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1. The Judge (2014)

R | 141 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Big-city lawyer Hank Palmer returns to his childhood home where his father, the town's judge, is suspected of murder. Hank sets out to discover the truth; along the way he reconnects with his estranged family.

Director: David Dobkin | Stars: Robert Downey Jr., Robert Duvall, Vera Farmiga, Billy Bob Thornton

Votes: 206,615 | Gross: $47.12M

2. The Trial of the Chicago 7 (2020)

R | 129 min | Drama, History, Thriller

The story of 7 people on trial stemming from various charges surrounding the uprising at the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois.

Director: Aaron Sorkin | Stars: Eddie Redmayne, Alex Sharp, Sacha Baron Cohen, Jeremy Strong

Votes: 194,079

3. The Wrong Man (1956)

Not Rated | 105 min | Drama, Film-Noir

In 1953, an innocent man named Christopher Emanuel "Manny" Balestrero is arrested after being mistaken for an armed robber.

Director: Alfred Hitchcock | Stars: Henry Fonda, Vera Miles, Anthony Quayle, Harold J. Stone

Votes: 31,486

4. The Escape Artist (2013)

60 min | Drama, Thriller

A junior barrister celebrated for spiriting people out of tight legal corners represents an accused murderer.

Stars: David Tennant, Toby Kebbell, Brid Brennan, Sophie Okonedo

Votes: 6,960

5. Phil Spector (2013 TV Movie)

TV-MA | 92 min | Biography, Drama, Music

A drama centered on the relationship between Phil Spector and defense attorney Linda Kenney Baden while the music business legend was on trial for the murder of Lana Clarkson.

Director: David Mamet | Stars: Al Pacino, Helen Mirren, Jeffrey Tambor, Chiwetel Ejiofor

Votes: 7,951

6. Vows of Deception (1996 TV Movie)

PG-13 | 90 min | Biography, Drama, Thriller

A wife is on trial for the murder of her husband.

Director: Bill Norton | Stars: Cheryl Ladd, Nick Mancuso, Michael Woolson, Nancy Cartwright

Votes: 439

7. Darrow (1991 TV Movie)

TV-14 | 101 min | Biography, Drama

The life and career of Clarence Darrow, the noted American lawyer and civil libertarian.

Director: John David Coles | Stars: Kevin Spacey, Bob Tracey, Paul Klementowicz, Gerard Malone

Votes: 458

8. Witch Hunt (2008)

Unrated | 91 min | Documentary, Crime

The story of several families who have their lives destroyed when their hometown is whipped into a frenzy by allegations of child molestation.

Directors: Don Hardy, Dana Nachman | Stars: Jack Cummings, Jackie Cummings, Allen Grafton, Ed Jagels

Votes: 1,069

9. The Trials of Alger Hiss (1980)

164 min | Documentary

Documentary by lifelong friend that supports the innocence of Alger Hiss (convicted in January 1950 on two counts of espionage-related perjury)

Director: John Lowenthal | Stars: Alger Hiss, Whittaker Chambers, John Lowenthal, Richard Nixon

Votes: 15

10. 48 oras (1950)

123 min | Action, Drama, Thriller

A man has 48 hours to find the men who wronged him before a bullet lodged in his chest reaches his heart.

Director: Gerardo de Leon | Stars: Rogelio de la Rosa, Virginia Montes, Enrico Pimentel, Lopito

Votes: 14

11. That Isn't Hygienic (2016– )

21 min | Drama

Roger is a ordinary man looking for a job when he finds one to be a test subject in a lab. What comes next will be horrifying.

Stars: Amanda Milner, Martin Milner, Roger Oakens, Khalil Randy

12. Angel (1999–2004)
Episode: Conviction (2003)

Unrated | 44 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

Angel and the gang adjust to life at Wolfram & Hart, while Angel lets loose the shocking contents of a package from Sunnydale.

Director: Joss Whedon | Stars: David Boreanaz, James Marsters, J. August Richards, Amy Acker

Votes: 1,983

13. CSI: Miami (2002–2012)
Episode: Simple Man (2003)

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

At the start of the trial of Lorenzo Escalante, husband of city councilor Mercedes, for the murder of their equally Cuban housemaid Carmen Abregon, Horatio delays testifying while the ... See full summary »

Director: Greg Yaitanes | Stars: David Caruso, Emily Procter, Adam Rodriguez, Khandi Alexander

Votes: 539

14. Crime Story (1986–1988)
Episode: Ground Zero (1987)

TV-14 | 49 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Luca's closest friend and associate Paulie Taglia testifies against him, after out of control Luca rapes his girlfriend. L.A. crime boss Nat Martino tries to push Luca out of Vegas. Luca learns Martino's big secret and fights back.

Director: Peter Medak | Stars: Dennis Farina, Tony Denison, Bill Smitrovich, Steve Ryan

Votes: 75

15. Early Edition (1996–2000)
Episode: The Jury (1997)

TV-PG | 41 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

While trying to help someone, Gary finds himself serving on a jury. The trial is a little unusual because the defendant is defending himself so the judge has the jury sequestered, which ... See full summary »

Director: Stephen Cragg | Stars: Kyle Chandler, Shanesia Davis, Fisher Stevens, Mike Starr

Votes: 101

16. The F.B.I. Files (1998–2009)
Episode: Above the Law (1998)

TV-PG | 52 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime

The investigation into the rape and murder of 23-year old Robin Bishop on a Californian highway in January 1982. Highway patrolman George Michael Gwaltney is the prime suspect, but the ... See full summary »

Director: Robert H. Gardner | Stars: Lucy Longhurst, Frank Archino, Don Bartlett, Ken Bell

Votes: 68

17. Family Law (1999–2002)
Episode: Holt vs. Holt (1999)

TV-PG | Crime, Drama, Romance

Lynn's opposing counsel in a wrongful termination case turns out to be her ex husband, Lynn and Michael argue over who will get the children for Thanksgiving.

Director: Fred Gerber | Stars: Kathleen Quinlan, Christopher McDonald, Merrilee McCommas, Salli Richardson-Whitfield

Votes: 9

18. Family (1976–1980)
Episode: Jury Duty: Part 1 (1976)

TV-PG | Drama, Family

Kate confronts fear and prejudice when she's selected for jury duty in the trial of a young Latino man accused of the rape and murder of a girl the same age as Buddy. Buddy tries to win T.J. Latimer and a skateboarding competition.

Director: Glenn Jordan | Stars: Sada Thompson, James Broderick, Gary Frank, Kristy McNichol

Votes: 65

19. L.A. Law (1986–1994)
Episode: Happy Trails (1990)

TV-PG | 48 min | Drama

The Rosalind Shays lawsuit continues with Grace and Victor springing a surprise witness against Rosalind when her own daughter Susan Raab testifies against her, embarrassing Rosalind. But ... See full summary »

Director: Win Phelps | Stars: Harry Hamlin, Susan Dey, Corbin Bernsen, Jill Eikenberry

Votes: 38

20. L.A. Law (1986–1994)
Episode: Open Heart Perjury (1988)

TV-PG | 48 min | Drama

Becker becomes smitten by Monica Ryan, an attractive judge hearing one of his divorce cases and shortly thereafter she hires him to handle her own divorce from her husband. Meanwhile, ... See full summary »

Director: Tom Moore | Stars: Harry Hamlin, Susan Dey, Corbin Bernsen, Jill Eikenberry

Votes: 41

21. L.A. Law (1986–1994)
Episode: Prince Kuzak in a Can (1987)

TV-PG | 48 min | Drama

Kuzak has difficulty getting over Sid Hershberg's suicide and seems to assume the dead lawyer's identity by taking over Hershberg's cases. Then Kuzak faces a dilemma when his latest client,... See full summary »

Director: Rick Wallace | Stars: Harry Hamlin, Susan Dey, Corbin Bernsen, Jill Eikenberry

Votes: 47

22. L.A. Law (1986–1994)
Episode: Something Old, Something Nude (1991)

TV-PG | 48 min | Drama

Since the departure of Michael Kuzak, Victor Sifuentes, Abby Perkins, and Jack Sollers from the firm, McKenzie and Brackman are looking for more litigator power. Grace, having suffered from... See full summary »

Director: Rick Wallace | Stars: Susan Dey, Corbin Bernsen, Jill Eikenberry, Alan Rachins

Votes: 34

23. L.A. Law (1986–1994)
Episode: The Princess and the Pee (1988)

TV-PG | 48 min | Drama

Kuzak learns that Richard Mathers, the opposing counsel in his latest personal injury case which involved a new car, never passed the bar exam. However, Kuzak decides to use this ... See full summary »

Director: Sam Weisman | Stars: Harry Hamlin, Susan Dey, Corbin Bernsen, Jill Eikenberry

Votes: 38

24. L.A. Law (1986–1994)
Episode: Victor/Victorious (1989)

TV-PG | 48 min | Drama

Grace once again faces off against her rival Lee Atkins, the conniving and race-baiting lawyer, who once again uses the issue of race in which Grace is prosecuting his latest client, a ... See full summary »

Director: Win Phelps | Stars: Harry Hamlin, Susan Dey, Corbin Bernsen, Jill Eikenberry

Votes: 36

25. L.A. Law (1986–1994)
Episode: Vowel Play (1990)

TV-PG | 48 min | Drama

Brackman appears on the TV game show "Wheel of Fortune," and ends up getting a date with Vanna White. Meanwhile, C.J. and her old friend from law school, the seedy, alcoholic, chain-smoking... See full summary »

Director: Edwin Sherin | Stars: Harry Hamlin, Susan Dey, Corbin Bernsen, Jill Eikenberry

Votes: 32

26. Law & Order (1990– )
Episode: Blood Libel (1996)

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

An anti-Semitic teen is accused of killing a Jewish teacher. His defense attorney argues that the accused is really the victim of a Jewish conspiracy.

Director: Constantine Makris | Stars: Jerry Orbach, Benjamin Bratt, S. Epatha Merkerson, Sam Waterston

Votes: 307

27. Law & Order (1990– )
Episode: Corpus Delicti (1996)

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

An investigation into a horse swindling scheme escalates into a murder investigation when one of the accused's possible victims--his ex fiancée--disappears.

Director: Christopher Misiano | Stars: Jerry Orbach, Benjamin Bratt, S. Epatha Merkerson, Sam Waterston

Votes: 314

28. Law & Order (1990– )
Episode: I.D. (1996)

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

A woman is charged with murdering her sister, but prosecutors learn that the defendant is actually the other sister--who assumed the real victim's identity. Meanwhile, the judge becomes hostile to the prosecution during the trial.

Director: Constantine Makris | Stars: Jerry Orbach, Benjamin Bratt, S. Epatha Merkerson, Sam Waterston

Votes: 371

29. Matlock (1986–1995)
Episode: The Conspiracy (1993)

TV-PG | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Matlock defends a young lawyer accused of murdering his old boss.

Director: Leo Penn | Stars: Andy Griffith, Brynn Thayer, Daniel Roebuck, Andy Lauer

Votes: 86

30. Miami Vice (1984–1989)
Episode: Contempt of Court (1987)

TV-14 | 46 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Crocket goes to jail to protect his source when he and Tubbs tackle organized crime.

Director: Jan Eliasberg | Stars: Don Johnson, Philip Michael Thomas, Saundra Santiago, Michael Talbott

Votes: 393

31. The Practice (1997–2004)
Episode: Gideon's Crossover (2001)

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

In a crossover episode with "Gideon's Crossing", Ellenor turns to Dr. Ben Gideon, due to some complications with her pregnancy. Helen prosecutes 11 year-old Amanda McGowan's rapist, while ... See full summary »

Director: Michael Schultz | Stars: Dylan McDermott, Michael Badalucco, LisaGay Hamilton, Steve Harris

Votes: 91

32. The Sopranos (1999–2007)
Episode: Whitecaps (2002)

TV-MA | 72 min | Crime, Drama

Junior's trial comes to an end, but Tony's trials are just getting underway. Also, the Sopranos almost purchase a house on the beach.

Director: John Patterson | Stars: James Gandolfini, Lorraine Bracco, Edie Falco, Michael Imperioli

Votes: 8,838

33. Super Friends (1973–1985)
Episode: Trial of the SuperFriends/The Pied Piper from Space (1978)

TV-Y7 | Animation, Action, Adventure

The Legion of Doom steals the power devices from Wonder Woman, Batman, Robin and Green Lantern and force them to fight android duplicates of themselves, which have the advantage of possessing their own devices.

Directors: Ray Patterson, Carl Urbano | Stars: Jack Angel, Marlene Aragon, Lewis Bailey, Michael Bell

Votes: 62

34. Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999– )
Episode: Cold (2008)

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

Detective Lake is accused of killing a police officer, and SVU soon discovers that he has been investigating a 10-year-old cold rape case without anyone's knowledge.

Director: David Platt | Stars: Christopher Meloni, Mariska Hargitay, Richard Belzer, Diane Neal

Votes: 1,062

35. Dynasty (2017–2022)
Episode: The Caviar, I Trust, Is Not Burned (2020)

TV-14 | 42 min | Drama

Blake's trial continues as Alexis shocks the jury with her testimony; Fallon returns to the courthouse to find her mother has returned.

Director: Jeffrey W. Byrd | Stars: Elizabeth Gillies, Daniella Alonso, Elaine Hendrix, Rafael de la Fuente

Votes: 445

36. Perry Mason (2020–2023)
Episode: Chapter Eight (2020)

TV-MA | 65 min | Crime, Drama, History

Della presents a stubborn Mason with her case for putting Emily on the stand; Mason, Strickland, Della, and Drake attempt to tie up loose ends as the trial comes to a close.

Director: Timothy Van Patten | Stars: Matthew Rhys, Juliet Rylance, Chris Chalk, Shea Whigham

Votes: 1,197

37. Eli Stone (2008–2009)
Episode: Praying for Time (2008)

TV-PG | 51 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

When Eli's case threatens Patti's old community, her cold shoulder causes a crisis of faith. The Jayson Turk trial arrives with an uncomfortable revelation for Dowd.

Director: David Petrarca | Stars: Jonny Lee Miller, Natasha Henstridge, Loretta Devine, Matt Letscher

Votes: 136

38. ID Presents: Nine at 9 (2020– )
Episode: Disappeared in the Darkness: An ID Mystery (2020)

TV-14 | 85 min | Documentary, Crime

When police near Myrtle Beach discover an abandoned car at a boat landing, they surmise its owner, 20-year-old Heather Elvis, has vanished. They soon discover she's been enmeshed in a love ... See full summary »

Directors: Bryan Gildner, Christopher Mitchell | Stars: Michael Maely, Chris Helms, Nancy Livesay, Jimmy Richardson

Votes: 21

39. Law & Order: UK (2009–2014)
Episode: Care (2009)

TV-14 | 46 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

A baby's corpse is found in a bag at the local hospital, poisoned by gas fumes from a faulty heater in his mother's flat. A fellow tenant, Mike Turner, has been bribed by the landlady, ... See full summary »

Director: Omar Madha | Stars: Bradley Walsh, Jamie Bamber, Harriet Walter, Ben Daniels

Votes: 249

40. Law & Order (1990– )
Episode: Reality Bites (2009)

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

The father of several adopted special needs children is accused of killing his wife over her reluctance to sign off on a reality show based on their family, and the subsequent trial threatens to turn into a media circus.

Director: Constantine Makris | Stars: Jeremy Sisto, Anthony Anderson, S. Epatha Merkerson, Linus Roache

Votes: 270

41. Cold Blood (2008–2012)
Episode: Death of a Beauty King (2010)

TV-14 | 44 min | Documentary, Crime

In Boston, a white couple is carjacked and shot. The husband calls 911 and describes their assailant as an African-American male. Racial tensions are high as police pin down two suspects, but is there a third suspect?

Director: Jeffrey Hirschfield | Stars: Don Berns, Greg Milne, Jake Michaels, Josh Vokey

42. Castle (2009–2016)
Episode: Law & Murder (2011)

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

Juror #7 Joe McUsic, who runs a halfway house, drops dead of cyanide-poisoning during Otis Williams's high-profile trial for the murder of heiress Lyla Addison. Juror #4 Tony Mueller runs ... See full summary »

Director: Jeff Bleckner | Stars: Nathan Fillion, Stana Katic, Susan Sullivan, Ruben Santiago-Hudson

Votes: 1,214

43. Crime Stories (1998– )
Episode: The Woodchipper Wife Killer (2008)

TV-14 | 46 min | Documentary, Crime

In November 1986, a snowstorm rips through Connecticut, leaving wife and mother Helle Crafts missing. Her husband, airline pilot Richard Crafts, evades suspicion for weeks by claiming that ... See full summary »

Director: Steve Allen | Stars: Bill Courage, Helle Crafts, Richard Crafts, Wendy Anderson

44. The Defenders (2010–2011)
Episode: Las Vegas vs. Johnson (2010)

TV-PG | 42 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

When an entertainer's girlfriend is charged with his murder, Nick begrudgingly accepts Pete's request to represent the finicky mistress.

Director: Timothy Busfield | Stars: Jim Belushi, Jerry O'Connell, Jurnee Smollett, Tanya Fischer

Votes: 83

45. The Firm (2012)
Episode: Chapter Twelve (2012)

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

Mitch, Ray, Abbie, and Claire make their escape, rendezvous with Tammy and call Coleman. Mitch wants to meet with Andrew. Jump back two days. Mitch is defending one of his first clients, ... See full summary »

Director: Kelly Makin | Stars: Josh Lucas, Callum Keith Rennie, Molly Parker, Juliette Lewis

Votes: 111

46. Boardwalk Empire (2010–2014)
Episode: To the Lost (2011)

TV-MA | 57 min | Crime, Drama

Jimmy tries to make things right with Nucky, the KKK murderers get justice, and Nucky marries Margaret to avoid her testimony at his trial.

Director: Timothy Van Patten | Stars: Steve Buscemi, Michael Pitt, Kelly Macdonald, Michael Shannon

Votes: 3,175

47. In the Dark (2019–2022)
Episode: The Trial of Murphy Mason, Part Two (2022)

TV-14 | Action, Crime, Mystery

Murphy faces two equally-concerning outcomes as her trial concludes.

Director: Dinh Thai | Stars: Perry Mattfeld, Casey Deidrick, Keston John, Morgan Krantz

Votes: 96

48. Menendez + Menudo: Boys Betrayed (2023– )
Episode: Roy Tells All (2023)

54 min | Documentary, Crime

An unexpected connection gives Roy Rossello a chance to tell his experience as a member of Menudo.

Director: Esther Reyes | Stars: Leslie Abramson, Robbin Ahrold, Pamela Bozanich, Tom Brokaw

Votes: 20

49. The Andrew Klavan Show (2015– )
Expert Pollster Henry Olsen Breaks Down the 2024 Presidential Election (2023 Podcast Episode)

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Stars: Andrew Klavan, Harry Olsen

50. How to Get Away with Murder (2014–2020)
Episode: We're Not Friends (2014)

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

Annalise takes on a tough case defending a minor who fatally shoots his police officer father. Meanwhile, Annalise and Sam continue to argue over his relationship with Lila, and Wes and ... See full summary »

Director: Mike Listo | Stars: Viola Davis, Billy Brown, Alfred Enoch, Jack Falahee

Votes: 2,494