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HBO Max Amazon Channel
91
IMDb 27
9.2
/555192/
91
/18255/
86
/3204/
92
/176/
96
94
/93/
cc age 17+

The Sopranos (1999)
The story of New Jersey-based Italian-American mobster Tony Soprano and the difficulties he faces as he tries to balance the conflicting requirements of his home life and the criminal organization he heads. Those difficulties are often highlighted through his ongoing professional relationship with psychiatrist Jennifer Melfi. The show features Tony's family members and Mafia associates in prominent roles and story arcs, most notably his wife Carmela and his cousin and protégé Christopher Moltisanti.
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Hulu
88
8.7
/95653/
86
/4849/
81
/814/
90
/121/
96
89
/46/
cc age 16+

The Shield (2002)
The story of an inner-city Los Angeles police precinct where some of the cops aren't above breaking the rules or working against their associates to both keep the streets safe and their self-interests intact.
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Netflix
86
8.9
/379273/
85
/14114/
82
/2221/
89
/131/
92
84
/16/
cc age 14+

Seinfeld (1989)
A stand-up comedian and his three offbeat friends weather the pitfalls and payoffs of life in New York City in the '90s. It's a show about nothing.
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Paramount+ Amazon Channel
84
8.3
/88088/
83
/5766/
76
/640/
93
/215/
91
81
/53/
cc age 14+

The Good Wife (2009)
Alicia Florrick boldly assumes full responsibility for her family and re-enters the workforce after her husband's very public sex and political corruption scandal lands him in jail.
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Peacock Premium
83
8.6
/309476/
85
/19766/
80
/1682/
93
/203/
89
67
/46/
cc age 14+

Parks and Recreation (2009)
In an attempt to beautify her town — and advance her career — Leslie Knope, a mid-level bureaucrat in the Parks and Recreation Department of Pawnee, Indiana, takes on bureaucrats, cranky neighbors, and single-issue fanatics whose weapons are lawsuits, the jumble of city codes, and the democratic process she loves so much.
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Amazon Prime Video
82
7.9
/125186/
79
/12959/
76
/1741/
96
/144/
89
74
/32/
cc age 14+

Elementary (2012)
A modern-day drama about a crime-solving duo that cracks the NYPD's most impossible cases. Following his fall from grace in London and a stint in rehab, eccentric Sherlock escapes to Manhattan where his wealthy father forces him to live with his worst nightmare - a sober companion, Dr. Watson.
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Netflix
82
IMDb 75
8.5
/324193/
84
/16826/
81
/3118/
82
/137/
82
cc age 18+

Shameless (2011)
Chicagoan Frank Gallagher is the proud single dad of six smart, industrious, independent kids, who without him would be... perhaps better off. When Frank's not at the bar spending what little money they have, he's passed out on the floor. But the kids have found ways to grow up in spite of him. They may not be like any family you know, but they make no apologies for being exactly who they are.
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Hulu
82
8.5
/52810/
84
/2366/
79
/350/
86
/45/
90
69
/22/
cc age 14+

Boston Legal (2004)
Alan Shore and Denny Crane lead a brigade of high-priced civil litigators in an upscale Boston law firm in a series focusing on the professional and personal lives of brilliant but often emotionally challenged attorneys. A spin-off of long-running series The Practice.
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Netflix
82
8.4
/528230/
83
/27900/
82
/5459/
91
/118/
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65
/29/
cc age 14+

Suits (2011)
While running from a drug deal gone bad, Mike Ross, a brilliant young college-dropout, slips into a job interview with one of New York City's best legal closers, Harvey Specter. Tired of cookie-cutter law school grads, Harvey takes a gamble by hiring Mike on the spot after he recognizes his raw talent and photographic memory.
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Amazon Prime Video
79
7.9
/138507/
78
/10705/
82
/3413/
89
/74/
90
58
/30/
cc age 14+

Grimm (2011)
After Portland homicide detective Nick Burkhardt discovers he's descended from an elite line of criminal profilers known as "Grimms," he increasingly finds his responsibilities as a detective at odds with his new responsibilities as a Grimm.
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Disney Plus
79
7.5
/23503/
74
/1076/
77
/1055/
91
/28/
82
cc age 10+

Dinosaurs (1991)
Dinosaurs follows the life of a family of dinosaurs, living in a modern world. They have TV's, fridges, microwaves, and every modern convenience.
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fuboTV
77
7.5
/14555/
74
/793/
71
/112/
95
/53/
78
74
/21/
cc age 14+

Matlock (2024)
After achieving success in her younger years, the brilliant septuagenarian Madeline Matlock rejoins the workforce at a prestigious law firm where she uses her unassuming demeanor and wily tactics to win cases and expose corruption from within. Inspired by the classic television series of the same name.
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Amazon Prime Video
77
8.1
/184257/
81
/11866/
79
/2006/
82
/77/
88
56
/46/
cc age 14+

Castle (2009)
After a serial killer imitates the plots of his novels, successful mystery novelist Richard "Rick" Castle receives permission from the Mayor of New York City to tag along with an NYPD homicide investigation team for research purposes.
poster
Hulu
77
8.2
/218207/
81
/13204/
83
/4079/
65
/52/
cc age 14+

The Mentalist (2008)
Patrick Jane, a former celebrity psychic medium, uses his razor sharp skills of observation and expertise at "reading" people to solve serious crimes with the California Bureau of Investigation.
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Amazon Prime Video
75
7.2
/53710/
74
/1961/
80
/1236/
cc age 9+

The Nanny (1993)
Fran, fresh out of her job as a bridal consultant in her boyfriend’s shop, first appears on the doorstep of Broadway producer Maxwell Sheffield peddling cosmetics, and quickly stumbled upon the opportunity to become The Nanny for his three children. But soon Fran, with her offbeat nurturing and no-nonsense honesty, touches Maxwell as well as the kids.
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Hulu
75
7.7
/61417/
76
/2144/
72
/504/
74
/110/
83
72
/95/
cc age 18+

Nip/Tuck (2003)
Hotshot plastic surgeons Dr. Sean McNamara and Dr. Christian Troy experience full-blown midlife crises as they confront career, family and romance problems.
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Netflix
75
IMDb 50
7.6
/368049/
78
/16559/
82
/10707/
84
/209/
71
64
/51/
cc age 14+

Grey's Anatomy (2005)
Follows the personal and professional lives of a group of doctors at Seattle’s Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital.
poster
75
6.7
/28519/
70
/1238/
69
/473/
86
/20/
86
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/13/
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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Amazon Prime Video
74
7.6
/50373/
74
/3574/
72
/762/
91
/54/
67
65
/31/
cc age 12+

Timeless (2016)
A mysterious criminal steals a secret state-of-the-art time machine, intent on destroying America as we know it by changing the past. Our only hope is an unexpected team: a scientist, a soldier and a history professor, who must use the machine's prototype to travel back in time to critical events. While they must make every effort not to affect the past themselves, they must also stay one step ahead of this dangerous fugitive. But can this handpicked team uncover the mystery behind it all and end his destruction before it's too late?
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Amazon Prime Video
74
7.6
/34285/
77
/1255/
78
/416/
66
/25/
cc age 14+

Cold Case (2003)
The Philadelphia homicide squad's lone female detective finds her calling when she is assigned cases that have never been solved. Detective Lilly Rush combines her natural instincts with the updated technology available today to bring about justice for all the victims she can.
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fuboTV
74
8.1
/49226/
81
/1534/
82
/535/
52
/16/
cc age 10+

Boy Meets World (1993)
The coming of age events and everyday life-lessons of Cory Matthews, a Philadelphian who grows up from a young boy to a married man.
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Amazon Prime Video
73
7.3
/32291/
74
/835/
75
/412/
71
/20/
cc age 14+

Murder, She Wrote (1984)
An unassuming mystery writer turned sleuth uses her professional insight to help solve real-life homicide cases.
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Paramount+ Amazon Channel
73
7.4
/82076/
76
/5074/
77
/1806/
66
/29/
cc age 14+

Hawaii Five-0 (2010)
Steve McGarrett returns home to Oahu, in order to find his father's killer. The governor offers him the chance to run his own task force (Five-0). Steve's team is joined by Chin Ho Kelly, Danny "Danno" Williams, and Kono Kalakaua.
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Netflix
71
7.6
/15434/
75
/1087/
72
/85/
61
/24/
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58
/24/
cc age 14+

Franklin & Bash (2011)
When they're not hanging out at their favorite hot dog stand pontificating on what they'd go through to enjoy a night with their favorite female celebrities, Jared Franklin and Peter Bash are chasing down their latest clients...sometimes literally. With business cards in hand, they're ready to nab a client within seconds after a car accident, arrest for solicitation or any other incident where their legal services may be needed. Once in the courtroom, they show their flair for the dramatic and the shocking.
poster
71
7.3
/32358/
72
/898/
70
/316/
68
/32/
72
/25/
cc age 14+

Spin City (1996)
Workaholic Mike Flaherty is the Deputy Mayor of New York City, serving as Mayor Randall Winston's key strategist and much-needed handler. Mike runs the city with the help of his oddball staff: an anxious and insecure press secretary; a sexist, boorish chief of staff; an impeccably groomed gay activist running minority affairs; a sharp and efficient, man-crazy accountant; and an idealistic young speechwriter. Like Mike, they are all professionally capable but personally challenged.
poster
Netflix
70
7.9
/16663/
76
/735/
74
/95/
66
/38/
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60
/26/
cc age 15+

How to Make It in America (2010)
Trying to make a name for themselves in New York's competitive fashion scene, Ben Epstein and his friend and business partner Cam Calderon use their street knowledge and connections to bring their ambitions to fruition. With the help of Cam's cousin Rene, who is trying to market his own high-energy drink, and their well-connected friend Domingo, the burgeoning entrepreneurs set out to make it big, encountering obstacles along the way that will require all their ingenuity to overcome.
poster
Peacock Premium
70
7.4
/31332/
76
/1176/
70
/243/
60
/30/
cc age 14+

Las Vegas (2003)
Ed Deline is a strict ex-CIA officer who went from being Head of Security to becoming President of Operations of the Montecito, whose job is to run the day-to-day operations of the casino. Following his departure, former Marine Danny McCoy, Ed's former protégé, becomes the Montecito's new President of Operations.
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Hulu
69
6.8
/26728/
71
/663/
66
/240/
71
/21/
cc age 13+

Mad About You (1992)
Young, urban newlyweds Paul and Jamie Buchman try to sustain their marital bliss while sidestepping the hurdles of love in the '90s.
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Amazon Prime Video
68
6.7
/21524/
72
/874/
73
/375/
63
/19/
cc age 13+

JAG (1995)
Harmon "Harm" Rabb Jr. is a former pilot turned lawyer working for the military's JAG (Judge Advocate General) division, the elite legal wing of officers that prosecutes and defends those accused of military-related crimes. He works closely with Lt. Col. Sarah Mackenzie, and together they do what needs to be done to find the truth.
poster
fuboTV
64
5.4
/46475/
67
/1312/
71
/706/
cc age 8+

Hannah Montana (2006)
At home and school, she's Miley Stewart, a typical teenager, but when the lights go down and the curtain goes up, she emerges as the glamorous and talented Hannah Montana. Having the "Best of Both Worlds" is a complicated proposition, and keeping her identity under wraps leads Miley and her friends into some hilarious capers as she tries to balance her normal life with her rock star persona.
poster
70
64
7.0
/8481/
67
/256/
74
/272/

Beauty and the Beast (1987)
Beauty and the Beast is an American drama series which first aired on CBS in 1987. Creator Ron Koslow's updated version of the fairy tale has a double focus: the relationship between Vincent, a mythic, noble man-beast, and Catherine, a savvy Assistant District Attorney in New York; and a secret Utopian community of social outcasts living in a subterranean sanctuary. Through an empathetic bond, Vincent senses Catherine's emotions, and becomes her guardian.
poster
69
59
7.8
/6462/
74
/170/
71
/64/
53
/6/

The Equalizer (1985)
Robert McCall is a former agent of a secret government agency who is now running his own private crime fighting operation where he fashions himself as "The Equalizer." It is a service for victims of the system who have exhausted all possible means of seeking justice and have nowhere to go. McCall promises to even out the odds for them.
poster
73
59
7.4
/7445/
73
/149/
72
/88/
cc age 14+

Tales from the Darkside (1984)
Tales from the Darkside is an anthology horror TV series created by George A. Romero, each episode was an individual short story that ended with a plot twist. The series' episodes spanned the genres of horror, science fiction, and fantasy, and some episodes featured elements of black comedy or more lighthearted themes.
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The Roku Channel
73
59
7.6
/4232/
68
/86/
68
/42/
80
/8/

Dream On (1990)
The family life, romantic life, and career of Martin Tupper, a divorced New York City book editor. The show distinctively interjected clips from older black and white television series to punctuate Tupper's feelings or thoughts.
poster
Hulu
59
58
5.7
/20234/
64
/399/
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/509/
45
/7/
cc age 12+

Walker, Texas Ranger (1993)
Modern-day Texas Ranger, Cordell Walker's independent crime-solving methods have their roots in the rugged traditions of the Old West. Walker's closest friend is former Ranger, C.D. Parker, who retired after a knee injury, and now owns "C.D.'s," a Country/Western saloon/restaurant. Rookie Ranger, James "Jimmy" Trivette is an ex-football player who bases his crime-solving methods on reason and uses computers and cellular phones. Alex Cahill is the Assistant DA who shares a mutual attraction with Walker, but often disagrees with his unorthodox approach to law enforcement.
poster
71
56
7.1
/7464/
68
/118/
74
/82/
cc age 12+

Judging Amy (1999)
Judging Amy is an American television drama that was telecast from September 19, 1999, through May 3, 2005, on CBS-TV. This TV series starred Amy Brenneman and Tyne Daly. Its main character is a judge who serves in a family court, and in addition to the family-related cases that she adjudicates, many episodes of the show focus on her own experiences as a divorced mother, and on the experiences of her mother, a social worker who works in the field of child welfare. This series was based on the life experiences of Brenneman's mother.
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Amazon Prime Video
69
54
7.8
/3228/
67
/57/
65
/34/
82
/11/
56
/7/

Wiseguy (1987)
Vinnie Terranova does time in a New Jersey penitentiary to set up his undercover role as an agent for the OCB (Organized Crime Bureau) of the United States. His roots in a traditional Italian city neighborhood form the underlying dramatic base throughout the series, bringing him into conflict with his conservative mother and other family members while acting undercover as syndicate enforcer.
poster
55
48
6.9
/7251/
63
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/40/
37
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40
/58/
cc age 18+

Dirt (2007)
Dirt is an American television serial broadcast on the FX network. It premiered on January 2, 2007 and starred Courteney Cox as Lucy Spiller, the editor-in-chief of the first-of-its-kind "glossy tabloid" magazine DirtNow, which was previously two separate publications: drrt and Now.
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Amazon Prime Video
64
40
7.1
/2751/
66
/43/
71
/25/
50
/11/

The Commish (1991)
Tony Scali is a former Brooklyn cop now the Police Commissioner of a small upstate city. But for Scali, this is no desk job. He's a tough yet compassionate boss, a loving husband and father, and a hands-on law enforcer with an unorthodox style of bending the rules. From parenthood to politics, from sex crimes to murder cases, one man takes it day-to-day with offbeat humor and street- smart skill.
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59
25
6.8
/2055/
55
/30/
55
/18/

Dear John (1988)
Dear John starred Judd Hirsch as easygoing Drake Prep high school teacher John Lacey who is dumped by his wife, Wendy, via a Dear John letter. Wendy ends up with everything in the divorce settlement, including custody of the couple's son, forcing John to move into an apartment in Ozone Park, Queens. John soon joins the One-2-One Club, a self help group for divorced, widowed or lonely people. The group is led by Louise (Jane Carr), a sex-obsessed British woman. Other members of the group include Kate McCarron (Isabella Hofmann), a sweet divorcée; Kirk Morris (Jere Burns), a cocky ladies' man; Ralph Drang (Harry Groener), a shy and neurotic tollbooth collector; Bonnie Philbert (Billie Bird), a feisty senior citizen; and Tom, Mrs. Philbert's quiet boyfriend (Tom Willett).
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56
11
6.5
/607/
45
/5/
59
/11/

Fallen Angels (1993)
A neo-noir anthology television series, set in somber Los Angeles right after World War II and before the election of American President John F. Kennedy. The episodes, although filmed in color, mimicked what had been done by Hollywood filmmakers during the film noir era of the 1940s and 1950s in terms of tone, look, and story content.
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HBO Max Amazon Channel
79
?
9.1
/368/
67
/7/

Talking Sopranos (2020)
Cast members Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa host Talking Sopranos. Michael reviews the Sopranos episode by episode giving inside info, insights and behind the scenes stories.
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6.5
/34/
20
/5/
55
/2/

The Oldest Rookie (1987)
The Oldest Rookie is an American crime drama that aired on CBS from September 16, 1987 to January 13, 1988. The series stars Paul Sorvino as Officer Ike Porter, a middle-aged deputy chief in charge of public relations that decides to leave his desk job to become a street cop, and D.W. Moffett as Detective Tony Jonas, his young new partner.
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5.8
/76/
10
/2/
40
14
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Ryan Caulfield: Year One (1999)
Ryan Caulfield: Year One is an American crime drama that aired from October 15, 1999 to October 22, 1999. The series original title was going to be The Badland, and it appearred in the 1999 Fall Preview of TV Guide under that name.
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55
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5.7
/197/
30
/3/
75
/2/

Rebel Highway (1994)
Rebel Highway was a short-lived revival of American International Pictures created and produced by Lou Arkoff, the son of Samuel Z. Arkoff and Debra Hill for the Showtime channel in 1994. The concept was 10-week series of 1950s "drive-in classic" B-movies remade "with a '90s edge". The impetus for the series, according to Arkoff was, "what it would be like if you made Rebel Without a Cause today. It would be more lurid, sexier, and much more dangerous, and you definitely would have had Natalie Wood's top off".
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7.8
/45/
10
/2/
60
/1/
17
/18/

Home Free (1993)
Freelance journalist Matt Bailey's carefree life in his mother's home ends when his recently divorced sister Vanessa and her two children move in.
poster
68
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8.1
/298/
46
/6/
64
/5/
84
/25/

EZ Streets (1996)
EZ Streets is an American television drama series created by Paul Haggis. It premiered on CBS on October 27, 1996 with a two hour pilot telefilm. The series stars Ken Olin, Joe Pantoliano, and Jason Gedrick.
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60
?
6.6
/250/
40
/11/
76
/8/

Something Is Out There (1988)
A short-lived weekly series based on the miniseries of the same name.


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