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Sheldon Cooper

Dr. Sheldon Lee Cooper is a fictional character on the CBS television series The Big Bang Theory, portrayed by actor Jim Parsons. Parsons won an Emmy Award in 2010 for this role.
A Caltech theoretical physicist, Sheldon is Leonard Hofstadter's (Johnny Galecki) roommate and colleague. They live across the hallway from Penny (Kaley Cuoco).
Sheldon is distinctive for his overtly intellectual personality: he is calculating and cynical, he exhibits a strict adherence to routine, a lack of understanding of irony, sarcasm and humor, a habit of constantly expressing admiration for his superior intellect (which is sometimes found offensive by the other characters), and a complete lack of humility; these characteristics are the main sources of his character's humor and the center of a number of episodes. He has been described as the show's breakout character.Several reviewers have cited Sheldon presenting the qualties of Asperger Syndrome and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.

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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.

TV Characters We Love & Hate

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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

The Funniest TV Characters of All Time

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Entertainment

Are you more Nick Miller or Homer Simpson? Miranda Bailey or Sarah Manning? Vote for the most relatable current TV characters on this up-to-date list of characters from your favorite sitcoms and dramas of 2016-2017!Comedies are a natural place to find relatable TV characters because they help us make light of life's real moments. So it's no wonder that Lena Dunham was praised for her portrayal of a modern Millennial as Hannah Horvath on HBO's Girls, or that we love watching Silicon Valley's Richard Hendrix struggle and succeed.&nbsp;Of course, some of the most relatable characters <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-shows-currently-on-the-air?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">currently on TV</a> come from dramatic series. For instance, Hawaii Five-O features the relatable Steve McGarrett and <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/medical-drama-tv-shows-and-series/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">medical drama</a> Grey's Anatomy keeps audiences grounded with a character like Miranda Bailey. When you're watching a <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/my-favorite-cartoons-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">cartoon show</a> like The Simpsons or a supernatural zombie series like The Walking Dead, you need characters like Homer Simpson or Rick Grimes to help you feel like part of the show.&nbsp;Whether you see more of yourself in the witty and stressed out Amy Brookheimer on VEEP or the average American male like Phil Dunphy on Modern Family, vote for your favorite current television character that you relate to. Add any relatable current TV characters not on the list!

April Ludgate

Current TV Characters Who Are the Most Relatable

Ranking the Most Relatable TV Characters Currently on Air

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Friendship has its privileges. If we’re lucky enough, we all have that one special friend who we can rely on to get us both into and out of trouble. But imagine if your best friend was the Mother of Dragons or the President of the United States. This list features current <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/greatest-tv-characters-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">TV characters</a>&nbsp;of 2016-2017 you'd be BFFs with.Each television character on this list brings their own special set of assets. Some are relatable TV characters, pals like the girls from Broad City. Who wouldn’t want to hang out with Abbi and Illana for a New York City day of chilling?&nbsp;Others on this list can bring us to places we’ve never been before. Imagine having dinner at Downton Abbey with the Crawley family. Lady Mary may seem a bit chilly to some, but she’s proven to be trustworthy and generous, to both her friends and her family.If we were <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/celebrity-bffs/celeb-stalker?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best friends</a> with Francis Underwood, sure we’d have to watch our backs. However, fancy White House dinners with celebrities and <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/world-leaders-in-the-illuminati/mike-rothschild?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">powerful world leaders</a> sound intriguing enough to brush over the fact that President Underwood is a lying murderer. Besides, isn’t it better to have a person like Underwood as a friend rather than an enemy?Just in case you do get yourself into trouble with the likes of a Bart Simpson or Tyrion Lannister, imagine the value of having Alicia Florrick as a best friend. Has she ever lost a courtroom case?Make your voice heard and vote up the current TV characters you'd be friends with, IRL. Or, if your TV character dream best friend isn't yet listed, add him or her for others to vote as well!

Daenerys Targaryen

Current TV Characters You Would Want to Be BFFs With

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Current TV Characters You Would Be Friends With, Ranked Best to Worst

Ann Casano

Politics

If only we could elect a fictional character as president. As business tycoons and professional politician types attempt to make their way to America's top political office, many Americans are left wondering, “Where are my people? Where are the candidates that I could actually get behind?” Here’s a list of fictional characters who have what it takes to serve as Commander in Chief of the United States. Note that all these characters are on current shows and would actually qualify for office. They are all American citizens, at least 35 years old, and live in current times. So although a guy like Jon Snow from Game of Thrones seems to have all the proper qualities of a great American leader, he doesn’t actually fit the parameters. So what makes a great president anyway? The potential contenders do not have to be political TV characters. However, they must display excellent leadership qualities, with the ability to not only drive a team to success, but to do it with the needs of American citizens in mind. Imagine Dana Scully (The X-Files), Alicia Florrick (The Good Wife), or Saul Berenson (Homeland) in office. They would be on any list of TV characters who could be president. Although they are flawed (aren’t we all?), they are also hyper-intelligent, honest, brave, hard-working, and have the ability to lead even in the most difficult times.Be sure to do your part and vote up which fictional politicians and current TV characters you think would make a great choice for president.

Dana Scully

Which Current TV Character Would Be the Best Choice for President?

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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.

Jerry Seinfeld

The Greatest TV Characters of All Time

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The Greatest Female TV Characters of All Time

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

Characters We'll Never Forget

Most Annoying

You know them. You hate them. Honestly, who knows&nbsp;why these characters even exist. Did someone think they were funny? Maybe adorable? Seriously? Like fingernails on a chalkboard, these annoying characters take teeth-gritting perseverance and expert channel-switching to avoid. Usually an attempt at comic relief, these are the characters you can&#39;t even love to hate. You just hate them. There are even some <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/whiniest-heroes-movies/ashley-reign" target="_blank">movie heroes whose incessant whininess</a> is enough to drive us all crazy.

Who is the most annoying movie or TV character of all time? We may never know. But this list will help us get a step closer (and let you know which movies and shows to avoid). Do annoying movie characters like Jar Jar Binks make Star Wars not worth watching? Maybe not. But we definitely won&#39;t be seeing any spinoff sequels starring the annoying little guy.

Is Barney the most annoying TV character ever? Or do you hate Screech more? No one can blame you for finding these characters obnoxious and terrible, but to crown the worst offender, you&#39;ve got to make your voice heard. Vote for the MOST annoying characters, rank them as you see fit... and be sure to add any that are missing. After you are done, head over and vote on the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-annoying-kid-characters-of-all-time/desertrat89?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">most annoying kid</a> characters in pop culture history.

Steve Urkel

The Most Annoying TV and Film Characters Ever

The Most Annoying TV and Film Characters Ever, Ranked 

List of the best TV grumps. Male or female, these are the greatest grumpy TV characters -- television curmudgeons whose pessimistic rants and antics usually make viewers laugh. From the original great TV grumps, including Fred Sanford and Archie Bunker, to the new generation of grumpy TV characters such as <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-red-forman-quotes/movie-and-tv-quotes" target="_blank">Red Forman</a> and Sue Sylvester, they&rsquo;re all here.

&nbsp;Why is it that we love TV&rsquo;s curmudgeons? They&rsquo;re unhappy, they complain, they&rsquo;re pessimistic, and they often try to make everyone around them miserable, too. The best TV grumps remain lovable, however, because they tap into our own grumpy sides; besides, their rantings and predictions of doom and gloom often have no effect on anyone else. The other characters in a TV show know that they&rsquo;re dealing with a grouch, and carry on accordingly. In some cases, of course, the greatest grumps on TV really do make others&rsquo; lives miserable, but the curmudgeonly, grumpy character usually gets what&rsquo;s coming to him or her in the end, which makes it okay.

&nbsp;The best grumps on television are usually funny, as well. Frank Costanza generally looks like he&rsquo;s about to pop a blood vessel, but his ravings are hilarious. And underneath it all, many TV curmudgeons have a softer, warmer side. Who can blame a gentle-hearted person for putting up a mean front to protect their tender emotions? Viewers understand this about the best TV curmudgeons: They might seem mean, but they&rsquo;re often concealing a caring personality -- and if they inspire a few laughs in the process, that&rsquo;s all the better.

&nbsp;This list contains the grumps on TV that viewers have both loved and hated, laughed at or felt sorry for. Both female and male TV curmudgeons are included; after all, women can be just as crabby as men. The list also makes no age distinction -- the best TV grouches are both young and old.

Dr. Gregory House

The Most Beloved Grumps in TV History

Best TV Grumps | List of Curmudgeon Characters

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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.

Fonzie

The Greatest Breakout Characters in TV History

Greatest Breakout Characters in TV History | List of Breakout TV Characters

Lists about nerdy hobbies, franchises, and topics—and the sweet, socially awkward geeks who obsess over them.

Nerd Alert

Geeky

List of the greatest geeks in TV history. The <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-nerd-characters-movies/jodi-smith" target="_blank">best nerd characters</a> ever to hit the tiny screens are ranked here in order of greatness. Sure some of the characters might have annoyed us, but we never changed that dial once they appeared onscreen. These men and women are absolutely hilarious and absolutely awesome -- oh, and absolutely nerdy. It usually happens on TV when the door knocks and the dad is really disappointed to see who is on the other side. Like the way Carl Winslow looks when it&#39;s revealed to be Steve Urkel on Family Matters. TV nerds of all genders are ranked, ranging from sexy geeks like Liz Lemon to neurotic nerds like Adrian Monk. Who studies dinosaurs better than Ross Geller? Who knows more Pawnee history than Leslie Knope? These geeks made us smarter and sillier, like Lisa Simpson and Willow Rosenberg. While Willow was always the best friend and Dwight Schrute is just one of the employees, people like Larry David and iCarly (yes, both geeks) got shows to their geeky selves.

Ross Geller

The Greatest Geeks in TV History

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There’s such a huge different when discussing television characters versus film characters. The main distinction is that we get to know our TV characters much better. Instead of a two-hour movie, we get to see television characters in different situations, often over the course of several seasons and many years. We feel like we know them personally, and in some scenarios they might seem like our dad, sister, or best friend. Nothing affects how a television character comes across to a spectator like the person playing the role. Even the most mundane script or unfunny sitcom can be saved by an actor’s performance. These are the best-acted characters on television of all time. This list includes both the best -cted characters currently on TV and old characters from the small screen's past. Nearly every genre is covered from sitcoms to police procedurals to political dramas. Some of these are cantankerous sorts (we’re looking at you, Dr. House), others have had incredible obstacles to overcome (we knew you could beat cancer, Christina Braverman), and a few of these characters are entertainingly evil (everyone feels guilty rooting for Francis Underwood.)We’ve cried along with these characters and believed their every emotion. These well-acted television characters are what stays with fans when they shut off the television for the night. Of course, dialogue and story are imperative on any successful television program, but without the actor to deliver those lines and sell the narrative, the television screen may as well stay blank.Make your voice heard. Be sure to vote up all the best acted current TV characters and the most expertly acted TV characters from previous eras of television.

Rose Nylund

The Most Well-Acted Characters of All Time

The 50+ Most Well-Acted TV Characters of All Time

Look, you watch enough of a show, you get to know the characters. Maybe you even care about them. Maybe you even love them. Or hate them. Or want to read tons of lists about them.

The People in Your TV

Some of the greatest characters in this new <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-years-for-tv-shows/loganrapp?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">golden age of TV</a> are male right now, and their characters span centuries, cultures, and personalities of all types. The shows they're on range anywhere from fantasy to comedy to drama and everything in between. Which male characters are the best of the best on TV right now?Are you a Tyrion Lannister kind of person, or a Sheldon Cooper lover instead? The choice is up to you. Vote up all of your favorite male characters currently on TV, and add any that aren't already on the list.&nbsp;

Castiel

The Best Male Characters on TV Right Now

The Best Male Characters On TV Now, Ranked By Fans

Over on Twitter, author, marketer, and social media guru <a href="https://twitter.com/joelcomm/status/1321118646643675137" target="_blank">Joel Comm</a> posed this hypothetical scenario to the internet: &quot;You&#39;ve been kidnapped. The characters from the last TV show you watched are mounting a rescue. <a href="https://twitter.com/joelcomm/status/1321118646643675137" target="_blank">Who&#39;s coming to save you</a>?&quot;

The answers were both varied and hilarious&nbsp;as folks listed everyone from Jax Teller to the Boys to hosts from HGTV as potential saviors. Here is a look at a few of the funny&nbsp;answers. &nbsp;

People Are Sharing The TV Characters They Trust To Save Them From Peril And It Is Friggin' Hilarious

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As scientists continue to forge ahead, paving humanity's road to the future, so should you do your part by reading and voting on each of these lists.

They Blinded Us with Science

The best scientists in TV history run the gamut from dependable pragmatists (Agent Scully, The X-files), to socially inept academics (Sheldon Cooper, The Big Bang Theory), to imminently gifted inventors with creepy fetishes (Dr. Krieger, Archer). Then there are those great TV scientists who have a simple bent on world destruction and/or domination, but we’ll get to them later.TV’s greatest scientists instill a sense of wonder in the universe. From Saturday morning programming, like Beakman’s World, to prime-time cable-vision, these towering intellects open a window to the awe-inspiring possibilities of the space-time continuum. Whether through breaking down the barriers in intercultural understanding (Star Trek), or through crafting a transistor radio out of coconuts (The Professor, Gilligan’s Island), watchers feel smarter just being in their company. However, the darker side of science can instill a feeling of terror in most viewers. One great TV scientist managed to turn the periodic table into something (even more) sinister (Walter White, Breaking Bad); another great mind uncovered the devastation wrought by a simple virus – one beyond his own capability to cure (Edwin Jenner, The Walking Dead). And we haven’t even touched on shape-shifting mass (Bruce Banner, The Incredible Hulk), or crafting explosives from the contents of one’s trashcan (Mac MacGyver, MacGyver).The best TV scientists introduce us to new worlds (Lost in Space) and old ones (PrimEval), use their knowledge to combat evil (Juliet Parrish, V), and spend an inordinate amount of time explaining that they are “not that kind of doctor” (Ross Gellar, Friends).Vote up your favorite smart characters on this TV scientists list to determine the best fictional scientist on TV.

The Greatest Scientist TV Characters

Best TV Scientists | List of Fictional Physicists, Chemists, Biologists, & Engineers

Introverts are known for shunning crowds in favor of time alone to recharge and think—but, as any introvert knows, there's a lot going on inside.

Inside Introversion

Great introvert&nbsp;TV characters show that <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/being-an-introvert/machk" target="_blank">being introverted</a>&nbsp;is different - and about so,&nbsp;so much more - than just being shy.&nbsp;In fact, many of the introverts listed here - like <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-intps/celebrity-lists" target="_blank">INPJ</a> Liz Lemon, <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-intjs/celebrity-lists" target="_blank">INTJ</a>&nbsp;Sheldon Cooper, and <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-infps/celebrity-lists" target="_blank">INFP</a> Lisa Simpson - aren&#39;t really shy at all.&nbsp;They are introverts in the sense that their inner world is&nbsp;more important to them than socializing,&nbsp;they can be intellectually intense, and are hyper-focused on their goals. While they may have the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/things-that-introverts-have-the-hardest-time-with/analise.dubner" target="_blank">hardest time</a> with small talk and crowds, they&#39;re incredibly strong in other ways.

Many TV characters who are introverts are more relatable to viewers&nbsp;than over the top <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/annoying-extrovert-tv-characters/ranker-tv" target="_blank">extrovert TV characters</a>. In fact, some viewers may even find <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-introvert-characters-movies/ashley-reign" target="_blank">fictional introverts</a>&nbsp;more likable than their extrovert counterparts. Which of these introverted TV characters are your favorites? Vote up the characters that you love and add any others that you feel are missing.&nbsp;

The Best Introvert TV Characters

The 30+ Best Introvert TV Characters of All Time

Comedy

You&#39;re trapped at home. It&#39;s getting real lonely out there. The only &quot;friends&quot; you can invite into your living room are Chandler, Ross, Joey, Rachel, Monica, and Phoebe. But what if you could invite those characters into your house for real? Which <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/tv-shows-you-wish-you-were-on/ranker-tv" target="_blank">sitcom character</a>&nbsp;would you want to be quarantined with? Michael Scott from The Office? Michael Bluth from Arrested Development? Leslie Knope from Parks and Recreation? Vote for the sitcom character you most want to spend the rest of quarantine eating frozen pizzas and hunting for toilet paper with.

Which Sitcom Character Would You Want to Quarantine With?

Dave Schilling

Men have certainly received more than their fair share of diverse and complicated characters in the realm of television. Thankfully, now we&#39;re seeing more and more strong and complex women in mainstream entertainment as well. Elizabeth Moss, Viola Davis, Sandra Oh, Rachel Bloom, Kerry Washington, Robin Wright, and&nbsp;many others have been delivering powerhouse performances in recent years and stunning audiences with their immense talent. That being said, the industry still skews toward&nbsp;the preference for a &quot;leading man,&quot; and there are countless examples of men that represent every facet&nbsp;of masculinity.&nbsp;

So, what does it mean to be a man in America&nbsp;today? Is modern masculinity viewed&nbsp;as more reserved than in previous generations, or does it simply imply a level of openness and a different&nbsp;sense of responsibility? Or has masculinity stayed consistent over the years, and remained a constant as the world evolved&nbsp;around it? Vote up the tv characters that you feel most closely portray modern masculinity; vote down those that miss the mark.

Which TV Characters Best Represent Modern Masculinity?

Ryan Carlquist

LIst of popular characters sitting on <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/who-will-sit-on-the-iron-throne/ranker-of-thrones?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">the Iron Throne</a> including actors, television stars, fictional characters, cartoons, musicians, politicians. Game of Thrones is one of the most popular shows on TV and everyone--even famous characters from other television shows--wants a piece of the Iron Throne! In the real show, all of <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-game-of-thrones-characters">the best Game of Thrones characters</a> strategize to take control of the throne. On this Ranker list, any character in the world could win!Which of these notable characters looks the best on the Iron Throne? Who most deserves to sit on the Iron Throne and rule <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/aquaman-what-are-the-seven-kingdoms/jonathan-kantor?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">the Seven Kingdoms</a>? Is it Dexter on the Iron Throne? Tony Soprano on the Iron Throne? Sad Keanu on the Iron Throne? King's Landing is not big enough for all of these popular characters, so vote for your favorite funny Iron Throne pic and decide who is most worthy. Add any characters that may be missing.

15 Famous People Sitting On The Iron Throne

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Chaz Fletcher

Lists that best, funniest, saddest, scariest, and most relatable new and returning TV shows and series airing live and on streaming platforms that you should be watching in 2019.

2019: What's on TV?

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The Golden Age of Television is not only bringing small screen audiences some of the most innovative and entertaining programs ever, it&rsquo;s also bringing spectators some of the best male TV characters of all time.

Patriarchs, police detectives, and teenagers are no longer held hostage by the standard tropes of their macho predecessors -&nbsp;the Me Too movement has finally made its way to television, and it&rsquo;s giving us some of the most well-rounded male characters in 2019.

Sure, none of these characters are perfect. But perhaps that&rsquo;s one of the reasons why they&#39;re so relatable. The best male TV characters need to be three-dimensional. No one in real life is all good or all bad; we live in shades of grey and only hope that we&rsquo;re making the right decisions. We&rsquo;re only now comfortable rooting for a lawyer whose practice skirts around legal technicalities, or a good dude who just happens to be a weed dealer.

Who are the best male characters in 2019? Put these men up to the test by voting up your current favorites. And if your personal favorite male character is missing, add them to the list!

The Best Male TV Characters In 2019

The 25+ Greatest Male TV Characters, Ranked

Philip Moder

Let&#39;s take a few minutes to&nbsp;give a shoutout to all the awkward people out there. While some characters on TV are all about being outgoing, these characters tend to constantly find themselves in uncomfortable situations. Whether they&rsquo;re introverts, quiet, or simply unaware of social norms, they&rsquo;re known for always saying the wrong thing at the wrong time.

Ross Geller from Friends&nbsp;probably quickly comes to mind for an awkward character list (perhaps telling a story about how the scent is added to gas), or the hilarious Gary Walsh from&nbsp;Veep. But who are the best awkward TV characters? Larry David from&nbsp;Curb Your Enthusiasm&nbsp;and Maurice Moss from the&nbsp;IT Crowd&nbsp;are also great contenders. To make things really easy, you could just look no further than the characters on&nbsp;Awkward&nbsp;- it&#39;s literally built right into the title!&nbsp;

From clumsiness to social ineptitude, this list includes all of the extremely awkward characters on TV. Whether you think super smart Sheldon Cooper from The Big Bang Theory is the most awkward or believe that distinction should go to little miss Tina Belcher from Bob&rsquo;s Burgers, make your voice heard by voting up your favorite awkward characters.

See someone missing? Add them to the list!

Awkward TV Characters We Can't Help But Love

The 60+ Most Awkward TV Characters, Ranked

Sitcoms

Need a list of all characters from The Big Bang Theory? With so many funny Big Bang characters, it&#39;s tough to say who the greatest really is without everybody weighing in on the discussion. That&#39;s why we&#39;re ranking the best Big Bang Therory characters of all time, from fan favorites like Sheldon (Jim Parsons) and Raj (Kunal&nbsp;Koothrappali) to side characters like Bert and Leslie Winkle.&nbsp;Vote for your favorite Big Bang Theory characters and help make this list the ultimate source for who the best characters of the show are.

The Big Bang Theory character roles from every season are included, along with the names of the actors who play them. Is Leonard Hofstadter <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/what-your-favorite-fictional-character-says-about-you/nathan-gibson?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">your favorite character</a>? What about Howard Wolowitz or Penny? You can click each image for a larger picture of the character, and in some cases you can click the character&#39;s name for a more detailed description.

Who Is The Best Big Bang Theory Character?

The Best Big Bang Theory Characters List w/ Photos

Lists of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, and all other kinds of celebs working in the entertainment industry and in the public eye.

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List of straight characters played by gay actors, loosely ranked by fame and popularity. One of the great things about being an actor is you can play characters that are different from yourself. In fact, some of the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/current-tv-shows-with-the-best-acting/ranker-tv" target="_blank">best acting on television</a>&nbsp;requires actors adopting a radically different perspective.&nbsp;Several gay actors are famous for playing well-known straight characters in film and on television. One gay actor is best known for playing a lady-loving lawyer on a sitcom.Who is the most famous gay actor who has played straight characters? Neil Patrick Harris tops our list. The &quot;Doogie Howser, M.D.&quot; star has twins with his partner, David Burtka. Ironically, he plays one of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/greatest-perpetual-bachelors-in-tv-history/ranker-tv">biggest fictional womanizers</a> in TV history as Barney Stinson on &quot;How I Met Your Mother.&quot; Likewise, Portia de Rossi played promiscuous Lindsay Bluth Funke on &quot;Arrested Development,&quot; while in real life, the actress has been married to Ellen DeGeneres since 2008.Mike Brady, one of the most <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/womansday_s-top-10-tv-dads-of-all-time">famous TV dads</a>, was played by gay actor Robert Reed. On &quot;Family Ties,&quot; matriarch Elyse Keaton was played by Meredith Baxter, who came out as a lesbian in 2009. Other straight characters played by LGBT actors include Sheldon Cooper from &quot;The Big Bang Theory&quot; and Miranda Hobbes from &quot;Sex and the City.&quot;Do you think that it is difficult for gay actors to find credible roles as straight characters? Share your thoughts in the comments section.

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LGBTQ+ people are&nbsp;hugely&nbsp;underrepresented in pop culture. For lack of an alternative,&nbsp;the community has a long tradition of&nbsp;adopting certain fictional characters as its own, whether they're canonically members or not.Some of these choices may seem surprising on the surface. Batman, for instance —&nbsp;one of the earliest accidental <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-queer-comic-book-characters/joedonley" target="_blank">queer comic book figures</a>&nbsp;—&nbsp;achieved this status through a combination of the homoerotic subtext between him and his young ward Robin and&nbsp;the campiness of his live-action TV show in the '60s. Plus,&nbsp;as&nbsp;Batman&nbsp;comic book writer&nbsp;Grant Morrison points out, he enjoys dressing&nbsp;in &quot;fetish&nbsp;clothes&quot;&nbsp;every night.&nbsp;Sesame Street's <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/8-reasons-why-bert-and-ernie-are-gay-_and-why-that_s-ok_/joanne" target="_blank">Bert and Ernie</a>&nbsp;have bedroom arrangements that turned&nbsp;them into unexpected <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/greatest-gay-icons-in-music/celebrity-lists" target="_blank">gay icons</a>&nbsp;when the internet woke up. Possibly the most unlikely of them all, however, is&nbsp;the Babadook – he&nbsp;transformed&nbsp;from horror movie monster to <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/lgbt-pride-parade-signs/ashley-reign" target="_blank">Pride parade</a> mascot thanks to a Netflix categorization error. As you'll discover from this list,&nbsp;these unlikely candidates are actually in good&nbsp;company.

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17 Characters and Pop Culture Figures Who Are LGBTQ+ Icons

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While a character like Max Braverman from Parenthood was officially diagnosed with <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/famous-people-with-aspergers-syndrome/celebrity-lists" target="_blank">Asperger’s syndrome, </a>as part of a storyline on the drama, most TV characters who are probably autistic have not been recognized. Over the past ten years or so, there have been several TV shows that depict autism or have&nbsp;characters with Asperger's. Some of these fictional characters on the spectrum will seem pretty obvious, while others may surprise you.Some of the <a href="https://www.autismspeaks.org/" target="_blank">defining characteristics of Asperger’s</a> include: obsession with odd things or unusual topics, limited social ability, the need for a set routine, robotic speech, an inability to make eye contact, awkward mannerisms, the inability to pick up on social cues, and the inability to detect sarcasm. Different people who are on the spectrum will display different traits. Do any of these symptoms remind you of your favorite television character?Is it weird that Abed from Community uses his insane knowledge of pop culture as a means to communicate? Is it odd that Crazy Eyes from Orange is the New Black nearly loses her mind during the prison riot because her daily routine gets totally out of whack? Ever wonder why Sherlock Holmes does not have any friends?Check out these fascinating TV characters on the spectrum. While it’s true that their creators may not have officially announced their diagnosis, there’s at least enough evidence to make a strong case. Did we miss any of your <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/greatest-tv-characters-of-all-time" target="_blank">favorite fictional characters </a>on the spectrum? Let us know in the comments section.&nbsp;

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There simply are not many asexual fictional characters in television, film, and literature.&nbsp; As so many stories center around the drama of romantic entanglements, some writers struggle to create&nbsp;three dimensional characters if sex is off the table. This is a problem exasperated by the fact&nbsp;there are so few models to follow when it comes to portraying asexuality. However, as diverse depictions of sexual orientation are becoming increasingly common in media, there are more and more books, movies, and TV shows depicting <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/facts-about-asexuality/samantha-dillinger" target="_blank">asexuality</a>.&nbsp;Some of these characters who are asexual are out of the closet and have confirmed their orientation. This is more common with contemporary programs, as asexuality awareness is on the rise. However, some characters never explicitly state their sexuality, but it is heavily implied and sometimes even verified by a writer or actor and thus confirmed in a roundabout way.&nbsp;The exploration of asexual characters in the media has helped society understand an underrepresented segment of the population. Browse this list to learn more about depictions of asexuality in fiction!&nbsp;

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The hilarious Big Bang Theory was consistently one of the most-watched shows on television throughout its 12-season run, meaning millions and millions of people are watching it on a regular basis. But despite its massive success, it&rsquo;s been attacked by some self-proclaimed geeks and ignored by many critics. That had us at Ranker wondering: does this show all about nerd-dom actually appeal to nerd viewers? And if not, what accounts for its unprecedented success?

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Sheldon was easily the breakout star from <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/big-bang-theory-behind-the-scenes/allison-walter" target="_blank">The Big Bang Theory</a> and because of that there have been a number of fan theories created over the years analyzing the slightly off-beat&nbsp;character. These represent the best and most interesting theories about everyone&#39;s favorite dorky scientist.

The Best Fan Theories About Sheldon From 'The Big Bang Theory'

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<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-sheldon-cooper-quotes/movie-and-tv-quotes" target="_blank">Sheldon Cooper</a> takes a lot of heat on&nbsp;The Big Bang Theory, but he gives as good as he gets. Many of the traits that make him a target of ridicule (emotional ignorance, logicalness, obsessiveness, etc.) make him a formidable competitor in the battle of wits. For a character who allegedly misunderstands sarcasm, he sure uses it often and with scathing precision.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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What are the funniest Sheldon Cooper quotes that crack you up just from thinking about them? Sheldon&nbsp;is one of those characters who often has something funny to say, which is why he&#39;s probably the most popular character from The Big Bang Theory.

Whether he was explaining the ridiculously complicated rules of something like &quot;Scissors cuts paper, paper covers rock, rock crushes lizard, lizard poisons Spock, Spock smashes scissors, scissors decapitates lizard, lizard eats paper, paper disproves Spock, Spock vaporizes rock, and as it always has, rock crushes scissors&quot; or finally deciding to sleep with his girlfriend with &quot;Then it&#39;s settled. Amy&#39;s birthday present will be my genitals,&quot;&nbsp;let&#39;s take a look at the greatest Sheldon Cooper quotes in The Big Bang Theory&nbsp;history, ranked by your votes.&nbsp;

Whatever your favorite funny Sheldon Cooper quotes are, vote them up on the list below so they will climb closer to the top.

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