Direction: Timothy Busfield

The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Timothy Busfield. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.


Direction Dan Fogelman · Glenn Ficarra · John Requa · Silas Howard

Cast Mandy Moore · Milo Ventimiglia · Chrissy Metz · Justin Hartley

Synopsis This Is Us (TV Series) (2016) is a heartwarming and emotional drama that spans multiple decades, focusing on the Pearson family and their interconnected lives. The story begins with the birth of triplets to Rebecca (Mandy Moore) and Jack (Milo...

7.7

6K votes

7.7

6K votes

Direction Aaron Sorkin · Thomas Schlamme · Timothy Busfield · John Fortenberry

Cast Matthew Perry · Amanda Peet · Steven Weber · Bradley Whitford

Synopsis Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip (TV Series) (2006) is a drama series that delves into the intricate world of television production, focusing on the behind-the-scenes dynamics, romantic entanglements, and the delicate equilibrium between creative talent, on-air personalities, and network...

7.6

2K votes

7.6

2K votes

Damages (TV Series)

2007 · Series · 50 min. · United States

Direction Glenn Kessler · Todd A. Kessler · Daniel Zelman · Timothy Busfield

Cast Glenn Close · Rose Byrne · Tate Donovan · Ted Danson

Synopsis Damages (TV Series) (2007) is a gripping legal drama that unfolds in the high-stakes world of New York City litigation. The series delves into the complexities of power and success through the intertwined lives of Patty Hewes, a renowned and...

7.4

4K votes

7.4

4K votes

Direction Aaron Sorkin · Thomas Schlamme · Robert Berlinger · Alex Graves

Cast Josh Charles · Peter Krause · Felicity Huffman · Joshua Malina

Synopsis Sports Night (TV Series) (1998) is a television series that aired from 1998 to 2000, focusing on the behind-the-scenes drama of a fictional sports news show. Much like how "Charlie's Angels" revolves around law enforcement, Sports Night (TV Series) (1998)...

6.5

430 votes

6.5

430 votes

Direction Brad Bredeweg · Peter Paige · Norman Buckley · James Hayman

Cast Sherri Saum · Teri Polo · David Lambert · Maia Mitchell

Synopsis The Fosters (TV Series) (2013) follows the lives of Stef Foster and Lena Adams, a committed lesbian couple navigating the complexities of parenthood with a diverse family that includes adopted, biological, and foster children. The family dynamic is initially stable...

6.5

389 votes

6.5

389 votes

Direction Callie Khouri · R.J. Cutler · Stephen Cragg · Michael Lohmann

Cast Connie Britton · Hayden Panettiere · Clare Bowen · Powers Boothe

Synopsis Nashville (TV Series) (2012) is a captivating television series that aired from 2012 to 2018, spanning 6 seasons and 124 episodes. The show is set in the vibrant world of the Nashville music industry and centers around Rayna James, a...

6.2

652 votes

6.2

652 votes

Direction Edward Zwick · Marshall Herskovitz · Scott Winant · Ron Lagomarsino

Cast Timothy Busfield · Polly Draper · Mel Harris · Peter Horton

Synopsis Thirtysomething (TV Series) (1987) is a television series that aired from 1987 to 1991, spanning 4 seasons and 85 episodes. The show delves into the lives of Hope and Michael, a married couple in their thirties residing in Philadelphia, as...

6.1

2K votes

6.1

2K votes

Direction Alexi Hawley · Liz Friedlander · Michael Goi · Greg Beeman

Cast Nathan Fillion · Titus Makin Jr. · Andrea Alvear · Anthony Bonaventura

Synopsis The Rookie (TV Series) (2018) chronicles the journey of John Nolan, a 40-year-old man who transitions from a peaceful small-town existence to the bustling city of Los Angeles to fulfill his ambition of becoming a police officer with the Los...

6.1

602 votes

6.1

602 votes

Direction Hank Steinberg · John F. Showalter · Paul Holahan · Martha Mitchell

Cast Anthony LaPaglia · Poppy Montgomery · Eric Close · Marianne Jean-Baptiste

Synopsis Without a Trace (TV Series) (2002) aired from 2002 to 2009 and was highly acclaimed, earning two Emmy Awards in its first season and a Golden Globe Award in 2004. This thrilling and fast-paced series centers around the Missing Persons...

6.0

6K votes

6.0

6K votes

Direction Barbie Kligman · Adam Arkin · Timothy Busfield · Kate Dennis

Cast Juliette Lewis · Ryan Phillippe · Kadee Strickland · Jordana Brewster

Synopsis Secrets & Lies (TV Series) (2015) follows the gripping narrative of a man who stumbles upon the lifeless body of a young boy, instantly becoming the primary suspect in the murder investigation. This shocking discovery thrusts him and his family...

6.0

496 votes

6.0

496 votes

Direction Gary Scott Thompson · David Solomon · Timothy Busfield · David Straiton

Cast James Caan · Josh Duhamel · Vanessa Marcil · Nikki Cox

Synopsis Las Vegas (TV Series) (2003) is a gripping drama that aired from 2003 to 2008, spanning five seasons and 106 episodes. Created by Gary Scott Thompson, the mastermind behind the hit film “The Fast and the Furious,” this series delves...

6.0

11K votes

6.0

11K votes

Ed (TV Series)

2000 · Series · 60 min. · United States

Direction Jon Beckerman · Rob Burnett · Don Scardino · Timothy Busfield

Cast Tom Cavanagh · Julie Bowen · Rachel Cronin · Jana Marie Hupp

Synopsis Ed (TV Series) (2000) follows the journey of Ed Stevens, a former contracts lawyer who, after a career misstep and a marital split, returns to his quaint hometown of Stuckeyville. The series, which aired from 2000 to 2004, chronicles Ed's...

5.8

379 votes

5.8

379 votes

Direction DeAnn Heline · Eileen Heisler · Timothy Busfield · Andrew McCarthy

Cast Brooke Shields · Kim Raver · Lindsay Price · Andrew McCarthy

Synopsis Lipstick Jungle (TV Series) (2008) is a captivating drama series that aired from 2008 to 2009, spanning 2 seasons and 20 episodes. Adapted from the best-selling novel by Candace Bushnell, the series delves into the lives of three ambitious and...

5.4

922 votes

5.4

922 votes

Direction Greg Berlanti · Jon Harmon Feldman · Terry McDonough · David Semel

Cast Michael Chiklis · Julie Benz · Jimmy Bennett · Kay Panabaker

Synopsis No Ordinary Family (TV Series) (2010) follows the Powell family as they transition from a typical suburban life to one filled with extraordinary circumstances. After 16 years of marriage, Jim (Michael Chiklis, known for "The Shield" and "Fantastic Four") feels...

5.4

535 votes

5.4

535 votes

Mercy (TV Series)

2009 · Series · 42 min. · United States

Direction Liz Heldens · Adam Bernstein · Andrew Bernstein · Lawrence Trilling

Cast Taylor Schilling · Jaime Lee Kirchner · Michelle Trachtenberg · James Tupper

Synopsis Mercy (TV Series) (2009) is a gripping medical drama crafted by creator and executive producer Liz Heldens (NBC's "Friday Night Lights"), along with executive producers Gretchen Berg & Aaron Harberts ("Pushing Daisies") and Gail Berman and Lloyd Braun. The series...

5.4

278 votes

5.4

278 votes

Direction Jeff Judah · Gabe Sachs · Timothy Busfield · Eriq La Salle

Cast Jeananne Goossen · Brendan Fehr · Freddy Rodriguez · Ken Leung

Synopsis The Night Shift (TV Series) (2014) follows a dedicated team of medical professionals who, after serving in the Army, return to civilian life and find themselves working the night shift at a bustling hospital in San Antonio. The series, which...

5.3

179 votes

5.3

179 votes

Direction Kevin Kennedy · Niels Mueller · Davis Guggenheim · Jeff T. Thomas

Cast James Belushi · Jerry O'Connell · Jurnee Smollett-Bell · Tanya Fischer

Synopsis The Defenders (TV Series) (2010) is a gripping legal drama that aired from 2010 to 2011, spanning 18 episodes. The show follows the dynamic duo of defense attorneys in Las Vegas who are known for their flamboyant and tenacious approach...

5.3

268 votes

5.3

268 votes

Direction Clifton Campbell · Gary A. Randall · Eric Laneuville · Kelly Makin

Cast Matt Passmore · Kiele Sanchez · Alexis Windsor · Carlos Gómez

Synopsis The Glades (TV Series) (2010) follows the journey of a seasoned Chicago detective who, after being wrongfully accused of an inappropriate relationship with his captain's spouse, accepts a position with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) in South Florida....

5.1

330 votes

5.1

330 votes

Direction Cindy Chupack · John Scott · Marc Buckland · Jamie Babbit

Cast Greg Grunberg · Becki Newton · Guillermo Díaz · Constance Zimmer

Synopsis Love Bites (TV Series) (2011) centers on the lives of Annie (Becki Newton) and Frannie (Jordana Spiro), two unmarried women navigating the complexities of modern relationships. The series delves into their experiences with dating, love, and intimacy, all while grappling...

5.1

62 votes

5.1

62 votes

Direction Rand Ravich · Michael Cuesta · Brad Turner · Sarah Pia Anderson

Cast Robert Kazinsky · Adhir Kalyan · Tim DeKay · Dilshad Vadsaria

Synopsis Second Chance (TV Series) (2016) is an 8-episode series that chronicles the extraordinary journey of Jimmy Pritchard, a 75-year-old ex-sheriff from King County, Washington. Once a morally compromised figure, Pritchard's career ended in disgrace, leading to his forced retirement. Tragically,...

4.8

117 votes

4.8

117 votes