Because you like Conrad Jarrett in Ordinary People

As Marlena Rosenbluth is finding out, confidence in the limelight doesn't always translate to power at home. See them in Water for Elephants.

Beth March is the glue that holds her family together. See them in Little Women.

Jenny Flint is a devoted wife and daring crime fighter, which is pretty unconventional for a Victorian maid. See them in Doctor Who.

The seasoned detectives in River Heights have got nothing on amateur sleuth Nancy Drew. See them in Nancy Drew.

Despite Norman Bates' typically kind and shy personality, he is also prone to occasional violent outbursts. See them in Bates Motel.

Green skin, pointy hat, evil cackle—this villain has it all! See them in The Wizard of Oz.

Sometimes being a supportive girlfriend like Ophelia doesn't work out too well. See them in Hamlet.

Piper Halliwell is the most kind and caring Charmed One. See them in Charmed.

Mike Hannigan is a lawyer-turned-pianist who loves to tap into his kooky side. See them in Friends.

Drusilla's hobbies include dolls, music, and killing people. See them in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Free-spirited Annie Hall goes through life saying "La-di-da, la-di-da, la la." See them in Annie Hall.

Ishmael is a quiet observer on a larger-than-life quest. See them in Moby Dick.