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1. The Butler (I) (2013)

PG-13 | 132 min | Biography, Drama

As Cecil Gaines serves eight presidents during his tenure as a butler at the White House, the civil rights movement, Vietnam, and other major events affect this man's life, family, and American society.

Director: Lee Daniels | Stars: Forest Whitaker, Oprah Winfrey, John Cusack, Jane Fonda

Votes: 119,814 | Gross: $116.63M

2. Six Degrees of Separation (1993)

R | 112 min | Comedy, Drama, Mystery

An affluent New York City couple finds their lives touched, intruded upon, and compelled by a mysterious young black man who is never quite who he says he is.

Director: Fred Schepisi | Stars: Will Smith, Stockard Channing, Donald Sutherland, Ian McKellen

Votes: 22,591 | Gross: $6.41M

3. Full Frontal (2002)

R | 101 min | Comedy, Romance

A day in the life of a group of men and women in Hollywood, in the hours leading up to a friend's birthday party.

Director: Steven Soderbergh | Stars: Julia Roberts, David Hyde Pierce, David Duchovny, Nicky Katt

Votes: 11,314 | Gross: $2.51M

4. Putney Swope (1969)

R | 84 min | Comedy

The board of directors at a Madison Avenue ad agency must elect a new chairman. In the maneuvering to make sure that enemies don't get votes, all the members accidentally cast their ballot for the board's token black man, Putney Swope.

Director: Robert Downey Sr. | Stars: Arnold Johnson, Stan Gottlieb, Allen Garfield, Archie Russell

Votes: 4,373 | Gross: $2.73M

5. Phil Spector (2013 TV Movie)

TV-MA | 92 min | Biography, Drama, Music

A drama centered on the relationship between Phil Spector and defense attorney Linda Kenney Baden while the music business legend was on trial for the murder of Lana Clarkson.

Director: David Mamet | Stars: Al Pacino, Helen Mirren, Jeffrey Tambor, Chiwetel Ejiofor

Votes: 7,937

6. Cinderella Liberty (1973)

R | 117 min | Drama, Romance

A lonely Navy sailor falls in love with a hooker and becomes a surrogate father figure for her son during an extended liberty due to his service records being lost.

Director: Mark Rydell | Stars: James Caan, Marsha Mason, Kirk Calloway, Eli Wallach

Votes: 2,457 | Gross: $2.86M

7. Les trois frères (1995)

105 min | Comedy

Three half-brothers are reunited at their mother's funeral. After being told of their inheritance they quickly spend the money, only to find out that they will not receive it after all. The... See full summary »

Directors: Didier Bourdon, Bernard Campan | Stars: Didier Bourdon, Bernard Campan, Pascal Légitimus, Antoine du Merle

Votes: 7,448

8. What Happened, Miss Simone? (2015)

Not Rated | 101 min | Documentary, Biography, Music

A documentary about the life and legend Nina Simone, an American singer, pianist, and civil rights activist labeled the "High Priestess of Soul."

Director: Liz Garbus | Stars: Nina Simone, Lisa Simone Kelly, Roger Nupie, Al Schackman

Votes: 14,841

9. Norman... Is That You? (1976)

PG | 91 min | Comedy

A black man is distraught when he discovers his son is gay and is determined to set him right.

Director: George Schlatter | Stars: Redd Foxx, Pearl Bailey, Dennis Dugan, Michael Warren

Votes: 442

10. Mr. and Mrs. Loving (1996 TV Movie)

PG-13 | 105 min | Biography, Drama, Romance

A moving and uplifting drama about the effects of interracial marriage in the 1960s. Friends since childhood, and loved by both families, this couple are exiled after their wedding and have... See full summary »

Director: Richard Friedenberg | Stars: Timothy Hutton, Lela Rochon, Ruby Dee, Bill Nunn

Votes: 687

11. The Rockford Files: Shoot-Out at the Golden Pagoda (1997 TV Movie)

Unrated | 120 min | Action, Crime, Drama

A fellow PI tricks Rockford into taking on a treacherous case that makes him the target of a vengeful police department.

Director: Tony Wharmby | Stars: James Garner, John Amos, Joe Santos, Isabel Glasser

Votes: 272

12. And the Oscar Goes to... (2014 TV Movie)

87 min | Documentary, History

The history of the Academy Awards.

Directors: Rob Epstein, Jeffrey Friedman | Stars: Anjelica Huston, Billy Crystal, Tom Hanks, Cher

Votes: 1,528

13. 75th Golden Globe Awards (2018 TV Special)

Comedy, News

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association acknowledges the best in movies and TV for the year 2017.

Director: Louis J. Horvitz | Stars: Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Emma Stone, Timothée Chalamet, Natalie Portman

Votes: 659

14. Strange Fruit (2004)

Not Rated | 115 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller

William Boyals, a successful, black, gay attorney in New York, is drawn back to the small, rural Louisiana town he long ago escaped from to investigate the lynching of a black gay childhood friend.

Director: Kyle Schickner | Stars: Ron Allen, Cornell S. Thomas, Kent Faulcon, Aaron Kleven

Votes: 262

15. Brett Gelman's Dinner in America (2016 TV Movie)

TV-MA | 22 min | Drama, Horror

Brett Gelman invites four African-American panelists to discuss racism in the United States.

Director: Jason Woliner | Stars: Brett Gelman, Shareeka Epps, Joe Morton, Lance Reddick

Votes: 92

16. The Summer of Love (2017 TV Movie)

Documentary, History, Music

The story of the cultural, social, and political changes that were brought about following the 1967 Summer of Love in San Francisco.

Director: Lyndy Saville | Stars: Ryan Mandrake, Johnnie Walker, Simon Crocker, Anne Nightingale

Votes: 33

17. Oscar Micheaux: The Superhero of Black Filmmaking (2021)

80 min | Documentary, Biography, History

A look at the life and work of Oscar Micheaux, a pioneer of the African-American film industry.

Director: Francesco Zippel | Stars: Gian Luca Farinelli, Chuck D, Amma Asante, Kwame Kwei-Armah

Votes: 205

18. You Must Remember This (1992 TV Movie)

103 min | Drama, Sport

A woman and a friend of hers investigate the mysterious past of Uncle Buddy. Among his properties they find a trunk he had received and never opened before.

Director: Helaine Head | Stars: Tim Reid, Vonte Sweet, Vonetta McGee, María Celedonio

Votes: 52

19. Oprah Is Coming (2018 Video)

Short, News

Stefan Molyneux examines the Golden Globes speech of Oprah Winfrey.

Star: Stefan Molyneux

20. Death by Political Correctness (2018 Video)

61 min | News

Stefan Molyneux talks with politically incorrect comedian, Owen Benjamin.

Stars: Owen Benjamin, Stefan Molyneux

21. 227 (1985–1990)
Episode: The Sing-Off (1988)

TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy

Mary plays host to her ill-mannered competitor in a big choir contest.

Director: Gerren Keith | Stars: Marla Gibbs, Hal Williams, Alaina Reed-Hall, Jackée Harry

Votes: 29

22. The Dean Martin Show (1965–1974)
Episode: Celebrity Roast: William Conrad (1973)

TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Music

The subject roasted is William Conrad, formerly radio's Marshal Dillon on Gunsmoke, currently starring on television's Cannon.

Stars: Dean Martin, Petula Clark, Bob Newhart, Nipsey Russell

Votes: 30

23. ER (1994–2009)
Episode: Something New (1997)

TV-14 | 47 min | Drama, Romance

Carter is excited about getting his own med student, and Mark and Carol interview candidates for the desk clerk position.

Director: Christopher Chulack | Stars: Anthony Edwards, George Clooney, Noah Wyle, Julianna Margulies

Votes: 444

24. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990–1996)
Episode: I Know Why the Caged Bird Screams (1994)

TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy

The big sports game is coming up and pranks against each team starts. Will steals the other teams statue and they retaliate by stealing Carlton, the team good luck charm. Phillip has the home alarm system upgraded and it causes problems.

Director: Shelley Jensen | Stars: Will Smith, James Avery, Daphne Reid, Alfonso Ribeiro

Votes: 597

25. Friends (1994–2004)
Episode: The One Where Ross Got High (1999)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance

Ross is forced to reveal the reason why Jack and Judy don't like Chandler. Rachel tries to make dessert for the gang. Joey and Ross try to get out of Thanksgiving when they are invited to hang out with Janine and her dancer friends.

Director: Kevin Bright | Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc

Votes: 6,701

26. The Ghost & Mrs. Muir (1968–1970)
Episode: Love Is a Toothache (1968)

TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy, Fantasy

Captain Gregg lends a hand when Martha shows more than a passing interest in the local dentist.

Director: Lee Philips | Stars: Hope Lange, Edward Mulhare, Reta Shaw, Harlen Carraher

Votes: 42

27. Gimme Gimme Gimme (1999–2001)
Episode: Who's That Boy? (1999)

TV-14 | 29 min | Comedy

Screamingly vulgar Linda La Hughes and screamingly camp Tom Farrell share a flat in a house owned by resident landlady and former prostitute Beryl Merit. One day they find an attractive ... See full summary »

Director: Liddy Oldroyd | Stars: Kathy Burke, James Dreyfus, Rosalind Knight, Beth Goddard

Votes: 99

28. Good Times (1974–1979)
Episode: Getting Up the Rent (1974)

TV-PG | 26 min | Comedy

A shortage of funds for the rent and an eviction notice causes James to take drastic action to get cash.

Directors: Donald McKayle, Perry Rosemond | Stars: Esther Rolle, John Amos, Ja'net DuBois, Ralph Carter

Votes: 128

29. The Jeffersons (1975–1985)
Episode: George's Legacy (1977)

TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy

To ensure that his legacy will be known for generations to come, George has a bust made out of his likeness.

Director: Jack Shea | Stars: Isabel Sanford, Sherman Hemsley, Roxie Roker, Franklin Cover

Votes: 86

30. Only Fools and Horses (1981–2003)
Episode: Big Brother (1981)

TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy

Del employs younger brother Rodney as a member of Trotters' Independent Traders, despite warnings from his business colleagues. When Rodney decides to become the Trotters' financial adviser... See full summary »

Director: Martin Shardlow | Stars: David Jason, Nicholas Lyndhurst, Lennard Pearce, Peta Bernard

Votes: 876

31. Sanford and Son (1972–1978)
Episode: Hello Cousin Emma... Goodbye Cousin Emma (1974)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

Grady's cousin Emma blows in from the Windy City and promises to make the living easy for the two men, but Lamont has his doubts, especially after being bumped from his bedroom and having to share a bed with Grady.

Director: Hal Cooper | Stars: Redd Foxx, Demond Wilson, Whitman Mayo, Clarice Taylor

Votes: 145

32. Sanford and Son (1972–1978)
Episode: Here Comes the Bride, There Goes the Bride (1972)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

Lamont is excited about his upcoming wedding, but on the big day he quickly finds himself the only one who is. The bride dumps him at the altar, and his relatives beg to get back their wedding gifts.

Director: Bud Yorkin | Stars: Redd Foxx, Demond Wilson, Alvin Childress, Paulene Myers

Votes: 246

33. Sanford and Son (1972–1978)
Episode: The Stand-In (1975)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

The Sanfords welcome Fred's buddies Bow Legs and Al, who are bringing their song, dance and comedy act to an LA nightclub. When Al hurts his back, Fred and Lamont step up and step out in ... See full summary »

Director: Bill Foster | Stars: Redd Foxx, Demond Wilson, LaWanda Page, Scatman Crothers

Votes: 136

34. Strangers with Candy (1999–2000)
Episode: Dreams on the Rocks (1999)

Not Rated | 22 min | Comedy

Jerri lands a lead role in a school play, prompting her stepmother to fall into a destructive pattern.

Director: Peter Lauer | Stars: Stephen Colbert, Paul Dinello, Greg Hollimon, Roberto Gari

Votes: 171

35. Will & Grace (1998–2020)
Episode: Swimming from Cambodia (2003)

TV-14 | 21 min | Comedy, Romance

When Grace (Debra Messing) returns back to New York for her mother's birthday, Will (Eric McCormack) tries to coerce her into staying in town a bit longer so the two can spend some quality time together.

Director: James Burrows | Stars: Eric McCormack, Debra Messing, Megan Mullally, Sean Hayes

Votes: 265

36. The Jeffersons (1975–1985)
Episode: The Marriage Counselors (1977)

TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy

Tom & Helen have brought the romance back into their marriage. Louise now wants to try the same thing with George, who is reluctant to do the necessary work.

Director: Jack Shea | Stars: Isabel Sanford, Sherman Hemsley, Roxie Roker, Franklin Cover

Votes: 85

37. Rescue Me (2004–2011)
Episode: Disease (2009)

TV-MA | 42 min | Comedy, Drama

The stakes are high between Lou and Tommy as they vie to be the last single man standing. Garrity looks worse than the guys had expected, but have no idea just how far from reality he has drifted.

Director: John Fortenberry | Stars: Denis Leary, Adam Ferrara, Michael Lombardi, Steven Pasquale

Votes: 144

38. Psych (2006–2014)
Episode: Gus Walks Into a Bank (2008)

TV-PG | 43 min | Comedy, Crime, Mystery

When Gus is taken hostage inside the Santa Barbara Savings and Loan Bank, Shawn becomes the gunman's chief negotiator in the hopes of saving his best friend.

Director: Eric Laneuville | Stars: James Roday Rodriguez, Dulé Hill, Timothy Omundson, Maggie Lawson

Votes: 1,118

39. Young Rock (2021–2023)
Episode: My Day with Andre (2021)

TV-14 | 21 min | Biography, Comedy

Hawaii, 1982: Dewey spends a day with Andre the Giant that neither will ever forget; Lia and Rocky prepare for the huge Island Battle Royale, where more than the title is at stake; in 2032, candidate Johnson reveals his running mate.

Director: Jeffrey Walker | Stars: Dwayne Johnson, Joseph Lee Anderson, Stacey Leilua, Ana Tuisila

Votes: 3,049

40. Law & Order (1990– )
Episode: Just a Girl in the World (2009)

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

A crime scene technician is killed, and Detective Lupo jeopardizes the investigation when he gets sexually involved with a second victim who later becomes a suspect in the original case.

Director: Marisol Adler | Stars: Jeremy Sisto, Anthony Anderson, S. Epatha Merkerson, Linus Roache

Votes: 330

41. Toon in with Me (2021– )
Episode: The First Thanksgiving (2021)

TV-PG | Animation, Comedy

Bill enlists cast members to teach Toony the true meaning of Thanksgiving, while Lorna Greene cooks a vegan turkey feast. Cartoons include Canned Feud (1951), Tom Turkey and His Harmonica Humdingers (1940), Swat the Fly (1935), Holiday for Drumsticks (1949), and Stop! Look! And Hasten! (1954).

Director: Mike Schmiedeler | Stars: Bill Leff, Kevin Fleming, Leila Gorstein

Votes: 5

42. Abbott Elementary (2021– )
Episode: Art Teacher (2022)

TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy

Janine is thrilled when her best friend from college is hired as the art teacher; Jacob and Barbara decide to start a school garden.

Director: Jennifer Celotta | Stars: Quinta Brunson, Tyler James Williams, Janelle James, Lisa Ann Walter

Votes: 1,067

43. Double Toasted (2013– )
GHOST DAD - BAD MOVIE REVIEW (2022 Podcast Episode)

60 min | Comedy, Talk-Show

Today at Double Toasted we have our Ghost Dad review. In this funny video, we look at the Ghost Dad trailer before going in-depth into our Ghost Dad movie review. We discuss the Ghost Dad ... See full summary »

Stars: Korey Coleman, Martin Thomas, Billy Brooks

44. Cocktails with Dimples and the Beard (2021– )
Conversation with Angel Boris - Miss July 1996 (2023 Podcast Episode)

Not Rated | 110 min | Talk-Show

Angel Boris, Miss July 1996, joins us this week. We talk with her about how she became a Playmate and some of the fun times she had at the mansion.

Star: Angel Boris Reed

45. Riverdale (2017–2023)
Episode: Chapter One Hundred Thirty-Six: The Golden Age of Television (2023)

TV-14 | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

As the town's past secrets start to bubble to the surface, Jughead and the gang are forced to make a difficult decision that will change each of their lives forever.

Director: Tara Dafoe | Stars: K.J. Apa, Lili Reinhart, Camila Mendes, Cole Sprouse

Votes: 323

46. Parkinson (1971–2007)
Episode: Episode #4.15 (1974)

Comedy, Music, Talk-Show

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Director: Colin Strong | Stars: Michael Parkinson, Muhammad Ali, Jarvis Astaire, Brian Clough

47. EBN Cast (2023– )
Episode: Gamers Gate 2.0 | Candace Owens Fired for "Christ is King" | Hollywood Falls Apart (2024)

Talk-Show

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Stars: Mary Cherry, Tom Connors, Nicholas Glenn, Coach Graves

48. Sirens (2014–2015)
Episode: Till Jeff Do Us Part (2014)

TV-14 | 23 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Johnny steps up for his friend when Hank gets an invitation to his ex's wedding, while Theresa has trouble seeing eye to eye with a wedding guest and Brian learns a new job skill.

Director: Jason Ensler | Stars: Michael Mosley, Kevin Daniels, Kevin Bigley, Jessica McNamee

Votes: 94

49. Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013–2021)
Episode: The Party (2014)

TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Crime

The officers in the precinct head over to Holt's house to celebrate his birthday, but they wind up making a poor impression on his husband.

Director: Michael Engler | Stars: Andy Samberg, Stephanie Beatriz, Terry Crews, Melissa Fumero

Votes: 4,048

50. Community (2009–2015)
Episode: Queer Studies & Advanced Waxing (2015)

TV-Y | 31 min | Comedy

Dean Pelton is asked to lie; Chang auditions for a stage adaptation of "The Karate Kid."

Directors: Nat Faxon, Jim Rash | Stars: Joel McHale, Gillian Jacobs, Danny Pudi, Alison Brie

Votes: 3,309