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51. The Real Sopranos (2006 TV Movie)

60 min | Documentary

Finding the connections between the TV series and a real-life New Jersey Mob.

Director: Thomas Viner | Stars: Selwyn Raab, Gregory B. Smith, Tommy Dades, Frank Santarsola

Votes: 107

52. Naked Lies (1998)

R | 93 min | Action, Crime, Drama

A sexy undercover agent sent on a covert operation in Mexico has a gun, virtually no backup and no way out. She must use all her weapons, including her brains and body, against a playboy counterfeiter and his sadistic henchman.

Director: Ralph E. Portillo | Stars: Shannon Tweed, Fernando Allende, Jay Baker, Steven Bauer

Votes: 396

53. Do You Know Me? (2009 TV Movie)

R | 89 min | Crime, Mystery, Thriller

When Elsa's friend recognizes her childhood photo on a milk carton as a missing child, Elsa finds herself in a web of dark secrets, sinister family members and murder.

Director: Penelope Buitenhuis | Stars: Rachelle Lefevre, Jeremy London, Ted Whittall, Lynda Boyd

Votes: 663

54. Hitman Hart: Wrestling with Shadows (1998 TV Movie)

R | 93 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport

Documentary focusing on the career of pro wrestler Bret Hart & his controversial exit from the WWF.

Director: Paul Jay | Stars: Bret Hart, Owen Hart, Brian Pillman, Blade Hart

Votes: 4,464

55. Atout coeur à Tokyo pour OSS 117 (1966)

100 min | Action, Crime, Thriller

After an American Navy base is annihilated by a secret weapon, Agent OSS 117 is sent to Japan to investigate the organization that's claiming responsibility, and threatening the US with another attack, if they don't pay.

Director: Michel Boisrond | Stars: Frederick Stafford, Marina Vlady, Jitsuko Yoshimura, Jacques Legras

Votes: 333

56. Ladykillers (1988 TV Movie)

Approved | 96 min | Action, Thriller, Crime

A brutal live stage murder is committed on one of the hot male dancers at whats considered to be the hottest club in L.A., a place where the guys strip and the woman cheer.

Director: Robert Michael Lewis | Stars: Marilu Henner, Susan Blakely, Thomas Calabro, William Lucking

Votes: 243

57. Web of Lies (2009 TV Movie)

TV-14 | 90 min | Crime, Mystery, Thriller

A thriller about a computer security specialist who is accused of bank fraud and has to clear her name with the help of the FBI.

Director: Tristan Dubois | Stars: Majandra Delfino, Andrew W. Walker, Ted Whittall, Kaniehtiio Horn

Votes: 485

58. How We Met (2016)

92 min | Action, Comedy, Romance

A sheltered young loser goes on the worst blind date ever when he and his date must cover up the accidental murder of a crooked cop.

Director: Oscar Rene Lozoya II | Stars: Ice-T, Chadwick Hopson, Christina Moses, Brian Flaccus

Votes: 119

59. Artworks (2003)

R | 96 min | Crime, Drama, Romance

A police chief's daughter, a sales agent for a home-security firm, meets an art gallery owner. Love and envy lead them to hatch a plot to steal overlooked but valuable paintings from her wealthy clients.

Director: Jim Amatulli | Stars: Virginia Madsen, Rick Rossovich, Eddie Mills, Daniel von Bargen

Votes: 375

60. Loving You (1995)

TV-14 | 84 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Struggling in a loveless marriage, a hard-drinking, workaholic cop finds a chance at redemption after a fateful incident leaves him wounded.

Director: Johnnie To | Stars: Ching Wan Lau, Carman Lee, Chung-Hua Tou, Ruby Wong

Votes: 466

61. The Hit Producer (2015)

PG-13 | 107 min | Action, Comedy, Crime

Katelin Ballantine, a struggling movie producer in search of an investor, reluctantly follows the promise of money into Dublin's drug underworld where she witnesses a botched murder attempt... See full summary »

Director: Kevin de la Isla O'Neill | Stars: Michelle Doherty, Neill Fleming, Fergus Kealy, Susan Barrett

Votes: 55

62. The Stalker's Apprentice (1998 TV Movie)

TV-14 | 76 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

Marcus Walwyn develops a fatal obsession for a young girl he meets on a train. Corrupted by a book he reads by the convicted serial killer Helmut Kranze he embarks on a murderous mission.

Director: Marcus D.F. White | Stars: Peter Davison, James Bolam, Paula Wilcox, Gideon Turner

Votes: 120

63. Robert McAtee: Who Am I to Love You (2012 Music Video)

7 min | Drama, Music

Four storylines blur across Los Angeles: a newly-released ex-convict searches for his long lost love; a woman quits her job and runs toward her calling; a young man on the wrong path takes ... See full summary »

Director: Robert McAtee | Stars: Christopher Donnellon, Molly Leland, Jack G. Davis, Marcia Battise

64. 24 (2001–2010)
Episode: Day 2: 7:00 a.m.-8:00 a.m. (2003)

TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Jack and Sherry head to LA Coliseum to meet Peter Kingsley. Upon hearing evidence via the live audio feed, President Prescott aborts the air strike. David Palmer is reinstated as President, and speaks to the nation about the nuclear bomb.

Director: Jon Cassar | Stars: Kiefer Sutherland, Sarah Wynter, Elisha Cuthbert, Penny Johnson Jerald

Votes: 1,795

65. Bad Girls (1999–2006)
Episode: Episode #7.12 (2005)

TV-14 | 68 min | Crime, Drama

Buxton finally gets her day release in the custody of Spiers. After being charged with Jim's murder, Di finds herself on G Wing as an inmate. Julie J suffers a mental breakdown.

Director: Jim Loach | Stars: Graham Christopher, Antony Gabriel, Tracey Wilkinson, Patrick Pearson

Votes: 28

66. CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000–2015)
Episode: Pledging Mr. Johnson (2000)

TV-14 | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

A severed leg is found in a lake while a fraternity pledge goes badly.

Director: Richard J. Lewis | Stars: William Petersen, Marg Helgenberger, Jorja Fox, Gary Dourdan

Votes: 1,090

67. CSI: NY (2004–2013)
Episode: What You See Is What You See (2005)

TV-14 | 40 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Detective Taylor becomes a witness in a crime scene when a shooting occurs while he is having breakfast.

Director: Duane Clark | Stars: Gary Sinise, Melina Kanakaredes, Carmine Giovinazzo, Vanessa Ferlito

Votes: 360

68. Hack (2002–2004)
Episode: My Brother's Keeper (2002)

44 min | Crime, Drama

Vanessa Griffin's wants her brother Teddy to get off drugs and asks for Olshansky's help. Olshansky agrees to help but gets involved with a violent drug gang when Teddy steals their drug stash.

Director: Harry Winer | Stars: David Morse, George Dzundza, Matthew Borish, Andre Braugher

Votes: 42

69. Hill Street Blues (1981–1987)
Episode: Goodbye, Mr. Scripps (1983)

TV-14 | 49 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Chief Daniels' campaign for mayor hits a turning point. Members of the precinct attend the funeral of the boy who was accidentally shot by Perez. Furillo consoles Perez and his family. Hill... See full summary »

Director: Corey Allen | Stars: Daniel J. Travanti, Michael Conrad, Michael Warren, Bruce Weitz

Votes: 95

70. Homicide: Life on the Street (1993–1999)
Episode: Narcissus (1997)

TV-14 | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Just another midnight shift for the Homicide squad, with yet another shooting in West Baltimore. But this time there is a witness who is naming names. And at 4:00 a.m., why are Col. ... See full summary »

Director: Jean de Segonzac | Stars: Richard Belzer, Andre Braugher, Reed Diamond, Michelle Forbes

Votes: 124

71. I Love Lucy (1951–1957)
Episode: Oil Wells (1954)

TV-Y | 30 min | Comedy

The gang buys oil stock from new neighbors who claim to be Texas oil tycoons.

Director: William Asher | Stars: Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, Vivian Vance, William Frawley

Votes: 331

72. The Insiders (1985–1986)
Episode: Pilot (1985)

Action, Crime, Drama

Nick is determined to infiltrate a car theft ring.

Director: Edward Zwick | Stars: Nicholas Campbell, Stoney Jackson, Gail Strickland, Barry Sattels

73. Law & Order (1990– )
Episode: Corruption (1996)

TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

To avoid the consequences of a bad shooting, a corrupt police officer makes a deal to cooperate with a commission investigating police corruption. During his testimony, he accuses Briscoe of stealing drugs after an arrest.

Director: Matthew Penn | Stars: Jerry Orbach, Benjamin Bratt, S. Epatha Merkerson, Sam Waterston

Votes: 347

74. Law & Order (1990– )
Episode: Divorce (1998)

TV-14 | 46 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

The murder of a couples psychologist is connected to a bitterly-contested Catholic annulment and the couple's two feuding lawyers.

Director: Constantine Makris | Stars: Jerry Orbach, Benjamin Bratt, S. Epatha Merkerson, Sam Waterston

Votes: 314

75. Law & Order (1990– )
Episode: Everybody's Favorite Bagman (1990)

TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

The assault of a city councilman uncovers a scandal involving organized crime, elected city officials, and a deputy police commissioner.

Director: John Patterson | Stars: George Dzundza, Chris Noth, Dann Florek, Michael Moriarty

Votes: 500

76. Law & Order (1990– )
Episode: Matrimony (1997)

TV-14 | 46 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Evidence suggests that the murder of an elderly philanthropist was part of a conspiracy involving his lawyer and his much-younger trophy wife.

Director: Lewis Gould | Stars: Jerry Orbach, Benjamin Bratt, S. Epatha Merkerson, Sam Waterston

Votes: 319

77. Married... with Children (1987–1997)
Episode: Children of the Corns (1996)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy

Gary declares a sales contest between Al and Griff - the winner gets a raise. However, an appearance of an immigrant child who works in Gary's illegal sweatshop gives Al a better idea than selling shoes.

Director: Amanda Bearse | Stars: Ed O'Neill, Katey Sagal, Amanda Bearse, Christina Applegate

Votes: 488

78. Miami Vice (1984–1989)
Episode: Asian Cut (1989)

TV-14 | 47 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Trudy poses as a prostitute to help Crockett and Tubbs catch a serial killer who they suspect is Asian because of the ritualistic way in which he mutilates his female victims.

Director: James A. Contner | Stars: Don Johnson, Philip Michael Thomas, Saundra Santiago, Michael Talbott

Votes: 303

79. Miami Vice (1984–1989)
Episode: Badge of Dishonor (1988)

TV-14 | 47 min | Action, Crime, Drama

A group of crooked cops are robbing and murdering drug dealers. Sonny and Tubbs are on the case but their only lead is a homeless woman who's not what she seems.

Director: Richard Compton | Stars: Don Johnson, Philip Michael Thomas, Saundra Santiago, Michael Talbott

Votes: 299

80. Miami Vice (1984–1989)
Episode: Cool Runnin' (1984)

TV-14 | 49 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Crockett and Tubbs must enlist the help of an unreliable petty thief to bust a drug operation run by a trio of homicidal Jamaicans.

Director: Lee H. Katzin | Stars: Don Johnson, Philip Michael Thomas, Saundra Santiago, Michael Talbott

Votes: 806

81. Miami Vice (1984–1989)
Episode: Definitely Miami (1986)

TV-14 | 48 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Crockett finds out first hand about Charlie Basset as a violent drug runner with an enticing wife that Sonny just can't get out of his mind.

Director: Rob Cohen | Stars: Don Johnson, Philip Michael Thomas, Saundra Santiago, Michael Talbott

Votes: 2,056

82. Miami Vice (1984–1989)
Episode: Golden Triangle: Part 1 (1985)

TV-14 | 49 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Crockett and Tubbs work undercover in a hotel. They uncover criminals that are an old enemies of Lt. Castillo and have also kidnapped Castillo's long-lost wife.

Director: Georg Stanford Brown | Stars: Don Johnson, Philip Michael Thomas, Saundra Santiago, Michael Talbott

Votes: 687

83. Miami Vice (1984–1989)
Episode: Heart of Darkness (1984)

TV-14 | 49 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Investigating a porn baron, Crockett and Tubbs become involved with an undercover FBI agent who may have gone native and become a criminal, and may have murdered an underage porn starlet. ... See full summary »

Director: John Llewellyn Moxey | Stars: Don Johnson, Philip Michael Thomas, Saundra Santiago, Michael Talbott

Votes: 968

84. Miami Vice (1984–1989)
Episode: Heart of Night (1988)

TV-14 | 47 min | Action, Crime, Drama

A conflicted Castillo protects his ex-wife from a drug lord who is trying to kill her and her new husband.

Director: Paul Krasny | Stars: Don Johnson, Philip Michael Thomas, Saundra Santiago, Michael Talbott

Votes: 304

85. Miami Vice (1984–1989)
Episode: Leap of Faith (1989)

TV-14 | 47 min | Action, Crime, Drama

The Young Victims Unit, a new squad of undercover officers, are put to the test when a new deadly drug begins to circulate on a college campus in Miami. They suspect a reputable but dangerous college professor.

Director: Robert Iscove | Stars: Don Johnson, Philip Michael Thomas, Saundra Santiago, Michael Talbott

Votes: 312

86. Miami Vice (1984–1989)
Episode: Little Prince (1984)

TV-14 | 49 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Crockett thinks that a wealthy industrialist's son nailed in a heroin bust could lead them to bigger connections in the supply network.

Director: Alan J. Levi | Stars: Don Johnson, Philip Michael Thomas, Saundra Santiago, Michael Talbott

Votes: 660

87. Miami Vice (1984–1989)
Episode: Miami Squeeze (1989)

TV-14 | 47 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Crockett recruits the young cop from the Line of Fire episode to assist in an investigation of a dandy British drug lord and his operation in Miami, which includes the son of an anti-drug legislator. Also, Sonny visits a shrink.

Director: Michelle Manning | Stars: Don Johnson, Philip Michael Thomas, Saundra Santiago, Michael Talbott

Votes: 290

88. Miami Vice (1984–1989)
Episode: One Eyed Jack (1984)

TV-14 | 49 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Crockett attempts to help an old flame free herself from a racketeer, then is framed for taking bribes. Martin Castillo becomes the squad's new lieutenant.

Director: Lee H. Katzin | Stars: Don Johnson, Philip Michael Thomas, Saundra Santiago, Michael Talbott

Votes: 740

89. Miami Vice (1984–1989)
Episode: Sons and Lovers (1986)

TV-14 | 48 min | Action, Crime, Drama

The son of Tubbs' arch-enemy Calderone oozes to the surface with a $1 million contract on Tubbs, while Calderone's sister Angelina says Tubbs he is the father of her child.

Director: John Nicolella | Stars: Don Johnson, Philip Michael Thomas, Saundra Santiago, Michael Talbott

Votes: 490

90. Miami Vice (1984–1989)
Episode: The Good Collar (1986)

TV-14 | 47 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Crockett attempts to help a high-school football star achieve his dream, while others pressure him to help bring down a teenage drug lord.

Director: Mario DiLeo | Stars: Don Johnson, Philip Michael Thomas, Saundra Santiago, Michael Talbott

Votes: 471

91. Miami Vice (1984–1989)
Episode: Payback (1986)

TV-14 | 48 min | Action, Crime, Drama

-Crockett goes undercover to take down Mario Fuente (Frank Zappa), a dealer of 'weasel dust'.

Director: Aaron Lipstadt | Stars: Don Johnson, Philip Michael Thomas, Saundra Santiago, Michael Talbott

Votes: 508

92. Picket Fences (1992–1996)
Episode: Be My Valentine (1993)

47 min | Crime, Drama, Family

Sheriff Brock is shot with an arrow in his buttock. Maxine suspects the serial killer called Cupid and places a personal ad to meet him.

Director: Dan Lerner | Stars: Tom Skerritt, Kathy Baker, Costas Mandylor, Lauren Holly

Votes: 110

93. The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode: The Trouble with Trillions (1998)

TV-PG | 30 min | Animation, Comedy

Homer is forced to spy for the IRS after an audit. But when he is asked to retrieve a trillion dollar bill from Mr. Burns, he switches sides and the two flee to Cuba for refuge.

Directors: Jim Reardon, Swinton O. Scott III | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith

Votes: 2,809

94. Stargate SG-1 (1997–2007)
Episode: Full Alert (2005)

TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

Ex-Vice President Kinsey comes to Jack informing him of the Trust's activities including what seems to be a plan for the Russians to reclaim the Stargate they lent to the United States. He ... See full summary »

Director: Andy Mikita | Stars: Richard Dean Anderson, Amanda Tapping, Christopher Judge, Michael Shanks

Votes: 965

95. Walker, Texas Ranger (1993–2001)
Episode: In the Name of God (1993)

TV-PG | 47 min | Action, Adventure, Crime

Trouble arises when Alex tries to save a friend's daughter from a religious cult and is captured.

Director: Michael Preece | Stars: Chuck Norris, Clarence Gilyard Jr., Noble Willingham, Sheree J. Wilson

Votes: 158

96. Walker, Texas Ranger (1993–2001)
Episode: Rampage (1994)

TV-PG | 47 min | Action, Adventure, Crime

Walker and Trivette track a group of brothers who are robbing and assaulting people across the county. The deeper into the back country they go, it gets more difficult for Walker and Trivette. Worried, C.D. goes to help.

Director: Tony Mordente | Stars: Chuck Norris, Clarence Gilyard Jr., Noble Willingham, Sheree J. Wilson

Votes: 132

97. The Wire (2002–2008)
Episode: Cleaning Up (2002)

TV-MA | 56 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

Kima slowly recovers in the hospital. Stringer changes operations in the pit and the towers, rendering the wiretaps and clones useless, and prompting Burrell to begin dismantling the detail... See full summary »

Director: Clement Virgo | Stars: Dominic West, John Doman, Idris Elba, Frankie Faison

Votes: 5,954

98. The Wire (2002–2008)
Episode: Slapstick (2004)

TV-MA | 58 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

Responding to an officer's call for help, McNulty and Prez turn up the wrong alley with unanticipated results. Cutty is surprised to find help from within Baltimore's power structure for ... See full summary »

Director: Alex Zakrzewski | Stars: Dominic West, John Doman, Idris Elba, Frankie Faison

Votes: 4,204

99. The Wire (2002–2008)
Episode: The Cost (2002)

TV-MA | 56 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

Avon, Stringer and Wee-Bey discuss how best to deal with Omar after the attempted hit on Avon, deciding to let him think they want peace, whilst secretly planning to kill him. As such, Omar... See full summary »

Director: Brad Anderson | Stars: Dominic West, John Doman, Idris Elba, Frankie Faison

Votes: 6,351

100. Babylon Berlin (2017–2025)
Episode: Episode #3.12 (2020)

TV-MA | 62 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

Litten remembers a legal loophole that could save Greta's life. Charlotte visits the inn mentioned in her mother's love letters. Wall Street crashes.

Directors: Henk Handloegten, Tom Tykwer, Achim von Borries | Stars: Volker Bruch, Liv Lisa Fries, Leonie Benesch, Lars Eidinger

Votes: 697