Because you like Amber Holt in Parenthood

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.

Whether it's randomly bursting into song or writing Nancy Drew fan-fiction, Jess proudly marches to the beat of her own drum. See them in New Girl.

This is not a democracy. According to Torrance Shipman, it's a "cheerocracy." See them in Bring It On.

The irrepressible Lucy Ricardo has never met a challenge she couldn't scheme her way into or out of. See them in I Love Lucy.

For Louie C.K., comedy is tough but fatherhood is even tougher. See them in Louie.

Kate Beckett is a no-nonsense policewoman with a nerdy side. See them in Castle.

Davos Seaworth is steadfast, intelligent, and trustworthy, which are hard traits to find in a place like Westeros. See them in Game of Thrones.

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

Sookie St. James is a klutzy and perfectionist chef who's always there for her friends. See them in Gilmore Girls.

Leslie Burke is bold, courageous, and imaginative enough to create a world from scratch. See them in Bridge to Terabithia.

Hedwig is a lost soul with a punk rock spirit. See them in Hedwig and the Angry Inch.

Although she's only six, Hushpuppy is a tough girl ready to stand up to terrifying, pre-historic beasts after the storm. See them in Beasts of the Southern Wild.