The Official GOAT List: Ranking the Greatest TV Sitcom Characters of All Time
Sitcoms don’t work without unforgettable characters. From physical-comedy pioneers to modern mockumentary icons, these are the TV sitcom characters that defined their eras and sparked endless debates. Vote in head-to-head battles and build your own GOAT list as fans decide which sitcom character truly stands above the rest.
1. LUCY RICARDO (I LOVE LUCY)
Lucy Ricardo (I Love Lucy) is currently the #1 Greatest TV Sitcom Characters of All Time winning 68.3% head-to-head battles.
2. COSMO KRAMER (SEINFELD)
Cosmo Kramer (Seinfeld) is currently the #2 Greatest TV Sitcom Characters of All Time winning 58.3% head-to-head battles.
3. ARCHIE BUNKER (ALL IN THE FAMILY)
Archie Bunker (All in the Family) is currently the #3 Greatest TV Sitcom Characters of All Time winning 56.5% head-to-head battles.
4. HOMER SIMPSON (THE SIMPSONS)
Homer Simpson (The Simpsons) is currently the #4 Greatest TV Sitcom Characters of All Time winning 54.1% head-to-head battles.
5. ELAINE BENES (SEINFELD)
Elaine Benes (Seinfeld) is currently the #5 Greatest TV Sitcom Characters of All Time winning 52.4% head-to-head battles.
6. MICHAEL SCOTT (THE OFFICE)
Michael Scott (The Office) is currently the #6 Greatest TV Sitcom Characters of All Time winning 50.7% head-to-head battles.
7. FRASIER CRANE (CHEERS / FRASIER)
Frasier Crane (Cheers / Frasier) is currently the #7 Greatest TV Sitcom Characters of All Time winning 45.3% head-to-head battles.
8. MARY RICHARDS (THE MARY TYLER MOORE SHOW)
Mary Richards (The Mary Tyler Moore Show) is currently the #8 Greatest TV Sitcom Characters of All Time winning 44.8% head-to-head battles.
9. GEORGE COSTANZA (SEINFELD)
George Costanza (Seinfeld) is currently the #9 Greatest TV Sitcom Characters of All Time winning 43.6% head-to-head battles.
10. RON SWANSON (PARKS AND RECREATION)
Ron Swanson (Parks and Recreation) is currently the #10 Greatest TV Sitcom Characters of All Time winning 43.3% head-to-head battles.
11. WILL SMITH
Will Smith is currently the #11 Greatest TV Sitcom Characters of All Time winning 42.9% head-to-head battles.
12. LESLIE KNOPE (PARKS AND RECREATION)
Leslie Knope (Parks and Recreation) is currently the #12 Greatest TV Sitcom Characters of All Time winning 39.3% head-to-head battles.
13. LUCILLE BLUTH (ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT)
Lucille Bluth (Arrested Development) is currently the #13 Greatest TV Sitcom Characters of All Time winning 30.7% head-to-head battles.
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