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1. The Last Airbender (2010)
PG | 103 min | Action, Adventure, Family
Follows the adventures of Aang, a young successor to a long line of Avatars, who must master all four elements and stop the Fire Nation from enslaving the Water Tribes and the Earth Kingdom.
Writer: M. Night Shyamalan | Director: M. Night Shyamalan | Stars: Noah Ringer, Nicola Peltz, Jackson Rathbone, Dev Patel
Votes: 118,024
2. Saturday Night Live (1975– )
TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music
The famous guest host stars in parodies and sketches created by the cast of this witty show.
Creator: Lorne Michaels | Stars: Don Pardo, Lenny Pickett, Darrell Hammond, Kenan Thompson
Votes: 32,597
3. MADtv (1995–2009)
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy
A sketch comedy show based on the seminal Mad Magazine.
Creators: Fax Bahr, Adam Small | Stars: Michael McDonald, Debra Wilson, Aries Spears, Bobby Lee
Votes: 7,513
4. New York Minute (I) (2004)
PG | 91 min | Comedy, Crime, Family
One day in New York City, as Jane Ryan tries out for an overseas college program and her sister Roxy schemes to meet her favorite punk rockers, a series of mishaps throws their day into ... See full summary »
Writers: Emily Fox, Adam Cooper, Bill Collage | Director: Dennie Gordon | Stars: Mary-Kate Olsen, Ashley Olsen, Eugene Levy, Andy Richter
Votes: 17,589
5. So You Think You Can Dance (2005– )
60 min | Game-Show, Music, Reality-TV
Dancers skilled in everything from ballroom and ballet to salsa, jive, hip-hop and krumping, all compete to be named the best. Dancers must impress the judges with their moves and rigorous ... See full summary »
Creators: Simon Fuller, Nigel Lythgoe | Stars: Mark Thompson, Nigel Lythgoe, Cat Deeley, Mary Murphy
Votes: 8,995
6. CBGB (2013)
R | 101 min | Drama, Music
A look at the New York City punk-rock scene and the venerable nightclub, CBGB.
Writers: Jody Savin, Randall Miller | Director: Randall Miller | Stars: Alan Rickman, Malin Akerman, Justin Bartha, Richard de Klerk
Votes: 6,151
7. Chappelle's Show (2003–2006)
TV-MA | 22 min | Comedy, Music
Comedian Dave Chappelle hosts this sketch-comedy show that parodies many of the nuances of race and culture.
Creators: Neal Brennan, Dave Chappelle | Stars: Dave Chappelle, Donnell Rawlings, Neal Brennan, Rudy Rush
Votes: 34,236
8. Mr. Show with Bob and David (1995–1998)
TV-MA | 27 min | Comedy
This is a sketch-comedy show. The twist here is that all of the sketches (Even the monologue) are connected in some strange way.
Creators: David Cross, Bob Odenkirk | Stars: Bob Odenkirk, David Cross, John Ennis, Jay Johnston
Votes: 6,651
9. Britain's Got Talent (2007– )
Comedy, Music, Reality-TV
Amateur singers, dancers, comedians, magicians, ventriloquists and novelty acts perform for a live audience and a panel of three judges. If all three judges buzz them off they must stop their act.
Creators: Ken Warwick, Simon Cowell | Stars: Anthony McPartlin, Declan Donnelly, Amanda Holden, Simon Cowell
Votes: 2,352
10. Real Time with Bill Maher (2003– )
TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show
Comedian and political satirist Bill Maher discusses topical events with guests from various backgrounds.
Stars: Bill Maher, Arianna Huffington, Andrew Sullivan, Cornel West
Votes: 8,278
11. Rocky Horror Show Live (2015)
106 min | Comedy, Musical, Sci-Fi
A live stage production of the musical, filmed at the Playhouse Theatre in London, commemorating the 40th anniversary of the release of The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975).
Writer: Richard O'Brien | Director: Christopher Luscombe | Stars: Jayde Westaby, Haley Flaherty, Ben Forster, Stephen Fry
Votes: 288
12. Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (2009– )
60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Comedian Jimmy Fallon hosts a late-night talk show.
Stars: Jimmy Fallon, The Roots, Steve Higgins, Bashir Salahuddin
Votes: 9,253
13. Camp Takota (2014)
95 min | Comedy
With her personal and professional life in shambles, Elise ends up having to take a job as a counselor at her old summer camp. There, she reunites with two estranged friends who attended ... See full summary »
Writers: Mamrie Hart, Michael Goldfine, Lydia Genner | Directors: Chris Riedell, Nick Riedell | Stars: Grace Helbig, Mamrie Hart, Chester See, Hannah Hart
Votes: 3,969
14. Penn & Teller: Fool Us (2010– )
90 min | Game-Show
Penn & Teller go to the U.K to find a magician who can "fool them" If Penn & Teller can figure out the trick performed the magician is out but if they do not get it the magician wins a ... See full summary »
Creators: Peter Adam Golden, Andrew J. Golder, Penn Jillette, Teller | Stars: Penn Jillette, Teller, Jonathan Ross, Michael Vincent
Votes: 1,337
15. Les Misérables in Concert: The 25th Anniversary (2010)
178 min | Music, Musical
A celebratory 25th anniversary concert performance of the hit musical at The O2 in London.
Writers: Alain Boublil, Claude-Michel Schönberg, Victor Hugo, Jean-Marc Natel, James Fenton | Director: Nick Morris | Stars: Alfie Boe, Norm Lewis, Matt Lucas, Jenny Galloway
Votes: 3,713
16. The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall (2011)
137 min | Drama, Music, Musical
A disfigured musical genius, hidden away in the Paris Opera House, terrorizes the opera company for the unwitting benefit of a young protégée whom he trains and loves.
Writers: Richard Stilgoe, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Gaston Leroux | Directors: Nick Morris, Laurence Connor | Stars: Ramin Karimloo, Sierra Boggess, Hadley Fraser, Wendy Ferguson
Votes: 4,252
17. The Colbert Report (2005–2015)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show
Satirical newscaster Stephen Colbert provides humorous commentary on the big issues going on in the United States and the rest of the world, with his larger-than-life ego and overly-patriotic spirit along with him every step of the way.
Stars: Stephen Colbert, Jay Katsir, Jon Stewart, Paul Dinello
Votes: 30,156
18. Tender Mercies (1983)
PG | 92 min | Drama, Music
A broken-down, middle-aged country singer gets a new wife, reaches out to his long-lost daughter, and tries to put his troubled life back together.
Writer: Horton Foote | Director: Bruce Beresford | Stars: Robert Duvall, Tess Harper, Betty Buckley, Wilford Brimley
Votes: 7,127
19. Madonna: Truth or Dare (1991)
R | 120 min | Documentary, Music
Documentary following singer Madonna on her controversial Blond Ambition tour in 1990.
Director: Alek Keshishian | Stars: Madonna, Donna DeLory, Niki Harris, Luis Camacho
Votes: 7,158
20. Eddie Murphy: Delirious (1983 TV Special)
Not Rated | 69 min | Documentary, Comedy
Eddie Murphy's raunchy, raucous stand-up comedy routine is captured for posterity on this tape. Not for folks who dislike foul language.
Writer: Eddie Murphy | Director: Bruce Gowers | Stars: Eddie Murphy, James Argiro, Gus Loundermon, Brian O'Neal
Votes: 11,786
21. George Harrison: Living in the Material World (2011)
208 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Filmmaker Martin Scorsese examines the life of musician George Harrison, weaving together interviews, concert footage, home movies and photographs.
Director: Martin Scorsese | Stars: George Harrison, Paul McCartney, John Lennon, Ringo Starr
Votes: 6,700
22. Glee: The 3D Concert Movie (2011)
PG | 84 min | Documentary, Music
A concert documentary shot during the Glee Live! In Concert! summer 2011 tour, featuring song performances and Glee fans' life stories and how the show influenced them.
Directors: Kevin Tancharoen, Jennifer Arnold | Stars: Cory Monteith, Dianna Agron, Lea Michele, Chris Colfer
Votes: 5,131
23. Eddie Murphy: Raw (1987)
R | 93 min | Documentary, Comedy
Eddie Murphy in a stand-up performance recorded live. For an hour and a half he talks about his favourite subjects: sex and women.
Writers: Eddie Murphy, Keenen Ivory Wayans | Director: Robert Townsend | Stars: Eddie Murphy, Tatyana Ali, Billie Allen, James Brown III
Votes: 14,929
24. Fridays (1980–1982)
70 min | Comedy, Music
Live late-night comedy sketch show similar to "Saturday Night Live."
Creators: Bill Lee, John Moffitt | Stars: Jack Burns, Brandis Kemp, Mark Blankfield, Maryedith Burrell
Votes: 333
25. Saturday Night Live: 40th Anniversary Special (2015 TV Special)
TV-14 | 210 min | Comedy
Former members of Saturday Night Live come together to remember the past 40 years of Saturday Night Live.
Writers: James Anderson, Fred Armisen, Tina Fey, Steve Higgins, Chris Kelly, Erik Kenward, Seth Meyers, Lorne Michaels, John Mulaney, Paula Pell, Jeff Richmond, Akiva Schaffer, Tom Schiller, Sarah Schneider, Marc Shaiman, Michael Shoemaker, Robert Smigel, Emily Spivey, Kent Sublette, Jorma Taccone, Bryan H. Tucker, Andy Samberg | Director: Don Roy King | Stars: Fred Armisen, Dan Aykroyd, Alec Baldwin, Vanessa Bayer
Votes: 1,593
26. Britain's Got More Talent (2007– )
Comedy, Music, Reality-TV
Some acts not seen on the main show, and more footage and interviews from those that were. Plus some relaxation time with the judges and presenters, all done with a knowing wink to the viewers.
Stars: Stephen Mulhern, Amanda Holden, Simon Cowell, Declan Donnelly
Votes: 257
27. One Direction: Where We Are - The Concert Film (2014)
75 min | Documentary, Music
From X Factor to the San Siro Stadium in Milano, One Direction hit the world with success. See them perform live in the San Siro Stadium and watch 15 minutes of exclusive footage never seen before. The boys are back.
Director: Paul Dugdale | Stars: Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson, Liam Payne
Votes: 1,777
28. The Original Kings of Comedy (2000)
R | 115 min | Comedy, Documentary
A concert film featuring four major African American stand up comedians.
Writers: Cedric the Entertainer, Steve Harvey, D.L. Hughley, Bernie Mac | Director: Spike Lee | Stars: Steve Harvey, D.L. Hughley, Cedric the Entertainer, Bernie Mac
Votes: 4,670
29. Ellen DeGeneres: Here and Now (2003 TV Special)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Documentary
Ellen DeGeneres performs her comedy-concert live on stage and taped for HBO.
Writers: Karen Anderson, Ellen DeGeneres, Karen Kilgariff, Kevin Seccia | Director: Joel Gallen | Star: Ellen DeGeneres
Votes: 1,136
30. Last Comic Standing (2003– )
60 min | Comedy, Game-Show, Reality-TV
The comics from season one face off against the comics from season two.
Stars: Jay Mohr, Joe Rogan, Bill Bellamy, Roseanne Barr
Votes: 1,295
31. Paanch (2003)
130 min | Crime, Thriller
4 friends (Luke, Murgi, Joy and Pondy) wasted by youth and self destruction play together in a band along with a fifth female member (Shiuli). Luke the lead singer and self-imposed leader ... See full summary »
Writer: Anurag Kashyap | Director: Anurag Kashyap | Stars: Kay Kay Menon, Aditya Srivastava, Joy Fernandes, Vijay Maurya
Votes: 1,487
32. Company (2011)
145 min | Comedy, Drama, Musical
Following five couples and their friend Robert (Neil Patrick Harris), the perpetual bachelor, Company explores the true meaning of being in a relationship through a series of vignettes. ... See full summary »
Writer: George Furth | Director: Lonny Price | Stars: Neil Patrick Harris, Patti LuPone, Martha Plimpton, Anika Noni Rose
Votes: 759
33. Live from Lincoln Center (1976– )
Music, Musical
Stars: Beverly Sills, Louis Perry, Audra McDonald, Zubin Mehta
Votes: 100
34. The Ed Sullivan Show (1948–1971)
TV-G | 60 min | Comedy, Music
The classic prime time variety show most famous for its vaudeville acts and its rock music performances.
Stars: Ed Sullivan, Johnny Wayne, Frank Shuster, Jack Carter
Votes: 726
35. Madea's Neighbors from Hell (2014)
138 min | Comedy, Drama, Musical
Madea's neighborhood takes a turn for the worse when a foster mother moves in with her unruly kids.
Writer: Tyler Perry | Director: Tyler Perry | Stars: Jayna Brown, Cassi Davis, Rhonda Davis, Kimani Jackson
Votes: 368
36. Comedy Central Presents (1998– )
30 min | Documentary, Comedy
Stars: Mike Birbiglia, Todd Barry, Lewis Black, Stephen Lynch
Votes: 823
37. Top of the Pops (1964–2016)
30 min | Music
A rundown of the latest chart hits, featuring in-studio performances from popular music artists.
Stars: Lulu Cartwright, Legs & Co, Rosie Hetherington, Pan's People
Votes: 366
38. Lady Gaga Presents: The Monster Ball Tour at Madison Square Garden (2011 TV Movie)
TV-MA | 117 min | Documentary, Music, Musical
A live concert performance of Grammy-winning pop sensation Lady Gaga at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Director: Laurieann Gibson | Stars: Lady Gaga, Allison Hagendorf, The Lady Bunny, Paul McCartney
Votes: 1,309
39. Important Things with Demetri Martin (2009– )
Comedy
Comedian Demetri Martin's television show, which alternates between stand-up comedy and taped skits.
Creator: Demetri Martin | Stars: Demetri Martin, H. Jon Benjamin, Barry Carl, Joe Furey
Votes: 2,887
40. Louis C.K.: Chewed Up (2008 TV Special)
61 min | Documentary, Comedy
Louis C.K.'s second one-hour special filmed at the Berklee Performance Center in Boston, MA.
Writer: Louis C.K. | Directors: Louis C.K., Shannon Hartman | Star: Louis C.K.
Votes: 6,744
41. Dionysus in '69 (1970)
X | 85 min | Drama
Filmed stageplay based on the ancient greek play The Bacchae written by Euripides. This play is performed by members of The Performance Group, an NYC experimental theater group who has made... See full summary »
Writers: William Arrowsmith, Euripides | Directors: Brian De Palma, Richard Schechner | Stars: Remi Barclay, Samuel Blazer, Jason Bosseau, Richard Dia
Votes: 204
42. She Loves Me (1978 TV Movie)
105 min | Musical
A BBC production of the 1963 Broadway musical based on "The Shop Around the Corner."
Writers: Joe Masteroff, Miklós László | Director: Michael Simpson | Stars: Robin Ellis, Gemma Craven, Peter Sallis, David Kernan
Votes: 76
43. Pink Floyd at Pompeii (1972)
G | 92 min | Music
Live versions of the songs, filmed in an old Pompeii amphitheater. Songs included are Echoes (split into 2 parts), Careful with that axe, Eugene, A saucerful of secrets, One of those days, ... See full summary »
Director: Adrian Maben | Stars: David Gilmour, Roger Waters, Richard Wright, Nick Mason
Votes: 6,704
44. Louis C.K.: Hilarious (2010 TV Special)
82 min | Documentary, Comedy
In this unique and dynamic live concert experience, Louis C.K.'s exploration of life after 40 destroys politically correct images of modern life with thoughts we have all had...but would rarely admit to.
Writer: Louis C.K. | Director: Louis C.K. | Stars: Louis C.K., Jesse Newman
Votes: 5,944
45. John Carpenter: Escape from New York (2016)
4 min | Short, Music
John Carpenter performs the theme of his 1981 movie "Escape from New York" with a band, live, also directing the shoot.
Director: John Carpenter | Stars: Cody Carpenter, John Carpenter, Daniel Davies, John S. Konesky
Votes: 12
46. Footlight Parade (1933)
G | 104 min | Comedy, Musical, Romance
Chester Kent struggles against time, romance, and a rival's spy to produce spectacular live "prologues" for movie houses.
Writers: Manuel Seff, James Seymour | Director: Lloyd Bacon | Stars: James Cagney, Joan Blondell, Ruby Keeler, Dick Powell
Votes: 3,278
47. Louis C.K.: Shameless (2007 TV Special)
TV-MA | 57 min | Documentary, Comedy
Comedy and television star Louis C.K. returns to HBO for an hour of no-holds-barred, adults-only stand-up comedy! Taped before a live audience at the Henry Fonda Theater in Los Angeles, the... See full summary »
Writer: Louis C.K. | Director: Steven J. Santos | Star: Louis C.K.
Votes: 5,361
48. Cocksucker Blues (1972)
93 min | Documentary, Music
This fly-on-the-wall documentary follows the Rolling Stones on their 1972 North American Tour, their first return to the States since the tragedy at Altamont. Because of the free-form ... See full summary »
Director: Robert Frank | Stars: Truman Capote, Dick Cavett, Marshall Chess, Chris Collins
Votes: 590
49. Kevin Hart: I'm a Grown Little Man (2009 TV Special)
TV-MA | 73 min | Documentary, Comedy
With his wisecracking one-of-a-kind style of comedy, Kevin Hart pokes fun at everyone - even his audience.
Writer: Kevin Hart | Director: Shannon Hartman | Star: Kevin Hart
Votes: 1,988
50. Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (1982 TV Movie)
140 min | Musical, Drama, Thriller
Sweeney Todd returns to London to uncover the past, along the way meeting Mrs. Lovett, and begins to start his life of crime.
Writers: Hugh Wheeler, Christopher Bond | Directors: Terry Hughes, Harold Prince | Stars: Angela Lansbury, George Hearn, Cris Groenendaal, Sara Woods
Votes: 2,911