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Recently, I’ve been feeling very inspired by the women in my life, including the TV characters I idolize on TV.

Many of these ladies represent strong, fierce and inspiring characters that are challenging the status quo and changing the conversation around women; fighting for, empowering and championing them in various situations.

And subsequently, they are changing the game while still finding a way to remain fashionable.

This is what I'd like to call a #BossBabe.

Did you know Kerry Washington's Olivia Pope was the first African-American female lead in a network drama in almost 40 years? Boss.

And while we still have a ways to go -- 42% of major characters on broadcast, streaming and cable networks were women in 2017 -- it's a step in the right direction.

Best of all, their portrayals are rooted in reality. Despite their "dream jobs," they encounter setbacks, navigate the challenges and normalize the burnout we all feel too often in our daily lives.

So, befriend these ladies and you'll find they are relatable but also, an inspiration to crush it in both your personal and professional life.

1. Younger

Younger tackles the ageist job market in New York City. Starting a new career is always difficult, but the older you get, the more you realize that the opportunities are scarcer. In fact, that's what Liza, a newly-divorced single mom hoping to re-enter the publishing world at 40, quickly realizes.

After getting mistaken for a 26-year-old at a bar, she decides to keep up the rouse and finds herself unexpectedly re-living her 20s and befriending some kickass women. Love, lust, flings, secrecy, and sometimes questionable fashion make this one enticing show. The men aren’t too shabby either.

2. Scandal

When Scandal first premiered, it was revolutionary mainly because of Olivia Pope, a powerful, intelligent and inspiring black woman. Olivia Pope quickly became a household name, and even if you’ve never seen an episode, you know who she is. Although the series lost its way roughly around season four, Olivia has always remained a focal point; a fixer, leader, game-changer and wearer of the White Hat In DC.

She went from running her own crisis management company to running all of DC! And best of all, she’s unapologetic. She goes with her gut and she gets it done, whatever "it" may be. And she doesn't let any man or any relationship drama get in her way. So grab yourself a long-stemmed wine glass, pour yourself some red wine, grab a bowl of popcorn, and start binging.

3. The Bold Type

This isn't just your average TV show about the magazine industry. Besties Jane, Kat and Sutton lean on each other as they try to navigate life and find their own voices at Scarlet, the fictional international magazine based on real-life Cosmopolitan.

Though it may be sweetened up for television -- their measly salaries would never afford them that wardrobe or those apartments -- it deals with real issues that affect millennials; LGBTQ rights, restructuring in workplaces, climbing up the corporate ladder, terrible job markets, sleeping with co-workers, etc. They also find a role model in their boss, Jacqueline, whose character is loosely based on the former Cosmo editor-in-chief, Joanna Coles. In a world where women get pitted against each other, it's nice to see a show where they lift and mentor each other instead.

4. Good Girls

Good Girls is the result of what happens when women push back and reclaim their power. Unfortunately, in this instance, it lands protagonists Beth, Ruby and Annie, into more trouble than before as they embark on a life of crime.

Think Bad Moms blended with Breaking Bad with a hint of every suburban mom. None of what they are doing is okay, but it's refreshing to see women step up and take care of their families rather than relying on the men to save them. They walk a very thin line between hero and anti-hero and though you question their decisions, you know there's a method to their madness. Trust us, it's guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat.

5. Gossip Girl

Manhattan's elite were some of the first to teach us how to embraces ourselves in the face of social media scrutiny. The series kicked off in 2007 when Myspace was still considered the largest social media network before it was replaced by Facebook.

It was also a female world with the male cast acting as the supporting cast. Blair and Serena weren't always morally righteous, but they embodied core values, class and an ambition that helped them navigate the business world. And by the end of the series, most of them grew into decent human beings, all things considered.

6. Dynasty

The new version of Dynasty brings women’s equality to the forefront. Fallon and Cristal are powerful female characters and motivated business women who work hard for what they have and don't let men outshine them or take what's theirs. Both are career-oriented -- Fallon kickstarted her own company while Cristal worked her way up the PR chain at Carrington Atlantic to become the COO -- and are inching away from the dated ideologies that women should be "housewives" like they were in the original.

The writers also wanted them to redefine what it means to be a feminine woman in modern times: Fallon isn't any less of a woman than Cristal because she doesn't want a man. And just because they look good, doesn't mean they aren't as interested in fighting for female equality.

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Villains always get the hottest looks on television.

Often times we will see a goody-goody character go from bland, boring costuming to vampy getups when they transition to the dark side.

Who are some of our favorite villainous style stars on television?

Take a look!

1. Barbara Kean, Gotham Season 3 Episode 22

Barbara Kean is a classic character in the Batman cannon verse. She is best known as being Jim Gordon's wife, and that is how she started out on the show. In Season 1 when she was simply Gordon's fiancé (not yet his wife), she was seen in muted blues and perfect blow outs, features that were easily overlooked. In her evolution into the underworld's baddest crime boss, her outfits became increasingly eye catching. Oversize furs and glam sequins were a staple in season 3, only adding to the 1920's mob mol aesthetic that was her overall attitude.

2. Octavia Blake, The 100 Season 2 Episode 15

So the Grounders on CW's the 100 aren't exactly villains, but they are the primary antagonists to the Sky People who are the main focus of the show. Wild and savage where the Sky People are orderly and militaristic, they serve as the darker, animalistic and more emotionally driven heart of the show. Octavia Blake starts out as what could be the spunky little sister character in Season 1. Anyone who has followed the show from the beginning remembers her joyful "We're back bitches!!" from way back in the pilot episode.

When we first see her she's all jeans, hoodies and stick-straight hair. Basically what you would expect from any Freshman in high school. By the time she becomes a full-fledged Grounder, it's hard even to imagine that she ever looked so clean cut. The leather separates and Mad Max overtly inspired mohawk-styled braids and the muddy black eye makeup makes her look almost demonic. They accentuate that she has firmly separated herself from the stubborn humanity of her former Sky Crew companions.

3. Cheryl Blossom, Riverdale Season 1 Episode 13

One might argue that Cheryl was always a villain on this show. One might also argue that she was never villain and simply misunderstood. However, I think we can all agree that Cheryl has never been darker than in the Season 1 Riverdale final when she burnt down her family's mansion. Cheryl has a very specific aesthetic on this show. Vaguely preppy, very sexy, and almost always garbed in red. At this moment, however, in her modest white church dress, she looks part avenging angel and part angry spirit. This is, of course, entirely purposeful on the part of the showrunners. At this moment, Cheryl isn't supposed to look like a bitchy high school girl. She's supposed to look like a monster. Even if the said monster is entirely in the right with her anger.

4. Rei, Altered Carbon

There is a surprising amount of fashion on the show Altered Carbon, considering it is set in a Dystopian Society. The fashion serves to show the stark divide between the classes in this morally compromised universe. We see the character of Red dressed mostly in rags and ragged military fatigues, highlighting her place as cannon fodder within the class hierarchy. In the finale episode when she is shown to have thrown in her lot with a gang of money-minded assassins we see her in a metallic colored flowing gown with a plunging neckline. Though she is still completely deadly, she is clearly no longer afraid and supremely self-confident in her own survival, much more so than she is shown to be in Takeshi's flashbacks.

5. Rikki Carter, Dear White People

Rikki Carter isn't shown in detail until the final of Season 2 on Dear White People. And even then she is never clearly shown only by herself. She is almost always displayed next to the main protagonist Sam White. And this is on purpose. As Rikki Carter mainly exists on this show as a dark shadow to Sam's light. Sam White on this show is a consistent force for radical change within the racial politics of her Upper-Class Ivy League school as well as the world beyond.

Rikki Carter is powerful Right Wing voice, a self-made tool which allows the 1% to virtually ignore the increasingly severe racial violence happening in the country. Sam White is almost always shown clothed in quirky accessories and vibrant patterns, with hair big enough to match her iron personality. Rikki Carter when we see her in the finale is bland in comparison. Hair flattened into submission, with a crisply ironed ivory blouse and sensible skirt. The metaphor is obvious. Rikki has been lowered into submission for ages. Sam won't allow herself to be.

6. Will Graham, Hannibal Season 3 Episode 2

Season 1 sees Will Graham mostly in lumberjack plaid and messy hair. He's meant to be presented as a man who prefers simplicity above all else despite his dark and complicated line of work. In Season 3 after supposedly being brought over into Hannibal's darkness, his dress begins to reflect that of his nemesis. More button downs and blazers and shorter haircut. Male characters don't often get the same wardrobe treatment as female characters, but even their clothing must make logical sense for where there character is at in his arch.

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Sometimes we just need to take a break from all the drama and have a good laugh. In this world, who doesn't? Thankfully, there are some characters that use their humor and whit to add a little light-heartedness to seemingly bleak situations.

They manage to give both us and their fellow characters a reprieve from everything going on, and their unique personalities bring something special to their respective series.

As a token of our appreciation, here are 17 TV characters from dramatic or supernatural shows that make us LOL.

1. Felicity Smoak - Arrow

Felicity's personality and commentary have always brought something special to Arrow. Her quirkiness and ability to make light of even the darkest situations make us want to do the same.

2. Cisco Ramon - The Flash

Everyone on The Flash has their moments, but Cisco is as funny as it gets. Like he said himself, the whole "naming the bad guys thing," is definitely Cisco's jam.

3. Winn Schott - Supergirl

Every superhero needs an awesome sidekick, but Winn is so much more than that. His incredible intelligence and desire to help others makes him a hero in his own right, and his hilarious commentary constantly cracks us up.

4. Blair Waldorf - Gossip Girl

Blair was so much more than just a privileged princess living on the Upper East Side. Her determination and her cleverness made her one of the strongest women on the network. Her interactions with others (Dan especially), as well as some of her jovial ideas, made it impossible not to smile.

5. Hanna Marin - Pretty Little Liars

The award for best one-liners goes to Hanna Marin. She is all around hysterical and her sassy quotes are 100% gif worthy. You know what they say, "If the feather fits."

6. Damon Salvatore - The Vampire Diaries

While The Vampire Diaries was usually composed mostly of love triangles and supernatural drama, Damon was known for his humorous presence in the show. He's even managed to compile a significant amount of fan videos based on his funny quips.

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There are some really great fathers portrayed on television. But just like in real life, there are also the not-so-great ones.

We've compiled a list that pays tribute to them all: from fathers who were never there, to fathers who loved their liquor bottles, to fathers who despised what their children had become, to fathers who loved their children but had a twisted way of showing it.

Seriously, you should thank your lucky stars you don't have to call these dudes "dad."

These are dads who would never get a Father's Day gift.

1. Rowan Pope - Scandal

Rowan Pope is the definition of a bad parent. He kept Olivia in the dark about his secret life and allowed her to think her mom died in a plane crash. Eventually, she learned that mama Pope was actually a terrorist, and he was Command of B613, a covert government organization that tortures men and turns them into assassins.

Rowan would kill in anyone that stood in his way, and a few times, his riff with his daughter almost ended with spilled blood. I can't even count all the times Liv tried to secretly take him out for his Machiavellian-level schemes. Still, she always maintained some relationship with "dad" by attending weekly dinners and drowning the dysfunction in bottles of fine wine.

2. Blake Carrington - Dynasty

Blake 2.0 on the rebooted CW series Dynasty still earns the title of a "self-righteous dad." He puts the company ahead of his children and often manipulates them to turn a profit. What else could you expect from the entrepreneurial patriarch?

Lying to his children is only the tip of the iceberg; he snuffed out his new wife Cristal from the company, blatantly lied to the media about the damage his company was doing to neighboring towns, and almost let his daughter marry her half-cousin. Actually, he's not just a crappy dad, he's a bad person. His only redeeming quality is that he isn't homophobic and openly accepts his gay son.

3. Mikeal Mikealson - The Originals

Hating your son is grounds for winning the "bad father" award around here. However, Mikeal's distaste for his son went further than hatred -- he could never love him because Niklaus reminded him of his wife's betrayal. That distaste led him to chase Niklaus around the world for 1,000 years in hopes of killing him. What kind of father does that? Because of it, Mikeal turned all of his other kids against himself as well.

Klaus' daddy issues have manifested themselves in his relationship with daughter, Hope. He believes he'll spare her from the pain if he simply removes himself from her life, but it's that fear of disappointing her that makes him a better father than Mikeal ever could be.

4. Lucious Lyon - Empire

The former drug-dealer turned music mogul is an infectious disease when it comes to his family. He uses his sons in a power-struggle with ex-wife Cookie Lyon and pits them against each other to weed out the weakest link in hopes of choosing a successor.

He also despises Jamal's homosexuality and is dismissive of Andre's mental illness. We'll never get rid of the image of him putting his son in the trash can for wearing heels. There is nothing worse than a father who cannot be supportive of his own blood.

5. Dan Scott - One Tree Hill

Dan Scott was a nightmare from hell to sons Lucas and Nathan. His claim to fame in terms of making the "worst dad on the TV" list had to be murdering his brother, Keith, out of jealousy. He hated that he was a father figure to estranged son, Lucas.

And don't think Lucas had it easy because he was abandoned. Dan manipulated Nathan into making Lucas' life a living hell, and when the pressure to make his father proud became too much to handle, Nathan emancipated himself.

6. Conrad Grayson - Revenge

To be completely frank, Conrad Grayson was the most villainous man the Hampton's had ever seen. He was involved in a terrorist organization responsible for a plane crash that killed hundreds of innocent people and worse, blamed it on his wife's innocent lover and ruined his life. He raised his two children to be spoiled brats who cherished power and wealth over anything else but really, they should have used him as an example of what not to grow up to be.

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Not every television relationship starts off on the right footing. Sometimes it takes seasons for two people on opposite sides to finally put aside their differences and come together.

Although it can be frustrating sometimes, some of the best relationships start off antagonistic and slowly develop a connection based on understanding and mutual respect.

Like they say, love is stronger than hate.

Whether these relationships turned platonic or romantic, here are 17 duos that started off as enemies before they became friends.

1. Oliver and Slade - Arrow

Oliver and Slade definitely have a complicated history. They didn't start off as the best of friends but slowly came to depend on each other greatly on Lian Yu. After Slade feels Oliver is responsible for the death of the girl he loved, he comes after him years later. Despite their past, Oliver and Slade are reunited once more down the line and are able to overcome their differences and help each other out.

2. Amberle and Eretria - The Shannara Chronicles

Their relationship started with thievery and threats which is what made Princess Rover's development so amazing. They went from trying to kill each other to doing anything to save each other. It was also implied that Eretria may have had feelings for Amberle, but considering the ending of Season 1 it never got to be explored.

3. Bellamy and Clarke - The 100

Like Clarke wasn't afraid to admit, she and Bellamy did not like each other when they first met. They were constantly clashing over leadership decisions and arguing over what was best for Bellamy's sister and the rest of their people. It took some time, a couple heart to hearts, and quite a few life or death situations, but Bellamy and Clarke ended up becoming best friends. Their relationship is at the front and center of the show and it's very possible that their love for each other may finally lead to something more than friendship in Season 5.

4. Alex and Meredith - Grey's Anatomy

Meredith and Alex weren't exactly enemies but they also weren't on good terms. Alex was always trying to distance himself from those around him and made his fair share of poor decisions. As time went on, Meredith and Alex grew closer and came to depend on each other as fellow doctors. As more people came in and out of their lives, Meredith and Alex offered each other stability and are currently best friends.

5. Clary and Alec - Shadowhunters

While Clary never had any ill feelings towards Alec, it was safe to say that Alec was not her biggest fan. Alec was still carrying feelings for Jace and he wasn't a fan of Clary's relationship with him or her presence in the Insitute. It did take a season or so, but Clary and Alec and have managed to set aside their predispositions and become friends.

6. Seth and Kate - From Dusk till Dawn

Kate may have started out as Seth's captive along with the rest of her family, but Seth constantly protected her from harm. At the end of the first season, Kate chooses to go along with Seth and they drive off into the sunset together to become partners in crime. It seemed likely that Seth had deeper feelings for Kate, but unfortunately, the show ended before we could see where their relationship was headed.

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We love our characters on TV. Whether we love to love them or love to hate them, our TV characters take us on a journey with them into their world and out of ours.

Some TV characters, though, grate on us like nails on a chalkboard. If they're not constantly making bad decisions, they're whining like a baby, and making us roll our eyes so hard they might pop out of our heads, every time they show up on the screen.

We begin to wonder if the entire point of them being on the show is to irritate us.

Because that's an emotion too.

Read through the 23 most irritating characters of all time, and see if you agree with our picks. Who would you choose as the king or queen of irritation?

1. Andrea - The Walking Dead

Andrea couldn't make a good decision if her life depended on it. And it did! She not only made poor decisions that affected her but put everyone's life at risk. On top of that, she was so sure she was right all the time, she wouldn't listen to anyone else. That's no way to be in an apocalypse, Andrea! She even put her trust in the governor, which had to be the most irritating move of all.

2. Kim - Law & Order: SVU

As they say, you can't pick your family, but Amanda deserves a sister so much better than Kim. She's just a tiny, blonde, steaming hot mess. It's irritating enough that she gets herself in trouble with her drugs, and her abusive boyfriend, but to bring Amanda into it? Every time she shows her face, Amanda gives her another chance and gets stabbed in the back. We're not sure who's more irritating, Kim for putting Amanda through the ringer or Amanda for falling for it every single time.

3. Seg-El - Krypton

What's irritating about Seg is that he's an ancestor of Superman, who always chooses the morally correct decision. Seg doesn't. When we meet Seg, he's an angry con-man, full of rage, making bad decision after bad decision. He not worthy of the House of El. Although we know his character arc will eventually bring him to the hero status he's destined to reach, it's almost painful to watch him on his journey.

4. Carrie - Homeland

Yes, we know, Carrie has bipolar disorder. We're not judging her irritation level for that. What makes Carrie so irritating is her constant poor decision making and constant state of crying. Some of that may be due to the fact she doesn't stay on her meds (irritating), but not all. She makes selfish decisions without any regard for who she hurts in the process, whether it be Peter (the only man to stand by her side) or her very own daughter. No one can make you scream louder at the TV than Carrie Mathison.

5. Jacinda - Once Upon a Time

Jacinda complains way too much to be a believable princess. She carries way too much drama and is somewhat of a hot mess. She also has zero chemistry with Henry, so watching them forced together is irritating. You're a princess, Jacinda, get your life together, girl.

6. Kimmy - Full House

At first, Kimmy was just the annoying and odd neighbor and best friend of DJ Tanner. As they grew up, Kimmy became just plain annoying with her bursting in the house, her weird crush on Uncle Jesse, and her making trouble for DJ, She wasn't good for DJ, and none of the other Tanners could stand her. She became their punchline. Sometimes friendships really shouldn't last.

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Some characters just end up clicking in a hilarious way. Their scenes make for the most comedic moments on their respective series and it's not always just because of the written script. Actors are able to create both funny and iconic moments just by playing off of their dynamics with others.

As long as they have the right on-screen chemistry, you can find a hilarious pairing in almost any show no matter the genre.

Here are 21 duos who we think have the right personalities to co-star in their own sitcoms.

1. Bronn and Tyrion - Game of Thrones

Despite not interacting for a couple seasons, when they are together Bronn and Tyrion's witty humor always makes for a fun time. They manage to add comic relief to an otherwise heavy show.

2. Damon and Bonnie - The Vampire Diaries

Bamon was the most hilarious thing to ever happen to The Vampire Diaries. As we saw in Season 6, all we have to do is stick them in a house alone together and we'll be laughing our asses off.

3. Wynonna and Nicole - Wynonna Earp

Nicole's cuteness and Wynonna's bluntness makes for the perfect good cop bad cop scenario. Can we please have a show about these two being partners (in crime)?

4. Steve and Danny - Hawaii Five-0

Steve and Danny's bromance is one of the highlights of Hawaii Five-0. And let's be real, at some points it felt like they were already on their own sitcom.

5. Hanna and Emily - Pretty Little Liars

Hanna's ludicrous plans throughout the series mixed with Emily's tendency to go along with them always brought about interesting situations. Not to mention that we can never get enough of their friendship. The possibilities for these two are endless.

6. Winn and James - Supergirl

Winn and James are already funny on their own but put them together and their interactions are priceless. As we've seen in the past, they make a great team and we'd love to see a comedic spinoff about their adventures fighting crime.

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No matter how much we pay attention, good television shows always manage to hit us with the unexpected.

Whether a character is being betrayed by their friend, family, or ally, betrayals always manage to shock viewers and take the storyline in a new and surprising direction.

Below is a slideshow featuring 19 betrayals that no one saw coming and still have us shaken to our core. Obviously, because of the nature of this list, a potential spoiler alert is in order.

1. Harrison Wells isn't Harrison Wells - The Flash

While the audience knew Wells was up to no good, Team Flash remained blissfully unaware of the traitor in their midst. The betrayal of someone who was so important to all of them left everyone in shock for quite some time.

2. Mona is revealed as A - Pretty Little Liars

Mona was revealed as a pretty little liars

After being tortured by a mysterious cyber bully for seasons, the show revealed that Hanna's best friend Mona had been the one pulling the strings. No one, including the liars, saw that twist coming.

3. John poisons Steve - Days of Our Lives

Considering just how close John and Steve were it feels safe to say that John poisoning his partner was an unexpected turn of events.

4. Ward is a HYDRA Agent - Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

Ward is working for hydra agents of shield

Grant Ward definitely was an agent...he just wasn't a S.H.I.E.L.D. one. His friends were both disheartened and shocked to discover that Ward had actually been working for HYDRA the entire time. The reveal certainly spiced up his character for viewers who found Ward to be too bland.

5. Willa tries to free the revenants - Wynonna Earp

When Willa miraculously came back from the dead it seemed like the Earps were finally going to get to be a family again. But Willa wasn't the girl she used to be, and she ends up pulling a gun on Wynonna and Waverly in an attempt to be with Bobo and free the revenants.

6. Sebastian is actually Jonathan Morgenstern - Shadowhunters

Malachi and the clave were working for valentine the entire time

Shadowhunters really hit the nail on the head with the dramatic irony. While the viewers were aware for quite some time that Sebastian wasn't who he claimed to be, Clary and her friends had no idea. Each episode made watching our beloved characters be duped by him increasingly frustrating.

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The most important thing to have by your side on your wedding day, other than the bride/groom, of course, is a few good bridesmaids.

Bridesmaids are the ladies (and, occasionally, gentleman) who know you better than you know yourself.

They've been there for you through the best and worst times, in sickness and in health, and know your darkest secrets.

They are also the ones who take care of your problems, stop you from becoming a bridezilla, and party with you during your "last fling before the ring."

Naturally, you see why you'd want to pick only the best.

From ladies who have a proven "bridesmaids" track record to besties we know would make great ones in the future, here's a list of TV show characters we'd want in our bridal squad.

1. Jane Villaneuva - Jane the Virgin

The Planner. Jane goes all out for her friends and family, plus, her specialty is planning. During the show's four-season run, she served as a bridesmaid twice, so she has a lot of experience under her belt. The first time, she helped bestie Lina with a case of cold feet and helped her figure out if Danny was the right man for her. The second time, despite all the obstacles thrown her way, she came through to officiate her mother and father's wedding. She's also been a bride herself, so she knows a thing or two about the big day.

2. Jess Day - New Girl

The Fixer. No wedding is perfect. Something is bound to go wrong, so it's pertinent that you have someone who can smooth things over like Jess does during Schmidt's wedding. Not only does she stall when Schmidt is trying to convince Cece's mom to support the marriage, she also helps avoid a major dress crisis.

3. Rory and Lorelai - Gilmore Girls

The Day Ones. A mother-daughter duo standing up for your wedding is adorable especially if the duos consists of Rory and Lorelai Gilmore. You always want the women who have been there for you since day one to be by your side. Lorelai is even known to throw a bachelorette party for those she's not too fond of like her mother.

4. Brooke, Peyton, Haley - One Tree Hill

The High School Besties. I list all three of them because they were all there for each other during their individual weddings. Peyton and Brooke put aside their differences -- they were fighting over a boy, obviously -- to celebrate Hayley and Nathan! Brooke designed all the wedding dresses, Hayley filled in as Brooke's maid of honor when Peyton couldn't make it, and she even officiated Peyton and Lucas' wedding. Okay, Hayley wins this round!

5. Will McCormack - Will & Grace

The Gay Best Friend. Who said bridesmaids had to be girls? Sometimes, your best friend is your fabulous gay roommate who will do anything for you including escort you down the aisle and give you away to your Leo. Did I mention he also makes a damn good looking bridesmaid?

6. Monica Geller - Friends

The One Who Won't Take No For an Answer and is also a Good Planner. Even though Phoebe fired Monica as her wedding planner, she still stepped up to salvage the wedding when it was threatened by a massive snowstorm. And would you expect anything less than the most romantic wedding of the series from Monica Geller? Shoutout to Rachel Green because those three always come as a package.

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There are male characters on TV that are nice, and then there are guys that consider themselves nice and feel like because of that they are entitled to something, usually women.

You know the type, he believes in the friend zone because he thinks multiple women in his life put her there even though he is a "nice guy." That quickly turns into the guy believing that women owe him something because he isn't like all those other guys, which means he deserves any women he wants.

At the end of the day, Nice Guy Syndrome can be associated with some of the worst guys and characters, mostly because they hide behind a facade and use that to manipulate others by trying to make them feel bad for him.

TV characters that embody that are usually main characters with relationships that leave more to be desired. Here is a slideshow of a few examples of just that.

1. Michael Scott - The Office

Michael was a character that was lonely above all else, but the way he treated women left a lot to be desired. More than that though, he consistently saw himself as someone who deserved the kindness that he didn't always give off himself, especially to women.

2. Ted Mosby - How I Met Your Mother

Ted Mosby could be the poster boy for Nice Guy Syndrome, his entire journey on How I Met Your Mother was him wallowing about the fact that he deserves to be with someone who doesn't want to be with him. His treatment of Robin and her feelings is nonexistent, no matter how much she moves on or points out that what they want for one another doesn't align. This is all hidden behind a story about how he meets the mother of his children, except that, is all she seems to be. He has no respect for this person he chose to spend his life with, only relating it back to how now he wants to once again be with someone that he never got over. The true issue though is the way that the show not only rewards but promotes this mentality, all the way to the end.

3. Finn Collins - The 100

Knowing you still have a girlfriend and expecting the girl you decided to cheat with to just understand? Finn definitely relied on his "nice guy" appeal to excuse examples of him being a really inconsiderate person. He heavily enjoyed comparing himself to Bellamy because of that, considering himself somehow superior when he was far from that.

4. Winn Schott - Supergirl

There was just something about the way Winn felt like he and Kara belonged together that exuded all the wrong energy. If there was anyone who could have believed in the friend zone, Winn in the first season of Supergirl did.

5. Walter White - Breaking Bad

Walter White is interesting because it is very possible that the entirety of the show comes from the fact that he suffers from Nice Guy Syndrome.

6. Ross Geller - Friends

The best example has to be from the show that invented the term friend zone, a concept that doesn't even exist. Ross was fixated on the notion that he belongs with Rachel, but when they actually got together he was far from a good person. He used the idea of him being a nice guy to excuse his obsessive jealousy and inability to root for his girlfriend prospering in a way that didn't include him. This was really only the beginning, with Ross never outgrowing this pattern for seasons to follow.

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Some of the most memorable TV Shows have been those that have shocked us with how far they are willing to push the boundaries of a storyline.

It seems like even cable television has begun to move in the direction of premium television in terms of graphic sex and violence.

It's no secret that American television is often more prudish than its European counterparts, but when a show does decide to challenge the status quo, the payoff can very much worthwhile!

Here are some of the most controversial shows that we are still talking about!

1. Insatiable

Trailer for this show spawned the kind of internet backlash that leads to a 228,000-person Change.org petition to stop Netflix from even allowing it to air. The series has been criticized for fat shaming, transphobia, and homophobia. As a show that brands itself as satire, it seems that the entire point was to make people uncomfortable. If that was its aim, the show definitely succeeded.

2. Who Is America?

Sasha Baron Cohen goes undercover ostensibly to explore the unique people who make America what it is. Instead what often ends up happening in each episode is an exposure of what makes America slightly screwed up. There is something to be said about the duplicity of Cohen's methods and choosing only right-leaning subjects of gaining this exposure. It's doubtful that any of the subjects of the show would consent to these interviews if they had all of the information (some subjects didn't even know they were being filmed).

3. Heathers

The show, that aired internationally, was eventually scrapped in the US due to the landscape of school violence that permeates our country, however, this is not the only reason why Heathers was so controversial. The new Heathers inverted the stereotypes that would have been mocked in the original, making the Heathers former odd guys out and its Veronica a thin blonde girl who struggles to get into college because she isn't different enough.

4. 13 Reasons Why

A show about teen suicide is primed for controversy just by virtue of its subject. The glamorization of suicide, especially one that was so graphically depicted on TV and was shown to have mapped out justification for its cause by point fingers at people by way of blame, cannot be done without some type of supervision for those watching. Add to that the myriad rapes, accidents, near murders and more, and it's a parent's worst nightmare.

5. Skins

The UK Skins is the originator of the wild child gang that terrorized the streets of London. When the US tried their hand at making its own version of these troublemaking teens, the show ended up being canceled after one season because of all of the controversy and conversation it caused.

6. Shameless

Shameless has been, well, shameless in the storylines it chooses to explore. Everything from a graphic birthing scene, to an adult circumcision, has been fair game on this show. And Shameless is still on the air, which means there is probably even more to come.

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We are fascinated with the rich and powerful who grace our small screens week after week, but some of television's richest characters have more going for them than just their fat bank accounts.

They can be deliciously evil or downright charming, but they're multi-layered and complex, and we can't get enough of them.

Here are 15 characters who have provided us with endless hours of entertainment by being rich in more ways than one!

1. Lucifer Morningstar - Lucifer

Lucifer isn't your typical rich guy. Although he owns a fancy car, a popular nightclub, and can do whatever he wants when he wants, over the seasons he's become more concerned about trying to understand his relationship with humans. He's shown us that the devil has a lot more depth than just punishing the guilty, and perhaps we humans have misunderstood him as much as he's misunderstood all of us.

2. Tyrion Lannister - Game of Thrones

There are plenty of characters to admire on Game of Thrones, but Tyrion Lannister is one of our favorites. He's complex and layered and always keeps us guessing. Even when he was doing nothing but drinking and whoring and feeling sorry for himself, he still managed to do positive things for the common good.

3. James March - American Horror Story: Hotel

James March isn't a good rich guy in any sense of the word -- unless you count the fact that he's allowed his hotel to become a haven for murderous ghosts and monsters (someone has to have a soft spot in his heart for them!) Still, he's so out of his mind that we wish the entire series would have just focused on March and his crazy history and adventures.

4. Pope Cody - Animal Kingdom

Pope Cody has spent his entire life stealing from others to accumulate his wealth, and he's also done some other pretty bad things (like murder) along the way. Still, it's hard not to feel sorry for him and his predicament considering it was his mother, Smurf, who is the one responsible for making him that way and who continues to use her powers of manipulation to mess up his mind. Pope has managed to elicit all sorts of feels from us as he shows his different sides from weirdo son to compassionate uncle.

5. Karen Walker - Will & Grace

Karen Walker is as rich as they come, both money wise and character wise. She's arrogant and mean and can't control her mouth, but it's those very attributes that make her so entertaining. Imagine how boring TV would be if we didn't have characters like Karen Walker to make us laugh.

6. Prince Philip - The Crown

Even in real life, Prince Philip is one of our favorite members of the Royal Family, and Matt Smith's portrayal of Queen Elizabeth's dashing husband is deliciously rich. He's a man who does what he wants, when and how he wants, and he makes no excuses or apologies for it. Yet, he deeply loves and respects his wife because, in the end, that is all that truly matters.

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As the song says, when you're accidentally in love there's no escaping it. Some people are polar opposites, others are too alike, and some just outright hate each other.

But whatever the reason may be for their differences, there are many characters on television who fall for the person that they would least expect. These relationships keep the audience on the edge of their seat and make for some of the most entertaining (and ironic) romances on television.

And let's be real, who doesn't love some good relationship development?

Below is a slideshow featuring 31 couples who accidentally fell in love with each other.

1. Lucifer and Chloe - Lucifer

It's safe to say that Lucifer and Chloe didn't fall in love on purpose. But after going through what these two have, it's insane that they didn't get together sooner.

2. Clarke and Lexa - The 100

Considering they started off as leaders on opposite sides of a war, it was definitely an accident that Clarke and Lexa fell for each other. But you can't help who you love. With much to learn from one another, their relationship ended up changing both Clarke and Lexa for the better.

3. April and Jackson - Grey's Anatomy

Jackson and April were friends for seasons before anything actually happened between them. Jackson was always protective of April but it wasn't until later in the show that they realized they were a lot more than friends.

4. Jackie and Steven - That '70s Show

Jackie and Steven are a couple that deserved better. Their relationship was an unexpected surprise and despite their bickering, they were just right for each other.

5. Logan and Veronica - Veronica Mars

Logan and Veronica are another example of a couple who went from hate to love. Although they didn't like each other at first, they ended up falling head over heels for one another.

6. Barney and Robin - How I Met Your Mother

Robin was in love with Barney's best friend and Barney was the type of guy who hated relationships. In fact, he hated them so much he even made a video for his friends begging them to get him out of any future relationship he may be in. But for some reason when Barney and Robin fell for each other, it made perfect sense.

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Every story is inevitably judged by its ending.

And in the TV world, until the ultimate series finale, it is the ending of each season that keeps the audience on its toes. It is also the episode that can make or break the show. There are some programs which have been able to bounce back, but still, many more whose shame is still spoken about even now.

Human beings generally tend to maintain memories of negative events over positive ones. Perhaps that is why we always talk about the worst episodes of television, even if it is a show that you tend to enjoy.

Here are the most disappointing season finales that we still can't get out of our heads!

1. Castle Rock Season 1

There has only been one season so far, but this show is going to have to step it up next season if it wants to keep our loyalty. The show started off with a slow burn that revved into a raging inferno as more layers were revealed to the story of a cursed little town. To have everything we thought we had learned thrown back in our faces at the last minute was quite distressing.

2. The Originals Series Finale

A series finale is even more essential to a program's ongoing reputation than a season finale because you don't get a do-over afterward. For a five-season-long TV show that is also a spinoff of a show that ran for eight seasons, the pressure is even more severe. So, for the showrunners to just decided to kill every fan favorite in the very last episode feels like the worst kind of betrayal.

3. Gossip Girl Series Finale

If a television show is going to center itself around a mystery that spans the entire series, it had better have a viable solution to that mystery by the end. Aside from the preposterousness of Dan Humphrey having access to all of the information he would need to be Gossip Girl, couldn't the identity of the internet Loki have been someone, I don't know, interesting?

4. Supernatural Season 7

Sometimes a bad finale is inevitable if the entire season up that point is infallibly awful. With a villain as un-terrifying as the Leviathans, there was no way that the stakes were going to be high enough even for a show as action-packed as Supernatural to deliver successfully.

5. How I Met Your Mother

The series finale of this show made everything that led up to it feel pointless. The entire series was an explanation of how the main character met his late wife. Then this wife was just discarded in order for Ted to end up with Robyn, someone with whom he never had any chemistry to begin with.

6. Hemlock Grove Season 1

A truly unique and beautiful season of television almost ended on an emotionally transcendent note, but then seemed to backtrack at the last second. Maybe the showrunners were concerned there wouldn't be enough reason to tune in next season if they didn't rev up the action in the last few minutes. Whatever the reason, not giving the viewers enough time to process Letha's death was a mistake.

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Reboots, revamps, remakes and whatever they'd like to call it—the era of nostalgia has finally come upon us, and television networks are eager more than ever to get their hands on different materials that would give them more money on a material that’s still good for recycling.

My methodology for picking shows that are included in the list is their cult following (whether or not a certain show has been tagged as an icon by a lot of people,) and the formula.

When different TV tropes have been used in a television show, and the formula (or the plot clichés) still made it work, it's hard not to classify it as a classic.

Classics make money.

Here are some of the shows which are likely to get rebooted and we have an abundant and a flexible list. Also, shows that have already been announced to have a revamp or have developing/developed spin-offs won't be included in the slideshow.

See if your favorite show made the list. If it was, would you be happy or would you not be? Let us know in the comment section below!

1. Desperate Housewives

When Desperate Housewives first came out, it was a success. From the critics to its viewership, it didn’t suffer at all. That is why the name itself became a trademark. Also, not only was it an award-winning show, it was a cultural phenomenon. That’s what happens when you mix comedy and drama in a soap opera with added mystery, especially when it was a fresh attempt of a genre mix for a TV series. Producers won’t be able to look beyond those trophies and accolades the show received.

2. Firefly

For a series to have 14 episodes and still have a renowned name years later must mean it's a recipe for a reboot. Sure, Firefly was canceled, and the viewers it had were too low for the ratings game, but no one can deny the brand it created. The show required a significant amount of money for productioin since it was a really grand idea for television. But because of the brand itself, reimagining the series isn’t a far cry from what could happen in reality.

3. LOST

LOST has a great following that producers would want to take advantage of again in the future. It has mystery and supernatural elements that mythology fans would want to get their hands on and devour. And, while it holds more mystery than answers most of the time, LOST also has characters that are archetypal and foils to one another that makes the dialogue and banter believable and well-represented. Example? Science versus faith. I mean, do I even need to elaborate on that?

4. Sex and the City

Four women with different personalities trying to make it in the big city. Feminism is an issue that is still widely talked about in the world right now, and Sex and the City remains an icon for feminism. An icon will always one of the first producers go to when reboots are discussed. Ask Superman and his endless reincarnation. No, I’m not trying to compare Superman to the four leads of Sex and the City, but Carrie Bradshaw and company being icons is hard to deny.

5. Dawson's Creek

Dawson’s Creek was a success because it came out when the craze for teen-oriented shows and movies were around. It was a bit scandalous back in the '90s because of its fresh but infamous plotlines that no one knew whether or not the world was prepared to see from a teen show. That said, it was the show’s hook. It, being tagged as racy, was what made it work. Sex sells; ask Carrie Bradshaw. And to have teenagers as faces of the show while having clichéd plotlines that were meant for adult roles? That was juicy, and that’s what would still make it work. The formula was greatly executed.

6. Chuck

Hi, Zachary Levi! I’m a fan of yours. And that is thanks to Chuck! Maybe I’m a little biased here, but I know I’m basing my list based on a methodology that includes TV clichéd tropes, fan following, and icon status. Chuck has a dedicated following and a formulaic show. A nerd who suddenly got superpowers and has a bombshell of a love interest? Come on, now. Who could argue with it not being a formula? But it’s a timeless formula, and it works. True, the show was on the verge of cancellation too many times, but the dedication of its fans made it stay on-air for quite a while.

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Has there been a Blake Lively shaped hole on your DVR ever since Gossip Girl went off the air in 2012?

If so, then Amazon might have you covered.

According to Variety, the popular actress could be gearing up for her big TV comeback, by way of a fashion-themed TV series.

What's more, Blake would be on board to develop the series, giving her a lot of creative control.

The bombshell was dropped when Jennifer Salke, the head of Amazon Studios appeared at the Vanity Fair New Establishment Summit on Wednesday.

“Blake also has a huge appetite for a big scripted show with a really interesting writer who I can’t talk about yet that she’s targeted who will bring to life a scripted show that will be excellent and culturally relevant and original and all those things, but it will also have a connection to a merchandising opportunity,” Salke said.

While this sounds like a fantastic decision, Salke revealed that the deal is not finalized as of yet.

“We’re a moment from done.” She added, “Blake will be good with it. She’s in Rome right now, asleep.”

With that said, it does sound like Blake will be signing on the dotted line shortly.

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There's no confirmation whether Blake would actually star in the project, but could you imagine a series about fashion without one of the most fashionable celebrities around?

Lively has appeared in movies such as The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, The Shallows, and A Simple Favor, but the role that propelled her to stardom was as Serena Van Der Woodsen on The CW's glitzy Gossip Girl.

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It debuted back when The CW was focusing primarily on females aged 18-34.

There were no DC TV crossovers on the network back in those days, you guys!

The show helped hit the network's sweet spot in the younger demographics, and that's why it lasted for six seasons.

It turns out; younger viewers really wanted to find out about the scandalous lives of Manhattan's elite.

Lively has likely been offered a lot of TV roles since her turn as the young blonde who could not keep herself out of trouble.

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But following up such a successful show is no easy task, and that could explain why she is leaving broadcast TV behind in favor of the world of streaming.

It's the rage these days.

As always, we'll keep you up to speed with all the latest developments about this potential series.

What are your thoughts on this potentially awesome news?

Hit the comments below.

Remember you can watch Gossip Girl online right here via TV Fanatic. Relive all of the best moments from the hit show right now!

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A strong female character doesn't necessarily have to be physically capable, but when we see a TV lady who can hold her own, it's hard not to get excited.

There are many incredible female characters on TV these days, and whether they are giving closing statements in a courtroom, or getting in fist fights with the guys, they are all fierce in their own ways.

In a time where women are speaking up and going toe to toe with the men in power, it is becoming increasingly relevant to see these sorts of women portrayed in the media.

There will never be enough examples of strong women on television, but there are certainly more now than there have ever been. Here are 17 women of TV who would win a bar fight!

1. Jessica Jones on Jessica Jones

We all know that Jessica Jones would win in a bar fight because we have seen Jessica win several bar fights.

2. Betty Cooper on Riverdale

Betty might seem sweet and demure, but we all know she has a dark side. Once the cabaret wig goes on, be prepared. Dark Betty is out.

3. Fallon Carrington on Dynasty

Fallon comes off as sophisticated and feminine, and she is. But she is also a fearless young woman who will mow down anyone who stands in the way of what she wants.

4. Cristina Yang on Grey's Anatomy

Everyone knows that Cristina Yang is absolutely fearless. She is not afraid of a little bit of confrontation and would do absolutely anything for her friends.

5. Bo on Lost Girl

Don't mess with a succubus. Especially not one with a moral code made of steel. Bo has no patience for entitled, violent men.

6. Arya Stark on Game of Thrones

There is no shortage of badass women on HBO's Game of Thrones, but it is Arya Stark who really makes her mark. She is a literal assassin and an unstoppable force with a sword. Don't let her small size fool you.

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Break-ups are equally as messy in real life as they are on TV shows.

It's rare to see exes who remain friends after choosing to put an end to the romantic nature of their relationship.

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However, there are a handful of former couples that have gotten away with it.

We'd like to think that one day, we too can be just as friendly with some of our exes as Liza and Josh on Younger or Elena and Stefan on The Vampire Diaries.

Peep our list of couples that prove you don't have to hate your ex, then, make sure to comment with any additions!

1. Josh and Liza - Younger

Josh and Liza may be the friendliest exes to ever walk the planet. Whenever he needs her, she's there to be to offer a shoulder to cry on, impart some "been there, done that" wisdom, or set him up with the cute Irish lad at the bar. They've grasped that they are moving on from something really intimate and accept the hurt simply to be in each other's lives. Granted, Josh is still into Liza and thus, holding out hope for a reconciliation, but none of that is an issue for her. And she's super understanding about his living arrangements with her besties Kelsey and Lauren and his bond with her soul-sister, Maggie.

2. Peyton and Nathan - One Tree Hill

Peyton and Nathan dated briefly and though there were good times, the majority of their relationship could be described as toxic. They were always better off as friends which is why they held no resentment for each other. In fact, Peyton became best friends with Nathan's wife Hailey and married his step-brother, Lucas!

3. Serena and Dan - Gossip Girl

Serena and Dan may have gotten their happily ever after but it wasn't always sunshine and rainbows between them. This is the Upper-East side, after all, so everything was an obstacle from the realization that they were from two different worlds to the romantic history linking their parents. But somehow, they always found a way to be supportive of each other.

4. Caroline and Matt - The Vampire Diaries

Caroline and Matt may not have worked out because dating a vampire when you are solely anti-vampires is a recipe for disaster, but in a small town like Mystic Falls, everyone keeps on keeping on. The two were able to form a close friendship eventually and remained friends long after the series ended. Going into the spin-off Legacies, they are one of the few "original" characters still living and hopefully, re-living old times.

5. Alex and Ryan - Quantico

When your ex is also your partner in the FBI, you're naturally forced to remain cordial. Alex and Ryan always cared for each other even after he married her best friend, Shelby. Honestly, Alex's tolerance meant that Ryan was never supposed to be her soulmate.

6. Dan and Chloe - Lucifer

The saying "opposites attract" exists because it's entirely possible for two people not to work out because they are too similar. Dan and Chloe were both too attached to their jobs, often putting all the TLC into their cases and not their relationship. They've come to understand that there is still room to be friends and even give each other relationship advice on occasion.

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Some TV couples shouldn't break up, because when they do they truly make us question if love even exists. This isn't always referring to romantic love, although that is usually the kind of breakup that hurts the most.

We spend enough time watching relationships build up that anything short of a happily ever after feels very wrong. If two people make sense, in whatever capacity, having their connection cut off is a feeling we are all familiar with.

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And yet there are couples that have to make that difficult choice, even if at some point they do find their way back to one another.

Here is a slideshow of the most painful TV breakups that we had to go through, some that still haunt us to this day and others that we are still holding out hope for.

1. Jace and Clary - Shadowhunters

Jace and Clary have to win the best breakup reason, not everyone can pull off the possible sibling excuse. Thankfully it isn't true so we can still believe that true love can prevail.

2. Kat and Adena - The Bold Type

This was a relationship that was handled so well at the beginning of the season, only to end up with such a confusing breakup. Not only did it come out of nowhere considering how little Adena appeared onscreen, but it also didn't do either characters justice. This all helped solidify that if Kat and Adena can't be together then we need to question everything we knew about true love.

3. Betty and Jughead - Riverdale

No matter how brief of a break these two could take from one another, every time it would hurt to see that happen.

4. Bellamy and Clarke - The 100

Breakups aren't always rooted in romance, and no one knows the term platonic better than Bellamy and Clarke. These platonic soulmates went through the roughest time during The 100 Season 5 because of their separation from one another. Now they need to get back on track (as friends and even more) if the show wants any kind of new storylines to make sense.

5. Klaus and Caroline - The Vampire Diaries

Is it a breakup if the couple never managed to really get together? Klaus and Caroline were headed to their happily ever after, only for a series finale to kill any hope for a future for them.

6. Harvey and Sabrina - Chilling Adventures of Sabrina

Harvey and Sabrina are what is most pure and innocent in Greendale, and their love was kind of perfect during Chilling Adventures of Sabrina Season 1. They grew alongside each other so there is no chance they won't find their way back together, at least for our sake.

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The slammer -- the pokey -- the hoosegow.

No matter what you call the big house, it's jail, and we've seen a lot of TV celebrities come in contact with it at some time or another in their lives.

After all, they're human just like everyone else, and they make mistakes.

The difference between them and the rest of us is we can keep our dirty laundry in the hamper.

Celebrities might have privilege, but one thing they don't have is privacy.

It's the price you pay for fame.

Another kind of price you pay is jail time for committing crimes.

There are lots of TV actors who didn't make the list because they didn't serve a second in jail. The rest? Well, they're here.

So, which ones spent time behind bars? Take a peek and see. And if we missed any, fill us in on the scoop.

1. Matthew McConaughey

Alright, alright, alright. We've got Matthew McConaughey here because, although he's best known on the big screen, he was on True Detective and has been in several TV commercials lately. He spent nine whole hours behind bars for resisting arrest. Don't resist, Matthew, just go with it.

2. Tim Allen

Back when Tim Allen was just a struggling artist, he made some bad choices, as we all do. His drug trafficking landed him in jail, unable to pass go for over two years. But he turned his life around and landed on Home Improvement. You can find him now on Last Man Standing where all he's dealing is punchlines.

3. Charles S. Dutton

You've seen Charles S. Dutton on Law & Order: LA, Criminal Minds, The Good Wife, and American Horror Story Murder House. Catching a theme? Maybe that's because he spent 10 years in the slammer for manslaughter & possession of a deadly weapon. At least he's making good use of what he learned. Right?

4. Danny Trego

You probably recognize Danny Trego from the big screen, like Spy Kids and Machete, but he's been appearing on Sling TV commercials, which landed him here on this TV actors list. What landed him in the pokey was drug abuse and armed robbery for 11 long years.

5. Paris Hilton

Paris Hilton from The Simple Life looks fab in this court picture -- straight out of some courtroom drama. She spent five days in jail for failure to enroll in court-ordered rehab. Come on, Paris, just put a reminder in your smartphone next time, and you're set!

6. Nicole Richie

Paris' buddy from The Simple Life, Nicole Richie spent a whopping 82 minutes in the slammer for a DUI. Geez, that's not even enough time to sober up! Just ask Mayberry's Otis Campbell, he'll tell ya'.

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