Top 150 TV series // The ultimate TV serie list: What to watch before you leave this world;)
by gaismob | created - 07 Jul 2012 | updated - 25 Aug 2014 | PublicNo ranking / not in order (except the Star Trek ones, by them selves:))......and ofcource ive forgotten a few and there is allso a couple of great ones that even I havent watched yet(Like House MD/Suits) The list is under making, so it aint finished.....at all;) (allso written a little note about every serie);) (ive seen many MANY more series then this and many of them are very good aswell, but not enough for this list;))
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1. Twin Peaks (1990–1991)
TV-MA | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
An idiosyncratic FBI agent investigates the murder of a young woman in the even more idiosyncratic town of Twin Peaks.
Stars: Kyle MacLachlan, Michael Ontkean, Mädchen Amick, Dana Ashbrook
Votes: 215,442
A master piece that all you younger people probably missed. Its a wierd and wonderful ride through the wicked mind of Lynch. The vibe, music and acteurs makes this one a straight 10....;) ........and dont make the mistake and watch the movie "fire walk with me´" first.......its not even close to beeing as strong as the serie and it kinda spoils the serie.......
2. Arrested Development (2003–2019)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy
Level-headed son Michael Bluth takes over family affairs after his father is imprisoned. But the rest of his spoiled, dysfunctional family are making his job unbearable.
Stars: Jason Bateman, Michael Cera, Portia de Rossi, Will Arnett
Votes: 324,240
A wicked ride with this f... up family, its very VERY unrealistic but it doesnt really matter.....kookoookitschuuuu....;) And that its returning after a 7 year break is frekking wonderful news....2013 people, the family returns;)
3. Babylon 5 (1993–1998)
TV-PG | 45 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
In the mid 23rd century, the Earth Alliance space station Babylon 5, located in neutral territory, is a major focal point for political intrigue, racial tensions and various wars over the course of five years.
Stars: Mira Furlan, Richard Biggs, Stephen Furst, Andreas Katsulas
Votes: 34,628
A fantastic sci-fi show, its very hard to find a show that has a script that follows through the hole show like this. It can be abit wierd and B at first glance because of the old graphics, but when G´kar and Londo gets it to your head u will be stuck with this epic show...... Allso, dont forget that there are 7 movies to watch beside the serie, and do please google the order to watch them because otherwise it doesnt really make any sence. And there is allso a spin of too, but its not as good....but totally watchable;)
4. Band of Brothers (2001)
TV-MA | 59 min | Drama, History, War
The story of Easy Company of the U.S. Army 101st Airborne Division and their mission in World War II Europe, from Operation Overlord to V-J Day.
Stars: Scott Grimes, Damian Lewis, Ron Livingston, Shane Taylor
Votes: 527,375
Watched this show just recently because I was sure I wouldnt like it, but man was I wrong. Its very strong, well played/directed and its allmost impossible not to watch it all in one day.....
5. Battlestar Galactica (2004–2009)
TV-14 | 45 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
When an old enemy, the Cylons, resurface and obliterate the 12 colonies, the crew of the aged Galactica protect a small civilian fleet - the last of humanity - as they journey toward the fabled 13th colony, Earth.
Stars: Edward James Olmos, Mary McDonnell, Jamie Bamber, James Callis
Votes: 175,596
Pure PURE magic, damn I love this serie. Cant really explain why I love it so much. The darkness, the sound, the caracters?? This is a mile stone when it comes to sci-fi and TV in general.....
There are a few movies involved in this serie that you have to watch and several web-isodes that makes alot of sence.....
6. Breaking Bad (2008–2013)
TV-MA | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
A chemistry teacher diagnosed with inoperable lung cancer turns to manufacturing and selling methamphetamine with a former student in order to secure his family's future.
Stars: Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul, Anna Gunn, Betsy Brandt
Votes: 2,137,074
Even though its from a lame arse/no swearing/blablabla-channel (wierd american rules, land of free....hehe) it still works. Its still a rough one and the acting is top notch by the leading role. This show will be talked about for a long long time......
7. Californication (2007–2014)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
A writer tries to juggle his career, his relationship with his daughter and his ex-girlfriend, as well as his appetite for beautiful women.
Stars: David Duchovny, Natascha McElhone, Evan Handler, Pamela Adlon
Votes: 188,426
Admit it, we all wanna be him. Ride around in a *beep* porsche, pick up extremly cool women in the drug store, have friends like the ronkles, hang out with crazy people and still be the craziest of the bunch, have a cool and smart daughter and a beautiful girl by ones side.........;) But the last 2 seasons isnt a strong as the first ones.....
8. Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000–2024)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy
Larry David stars as an over-the-top version of himself in this comedy series that shows how seemingly trivial details of day-to-day life can precipitate a catastrophic chain of events.
Stars: Larry David, Cheryl Hines, Jeff Garlin, Susie Essman
Votes: 147,450
If you are weak hearted and you cant stand George (Seinfeld), you probably shouldnt watch this show. Its built on the same "real life, embarressing stuff" as the one mentioned but it takes it down a notch and makes it abit more realistic....
9. Dexter (2006–2013)
TV-MA | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
He's smart. He's lovable. He's Dexter Morgan, America's favorite serial killer, who spends his days solving crimes and nights committing them.
Stars: Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter, David Zayas, James Remar
Votes: 766,491
A very good show on all sides, though all the seasons arnt as strong. Good acteurs with one exception, the actress who plays Dexters sister.......
10. Downton Abbey (2010–2015)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Romance
A chronicle of the lives of the British aristocratic Crawley family and their servants in the early twentieth century.
Stars: Hugh Bonneville, Phyllis Logan, Elizabeth McGovern, Brendan Coyle
Votes: 224,944
This is what the brittish are really good at, making these down to earth shows that realies on conversation, beautiful scenerie and top notch acting.
11. Farscape (1999–2003)
TV-14 | 50 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Thrown into a distant part of the universe, an Earth astronaut finds himself part of a fugitive alien starship crew.
Stars: Ben Browder, Claudia Black, Anthony Simcoe, Lani John Tupu
Votes: 40,282
If you can make it, and please do, to around episod 15, first season, you will be treated to a fantastic journey. We all get pissed of at the Crydon caracter in the beginning (over-american caracter surrounded by aussie and britt acteurs) but in the end one will get Crydon;) Fantastic Sci-fi from down under;) Dont forget to end the saga with the Peace Keepers War.......
12. Fawlty Towers (1975–1979)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Hotel owner Basil Fawlty's incompetence, short fuse, and arrogance form a combination that ensures accidents and trouble are never far away.
Stars: John Cleese, Prunella Scales, Andrew Sachs, Connie Booth
Votes: 100,167
John Cleese, the brittish way, Baaaaasil!!!.......need I say more?;) We Swedes prefer and really love the brittish humour, and this is the peak...the mile stone.......Extremly funny, stressful at times...;=)
13. Firefly (2002–2003)
TV-14 | 45 min | Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
Five hundred years in the future, a renegade crew aboard a small spacecraft tries to survive as they travel the unknown parts of the galaxy and evade warring factions as well as authority agents out to get them.
Stars: Nathan Fillion, Gina Torres, Alan Tudyk, Morena Baccarin
Votes: 281,739
Dunno what I did the first time I watched this gem, didnt really like it at all. So it took me awhile before I watched it again and damn this is good stuff, fantastic group of caracters in this really tight and funny sci-fi....... Make sure that you watch this serie in the right order(google it) since the *beep* channel Fox did put them out there in really wierd way. The episod to start this one with is Serenity not The bank job. Allso after you are dune I think you should end this epic serie with the movie Serenity, same name as the pilot but its something else;)
14. Game of Thrones (2011–2019)
TV-MA | 60 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Nine noble families fight for control over the lands of Westeros, while an ancient enemy returns after being dormant for millennia.
Stars: Emilia Clarke, Peter Dinklage, Kit Harington, Lena Headey
Votes: 2,284,910
A mastondont in modern television, see for yourself;)
15. The L Word (I) (2004–2009)
TV-MA | 50 min | Drama, Romance
Follows the lives and loves of a small, close-knit group of lesbian women living in Los Angeles as well as the friends and family members that either support or loathe them.
Stars: Jennifer Beals, Leisha Hailey, Laurel Holloman, Mia Kirshner
Votes: 28,756
I really hate when people uses words like chick flicks/shows, theres nuthing of the sort. A great drama show about women and their relationships.....
16. M*A*S*H (1972–1983)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, War
The staff of an Army hospital in the Korean War find that laughter is the best way to deal with their situation.
Stars: Alan Alda, Wayne Rogers, Loretta Swit, Jamie Farr
Votes: 63,806
A classic must see, hawk eye is the man......;)
17. Mad Men (2007–2015)
TV-MA | 45 min | Drama
A drama about one of New York's most prestigious ad agencies at the beginning of the 1960s, focusing on one of the firm's most mysterious but extremely talented ad executives, Donald Draper.
Stars: Jon Hamm, Elisabeth Moss, Vincent Kartheiser, January Jones
Votes: 260,565
Alot about this show is great but for me the interiours and clothes takes it over the edge and makes it into a modern classic....
18. Nip/Tuck (2003–2010)
TV-MA | 44 min | Drama
Two plastic surgeons--one a dedicated family man and one an unscrupulous playboy--strive to maintain their business whilst having to work their way through numerous hardships ranging from personal to clients with criminal connections.
Stars: Dylan Walsh, Julian McMahon, Joely Richardson, John Hensley
Votes: 58,666
a over the top drama. But it doesnt really matter, because its all lifted up by great acting and extremly wierd stuff goin on every episod....
19. Nurse Jackie (2009–2015)
TV-MA | 27 min | Comedy, Drama
A drug-addicted nurse struggles to find a balance between the demands of her frenetic job at a New York City hospital and an array of personal dramas.
Stars: Edie Falco, Merritt Wever, Paul Schulze, Dominic Fumusa
Votes: 29,335
Who doesnt love this messed up wife living her 3-4 different lives, surrounded by funny and warm caracters.....and pills;)
20. The Office (2005–2013)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy
A mockumentary on a group of typical office workers, where the workday consists of ego clashes, inappropriate behavior, and tedium.
Stars: Steve Carell, Jenna Fischer, John Krasinski, Rainn Wilson
Votes: 711,748
Its of course the brittish one that I want on the list, its so much better then the american one. Dunno why I couldnt get the right one on here........Gervais is the master of.......everything and nuthing;)
21. Oz (1997–2003)
TV-MA | 55 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
A series chronicling the daily activities of an unusual prison facility and its criminal inhabitants.
Stars: Ernie Hudson, J.K. Simmons, Lee Tergesen, Dean Winters
Votes: 106,689
Wanna shower with Adabesi and drop the soap?? Hehe, didnt think so. This is an epic HBO drama about the hard HARD life in a prison. Really hard to find a more well played drama out there.....go watch pronto!!! ;)
22. The Black Tower (1985)
50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Major Dalgliesh investigates mysterious deaths at Toynton Grange, a home for the disabled, where his former teacher, Father Baddeley, who invited him there, resides.
Stars: Roy Marsden, Martin Jarvis, John Franklyn-Robbins, Carol Gillies
Votes: 382
Inspector Dagliesh and the brittsh way of making crime drama at its peak......very enjoyable on a Sunday snuggeled up on the couch.....;)
23. Prisoner (1979–1986)
TV-14 | 50 min | Crime, Drama
The lives of the staff and inmates of a women's prison.
Stars: Elspeth Ballantyne, Barbara Jungwirth, Betty Bobbitt, Sheila Florance
Votes: 2,234
You probably thinking "whatta f....", but if you get into this show and get to know the top dog and the other caracters you will probably love this really loooooooong serie from down under.....
But remember, this one is huge and will take alot of your time......
24. Seinfeld (1989–1998)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
The continuing misadventures of neurotic New York City stand-up comedian Jerry Seinfeld and his equally neurotic New York City friends.
Stars: Jerry Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Michael Richards, Jason Alexander
Votes: 351,555
Its Seinfeld, George, Kramer and Eleine damnit.........enough...
25. Shogun (1980)
TV-MA | 109 min | Adventure, Drama, History
An English navigator becomes both a player and pawn in the complex political games in feudal Japan.
Stars: Richard Chamberlain, Toshirô Mifune, Yôko Shimada, Furankî Sakai
Votes: 15,665
Just watch it.....you will thank me later.....,)
26. Six Feet Under (2001–2005)
TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy, Drama
A chronicle of the lives of a dysfunctional family who run an independent funeral home in Los Angeles.
Stars: Peter Krause, Michael C. Hall, Frances Conroy, Lauren Ambrose
Votes: 149,442
This is very close to beeing my all time favorite. Such a damn good drama filled with everything you can think about. Grave digging fun.....;)
27. Sons of Anarchy (2008–2014)
TV-MA | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
A biker struggles to balance being a father and being involved in an outlaw motorcycle club.
Stars: Charlie Hunnam, Katey Sagal, Mark Boone Junior, Kim Coates
Votes: 323,527
This is a damn tuff one. Sometimes a very violent show, but its shown in a very realistic way without lame arse special effects.....I might be the only one but I dont really enjoy the fella playing the lead role. Not a good acteur in my eyes.......but the rest is fantastic....
28. The Sopranos (1999–2007)
TV-MA | 60 min | Crime, Drama
New Jersey mob boss Tony Soprano deals with personal and professional issues in his home and business life that affect his mental state, leading him to seek professional psychiatric counseling.
Stars: James Gandolfini, Lorraine Bracco, Edie Falco, Michael Imperioli
Votes: 471,477
Tony Soprano, whiskey, cigarrs, gun fights, shrinks, strip clubs........The Sopranos.......and italien food.....
29. Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993–1999)
TV-PG | 45 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
In the vicinity of the liberated planet of Bajor, the Federation space station Deep Space Nine guards the opening of a stable wormhole to the far side of the galaxy.
Stars: Avery Brooks, Rene Auberjonois, Cirroc Lofton, Alexander Siddig
Votes: 70,805
This list has no order/ranking, except here.....The Star Trek shows are in order/ranking.....my ranking order;) They are all very VERY good in their own way but the one standing out is DS9 for me. So many good caracters in this serie, situated on a space station in a very action filled area of the galaxy. Quark/Rom/Odo/Dax/Sisco/Obrian/Dukat/Garek/Brunt..FCA!!......and many more caracters makes this an epic tale in space. i have seen this one way to many times for it to be normal, so one can say Im addicted to this one......for real.....;)
30. Star Trek: Enterprise (2001–2005)
TV-PG | 60 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
A century before Captain Kirk's five-year mission, Jonathan Archer captains the United Earth ship Enterprise during the early years of Starfleet, leading up to the Earth-Romulan War and the formation of the Federation.
Stars: Scott Bakula, John Billingsley, Jolene Blalock, Dominic Keating
Votes: 59,115
Really never understood why this one is often put at the bottom of the Star Treks. Maybe its because its diffrent and set in a early era of the star trek saga. What I really love about Enterprise is that its very well connected thrue the hole show......and that it has the best caracter EVER in all the Star Treks...Dr. Phlox....;) (skip the last episod though)
31. Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987–1994)
TV-PG | 45 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Set almost 100 years after Captain Kirk's 5-year mission, a new generation of Starfleet officers sets off in the U.S.S. Enterprise-D on its own mission to go where no one has gone before.
Stars: Patrick Stewart, Brent Spiner, Jonathan Frakes, LeVar Burton
Votes: 136,074
This is a tie between STTNG and Voyager, but I got to start with one of them. After a pretty poor first season this saga gets goin. Alot of diffrent caracters, and alot "standing by it self" episodes. The humour is one thing that really stands out in this serie, really funny dry homour, love it!!............btw people, Im a trekkie and I dont like Klingons;)
32. Star Trek: Voyager (1995–2001)
TV-PG | 44 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Pulled to the far side of the galaxy, where the Federation is seventy-five years away at maximum warp speed, a Starfleet ship must cooperate with Maquis rebels to find a way home.
Stars: Kate Mulgrew, Robert Beltran, Roxann Dawson, Robert Duncan McNeill
Votes: 77,350
A great drama about the lost crew of two ships that are forced together to make the long long jouney home. Alot of caracters and allso here its the doctor that stands out......and ofcource Captain Janeway;) ( 7 of 9 isnt to hard on the eyes either;)
33. This Is England '86 (2010)
TV-MA | 47 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Shaun has just finished his final exams and he realizes he is no longer a kid. It's mid 80's England, and the gang are back, looking for a laugh, a job and something that resembles a future.
Stars: Andrew Ellis, Andrew Shim, Chanel Cresswell, Danielle Watson
Votes: 14,505
This serie starts with the movie "This is England", then its followed by two mini series ´86 and ´88. We follow the same crowd thrugh their ruff lives in the eighties. A truly fantastic drama that feels very real.....
34. Trailer Park Boys (2001–2018)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy, Crime
Three petty felons have a documentary made about their life in a trailer park.
Stars: John Paul Tremblay, Robb Wells, Mike Smith, John Dunsworth
Votes: 50,629
Oh dear oh dear, damn this is some funny stuff. Julian/Bubbles/Ricky are a "not so bright" group of people living in a canadien trailer park. Could very well be the funniest *beep* ive ever seen.......
35. The Tudors (2007–2010)
TV-MA | 60 min | Drama, History, Romance
A dramatic series about the reign and marriages of King Henry VIII.
Stars: Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Henry Cavill, Anthony Brophy, James Frain
Votes: 81,216
Epic drama about the older ages......just watch it!! ;)
36. Weeds (2005–2012)
TV-MA | 28 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
When a suburban mother turns to dealing marijuana in order to maintain her privileged lifestyle after her husband dies, she finds out just how addicted her entire neighborhood already is.
Stars: Mary-Louise Parker, Hunter Parrish, Alexander Gould, Kevin Nealon
Votes: 117,379
The tuff "green" mom in the suburbs that you dont wanna mess with......good fun....
37. The Wonder Years (1988–1993)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Kevin Arnold recalls growing up during the late 60s and early 70s; the turbulent social times make the transition from child to adult unusually interesting.
Stars: Fred Savage, Dan Lauria, Alley Mills, Jason Hervey
Votes: 40,787
Grew up with this one in my early teens, a warm and fun show for all ages.....Loved/love it!!
38. Planet Earth (2006)
TV-PG | 49 min | Documentary, Family
A documentary series on the wildlife found on Earth. Each episode covers a different habitat: deserts, mountains, deep oceans, shallow seas, forests, caves, polar regions, fresh water, plains and jungles. Narrated by David Attenborough.
Stars: Sigourney Weaver, David Attenborough, Nikolay Drozdov, Thomas Anguti Johnston
Votes: 220,288
Nature at its best, Attenborough makes it even better.....
39. Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969–1974)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
The original surreal sketch comedy showcase for the Monty Python troupe.
Stars: Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle
Votes: 78,798
This is it foks, the beginning of that kind of humour we all love. Are u here for an argument, funny walks or for buying a parrot......doesnt really matter, these guys own......all the way;)
40. The Adventures of Tintin (1991–1992)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
The adventures of the young reporter, his faithful dog and friends as they travel around the world on adventures.
Stars: Colin O'Meara, Thierry Wermuth, Christian Pelissier, Henri Labussière
Votes: 19,232
Good fun.......
41. The West Wing (1999–2006)
TV-14 | 42 min | Drama
Inside the lives of staffers in the West Wing of the White House.
Stars: Martin Sheen, Rob Lowe, Allison Janney, John Spencer
Votes: 85,581
A very smart and well done drama about politics in the White house and the personl life of these people trying to make everything work in the country over there......interesting show.....
42. Treme (2010–2013)
TV-MA | 55 min | Drama, Music
Life after Hurricane Katrina as the residents of New Orleans try to rebuild their lives, their homes, and their unique culture in the aftermath of one of the worst natural disasters in the USA.
Stars: Khandi Alexander, Rob Brown, Kim Dickens, Melissa Leo
Votes: 15,906
The music, vibe, people, places, streets, bars of New Orleans.....after......a new season (3) is coming this fall;)
43. Carnivàle (2003–2005)
TV-MA | 60 min | Drama, Fantasy, Mystery
During the Great Depression, an Oklahoma farm boy and a charismatic minister learn that they are key players in a proxy war being fought between Heaven and Hell.
Stars: Michael J. Anderson, Adrienne Barbeau, Clancy Brown, Debra Christofferson
Votes: 46,869
44. The Mighty Boosh (2003–2007)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Musical
Surreal British comedy in which Vince Noir and Howard Moon have adventures filled with oddball characters while working as Zoo Keepers, before pursuing a musical career and running a second-hand shop.
Stars: Julian Barratt, Noel Fielding, Michael Fielding, Rich Fulcher
Votes: 24,043
Hard to get more f......up then this, the crack fox still gives me nightmares. Very funny this one........
45. Wilfred (2007–2010)
25 min | Comedy, Drama
A depressed man is the only one who can see his girlfriend's dog as a full-grown man in a dog suit.
Stars: Jason Gann, Adam Zwar, Cindy Waddingham, Kim Gyngell
Votes: 3,146
The Australien one, good smoking fun this one......
46. An Idiot Abroad (2010–2012)
TV-14 | 43 min | Documentary, Adventure, Comedy
British comedy duo Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant send their simple and closed-minded friend Karl Pilkington on a trip around the world to experience a variety of people and cultures.
Stars: Karl Pilkington, Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant, Richard Yee
Votes: 34,336
Such a good idea by Gervais to send one of his best mates on horror trips around the world and the document it......Carl is ace!"!!!;)
47. Misfits (2009–2013)
TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
A group of young offenders doing community service gets struck by lightning during a storm and start to develop superpowers.
Stars: Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, Joe Gilgun, Iwan Rheon, Lauren Socha
Votes: 107,342
A brittish (anti) "Heroes" that kicks arse, very funny and wierd stuff. Love the foul language in this one.......
48. Boardwalk Empire (2010–2014)
TV-MA | 60 min | Crime, Drama
An Atlantic City politician plays both sides of the law by conspiring with gangsters during the Prohibition era.
Stars: Steve Buscemi, Kelly Macdonald, Michael Shannon, Shea Whigham
Votes: 203,169
The thin line between political and criminal activity in the east coast pearl, Atlantic City.....Nucky tries to stay on top in this city built on bribes.....
49. Solsidan (2010– )
22 min | Comedy, Drama
The lives of two very different families in the posh neighborhood of Solsidan in Sweden.
Stars: Felix Herngren, Johan Rheborg, Josephine Bornebusch, Mia Skäringer
Votes: 7,994
A fantastic and extremly funny comedy about the lives of a couple of families in the wealthy suburbs of Stockholm. I think theres a few out there with subtitles......well worth watching......
50. V (1984–1985)
TV-PG | 1,088 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
A year after Liberation Day, courtesy of the red-dust bacteria, the humanoid, lizard-like aliens develop a resistance to the micro-organism and try to regain control of the Earth--only now, some humans are knowingly working with them.
Stars: Marc Singer, Faye Grant, Michael Ironside, Jane Badler
Votes: 14,045
The original one that took us all by storm back in the 80s.....Robert Englund was my favorite in this one.....(and the badass alien lady);)
51. Hill Street Blues (1981–1987)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The lives and work of the staff of an inner city police precinct.
Stars: Daniel J. Travanti, Michael Warren, Bruce Weitz, James Sikking
Votes: 10,567
I grew up with this wonderful police drama set in Chicago. Many MANY good acteurs went on this serie over the years.
52. Falcon Crest (1981–1990)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Romance
Set in the vineyards of California, this prime-time soap opera presented the conflict in the powerful Gioberti family, owners of the vast Falcon Crest Winery.
Stars: Jane Wyman, Lorenzo Lamas, Chao Li Chi, David Selby
Votes: 4,276
Back in thoose days it was either Dallas, Dynastin or Falcon Crest......and I saw them all but Falcon Crest was definatly the gem of the 3.....
53. Big Love (2006–2011)
TV-MA | 60 min | Drama
A Utah polygamist who owns home improvement stores in the Salt Lake City area juggles relationships with three wives while trying to keep his complex family life from becoming a public scandal.
Stars: Bill Paxton, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Chloë Sevigny, Ginnifer Goodwin
Votes: 23,274
Coming from a vey unreligious country like me this one is very strange and facinating at the same time. Alot of good acteurs in this one.....
54. The X-Files (1993–2018)
TV-14 | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Two F.B.I. Agents, Fox Mulder the believer and Dana Scully the skeptic, investigate the strange and unexplained, while hidden forces work to impede their efforts.
Stars: David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Mitch Pileggi, William B. Davis
Votes: 249,871
Fox Mulder, aliens, conspiracies......you got to love it!!;)
55. Diff'rent Strokes (1978–1986)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
The misadventures of a wealthy Manhattan family who adopted the children of their late African American housekeeper from Harlem.
Stars: Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges, Conrad Bain, Dana Plato
Votes: 12,410
What you talking about Willis!!;) Before my time but it was shown a couple of years later in my country. A very heart warming serie....and funny....
56. Sherlock (2010–2017)
TV-14 | 90 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The quirky spin on Conan Doyle's iconic sleuth pitches him as a "high-functioning sociopath" in modern-day London. Assisting him in his investigations: Afghanistan War vet John Watson, who's introduced to Holmes by a mutual acquaintance.
Stars: Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman, Una Stubbs, Rupert Graves
Votes: 998,689
Probably the best adaption of Sir Arthur Conan Doyles master piece....
57. ALF (1986–1990)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi
When an ugly creature, who loves eating cats, crash-lands into the Tanner family's garage, they treat him as a guest and allow him to live with them as he comments on the stupidity of mankind.
Stars: Mihaly 'Michu' Meszaros, Paul Fusco, Max Wright, Anne Schedeen
Votes: 39,144
Was abit unsure about this one ending up on the list, but since it gave me so much joy back in the days it was allowed on.....;)
58. Jeeves and Wooster (1990–1993)
TV-PG | 55 min | Comedy
Bertram Wooster, a well-intentioned, wealthy layabout, has a habit of getting himself into trouble and it's up to his brilliant valet, Jeeves, to get him out.
Stars: Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie, Richard Dixon, Robert Daws
Votes: 13,150
Dont think you can get more Brittish then this one......this is a gem worth watching......
59. Only Fools and Horses (1981–2003)
TV-PG | 95 min | Comedy
Comedy that follows two brothers from London's rough Peckham estate as they wheel and deal through a number of dodgy deals and search for the big score that'll make them millionaires.
Stars: David Jason, Nicholas Lyndhurst, Roger Lloyd Pack, Buster Merryfield
Votes: 56,720
....."my names not Rodney!!!" Top notch brittish comedy.....
60. Sesame Street (1969– )
TV-Y | 55 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
On a special inner city street, the inhabitants, human and muppet, teach preschool subjects with comedy, cartoons, games, and songs.
Stars: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Caroll Spinney, Jerry Nelson
Votes: 15,382
doesnt matter what age you are, this is fantastic!! Bring it on to the new generations!!!
61. North and South, Book I (1985)
TV-PG | 94 min | Drama, History, Romance
Two friends, one northern and one southern, struggle to maintain their friendship as events build towards the American Civil War.
Stars: Kirstie Alley, Georg Stanford Brown, David Carradine, Philip Casnoff
Votes: 11,901
An epic drama about the struggle between the north and south in the american civil war........
62. Havoc in Heaven (1961)
Not Rated | 114 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Sun Wukong, the King of the Monkeys, sets off on his first adventure to gain a worthy weapon. This earns the attention of the Jade Emperor of Heaven.
Directors: Wan Laiming, Cheng Tang | Stars: Yue-Feng Qiu, Run-Sheng Fu, Hans Alfredson, Ke Bi
Votes: 2,393
A wonderful chinese animated saga about the monkey king, allso sometimes called Havoc........
63. Sagan om Skrotnisse och hans vänner (1985)
190 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
Skrotnisse and his son Kalle work in a junk yard, situated in the middle of a small town. Skrotnisse has a childhood friend, the inventor and hermit Bertil Enstöring. He has written down ... See full summary »
Stars: Christer Boustedt, Sven Lindberg, Helge Skoog, Laila Westersund
Votes: 838
a great old swedish serie part animated, part dolls and part real humans.....very dry and funny humour.....
64. NileCity 105.6 (1995)
180 min | Comedy
Percy Nilegård has gotten in to the commercial radio business. The radio station rents premises of the fire station and its chief, the self willed Greger who's in charge of six well built ... See full summary »
Stars: Robert Gustafsson, Jonas Inde, Andres Lokko, Johan Rheborg
Votes: 3,599
About a very chaotic radio station based inside a fire station!??!;) Funny as hell......
65. L.A. Law (1986–1994)
TV-PG | 46 min | Drama
The lives and work of the staff of a major Los Angeles law firm.
Stars: Corbin Bernsen, Jill Eikenberry, Alan Rachins, Michael Tucker
Votes: 6,467
I think its the same ones behind this one as Hill street blues. They swapped city and profession and its the funky colours of the 80s;)
66. Cold Feet (1997–2020)
TV-PG | 45 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
The show follows the lives of 30-something couples Adam and Rachel, Pete and Jenny, and David and Karen as they navigate love and life in Manchester.
Stars: James Nesbitt, Robert Bathurst, John Thomson, Hermione Norris
Votes: 4,811
A romantic and fun drama about a gang of friends, this show really warms ones heart.....just watch it and enjoy....
67. The Kingdom (1994–2022)
TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Doctors at an ultramodern hospital in Denmark become convinced, by way of weird, inexplicable happenings, that the place is haunted.
Stars: Ernst-Hugo Järegård, Kirsten Rolffes, Ghita Nørby, Søren Pilmark
Votes: 20,348 | Gross: $0.09M
A very disturbing danish thriller.......good stuff.....
68. Freaks and Geeks (1999–2000)
TV-14 | 45 min | Comedy, Drama
A high school mathlete starts hanging out with a group of burnouts while her younger brother navigates his freshman year.
Stars: Linda Cardellini, John Francis Daley, James Franco, Samm Levine
Votes: 153,272
Weeeeeeeeeell, hmmmmmm........not as good as the myth said but still worth ending up on this list. Think they got the freaks abit wrong ..... but hey, thats just me;)
69. The Black Donnellys (2007)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama
Four young Irish brothers are caught up in New York's underworld of organized crime.
Stars: Jonathan Tucker, Tom Guiry, Olivia Wilde, Billy Lush
Votes: 14,376
A great drama about irish-american brothers trying to survive in the tough neighbourhood........
70. It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2005– )
TV-MA | 22 min | Comedy
Five friends with big egos and small brains are the proprietors of an Irish pub in Philadelphia.
Stars: Charlie Day, Glenn Howerton, Rob McElhenney, Kaitlin Olson
Votes: 251,898
Well over the top, but its hard not to love this one, these 5 f....up bar owners are funny to follow......
71. Lost (2004–2010)
TV-14 | 5,445 min | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
The survivors of a plane crash are forced to work together in order to survive on a seemingly deserted tropical island.
Stars: Jorge Garcia, Josh Holloway, Yunjin Kim, Evangeline Lilly
Votes: 595,317
Thought and thought about this one ending up on the list or not.....hmmm, well since I really enjoyed 3 seasons of it I guess it deserves a spot......a close call though....;)
72. Flight of the Conchords (2007–2009)
TV-MA | 28 min | Comedy, Music, Musical
Bret and Jemaine are Flight of the Conchords, a folk-rock band from New Zealand living in New York City in search of stardom.
Stars: Jemaine Clement, Bret McKenzie, Rhys Darby, Kristen Schaal
Votes: 66,031
These singing Kiwis are damn funny, good stuff.......
73. The Inbetweeners (2008–2010)
TV-14 | 25 min | Comedy
Follows four friends and their antics during their final years of school.
Stars: Simon Bird, James Buckley, Blake Harrison, Joe Thomas
Votes: 94,372
A really funny brittish "freaks and geeks-ish" serie, but whatever you do, do not watch the movie......its unrealistic bad.....
74. Entourage (2004–2011)
TV-MA | 28 min | Comedy, Drama
Film star, Vince Chase, navigates the vapid terrain of Los Angeles with a close circle of friends and his trusty agent.
Stars: Kevin Connolly, Adrian Grenier, Kevin Dillon, Jerry Ferrara
Votes: 176,856
This serie wasnt supposed to end up on the list but since it has Jonny Drama I had to put it on, a funnier caracter is hard to find.....
75. Children of Dune (2003)
Unrated | 89 min | Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
The twins of Paul "Muad'dib" Atreides become embroiled in the political landscape of Arrakis ("Dune") and the rest of the universe.
Stars: Alec Newman, Daniela Amavia, James McAvoy, Jessica Brooks
Votes: 15,168
Actually a sequel to another mini-serie (Dune) that one you have to watch as well, not as good as this one though. Feels like they learned from their mistakes in this one. Watch the older movie as well before (Dune / The movie)......a great saga this one.....
76. Pride and Prejudice (1995)
TV-PG | 55 min | Drama, Romance
While the arrival of wealthy gentlemen sends her marriage-minded mother into a frenzy, willful and opinionated Elizabeth Bennet matches wits with haughty Mr. Darcy.
Stars: Colin Firth, Jennifer Ehle, Susannah Harker, Julia Sawalha
Votes: 92,316
A true classic, everyone should see this one......a great love story...
77. The Stand (1994)
Not Rated | 90 min | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
After a deadly plague kills most of the world's population, the remaining survivors split into two groups - one led by a benevolent elder and the other by a malevolent being - to face each other in a final battle between good and evil.
Stars: Gary Sinise, Molly Ringwald, Jamey Sheridan, Laura San Giacomo
Votes: 38,420
Maybe the only one of Kings books that is followed allmost to the letter.....a fantastic mini-serie based on a fantastic book.....
78. It (1990)
TV-14 | 96 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery
In 1960, seven pre-teen outcasts fight an evil demon who poses as a child-killing clown. Thirty years later, they reunite to stop the demon once and for all when it returns to their hometown.
Stars: Richard Thomas, Tim Reid, Annette O'Toole, Harry Anderson
Votes: 140,891
Wow, what a wonderful ride this one is.......I dont want to spoil it but its all great up til the last 10 min. if you ask me;( I cant stand clowns after this one......
79. Roots (1977)
TV-14 | 74 min | Biography, Drama, History
A dramatization of author Alex Haley's family line from ancestor Kunta Kinte's enslavement to his descendants' liberation.
Stars: LeVar Burton, Robert Reed, John Amos, Louis Gossett Jr.
Votes: 18,882
Classic stuff......
80. Coupling (2000–2004)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Romance
Six best friends talk about all aspects of sex and relationships on their never-ending quest to find true love.
Stars: Jack Davenport, Gina Bellman, Sarah Alexander, Kate Isitt
Votes: 47,708
Its like taking "Friends" and add a more realistic way of talking and behaving in real life, and at the same time its not...!?! Got it??!? ;) I can identify myself much more with this one, maybe because im european and this is more the way we act "over here".....;) Its all good except the "Jane" caracter, no one is that dumb, for real.....
81. Spaced (1999–2001)
TV-14 | 25 min | Comedy
Friends Tim and Daisy, 20-something North Londoners with uncertain futures, must pretend to be a couple to live in the only apartment they can afford.
Stars: Simon Pegg, Jessica Hynes, Julia Deakin, Nick Frost
Votes: 57,677
Hehehe, this is damn funny and brittish;)
82. Upstairs, Downstairs (1971–1975)
TV-14 | 60 min | Drama
The lives and fortunes of the Bellamy family and their below-stairs servant staff at 165 Eaton Place play out against the social, political and historical backdrop of Edwardian London from 1903 to 1930.
Stars: Gordon Jackson, David Langton, Jean Marsh, Angela Baddeley
Votes: 3,568
Could actually be the best thing on telly that ever came from the brittish isles........yes its made way way back then but it doesnt really matter, this is top notch back then and NOW......
83. Lark Rise to Candleford (2008–2011)
TV-PG | 53 min | Drama, Romance
An adaptation of Flora Thompson's autobiographical novel "Lark Rise To Candleford", set in 19 century Oxfordshire, in which a young girl moves to the local market town to begin an apprenticeship as a postmistress.
Stars: Olivia Hallinan, Sarah Lancashire, Julia Sawalha, Fergus Drysdale
Votes: 8,410
One of thoose brittish/feel good/good acting/back then - shows. Loved it!!!
84. American Horror Story (2011– )
TV-MA | 60 min | Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi
An anthology series centering on different characters and locations, showcasing different aspects of horror.
Stars: Lady Gaga, Kathy Bates, Angela Bassett, Sarah Paulson
Votes: 343,718
The horror and speed of it all the first 5 episodes is nuthing Ive ever seen on telly, some scary *beep* in this one I tell ya.....
85. Skins (2007–2013)
TV-MA | 46 min | Drama
The story of a group of British teens who are trying to grow up and find love and happiness despite questionable parenting and teachers who would rather be friends (and lovers) than authority figures.
Stars: Kaya Scodelario, Nicholas Hoult, Joe Dempsie, Hannah Murray
Votes: 93,105
An absolut gem, but only for 2 seasons. They switch the hole crew after every two years and season 3 and the ones after doesnt even come close to the first ones. Its like a total new show;( So for me Skins in only a two season serie;)
86. Bleak House (2005)
TV-PG | 30 min | Crime, Drama
A suspenseful tale about the injustices of the 19th Century English legal system.
Stars: Anna Maxwell Martin, Carey Mulligan, Denis Lawson, Gillian Anderson
Votes: 10,628
Be sure that you watch this one closly, alot of plots and things goin on at the same time. Alot of good acting in this one.......wonderful stuff;)
87. Jekyll (2007)
56 min | Crime, Horror, Sci-Fi
London, 2007. Tom Jackman is the only living descendent of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. He has made a deal with his dark side: a body share. What Mr. Hyde doesn't know is that Tom has a family.... See full summary »
Stars: James Nesbitt, Gina Bellman, Denis Lawson, Michelle Ryan
Votes: 7,755
A very good adaptation, well acted....
88. The Fades (2011)
55 min | Fantasy, Horror, Mystery
Paul has apocalyptic dreams, and sees spirits of the dead called The Fades. He must stop them before they destroy humanity.
Stars: Lily Loveless, Tom Ellis, Daniel Kaluuya, Iain De Caestecker
Votes: 7,018
Abit scary and wierd brittish Sci fi.....
89. The Deep (2010)
60 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
A research submarine beneath the Arctic stumbles upon a terrifying secret with earth-shattering consequences.
Stars: James Nesbitt, Orla Brady, Goran Visnjic, Minnie Driver
Votes: 1,470
90. The Wire (2002–2008)
TV-MA | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
The Baltimore drug scene, as seen through the eyes of drug dealers and law enforcement.
Stars: Dominic West, Lance Reddick, Sonja Sohn, Wendell Pierce
Votes: 377,620
91. Space: Above and Beyond (1995–1996)
60 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
The Earth is embroiled in a desperate war against alien invaders, and this series focuses on one squadron of Marine pilots involved in it.
Stars: Morgan Weisser, Kristen Cloke, Rodney Rowland, Joel de la Fuente
Votes: 8,668
92. Luck (2011–2012)
TV-MA | 52 min | Drama, Sport
A television series centered around characters who are tied to the same horse-racing track.
Stars: Dustin Hoffman, Dennis Farina, John Ortiz, Richard Kind
Votes: 6,212
93. Midsomer Murders (1997– )
TV-14 | 90 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A veteran Detective Chief Inspector and his young Sergeant investigate murders around the regional community of Midsomer County.
Stars: John Nettles, Jane Wymark, Barry Jackson, Neil Dudgeon
Votes: 39,457
94. Homeland (2011–2020)
TV-MA | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A bipolar CIA operative becomes convinced a prisoner of war has been turned by al-Qaeda and is planning to carry out a terrorist attack on American soil.
Stars: Claire Danes, Mandy Patinkin, Damian Lewis, Rupert Friend
Votes: 360,985
95. Modern Family (2009–2020)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Three different, but related, families face trials and tribulations in their own uniquely comedic ways.
Stars: Ed O'Neill, Sofía Vergara, Julie Bowen, Ty Burrell
Votes: 483,698
96. Parenthood (2010–2015)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Drama
The lives and tragedies of the Braverman family tree.
Stars: Peter Krause, Lauren Graham, Dax Shepard, Monica Potter
Votes: 37,557
97. Rome (2005–2007)
TV-MA | 60 min | Action, Drama, Romance
A down-to-earth account of the lives of both illustrious and ordinary Romans set in the last days of the Roman Republic.
Stars: Kevin McKidd, Ray Stevenson, Polly Walker, Kerry Condon
Votes: 185,392
98. The Ricky Gervais Show (2010–2012)
TV-MA | 30 min | Animation, Comedy, Talk-Show
Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant talk to Karl Pilkington about important things in life whilst Karl provides anything but intelligent answers. Comedy at its finest with wonderful animation.
Votes: 17,151
99. How to Make It in America (2010–2011)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
A group of 20 somethings living in New York City. Ben and Cameron work on starting a fashion company, while enjoying their lives in the greatest city in the world.
Stars: Bryan Greenberg, Victor Rasuk, Lake Bell, Eddie Kaye Thomas
Votes: 16,215
100. The Booth at the End (2011–2012)
30 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller
An apparently random group of strangers each enter into a Faustian pact with a mysterious figure, whom they believe possesses the power to grant any wish. In return, they must carry out an assigned task and update him on their progress.
Stars: Xander Berkeley, Jennifer Del Rosario, Jenni Blong, Michelle Dunker
Votes: 5,120
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