Which TV Character Should Be Your Friend?

Learn More About Iconic TV Friends

Some television characters feel like they'd make genuinely great real-life friends, thanks to their warmth, humor, or loyalty. These beloved characters have become fan favorites for exactly that reason.

Leslie Knope from 'Parks and Recreation' brings boundless enthusiasm and loyalty to every friendship. Joey Tribbiani from 'Friends' offers warm, uncomplicated loyalty and comic relief. Carrie Bradshaw from 'Sex and the City' brings stylish, thoughtful conversation to every hangout. Nick Miller from 'New Girl' offers laid-back, funny companionship, while Rory Gilmore from 'Gilmore Girls' brings smart, warm, and endlessly relatable friendship energy.

Each of these characters has become iconic precisely because audiences don't just enjoy watching them, they genuinely wish these characters were part of their own friend group.

Whichever character matches your ideal friendship style, it's fun to imagine which TV bestie you'd click with most.