Because you like Hal Wilkerson in Malcolm in the Middle

Sam Montgomery works hard, but her evil stepmother makes sure her efforts don't pay off. See them in A Cinderella Story.

The self-described "ghost with the most" knows the ins-and-outs of specter life like no other. Just ask him. See them in Beetlejuice.

Marv is a brutish but principled thug who'd be right at home on an ancient battlefield. See them in Sin City.

Elaine Benes is a tough New Yorker who can hang with the guys, and date the ones who are "sponge-worthy." See them in Seinfeld.

Beneath Lena Duchannes' prickly exterior lurks a sensitive, compassionate soul. See them in Beautiful Creatures.

Hank McCoy is a quintessential nerdy scientist but with a few rather unconventional physical attributes. See them in X-Men Series.

Frodo might have carried the ring, but Samwise Gamgee carried the ring bearer. See them in The Lord of the Rings.

A soulful bass player, Nick O'Leary can't stop sending breakup CDs to his ex. See them in Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist.

Don't underestimate Maggie Greene. She's a farm girl with a mission. See them in The Walking Dead.

Woody is a selfless leader of Andy's toys who likes change less than a snake in his boots. See them in Toy Story.

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

After years of living vicariously through other people's heroic stories, Wade Watts is about to become a hero himself. See them in Ready Player One.