Because you like Carmen Lowell in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants

Calling Alicia Florrick a "good wife" is damning this smart, capable, thoughtful woman with too-faint praise. See them in The Good Wife.

Arizona Robbins loves being a pediatric surgeon, and the cute orthopedic surgeon downstairs makes coming into work worth her while. See them in Grey's Anatomy.

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

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.

Claire Standish is a popular, perfect princess who's deeper than she seems. See them in The Breakfast Club.

There's more to this sweet, caring landlady than meets the eye. See them in Sherlock.

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

April Kepner is an excellent surgeon, but outside of the operating room, she's more anxious than most. See them in Grey's Anatomy.

Therese Belivet spent her life letting other people guide her along, and she wants to take control now. See them in Carol.

Murph is inquisitive, compassionate, and stubborn, with a passion for science she shares with her dad. See them in Interstellar.

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