The "bromance" is nothing new, but these TV pairings took it to a whole other level. Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the best male friendships in live-action TV shows that left a lasting impression in pop culture.
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00:00 Days of our Lives picked up my option. Congratulations!
00:02 I know!
00:03 Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we're counting down our picks for the best male
00:08 friendships in live-action TV shows that left a lasting impression in pop culture.
00:12 Be warned of possible spoilers ahead.
00:15 I like you, Ted. Ted, I'm gonna teach you how to live.
00:19 Number 10. House and Wilson. House.
00:24 With an ever-changing diagnostic team, deans of medicine, love interests, and patients,
00:29 one relationship stood the test of time in House,
00:32 that of the title character Gregory House and James Wilson.
00:36 Isn't that House's chicken?
00:37 Disgusting beasts. I don't know why I ever agreed to this bet.
00:40 So call it off.
00:41 And lose $20?
00:44 Highly codependent, their relationship has fallen into toxicity on occasion.
00:48 However, their personalities provide the other with what they're lacking,
00:52 like a yin and a yang of sorts.
00:53 To the victor of the spoils.
00:55 Your bird recover okay?
00:57 Physically?
00:58 Yes.
00:59 Emotionally?
01:00 It was a long night. Next week?
01:03 Ferrets?
01:03 Wilson brings empathy, morals, and healthy expressions of emotions,
01:07 while House brings excitement, intellectualism, and let's call it realisticness.
01:12 You dosed me!
01:13 Yes, I did, but only because you didn't trust me.
01:18 Your best friend.
01:19 You could have killed me!
01:20 Even when the two have fallen out on occasion, it doesn't last.
01:23 The final episode, with the two going on a road trip together leaving everything behind,
01:28 perfectly encapsulates their relationship.
01:30 Number 9.
01:31 Chuck and Morgan.
01:33 Chuck.
01:33 Okay, Chuck, you're watching more cable television than is healthy for a young man.
01:37 Please, talk to me.
01:38 What's going on?
01:39 Most friendships, if spy shenanigans were playing a heavy part in a person's life,
01:44 would struggle to survive.
01:45 But that was not the case with Chuck and Morgan.
01:48 Growing up together, their BFF status seemed in doubt when Chuck had to hide a secret life.
01:52 Yet Morgan did not give up on him, and was eventually let into that life,
01:56 for better or worse.
01:58 My best friend is a spy?
02:00 This is unbelievable!
02:02 It's the best news I've ever heard!
02:03 Holy smokes, it makes perfect sense too!
02:06 Why we stopped hanging out and talking?
02:08 Chuck had experienced a lot of people leaving him, even his own parents,
02:12 but Morgan was always a constant in his life.
02:15 Love interests, deception, and near-death experiences were never enough to end this bromance.
02:20 If anything, those uncertainties only made it stronger.
02:23 You're risking your life!
02:24 No, I'm saving Morgan's!
02:26 Number 8.
02:27 Harvey and Mike, Suits
02:28 I'm just trying to ditch the cops, okay?
02:31 I don't really care if you let me in or not.
02:32 Mr. Spector will be right with you.
02:43 What started as a respectful yet typical boss-employee relationship with a dabble of
02:49 deception soon began to blossom into a real friendship.
02:52 And sharing pop culture references is only the half of it.
02:55 I feel like Michael Corleone in that scene where that fat guy teaches him how to shoot that gun.
03:00 While Harvey demonstrated the legal world to the unlicensed Mike, and how to navigate it,
03:04 he returned the favor by helping the boss learn humanity, which is a pretty good exchange.
03:09 Still, the true test of their relationship was helping each other through their hardships.
03:13 Are you alright?
03:14 No.
03:18 When Harvey was in the thick of it with Donna, Mike was there.
03:22 When Mike was struggling with grief, Harvey was there.
03:24 If nothing else, you know you have a true BFF when they
03:28 alone take the hit for a crime you're both responsible for.
03:31 Number 7.
03:37 Jake and Charles, Brooklyn Nine-Nine
03:39 Few moments in Brooklyn Nine-Nine are sweeter than
03:42 Charles' reaction to Jake asking him to be his BM or best man.
03:47 Surprise!
03:47 Oh my God!
03:49 Jake!
03:51 What do you say, bud?
03:52 Will you be my BM?
03:53 Yes!
03:53 Yes, a million times yes!
03:55 Charles Boyle is quite possibly the biggest hype man on TV after all,
03:59 so there's no one better for the job.
04:02 Not only did he talk Peralta up constantly,
04:04 he also played a vital role in Jake and Amy's relationship,
04:08 helped him through tough times, and above all,
04:10 put his differences with peanut butter aside so that Jake could make the birth of his kid.
04:15 It's not a one-way street either.
04:17 Jake supported Charles through his divorce and other breakups,
04:25 became godfather to his son, and always looked out for him when it counted.
04:29 They're both completely silly in their own ways,
04:31 but also have enough room to be sincere when they need to.
04:34 Number 6.
04:42 Danny and Joey, Full House of Love
04:44 Full House and Fuller House.
04:46 "Okay, let's settle this like we used to in the old days."
04:48 "Arm wrestling."
04:50 From childhood besties to adult besties,
04:52 it's hardly necessary to prove the bond between these two.
04:55 Still, Joey's love for Danny can be read in one singular instance alone,
05:00 Pam's passing.
05:01 Joey uprooted his life, moved into their home,
05:04 and helped co-raise the Tanner girls.
05:06 "And you were there when I needed to have somebody help me take care of my kids.
05:09 I can never repay you for that."
05:11 "You never need to."
05:14 Danny meanwhile, rebuilt the garage to give Joey a space all his own.
05:18 The respect, camaraderie, and admiration these two have for one another is always palpable.
05:23 "Yeah, it's because we make a great team."
05:25 "I guess that's why we've stayed friends for 19 years.
05:29 Four months and three days."
05:32 Due to Joey's close relationship with the family,
05:34 he becomes an honorary uncle to the kids,
05:37 securing his bond with the family forever.
05:39 Number 5.
05:41 Dean and Castiel, Supernatural
05:44 "Cass, Cass, Cass."
05:47 Beyond the Winchester brothers,
05:49 there's not a longer-lasting and more impactful friendship
05:52 than that between Dean and the angel Castiel.
05:54 So much so that some fans have been clamoring for the duo
05:58 to take things to the next level with Destiel.
06:00 "Although we do explore the nature of Destiel in Act 2."
06:03 "Sorry, what?"
06:05 "Oh, it's just subtext."
06:07 While Cass' feelings were strongly alluded to in the finale,
06:10 the two have at the very least stood the test of time as BFFs.
06:14 By the time the angel became a mainstay in the show,
06:16 it didn't take very long at all for Dean's influence to rub off on him.
06:20 "Also FBI?"
06:21 You can only be stuck in purgatory with someone for so long
06:33 before you create a lifelong bond.
06:35 Number 4.
06:36 Sean and Gus, Psych
06:38 "Oh, why do you always get to sit in the front?"
06:40 "I called shotgun."
06:41 "No you didn't."
06:42 "Shut up."
06:42 Usually, your childhood best friend is a distant memory when you reach adulthood.
06:48 But not when it comes to Sean and Gus.
06:50 "Talking away, I don't know what to say, I'll say it anyway."
06:56 "Slowly learn that life is okay."
06:58 If you believe the former, they were friends from the womb.
07:02 Even joining Sean as a reluctant crime-solving partner
07:05 and regularly getting into mortal danger as a result
07:07 isn't enough to send Gus packing.
07:09 In fact, if you want an idea of how much Sean cares for Gus,
07:13 just look at the mountain of nicknames he's given him over the show's history.
07:17 Nothing says "I love you bro" quite like a nickname.
07:20 The duo compliments each other so well,
07:22 even with their bickering, the love between Gus and Sean is clear to see.
07:26 "Whoa, no calls either."
07:28 "Gus, don't be a rabid porcupine."
07:32 "This is just another knockoff of the other knockoff
07:35 of the original knockoff of that other show."
07:37 Number 3.
07:37 Troy and Abed.
07:39 Community.
07:39 "Troy and Abed's new apartment!"
07:42 Considering the other characters regularly mention
07:44 the very close friendship between Troy and Abed,
07:46 you know it's a big deal.
07:48 Sometimes, it's like the two only have eyes for each other,
07:51 and no one else exists in the world.
07:53 "Conflicts like these will ultimately bring us together as an unlikely family."
07:56 "You have horrible breath right now."
07:58 Whether they're hosting house warmings,
08:00 doing their Troy and Abed in the morning skits,
08:02 or expressing their quirky creativity,
08:05 their admiration for each other can get intense.
08:07 But it's absolutely heartwarming too.
08:09 When Troy dipped out of Community partway through season 5,
08:12 we tragically lost a lot of Abed's character as a result.
08:15 They completed each other, man.
08:17 "And three, two, one."
08:19 "Troy and Abed in the morning!"
08:21 Number 2.
08:22 Joey and Chandler.
08:23 Friends.
08:24 "So uh, which one is mine?"
08:27 "Whichever one you want, man."
08:29 "Whichever one you want."
08:30 "Not that one."
08:34 Not all bromances start off intensely.
08:36 Often, like in real life, it's a slow burn until you find that something special that clicks.
08:41 For Joey and Chandler, that was Baywatch.
08:44 "Wow, look at 'em run."
08:45 "They do that a lot."
08:48 After that magical connection, the rest was history.
08:52 Chandler offered what all struggling actors need,
08:54 financial security, by paying both the bills and Joey's acting classes.
08:59 But on top of that, he often acted as Joey's emotional support and kept him grounded.
09:03 "You used my toothbrush!"
09:05 "Oh, that was only because I used the red one to unclog the drain."
09:09 "Mine is the red one!"
09:12 In return, Joey, as the more socially approachable of the two,
09:16 helped Chandler come out of his shell, especially in the romance department.
09:19 "Joey, can I talk to you for a second?"
09:28 When the other did wrong, they were quick to showcase their remorse and try to make amends.
09:35 And that shows incredible strength and love for each other.
09:38 Before we unveil our top pick, here are some honorable mentions.
09:43 Nick and Schmidt, new girl.
09:45 The cookie scene alone was enough to resonate with fans.
09:48 "So you just like got me a cookie?"
09:49 "Yeah, I was thinking about you."
09:50 "What do you mean you were thinking about me?"
09:54 "What do you mean? I don't know, I was thinking about you. Thinking about your life, bro."
09:56 "Why?"
10:01 Kirk and Spock, Star Trek The Original Series.
10:04 The two icons of Star Trek should clash, yet they complement each other perfectly.
10:08 "Mr. Spock, we're going to the very professional job on my back.
10:11 I'd appreciate it if you'd hurry."
10:12 "Yes, of course, Skip. You realize that the aim will of course be very crude."
10:19 "I don't care if you hit the broad side of a barn. Just hurry, please."
10:24 Howard and Raj, The Big Bang Theory.
10:27 Bordering on unhealthy at some points, the love between these two was clear.
10:32 "Bring it in, spaceman. You've been cleared for landing."
10:34 Kory and Sean, Boy Meets World and Girl Meets World.
10:41 After Sean saved Kory as a kid, the two were inseparable.
10:45 "It's always been you and me. It's you and me now, and it's gonna be you and me forever."
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11:04 Number 1. J.D. & Turk, Scrubs.
11:09 Within the first episode's opening minutes, the tone of J.D. and Turk's everlasting friendship
11:14 was featured prominently. The two Scrubs legends are seen as a prime example of tearing down toxic
11:20 masculinity and showing it's okay for guys to demonstrate their platonic love for each other
11:24 openly.
11:25 "Anyway, I just came to check up on you, see how you're doing."
11:29 "Ask him to move in again."
11:30 "You know, Turk, the offer still stands if you want to-"
11:33 "No."
11:33 "I already took the keys out your bag."
11:35 "I love you."
11:39 After all, they've had musical numbers, flashbacks, and speeches to showcase their mutual adoration.
11:44 J.D. and Turk made each other better, not just professionally, but also as people.
11:49 "Well, I think it's okay to be scared."
11:51 "I need you to tell me that every once in a while, man."
11:55 "He needs me?"
11:56 With real-life imitating art, Donald Faison and Zach Braff became really good friends
12:00 off-screen, continuing their excellent chemistry IRL.
12:03 There isn't a better bromance in TV history.
12:06 [Sings]
12:12 Now that we've done live action, who do you think has the best bromance in animated shows?
12:16 Let us know in the comments.
12:17 "You should have told me. We did the class but friends. I would have straight up helped
12:21 you get your son back."
12:22 "What? Why? You barely know me."
12:25 "Yo, we played nine hours of cards together."
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