Sometimes, side characters end up stealing the show. There are tons of minor characters in television shows who end up in reoccurring roles just because of how much the audience loved them. Can you remember which TV shows these characters are from?
Which show did Paul Rudd star in?
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Paul Rudd starred in Friends back in the day! He was the love interest of Phoebe.
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Paul Rudd starred in Friends back in the day! He was the love interest of Phoebe.
Cricket is a minor character whose life was totally destroyed thanks to the characters of this TV show.
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Cricket was a local pastor who went nuts after traipsing around with the cast of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia.
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Cricket was a local pastor who went nuts after traipsing around with the cast of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia.
Jerry Stiller is a terrific actor who has been in tons of shows, most notably, this one...
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In this still, Jerry Stiller is playing Frank Costanza in Friends. Albeit a minor character, he was very memorable.
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In this still, Jerry Stiller is playing Frank Costanza in Friends. Albeit a minor character, he was very memorable.
L'il Sebastian is the beloved mini pony from which of these shows?
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L'il Sebastian was everybody's favorite mini-horse on Parks and Recreation. Even though he's just a mini-horse, he stole everyone's heart.
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L'il Sebastian was everybody's favorite mini-horse on Parks and Recreation. Even though he's just a mini-horse, he stole everyone's heart.
Jean Ralphio and Mona Lisa made their debut in which show?
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They were in Parks and Recreation! Jean Ralphio and Mona Lisa were the spoiled adult children of a very successful dentist, and also close friends with Tom.
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They were in Parks and Recreation! Jean Ralphio and Mona Lisa were the spoiled adult children of a very successful dentist, and also close friends with Tom.
Pepper was the lovable character from which popular show?
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Pepper can be found on Modern Family. Even as a side character, he had such an incredible backstory that fans wanted to know more about!
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Pepper can be found on Modern Family. Even as a side character, he had such an incredible backstory that fans wanted to know more about!
Where is she from?
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Mindy Kaling played Kely in The Office. She was a lovable, sometimes sour/sometimes sweet character and Kaling's first big role!
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Mindy Kaling played Kely in The Office. She was a lovable, sometimes sour/sometimes sweet character and Kaling's first big role!
Which show is this character from? Hint: He taught us all about PRNDL!
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It's Mr. Moseby from The Suite Life of Zack and Cody. This character will forever be remembered from the iconic PRNDL meme.
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It's Mr. Moseby from The Suite Life of Zack and Cody. This character will forever be remembered from the iconic PRNDL meme.
Newman was the main antagonist from which TV show?
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Newman! He is a side character in Seinfeld and is Jerry's arch-nemesis.
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Newman! He is a side character in Seinfeld and is Jerry's arch-nemesis.
This lovable taxi driver is in which show?
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This is Ranjit from How I Met Your Mother. His catchphrase? "Helloooooo!"
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This is Ranjit from How I Met Your Mother. His catchphrase? "Helloooooo!"
Which popular horror show is this character from?
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Billie Lourde has played tons of characters in American Horror Story, including that one! She's the daughter of Carrie Fisher and granddaughter of Debbie Reynolds.
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Billie Lourde has played tons of characters in American Horror Story, including that one! She's the daughter of Carrie Fisher and granddaughter of Debbie Reynolds.
Tommy Chong played Leo in which of these popular shows?
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The very famous and popular Tommy Chong played Leo in That 70's Show. Not only was he popular due to his celebrity status in reality, but his character was also hilarious!
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The very famous and popular Tommy Chong played Leo in That 70's Show. Not only was he popular due to his celebrity status in reality, but his character was also hilarious!
The Janitor was the extremely popular nameless side character in which show?
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He's from Scrubs! The Janitor was a huge fan favorite among the masses.
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He's from Scrubs! The Janitor was a huge fan favorite among the masses.
Fans did not expect to fall in love with Barb. Which show was she in?
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Barb was the best friend of Nancy in Stranger Things. Let's just say she met her untimely fate, which started the #JusticeForBarb renaissance.
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Barb was the best friend of Nancy in Stranger Things. Let's just say she met her untimely fate, which started the #JusticeForBarb renaissance.
Dr. Spaceman was definitely not a real doctor in which of these shows?
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Dr. Spaceman was a secondary character in 30 Rock. "Medicine isn't a science."
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Dr. Spaceman was a secondary character in 30 Rock. "Medicine isn't a science."
Which TV show is this tiny legend from?
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She's from New Girl! This is Ruth Bader Parikh-Schmidt and is the daughter of Cece and Schmidt.
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She's from New Girl! This is Ruth Bader Parikh-Schmidt and is the daughter of Cece and Schmidt.
Which show is this lovable secondary character from?
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Dr. Alexei is from Stranger Things. He went from villain to friend very quickly!
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Dr. Alexei is from Stranger Things. He went from villain to friend very quickly!
This secondary character is the in-real-life daughter of the main character!
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She's from Schitt's Creek! Sarah Levy is the daughter of Eugene Levy and the sister of Dan Levy.
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She's from Schitt's Creek! Sarah Levy is the daughter of Eugene Levy and the sister of Dan Levy.
Perd is a hilarious reoccurring character in what show?
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Perd Hapley is the reoccurring somewhat scandalous journalist on Parks and Recreation. He even dated Anne for a minute!
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Perd Hapley is the reoccurring somewhat scandalous journalist on Parks and Recreation. He even dated Anne for a minute!
Can you recognize this dog?
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This little pupper is from Grey's Anatomy. He's a star!
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This little pupper is from Grey's Anatomy. He's a star!
Which TV show is she from?
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It's Artemis from It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. She's the weird on-and-off love interest of Frank Reynolds.
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It's Artemis from It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. She's the weird on-and-off love interest of Frank Reynolds.
This famous actor has been in tons of TV shows, but which show is this still from?
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This is Barry Zuckerkorn from Arrested Development. Definitely a memorable face!
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This is Barry Zuckerkorn from Arrested Development. Definitely a memorable face!
Magnitude is a minor character who has a pretty popular catchphrase. Which TV show is he from?
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Magnitude is from Community. His popular catchphrase is, "pop, pop!" along with the raise the roof gesture.
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Magnitude is from Community. His popular catchphrase is, "pop, pop!" along with the raise the roof gesture.
This eccentric captain character can be found in which of these TV shows?
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The Captain is from How I Met Your Mother. He's just a bit crazy, that's all!
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The Captain is from How I Met Your Mother. He's just a bit crazy, that's all!
Elizabeth Banks played Sal in which of these shows?
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She was in Modern Family. Fans can agree that Banks played the role of Sal incredibly well!
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She was in Modern Family. Fans can agree that Banks played the role of Sal incredibly well!
Where is she from?
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This is Taylor Momsen! She played Jenny in Gossip Girl before starting her band, The Pretty Reckless.
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This is Taylor Momsen! She played Jenny in Gossip Girl before starting her band, The Pretty Reckless.
Which show is this surprising fan favorite from?
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This is George from Grey's Anatomy. Everybody loved him, which surprised producers!
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This is George from Grey's Anatomy. Everybody loved him, which surprised producers!
Where is she from?
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This is Luisa from Jane the Virgin. Fans were interested in Luisa's story, but she didn't get too much of a plotline.
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This is Luisa from Jane the Virgin. Fans were interested in Luisa's story, but she didn't get too much of a plotline.
Star-Burns is from which of these hilarious shows?
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Star-Burns is from Community. His real name in the show is Alex Osbourne, but they called in Star-Burns due to his crazy sideburns!
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Star-Burns is from Community. His real name in the show is Alex Osbourne, but they called in Star-Burns due to his crazy sideburns!
This side character had a lot of potential, but was taken off which show?
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Glee was a super popular TV show back in the day! Sugar Motta was put to the side after season four and didn't get her time to shine.
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Glee was a super popular TV show back in the day! Sugar Motta was put to the side after season four and didn't get her time to shine.
Everybody's favorite dead-pan side character is from which of these shows?
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This is Stanley from The Office. Fans loved his dead-panned attitude and unhappy-to-be-here vibes. He was super relatable!
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This is Stanley from The Office. Fans loved his dead-panned attitude and unhappy-to-be-here vibes. He was super relatable!
This secondary character is from an unsettling series... Which is it?
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She is from You! This is Candace Stone from season two.
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She is from You! This is Candace Stone from season two.
Which TV show is this character from?
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This is Kevin from Brooklyn Nine-Nine. Fans of the show loved his relationship with Holt.
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This is Kevin from Brooklyn Nine-Nine. Fans of the show loved his relationship with Holt.
Where is he from?
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This is Rahim from Sex Education. He's a French exchange student who totally stirs the pot.
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This is Rahim from Sex Education. He's a French exchange student who totally stirs the pot.
Judge Gen, played by Maya Rudolph, is from which show?
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Maya Rudolph popped up on the popular show The Good Place. Although a minor character, she left an impression on fans who wanted to know more about her story.
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Maya Rudolph popped up on the popular show The Good Place. Although a minor character, she left an impression on fans who wanted to know more about her story.
Which show is this character from?
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She's from Pretty Little Liars! It's Aria's mother.
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She's from Pretty Little Liars! It's Aria's mother.
Where is he from?
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This is Max from Homeland. He went from a simple background character to something much more over the course of a few episodes!
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This is Max from Homeland. He went from a simple background character to something much more over the course of a few episodes!
Where is this scary woman from?
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She's from Riverdale. She has a creepy aura, that's for sure.
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She's from Riverdale. She has a creepy aura, that's for sure.
Where is he from?
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If you didn't know this one, the air of wealth radiating from this character should have given it away. He's from Gossip Girl.
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If you didn't know this one, the air of wealth radiating from this character should have given it away. He's from Gossip Girl.
Where is he from?
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This is Badger from Breaking Bad. He was definitely a comic relief plot point for the otherwise heavy show.
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This is Badger from Breaking Bad. He was definitely a comic relief plot point for the otherwise heavy show.
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