Because you like Ted Mosby in How I Met Your Mother

Leonard Hofstadter is the normal one among his scientist friends, though in fairness that's a low bar. See them in The Big Bang Theory.

Andy Bernard is a preppy Cornell grad who's very likely to break into an acapella performance. See them in The Office.

As a doctor-in-training, John Dorian should have his head in the game. But most of the time, it's in the clouds. See them in Scrubs.

Ezra Fitz is a young English teacher hounded by his own relationship mistakes. See them in Pretty Little Liars.

Samantha Jones is a try-sexual who'll try anything once. See them in Sex and the City.

A passionate paleontologist with interests no one seems to share, Ross Geller tries to find love despite his past of abandonment and an awkward personality. See them in Friends.

Don't tell anyone Kate Austen was under arrest when the plane crashed. See them in Lost.

A charming acapella performer, Jesse Swanson perfectly blends being nerdy with being cool. See them in Pitch Perfect.

Howard Wolowitz is an engineer whose serious mommy issues somehow haven't dimmed his confidence. See them in The Big Bang Theory.

Matt Flamhaff is not too concerned about being part of the popular crowd. Too bad his best friend is. See them in 13 Going on 30 .

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.

For Jack Pearson, the best thing about having triplets is giving three times the love. See them in This Is Us.