Because you like Malcolm Wilkerson in Malcolm in the Middle

Andy Dwyer might not be completely literate, but he makes up for it in spirit. See them in Parks and Recreation.

Chuck Bartowski is a sweet, laid-back electronics store/top secret government employee. See them in Chuck.

What Troy Barnes lacks in common sense, he makes up for with heart. See them in Community.

Remy Hadley is a closed book—a cynical, super-smart closed book. See them in House M.D..

The party never really ends with Penny Lane, a rock-worshipping groupie who is refreshingly self-aware and free-spirited. See them in Almost Famous.

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

John Yossarian is trapped in irony as he must be insane to leave the war but if he does try to leave, he'll be deemed sane and will be forced to stay, See them in Catch-22.

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

A suave manipulator, Sebastian Valmont is valiantly fighting off a developing conscience. See them in Cruel Intentions.

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

Maurice Moss is a dedicated IT guy who even talks like a computer. See them in The IT Crowd.

Erlich Bachman is an overconfident wannabe mentor blowing all types of smoke around the tech industry. See them in Silicon Valley.