Twenty college girls were asked about the characters on TV that they miss the most, and the polls are in! It’s time to take a walk down memory lane and remember your favorite TV moments with our top 20 characters. From your favorite Disney Channel starlets to MTV reality figures, we have your top 20 most missed! It doesn’t matter how long ago these stars went off the air, they still bring back memories of talking to your best friends in English class about what your favorite characters did on the latest episode.
20. Sabrina Spellman: Sabrina the Teenage Witch
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Remember when you were little and you wanted to be able to snap your fingers and freeze time or have someone do your homework? This fantasy all came from Sabrina Spellman. Being raised by her crazy aunts and learning how to perform magic made her a character we all wanted to be when we were young!
19. Gabrielle Solis: Desperate Housewives
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Gabrielle Solis not only appealed to housewives, but to all of us college girls as well as we were in high school! We love her high-fashion clothes and sassy attitude. Even at her lowest point when her and Carlos were struggling, she remained confident and fearless. Her hilarious comments and brutal honesty made us miss her when the show went off the air!
18. Tia and Tamera: Sister, Sister
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Tia and Tamera are our favorite twin duo! The fact that we watched them come together after being separated and grow close made them more exciting to watch. We loved their hilarious relationship with their next-door neighbor Roger and the identity switches they often made to fool their friends and family.
17. Izzie Stevens: Grey’s Anatomy
Even though Grey’s Anatomy isn’t off the air, we miss Izzie Stevens, portrayed by Katerine Heigl! The fact that she went from a trailer park to a model to a doctor really inspired us all. Who can forget her tragic love story with Denny Duquette, her struggle with cancer, and her relationship with Alex Karev? Izzie brought a spark to Grey’s Anatomy that hasn’t been lit since her departure from the show.
16. Uncle Tito: Rocket Power
Uncle Tito may have boosted the popularity of Hawaiian pizza. He acted as the hilarious mentor to the kids of Rocket Power, and we all looked up to him when we were growing up. Uncle Tito deserves a “woogity woogity woogity” from all of us! We miss you!
15. Lorelai and Rory Gilmore: Gilmore Girls
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How can you not miss everyone’s favorite mother-daughter match? Everyone loves this quirky pair because of their Stars Hollow traditions and Sunday night dinners at the Gilmores. We got to watch Lorelai and Rory go through all the ups and downs mothers and daughters experience throughout high school and college, making them extremely relatable. We just can’t enough of this charming show.
14. Will Smith: The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
We miss the theme song to The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air almost as much as young Will Smith. Most college girls can recite the theme song by heart, bringing back memories of watching the show on Nick@Nite. Will Smith brought a flare to the Banks family that made us laugh throughout every episode.
13. Amanda Bynes: The Amanda Show
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Everyone remembers the hilarious bits Amanda Bynes performed on The Amanda Show. From Judge Judy to The Girls Room to A Hillbilly Moment, Amanda entertained her audience. The phrases “MA-HA” became a common phrase and everyone knows “Bring in the Dancing Lobsters.” We really miss the sassy and charismatic Amanda Bynes we grew up with, especially because she went from putting on comedy acts to becoming one.
12. Uncle Jesse: Full House
Uncle Jesse started out as the fun, single uncle who devoted a lot of his time to his nieces and music career. As the show progressed, we watched Uncle Jesse fall in love with Rebecca and start a family of his own, which made him even cuter to watch! We miss his special relationship with Michelle that made all of our hearts melt.
11. Michael Kelso: That 70s Show
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Michael Kelso was the hilarious airhead on That 70s Show that everyone knew and loved. He tried to be a player, but everyone knew he was forever in love with Jackie. Funny moments we had with Kelso were when he accidentally burned his guitar, decided he wanted to dine and dash, and imagined himself as a male stripper. We miss Kelso’s crazy antics and dumb ideas!
10. Rachel Green: FRIENDS
Everyone and their mother know who Rachel Green from FRIENDS is. The fact that the character Rachel Green is played by the fabulous Jennifer Aniston makes her even more fabulous. From her relationships with Ross and Joey, to her hilarious friendships with everyone in their crew, Rachel Green stands out as a character we all miss! Don’t forget the classic hairstyle that evolved from the show: The Rachel.
9. Cory Matthews: Boy Meets World
Cory Matthews was one of the few male characters on television that both boys and girls could relate to because they watched him grow up. Everyone envied his relationship with Topanga and watched their relationship grow from middle school to college. Cory’s hilarious encounters with the one and only, Mr. Feeny will never be forgotten. Can the spin off Girl Meets World ever compare?
8. Kristen Cavallari: Laguna Beach
Kristen Cavallari was the girl we loved to hate on Laguna Beach. Her need for drama and obsession with Steven made us want to watch her and see what she would do next! Kristen’s ability to say whatever was on her mind and her radiating confidence enchanted all of us! We miss watching Kristen and Lauren Conrad, duke it out on Laguna Beach!
7. Hannah Montana/Miley Stewart: Hannah Montana
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The double life of Miley Stewart as awkward high school girl by day and world-known pop star Hannah Montana by night infatuated all girls that watched the Disney Channel show. Every young girl wanted to live the double life of having a normal high school experience while also being a rock star! The show set off a bunch of spin-offs about famous kids such as Shake It Up, which could never reach the same amount of popularity or recognition. Remember when Miley told a boy she used ketchup as a moisturizer because she was too nervous to talk to him? Or when Miley told her best friend Oliver he loved her like her pet fish? These are the reasons we miss Miley Stewart most!
6. Carrie Bradshaw: Sex and the City
Carrie Bradshaw is known as an inspiration for women of all ages, from a teenager to a middle-aged woman. Carrie Bradshaw provided insights into the lives of women from sex to friendships. Her quirky nature mixed with her fabulous attire and humor made her relatable and a true role model. We miss watching her date all kinds of men and finally finding her way back to Mr. Big and the hilarious lunch date conversations she had with the girls!
5. Tim Riggins: Friday Night Lights
How can you not love this television heartthrob? Tim Riggins is every girls dream bad boy, putting him at number 5 on our most missed list! Any girl who has watched Friday Night Lights thought Lyla Garrity was an idiot for leaving Tim and wanted to die when Tim took the fall for his brother and went to jail. Through Tim’s rough exterior every viewer knew his kind heart, which made him more perfect then before!
4. Brooke Davis: One Tree Hill
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We fell in love with Brooke Davis because of her upbeat energy, warm heart, and attitude. Watching Brooke Davis transform from a crazy high school cheerleader to a successful designer puts her at the top of the list of our most missed TV characters. We also miss her many romances with the men of OTH, but are happy that she eventually found Julian, the man of her dreams!
3. Blair Waldorf: Gossip Girl
Blair may have been the most fashionable, fabulous, and fierce female character on television. She wore clothes even Rachel Zoe would kill to wear and acted with the type of confidence that every girl wants. From her conniving schemes to her roller coaster romance with the one and only Chuck Bass, Blair kept fans interested in every episode. We miss her trademark headband and her crazy friendship with Serena.
2. Lizzie McGuire: Lizzie McGuire
Lizzie McGuire is by far the most missed character from Disney Channel. Watching Lizzie McGuire was a part of every college girl’s lower or middle school experience. Who can forget her crush on Ethan Craft or when Larry Tudgeman gave Lizzie mouth-to-mouth in gym class? The hilarious and unfortunate situations Lizzie got herself in made her both relatable and entertaining, earning her the number 2 spot on our most missed TV characters list.
1. Lauren Conrad: The Hills
Lauren Conrad takes the number one spot for the most missed TV characters. Why? Is it because she’s fabulous and is the perfect role model? Is it because she put her life on public display for years starting with Laguna Beach? The answer is both. On and off screen of The Hills Lauren Conrad is who girls want to be. From her “how to” tips in her books to how she handled her on screen breakup with Jason, girls look up to her. Beautiful, smart, and driven Lauren Conrad deserves this number one spot! We miss watching Lauren on reality TV but we know we haven’t seen the last of her!
Other Characters We Miss That Didn’t Make The Top 20:
Casey Cartright: Greek
Braceface: Braceface
Timmy Turner: The Fairly Odd Parents
Donna Martin: Beverly Hills, 90210
Fran Fine: The Nanny
Ginger: As Told by Ginger
Steve Urkel: Family Matters
Karen Walker: Will & Grace
Betty Suarez: Ugly Betty
Beans: Even Stevens
The Powerpuff Girls: Powerpuff Girls
Raven: That’s So Raven
Lucy Camden: 7th Heaven
Naomi Clark: 90210