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Chandler Bing

Chandler Muriel Bing is a fictional character from the NBC sitcom Friends, portrayed by Matthew Perry.

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

Popular Opinion

List of TV's most memorable characters, of all time, chosen by the Ranker community. What makes an iconic&nbsp;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 Dexter.&nbsp;Even after the show leaves the air, they may not want that relationship to end.&nbsp;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 Mad Men's&nbsp;Don Draper or Al Swearengen of Deadwood&nbsp;- 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 100+ Best TV Characters Of All Time, Ranked By Fans

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What were you watching during TV's greatest era?

'90s TV We'll Never Forget

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Who were the best TV characters of the '90s? From Frasier, Friends, and Married With Children all the way to kid favorites like Clarissa Explains it All, Doug, and Saved By the Bell, these shows greatly impacted 90s culture and made it the memorable decade it was. This list has the best television characters from all those classic 1990s TV shows.It was the decade we met Bart Simpson, Cosmo Kramer, and Frasier Crane. The top TV show characters of the 90's included family-focused favorites like Tim “The Tool Man” Taylor, the obnoxious but lovable Steve Urkel, and Fresh Prince Will Smith. Nineties TV introduced many famous children's characters as well: Tommy Pickles, Batman, Doug.This decade had an air of innocence and lightheartedness. The iconic characters of the '90s were, for the most part family-friendly, uplifting, and hilarious. Who will ever forget the girl-next-door <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/what-happened-to-danielle-fishel/crystal-brackett">Topanga Lawrence</a>, and the importance of having an older, wiser soul rooting for you, like Mr. Feeney? The innocence of Clarissa Explains It All, Family Ties, and Blossom, reinforced family values, and other top '90s shows like Friends, Roseanne, and The Cosby Show, left us feeling like we were never alone in the world.Over 3,500 Ranker TV fans have cast over 54,000 votes to help shape this list. Be a part of the Ranker community and&nbsp;vote up your favorite 1990s TV characters below, and think back to a time when these folks came into your living room once a week. Then find yourself a Seinfeld rerun. You know there's got to be one on.

Peggy Bundy

The Best TV Characters Of The 1990s

The 100+ Best '90s TV Characters, Ranked

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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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So no one told you life was gonna be this way. That's OK! Vote on these lists about the gang with the permanent reservation at Central Perk.

Friends

From our Central Perk regulars to lovable guest stars, we're ranking Friends characters from best to worst. The iconic sitcom not only became a global sensation but also left an indelible mark on pop culture for generations to come. With its perfect blend of humor, relatable storylines, and unforgettable catchphrases - "We were on a break!", "How you doin'?", "Pivot!" - it's no wonder that Friends continues to hold a special place in our hearts even after all these years.The magic of Friends extends beyond its leading ensemble cast – Rachel, Ross, Monica, Chandler, Joey, and Phoebe. The show's charm is enriched by the presence of endearing supporting characters like Central Perk's manager Gunther with his unrequited love for Rachel or Chandler's ex-girlfriend Janice with her iconic laugh. Moreover, memorable cameos from celebrities such as Brad Pitt or guest appearances from stars like Paul Rudd further contributed to the show's lasting appeal. Each character delivered their own unique quirks and unforgettable moments that have stood the test of time.It's time to revisit those hilarious moments and heartwarming connections while casting your vote for who you think is truly deserving of being called "the best." As Rachel would say: "It's like Sophie's Choice!" - but we know true Friends fanatics are up for the challenge. Happy voting!

Ursula Buffay

The Best Characters On 'Friends', Ranked

The Best 'Friends' Characters, Ranked Best To Worst

The Greatest Sitcoms in Television History

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

Characters We'll Never Forget

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We all like to fantasize and daydream about our favorite <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/fictional-characters-you-would-leave-your-woman-for/lisa-waugh?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">hot fictional characters</a>. Maybe you've struck some kind of a deal with your romantic partner - if Sam and Dean Winchester come to life, you're allowed a hall pass for the weekend. Or maybe you keep your passionate devotion to Fox Mulder or Han Solo on the down low. Whatever the case, it's fun to imagine what it would be like to spend time with one of these handsome fictional men. Categorizing them can be tricky, because some of these sexy, fictional dudes come with a lot of baggage. For example, we all know how sexy Christian Grey and Edward Cullen are, but would you REALLY want to deal with all of their weird emotional issues? Could you look past Loki's mischievous ways and look only to his righteous abs? Would Tony Stark's good looks be enough to drown out his extreme narcissism? These are the questions you'll have to answer as you pour over this list of fictional characters you'd leave your man for.How do your hot fictional characters skew? Are you more about the good guys, like Thor and Elliot Stabler, or do the bad boys get your blood flowing, like Spike from Buffy the Vampire Slayer? Or are you interested in just the right mix of Stiles, Sherlock Holmes, and Magic Mike?However your list stacks up, have fun picking and choosing the fictional characters you'd leave your man for. A little crush on someone you could never actually get with is completely healthy and normal. Vote up the hottest fictional male characters, and be sure to add any to the list that we may have forgotten!

Sherlock Holmes

The Fictional Characters You'd Leave Your Man For

Male Fictional Characters You Would Leave Your Man For

Lisa Waugh

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It seems like there&#39;s more content out there than ever before, but for some reason, people still insist on watching <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-classic-tv-shows-on-netflix/ranker-streaming?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">old sitcoms on Netflix</a>. The kids really dig their &quot;Must See&quot; TV&nbsp;from the &#39;90s. Which is great, because &#39;90s shows like Friends, Frasier, and&nbsp;Fresh Prince are classics, but it&#39;s also worth noting that there are tons of plots and jokes in them that make for absolutely outdated episodes (or would just never happen).

Just think about how much drama ensued on &#39;90s shows simply because voicemail was still a thing. Or that &quot;adult&nbsp;material&quot; used to be something you had to go out and get. Wild times, friends. Here are just a <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/outdated-horror-movie-ends/sean-decker" target="_blank">handful of dated TV plots from the &#39;90s</a> that make absolutely no sense now.&nbsp;

Outdated TV Plots That Only Made Sense In The '90s

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Outdated TV Plots That Only Made Sense In The 90s

Karen Fratti

The greatest only children in TV history have many talents, little competition for their parents’ affections, and – unless they are the title character of their respective shows – a lot of free time. Some only children bear great responsibilities, bestowed on them either by their parents (Veronica Mars) or a teenage serial-killer ghost (Violet Harmon, American Horror Story). Other great only children characters are short, towheaded maniacs who like to terrorize elderly neighbors (Dennis the Menace).Only children on TV have the best of two worlds: They don’t have to share screen time with annoying siblings; plus, they usually get a pet. (Though, sadly, that pet will probably die to teach the only child about death.) TV moms and dads love to lecture only children about how the world works (Opie Taylor, The Andy Griffith Show), but turnabout is fair play, so sometimes only children get to deliver the lectures (Alexis Castle, Castle). Life can be confusing for an only child, especially when he or she is adopted into a nontraditional family (Punky Brewster; Webster), is reunited with an estranged parent (Henry Mills, Once Upon a Time), has magical powers (Tabitha Stevens, Bewitched), or has a sexual deviant as a parent (Eric Cartman, South Park). Luckily, only children are usually of above-average intelligence, or might even be child prodigies (Doogie Howser, M.D).The storylines for the best only children in TV history are as varied as the shows in which they star. Yet, they are all beloved, thanks to syndication, from one generation to the next.

Butters Stotch

The Greatest Only Children in TV History

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Total Nerd

TV romance is, generally speaking, pretty predictable. It feels like you can tell from episode 1 that Character A will eventually hook up with Character B and, after a few seasons of will-they-won’t-they shenanigans, they’ll live happily ever after. Think Carrie and Big from Sex and The City, Ross and Rachel from Friends, Booth and Brennan from Bones. Fans ship them, get frustrated with their &quot;we can’t be together right now&quot; nonsense, and breathe easily when the show wraps up and the couple sails off into the sunset. That’s why it can be incredibly refreshing to be taken by surprise when an unlikely TV romance pops up out of nowhere.Unexpected TV couples can go two ways. The two characters could work incredibly well together and become one of the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-current-tv-couples/lisa-waugh" target="_blank">best couples on TV</a>.&nbsp;Or, they fall apart in just a few episodes, because they're just too weird and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-mismatched-tv-couples/ranker-tv" target="_blank">mismatched</a> to work. Either way, all these couples have a thing in common – no one saw them coming. At least not from episode 1 of the shows.Here are the most surprising TV couples in recent history,&nbsp;regardless of whether they had fans&nbsp;giggling with joy or scratching their heads in confusion.

16 Unexpected TV Couples No One Predicted

Alexandra Plesa

Pop Culture

Few people&#39;s humor is wholly original and a lot of it usually comes from the movies and TV they watched growing up. These Redditors are admitting <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-funniest-tv-characters-of-all-time" target="_blank">which characters</a> they stole the humor from and adopted into their own life.

People Are Sharing Movie And TV Characters Who Influenced Their Sense Of Humor

Damon Davis

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

Every show, big or small, always has <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-hated-tv-characters/matthewcoleweiss">a character</a> or two that are either beloved by the fanbase or at the very least seems to get a shocking amount of screentime. But what about those of us who find the popular characters annoying to the point that they actually drag the quality of the show down?These are just some of the characters that managed to defy odds and become incredibly popular despite them not actually being awful.

12 Popular TV Characters That Are Actually Awful

Jacob Bryant

Sitcom characters often get into hijinks that allow the viewer to escape into their hilarious reality. However, some characters have deeply rooted backstories that typically don't get explored to their full potential. Twitter user <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://twitter.com/oocsitcoms">@oocsitcoms</a> tweeted, “one thing about sitcoms is that there’s always that one character that has some kind of deep unresolved trauma that gets completely overlooked for the laughs,” and the responses had us wondering more about these iconic characters.&nbsp;

19 Sitcom Characters Who Were Often Overlooked For The Sake Of Laughter

Brian Roque

Rachel, Ross, Joey, Monica, Chandler, and Phoebe - all six friends from Friends swapped roommates for 10 years on air. And while they all may make great sitcom characters, some of them would be downright monsters to live with. Whether it's because they're emotionally unstable, just plain bratty, or <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/friends-scenes-where-ross-is-the-worst/charlie-boyle">not-so-nice of guys</a>, these friends would be super difficult to live with in real life.Imagine forgetting to put a coaster down underneath a cup of Central Perk coffee on Monica's table or listening to Phoebe practice “Smelly Cat” for the thousandth time. Chandler's sarcasm would probably get pretty old pretty fast, Ross always knows how to bring down the mood by talking about his divorces, and Rachel is super condescending and materialistic - yuck. And although <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/friends-facts/joanna-varikos">Joey is a loyal friend</a>, it's only a matter of time before one of the girls he brings home steals something important.&nbsp;If you lived with a friend of Friends, which of them would make you pick up their couch and yell, “Pivot!” to get them to move back out?

Which Friend From 'Friends' Would Be The Worst Roommate?

Mel Judson

It's pretty wild how intensely you can get to know someone over the course of a television show. You go into that first episode of a new series hesitant to spend time with a bunch of strangers, and by the time the finale rolls around you're mourning them like they're your closest family members. Well-written characters are not stagnant. They grow and change over time, not always for the better. Some of our favorite character arcs involve tragic falls from grace, while others follow the classic hero's journey. We asked Watchworthy fans to tell us about the TV characters that had the best development, and the responses were surprisingly varied. From animation, to drama, to comedy, these are the characters Watchworthy fans believe have the greatest arcs.&nbsp;Comments have been edited for length and clarity.

Watchworthy Fans Talk About The TV Characters That Had The Best Character Development

August Alva

Fictional Relationships

Some of these TV boyfriends we would be happy to invite out, but will our friends want them? We think so.&nbsp;

23 Fictional TV Boyfriends Your Mom Would Invite To Brunch

Julia Linger

Friendship

Have you ever dreamed of taking a ride in the Batmobile around Gotham City with Batman? Blasting some underground tunes and ride so (safely) fast that you would lose track of time? Or why not, just have a few beers in New York City with your How I Met You Mother buddies? Well, we have and we will never stop daydreaming about our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/what-your-favorite-fictional-character-says-about-you/nathan-gibson?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">favorite fictional characters</a> being real people and having the opportunity to hang out with them. We are sure that we are not the only ones who feel this way; we have all had someone on television that we wish existed in real life and our readers are no exception. These are the fictional characters that would make the best friends according to our Facebook friends – do you agree? Check them out and vote up the fictional characters that would be fun to be around.Comments have been edited for length and clarity.

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ENTP

Who knew there were so many fictional characters who are ENTP?&nbsp;According to the Myers-Briggs (MBTI) personality test, ENTP&nbsp;is one of the rarest of the 16 personality types,&nbsp;accounting for just 3% of the population. An ENTP is someone with the&nbsp;Extroverted, iNtuitive,&nbsp;Thinking, and&nbsp;Perceiving personality traits. ENTPs&nbsp;tend to be charismatic, original, energetic, and quick thinkers. On the flip side, ENTPs can seem argumentative, insensitive, intolerant, and checked out.&nbsp;Who are best ENTP&nbsp;fictional characters? Which ENTPs in TV and film do you love?&nbsp;

Among the notable ENTP personality characters, Jack Sparrow&nbsp;and Tyrion Lannister&nbsp;stand&nbsp;out. Meanwhile, Jim Halpert&nbsp;or Fleabag&nbsp;exhibit how ENTPs are charismatic&nbsp;extrovert&nbsp;characters. Some ENTP cartoon characters are Timon from The Lion King&nbsp;and Rick from&nbsp;Rick and Morty.&nbsp;There are even ENTP anime characters, such as Franky&nbsp;from&nbsp;One Piece&nbsp;and&nbsp;Edward Elric&nbsp;from&nbsp;Full Metal Alchemist.

Vote up your&nbsp;favorite ENTP characters,&nbsp;and downvote&nbsp;any you don&#39;t like as much on this ENTP fictional characters list.

50+ ENTP Fictional Characters

Jason Bancroft

Fan theories about Friends include the one where Ross loses custody of his son&nbsp;and the one where Rachel is a former lover of Ben Wyatt from Parks and Recreation. One of the most interesting and perhaps most accurate&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/friends-fan-theories/alexandra-plesa" target="_blank">fan theories</a>, however, recasts Friends characters as the seven deadly sins. The seven deadly sins are&nbsp;the biggest no-nos when it comes to&nbsp;virtuosity:&nbsp;lust, gluttony, greed, sloth, wrath, envy, and pride.

You might imagine Joey as lust, or Phoebe as pride, but the fans who developed this theory took a more in-depth look at <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/friends-facts/joanna-varikos" target="_blank">Friends</a>.&nbsp;It almost seems the writers meant to cast&nbsp;the seven deadly sins as Friends characters.

How All The ‘Friends’ Characters Represent The Seven Deadly Sins

Ashley Reign

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The Most Dateable TV Dream Boyfriends

Carly Kiel

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Do you have a favorite quote from Chandler Bing? Of all the characters to appear on&nbsp;Friends, Chandler&nbsp;stands apart as having some of the funniest one-liners and random comments on the series, so why not rank them?

From the time he learned that Rachel&#39;s boss was interested in him with &quot;Like what she saw, huh? Dug my action, did she? Checking out the Chan Chan Man&quot; to the time he fooled around with Joey&#39;s girlfriend and opted not&nbsp;to proceed with, &quot;We swallow our feelings, even if it means we&rsquo;re unhappy forever.&quot;&nbsp;let&#39;s take a look at the greatest Chandler Bing quotes in Friends&nbsp;history, ranked by your votes.

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

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The Funniest Chandler Bing Quotes in 'Friends' History, Ranked

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Joey Tribbiani

<a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/joey-and-chandler-bff-moments-on-friends/jordan-love?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Joey and Chandler</a> from <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/friends-plot-holes/charlie-boyle">Friends</a> are one of the most iconic duos in all of television - something that makes Ross slightly bitter, but even he can't deny it. They have perfect comedy chemistry and aren't afraid to show it off.Below are some of Joey and Chandler's most hilarious <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/relatable-women-of-friends-moments/charlie-boyle">scenes</a> together. Vote up your favorites!&nbsp;

20 Times Joey And Chandler Were TV's Most Hilarious Duo

Charlie Boyle

Friends is beloved all over the world for a good reason - it's genuinely funny. No matter how dated certain aspects get, or how annoying some characters can be (Ross), the majority of it can still make you laugh. One of the people most responsible for these laughs is <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/chandler-and-monica-underrated-couple/charlie-boyle">Chandler Bing</a>, and he knows it. As he says, “Funny is all I have!”Below are a few scenes that truly show off why Chandler is considered the funniest character in <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/chandler-and-joey-hilarious-moments/charlie-boyle">Friends</a>. Vote up your favorites!

20 Times Chandler Bing Couldn't BE More Hilarious

Is there any <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/the-best-new-tv-sitcoms-of-the-last-few-years/ranker-tv">American sitcom</a> out there better than <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.amazon.com/Friends-The-Complete-First-Season/dp/B000N8GL34">Friends</a>? Some would argue, no! And one of the characters that makes it so good is the comedic relief champion, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/hilarious-chandler-moments/charlie-boyle">Chandler Bing</a> (ahem, Chanandler Bong). Here are some fans' thoughts about the most underrated <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/friends-facts/joanna-varikos">Friend</a>.

20 Fan Thoughts About Chandler That Prove He’s The Most Underrated Of The ‘Friends’

Ramya Jaishankar

Although Ross and Rachel are perhaps the most memorable couple in <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/relatable-women-of-friends-moments/charlie-boyle">Friends</a> (due to their never-ending drama), Chandler and Monica's relationship was the real soul of the show - and deserves to be recognized more.&nbsp;Both funny AND charming, here are a few moments from <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/chandler-and-joey-hilarious-moments/charlie-boyle">Friends</a> where Chandler and Monica prove why they're TV's most underrated couple. Vote up your favorite moments!

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