The Official GOAT List: Ranking the Greatest Iconic TV Duos of All Time
GoatWars fans rank Lucy & Ethel (I Love Lucy) the greatest of all time among Iconic TV Duos, with a 72.4% Goatscore.
Chasing the crown: #2 Kirk & Spock (Star Trek) (59.9%), #3 Jerry Seinfeld & George Costanza (Seinfeld) (58.7%).
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.
All Time ranks by all-time win rate across every head-to-head battle. Latest ranks by latest fan sentiment, updated as new battles are voted on.
3. JERRY SEINFELD & GEORGE COSTANZA (SEINFELD)
58.7% win rate#3 Greatest Iconic TV Duos of All Time
7. LESLIE KNOPE & RON SWANSON (PARKS AND RECREATION)
50.0% win rate#7 Greatest Iconic TV Duos of All Time
9. SPONGEBOB & PATRICK (SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS)
49.1% win rate#9 Greatest Iconic TV Duos of All Time
11. WALTER WHITE & JESSE PINKMAN (BREAKING BAD)
44.6% win rate#11 Greatest Iconic TV Duos of All Time
15. BEAVIS & BUTT-HEAD (BEAVIS AND BUTT-HEAD)
37.2% win rate#15 Greatest Iconic TV Duos of All Time
11. WALTER WHITE & JESSE PINKMAN (BREAKING BAD)
Sentiment 1456#11 Iconic TV Duos by latest sentiment
13. LESLIE KNOPE & RON SWANSON (PARKS AND RECREATION)
Sentiment 1436#13 Iconic TV Duos by latest sentiment
GOAT List FAQs
Who is the greatest of all time among Iconic TV Duos?
GoatWars fans rank Lucy & Ethel (I Love Lucy) the greatest of all time among Iconic TV Duos, with a 72.4% Goatscore.
How is the GOAT List calculated?
The GOAT List ranks every contender in Iconic TV Duos by Goatscore: the percentage of head-to-head GoatWars battles they have won, as voted by fans.
How many votes is this ranking based on?
This GOAT List is based on 2,166 fan votes in head-to-head battles, as of September 20, 2026.
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