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51. Surviving Comics: The Documentary (2024)

Documentary | Filming

Surviving Comics is a feature-length documentary currently in production that showcases the remarkable resilience of Comic Book Retail throughout the decades, surviving economic hardships, ... See full summary »

Directors: Joe Nicklo, Danny Soto | Stars: Frank Calcines, Vincent Zurzolo, David Craig, Mitch Cutler

52. Dig Comics (2009)

19 min | Documentary, Short, History

Is the American art form of comics dying? 'Dig Comics' hits the streets to convert everyday people into new fans. Comic creators, retailers, and historians weigh in on what went wrong and ... See full summary »

Directors: Miguel Cima, Ertug Tufekcioglu | Stars: Miguel Cima, Dame Darcy, Jeph Loeb, Scott Shaw

Votes: 40

53. You Are What You Eat (2014)

Short

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Director: Mercy Malas | Stars: Ali Angeles, Anthony Desmond, Roka Kurumi, Mercy Malas

54. Are You Afraid of the Dark? (1990–2000)
Episode: The Tale of the Ghastly Grinner (1994)

Not Rated | 22 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

A young comic book fan/artist unleashes a villain from a rare comic book, who turns people into laughing zombies!

Director: Ron Oliver | Stars: Amos Crawley, Heidi Burbela, Neil Kroetsch, Missy Christianssen

Votes: 721

55. Blue Murder (2001–2004)
Episode: Love and Marriage (2003)

Drama, Crime

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Director: T.W. Peacocke | Stars: Joel Keller, Jeremy Ratchford, Tamara Hickey, Benz Antoine

56. Cold Squad (1998–2005)
Episode: Girlfriend in a Closet (2004)

TV-PG | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Wanda takes Len to work, and he unexpectedly finds his bags packed in the trunk of the car. Steve Baker, a suspect in the disappearance of a teenage girl three years ago, requests police protection after someone shoots into his house.

Director: Gary Harvey | Stars: Julie Stewart, Matthew Bennett, Garry Chalk, Joely Collins

Votes: 16

57. Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999– )
Episode: Mean (2004)

TV-14 | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

When a schoolgirl's body is found in the trunk of a car, Stabler and Benson find themselves investigating allegations of bullying among her classmates.

Director: Constantine Makris | Stars: Christopher Meloni, Mariska Hargitay, Richard Belzer, Diane Neal

Votes: 1,032

58. NewsRadio (1995–1999)
Episode: Chock (1998)

TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Romance

On his 32nd birthday, Dave gets visited by three old college friends of his who want him to quit his job and join their old a capella singing group.

Director: Tom Cherones | Stars: Dave Foley, Stephen Root, Andy Dick, Maura Tierney

Votes: 339

59. The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode: Radioactive Man (1995)

TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy

A Hollywood film crew shoots an adaptation of the "Radioactive Man" comics in Springfield, with Rainier Wolfcastle in the title role and a reluctant Milhouse as his sidekick, Fallout Boy.

Director: Susie Dietter | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith

Votes: 3,274

60. Rocko's Modern Life (1993–1996)
Episode: Power Trip/To Heck and Back (1993)

TV-Y7 | 23 min | Animation, Comedy, Family

When his boss goes out of town, Rocko is left in charge of the store./Heffer chokes on a chicken rib cage at a Chokey Chicken restaurant and has an after-death experience with Peaches in "Heck".

Directors: Joe Murray, Stephen Hillenburg, Mr. Lawrence | Stars: Carlos Alazraqui, Tom Kenny, Charlie Adler, Mr. Lawrence

Votes: 151

61. The O.C. (2003–2007)
Episode: The Chrismukk-huh? (2006)

TV-14 | 44 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

In a parallel universe, Sandy is married to Julie, Kirsten is Mrs. Jimmy Cooper, Summer is engaged to Ches, and Seth is in full geek mode. And Ryan and Taylor, stuck there after a fall, must change it.

Director: Ian Toynton | Stars: Peter Gallagher, Kelly Rowan, Ben McKenzie, Adam Brody

Votes: 683

62. The O.C. (2003–2007)
Episode: The Summer Bummer (2006)

TV-14 | 43 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Summer gets kicked out Brown, thanks to her friend Che. Ryan has fantasies about Taylor after kissing each other. And Kaitlin throws a party at Dr. Roberts house to get even with a popular girl.

Director: Michael Lange | Stars: Peter Gallagher, Kelly Rowan, Ben McKenzie, Adam Brody

Votes: 507

63. Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode: The Dark Defender (2007)

TV-MA | 56 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Dexter discovers that the man is still alive who murdered his mother in front of him as a boy, and confronts the killer as part of his recovery from addiction - but he also discovers that old impulses die hard.

Director: Keith Gordon | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Julie Benz, Jennifer Carpenter, Erik King

Votes: 5,765

64. Heroes (2006–2010)
Episode: Chapter Three 'Building 26' (2009)

TV-14 | 43 min | Drama, Fantasy, Sci-Fi

Imprisoned inside the super-secret 'Building 26' which is Nathan's base of operations to experiment and terminate people with abilities, Tracy struggles to survive various "heat" ... See full summary »

Director: Sergio Mimica-Gezzan | Stars: Jack Coleman, Greg Grunberg, Ali Larter, James Kyson

Votes: 1,127

65. Heroes (2006–2010)
Episode: Chapter Six 'Shades of Gray' (2009)

TV-14 | 43 min | Drama, Fantasy, Sci-Fi

Now on his own, Sylar finally finds his biological father, Samson Gray, a reclusive, lung-cancer ridden taxidermist, to confront him with questions about his past, but soon learns that ... See full summary »

Director: Greg Beeman | Stars: Jack Coleman, Greg Grunberg, Ali Larter, James Kyson

Votes: 1,114

66. Criminal Minds (2005– )
Episode: True Night (2007)

TV-14 | 42 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

The team heads to LA to investigate a number of brutal killings which turn out to be related to the creator of a graphic novel, Jonny McHale.

Director: Edward Allen Bernero | Stars: Joe Mantegna, Paget Brewster, Shemar Moore, Matthew Gray Gubler

Votes: 2,421

67. Pantheon (2022–2023)
Episode: The Gods Will Not Be Chained (2022)

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

Chanda takes revenge on the man who imprisoned him. Maddie learns more about Cody and the person who helped her free her dad. Caspian becomes more suspicious of Logorhythms.

Directors: Micah Gunnell, Juno John Lee | Stars: Katie Chang, Paul Dano, Aaron Eckhart, Rosemarie DeWitt

Votes: 343

68. The Big Bang Theory (2007–2019)
Episode: The Hofstadter Isotope (2009)

TV-PG | 20 min | Comedy, Romance

Leonard is upset when the owner of the comic book store goes on a date with Penny, so he convinces Howard and Raj to take him to a bar so that he can pick up a woman of his own.

Director: Mark Cendrowski | Stars: Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg

Votes: 4,066

69. The Big Bang Theory (2007–2019)
Episode: The Classified Materials Turbulence (2009)

TV-PG | 19 min | Comedy, Romance

Penny's second date with Stuart has significant implications for Leonard. Howard enlists the guys' help with one of his NASA projects.

Director: Mark Cendrowski | Stars: Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg

Votes: 4,024

70. Corner Gas (2004–2009)
Episode: Shirt Disturber (2009)

TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy

Brent and Hank head off to a comic book signing, where Brent's nerdiness becomes very clear. Wanda's gift buying leads Lacey to tell people she's cheap. Karen makes senior rookie, while Davis sidelines as a home alarm salesperson.

Director: David Storey | Stars: Brent Butt, Gabrielle Miller, Fred Ewanuick, Eric Peterson

Votes: 116

71. The Big Bang Theory (2007–2019)
Episode: The Creepy Candy Coating Corollary (2009)

TV-PG | 20 min | Comedy, Romance

Leonard is forced to ask Penny to set Howard up with one of her friends, while Sheldon seeks payback against sci-fi star Wil Wheaton.

Director: Mark Cendrowski | Stars: Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg

Votes: 4,182

72. The Big Bang Theory (2007–2019)
Episode: The Guitarist Amplification (2009)

TV-PG | 20 min | Comedy, Romance

Sheldon is caught in the middle when Leonard and Penny argue about Penny's friend staying at her apartment.

Director: Mark Cendrowski | Stars: Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg

Votes: 3,948

73. The Big Bang Theory (2007–2019)
Episode: The Excelsior Acquisition (2010)

TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Romance

Sheldon misses an opportunity to get Stan Lee's autograph because he has to make an appearance in traffic court.

Director: Peter Chakos | Stars: Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg

Votes: 3,976

74. United States of Tara (2009–2011)
Episode: Dept. of F'd Up Family Services (2010)

TV-MA | 26 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

An imminent visit from a social worker sends Max into a tailspin. Tara horns in on Kate's friendship with Lynda. Courtney pushes Marshall to the brink. Neil discovers Charmaine's big secret.

Director: Tricia Brock | Stars: Toni Collette, John Corbett, Rosemarie DeWitt, Keir Gilchrist

Votes: 210

75. The Big Bang Theory (2007–2019)
Episode: The Justice League Recombination (2010)

TV-PG | 20 min | Comedy, Romance

The guys enter a costume contest as members of the Justice League and convince Penny and Zack to join them.

Director: Mark Cendrowski | Stars: Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg

Votes: 4,359

76. The Big Bang Theory (2007–2019)
Episode: The Desperation Emanation (2010)

TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Romance

Sheldon is scared that he is in a relationship when Amy asks him to meet her mother, and Leonard asks Howard and Bernadette to set him up because he is the only person in the group without a girlfriend.

Director: Mark Cendrowski | Stars: Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg

Votes: 3,801

77. Law & Order (1990– )
Episode: Love Eternal (2010)

TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Detectives suspect that a tacky and volatile wife murdered her husband, but they soon discover that the victim may have backed out of a conspiracy with fellow husbands to hide assets from their wives until their divorces.

Director: William Klayer | Stars: Jeremy Sisto, Anthony Anderson, S. Epatha Merkerson, Linus Roache

Votes: 272

78. Bored to Death (2009–2011)
Episode: I've Been Living Like a Demented God! (2010)

TV-MA | 28 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

A professor hires Jonathan to track down a valuable item. George finds an alibi to explain the results of his drug test. Flushed with cash from his "Super Ray" comic book, Ray heads to the bar - and meets a familiar barfly.

Director: Michael Lehmann | Stars: Jason Schwartzman, Zach Galifianakis, Ted Danson, Heather Burns

Votes: 408

79. Castle (2009–2016)
Episode: Heroes and Villains (2011)

TV-14 | 45 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

Sex offender ex-con Tyler Faris is found in an alley, cut in half by a sword. Faris' victim claims that a man in a superhero uniform saved her. Even Castle doesn't recognize the uniform, ... See full summary »

Director: Jeff Bleckner | Stars: Nathan Fillion, Stana Katic, Susan Sullivan, Jon Huertas

Votes: 1,412

80. The Big Bang Theory (2007–2019)
Episode: The Good Guy Fluctuation (2011)

TV-PG | 20 min | Comedy, Romance

Sheldon tries to get into the spirit of Halloween by trying to scare the guys after they prank him. Leonard seeks Penny's advice when an attractive comic book artist takes an interest in him.

Director: Mark Cendrowski | Stars: Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg

Votes: 4,498

81. The Big Bang Theory (2007–2019)
Episode: The Friendship Contraction (2012)

TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Romance

Leonard signs out of his roommate agreement, reducing himself and Sheldon to mere acquaintances, while Howard tries to think of a cool astronaut nickname for himself.

Director: Mark Cendrowski | Stars: Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg

Votes: 3,552

82. The Big Bang Theory (2007–2019)
Episode: The Date Night Variable (2012)

TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Romance

Raj crashes Sheldon and Amy's second anniversary and interferes in Leonard and Penny's relationship. Howard gets caught in the middle of an argument between Bernadette and his mother.

Director: Mark Cendrowski | Stars: Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg

Votes: 4,546

83. The Big Bang Theory (2007–2019)
Episode: The Weekend Vortex (2012)

TV-PG | 20 min | Comedy, Romance

Sheldon has to choose between joining Amy at her aunt's birthday party or playing videogames all weekend with the guys.

Director: Mark Cendrowski | Stars: Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Simon Helberg, Kunal Nayyar

Votes: 3,655

84. Haven (2010–2015)
Episode: Sarah (2012)

TV-14 | 44 min | Crime, Drama, Fantasy

Duke and Nathan are sent back in time to 1955, and Audrey is the only one who realizes that their actions are having serious consequences in present-day Haven.

Director: Stephen Reynolds | Stars: Emily Rose, Lucas Bryant, Eric Balfour, Maurice Dean Wint

Votes: 508

85. The Big Bang Theory (2007–2019)
Episode: The Bakersfield Expedition (2013)

TV-14 | 21 min | Comedy, Romance

The guys are stranded in the middle of nowhere when Leonard's car is stolen on the way to the Bakersfield Comic-Con. Back home, the girls try to figure out why the guys are so fascinated with comic books.

Director: Mark Cendrowski | Stars: Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg

Votes: 4,048

86. The Big Bang Theory (2007–2019)
Episode: The Tangible Affection Proof (2013)

TV-14 | 21 min | Comedy, Romance

Sheldon gets Alex to buy a Valentine's Day gift for Amy. Leonard, Penny, Howard and Bernadette have a disastrous dinner together. Raj and Stuart host a "Lonely People" party at the comic book store.

Director: Mark Cendrowski | Stars: Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg

Votes: 3,588

87. The Big Bang Theory (2007–2019)
Episode: The Deception Verification (2013)

TV-14 | 21 min | Comedy, Romance

Sheldon feels betrayed when Leonard returns from the North Sea and wants to spend his time with Penny instead of him. Howard's latest foray into helping his mother has some disastrous side effects.

Director: Mark Cendrowski | Stars: Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg

Votes: 3,875

88. The Big Bang Theory (2007–2019)
Episode: The Scavenger Vortex (2013)

TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Romance

The gang get competitive when they are forced to take part in Raj's scavenger hunt.

Director: Mark Cendrowski | Stars: Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg

Votes: 4,734

89. The Big Bang Theory (2007–2019)
Episode: The Occupation Recalibration (2014)

TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Romance

Sheldon tries to relax after he is forced to take a vacation. Leonard struggles to be supportive of Penny after she quits her job. Amy receives unwanted attention from a co-worker. Bernadette seeks Stuart's help in replacing one of Howard's comic books.

Director: Mark Cendrowski | Stars: Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg

Votes: 3,303

90. The Big Bang Theory (2007–2019)
Episode: The Status Quo Combustion (2014)

TV-14 | 21 min | Comedy, Romance

Sheldon gets upset about his career, the destruction of the comic book store and Leonard and Penny's future living arrangements. Howard and Bernadette struggle to keep hold of a caregiver for Mrs. Wolowitz.

Director: Mark Cendrowski | Stars: Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg

Votes: 3,361

91. The Big Bang Theory (2007–2019)
Episode: The Commitment Determination (2015)

TV-PG | 20 min | Comedy, Romance

As Sheldon presses Leonard and Penny to set a wedding date, he encounters major changes in his relationship with Amy. Meanwhile, Raj wonders if he should break up with Emily, and Howard and Bernadette struggle to ask Stuart to move out.

Director: Mark Cendrowski | Stars: Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg

Votes: 3,484

92. The Big Bang Theory (2007–2019)
Episode: The 2003 Approximation (2015)

TV-14 | 19 min | Comedy, Romance

An impending change to his living arrangements inspires Sheldon to revert to 2003, before he met Penny and Leonard. Raj and Howard form a band for the comic book store.

Director: Mark Cendrowski | Stars: Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg

Votes: 3,140

93. The Big Bang Theory (2007–2019)
Episode: The Perspiration Implementation (2015)

TV-PG | 19 min | Comedy, Romance

Kripke expresses interest in Amy while leading a fencing lesson for the guys. Meanwhile, Stuart seeks help from the girls in getting more women interested in the comic book store.

Director: Mark Cendrowski | Stars: Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg

Votes: 3,063

94. The Big Bang Theory (2007–2019)
Episode: The Proposal Proposal (2017)

TV-14 | 21 min | Comedy, Romance

Amy has trouble deciding whether or not she should marry Sheldon. Meanwhile, Bernadette confides in Penny when she finds out some huge news.

Director: Mark Cendrowski | Stars: Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg

Votes: 3,077

95. The Big Bang Theory (2007–2019)
Episode: The Paintball Scattering (2019)

TV-PG | 19 min | Comedy, Romance

Penny and Leonard organize a paintball game, which results in mayhem when Sheldon becomes jealous of Amy. Raj catches Anu with her ex-boyfriend. Stuart doesn't want to move in with Denise.

Director: Mark Cendrowski | Stars: Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg

Votes: 2,426

96. Young Sheldon (2017–2024)
Episode: A Therapist, a Comic Book, and a Breakfast Sausage (2017)

TV-PG | 19 min | Comedy

Sheldon fears solid food after choking on a sausage; Sheldon discovers his first comic book.

Director: Jaffar Mahmood | Stars: Iain Armitage, Zoe Perry, Lance Barber, Montana Jordan

Votes: 1,899

97. Milo Murphy's Law (2016–2019)
Episode: Love Toboggan/The Island of Lost Dakotas (2017)

TV-Y7 | 22 min | Animation, Short, Action

Sara goes on a date with the guy from the comic book store. Dakota goes back in time to save Cavendish.

Directors: Bob Bowen, George Elliott, Keith Oliver | Stars: 'Weird Al' Yankovic, Sabrina Carpenter, Mekai Curtis, Pamela Adlon

Votes: 110

98. Young Sheldon (2017–2024)
Episode: A Mother, a Child, and a Blue Man's Backside (2018)

TV-PG | 19 min | Comedy

Mary bans Sheldon from reading a mature comic book, and Sheldon decides it's time to stop living under Mary's thumb.

Director: Jaffar Mahmood | Stars: Iain Armitage, Zoe Perry, Lance Barber, Montana Jordan

Votes: 1,472

99. Riverdale (2017–2023)
Episode: Chapter Fifty: American Dreams (2019)

TV-14 | 42 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Jughead questions his mom's motives for returning; Archie recruits the gang for a G&G mission.

Director: Gabriel Correa | Stars: K.J. Apa, Lili Reinhart, Camila Mendes, Cole Sprouse

Votes: 1,170

100. Riverdale (2017–2023)
Episode: Chapter Fifty-Two: The Raid (2019)

TV-14 | 42 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Betty and Cheryl infiltrate The Farm; Archie reconnects with old friends; Jughead attempts to put a stop to Riverdale's drug trade.

Director: Pamela Romanowsky | Stars: K.J. Apa, Lili Reinhart, Camila Mendes, Cole Sprouse

Votes: 1,095