Because you like Lynette Scavo in Desperate Housewives

Olive Hoover is an irrepressible child beauty queen (or would-be queen) who doesn't play by your rules. See them in Little Miss Sunshine.

Jo Wilson is an accomplished doctor who's getting over her past. See them in Grey's Anatomy.

Although she is underestimated, Lagertha never fails to prove her worth as both a warrior and a mother. See them in Vikings.

Summer Roberts is privileged and preppy but also surprisingly open-minded and fiercely loyal. See them in The O.C..

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

A photographic memory is just one of many skills Lexie Grey brings to the table as a surgeon. See them in Grey's Anatomy.

Joey Potter is a low-key girl next door in love with her best friend. See them in Dawson's Creek.

Cat Grant gets what she wants: a piping hot latte or an interview with Supergirl. See them in Supergirl.

Assistant to the demanding editor-in-chief, Emily Charlton comes across as cold and insensitive. But who can blame her? See them in The Devil Wears Prada.

Despite this being Robin Buckley's first rodeo with the strange things that go down in Hawkins, she is quick to adapt and proves herself to be a loyal friend. See them in Stranger Things.

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

In a group of self-serving career climbers, Laurel Castillo is the only one who wants to serve others. See them in How to Get Away with Murder.