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How I Met Your Mother: Season 1
2005 | NR | 4.2 out of 5 StarsWhen his best friend announces he's engaged, single guy Ted throws his search for a soul mate into high gear. Via flashback, he recounts to his kids 25 years later the often-hilarious story of how he met -- and eventually married -- their mother.
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Masterpiece Classic: Little Dorrit
2008 | NR | 4.2 out of 5 StarsIn this Emmy-winning rags-to-riches miniseries based on Charles Dickens' novel, Claire Foy stars as the titular Amy Dorrit, a poor girl who follows her father out of debtors' prison when they learn the family is entitled to a life-changing fortune.
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X-Men: Vol. 2
1993 | NR | 4.2 out of 5 StarsIn these episodes from the popular animated series, Prof. Xavier, Dr. Jean Grey and their fellow mutants -- joined by Wolverine and X-Men team leader Cyclops -- take on supervillains, rogue government agencies and mysterious otherworldly powers.
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Prison Break: Season 2
2006 | NR | 4.2 out of 5 StarsIn Season 2 of this hit drama series, a daring jailbreak has prompted a nationwide manhunt, as Michael, Lincoln and the rest of the fugitives run for their lives, hitting the back roads and small towns of America in an effort to elude officials.
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X-Men: Vol. 1
1992 | NR | 4.2 out of 5 StarsIn this collection of episodes from the hit animated series, Wolverine and his fellow mutants -- led by the telepathic Prof. Xavier -- combat metal-manipulating Magneto and a rogues' gallery of other villains.
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Top Gear: Series 10
2007 | NR | 4.2 out of 5 StarsThe hit automotive show shifts into overdrive for its tenth season, dreaming up an all-new assortment of challenges and putting celebrities to the test in segments such as "Star in a Reasonably Priced Car."
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How I Met Your Mother: Season 2
2006 | NR | 4.2 out of 5 StarsWhen Ted's best friends, Marshall and Lily, become engaged, Ted urgently sets out to find his soul mate. Coming to his aid is Barney, a highly opinionated, self-styled Casanova with a healthy obsession for suits.
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Top Gear: Series 9
2007 | NR | 4.2 out of 5 StarsWhen they're not testing high-end vehicles, Jeremy, James and Richard drive from Miami to New Orleans, attempt to grow their own fuel, build a stretch limo and battle freezing temperatures to reach the North Pole.
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Ken Burns: The Civil War
1990 | NR | 4.2 out of 5 StarsThis documentary masterpiece from Ken Burns depicts the strategies and action of famous Civil War battles, and relates the stories of generals, field soldiers, politicians, heroes and a beleaguered president.
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Top Gear: Series 8
2006 | NR | 4.2 out of 5 StarsJeremy, James, Richard and anonymous test driver the Stig examine Sweden's Koenigsegg CCX, compete in long-distance races, build an amphibious vehicle, take a caravanning holiday and test-drive family cars in Series 8 of this motor sports program.
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Dexter: Season 1
2006 | NR | 4.2 out of 5 StarsPlaying a sympathetic serial killer might sound like a stretch, but former "Six Feet Under" star Michael C. Hall pulls it off in this macabre drama about a likable forensics expert who channels his violent tendencies into knocking off miscreants.
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Top Gear: Series 7
2005 | NR | 4.2 out of 5 StarsSeries 7 of this popular program finds competitive car nuts Jeremy, Richard and James cruising around the Isle of Man, France's Millau Viaduct and northern Italy, in addition to driving the hottest automobiles from the comfort of their test track.
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Top Gear: Series 6
2005 | NR | 4.2 out of 5 StarsWhile checking out brand-new sports cars, reviewing classic models and looking for affordable driving options, auto experts James, Richard and Jeremy get up close and personal with the Maserati MC12, Honda Jazz, Range Rover Sport and other cool cars.
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Top Gear: Series 5
2004 | NR | 4.2 out of 5 StarsGet behind the wheel of top vehicles from Ferrari, Porsche, Jaguar and BMW with this quirky car program, which features hosts Richard, James and Jeremy pulling off crazy stunts, comparing rival models and pushing new releases to their limits.
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Top Gear: Series 4
2004 | NR | 4.2 out of 5 StarsIn addition to testing the Porsche GT3 RS, Ferrari 360 CS and other top cars from around the world, auto experts Richard, James and Jeremy explore methane as a replacement for petrol, race an Aston Martin against a high-speed train and much more.
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Top Gear: Series 3
2003 | NR | 4.2 out of 5 StarsSimon Cowell, Stephen Fry and other guests join hosts Jeremy, Richard and James as they return for more fun out on the open road performing outrageous auto experiments, test driving the latest releases and examining reasonably priced rides.
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Top Gear: Series 2
2003 | NR | 4.2 out of 5 StarsJames and Richard take a nostalgic look at classic cars, review new releases from Aston Martin and Volvo, and perform plenty of crazy stunts. Special guests include Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason and celebrity chef Jamie Oliver.
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The Life of Mammals
2002 | NR | 4.2 out of 5 StarsDavid Attenborough introduces us to the most diverse animals to ever live on earth. From the tiny pygmy shrew to the enormous blue whale, this is the story of 4,000 species which have outlived the dinosaurs and conquered the farthest places on earth
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Avatar: The Last Airbender: Book 2
2006 | NR | 4.2 out of 5 StarsCan a mischievous 12-year-old boy master his special powers over the four elements? Join unlikely Avatar Aang as he and friends Katara and Sokka leave the Northern Water Tribe and continue their journey so that Aang can master the element of Earth.
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Merlin: Season 1
2009 | NR | 4.2 out of 5 StarsNot long after arriving in Camelot, a majestic kingdom where magic is a capital crime, young warlock Merlin realizes that his true mission is to use his powers to protect the future king Arthur.
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Doc Martin: Series 1
2004 | NR | 4.2 out of 5 StarsAs the first season of this sitcom unfolds, blood-averse Doc Martin opens his office, only to find his waiting room impossibly full. But nobody in the town of Portwenn is really sick, they just want to meet their new neighbor.
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Life: Season 1
2007 | NR | 4.2 out of 5 StarsAfter spending years behind bars for a crime he didn't commit, Det. Charlie Crews returns to the police force determined to prove himself to wary co-workers. Crews struggles to adjust, but he discovers that his time away has also given him an edge.
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Life: Season 2
2008 | NR | 4.2 out of 5 StarsDamian Lewis stars as Charlie Crews, a Los Angeles detective who returns to the force after being jailed for a crime he didn't commit. As he tries to solve the crime that put him behind bars, Crews and his partner also probe a deadly love triangle.
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Lie to Me: Season 1
2009 | NR | 4.2 out of 5 StarsDr. Cal Lightman is a behavioral scientist with a talent for reading criminals' body language when they try to lie. Together with his team of specialists, Lightman helps the FBI and others who need help uncovering the truth in sticky situations.
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Dexter: Season 2
2007 | NR | 4.2 out of 5 StarsMild-mannered forensics expert Dexter Morgan continues his double life as a Miami serial killer in the sophomore season of this dark drama. Keith Carradine joins the cast as FBI agent Frank Lundy, whose investigation may expose Dexter's dark secret.
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