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Peacock Premium
87
8.7
/16865/
81
/414/
80
/136/
92
/33/
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95
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cc age 14+

Homicide: Life On The Street (1993)
An American police procedural chronicling the work of a fictional version of the Baltimore Police Department's Homicide Unit.
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Amazon Prime Video
86
IMDb 87
8.7
/584802/
85
/33697/
85
/7294/
89
/81/
96
75
/50/
cc age 14+

House (2004)
Dr. Gregory House, a drug-addicted, unconventional, misanthropic medical genius, leads a team of diagnosticians at the fictional Princeton–Plainsboro Teaching Hospital in New Jersey.
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Amazon Prime Video
84
8.2
/102072/
79
/4263/
76
/844/
95
/76/
95
79
/24/
cc age 13+

Frasier (1993)
After many years spent at the “Cheers” bar, Frasier moves back home to Seattle to work as a radio psychiatrist after his policeman father gets shot in the hip on duty.
poster
82
8.6
/464846/
82
/24332/
80
/10547/
85
/141/
76
87
/16/
cc age 12+

The Simpsons (1989)
Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie, as well as a virtual cast of thousands. Since the beginning, the series has been a pop culture icon, attracting hundreds of celebrities to guest star. The show has also made name for itself in its fearless satirical take on politics, media and American life in general.
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Disney Plus
82
8.1
/67258/
78
/4012/
77
/958/
98
/35/
85
78
/4/
cc age 7+

Star Wars Rebels (2014)
Set between the events of Star Wars: Episodes III and IV, the story unfolds during a dark time when the evil Galactic Empire is tightening its grip of power on the galaxy. Imperial forces have occupied a remote planet and are ruining the lives of its people. The motley but clever crew of the starship Ghost — cowboy Jedi Kanan, ace pilot Hera, street-smart teenager Ezra, the “muscle” Zeb, warrior firebrand Sabine, and cantankerous old astromech droid Chopper — is among a select few who are brave enough to stand against the Empire. Together, they will face threatening new villains, encounter colorful adversaries, embark on thrilling adventures, and become heroes with the power to ignite a rebellion.
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HBO Max Amazon Channel
77
8.1
/929172/
78
/64651/
79
/12200/
81
/123/
85
61
/50/
cc age 14+

The Big Bang Theory (2007)
Physicists Leonard and Sheldon find their nerd-centric social circle with pals Howard and Raj expanding when aspiring actress Penny moves in next door.
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Amazon Prime Video
76
IMDb 60
7.5
/16765/
75
/600/
75
/210/
93
/32/
62
/27/
cc age 14+

Everwood (2002)
After the death of his wife, world-class neurosurgeon Dr. Andrew Brown leaves Manhattan and moves his family to the small town of Everwood, Colorado. There he becomes a small-town doctor and learns parenting on the fly as he raises his talented but resentful 15-year-old son Ephram and his 9-year-old daughter Delia.
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Netflix
75
8.1
/16877/
72
/449/
70
/275/
79
/9/
cc age 2+

Sesame Street (1969)
On a special inner city street, the inhabitants—human and muppet—teach preschoolers basic educational and social concepts using comedy, cartoons, games, and songs.
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Amazon Prime Video
75
8.4
/107267/
86
/9693/
82
/1737/
48
/8/
cc age 10+

Stargate SG-1 (1997)
The story of Stargate SG-1 begins about a year after the events of the feature film, when the United States government learns that an ancient alien device called the Stargate can access a network of such devices on a multitude of planets. SG-1 is an elite Air Force special operations team, one of more than two dozen teams from Earth who explore the galaxy and defend against alien threats such as the Goa'uld, Replicators, and the Ori.
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75
6.7
/28649/
70
/1259/
69
/479/
86
/20/
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73
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cc age 12+

Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993)
A much more lavish version of the popular Superman television series which had first aired forty years earlier, Lois & Clark focused more on the Man of Steel's early adult years in Metropolis. With the unknowing help of Lois Lane, Clark Kent created Superman there in Metropolis after finding work at the world-famous Daily Planet newspaper, where he meets fellow reporter Lois Lane.
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Hulu
74
7.8
/50252/
76
/1663/
74
/661/
69
/38/
cc age 14+

Law & Order (1990)
In cases ripped from the headlines, police investigate serious and often deadly crimes, weighing the evidence and questioning the suspects until someone is taken into custody. The district attorney's office then builds a case to convict the perpetrator by proving the person guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Working together, these expert teams navigate all sides of the complex criminal justice system to make New York a safer place.
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Netflix
74
7.7
/7592/
75
/521/
72
/128/
cc age 15+

The Movies That Made Us (2019)
These blockbusters brought us together and gave us the time of our lives. Meet the actors, directors and industry insiders who made them happen.
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73
7.4
/63710/
75
/2744/
68
/539/
75
/24/
cc age 14+

Will & Grace (1998)
Will Truman and Grace Adler are best friends living in New York, and when Grace's engagement falls apart, she moves in with Will. Together, along with their friends, they go through the trials of dating, sex, relationships and their careers, butting heads at times but ultimately supporting one another while exchanging plenty of witty banter along the way.
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Peacock Premium
79
71
8.5
/26990/
77
/238/
77
/542/

Jesus of Nazareth (1977)
Dramatizes the Birth, Life, Ministry, Crucifixion, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ, largely according to the Holy Bible's New Testament Gospels.
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Disney Plus
70
7.0
/258679/
68
/9688/
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/2117/
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/356/
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cc age 14+

Obi-Wan Kenobi (2022)
During the reign of the Galactic Empire, former Jedi Master, Obi-Wan Kenobi, embarks on a crucial mission to confront allies turned enemies and face the wrath of the Empire.
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The Roku Channel
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69
7.2
/14760/
70
/360/
73
/382/
cc age 6+

Garfield & Friends (1988)
The animated stories of Garfield the cat, Odie the dog, their owner Jon and the trouble they get into. And also Orson the Pig and his adventures on a farm with his fellow farm animals.
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Peacock Premium
69
7.1
/295977/
70
/13104/
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/3548/
65
/83/
67
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/32/
cc age 14+

Two and a Half Men (2003)
A hedonistic jingle writer's free-wheeling life comes to an abrupt halt when his brother and 10-year-old nephew move into his beach-front house.
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69
7.8
/5521/
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/51/
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Picket Fences (1992)
An aging Sheriff tries to keep the peace in Rome, Wisconsin, a small town plagued by bizarre and violent crimes.
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Amazon Prime Video
66
6.5
/39945/
69
/1007/
65
/367/
cc age 13+

According to Jim (2001)
Jim is the typical all-American guy — a macho "everyman" — with a soft spot for his beautiful wife and children. Jim's boyish bravado and humorous antics keep a certain level of turmoil in their home, but there's never a doubt that this "opposites attract" couple are in their marriage for keeps!
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Amazon Prime Video
70
64
7.1
/23694/
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69
/298/

Merlin (1998)
A retelling of the legend of King Arthur from the perspective of the wizard Merlin. Sam Neill stars in the title role in a story that covers not only the rise and fall of Camelot but also the phase in the legendary history of Britain that precedes it.
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cc age 4+

Reading Rainbow (1983)
Journey to exciting places and build a lasting connection with your favorite books. Each episode centers on a theme from a book, or other children's literature, which is explored through a number of segments or stories.
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Hulu
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61
7.1
/7182/
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L.A. Law (1986)
L.A. Law is an American television legal drama series that ran for eight seasons on NBC from September 15, 1986, to May 19, 1994. Created by Steven Bochco and Terry Louise Fisher, it contained many of Bochco's trademark features including a large number of parallel storylines, social drama and off-the-wall humor. It reflected the social and cultural ideologies of the 1980s and early 1990s, and many of the cases featured on the show dealt with hot-topic issues such as abortion, racism, gay rights, homophobia, sexual harassment, AIDS, and domestic violence. The series often also reflected social tensions between the wealthy senior lawyer protagonists and their less well-paid junior staff. The show was popular with audiences and critics, and won 15 Emmy Awards throughout its run, four of which were for Outstanding Drama Series.
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The Roku Channel
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8.5
/4577/
73
/72/
75
/87/

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962)
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson is a talk show hosted by Johnny Carson under The Tonight Show franchise from 1962 to 1992. It originally aired during late-night. For its first ten years, Carson's Tonight Show was based in New York City with occasional trips to Burbank, California; in May 1972, the show moved permanently to Burbank, California. In 2002, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson was ranked #12 on TV Guide's 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time.
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Amazon Prime Video
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58
6.9
/7506/
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73
/191/
cc age 11+

Highway to Heaven (1984)
A probationary angel is sent back to Earth to team up with an ex-cop and help people.
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Netflix
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55
6.1
/8824/
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/162/
71
/177/
cc age 8+

Touched by an Angel (1994)
Monica, an angel, is tasked with bringing guidance and messages from God to various people who are at a crossroads in their lives.
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7.8
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Roots: The Next Generations (1979)
Roots: The Next Generations is a television miniseries, introduced in 1979, continuing, from 1882 to the 1960s, the fictionalized story of the family of Alex Haley and their life in Henning, Lauderdale County, Tennessee, USA. This sequel to the 1977 miniseries is based on the last seven chapters of Haley's novel entitled Roots: The Saga of an American Family plus additional material by Haley. Roots: The Next Generations was produced with a budget of $16.6 million, nearly three times as large as that of the original.
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The Dick Cavett Show (1968)
The Dick Cavett Show has been the title of several talk shows hosted by Dick Cavett on various television networks.
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8.3
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cc age 7+

Faerie Tale Theatre (1982)
A live-action children's television anthology series retelling popular fairy tales.
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30
7.1
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Tarzan (1966)
Tarzan is a series that aired on NBC from 1966 – 1968. The series portrayed Tarzan as a well-educated character, one who, tired of civilization, had returned to the jungle where he had been raised. The show retained many of the trappings of the classic movie series, including Cheeta, while excluding other elements, such as Jane, as part of the "new look" for the fabled apeman that producer Sy Weintraub had introduced in previous motion pictures starring Gordon Scott, Jock Mahoney, and Mike Henry. CBS aired repeat episodes the program during the summer of 1969.
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PBS
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8.0
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Great Performances (1971)
The best in the performing arts from across America and around the world including a diverse programming portfolio of classical music, opera, popular song, musical theater, dance, drama, and performance documentaries.
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7.0
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Dr. Kildare (1961)
The story of a young intern in a large metropolitan hospital trying to learn his profession, deal with the problems of his patients, and win the respect of the senior doctor in his specialty, internal medicine.
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The One Show (2006)
A topical magazine-style daily television programme broadcast live on BBC One.
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HBO Max Amazon Channel
60
13
6.9
/884/
53
/13/
60
/10/
cc age 5+

Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child (1995)
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child is an American anthology animated television series.
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11
7.9
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/11/
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cc age 15+

The Defenders (1961)
The Defenders is an American courtroom drama series . It starred E. G. Marshall and Robert Reed as father-and-son defense attorneys who specialized in legally complex cases, with defendants such as neo-Nazis, conscientious objectors, civil rights demonstrators, a schoolteacher fired for being an atheist, an author accused of pornography, and a physician charged in a mercy killing.
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The Atlanta Child Murders (1985)
The Atlanta Child Murders is a TV miniseries that aired on February 10 and 12, 1985 on CBS. Inspired by true events, the miniseries examines the so-called "Atlanta child murders" of the late 1970s and early 1980s.
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The Magic of David Copperfield (1977)
The annual specials of magic featuring the world's leading illusionist. David Copperfield weaves a narrative with exceptional music in each of his stage illusions, often recorded before a live audience.
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Guyana Tragedy: The Story of Jim Jones (1980)
In the 1960s, Reverend Jim Jones began as an idealist helping minorities and working against racism. After a move to San Francisco and increased power and attention, Jones became focused on his belief in nuclear holocaust, declared himself a prophet, and founded the Peoples Temple. With a loyal following of over 1,000, who donated their entire life savings to him and to join his commune, he moves them to Guyana. When possible crimes come to the attention of the authorities, and once notified that some individuals are being held against their will, an investigation begins. Rather than face the charges, Jones commits suicide, and roughly 900 of his followers do the same.
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55
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7.0
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Dinah! (1974)
Dinah's show premiered 9 September 1974 and continued through to 4 September 1981. She started out the 70's with Dinah's Place which usually featured one guest and was more of a home oriented show about cooking, crafts and occasionally music. This format lasted until May of 1974. When the show came back in October of 1974 the format had changed drastically to a variety talk show which was called Dinah. and went on until 1981. This show was also known as "Dinah and Friends" during the summer of 1976.
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The Kennedy Center Honors (1978)
The Kennedy Center Honors is an annual honor given to those in the performing arts for their lifetime of contributions to American culture.
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9.4
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Black Omnibus (1973)
James Earl Jones hosts an interview and performance series exclusively for African-American musicians, comedians, and performers.
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6.6
/36/

Lamp Unto My Feet (1949)
Lamp Unto My Feet is an American religious television program that was produced by CBS and broadcast on Sunday mornings from 1948 to 1979.
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70
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8.5
/115/
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Long Ago and Far Away (1989)
Long Ago and Far Away is a TV series that aired on PBS Television from 1989 to 1993. It was created by WGBH, a public television broadcast service located in Boston, Massachusetts. WGBH is a member of PBS, which allowed for this TV series to be viewed on various other PBS stations. Each episode began with host James Earl Jones sitting in a chair in a room with a table, lamp and window. The walls were blue with white dots in order to make it appear as if these living room items were sitting out in space. James Earl Jones talks during the short opening section, then acts as narrator for the balance of an episode. This series, aimed at children aged six to nine years old, presents stories based on traditional fairy tales. A number of presentation methods were used to tell these stories, with stop motion animation, live-action or cel animation being used depending on the episode. Long Ago and Far Away also featured a number of guest narrators including: Tammy Grimes, Kim Loughran, David Suchet, and Mia Farrow.
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5.6
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45
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AFI Life Achievement Award (1973)
In 1973 the American Film Institute initiated its Life Achievement Award, to be presented to a yearly recipient whose talent has fundamentally advanced the film art; whose accomplishments have been acknowledged by scholars, critics, professional peers and the general public; and whose work has stood the test of time.
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66
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8.5
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Mathnet (1987)
Mathnet is a segment on the children's television show Square One Television, of which five seasons were produced. This parody of Dragnet featured detectives at the Los Angeles Police Department who solved mysteries using their mathematical skills. There were two main characters: detectives Kate Monday and George Frankly. Mary Watson also had a regular role as the duo's technical analyst, Debbie Williams. The third season had the show's setting moved to New York City. Beginning in the fourth season, Kate Monday was replaced by Pat Tuesday. James Earl Jones played a recurring role as Chief Thad Green. He also briefly appears in season 4 and indicates he knows Pat Tuesday. When the duo was transferred to New York, Captain Joe Greco became their new boss and undercover NYPD officer Benny Pill became their semi-regular backup support.
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Paramount+ Amazon Channel
56
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Tony Awards (1956)
The Antoinette Perry Award for Excellence in Theatre, more commonly known as a Tony Award, recognizes achievement in live Broadway theatre. The awards are presented by the American Theatre Wing and The Broadway League at an annual ceremony in New York City. The awards are given for Broadway productions and performances, and an award is given for regional theatre.
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66
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Golden Globe Awards (1944)
An annual awards ceremony recognizing excellence in film and television, both domestic and foreign, bestowed by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.
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43
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7.9
/111/
10
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Signs and Wonders (1995)
Claire Palmore (Jodhi May) is caught in the web of a dangerous religious cult. Her mother (Prunella Scales) hires a cult de-programmer (James Earl Jones) who must rescue her before it's too late.
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29
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2.7
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Me & Mom (1985)
Me and Mom is an American detective comedy/drama series that aired on ABC from April 5, 1985 to May 17, 1985.


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