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51. Mission: Impossible (1966–1973)
Episode: The Catafalque (1971)

TV-PG | 50 min | Action, Adventure, Crime

In one of the IMF's most audacious plans yet, the team blatantly frames their victim and attempts to snatch the body of a deceased leader literally from under the noses of the honor guards.... See full summary »

Director: Barry Crane | Stars: Peter Graves, Leonard Nimoy, Lesley Ann Warren, Greg Morris

Votes: 148

52. Mission: Impossible (1966–1973)
Episode: The Rebel (1970)

TV-PG | 50 min | Action, Adventure, Crime

Government security forces surprise the MI team during a routine information exchange with insurgents. Dana and two rebels are captured including the rebel who, unknown to government forces... See full summary »

Director: Barry Crane | Stars: Peter Graves, Leonard Nimoy, Lesley Ann Warren, Greg Morris

Votes: 159

53. Neon Rider (1989–1995)
Episode: John Doe (1990)

TV-14 | 47 min | Drama

Michael questions a runaway's claims of amnesia; a vengeful man holds Reid hostage.

Director: Joseph L. Scanlan | Stars: Winston Rekert, Sam Sarkar, Alex Bruhanski, Antoinette Bower

54. Tremors (2003)
Episode: Ghost Dance (2003)

TV-14 | 43 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy

After three people are sucked dry by a strange ghost-like creature in Perfection's abandoned silver mine, Rosalita thinks something paranormal is on the loose. When two government agents arrive in town, Burt realizes it is something else.

Director: Whitney Ransick | Stars: Victor Browne, Gladise Jiminez, Marcia Strassman, Lela Lee

Votes: 109

55. Tremors (2003)
Episode: Shriek and Destroy (2003)

TV-14 | 38 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy

Burt and Tyler travel to Juniper, Arizona to deal with a Shrieker infestation, and encounter some difficulties in fighting them.

Director: Jack Sholder | Stars: Victor Browne, Gladise Jiminez, Marcia Strassman, Lela Lee

Votes: 101

56. Tremors (2003)
Episode: The Key (2003)

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

Vegas mobsters target El Blanco once again in an attempt to retrieve the precious key he swallowed.

Director: P.J. Pesce | Stars: Victor Browne, Gladise Jiminez, Marcia Strassman, Lela Lee

Votes: 86

57. Thunderbirds (1965–1966)
Episode: Trapped in the Sky (1965)

TV-G | 53 min | Action, Adventure, Family

The Hood plants a bomb aboard the Fireflash. Can International Rescue bring the airliner down without using its landing gear?

Director: Alan Pattillo | Stars: Sylvia Anderson, Ray Barrett, Peter Dyneley, Christine Finn

Votes: 293

58. Thunderbirds (1965–1966)
Episode: Lord Parker's 'Oliday (1966)

TV-G | 49 min | Action, Adventure, Family

A critical piece of a solar power station is destroyed in a storm. Now a town is threatened by uncontrolled heat from the sun. The International Rescue team must find a way to shut the system down before the whole town is destroyed.

Director: Brian Burgess | Stars: Sylvia Anderson, Ray Barrett, Peter Dyneley, Christine Finn

Votes: 129

59. Thunderbirds (1965–1966)
Episode: Pit of Peril (1965)

TV-G | 49 min | Action, Adventure, Family

The Army's new Sidewinder falls down a burning pit. Can International Rescue haul the machine out of the pit before it breaks up?

Director: Desmond Saunders | Stars: Sylvia Anderson, Ray Barrett, Peter Dyneley, Christine Finn

Votes: 215

60. The Transformers (1984–1987)
Episode: The God Gambit (1985)

TV-Y7 | 23 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

After a battle in space, Cosmos lands on a planet inhabited by superstitious beings. The Decepticons follow and Astrotrain convinces the natives that he is a god.

Directors: Andy Kim, Bob Kirk, Al Kouzel, Bob Matz, Norm McCabe, Margaret Nichols, Karen Peterson, Tom Ray, Robert Shellhorn, Bob Treat, Terry Lennon | Stars: Jack Angel, Michael Chain, Christopher Collins, Peter Cullen

Votes: 127

61. The Transformers (1984–1987)
Episode: The Face of the Nijika (1986)

TV-Y7 | Animation, Action, Adventure

A clash with Autobots forces Quintessons to flee. A Quadrant Lock is the Quintessons' only possibly refuge, but things go very wrong. The Autobots and the Quintessons find themselves unable... See full summary »

Directors: Andy Kim, Ray Lee | Stars: Jack Angel, Roger C. Carmel, Regis Cordic, Paul Eiding

Votes: 101

62. The Tick (1994–1997)
Episode: The Tick vs. Arthur's Bank Account (1995)

TV-Y7 | 21 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

The Terror meets The Tick for the first time, and tries to take over The City.

Director: Art Vitello | Stars: Townsend Coleman, Micky Dolenz, Kay Lenz, Cam Clarke

Votes: 81

63. The Red Green Show (1991–2006)
Episode: 30 Minutes or Free (1997)

TV-G | 24 min | Comedy

Red devises a way to save money while catering to a hockey banquet.

Director: Rick Green | Stars: Bob Bainborough, Rick Green, Jeff Lumby, Patrick McKenna

Votes: 10

64. The Red Green Show (1991–2006)
Episode: The String Ball (2003)

TV-G | 23 min | Comedy

Dalton tries to win a contest by making the world's largest ball of string.

Director: William G. Elliott | Stars: Steve Smith, Bob Bainborough, Rick Green, Joel Harris

65. Star Wars: Droids (1985–1986)
Episode: Escape Into Terror (1985)

TV-Y7-FV | 23 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

The droids and racers go with Kea to Annoo to stay with her mother. After realizing they are on a Rebel base, they mount defenses against the Fromm Gang's deadly Trigon One.

Director: Ken Stephenson | Stars: Anthony Daniels, Long John Baldry, Donny Burns, Lesleh Donaldson

Votes: 169

66. Doc Martin (2004–2022)
Episode: On the Edge (2006)

TV-14 | 120 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

The tranquility of Portwenn is disturbed when a group of birdwatchers descends on the village in search of a rare bird.

Director: Ben Bolt | Stars: Martin Clunes, Caroline Catz, Ian McNeice, Stephanie Cole

Votes: 417

67. Répondez, Monsieur X... (1957–1958)
Episode: Concarneau (1958)

15 min | Documentary, Short

Add a Plot

Director: Yves Lemenager | Stars: Pierre Tchernia, Pierre Tanneau

68. Smarter Every Day (2011– )
Episode: Why Snatch Blocks are AWESOME (2019)

16 min | Documentary

Pulleys let you redirect and distribute the force of a weight you are lifting with a rope. But a snatch block makes set up much easier.

Director: Destin Sandlin | Stars: Destin Sandlin, Chris Hadfield, Sandra Oh Lin

69. Saving Lives at Sea (2016– )
Episode: Episode #5.6 (2020)

59 min | Documentary

The RNLI volunteers race against time to try and save three people in the water in the Bristol Channel, a father and son trapped against a cliff face and a badly injured sailor.

Directors: Phil Broadhurst, Luke Proctor | Star: Steven Mackintosh

70. Building the Ultimate (2020– )
Episode: Mega Plane (2020)

48 min | Documentary

This edition looks at the Antonov 124 Ruslan., one of the largest cargo planes in the world, to reveal how it transports the bulkiest, heaviest freight thousands of miles to any point on the planet.

Director: Dominic Rees-Roberts | Stars: Andres Williams, Sophie Lay

71. 9-1-1: Lone Star (2020– )
Episode: Slow Burn (2021)

TV-14 | 43 min | Action, Drama, Thriller

After being forced to take time off work to recover from his surgery, Owen finds himself immersed in the search for a serial arsonist. Meanwhile, T.K. and Carlos take their relationship to ... See full summary »

Director: Chad Lowe | Stars: Rob Lowe, Gina Torres, Ronen Rubinstein, Sierra Aylina McClain

Votes: 502

72. Snoopy in Space (2019–2021)
Episode: A New Voyage (2021)

TV-G | 8 min | Animation, Short, Adventure

Back at home, Snoopy and the kids consider how best to represent life on Earth as they look to the future of their mission. .

Director: Steve Evangelatos | Stars: Tyler James Nathan, Terry McGurrin, Rob Tinkler, Christian Dal Dosso

Votes: 22

73. Trucking Hell (2018– )
Episode: Episode #5.9 (2022)

45 min | Documentary

A bin lorry has got stuck down a muddy country track posing a problem for Stig, Merrie gets the giggles as she tries to save a stranded lorry and apprentice Olly battles some buckled wheels.

Directors: Ainsley Keeler, Anna Lumsden, Martin O'Toole | Star: Kieran O'Brien

74. Swamp People (2010– )
Episode: Big Head Bites It (2010)

TV-PG | 45 min | Action, Reality-TV

Welcome to one of America's last frontiers: the wild swamplands of Southern Louisiana, a place whose history stretches back to the 17th century. It's the start of the most exciting and ... See full summary »

Stars: Troy Landry, Junior Edwards, Joe Lafont, Tommy Chauvin

Votes: 37

75. Trucking Hell (2018– )
Episode: Episode #5.17 (2022)

45 min | Documentary

An 18-wheel trailer catches fire and closes 3 lanes just before rush hour; an 18-tonne lorry loses traction and smashes into a tree; a delivery truck gets stuck in the mud.

Directors: Ainsley Keeler, Martin O'Toole | Star: Kieran O'Brien

76. Full Metal Junkies (2022– )
Episode: The Longest Slip and Slide (2022)

44 min | Documentary

Jim is challenged to transform a van so it can support the needs of a sporty family. To test out the winch Matt wants fitting to the van, the guys come up with a fun slippery, sliding idea.

Directors: Scott Ward, Rebecca Allan | Star: Jim Stewart

77. Swamp People (2010– )
Episode: 2 Days to Tag Out (2011)

TV-PG | 43 min | Action, Reality-TV

Only 48 hours remain in the month-long alligator season--and the pressure is on, as the clock ticks away on the bayou. In the race to the finish, Troy Landry is on pace to tag out early. ... See full summary »

Stars: Troy Landry, Junior Edwards, Willie Edwards, Joe Lafont

Votes: 21

78. The Adventures of Batman (1968–1969)
Episode: Bubi, Bubi, Who's Got the Ruby?/1001 Faces of the Riddler/The Mysterious Mr. Mist/The Trap of the Super Spacemen (1968)

TV-PG | 23 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

The Riddler uses disguises to commit crimes and lead the Dynamic Duo into a trap. / A computer is The Penguin's favorite tool to help him with his criminal activity.

Stars: Bud Collyer, Bob Hastings, Jackson Beck, Jack Grimes

Votes: 42

79. Highway Thru Hell (2012– )
Episode: Death on the Coq (2012)

Documentary

A hardy crew of heavy towers working day and night on the most unforgiving highway in the world, the Coq, to battle some of the most dangerous and unpredictable situations. Through nasty ... See full summary »

Directors: John Driftmier, Tim Hardy, Matthew Shewchuk, Neil Thomas, John Westheuser | Stars: Jamie Davis, Sherry Davis, Adam Gazzola, Robin McArthur

Votes: 45

80. Magicofmaking (2010–2021)
Episode: Magic of Making - Church Bells (2017)

6 min | Documentary

Watch as a church bell is cast in bronze, tuned, installed and finally, rung.

Star: Simon Ashcroft

81. Estonia (2023– )
Episode: Mayday (2023)

41 min | Drama

On the night of the accident, MS Silja Europa receives a distress call from MS Estonia. They decide to turn the ship and steer to assistance, facing a long and arduous night. Although the ... See full summary »

Director: Måns Månsson | Stars: Hannes Suominen, Jussi Nikkilä, Claes Hartelius, Egon Nuter

Votes: 48

82. Brick Experiment Channel (2017– )
Episode: 20 Mechanical Principles combined in a Useless Lego Machine (2022)

7 min | Documentary, Animation

The ultimate Lego Rube Goldberg device.

83. Ice Road Truckers (2007–2017)
Episode: Jagged Little Hill (2013)

TV-14 | 45 min | Documentary, Adventure, Reality-TV

As the end of the season nears, Polar tries to fulfill their contract over the unregulated road to Utik Lake. But when a jackknifed truck blocks the remote trail, it's up to Darrell Ward to move the wrecked rig all by himself.

Stars: Joey Barnes, Thom Beers, Art Burke, Alex Debogorski

Votes: 20

84. Superman: The Animated Series (1996–2000)
Episode: World's Finest: Part III (1997)

Unrated | 20 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

After thwarting both Lex Luthor and The Joker's plans, Superman and Batman form an everlasting alliance that will serve as a solid foundation for the Justice League.

Director: Toshihiko Masuda | Stars: Tim Daly, Dana Delany, Kevin Conroy, Mark Hamill

Votes: 562

85. The Crystal Maze (1990–2020)
Episode: Episode #2.4 (1991)

Adventure, Comedy, Family

Richard O'Brien presents this game show in which contestants collect crystals by going through different challenges. The Challenges are physical, mental, mystery and skill. The winners get a prize they chose prior to the game.

Director: David G. Croft | Stars: Richard O'Brien, Sandra Caron, Andrea Addis, Dave Coplin

Votes: 11

86. Swamp People (2010– )
Episode: Way of the Swamp (2014)

TV-PG | 43 min | Action, Reality-TV

Swampers are in danger of losing their businesses until family and friends come to their aid. One hunter gets some needed help from their spouse and a friend. A second hunter is reunited ... See full summary »

Stars: Troy Landry, R.J. Molinere, Jay Paul Molinere, Liz Cavalier

Votes: 10

87. The Great War (2010–2012)
Episode: War Against Japan (2012)

43 min | Documentary, Drama, History

In exchange for territorial concessions Stalin agreed to join the war against Japan within 90 days of Germany's surrender negating the 1941 armistice with Japan. Exactly ninety days later ... See full summary »

Votes: 9

88. Top Gear (2002–2022)
Episode: Tribute To The Land Rover Defender (2015)

TV-MA | 52 min | Adventure, Sport, Talk-Show

Jeremy drives the BMW I8, the Rural Simpleton is in a land-rover tribute and May is, well, just May.

Stars: Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, James May, The Stig

Votes: 447

89. Grand Designs (1999– )
Episode: The Glass Cubes House, Brixton, London (2012)

TV-G | Documentary, Reality-TV

Minimalist couple Mary Martin and Carl Turner attempt to carry out their version of building a sustainable, zero-carbon glass house.

Director: Ned Williams | Star: Kevin McCloud

Votes: 32

90. Stranger Things (2016–2025)
Episode: Chapter Four: The Body (2016)

TV-14 | 49 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

Refusing to believe Will is dead, Joyce tries to connect with her son. The boys give Eleven a makeover. Jonathan and Nancy form an unlikely alliance.

Director: Shawn Levy | Stars: Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Finn Wolfhard, Millie Bobby Brown

Votes: 23,565

91. The Flash (2014–2023)
Episode: King Shark (2016)

TV-PG | 42 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

When King Shark escapes from an A.R.G.U.S. holding tank, Lyla and Diggle travel to Central City to warn The Flash. King Shark shows up at the West house and attacks Joe, Iris, Wally and Barry.

Director: Hanelle M. Culpepper | Stars: Grant Gustin, Candice Patton, Danielle Panabaker, Carlos Valdes

Votes: 4,623

92. Mars (2016–2018)
Episode: Pressure Drop (2016)

TV-14 | 47 min | Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi

In 2033, the Daedalus crew struggles to find permanent shelter. Currently, the European Space Agency and Roscosmos partner to launch an orbiter.

Director: Everardo Gout | Stars: Jihae, Alberto Ammann, Clémentine Poidatz, Anamaria Marinca

Votes: 642

93. River Monsters (2009–2017)
Episode: Ice Cold Killer (2017)

TV-PG | 45 min | Documentary, Adventure, Mystery

When a sea monster washes up on an English beach, Jeremy Wade sets off to unmask the beast. His journey will take him to the ice sheets of Greenland and the fjords of Norway, where he races... See full summary »

Votes: 41

94. Heavy Rescue: 401 (2016–2023)
Episode: Guardian Angel (2018)

Documentary

The crew from Coxon's clear a big mess in a tight space. Mark Haslett heads to the rescue when a woman is trapped on a dangerous stretch of highway. Herb's Towing try to contain a load of beer ready to burst through the front of a trailer.

Directors: Michael Cammidge, Lionel Goddard, Matthew Shewchuk | Stars: John Allen, Mark Colbran, Brad Coxon, Eric Godard

Votes: 9

95. The Forest (2018)
Episode: Episode #1.1 (2018)

29 min | Documentary

The recreation team must rebuild steps on a well-worn pathway up a hillside. A specialist team from Wales arrive to harvest timber from inaccessible areas. We learn about two conservation projects.

Director: Jack Warrender | Star: Mark Bonnar

96. The Expanse (2015–2022)
Episode: The One-Eyed Man (2019)

TV-14 | 53 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi

Avasarala faces fallout for the UN's military mission. Ashford and Drummer makes big decisions about their future within the OPA. A spreading illness on Ilus takes a toll on Amos. Alex and ... See full summary »

Director: Sarah Harding | Stars: Steven Strait, Cas Anvar, Dominique Tipper, Wes Chatham

Votes: 2,801

97. For All Mankind (2019– )
Episode: Into the Abyss (2019)

TV-MA | 62 min | Drama, Sci-Fi

Ed and the crew change Apollo 15's landing site after lunar ice is detected.

Director: Sergio Mimica-Gezzan | Stars: Joel Kinnaman, Michael Dorman, Sarah Jones, Shantel VanSanten

Votes: 2,198

98. MacGyver (2016–2021)
Episode: Murdoc + Helman + Hit (2019)

TV-14 | 42 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

When Nicholas Helman resurfaces to carry out a killing spree, the team is forced to get help from the one person who knows him best- his protege, Murdoc.

Director: Roderick Davis | Stars: Lucas Till, Tristin Mays, Justin Hires, Meredith Eaton

Votes: 538