10. Glenn Quagmire-Family Guy
It's pretty cool that Peter's best friends all live near him, and Quagmire is no exception. Having Quagmire as your friend and neighbor means you might be subjective to some off his more interesting habits: like going through your trash in search of you wife's toenail clippings. Knowing you live next to a sexual deviant means not being surprised when he comes to the door in a bib and bonnet.
9. Ed & Trixie Norton-The Honneymooners
They're not just the upstairs neighbors, they're the best friends of the show's main characters. Lovable but simple Ed, and pushy Trixie are a couple that run somewhat counter to Ralph's bluster, and Alice's even temper. The dynamic between the two couples, and the friendships developed between them are part of what made this short-lived show iconic.
8. Penny-The Big Bang Theory
It may have been initially easy to dismiss Penny's character as another ditsy blonde waitress, but she's a great testament to the fact that technical knowledge isn't all there is to life. She might not be as well educated as her braniac neighbors, but she's socially adapt, and provides them with much needed balance. It also doesn't hurt that she ends up dating Leonard, since we all know that dating a neighbor is always a smart move.
7. Rhoda Morgenstern-The Mary Tyler Moore Show
Witty, sarcastic, and self-deprecating, she's the gal pal that most single ladies (and single fellas) wish they could have around. As Mary's upstairs neighbor, she's never too far away from some girl time. That is until she falls in love and moves away to New York. But even then, Rosa was such a good friend to Mary, she actually got her own spin-off.
6. Mr. George Feeny-Boy Meets World
I can't think of anyone who'd want to live next door to their teacher, unless of course if you're going to spy on their movements, or trying to swipe some test scores. However, things are different when it comes to teacher turned principal turned college professor Mr. Feeny. While some of us may have grown up with teachers who played important roles in our lives, it's still difficult to imagine living next door to them. It's like breaking the fourth wall or something.
5. Barney Rubble-The Flinstones
Simple, affable, and easy-going, Barney was the perfect foil to Fred's boisterous personality. He was also a pretty reliable neighbor, and a friend Fred could always go bowling with. It's a plus when your best friend lives next door, but it's a plus one when your wives become best friends as well. The relationship between the Flinstones and the neighboring Rubbles is one that has become iconic in pop culture, and has stood the test of time.
4. Steve Urkel-Family Matters
It's odd how many times he's invited himself over to the Winslow house. You'd think with big guy Carl Winslow being a police officer it'd have a more secure house, but clearly this was one nerdy neighbor that could not be stopped. He's a pest, but he's also a lovable nerd who's hopelessly in love with Laura Winslow. Ultimately, Urkel is grudgenly embraced as a recurring presence in the Winslow household for whatever reason in spite of his clutziness. It might be those glasses.
3. Wilson Wilson Jr.-Home Improvement
He was an excellent neighbor complete with worldly wisdom, and the kind of advice you could only give after you've traveled the globe. Interestingly enough, only half of his face could be seen. The Taylor family, and Tim in particular could pretty much always count on Wilson to privide them with sound guidance from behind a fence. He kept his distance, but always came through in the clutch, that's pretty much the ideal neighbor if I do say so myself.
2. Ned Flanders-The Simpsons
He's a mild-mannered religious zealot who is constantly put upon by the Simpson family, not that he minds. That isn't to say he doesn't have his own problems. With his wife's unexpected death, his extremely sheltered children, and his excessive religious posturing. Although initially disliked by Homer for a straight edge personality and a happy-go-lucky demeanor, Homer eventually warms up to Flanders with their relationship evolving over time.
Before I unveil my top pick, here are a few Honorable Mentions
Rose-Two and a Half Men
Patrick Star-Spongebob Squarepants
Bob Pinciotti-That 70's Show
Roger Addison-Mr. Ed
Kimmy Gibbler-Full House
1. Cosmo Kramer-Seinfeld
You could pretty much count on him for a couple of things: busting through Jerry's door, and not having a verifiable source of income. Although he's definitely prone to scheming, but somehow none of that stopped him from being one of Jerry's closest friends. It might be because living across the hall gave him constant access to Jerry's life, but but one has to wonder why no one locked their doors.
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