The 5 Best ‘90s Sitcom Characters

Steve Urkel and George Costanza

Steve Urkel

Steve Urkel, the comical character portrayed by Jaleel White on Family Matters, was the nerdy misfit that was the center of most of the show's storylines. He was the next door neighbor to the Winslow family and had a high-pitched, nasally voice that was hilariously ridiculous.

Urkel sported signature over-sized glasses and suspenders that gave him one of the most iconic nerd looks of all time. Family Matters ran from 1989-1998.

George Costanza

George Costanza, who was portrayed by Jason Alexander, was a neurotic, shallow, paranoid man that played perfectly off of Jerry Seinfeld on the show Seinfeld. He was often getting tangled up in ridiculous scenarios or crafting his own crazy schemes.

George's short fuse and hot-tempered nature created some unforgettable "George moments." Not only is George Costanza one of the greatest characters of the '90s, but also he is one of the most memorable characters on TV of all time.

The Fresh Prince and Chandler Bing

Will Smith on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air was Hollywood superstar Will Smith's breakout role and his character on the series was one of the most lovable jokesters on TV at the time.

Will Smith was constantly driving his Uncle Phil crazy and pulling pranks on his cousin Carlton on the series which ran from 1990-1996. There was an undeniable chemistry between Smith and Alfonso Ribeiro, who portrayed Carlton, and everything they did on screen seemed to work with audiences. Not to mention, the show had one of the most memorable theme songs of all time, which was performed by Smith.

Chandler Bing

Matthew Perry, who portrayed Chandler Bing on Friends, made the show tick with his wit and sarcasm. He added a particular enjoyment to every scene with his comical facial expressions and the delivery of his perfectly-timed zingers.

Chandler was the best friend of Joey and Ross, who were played by Matt LeBlanc and David Schwimmer, respectively. He was also married to Monica (Courtney Cox), and their relationship brought a slew of laughable moments.

Honorable Mentions

Considering that trying to compile a list of the top five '90s sitcom stars is nearly an impossible task, given the plethora of lovable actors and characters, naming several honorable mentions seems like the right thing to do.

Tim Taylor

Tim Allen's portrayal of Tim Taylor on Home Improvement gave the show a funny, lovable quality that had a lasting impression on TV audiences. The show centered around Tim Taylor, who is the host of Tool Time, a show about building different things. Tim's interactions with other characters like his co-host Al, and his neighbor Wilson made him seem like the crazy, cool dad everyone always wanted.

Zack Morris

Zack Morris from Saved By The Bell was a smart, clever, and charming student who was the most popular kid at Bayside High. Zack, who was played by Mark-Paul Gosselaar, was the star of the most popular show among teenagers during the '90s and was the idol of many youths at the time.