Your favorite ship finally getting together is an incredible feeling. Nothing can rain on your parade…until the couple refuses to DTR.
They may be keeping things "casual," but they need to admit what they mean to each other and go all in. As shippers, we're in it for the long haul.
We created a slideshow belows of 19 couples who refused to define the relationship!
Garrett and Dina – Superstore
Garrett and Dina are singlehandedly the inspiration behind this list. Since the two are co-workers and Dina is Garrett's superior, they had to disclose their relationship to corporate.
They refused to check the box stating they were in a relationship, and they were on the phone with corporate for hours campaigning to get a new option added.
Dan and Charlotte – Lucifer
Dan and Charlotte didn't realize how much they meant to each other until it was too late. Dan had previously been sleeping with Lucifer's mom when she was in Charlotte's body, and he had no idea that she was possessed.
When Charlotte comes back and remembers nothing, she and Dan have to start all over from scratch. He eventually falls for the real her, but Charlotte is killed almost directly after she and Dan realize that they want to be together.
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Barney and Robin are the poster children for couples who hate to DTR. They were so against defining their relationship that Lily kept them physically locked in a room until they were willing to do so.
Robin even went on a date at Barney's encouragement to prove that there was nothing serious going on between them. Needless to say, they began to realize how wrong they were when Barney showed up and punched her date in the face.
Beth and Rio – Good Girls
As of Good Girls Season 2, Beth and Rio are not in a great place. But if Good Girls Season 2 Episode 13 never happened, or happened differently, their relationship may have gone in another direction.
Although neither of them would ever admit it, something was going on between them besides just sex. Rio always had a bit of a soft spot towards Beth, and some of the things he did for her were unexpected, to say the least.
Jake and Amy – Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Dating your co-worker can get complicated, so after Jake and Amy end up kissing at the precinct they decide to keep things "light and breezy."
But there was an emotional investment on both sides, and it didn't take them long to realize that "light and breezy" wasn't going to work. Even though it was risky, Jake and Amy took a gamble and went all in.
Xo and Rogelio – Jane the Virgin
Xo's relationship with Jane's father was a rollar coaster. For a while, we didn't know what they were to each other, and it didn't seem like they were too sure either.
After a series of ups and downs, Xo and Rogelio finally realize that they are meant for each other and end up getting married at the Marbella Hotel.
Bloom and Reynolds – New Amsterdam
Bloom and Reynolds were sleeping together for a time, but Bloom decides to be honest and let Reynolds know that she wants more than just sex.
Reynolds tells Bloom that he's only interested in being with a black woman for the long-term. When Reynolds tries to start things up between them again, Bloom turns him down.
At first, Schmidt and Cece were on two completely separate wavelengths. Schmidt wanted a real relationship and for the entire world to know that they were together, but Cece was embarrassed by him and continuously reminded Schmidt that they were just having sex.
Cece eventually admitted that she liked Schmidt for real, and they decide to enter an official relationship. It doesn't work out at first, but they end up married with a daughter by the end of the show.
Chase and Cameron – House
Chase and Cameron are another example of how "just sex" can easily turn into something more. Their romance definetly wasn't easy, but that doesn't mean we love it any less.
Despite all the drama we had to witness, Chase and Cameron proved that true love could conquer all.
Michael and Alex – Roswell, New Mexico
As of Roswell, New Mexico Season 1, viewers still don't know what the deal with Malex is. They fell for each other in high school, and for the past ten years, they have continuously come back to each other.
Although it's clear that they love each other, Michael chose to pursue Maria in Roswell, New Mexico Season 1 Episode 13. We have no idea what the new season holds for them, but here's to hoping they'll call it official in the future.
Jake and Faye – The Secret Circle
Jake and Faye were pretty much just sleeping together, although it was clear that Faye wanted more. Jake was always hung up on Cassie, and it was hard for us not to love that relationship as well.
But fans seemed to be rooting for Jake and Faye, and despite the show's cancellation, it was implied that Jake was ready to give a relationship with Faye a real shot.
Jackson and April – Grey's Anatomy
Jackson and April were friends for years before anything romantic happened between them. April ended up losing her virginity to Jackson, and as much as she wanted to, she couldn't seem to stay away from him.
It took them far too long to realize how much they loved each other. We know that April is no longer on the show, but that doesn't stop us from hoping that she and Jackson will have their happily ever after.
Josh and Liza – Younger
Unsure of what to call their relationship at first, Josh and Liza said that they're "hanging out." Even though Liza was still lying about her age, it was obvious that they had strong feelings for each other.
When the truth finally came out, it didn't diminish Josh's love for her, even if it did cause a huge fight. They were an official couple for a while before splitting up, but something tells us their story isn't over.
Jonah and Amy – Superstore
Jonah and Amy's reluctance to label their relationship was a bit frustrating. They were a three-season slow burn, and they were already pretty deep in their feels by the time they finally got together.
It took months for Jonah and Amy to call themselves an official couple. Because of the excruciating wait, we can't help but squeal anytime they refer to each other as their boyfriend or girlfriend.
Dyson and Bo – Lost Girl
Dyson and Bo tried their best to be friends with benefits and to have no strings attached. But has that ever successfully worked for any television couple in history?
To no one's surprise, Dyson and Bo end up developing feelings for each other.
Jane and Ryan – The Bold Type
Jane and Ryan start sleeping together after they both write eye-opening articles concerning female pleasure. Ryan changes Jane's sex-life completely, and she quickly starts to realize she has feelings for Ryan.
Ryan isn't a relationship-type guy, but with Jane that eventually changes.
Chandler and Monica – Friends
What happens in London stays in London, right? Wrong. Chandler and Monica may have tried to keep their relationship overseas, but true love can't be contained.
It took them a while to call things official, and Monica even agreed to go on a date with someone else since Chandler said they were "just goofing around." But Chandler eventually gets over his fear of commitment, and the two go on to be the best couple on Friends.
J.D. and Elliot – Scrubs
J.D. and Elliot's romance was complicated. It was hard to put a label on their relationship because it was difficult to keep up with what was going on.
They tried to keep things casual, but as could be expected, it didn't go well. We couldn't be happier that they got married and were able to put all the complications behind them.
Chloe and Alek – The Nine Lives of Chloe King
Chloe and Alek deserve so much better. Alek had always been head over heels for Chloe, but Chloe was torn between him and Brian. Because of her conflicting feelings, she never fully went all-in with him.
The Nine Lives of Chloe King was canceled, and their story was never resolved. However, the writers created a movie script to close the series, and although they were never able to produce it, Chloe realized that she was in love with Alek.
A large part of creating a quality TV show is knowing when to wrap it up.
No writer wants their series to end before the story has been completed, but letting it go on past its natural resolution can tarnish its reputation entirely.
Networks might still get some views, but is the extra season really worth ruining all the excellence that came before it?
We put together some examples of shows that should've quit while they were ahead.
Parks and Recreation
To be fair, there wasn't anything bad about the final season. It was more unnecessary than anything else.
Each viewer is different, and some people need that time jump to see where the characters are headed in the future.
However, it felt off and didn't quite go with the rest of the show. The Parks and Recreation Season 6 finale could have been the perfect stopping point with a few tweaks for closure.
Fringe
The problem with Fringe Season 5 is that it had no impact on the story, whatsoever.
It was cool to see what Peter and Olivia's daughter would be like, but everything that happened in the final season was erased in the series finale.
The only difference is that Walter wasn't there, as he had to sacrifice himself and go to the future during the last few minutes of the show.
There were definitely some entertaining aspects, but we could've done without it.
Chuck
No matter which way you look at it, a lot of fans were unhappy with the ending of Chuck.
Although some hope was offered for Chuck and Sarah in the show's final moments, the last season was heavy with despair.
Due to Sarah's memory loss, which is never fully resolved, it felt like a completely different show than the one the audience had initially invested in.
Once Upon a Time
The majority of the time, viewers become invested in the characters more than the story. We care about the story because it affects the people we've become attached to, and we enjoy watching their ups and downs.
After Once Upon a Time Season 6, the show lost almost all of its essential cast members, making the final season weak and pointless.
The sixth season would have closed out the series perfectly, with either a few minor adjustments or an additional episode to send the characters back to the Enchanted Forest.
13 Reasons Why
Forget about the last season, this one didn't need the last three.
13 Reasons Why should've stayed a mini-series like it was originally intended to be, rather than overstaying its welcome due to its high viewership.
After Hannah's story was over, it seemed as if the writers were scrambling for more ways to make the characters suffer, and we got tired of watching it.
The show was no longer about its title, or title character, and just got more hollow and depressing every season.
The Office
By textbook definition, it was an ensemble, but The Office never should have continued after Steve Carell's departure.
Michael Scott was quite literally the star of the show and the one who forced the characters together in his hilarious attempts at commodity. Although they tried to replace him, no one else could ever live up to Michae's legacy.
The series became boring and bland, and Dwight and Jim's shenanigans were one of the only reasons it didn't fade out completely.
Veronica Mars
Fans everywhere were ecstatic when Hulu announced they would be producing a Veronica Mars revival.
However, the internet ended up in a frenzy when the show decided to bring back the series simply to kill off a main and fan-favorite character. The worst part about the ending was that fans funded the Veronica Mars movie in 2014, in the hopes of getting closure for the leading couple.
The revival shattered everything fans rallied so hard for, making us wish that she show never would've started up again, in the first place.
The 100
The series still has two more episodes before it wraps up for good, and fans are already done with it.
Not only was Bellamy missing for almost the entirety of the season, but he was uselessly shot and killed by his best friend, leaving fans shocked and outraged.
For fans who spent the past seven years believing Bellamy and Clarke would end up together, it was a low blow.
The direction that the series took appeared to have more to do with behind the scenes issues than authentic storytelling, which is one of the reasons viewers have trouble accepting the final season, at all.
Pretty Little Liars
There were so many A's we couldn't keep track of them all. It began to reach a point where enough was enough.
Besides a few exceptions, time jumps rarely work well on TV, and Pretty Little Liars was best in a high school setting. The Perfectionists, the Pretty Little Liars spinoff, was set in college, yet only went on for one season.
The show should have given all the shippers their endgames at the end of Pretty Little Liars Season 6 and called it quits.
New Girl
Does anyone actually like the final season of New Girl? Considering that it wasn't even supposed to happen, it felt like a forced mess.
Schmidt and Cece's daughter was probably the only upside, as even Nick and Jess's proposal and wedding was a letdown.
While we did want more of a resolution from Nick and Jess's relationship, after they kissed in what was supposed to be the final shot of the show, their send-off ended up seeming lazy and half-assed.
The Vampire Diaries
You could blame The Vampire Diaries' downward spiral on the loss of Elena Gilbert, but, The Vampire Diaries' drop in quality started the moment that Klaus and his family left for New Orleans.
For many fans, Damon and Elena's relationship kept the show afloat, and Katherine Pierce's presence always upped the entertainment value, but after all that was gone, there was next to nothing left.
And, to be honest, we could've done without the Steroline storyline.
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Character departures are inevitable for most shows.
That doesn't mean we have to like them. Sometimes, a character has to go because it's necessary for the story.
Other times, the actor moves on to a new role, and the character can't continue without them. (That is, unless the actor just gets recast, like when Nathan Parsons took over the role of Kent on True Blood.)
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Now and then, a character's time on a show comes to an end in a way that leaves us brokenhearted and feeling betrayed by the writers.
These exits took us by surprise, and not in a good way.
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Alex Karev's Dear John Letters on Grey's Anatomy
If you ask us, Alex Karev had one of the best character glow-ups of all time, with the kind of character development we can normally only dream about. His transformation from snarky, too-cool-for-school jock to the mature, brilliant man he became was one for the ages.
But sixteen years of hard work to become the peds surgeon we learned to love was all tossed aside when he left behind his entire life — including his beloved wife, Jo — to go live with Izzie and the children he never knew he had.
Maybe somewhere out there, some fans were still shipping Izzie and Alex. But most of us were hardcore fans of Jo and Alex, and the way he left her behind with nothing more than a letter and divorce papers was outrageous.
Alex's departure was out of character and painful to witness, and there's not much that could be done to redeem him now that he's gone.
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Lexie Grey's Crushing Death on Grey's Anatomy
You can't have a list like this with only one Grey's Anatomy mention. Lexie Grey's death was one of the hardest for fans of Grey's Anatomy, and that's saying something — we've seen some things.
Watching Lexie die horribly crushed under part of an airplane was awful enough, but we had to watch Mark lose the love of his life while he fought his own injuries, and that was just unbearable.
Not even a replacement half-sister in the form of Maggie Pierce could make up for Lexie's gruesome death.
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Castiel's Big Confession on Supernatural
Supernatural messed with our heads for many years, and Castiel's big goodbye was no exception.
What the writers were thinking when they threw Castiel into oblivion mere seconds after his bombshell love confession to Dean is beyond us.
Supernatural lacked any real LGBTQ+ representation, and it was hard to see a brief tease of something queer to have it ripped away and never acknowledged again.
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Jack Pearson Goes Up In Smoke on This Is Us
Jack Pearson's death on This Is Us was a major plot point, so we're not saying it was unnecessary, but it was still incredibly painful.
We get that he had to die, but did he have to die like that?
Thankfully, we didn't have to say goodbye to Jack for good because of the show's flashback setup. But watching Rebecca and the Big Three grieve him after his horrible death was harder than we could've imagined, especially since we knew it was coming.
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Troy Barnes Sails Away on Community
Troy Barnes was a phenomenal character in his own right, but his friendship with Abed Nadir was the stuff of legends.
It's years later, and we still recall how much this one character meant to the ensemble show.
Losing Troy meant losing Troy and Abed's shenanigans, and the show really lacked something special after that.
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Poussey Washington's Devastating Death on Orange Is The New Black
This one was especially brutal because of the manner in which Poussey was killed. Watching her become a victim of police brutality was extremely difficult for devoted fans.
Poussey was a bright spot on Orange Is The New Black, and after she was gone, there was a tonal shift that the show never recovered from.
Sometimes, character deaths are necessary, but this one wasn't.
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Vision Gives a Speech on WandaVision
Vision's final speech to Wanda will go down in history as one of the most heartbreaking goodbyes in TV history.
In a heart-wrenching monologue, Vision posits that he and Wanda will be reunited at some point, and our hearts shattered as he disappeared along with the world Wanda created.
It's not often that a superhero show has the emotional intelligence to devastate us like this, but WandaVision pulled it off, for better or worse.
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Dean Miller's Explosive Exit on Station 19
Having already survived a near-death experience earlier on Station 19, Dean Miller's untimely death caught fans by surprise. His character left behind a young daughter and a grieving firehouse family.
It's true that Shondaland deaths shouldn't be terribly shocking after all these years, but somehow, the hits keep coming and knocking us off our feet.
Dean's death was violent and sad, and we could have done without it.
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Coach Takes On the Big Apple on New Girl
Coach was a fan favorite until he left the show for good to follow his girlfriend, Mae, to New York City for her job.
Fans had already said goodbye to him once, but he returned and joined the cast full-time until he was eventually written out.
We got to see him a couple of times in quick cameos, like for Schmidt and CeCe's wedding and the Brooklyn 99 crossover, but the show was never the same after he left.
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Don't mind us; we'll just be drying up our tears at the memories of these horrible goodbyes.
Losing characters is always a gamble. Sometimes, they pay off, and sometimes, they don't, but the show is changed forever regardless.
Let us know in the comments if these got to you, too!
When we watch TV, we tend to gravitate toward a favorite character, often due to a quirk or mannerism.
You understand what we mean if you’ve watched The Big Bang Theory or the recently canceled Young Sheldon. And it’s not just the intro song.
Characters who rock the dance floor seemed like the perfect compilation of our favorite TV shows. Some are still ongoing, while others are nostalgic memories.
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We’ve included characters who set a trend with their own dance moves (who hasn’t done the Carlton?) and rounded up those who just love to boogie down for a good time.
But we haven’t included everyone. So, after you’ve checked out these selections by your friends at TVF, tell us your favorite dancing character in the comments.
Max – Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist
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When you’re watching a show about a woman who hears people’s thoughts in song form, you expect some dancing to occur.
The cast of Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist did not disappoint. Of particular note for his belty lyrics and swag dance moves was Max, played by Pitch Perfect alum Skylar Astin. You may also recognize him as the lead of So Help Me Todd.
Zoey saw Max as the fun, opposite-gender best friend. But he saw her as his number-one love interest. A fact that he often expressed in musical form every time the two were in close proximity.
With the singing, Max also busted some serious dance moves during his declarations of love, unbeknown to him.
Luckily, Zoey overcame her hang-ups and gave the good guy a chance instead of keeping him in the friend zone.
But the show didn’t last long enough for fans to know if their relationship withstood the passing of time.
While the ’90s were all about family values and sports shows, Y2K brought the dance trend. It started with the teen classic movie Save the Last Dance, starring Julia Stiles and Sean Patrick Thomas.
By 2006, the uber-talented Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan launched a franchise when they starred in the teen cult film Step Up. What followed was a six-movie saga that inspired a series spinoff.
Step Up High Water was a three-season teen dance dramedy that followed twins Janelle and Tal as their family moved to Atlanta.
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There, they enroll in High Water High, a performing arts school known for its intense competitiveness.
As is the Step Up anthology tradition, Tal (Petrice Jones) and Janelle (Lauryn Alisa McClain) are obsessed with dancing.
While others on our list just love to dance for fun, the twins live for it, often making sacrifices in their personal lives for their art.
Peter Burke – White Collar
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Lately, I’ve been on a binge-watching marathon of completed series I haven’t seen, and most recently on the list was White Collar.
It was just in time, too, given that they just announced that White Collar will soon be returning for a reboot.
I dreaded how it ended after developing such a fondness for Moz and Neal. I’d hate to have been sitting with that annoyance for years if I’d watched it when it first came on.
Watching it was also a bit nostalgic for a Xennial who grew up with Tiffani Thiessen and Mark-Paul Gosselaar as Zack and Kelly for three decades. Especially since we can get our “Zack” fix on Found as Mister. Who knew he could be so sinister?!
Thiessen played the enchanting Elizabeth Burk, affectionately known to Moz as Mrs. Suit. Throughout six seasons, Beth was the supportive wife of FBI agent Peter Burke (Tim McKay).
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Peter was tight-laced and buttoned up, always going by the book, despite the many escapades of his charge and eventual friend, Neal Caffrey, played by Matt Bomer.
While he was all work when he was on duty, he was a suave romantic outside the office who loved spoiling his wife. And who would have guessed he has some serious moves on the dance floor?
It’ll be great to see if he still has his fancy moves when the reboot airs, sadly without everyone’s favorite conman best friend, Theodore “Mozart” Winters.
Willie Garson passed away in 2021, but his legacy is said to live on.
Lucifer – Lucifer
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When you think of Lucifer, you may picture the stereotypical red guy with horns, a pointy tail, and a trident.
But when I hear it, I think of the sinfully sexy Lucifer Morningstar, portrayed by Tom Ellis for six seasons. The voice, that accent, them eyes, those cheekbones, and OMG, that body.
We would expect the king of Hell to be charming and debonair, but we didn’t expect him to be a good guy.
Tormented by his uncontrollable ability to speak to the dead, Klaus often turned to mindless partying as an escape.
Pile on his daddy issues from being the adopted son of Sir Reginald Hargreeves. Reg viewed the seven adopted infants as future saviors of the world due to their powers.
So much so that he named them Numbers One through Seven. Klaus was Number Four.
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With all that on your plate, plus being able to time-travel (uncontrolled) and basically not die, there’s no surprise that Klaus often lost himself in music and dance.
Dancing goes hand in hand with intoxication, which Number Four often was throughout the three seasons the show ran.
BTW, if you’re a fan like this chick, be ready in August, as we’re getting The Umbrella Academy Season 4 after two long years! Woot woot.
After battling the Guardians who were here to destroy Earth, it will be great to see Klaus’s fantastic wardrobe, snarky attitude, and anguished soul.
Urkel – Family Matters
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Urkel is a signature part of growing up in the ’90s, a right of passage, and an iconic legend that paved a path for the equality of nerds after Revenge of the Nerds passed on the baton from the ’80s.
Known for his high-waisted pants, suspenders, glasses on a string, and squeaky voice, Jaleel White united the world with one trademark phrase, “Did I do that?”
It became the icebreaker we needed after an awkward or humiliating encounter. But even more, Urkel gave us the courage to be our true selves despite the opinions of those around us.
So what’s that got to do with a list of characters who rock the dance floor? If you were around in that time period, you probably did the signature Urkel dance at least once.
It wasn’t a hip, cool dance to do like the Running Man, Vogue, or the Crisscross. But it was all the more fun because it didn’t require losing your breath to hit the steps.
Really, there were no steps at all. Just a goofy shuffle of the hips and a wild waving of the arms. It was fun and foolish and easy enough for the whole family to do for a TGIF night.
He’ll forever be known to this xennial as child doc Doogie Howser (no, not the Disney Hawaiian remake, although that one is pretty cute).
RIP to the legen — wait for it — dary (IYKYK) father of Doogie, actor James Sikking, who passed July 14, 2024.
Throughout the show’s six seasons, we often admired Barney’s sharp fashion sense, over-the-top exaggerated talking style, and impressive ability to pick up chicks. But, his womanizing ways often led him to become a major prick.
But despite his pigheaded conceit and annoying nuances, Barney was known to cut a rug a time or several over the show’s run.
It’s no surprise if you know the actor behind the character. This multi-Tony and Emmy award-winning star doesn’t just work on screen. He’s also done live Broadway shows and off-Broadway musical numbers,
JD – Scrubs
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Although Scrubs has been off the air for some time now, fans still have a nostalgic affection for the cast.
Scrubs revolves around the life (and often mental status) of Dr. John Dorian. JD (played by Zach Braff) is quirky and often annoying, but he’s got this dopey goodness that we can’t help but love.
JD has an abnormal obsession with his on-screen best friend and fellow doctor, Christopher Turk (Donald Faison).
It provides hilarious and awkward comedic relief in a normally tense, dramatic medical universe and situations.
It’s common for JD’s mental montages to encompass musical moments and random dance moves. But he would also get down with his white-boy awkwardness in real life.
Carlton – Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
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If you were around in the ’90s, you either knew about or danced the Carlton at least once. It wasn’t the coolest dance, like The Tootsie Roll or The Butterfly, but it was pure, fun, and oh so nerdy.
Carlton was the whitest black guy on the block of Beverly Hills, a fact that his cousin the Fresh Prince, Will, loved to point out.
But when you’re raised rich, privileged, and attending a mostly white school, it’s to be expected that you’re a bit on the dry, preppy side.
While Will and his younger cousin, Ashley, were often seen boogieing it up to popular hip-hop songs from the time, Carlton preferred to throw down to a different melody.
The music legend Tom Jones is known to an entire generation, albeit an older one. But The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air made the song cool when Carlton (Alfonso Ribeiro) busted a move to the tune of “It’s Not Unusual.”
Alfonso made magic happen when his “that white” black character gave the most white dance possible, sparking a trend we still enjoy three decades later.
You give a little snap of the fingers and a swing of the arms. A sway of the hips and a shift of the feet.
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Add a big grin and a goofy head bob, and you’ve got The Carlton. Get up and give it a go! It’s tons of fun.
Ribeiro isn’t just a dancing fool on Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. He’s also not only starred on but totally kicked ass and won Season 19 of Dancing with the Stars in 2014.
He and partner Witney Carson stole the show with a voracious Cha Cha Cha.
Carlton must have gotten his rad dance moves from his mom, cause Aunt Vi had some funk of her own!
Mel – Virgin River
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Mel Monroe (Alexandra Breckenridge) traded a life in the big city for the slower pace of Virgin River, California.
She became a nurse practitioner at the practice of Vernon Mullins, although it took a few seasons before he really saw her as an equal partner.
The move was a desperate effort to escape the pain of losing her fiance, Mark, and her miscarriage.
Whenever Mel needed to relax or let go of stress, she would put on music and dance her feelings away.
And if she was lucky enough to have her hunky new partner Jack around, she tried to make it a family affair. But don’t expect to see her getting funky without wanton when she has eyes on her.
Her dance therapy is a solo affair, done in the privacy of her quaint cabin in the woods rather than on the town dance floor.
Jess Day – The New Girl
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New Girl captured the quirky platonic relationship between opposite genders: Jess Day (Zooey Deschanel) and her male roommates Winston, Schmidt, Nick, and Coach (on random).
After catching her boyfriend cheating, Jessica moves into an empty room with Nick, Winston (who just returned from Latvia as a pro basketball player), and white-collar narcissist Winston Schmidt (Max Greenfield from The Neighborhood).
Day is an eccentric elementary school teacher obsessed with crafting and color. She often has less emotional maturity than other people in her twenties, which leads to problems with romantic relationships.
Jess’s zest for life and fun often leads to embarrassing yet endearing dance moments. While we wouldn’t give her an award for her skills, we would give her a participation trophy because she makes it look so fun.
No matter the occasion, Jess isn’t scared to spontaneously throw out a goofy dance move, often inspiring those around her to join in.
Cristina Yang – Grey’s Anatomy
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Cristina Yang (Sandra Oh) will forever be the smartass, conceited, brilliant-minded doctor and best gal pal of Meredith Grey.
Yang captured our hearts at the beginning of Grey’s Anatomy, along with the OG crew of first years struggling to find their place at the hospital.
While she was serious and overly confident to the point of cruelty at work, when she was off-duty, we could expect Yang and Mer to rock around the house to work off all the stresses of being a doctor.
Fans loved the impromptu dance parties — living room style — that gave us a different view of Cristina’s personality. One of the great parts of the early seasons was seeing her deep connection to her best friend as they boogie down and become carefree.
Michael Scott – The Office
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The mockumentary method of off-humor comedies like The Office fulfills a vacancy fans have available for TV niches.
Among the multiple procedurals, family dramas, and reality shows on TV, The Office gave us a unique touch. The show focused on a group of office workers throughout their daily lives.
We saw them getting along, fighting, having romantic entanglements, and lots of inappropriate behavior. None of their actions would actually last in the real world, which might be why we love it so much as fiction.
Perhaps the most inappropriate worker is the boss, Michael Scott, played by the talented Steve Carell. Scott often uses his love of dancing to lighten the mood, celebrate a milestone, or impress his staff.
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His awkward dance moves are full of commitment and enthusiasm, even if there’s zero skill or coordination.
Perhaps the most memorable Scott dancing event was his hilariously cringeworthy Scarn dance, part of his self-made movie, “Threat Level Midnight.”
Throughout his time on The Office, Scott struggled to connect with his colleagues. He was overly concerned about being liked and often made misguided efforts to do it.
Elaine Benes – Seinfeld
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Julia Louis-Dreyfus portrays the awful dancer Elaine Benes in the family comedy Seinfeld. If white boys can’t jump, white women can’t dance. At least this white woman couldn’t.
But it was hilarious to watch her unique and horrible dancing routine of erratic arm gestures and uncontrolled kicks.
Her failed, flailing dance moves are legendary in TV history, providing endless and timeless amusement to Seinfeld fans across the generations.
The complete clusterfluck of her dance moves, fully displayed in “The Little Kicks,” is iconic. It encourages viewers to let loose and have fun.
Despite the criticisms of hearing that her dancing is a “full-bodied dry heave set to music,” Elaine unapologetically gets down with her bad self whenever the mood strikes.
Tina Belcher – Bob’s Burgers
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Tina Belcher is the eldest daughter of the Belcher family, beloved for her awkwardness and proneness to daydreaming.
Above all else, Tina (voiced by Dan Mintz) loves to dance like no one is watching, even when they are.
She never lets an opportunity pass without breaking out into her signature dance, the “butt shaker” when she’s lost in her thoughts or thinking of a crush.
Her quirky, heartfelt dance moves reflect her character’s unique personality as she struggles with the awkward adolescent transition.
She becomes a standout character on Bob’s Burgers for her unwavering confidence and dance obsession.
Poussey Washington – Orange is the New Black
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Samira Wiley will forever be associated with the LBGTQ prison comedy Orange is the New Black for her role as Poussey Washington.
Poussey is known in the women’s prison for her vibrant spirit and for her deep love of dancing.
Throughout the show, we see numerous flashbacks and scenes in prison where Washington dances around joyfully.
She’s a shining light of happiness in a grim, depressing place with little color or personality. Everyone in the place is negative and miserable.
Every dance scene shows Poussey’s inner joy and strength in the face of her character’s trials, and she becomes an endearing, memorable member of the show.
The Gang from Parks and Recreation
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Several people from the P&R show had a thing for dancing, making a comedic show that much more entertaining.
First, April Ludgate was known for her brazen sarcasm and deadpan humor. But despite her hard edges, April (Aubrey Plaza) often exhibits cutting loose with enthusiastic dancing.
Her best dance scene happened with Andy Dwyer to the tune of “Time After Time.” Fans loved seeing the pure joy from her core when her guard came down on those rare occasions.
It gave us the perfect balance of contrast to display her personality’s complexity and the warmth buried within.
Another dancing character from P&R is Tom Haverford. Aziz Ansari is the man behind the ambitious, self-proclaimed “baller” of the show with the best fashion.
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He never skips an opportunity to rock the dance floor, especially at a club where he can get attention for his flashy, over-the-top dance scenes.
His enthusiasm for dance and his over-exaggerated self-confidence means he’s not scared to show up and show out with hilarious moves.
The most notable episode for Tom’s larger-than-life dance routines is best summed up with the episode “Snake Juice.”
And finally, Rob Lowe‘s character, Chris Traeger, rounds out the dancers on the Parks and Rec crew.
As a health-conscious city manager, Chris has a love of life that often encompasses his passion for dancing. We often see his energetic, upbeat dance moves at personal celebrations and city events.
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Chris has relentless optimism, exuding constant positive vibes and fun, uplifting dance scenes that infect those around him with happy energy and a love of life.
The Best TV Characters Who Rock The Dance Floor
It’s common for viewers to see a fun scene where their favorite characters get funky on the dance floor. Even if that dance floor is in their bedroom. Dancing is a form of self-expression and a great way to get rid of stress.
So, some of the best dancing scenes come from characters who don’t have professional training or dance for a living.
We’ve given you our top picks for the best TV characters who rock the dance floor. Now it’s your turn to tell us who you like the best. What about their dancing makes you love it?
Feed us your thoughts in the comments. And shuffle this piece over to a dancing fanatic who loves to read!
You know the kind we’re talking about. They’re the ones who don’t know how to share a space respectfully.
Many television shows throughout history have showcased some of those dastardly roommates, and we’re breaking down some of the ones that stand out the most.
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Keep in mind there is a lot of television out there and a lot of roommates to parse through.
So, let us know in the comments who we missed and who would make your list of the most unbearable roommates of all time!
Most other people would have difficulty putting up with his neurotic behavior, never mind his infamous roommate agreement with all its rules and regulations.
His OCD about cleaning and his almost total lack of flexibility and empathy make him quite a handful.
Three’s Company — Chrissy Snow
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Chrissy had no common sense whatsoever, so having a conversation with her could be challenging for Jack and Janet, never mind trying to help her get through daily life.
On several episodes of the show, Chrissy finds herself in sticky situations, such as getting arrested over a misunderstanding because she has no clue what is happening around her.
This made her roommates want to pull their hair out in frustration.
Shameless — Frank Gallagher
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Frank seldom had steady housing, but when he was bunking with someone, he became a terrible roommate on Shameless.
Say what you want about Frank, and there is a lot to say, but one of his worst traits was his selfishness, which carried over whenever he lived with someone and refused to contribute meaningfully.
The Gallagher kids were never interested in him staying with them for various reasons, and he always made them feel valid in that decision whenever he showed up.
Friends — Joey Tribbiani
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Joey is a good friend, but he was a lousy roommate.
Chandler consistently paid the bills while Joey ate snacks in an armchair.
Joey had some acting gigs, but he wasn’t a regular income contributor and didn’t even seem to do anything to keep the apartment tidy.
He constantly borrowed money from Schmidt or Winston because he couldn’t afford his share of the rent or bills.
The King of Queens — Arthur Spooner
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Arthur was a lovable, if a bit out of touch, widower who loved his daughter and did love staying with Carrie and Doug, though, at times, he was far from the greatest roommate to the married couple.
Arthur moved in with the pair because he accidentally set his own home on fire.
He then moved into the basement and never left, though at various times, Carrie and Doug hoped he would find his own place.
Arthur caused a lot of chaos at home, and there were many times when the couple craved some privacy, but Arthur just never got the message.
Grey’s Anatomy — Alex Karev
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When he first lived in Meredith’s house, he never seemed to pitch in with chores or meals.
He kind of expected the women around him to do “domestic” tasks.
Everyone else treated the house like a family home where everyone had a role, but Alex just acted like someone renting a room. That’s not exactly being a great roommate!
Schitt’s Creek — Moira Rose
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The woman is just too bizarre to put up with.
Her wardrobe is always everywhere, somewhere between an atrocity and elaborate.
She’s always overdramatic, self-absorbed enough to never pay attention to her surroundings, and she hogs up all the space.
Plus, because of her acting, every day rooming with her feels like you’re stuck with a dozen different people at once.
Cobra Kai — Chozen Toguchi
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Chozen, bless him, is the very definition of someone who overstays their welcome.
To be fair, some leeway should be allowed when you nearly die joining forces with your teen nemesis to defeat a madman in the name of true and proper karate.
However, that doesn’t change the fact that Chozen will borrow your clothes, swim in your pool nude, eat up all of your food, and jump into every private conversation you’re attempting to have in your own home.
He’s also incredibly opinionated about everything.
Station 19 — Vic Hughes
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We love our girl to pieces because she’s truly the best, but as a roommate, she can be a bit of a handful.
She’s one of those happy-go-lucky personalities who would annoy you before you’ve had your morning coffee.
She’s constantly butting into all of your business in an effort to be a great friend.
But worst of all is bathroom-gate, where, after the death of her best friend and co-worker, she got drunk with another co-worker and basically demolished the entire bathroom without telling Travis about it.
Reno therapy is fine and all, if your roommate knows about it ahead of time!
The biggest issue with having Kat Landry as a roommate is that she’ll literally up and vanish (usually to another time via a lake), and you won’t hear or see her for hours or days.
There’s nothing wrong with a hands-off roommate who is always busy, but communication is pretty important.
TV is full of memorable characters with lots of unique characteristics. Our favorite characters stand out amongst others.
This list of TV’s most unshakable optimists presents the most upbeat, positive people on television. These optimists are known for their bubbly disposition, happy thoughts, and obnoxious perkiness.
No matter what life throws at these eternally optimistic TV characters, they refuse to lose their positive outlook.
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Check out our top unshakable TV optimists, and then jump into our comments section and tell us your favorite optimistic TV character.
How We Spot TV’s Most Unshakable Optimists
Characters with unshakable optimism always find the silver lining in the clouds and the bright spot in the bad.
Happy, upbeat, and sometimes neurotic optimists often try to spread their positive demeanor to others. Happy people love to be around them, and cranky people love to hate them.
But loved or hated, optimistic people live their lives to the fullest and never give up.
They inspire others and us to find the good in every situation and never stay down too long. Check out our selection of TV’s most unshakable optimists.
Jess Day – New Girl
Jess Day is an annoyingly perky elementary school teacher with an envigorating thirst for life on New Girl. Her quirky personality, crazy dance moves, and bold, colorful clothing make her endearing to her close friends and roommates.
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She also proves that people of the opposite gender can have a strong, successful platonic relationship.
Day’s eternally optimistic outlook rubs off on her four male roommates and snarky best friend, helping them through tough times.
Jess kept a positive outlook, no matter what crisis she went through — from her cheating boyfriend to losing her job to having to live with her (annoying AF) ex (that becomes her current at the end) BF.
Luther Hargreeves – The Umbrella Academy
Luther Hargreeves is also affectionately known as Number One to his adopted father and family of seven adopted children who had unnatural abilities.
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Number One was half man, half ape, thanks to a life-saving serum given to him by his father. Despite Reginald causing the massive physicological malformation, Luther kept a deep, unwavering loyalty to his father, Sir Reginald Hargreeves.
When all the other children left their abusive, morally compromised father and the Umbrella Academy, Luther stayed out of misplaced family duty.
Despite physical deformities, spending time alone in space, and massive family dysfunction, Luther retains a happy, positive attitude.
Even when he and the other members of the Umbrella Academy team faced the destruction of all life, Luther stayed optimistic and always tried to find the positive.
Betty Suarez – Ugly Betty
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Ugly Betty follows the life of Betty Suarez, a uniquely different “internally beautiful” ugly duckling amid a world of beauty.
Her nerdy looks often get her dismissed and insulted by her co-workers. But she never lets it get to her.
She finds a way to look past the ugly of people’s personalities and see the good within them, no matter how vile they behave.
Betty’s optimism and friendliness are fresh air in a world of yucky people. Her willingness to overlook being dismissed for her appearance rather than valued for her personality makes her optimism unshakable.
Phil Dunphy – Modern Family
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Phil Dunphy is one of those annoyingly unapologetically positive people, a complete contrast to his snarky, bitchy wife and brash father-in-law.
Dunphy is very in touch with his inner feelings and isn’t afraid to wear his emotions on his sleeve — good or bad.
He’s very optimistic and uber-excited about everything. His general joy of life and nails on a chalkboard voice are great in small quantities on Modern Family.
Frequently, his over-exuberant personality rubs everyone in his family the wrong way, although strangers don’t seem to mind his too muchness.
Janine Teagues – Abbot Elementary
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Janine Teagues (Quinta Brunson) is a second-grade elementary school teacher at Abbott Elementary who is on a mission to improve the lives of her students.
Her plucky positivity inspires her students and some of her co-workers. She stays happy and keeps a bright outlook, while the rest of the staff becomes jaded from the hustle and bustle of the school’s inner workings.
Ms. Teagues embraces and inspires her students to be their best, even when everyone around them gives up and punches the clock.
Her optimism was infectious, and a bright spot in an otherwise blah school system to keep the show entertaining and the audience captivated.
Max Goodwin – New Amsterdam
New Amsterdam gave viewers a new spin on the traditional medical series. It had the same complex medical cases, an expansive group of talented doctors, and memorable patients.
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But what stood out amongst its relatives was that the show focused on medical cases in a public hospital, meaning no insurance didn’t mean no care.
Max Goodwin was a different kind of doctor. He cared about his patients and his hospital staff. When problems came up, he created solutions, no matter what it took.
Even while he was battling life-threatening cancer and single parenthood, Max stayed optimistic about things working out.
He was the best hospital administrator because instead of worrying about how much medical care a person could afford, he cared about what treatment the patient needed and how to get it to them.
Glenn Sturgis – Superstore
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Glenn was the high-pitched, devout Christian co-manager of a large superstore with an optimistic disposition.
Between his religious beliefs and his naive, push-over nature, Glenn often finds himself at odds with his assistant manager over expressing his Christian views at work.
Despite the stress of having eleven foster children with his wife, Glenn stays happy and keeps a positive outlook.
Erin Hannon – The Office
The Office was full of memorable characters, from the often inappropriate manager, Michael Scott (Jim Carell), to the chirpy receptionist, Erin (Ellie Kemper).
Erin took over the position from Pam Beesly, replacing the snarky older receptionist with her happy, silly, and often childlike demeanor.
While Pam despised her job and many of the people she worked with, Erin adores her co-workers, including the exceptionally annoying antics of Michael and Dwight.
Erin often participated in office shenanigans, giving in to having fun at work. While the rest of the staff had become jaded to the work environment, frequently acting snarky and miserable at work, Erin thrived in her positivity.
Ray Palmer – Legends of Tomorrow
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Brandon Routh portrays the playful, overly positive Ray Palmer in Arrow and the Legends of Tomorrow.
Brilliant and cheerful, Palmer made everyone around him want to do the right thing and be a better person, including the villain who fell in love with him.
Even while he and his gang of good guys travel through time to stop uber-bad guys from committing heinous events, he finds a way to look on the bright side.
No matter what timeline he’s in or what situation he’s dealing with, Ray finds the silver lining and inspires those around him not to give up.
Ella Lopez – Lucifer
You don’t expect humor, honor, justice, or perkiness when watching a show about the Devil. But then again, you don’t expect to see the Devil be a good guy.
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Lucifer was a series that put an awesome spin on an overdone trope. We didn’t just like the devil. We loved him, as did everyone except criminals.
Including devout religious forensic scientist Ella Lopez. Ella saw spirituality differently than others, including how she viewed the devil, Lucifer Morningstar, as he called himself.
Ella’s sweet demeanor and bubbly persona make her a delightful breath of fresh air amid death and evil.
The Lucifer series tackled religion, crime, justice (vengeance), romance, and more in a light, comedic yet entertaining dramedy. Most of the bright spots in the darkness came from Miss Lopez, the ray of sunshine.
Elsbeth Tascioni – Elsbeth
Elsbeth (Carrie Preston) isn’t just unconventional in her wardrobe, obsession with one too many bags, and all things NY touristy.
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She’s also a brilliant attorney who uses her keen sense of perception to help the Chicago PD solve casts alongside her partner and best friend, Officer Kaya Blanke (Carra Patterson).
But Tascioni isn’t meant to solve cases. She was sent to Chicago as a spy to determine whether the police captain, C.W. Wagner (Wendell Pierce), was a corrupt cop on the loose.
Elsbeth maintains a positive disposition even when confronted with criminals, horrible crime scenes, or heinous illegal activity. It’s admirable — if a bit creepy — how she confronts killers and crooks in such an off-handed, optimistic way.
Kimmy Schmidt – Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
The premise of Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (Ellie Kemper) turns a horror story — living with a cult — into a comedy as she starts over in New York City after escaping her kidnappers.
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She faces dozens of trials and tribulations as she tries to get on with her life post-cult. Kimmy has to overcome her lack of exposure to the outside world and delve headfirst into all that life offers.
From normal, everyday activities like getting a job or going outside to more advanced life adventures like having a love triangle and going to court.
Everything was a source of bewilderment and amazement as Kimmy embraced living independently and exploring the world.
Throughout it all, she had the most amazing optimism and an inspiring way of overcoming severe traumas without letting them affect her future.
Leslie Knope – Parks & Recreation
Leslie Knope (Amy Poehler) is the Deputy Director of the Pawnee, Indiana Parks and Recreation Department and a dedicated public servant.
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She aims to become the first female President and, as part of her civic duty, sits on multiple action committees for her town.
Despite having a lot on her plate and huge political ambitions, Leslie stays upbeat and optimistic about everything in her life.
She feels a deep loyalty to those she considers her friends and fellow townsfolk, and she strongly desires always to do the right thing.
What Do You Think About TV’s Most Unshakable Optimists?
While there are many different TV characters tropes, optimists are the ones we tend to remember the most. Happy, perky people tend to catch our eyes, whether because their optimism is infectious or their cheerfulness is annoying AF.
Are you the type of TV viewer who likes cheerful, optimistic characters, or do you prefer the relatable grumps and their disdain for people?
Leave your thoughts in the comments and weigh in on your favorite unshakable TV optimist. And don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter for all things TV Fanatic delivered to your inbox, and follow us on social for more cool TV stuff.
If you’re wondering where you’ve seen him before — or if you’re looking for a great new show or movie to watch — we’ve got you covered.
Check out thirteen of his best movies and shows below.
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Dermot Mulroney is Detective Bailey in Scream VI (2023)
Joining one of the biggest horror franchises of all time, Mulroney continues to prove how immensely talented he is by pulling off a massive range of emotions.
In Scream VI, Mulroney is investigating a recent string of NYC murders, and he gets especially invested when his daughter becomes a victim. Get ready for big twists!
Jack Lockhart in Christmas Is Cancelled (2021)
In this Christmas-themed comedy, Jack Lockhart has begun a new relationship with a younger woman. Unfortunately, that woman was his daughter Emma’s high school enemy.
Emma will stop at nothing to put an end to this relationship, but Jack is happy. Will Emma set aside her anger for her dad’s sake?
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Greg Tanner on Station 19
Mulroney appeared in five episodes of the Grey’s Anatomy firehouse spinoff Station 19, playing the estranged father of Andy’s cop friend Ryan.
He’s no stranger to complicated characters. Perhaps his experience on a firefighter-themed show will pay off as he embarks on his Chicago Fire journey.
Dermot Mulroney is August Bittner in I Still See You (2018)
In this horror film, Mulroney plays a high school teacher with a secret.
After a major event, “remnants” — or echoes of people who have died — aimlessly wander the town while the living go on with their lives.
The main characters look to him for guidance while researching the truth about a tragedy in their town.
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Bob Thompson on American Horror Story: Cult
At this point, who hasn’t been on American Horror Story? In Cult, Mulroney plays a news anchor with a penchant for inappropriate workplace activities.
This character is chaotic, rude, and slightly deranged.
Mulroney’s Shameless character is a recovering heroin addict and manager of a diner where the show’s main character, Fiona, works.
The two of them develop a friendship and then a relationship. He becomes involved with her dysfunctional family while also managing his own chaotic personal life.
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Sean Brenner in Insidious Chapter 3 (2015)
Set in 2007, Insidious Chapter 3 is a prequel to the first two films in the series. Brenner recently lost his wife and is now a single father to a teenage daughter (Quinn) and son Alex.
We’re reminded of Mulroney’s horror chops as he navigates a dark and powerful force with the help of demonologist Elise Rainier.
Jeff Flender on Enlightened
Appearing alongside Laura Dern as a love interest, Mulroney plays a reporter who works for the LA Times.
It’s back to his rom-com roots with this Season 2 role in the HBO dramedy.
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Russell Shiller on New Girl
On New Girl, one of Jess’s students has a strikingly handsome (and rich) father. Russell turns into a boyfriend for Jess and a role model for Nick, who is starstruck by his sophistication and class.
While Jess and Russell struggle to combine their lifestyles, Mulroney shows off how hilarious he can be in this role.
Jack Burnett in The Family Tree (2011)
Mulroney plays the husband of a woman named Bunnie who develops amnesia. Jack, Bunnie, and their twin teenagers are given a fresh start as a result.
The film didn’t perform well with critics, but thanks to its star-studded cast (Selma Blair, Christina Hendricks, and Rachel Leigh Cook), it was still an enjoyable way to spend an hour and a half.
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Dermot Mulroney is Everett Stone in The Family Stone (2005)
A large, loud family spends Christmas together. One of five siblings, Mulroney plays Everett, who has brought his girlfriend home to meet his family for the first time.
This film is packed with talent including Diane Keaton and Craig T. Nelson. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and you’ll gasp at a twist or two.
Mulroney’s time on Friends was relatively short, but it was still quite memorable. Gavin was a handsome colleague of Rachel’s.
Their relationship was fraught because he tried to undermine her at every turn, which caused her to take a confidence hit.
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Michael O’Neal in My Best Friend’s Wedding (1997)
One of my all-time favorite comfort movies, this is one of the best romantic comedies of all time. Julianne, played by Julia Roberts, is best friends with Mulroney’s character.
She realizes when he gets engaged to Kimberly (Cameron Diaz) that she is in love with him, and spends the movie trying to figure out how to tell him and stop the wedding.
The ending will make you fall in love with Dermot Mulroney. After nearly 30 years, the movie still feels like a soft place to land after a bad week.
What did we miss?
Hit the comments to add your favorite Dermot Mulroney film or show, and don’t forget to check him out on Chicago Fire later this month!
Fox is not ready to say goodbye to the X-Men universe quite yet.
The network has confirmed that The Gifted will return for Season 2!
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The news comes just days after the series posted new lows after the network opted to air the show on New Year's Day.
Fox confirmed the renewal at the Television Critics Association’s winter press tour.
The Gifted Season 1 is averaging 3.3 million viewers and a 1.0 rating among adults 18-49, but the network claims the show surges 146 percent in delayed viewing to 8.3 million viewers.
It sure looks like the network is continuing to focus on other metrics when renewing the lower performing series.
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At least fans will not be left hanging when The Gifted Season 1 comes to a close on January 15.
In addition to the exciting news for The Gifted, the network also confirmed when fans could expect New Girl to return to the air for its final season.
The eight-episode swan song will bow Tuesday, April 10 at 9:30/8:30c on the network before signing off for good with a one-hour series finale on May 15.
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New Girl Season 7 will find the characters in a very different place to where they were when New Girl Season 6 ended.
In fact, the show has a four-year time jump on the cards and it means we will get to see some very different storylines.
Aside from those two stories, Fox president, Michael Thorn confirmed to reporters that more Prison Break is in development.
Fox Chairman and CEO Gary Newman later revealed that the new season “would not [feature] an entirely new cast,” adding that creator Paul Scheuring “had an idea for another season. He came in and pitched it. But it’s super early. We haven’t seen any written materials yet.”
So, Dominic Purcell was for real when he shared the following on Instagram a few weeks ago.
Do we really need another season featuring one of the characters stuck behind bars?
Let's hope there is some creativity in terms of refreshing the show because we're not so sure people would tune if it was a rehash of an old plot.
The series follows “the nicest guy in the Midwest” who uproots his family and moves to a neighborhood in L.A. that is not one of the most desirable ones.
Greenfield will play Dave Johnson on the series which is expected to land on the fall schedule at CBS.
Cedric the Entertainer also stars on the series as Dave's next door neighbor, who clashes with Dave on some occasions due to their differing opinions.
Greenfield has been part of the New Girl cast for the past seven seasons, but the Fox comedy will come to a close Tuesday with a one-hour series finale.
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New Girl Season 7 took a big leap into the future to give viewers a glimpse of what more grown-up versions of the characters are like, but if you watch New Girl online, you will know they've essentially been the same.
Some ships fizzled out the longer their show was on, and others never had a spark to begin with.
We created a list below of 41 TV couples with absolutely no chemistry!
1. Jackson and Maggie – Grey's Anatomy
Most fans can collectively agree that the relationship between Jackson and Maggie is a dull one. Or maybe it seems dull in comparison to what Jackson and April could have had.
2. Tom and Ann – Parks and Recreation
You know there's no chemistry when their first onscreen kiss made viewers physically cringe. What was the point of throwing Tom and Ann together, again?
3. Max and Georgia – New Amsterdam
Max's devotion to his wife is sweet, but that's the only thing we can appreciate about their marriage. It doesn't make us feel anything other than boredom.
4. Edison and Olivia – Scandal
Most Scandal viewers weren't huge fans of Edison. Whether or not our dislike of the character played into how we view their chemistry is still uncertain, but there never seemed to be any magnetism in the relationship.
5. Rachel and Sam – Glee
It felt unnecessary for Glee to even go here in the first place. Rachel had recently recovered from Finn's death, and she was obviously going to rekindle things with Jesse. It was as if Rachel had to give it a shot with everyone before the show's end.
6. Scott and Kira – Teen Wolf
Scott and Kira started the series incredibly cute, but as the show went on the writers seemed to stop caring about her.
Her whimsical personality disappeared, and she became a bland character who faded into the background. Kira's relationship with Scott suffered as a result, and their dynamic fell completely flat.
7. Sam and Tara – True Blood
There were quite a few couples in True Blood who's chemistry was nonexistent. Sam and Tara fell into that category, and Sookie and Bill could probably fit in there too.
8. Dean and Beth – Good Girls
Are they even supposed to have chemistry? It's incredible that Dean and Beth still haven't divorced given how they both cheated and can't stand to be around each other.
9. Rick and Jessie – The Walking Dead
Rick and Jessie are the definition of a filler relationship. Rick hadn't truly been with anyone since Lori, and the show wasn't quite ready to put him with his best friend, Michonne. Therefore, Rick and Jessie existed in limbo.
10. Amy and Adam – Superstore
The relationship between Amy and her husband was so bad it was laughable. It was hard even to consider them a couple when her chemistry with her co-worker, Jonah, was off the charts in comparison.
11. Finn and Raven – The 100
To be fair, Finn didn't have chemistry with anyone. But he and Raven always appeared as though they had more of a sibling bond than a romantic one.
12. Betty and Jughead – Riverdale
Considering that the actors dated in real life, it was surprising that the characters onscreen chemistry dwindled so dramatically. Now everytime they're on the screen together we can't help but sing, "Thank U, Next."
13. Seg and Lyta – Krypton
If we're being honest, Seg doesn't have much chemistry with anyone, but his relationship with Lyta was dull in every sense of the word.
14. Lucifer and Eve – Lucifer
Lucifer and Eve might not have been able to keep their hands off each other, but it always felt forced on Lucifer's end to get over Chloe. Nothing about it seemed real.
15. Allison and Luther – The Umbrella Academy
Allison and Luther were raised as siblings and had no problem calling the rest of their family brothers and sisters. The romance between them felt wrong in every way possible.
16. Frank and Claire – House of Cards
Frank and Claire's marriage didn't feel real at all. There seemed to be a lack of love, and it felt as if they were married to suit their political agendas more than anything else.
17. Jess and Robby – New Girl
Even before they realized they were cousins, their interactions were just plain cringe-worthy. Jess and Robby kept trying to force what wasn't there.
18. Jane and Rafael – Jane the Virgin
Don't come at me, Jafael fans. There's no denying that over the second half of the series their chemistry drastically improved.
But besides one kiss amped up with dramatic music and falling flower petals, their relationship was bland and uneventful in the first few seasons. Even Rafael originally saw Jane like a sister.
19. Liz and Kyle – Roswell, New Mexico
Their hookups may not have lasted for long, but it was still hard to watch Liz and Kyle together when it seemed rather tasteless and was never going to go anywhere.
20. Jackie and Fez – That 70's Show
How did this even happen? Jackie had two other viable options with whom she had chemistry, and it made no sense that the series decided to stick her with the one person she didn't.
21. Riley and Lucas – Girl Meets World
It still blows our minds that Riley and Lucas ended up together. Their entire story was boring and stereotypical, and Lucas had much more chemistry with Riley's best friend, Maya.
22. Shelby and Ryan – Quantico
Shelby and Ryan should never have been a thing in the first place. We're still shocked that Quantico decided to go with such a hollow relationship over the alternatives.
23. George and Izzie – Grey's Anatomy
George and Izzie always gave off friendship vibes more than anything. When they got together, it looked like they were kissing their brother or sister.
24. Jason and Tahani – The Good Place
Thankfully, Jason and Tahani happened in a small number of the reboots, but it was still weird to watch. Now, they're married so that Jason can share in her wealth.
25. Rebecca and Josh – Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend made such a big deal about the Rebecca and Josh's relationship when it wasn't even all that to begin with. They both have more chemistry with other people.
26. Veronica and Duncan – Veronica Mars
Duncan stayed away from Veronica because he thought that she was his sister, and honestly, that dynamic fit them better than a romantic one.
27. Felicity and Ray – Arrow
Felicity was only with Ray to cause drama between her and Oliver, so it made sense that there weren't any sparks here. They weren't the couple viewers were supposed to be rooting for.
28. Greg and Jax – Pandora
When Greg and Jax meet up at the Space Fleet Training Academy, Jax makes it clear that she's not interesting in caring for anyone else. Her whole attitude played into the events that followed, and now there's not even a chance to see if chemistry could have even been created between the two.
29. Ted and The Slutty Pumpkin – How I Met Your Mother
The lack of compatibility between Ted and The Slutty Pumpkin was comical. They couldn't even hold hands without making it awkward. We know you were hung up on her for a while Ted, but some things just aren't meant to be.
30. Charles and Liza – Younger
Many people will likely disagree with this one, but Charles and Liza have always felt more forced than anything. While their scenes together are sometimes enjoyable, the fireworks aren't there and they have never been.
31. Ed and Kelly – The Orville
Despite being married in the past, Ed and Kelly's relationship is only good when it's a working one. Kelly now serves as Ed's first officer and everything gets thrown out of wack when they try to rekindle their romance.
32. Rose and Mickey – Doctor Who
Mickey and Rose knew each other since they were kids and Mickey always had a crush on Rose. But viewers were always given the impression that Rose only cared about Mickey as a friend and was with him more for convenience than anything else.
33. Lorelai and Jason – Gilmore Girls
Maybe we're biased, but Lorelai never had chemistry with anyone other than Luke. It's probably because, deep in her heart, it was always Luke she wanted to be with.
34. Simon and Clary – Shadowhunters
Simon and Clary gave off best friend energy, and that was it. We get that the show threw them together to stay true to Cassandra Clare's books, but viewers could have done without it.
35. Michael and Ash – Star Trek: Discovery
Ash being a physically reconstructed Klingon with memories grafted over his real identity made his relationship with Michael undesirable. Whatever spark used to be there has gone out completely.
36. Dean and Lisa – Supernatural
Dean's time on the road with his brother doesn't give him many opportunities for long-term romances, but when he did finally get one it was underwhelming. The only woman Dean ever had chemistry with was Jo, and she was killed moments after their first kiss.
37. Caitlin and Julian – The Flash
Caitlin and Julian are both great characters, but sadly the spark isn't there. No matter how much we love them, sometimes couples just fall flat.
38. Gina and Charles – Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Gina and Charles went from begrudging co-workers to casually hooking up, to step-siblings, to ex step-siblings. The whole thing was a giant trainwreck.
39. Devon and Julian – The Resident
Devon and Julian were a weird case. There were times it was easy to ship them, but their chemistry was always off, and sometimes they were plain awkward around each other.
40. Aria and Ezra – Pretty Little Liars
The only vibes Ezria gave off were creepy ones. A sixteen-year-old girl and her high school teach don't have chemistry. If anything, the forbidden love aspect tried to compensate for the lack of it.
41. Wil and Mareth – The Shannara Chronicles
Who thought this was a good idea? Wil had much more chemistry with Eretria, and while Mareth was a fun addition to the show, her romance with Wil felt forced.
