The Essentials

Season 18

Turner Classic Movies' popular Saturday evening anchor franchise showcasing "must-see" classic films, featuring a different guest co-host each season. Together, the host and special guest introduce a hand-picked classic and offer commentary on its cultural significance, its influence on other films, behind-the-scenes stories and their own personal reflections.

Where to Watch The Essentials • Season 18

20 Episodes

  • Singin' in the Rain
    E1
    Singin' in the Rain
  • Ace in the Hole
    E2
    Ace in the Hole
  • The General
    E3
    The General
  • Casablanca
    E4
    Casablanca
  • The Red Shoes
    E5
    The Red Shoes
  • Lawrence of Arabia
    E6
    Lawrence of Arabia
  • Gunga Din
    E7
    Gunga Din
  • A Matter of Life and Death
    E8
    A Matter of Life and Death
  • A Hard Day's Night
    E9
    A Hard Day's Night
  • The Music Man
    E10
    The Music Man
  • Dr. Strangelove
    E11
    Dr. Strangelove
  • The Maltese Falcon
    E12
    The Maltese Falcon
  • 2001: A Space Odyssey
    E13
    2001: A Space Odyssey
  • Ball of Fire
    E14
    Ball of Fire
  • City Lights
    E15
    City Lights
  • An American in Paris
    E16
    An American in Paris
  • The Searchers
    E17
    The Searchers
  • North by Northwest
    E18
    North by Northwest
  • Out of the Past
    E19
    Out of the Past
  • Guys and Dolls
    E20
    Guys and Dolls

 

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