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The Waltons: Season 9
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The Waltons: Season 9

1980
The final season of this TV classic finds the Walton clan attempting to put the pieces back together in the aftermath of war. When Jason disappears overseas, John-Boy flies to France to find him, while Ben's capture lands him in a Japanese POW camp. In highlights from the ninth season, John-Boy finds a new career as a part of the TV media and Jason reopens the Dew Drop Inn.

Directed by:

  • Harry Harris
  • Philip Leacock
  • Gwen Arner
  • Herbert Hirschman
  • Lawrence Dobkin
  • Bernard McEveety
  • Harvey S. Laidman
  • Nell Cox
  • Gabriel Beaumont
  • Bob Sweeney
  • Walt Gilmore
  • James Sheldon
  • Lee Philips
  • Robert Ellis Miller
  • Bill Corcoran
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    NewsRadio: Seasons 1 and 2
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    NewsRadio: Seasons 1 and 2

    1995
    WNYX director Dave Nelson (Dave Foley) tries to boost ratings while dealing with his quirky employees and impulsive boss (Stephen Root) in this hilarious ensemble comedy. In Seasons 1 and 2, Dave romances Lisa (Maura Tierney) and wins over haughty Bill (Phil Hartman), hypersensitive Matthew (Andy Dick) and funky Beth (Vicki Lewis). Khandi Alexander and Joe Rogan also star. John Ritter, Janeane Garofalo, Dennis Miller and Bebe Neuwirth guest star.

    Directed by:

  • James Burrows
  • Peter Baldwin
  • Patrick Maloney
  • Lee Shallat-Chemel
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    NewsRadio: Season 3
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    NewsRadio: Season 3

    1996
    As the frazzled news director for New York City's No. 2 radio station, Dave Nelson (Dave Foley) does his best to keep his quirky co-workers from killing each other. In the show's third season, Mr. James (Stephen Root) runs for president; a heat wave spurs office hallucinations; Bill (Phil Hartman) makes Jerry Seinfeld look bad; and Dave's co-workers are shocked to learn he's Canadian. Maura Tierney, Khandi Alexander and Vicki Lewis co-star.

    Directed by:

  • James Burrows
  • Peter Baldwin
  • Patrick Maloney
  • Lee Shallat-Chemel
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    Star Trek: Deep Space Nine: Season 5
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    Star Trek: Deep Space Nine: Season 5

    1996
    The fifth season of "Deep Space Nine" marks a turning point for the show. The Klingon faction instigated by Worf's arrival is occasionally played for laughs, but mostly, their hardheaded personalities foil all diplomatic efforts. Expanding on the new theme of duplication, the crew makes several trips to their mirror-universe counterparts, and Sisko (Avery Brooks) and crew get to interact with Captain Kirk and Spock in the "Tribbles" episode.

    Directed by:

  • James L. Conway
  • Kim Friedman
  • Andrew Robinson
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    The Ruth Rendell Mysteries: Series 1
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    The Ruth Rendell Mysteries: Series 1

    1994
    Based on best-selling British author Ruth Rendell's fiction, these four complex mysteries -- "Master of the Moor," "Vanity Dies Hard," "The Secret House of Death" and "The Double" -- explore crumbling relationships and motives for murder.

    Directed by:

  • Marc Evans
  • Alan Grint
  • Jim Goddard
  • Mary McMurray
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    The New Americans
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    The New Americans

    2004
    Filmed over the course of four years, this award-winning documentary series that originally aired on PBS tracks the ups and downs of newly minted immigrants who are struggling to put down roots on American soil. The film captures the experiences of an Indian couple riding the dot-com boom, a pair of Nigerian families fleeing violence and political persecution, and two baseball players from the Dominican Republic, among other stories.

    Directed by:

  • Steve James
  • Gordon Quinn
  • Jerry Blumenthal
  • Indu Krishnan
  • Susana Aikin
  • Carlos Aparicio
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    The West Wing: Season 4
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    The West Wing: Season 4

    2002
    In the fourth season of the Emmy-winning political drama, President Bartlet (Martin Sheen) has more than just re-election to contend with: For starters, the nation of Qumar is getting larger, and Ainsley Hayes (Emily Procter) is quitting. Meanwhile, Josh and Toby (Bradley Whitford and Richard Schiff) are stranded in the Midwest by the campaign bus, and C.J. (Allison Janney) is coping with the loss of a friend.

    Directed by:

  • Christopher Misiano
  • Alex Graves
  • John David Coles
  • Jessica Yu
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    My Super Sweet 16: The Movie
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    My Super Sweet 16: The Movie

    2007
    Friends Jacquie and Nicole share the same birthday and have always celebrated it together. But for their 16th birthday, the girls decide to have separate parties and soon become bitter rivals as they compete to see who can throw the best bash ever. Real-life sisters and teen pop sensation Aly & AJ star in this lighthearted teen comedy based on the MTV reality television series "My Super Sweet 16."

    Directed by:

  • Neema Barnette
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    Murder One: Season 2
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    Murder One: Season 2

    1996
    The second season of this Emmy Award-winning drama series starts with a political assassination that has a major effect on the personal and professional life of high-powered Los Angeles attorney James Wyler (Anthony LaPaglia). As the case progresses throughout the season, Wyler finds himself engaged in a strategic battle against tenacious prosecuting attorney Miriam Grasso (Barbara Bosson) and must increasingly rely on his firm's new recruit.

    Directed by:

  • Michael Fresco
  • Joe Ann Fogle
  • Donna Deitch
  • Marc Buckland
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    Murder One: Season 1
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    Murder One: Season 1

    1995
    Prominent Los Angeles attorney Ted Hoffman (Daniel Benzali) takes on the most challenging case of his illustrious career when he agrees to defend bad-boy star Neil Avedon (Jason Gedrick), who's been accused of murdering a 15-year-old girl. As Hoffman digs deeper into the case, he uncovers a twisted trail of evidence that leads straight to the top of the Los Angeles elite. Patricia Clarkson, Stanley Tucci and Vanessa Williams also star.

    Directed by:

  • Adam Nimoy
  • Charles Haid
  • Donna Deitch
  • Rick Wallace
  • Randall Zisk
  • Nancy Savoca
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    Las Vegas: Season 1
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    Las Vegas: Season 1

    2003
    What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, but for the detectives who keep so-called sinners from preying on the innocent at Sin City's posh Montecito Resort & Casino, the secrets and lies are as insidious as any other poison. It's up to ex-CIA agent Big Ed Deline (James Caan) and his second in command, Danny McCoy (Josh Duhamel), to rein in the cheaters and thieves -- if they can -- in this exciting first season of the NBC series.

    Directed by:

  • Michael W. Watkins
  • Kevin Hooks
  • Allison Liddi
  • Timothy Busfield
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    Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Food, Water & Exercise!
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    Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Food, Water & Exercise!

    2005
    Adorable Muppet Elmo encourages preschoolers to eat right and exercise in this episode of "Elmo's World." Upbeat and eager to learn, Elmo explores healthy foods from around the world and helps little ones understand the saying "You are what you eat." He also takes his friends on an exciting scuba-diving adventure and invites everyone to join him in dancing the bunny hop to show how exercising can be both healthy and fun.

    Directed by:

  • Steve Feldman
  • Ted May
  • Emily Squires
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    Rescue Ink Unleashed: Season 1
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    Rescue Ink Unleashed: Season 1

    2009
    In this captivating new series from National Geographic, several unlikely heroes emerge from New York to found a rescue organization for abused and unwanted animals. Tough, tattooed and with dubious pasts, the friends call their group Rescue Ink. Seeking redemption through service, Rescue Ink is able to tackle situations beyond the resources of other groups and, along with saving helpless animals, is intent on educating to prevent further abuse.

    Directed by:

  • Melissa Hetzner
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    Once and Again: Season 1
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    Once and Again: Season 1

    1999
    Sela Ward and Billy Campbell star in this popular but short-lived ABC series as two 40-something divorcees who meet at their children's school and from then on find themselves hopelessly attracted to one another. Funny and thoughtful, this romantic drama takes a sophisticated look at a mature couple going through the awkward re-entry into the world of dating, while they grapple with the emotional effects of their relationship on their kids.

    Directed by:

  • Edward Zwick
  • Marshall Herskovitz
  • Ron Lagomarsino
  • Todd Field
  • Peter Horton
  • Barnet Kellman
  • Dan Lerner
  • Ron Lieberman
  • Scott Winant
  • Robert Black
  • Patrick Norris
  • Claudia Weill
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    CSI: Miami: Season 4
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    CSI: Miami: Season 4

    2005
    The environs may be flashy, but murder is still murder -- something forensic detective Horatio Caine (David Caruso) never lets his team forget in this popular CBS crime drama, especially when Caine becomes the target of his own unit's investigation. A mole infiltrates the CSI operation; the feds stick their noses in; and the Mala Noche gang returns in the fourth season of this cop show co-starring Emily Procter, Adam Rodriguez and Khandi Alexander.

    Directed by:

  • Karen Gaviola
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    Lost Civilizations
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    Lost Civilizations

    1995
    This series unearths the mysteries of ancient worlds, brought to life by astounding computer graphics and technology, accurate reenactments and fascinating stories. See how culture and history developed over 6,000 years in 25 countries. Learn about the reign of the pharaohs; how the Mayan culture established itself and influenced other communities; what truly happened to Atlantis and its people, lost in the seas forever; and more.

    Directed by:

  • Robert Gardner
  • Jenny Barraclough
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    Now and Then
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    Now and Then

    1995
    Waxing nostalgic about the bittersweet passage from childhood to puberty in this tender coming-of-age tale, four childhood girlfriends -- Teeny, Chrissy, Samantha and Roberta -- recall the magical summer of 1970. During their walk down memory lane, they reconcile experiences with boys, secrets, bullies and more. Lesli Linka Glatter directs; Gaby Hoffmann, Ashleigh Aston Moore, Cloris Leachman, Thora Birch and Christina Ricci co-star.

    Directed by:

  • Lesli Linka Glatter
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    Now and Then (1995)
    A heartwarming movie about four childhood girlfriends who, in adulthood reunion, relive their experience of the life-changing summer of 1970, including a mystery death, divorce, standing up to the boys, first kiss, and the meaning of true friendship. Each explores her unique identity amidst family and friends. Beautifully directed by Lesli Linka Glatter.
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