Best TV shows featuring John Goodman

John Goodman's shows, ranked 36

1. 01The Jackie Thomas Show (1992)The Jackie Thomas Show is an American sitcom that aired on the ABC network from December 1992 to March 1993. The series received widespread attention due to its creators Roseanne Arnold, then starring in the fifth season of her top-rated comedy Roseanne, and her husband and Roseanne co-producer Tom Arnold. The Jackie Thomas Show starred Tom Arnold as a misanthropic sitcom actor.as Dan Conner9.0
2. 02Pigs Next Door (2000)A family of pigs moves into a human town.as Phil (voice)8.7
3. 03Futurama (1999)The adventures of a late-20th-century New York City pizza delivery boy, Philip J. Fry, who, after being unwittingly cryogenically frozen for one thousand years, finds employment at Planet Express, an interplanetary delivery company in the retro-futuristic 31st century.as Robot Santa Claus (voice)8.4
4. 04The West Wing (1999)The West Wing provides a glimpse into presidential politics in the nation's capital as it tells the stories of the members of a fictional presidential administration. These interesting characters have humor and dedication that touches the heart while the politics that they discuss touch on everyday life.as Glenallen Walken8.3
5. 05The Simpsons (1989)Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie, as well as a virtual cast of thousands. Since the beginning, the series has been a pop culture icon, attracting hundreds of celebrities to guest star. The show has also made name for itself in its fearless satirical take on politics, media and American life in general.as Meathook (voice)8.0
6. 06Community (2009)Follow the lives of a group of students at what is possibly the world’s worst community college in the fictional locale of Greendale, Colorado.as Vice Dean Laybourne8.0
7. 07Monarch: Legacy of Monsters (2023)After surviving Godzilla's attack on San Francisco, Cate is shaken yet again by a shocking secret. Amid monstrous threats, she embarks on a globetrotting adventure to learn the truth about her family—and the mysterious organization known as Monarch.as Bill Randa7.8
8. 08SpongeBob SquarePants (1999)Deep down in the Pacific Ocean in the subterranean city of Bikini Bottom lives a square yellow sponge named SpongeBob SquarePants. SpongeBob lives in a pineapple with his pet snail, Gary, loves his job as a fry cook at the Krusty Krab, and has a knack for getting into all kinds of trouble without really trying. When he's not getting on the nerves of his cranky next door neighbor Squidward, SpongeBob can usually be found smack in the middle of all sorts of strange situations with his best buddy, the simple yet lovable starfish, Patrick, or his thrill-seeking surfer-girl squirrel pal, Sandy Cheeks.as Santa Claus (voice)7.7
9. 09Center of the Universe (2004)John Barnett is a good-natured and successful operator of a security company and his entire family depends on him for everything -- money, jobs, housing, and personal guidance in every decision.as John Barnett7.7
10. 10Ed (2000)After his wife leaves him and he's fired from his job at a high-profile New York city law firm, Ed Stevens moves back to his small hometown of Stuckeyville where he buys the local bowling alley and attempts to win the heart of his high school crush.as Big Rudy7.7
11. 11Treme (2010)Tremé takes its name from a neighborhood of New Orleans and portrays life in the aftermath of the 2005 hurricane. Beginning three months after Hurricane Katrina, the residents of New Orleans, including musicians, chefs, Mardi Gras Indians, and other New Orleanians struggle to rebuild their lives, their homes and their unique culture.7.6
12. 12Moonlighting (1985)After being duped and going bankrupt, model Maddie is convinced by David to become a partner in a detective agency. Together they solve various cases, while getting comfortable with each other.as Donald Chase7.5
13. 13Saturday Night Special (1996)Saturday Night Special is an American comedy-variety show that aired weekly on Saturday nights on Fox.7.5
14. 14The Righteous Gemstones (2019)The story of a world-famous televangelist family with a history of deviance, greed and, yes, charitable work, all in the name of Jesus.as Eli Gemstone7.5
15. 15King of the Hill (1997)Set in Texas, this animated series follows the life of propane salesman Hank Hill, who lives with his overly confident substitute Spanish teacher wife Peggy, wannabe comedian son Bobby, and naive niece Luanne. Hank has conservative views about God, family, and country, but his values and ethics are often challenged by the situations he, his family, and his beer-drinking neighbors/buddies find themselves in.as Tommy (voice)7.4
16. 16Damages (2007)Damages is an American legal thriller television series created by the writing and production trio of Daniel Zelman and brothers Glenn and Todd A. Kessler. The plot revolves around the brilliant, ruthless lawyer Patty Hewes and her protégée, recent law school graduate Ellen Parsons. Each season features a major case that Hewes and her firm take on, while also examining a chapter of the complicated relationship between Ellen and Patty. The first two seasons center around the law firm Hewes & Associates. Later seasons center more on Patty and Ellen's relationship as Ellen begins to distance herself from Hewes & Associates and begins an independent career.as Howard Erickson7.4
17. 17Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip (2006)A behind-the-scenes look at a fictional sketch-comedy TV show.as Judge Robert Bebe7.4
18. 18The Emperor's New School (2006)It's about Kuzco, a self-centered and spoiled teen who must survive the trials of Incan public school and pass all of his classes so that he can officially become Emperor. His friend Malina keeps his attitude in check, while the evil Yzma (cleverly disguised as Principal Amzy) and her dim-witted sidekick Kronk are out to make sure Kuzco fails.as Pacha (voice)7.2
19. 19Monsters at Work (2021)Ever since he was a kid, Tylor Tuskmon has dreamed of becoming a Scarer just like his idol James P. Sullivan, and now that dream is about to come true... or not. The day he arrives at Monsters Incorporated to begin his dream job as a Scarer, he learns that scaring is out and laughter is in! After being reassigned to the Monsters, Inc. Facilities Team, Tylor sets his sights on a new goal: figuring out how to be funny and becoming a Jokester.as Sulley (voice)7.2
20. 20Alpha House (2013)Four Republican senators share the same D.C. house rental, and face re-election battles, looming indictments, and parties -- all with a sense of humor.as Senator Gil John Biggs7.2
21. 21The Equalizer (1985)Robert McCall is a former agent of a secret government agency who is now running his own private crime fighting operation where he fashions himself as "The Equalizer." It is a service for victims of the system who have exhausted all possible means of seeking justice and have nowhere to go. McCall promises to even out the odds for them.as Harold Winter7.1
22. 22The Conners (2018)This iconic family—Dan, Jackie, Darlene, Becky and D.J.—grapples with parenthood, dating, an unexpected pregnancy, financial pressures, aging and in-laws in working-class America.as Dan Conner7.0
23. 23Best Food Ever  (2010)as Narrator7.0
24. 24Now and Again (1999)When insurance salesman and family man Michael Wiseman is killed in a subway accident, the U.S. government preserves his brain and puts it into a new, genetically bio-engineered body that's young, attractive, and can do anything a superhero can do. But as a top-secret experiment and weapon, the new and improved Michael can never let his wife Lisa or daughter Heather know his true identity. With the strict but brilliant Dr. Morris as his mentor, Michael takes on deadly terrorists, corrupt agents, killer bugs, and an extremely dangerous international criminal known as "the Egg Man." Michael can do anything...except stay away from the family that he loves.6.8
25. 25Roseanne (1988)A working-class family struggles to get by on a limited income in the fictional town of Lanford, Illinois.as Dan Conner6.8
26. 26Dancing on the Edge (2013)An explosive 1930s drama following a jazz band in London at a time of huge change.as Masterson6.7
27. 27Ruby Wax Meets (1996)A series of BBC television celebrity profiles/portraits featuring Ruby Wax.6.7
28. 28Grand (1990)In the piano-making town of Grand, Pennsylvania, Janice Pasetti keeps house for factory owner Harris Weldon, his newlywed niece and her husband, while raising her teenage daughter.as Red6.7
29. 29Soul Man (1997)Soul Man is an American sitcom that airedas Capt. Stan Hamel6.5
30. 30Black Earth Rising (2018)As a child, Kate Ashby was rescued from the horrific aftermath of the Rwandan genocide and brought to the UK. But the tragic shadow of her past proves impossible to escape.as Michael Ennis6.4
31. 31The Freak Brothers (2021)The escapades of a trio of stoner anti-establishment characters and their cat who wake up from a 50-year nap after smoking a magical strain of weed in 1969, and must adjust to life with a new family in present-day San Francisco.as Fat Freddy Freekowtski (voice)5.6
32. 32Grace Under Fire (1993)Grace Kelly is a tough woman with kids to raise. A recently divorced recovering alcoholic, Grace struggles with the pressures of being a single mother supporting three children. Grace doesn't always handle situations with, well, grace, but she does get results.as Police Officer5.6
33. 33Normal, Ohio (2000)Normal, Ohio is an American television sitcom, which aired on the Fox Network in 2000. The show stars John Goodman as William "Butch" Gamble, a gay man returning to his Midwestern home town. The cast also includes Joely Fisher, Anita Gillette, Orson Bean, Mo Gaffney and Charles Rocket.as William "Butch" Gamble5.3
34. 34Murder Ordained (1987)Murder Ordained is a television miniseries which originally aired for CBS in 1987, starring Keith Carradine, JoBeth Williams, and Kathy Bates. The telefilm was directed and co-written by Mike Robe. Based on actual events that occurred in Emporia, Kansas in 1983, the film tells the story of trooper John Rule whose investigation into a fatal traffic accident involving a local minister's wife turns into a case of murder when it becomes apparent that the accident was no accident at all. Much of the principal photography and filming occurred on location in Kansas and some of the dialogue comes directly from court transcripts. The film was subsequently released on VHS and DVD. The cast also includes Terry Kinney, M. Emmet Walsh, John Goodman and Johnny Galecki. The miniseries was nominated for an Emmy Award.as Hugh Rayburn5.1
35. 35Father of the Pride (2004)Father of the Pride is an American animated television series that began broadcasting on NBC on August 31, 2004 and was part of a short-lived trend of CGI series in prime-time network TV. The show, which was produced by Jeffrey Katzenberg and his company DreamWorks Animation, revolves around a family of white lions, the patriarch of which stars in a Siegfried & Roy show in Las Vegas. Despite heavy promotion, the show was unsuccessful and was canceled after one season. Transmission and production were also delayed by the real-life on-stage injury of Roy Horn.as Larry (voice)5.0
36. 36Downwardly Mobile (1994)After losing millions, social climbers Mark & Sophie invite themselves to live with Mark's salt-of-the-earth brother Clem & his wife Rosemary.