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List of television characters who work as a Private investigator on their TV show, listed alphabetically with photos of the characters when available. Throughout the history of television there have been many fictional characters who are Private investigators. Does your favorite show have someone who works as a Private investigator?" The answer is most likely yes, as they seem to be very common in sitcoms, cartoons and dramas. Items here include everything from Cordelia Chase to Veronica Mars. This list answers the question, "Who are fictional Private investigators on TV?"

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Burton "Gus" Guster is a fictional character on the USA Network television comedy Psych played by American actor Dulé Hill. He functions as the straight man for Shawn Spencer's antics, and provides sobering advice, steady support, and friendship. Over the course of the show, Gus evolves from nothing more than a conventional, uptight pharmaceutical representative to a strong support system through all Shawn Spencer's crazy antics. He frequently tries to pass himself off as "fearless" although in reality the opposite is true, and often cries, sometimes due to "sympathy" and other times when Shawn is insensitive to his feelings. It is believed that Gus was named after a relative of Steve Franks, the technical producer of the show, Burton Franks.

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After spending so very many hours watching a TV show, we form strong attachments - and revulsions - to certain characters. Let's rank 'em.

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These are the funniest television characters ever created, as determined by the votes and selections of Ranker users. Lots of things make up truly iconic, timelessly funny characters... the actor, the writing, the supporting cast... but in the end, it's just the character that makes you laugh yourself weak.What are the funniest characters on TV? These are the characters that still make you roll on the floor no matter if you are watching new episodes or reruns from 20 years ago. A lot of the funniest TV characters of all time, like Homer Simpson and Stewie Griffin, tend to be cartoons but there are lots of funny characters that are real-life people too. Vote for your funniest picks and add any characters you see missing. If you want to really impact this list's order, make your own ranking and add it!

Cosmo Kramer

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List of TV's most memorable characters, of all time, chosen by the Ranker community. What makes a character live on in the public's memory, even years after the original run of their respective TV programs? In some cases, it's the amount of depth that the show's writers, actors and other creators were able to bring to the character over the course of many years. For many of the greatest TV characters of all time, audiences feel like they get to know personalities like Dexter Morgan from &quot;Dexter.&quot; Even after the show leaves the air, they may not want that relationship to end. (Thankfully, they don't have to, as many shows live on for years after their cancellation on DVD and in syndication.) The best TV characters are ones that you feel like you know and that you'd want to be friends with.TV has brought many famous characters to life who have been extremely compelling, even if they are not entirely likeable. Viewers may not wish to know dangerous, shadowy figures like Tony Soprano, Vernon Schillinger, and Omar Little in reality, but following their exploits safely from the comfort of your living room can be appealing. Likewise, people who might be aloof or downright unpleasant in real life - think &quot;Mad Men's&quot; Don Draper or Al Swearengen of &quot;Deadwood&quot; - can prove charming, even admirable, when seen at a distance, with the subtext and intricacy that a top long-running TV show can provide.Who is the greatest TV character ever? This list contains the names of the greatest, most fascinating, and most enduring fictional characters from TV of all time. Be sure to vote for your favorites, and if some of your favorite popular characters aren't represented, go ahead and re-rank the list to contribute to the discussion.

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When a television show first starts, the writers of the program already have the star in mind. They write for the characters they think the audience will relate to and like the most and design the show around those characters. However, once the show hits the airwaves, the viewers don&rsquo;t always agree. Sometimes the true star of the show is the unlikeliest candidate. The breakout character is usually a character who was introduced as part of the supporting cast, but for one reason or another became a fan favorite. This list of the greatest breakout characters in TV history includes characters from both comedies and dramas and has been ranked by the community.

The breakout character on a TV show usually becomes the most discussed and most loved part of the show. He or she has the funniest lines, the best stories, and is portrayed by the favorite actor. After a positive audience reaction, these breakout characters suddenly start to get more screen time and story lines. Characters like <a href="https://groovyhistory.com/aaay-fonzie-happy-days-stories" target="_blank">Fonzie</a> and Ben Linus were never meant to be huge parts of their shows, but after their introduction, it was inevitable that they&rsquo;d become pivotal to the show&rsquo;s success. Some breakout characters, like Frasier Crane, even go on to star in their own series.

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Who are the greatest breakout characters on TV? Vote up the best breakout television characters below or add the best breakout star if he or she isn&#39;t already on the list.

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Lists about the most memorable fictional characters in film, TV, and literature that will stick in our minds forever.

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This is a votable list of fictional sidekicks you’d most want as a best friend. We’ve picked some of <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/the-most-memorable-film-sidekicks-ever/marc-cuenco?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">the best sidekicks</a> from TV shows, movies, cartoons, comics, and literature. Which second fiddle would always have your back and compliment your skills best? Would you pick an animated sidekick, a superhero sidekick, a smartass sidekick, a genius sidekick, or a straight man?<a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/roger-disguises-on-american-dad/lyra-radford?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Roger the alien</a> from American Dad is always a handful, but he's one of the funniest cartoon sidekicks around. Emma Peel from The Avengers gets a nod for sexiest sidekick, to be sure. Tinkerbell takes the cake when it comes to most mischievous sidekick (at least as movie sidekicks go). Gabrielle from Xena: Warrior Princess surely gets the most badass female sidekick. Samwise Gamgee from Lord of the Rings is a most loyal companion on the road to Mordor. Is Gromit from Wallace and Gromit the coolest dog sidekick on our list, or is it Jake from Adventure Time? Scooby Doo himself has his own stoner sidekick, Shaggy, but is Garth Algar from Wayne’s World a better loadie sidekick? When the rubber meets the road, there’s no better brother in arms than James &quot;Rhodey&quot; Rhodes from Iron Man... unless it’s Nick “Goose” Bradshaw from Top Gun, or Chewie from <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-characters-in-the-star-wars-universe?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Star Wars</a>. Maybe cuddle up to best werewolf second-stringer Jacob Black from Twilight? Oh, and let’s not forget Corporal Maxwell Q. Klinger from M*A*S*H the cross-dressing sidekick who’s always fun at a party! All of these characters are perfect foils for their respective hero, but which famous fictional chum would you want by your side as you go about your real life adventures? Vote up your top picks for the best sidekicks in film, TV, and literature. If your ideal best friends aren't on the list, go ahead and add the other half of your own personal dynamic duo!

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Lists of cute and punny names for your new furry, feathered, scaly, or slimy pal.

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Who wouldn’t love having a pet donkey? If you’re a lucky new owner and you’re looking for some funny donkey name ideas, this list of donkey names may prove quite helpful. Whether you’re going for classic, cool donkey names or clever donkey names, peruse the list, find the funniest or best options, and vote them up.Creative donkey name puns are a good way to give your new friend a&nbsp;name that everyone will love. Consider punny monikers like &quot;Donkey Hotay&quot; (get it?) or &quot;Ferris Mueller&quot; (for a mule). Other cute donkey names include &quot;Hee-Haw,&quot; &quot;Kong&quot;&nbsp;(as in Donkey Kong), and &quot;Wonky.&quot;You could always go the Hollywood route with your donkey, with names like “Francis” (after the talking mule), “Gus” (from the Disney movie), “Benjamin” (from Orwell’s Animal Farm) and of course, “Eeyore,” one of the most beloved donkeys of all time.If you decide on a name that's not on this list already, add it! You’ll be helping other new owners of donkeys and mules&nbsp;make their choices, too.

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If you're expecting a little baby boy, you'll definitely want to check out this list of unique baby boy names! But the names you'll find listed here are a little different than the average baby names you'll find in books at Barnes and Noble. These are hipster baby boy names that will set your child apart from the rest of the kids. These are names that will pique people's interest every time you introduce little Django or Dashiell to someone new.&nbsp;Choosing a name for your child is a huge responsibility. The way they identify themselves and the first impressions they give off are in your hands. What if you name your son Erik but you really should have named him Enoch? What if you choose to name him something boring like Robert only to realize when he starts refusing to wear underwear at the age of five, his name should have been Rebel? &nbsp;Are most of your baby boy's nursery decorations DIY projects you found on Pinterest? Have you already purchased a baby wrap just for trips to the farmer's market?&nbsp;If you consider yourself to be on the hip end of the parenting spectrum, you'll be pleased to learn these hipster boy names so you can continue to wow the public with your hip and edgy ways.Check out these cool baby boy names and vote up the ones you like the most. Add any unique <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/hipster-girl-names/lauren-slocum?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">hipster baby names</a> you don't already see listed here, and if you're having a girl, read through this list of <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/hipster-baby-names-for-girls/lauren-slocum">hipster baby girl names</a>.

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Dogs

Whether it's Fido, Sparky, or Prince Charles the Pup, your furry fella comes when you call him. Man's best friend is loyal and lovable but what you name him is up to you. Some dog owners chose to give their pet a more human sounding name like Frank, Theo, or Jake ensuring their bundle of cuteness will fit right in with the family. Others go for a sillier name like Boomer, Captain, or Ace.Different names tend to be more or less popular depending on the breed of the dog. Bauer is a trendy name with Boston Terriers but you don't meet a lot of Pit Bulls named Bundles.&nbsp; Whatever you decide to name your little buddy, always treat your dog with respect and make sure he knows a few basic commands. It's always cute and impressive seeing a well behaved dog go fetch, lay down, or shake paws.Just like names for people, male doggy names have trends, too. Here you can vote for some of your favorite super funny ones or add your own adorable puppy name.&nbsp;

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