The Official GOAT List: Ranking the Greatest Iconic TV Duos of All Time
Television has given us unforgettable partnerships — from comedy pairs like Lucy & Ethel and Chandler & Joey, to legendary teams like Mulder & Scully and Kirk & Spock, to animated icons like SpongeBob & Patrick. On GoatWars, fans vote in head-to-head battles to determine which TV duo truly deserves the title of most iconic. Cast your votes, see how your favorites rank, and join the debate.
1. LUCY & ETHEL (I LOVE LUCY)
Lucy & Ethel (I Love Lucy) is currently the #1 Greatest Iconic TV Duos of All Time winning 71.9% head-to-head battles.
2. JERRY SEINFELD & GEORGE COSTANZA (SEINFELD)
Jerry Seinfeld & George Costanza (Seinfeld) is currently the #2 Greatest Iconic TV Duos of All Time winning 60.9% head-to-head battles.
3. KIRK & SPOCK (STAR TREK)
Kirk & Spock (Star Trek) is currently the #3 Greatest Iconic TV Duos of All Time winning 59.9% head-to-head battles.
4. BERT & ERNIE (SESAME STREET)
Bert & Ernie (Sesame Street) is currently the #4 Greatest Iconic TV Duos of All Time winning 56.6% head-to-head battles.
5. CHANDLER & JOEY (FRIENDS)
Chandler & Joey (Friends) is currently the #5 Greatest Iconic TV Duos of All Time winning 53.4% head-to-head battles.
6. LAVERNE & SHIRLEY (LAVERNE & SHIRLEY)
Laverne & Shirley (Laverne & Shirley) is currently the #6 Greatest Iconic TV Duos of All Time winning 51.6% head-to-head battles.
7. LESLIE KNOPE & RON SWANSON (PARKS AND RECREATION)
Leslie Knope & Ron Swanson (Parks and Recreation) is currently the #7 Greatest Iconic TV Duos of All Time winning 50.4% head-to-head battles.
8. BATMAN & ROBIN (1960S SERIES)
Batman & Robin (1960s series) is currently the #8 Greatest Iconic TV Duos of All Time winning 49.4% head-to-head battles.
9. SPONGEBOB & PATRICK (SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS)
SpongeBob & Patrick (SpongeBob SquarePants) is currently the #9 Greatest Iconic TV Duos of All Time winning 48.1% head-to-head battles.
10. WALTER WHITE & JESSE PINKMAN (BREAKING BAD)
Walter White & Jesse Pinkman (Breaking Bad) is currently the #10 Greatest Iconic TV Duos of All Time winning 45.4% head-to-head battles.
11. LORELAI & RORY GILMORE (GILMORE GIRLS)
Lorelai & Rory Gilmore (Gilmore Girls) is currently the #11 Greatest Iconic TV Duos of All Time winning 45.1% head-to-head battles.
12. STARSKY & HUTCH (STARSKY & HUTCH)
Starsky & Hutch (Starsky & Hutch) is currently the #12 Greatest Iconic TV Duos of All Time winning 44.9% head-to-head battles.
13. MULDER & SCULLY (THE X-FILES)
Mulder & Scully (The X-Files) is currently the #13 Greatest Iconic TV Duos of All Time winning 43.5% head-to-head battles.
14. PONCH & JON (CHIPS)
Ponch & Jon (CHiPs) is currently the #14 Greatest Iconic TV Duos of All Time winning 39.7% head-to-head battles.
15. BEAVIS & BUTT-HEAD (BEAVIS AND BUTT-HEAD)
Beavis & Butt-Head (Beavis and Butt-Head) is currently the #15 Greatest Iconic TV Duos of All Time winning 38.0% head-to-head battles.
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