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Finn (Star Wars)
For the roles of Finn and other new Star Wars characters for The Force Awakens , director J.J. Abrams intentionally looked for unknown actors , as he wanted audiences `` to meet these characters ( in the film ) and not feel like it 's him from that thing , it 's her from that thing . '' Boyega , who had impressed Abrams in his debut role in British sci - fi film Attack the Block ( 2011 ) , was invited to audition for the role of Finn , a process which lasted seven months before he was finally cast . Kathleen Kennedy , one of the producers of The Force Awakens , stated :
Elaine Benes
After it was discovered that Jerry Seinfeld once dated writer and comedian Carol Leifer , speculation grew that Elaine was based on Leifer , though that was later largely denied . Leifer , who wrote or cowrote a number of episodes for the show , has said only some elements of the backstory of the character -- that she and Seinfeld had dated and have remained good friends since the relationship ended -- relate to her . She says some elements of the character of Elaine , especially her assertiveness , intelligence and sense of humor , are drawn from the off - screen personality of Julia Louis - Dreyfus herself . According to Seinfeld 's biography ( written by Jerry Oppenheimer ) , Elaine was based in part on Susan McNabb ( who was dating Seinfeld when the character was created ) , though eventually named after friend and fellow comic Elayne Boosler . Also , the character was partially based on Monica Yates , daughter of novelist Richard Yates , whom Larry David once dated , and they remained good friends after they broke up .
Santana Lopez
Santana is introduced alongside Quinn and Brittany as one of the three most popular cheerleaders at the fictional William McKinley High School in Lima , Ohio , where the show is set . She joins the school 's glee club , and soon is spying on it for Sue Sylvester ( Jane Lynch ) , coach of the cheerleading team the Cheerios . As the season progresses , she becomes more sympathetic to other glee club members , saying she is staying in the club not because Sue is forcing her , but because she likes it . She has several romantic relationships , briefly dating Puck ( Mark Salling ) , taking Finn Hudson 's ( Cory Monteith ) virginity , and carrying on a friends with benefits relationship with Brittany . In season two , the show delves into the motivations behind Santana 's antagonism and her sexual aggressiveness towards boys ; it is later revealed that her cruel attitude is because she is struggling with her romantic feelings towards Brittany , and subsequently with her lesbian identity . This storyline has been positively received by critics .
Dan Humphrey
Behind the scenes , though , is Dan 's childhood best friend Vanessa , who is clearly jealous of Serena and very much in love with Dan . Dan is oblivious to this . Despite Dan 's clear preference for Serena , Serena can not help but feel jealous of how close Dan is with Vanessa , such as when Dan tells Vanessa that his mother came home , while Serena learns this from Vanessa instead of Dan himself .
Ivy Dickens
Executive producer Joshua Safran later commented on her introduction and the perception that the character brought to the show . `` We always like it when we have new people who are witnessing this world for the first time ... For Charlie , it 's like trial by fire . From reading Gossip Girl for the first time or going to your first event , all that stuff we get to do over again in a new way . ''
Barney & Friends
Role Actor / Actress Description and Appearances Mother Goose Sandy Walper , Michelle McCarel , Julie Johnson The rhyme master herself appears in the episodes `` Let 's Help Mother Goose '' , `` Honk ! Honk ! A Goose on the Loose '' , `` A Little Mother Goose '' , `` Barney 's Big Surprise '' , and `` Mother Goose / Fairy Tales '' . Stella the Storyteller Phyllis Cicero Stella travels all around the world , collecting new stories to tell Barney and friends , among other people . She appeared in several episodes from Seasons 3 to 6 , but reappeared in the video The Best of Barney , where she gave Barney a photo album of his friends over the years she made herself . Professor Tinkerputt Barry Pearl He appeared in Barney 's Imagination Island and in the Barney 's Big Surprise stage show tour . Professor Tinkerputt did not want to share his invented toys , until Barney and the kids showed him that good things happen when you share . For this reason , Tinkerputt left Imagination Island with Barney and the others and started a new toy factory . Tomie dePaola Tomie dePaola The famous children 's author is also a good friend of Barney and usually meets his friends in the episodes he appeared in , which are `` Picture This '' , `` It 's Raining , It 's Pouring '' , and `` Oh Brother , She 's my Sister '' . Mom Sandy Duncan Michael and Amy 's mother in the first three Barney and the Backyard Gang videos . Mr. Boyd Robert Sweatman His full name is Grady Boyd and he has a niece named Colleen and a dog named Bingo . He worked as a musician in `` Classical Cleanup '' , `` Barney 's Band '' , `` Come Blow Your Horn ! '' , `` Play Piano with Me ! '' , a janitor in Seasons 3 to 6 and a park keeper in Seasons 7 and 8 . He later reappeared in The Best of Barney . Colleen Claire Burdett Colleen is Mr. Boyd 's niece , who comes to town for a visit and is introduced to Barney and the Children . She is a congenital amputee born without her right hand , as is her actress .
Alex P. Keaton
Alex ( Michael J. Fox ) is the oldest child of Steven and Elyse Keaton ( Michael Gross and Meredith Baxter ) , who were baby boomers and Democrats during the early years of the Presidency of Ronald Reagan . Married in 1964 , Steven , a manager in a local Public Broadcasting Service station , and Elyse , an independent architect , were hippies during the 1960s . According to the episode `` A Christmas Story '' in season one , Alex was born in 1965 while his parents were on assignment in Africa , having been influenced by John F. Kennedy to participate in the Peace Corps . Alex has two younger sisters , Mallory ( Justine Bateman ) and Jennifer ( Tina Yothers ) . Mallory was born while her parents were students at the University of California , Berkeley in 1967 , Jennifer was born the night of Richard Nixon 's presidential election in 1972 , and Andrew was born in 1984 . The family lives in suburban Columbus , Ohio .
List of The Big Bang Theory characters
In season 8 , Mary meets Dr. Beverly Hofstadter , Leonard 's mother . The two very different women start out as civil , but later quickly come to clash as Beverly insults and belittles Mary strict religious beliefs , and Mary in turn derides Beverly 's cold attitude . Mary is especially insulted when Beverly is left dumbstruck how a genius intellect like Sheldon could be born to a woman like her . After taking a break from each other , the two come to terms with the argument : Mary decides to forgive Beverly for her offhandish ways , and Beverly realizes there is more than one way to raise a child . The two mothers make up and Beverly tries unconditional love by trying an awkward hug with Leonard .
Greg Heffley
In the movies , things play out differently . In Rodrick Rules , Holly Hills moved to Greg 's school and Greg did things to get her to notice him , making a fool of himself half the time . When Holly called him Fregley , Greg did not lose interest and instead was simply upset . At Leisure Towers , Holly talked with Greg outside , saying that she was at her Grandfather 's place at the retirement community building . Holly apologized to Greg about calling him Fregley , and Greg pretended that he did not know anything about that . She tells him that she can relate to him about her siblings giving her a hard time . She is more mature than her siblings . Greg and Holly become friends in the end .
American Horror Story
On the series ' fifth cycle , singer - songwriter Lady Gaga was announced as the first and new cast member on February 25 , 2015 . After a special guest appearance on the previous season , Matt Bomer joined the fifth season 's cast along with series newcomer Cheyenne Jackson during PaleyFest 2015 . Chloë Sevigny and Wes Bentley were promoted as main cast members , after they appear as recurring special guests in Asylum and Freak Show respectively . Since PaleyFest , Murphy has announced the series returns of Kathy Bates , Sarah Paulson , Evan Peters and Angela Bassett . On June 2015 , Denis O'Hare will also return for the fifth seeries . In August 2015 , Murphy announced the character roles for the cast : Gaga portrayed Elizabeth Johnson also known as `` The Countess '' , a fashionista who owns the Hotel Cortez ; Jackson played desperate fashion designer Will Drake ; O'Hare's Liz Taylor was a transwoman bartender who works at the hotel 's Blue Parrot Lounge bar ; Sevigny played pediatrician Dr. Alex Lowe who was the wife of Bentley 's John Lowe , a detective who investigates the murders inside the hotel ; Bomer 's role as Donovan was the acquaintance to the Countess and often had conflict between his mother and hotel manager Iris ( played by Bates ) ; Bassett portrayed actress Ramona Royale who was the former lover of Elizabeth ; Paulson describes her character , Sally as a drug addict who had a rivalry with Iris and forms a bond with John since his visit in the hotel . Peters played serial killer James Patrick March and was the original hotelier of the Hotel Cortez .
Bulk and Skull
Skull had a crush on Kimberly , and Bulk appeared to want to win Trini 's heart , as well , in a few episodes . Whenever the girls were alone , they tried their best to win them over , although it resulted in Bulk and Skull 's humiliation . When Kimberly and Trini are with the four male Rangers , they are called six `` nerds '' and `` geeks '' ( despite the fact that Kimberly originally appeared to be ditzy and materialistic , not intellectual ) , and occasionally `` dorks '' and `` losers '' , as well , among other insults . This group of demeaning insults and name - calling would eventually turn against them by the time of the episode `` A Friend in Need '' , when two teenage girls call them as such throughout the episode . This was later explained by Paul Schrier himself that the two were being angry at the world and jealous of the ranger teens , hence the namecalling , shoving , and bullying that they originally did .
Holly Flax
Michael tells Holly he will treat her poorly in front of Jan during her baby shower because he has a vested interest in Jan 's baby , which is not his . Despite being told of this , she is shown to be uncomfortable with Michael 's attitude toward her . However , despite witnessing Michael 's treatment of Holly throughout the day , Jan notices the two of them have a lot in common after Holly makes jokes in front of her . Jan then orders Michael not to date Holly before driving away . This , in addition to feeling no connection with Jan 's baby , prompts Michael to apologetically hug Holly and ask her out on a date , which she accepts , visibly moved .
Gossip Girl
The second half of the season reveals the impact of Bart 's death , causing a significant change of character direction for Chuck that subsequently leads to the growth of Rufus and Lily 's relationship , the revelation of the two having a son together , and contributing to the decline of Dan and Serena 's relationship . John Shea reprised his role as Harold Waldorf during a Thanksgiving episode and becomes entangled in Blair 's striving ambition of attending Yale . Desmond Harrington entered the series as Chuck 's manipulative uncle , Jack Bass . Feldman returned to the season with Armie Hammer as Serena 's new love interest , Gabriel Edwards . Michelle Trachtenberg returned to the role of Georgina Sparks and filmed her scenes during February , also adjoining her character 's return to the second season mystery .
List of The Big Bang Theory characters
In season eight , Wheaton invites Penny to appear on his podcast , where she talks about her acting career . Leonard and Penny get into an argument on air , much to the amusement of Wheaton .
Cassie Newman
When she debuted , Cassie was 6 years old , having been born on January 8 , 1991 . She was adopted by Alice Johnson ( Tamara Clatterbuck ) as an infant . However , in 1994 , Alice disappeared and left her in the care of her elderly mother Millie . Sharon 's best friend Grace Turner ( Jennifer Gareis ) later tracked down Cassie and took her for herself . The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette said that Grace wanted Cassie as a `` pet '' despite knowing Sharon was her biological mother . As she grew up , she went from a sweet child to a `` rebellious '' teen who began to lie to her parents . She also wanted to hang out with older kids at school , like Daniel Romalotti ( Michael Graziadei ) and Lily Winters ( Christel Khalil ) . She was grounded because of her `` rebellious streak '' . Cassie was described as a `` good girl '' who wanted to `` fit in '' but began cutting classes , giving her parents attitude and `` a whole host of other angsty teenage pleasantries . ''
Keeping Up with the Kardashians
The series focuses mainly on sisters Kourtney , Kim , and Khloé Kardashian and their half - sisters Kendall and Kylie Jenner . It also features their parents Kris and Caitlyn Jenner ( previously known as Bruce Jenner ) , and brother Rob Kardashian . The significant others of the Kardashian sisters have also appeared on the show , including Kourtney 's boyfriend Scott Disick and Khloé 's ex-husband Lamar Odom . Caitlyn 's son Brody made cameo appearances in the early seasons before joining the show to appear regularly , along with his brother Brandon , and Brandon 's wife , Leah . Kim 's friend Jonathan Cheban and Khloé 's friend Malika Haqq have also been part of the show .
Jenny Schecter
Jenny was negatively received amongst TV critics and viewers from the very first episode after she cheated on her nice guy boyfriend , Tim , with another woman for no clear reason . This prompted Chaiken to implement a series of changes to Jenny to help make her more likable . Chaiken defended Jenny stating : `` I 'm well aware of the response to Jenny . I love the character , and I love that people are passionate about her . I know there are a lot of people who just ca n't stand her . And that 's why it 's so important to have that character in the mix . '' Kirshner defended Jenny stating : `` Jenny 's a very controversial character . I think the great thing about her is the fact that she 's so flawed . '' During season two Jenny is seen coming out , getting her hair cut and becoming best friends with Shane McCutcheon ( Katherine Moennig ) . AfterEllen.com stated that Jenny cutting off her hair was a defining moment in her development because it also symbolized her cutting all of the bad stuff that happened before out of her life . Jenny 's transition continued into season three , Chaiken stated : `` We find Jenny coming together , I predict this ( ... ) that Jenny will be more likable and accessible to the audience than she has ever been . She 's recovering . ''
Friends
Friends has aired in Australia on the Seven Network ( season 1 only ) , Nine Network ( season 2 -- 10 ) , Network Ten ( 2007 -- 09 , repeats ) , on GEM ( a sub-channel of the Nine Network ) , and on pay TV channel TV Hits formerly aired on Arena , 111 Hits . The show is broadcast on TV2 in New Zealand .
How I Met Your Mother (season 5)
The fifth season of the American television comedy series How I Met Your Mother premiered on September 21 , 2009 and concluded on May 24 , 2010 . It consists of 24 episodes , each running approximately 22 minutes in length . CBS broadcast the fifth season on Monday nights at 8 : 00 pm in the United States .
The Big Bang Theory (season 11)
In March 2017 , CBS renewed the series for two additional seasons , bringing its total to twelve , and running through the 2018 -- 19 television season .
Friends
DVD name Eps DVD release dates Blu - ray release dates Region 1 Region 2 Region 4 Region A Region B UK Region B Australia The Complete First Season 24 April 30 , 2002 May 29 , 2000 October 4 , 2006 April 30 , 2013 The Complete Second Season 24 September 3 , 2002 May 29 , 2000 October 4 , 2006 April 30 , 2013 The Complete Third Season 25 April 1 , 2003 May 29 , 2000 October 4 , 2006 The Complete Fourth Season 24 July 15 , 2003 May 29 , 2000 October 4 , 2006 The Complete Fifth Season 24 November 4 , 2003 May 29 , 2000 October 4 , 2006 The Complete Sixth Season 25 January 27 , 2004 July 17 , 2000 October 4 , 2006 The Complete Seventh Season 24 April 6 , 2004 October 25 , 2004 October 4 , 2006 The Complete Eighth Season 24 November 9 , 2004 October 25 , 2004 October 4 , 2006 The Complete Ninth Season 24 March 8 , 2005 October 25 , 2004 October 4 , 2006 The Complete Tenth Season 18 November 15 , 2005 October 25 , 2004 October 4 , 2006 The Complete Series 236 November 15 , 2005 November 14 , 2006 ( re-issue ) April 16 , 2013 ( re-issue 2013 ) October 2 , 2006 November 12 , 2007 ( re-issue ) September 28 , 2009 ( 15th Anniversary Edition ) November 13 , 2012 November 12 , 2012 November 21 , 2012 ( JB Hi - Fi exclusive ) August 21 , 2013
This Is Us (TV series)
On September 27 , 2016 , NBC picked up the series for a full season of 18 episodes . In January 2017 , NBC renewed the series for two additional seasons of 18 episodes each . The second season premiered on September 26 , 2017 .
Friends
All ten seasons have been released on DVD individually and as a box set . Each Region 1 season release contains special features and are presented in their aforementioned original international broadcast versions , although Region 2 releases are as originally aired domestically . For the first season , each episode is updated with color correction and sound enhancement . A wide range of Friends merchandise has been produced by various companies . In September 1995 , WEA Records released the first album of music from Friends , the Friends Original TV Soundtrack , containing music featured in previous and future episodes . The soundtrack debuted on the Billboard 200 at number 46 , and sold 500,000 copies in November 1995 . In 1999 , a second soundtrack album entitled Friends Again was released . Other merchandise includes a Friends version of the DVD game `` Scene It ? '' , and a quiz video game for PlayStation 2 and PC entitled Friends : The One with All the Trivia . On September 28 , 2009 , a box set was released in the UK celebrating the series 's 15th anniversary . The box set contained extended episodes , an episode guide , and original special features .
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Note : Each U.S. network television season starts in late September and ends in late May ( with the exception of the second and tenth season ) , which coincides with the completion of May sweeps .
The Big Bang Theory (season 8)
The eighth season of the American sitcom The Big Bang Theory first aired on CBS with a one - hour premiere on Monday , September 22 , 2014 . It returned to its previous Thursday time slot on October 30 for the season 's seventh episode . It concluded on May 7 , 2015 . On March 12 , 2014 , The Big Bang Theory was renewed for an additional three years , extending it through the 2016 -- 17 season for a total of ten seasons .
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
The sixth season ran from September 16 , 2010 until December 9 , 2010 , running twelve episodes , plus the Christmas special . The seventh season ran from September 15 , 2011 until December 15 , 2011 , running 13 episodes . On August 6 , 2011 , FX announced it had picked up the show for an additional two seasons ( the show 's eighth and ninth ) running through 2013 . On March 28 , 2013 , FX renewed the show for a tenth season , along with the announcement that the series would move to its new sister network , FXX .
The Big Bang Theory
After the strike ended , the show was picked up for a second season , airing in the 2008 -- 2009 season , premiering in the same time slot on September 22 , 2008 . With increasing ratings , the show received a two - year renewal through the 2010 -- 11 season in 2009 . In 2011 , the show was picked up for three more seasons . In March 2014 , the show was renewed again for three more years through the 2016 -- 17 season . This marks the second time the series has gained a three - year renewal . In March 2017 , the series was renewed for two additional seasons , bringing its total to 12 , and running through the 2018 -- 19 television season .
One Tree Hill (season 4)
The fourth season of One Tree Hill began airing on September 27 , 2006 . The season concluded on June 13 , 2007 , after 21 episodes . This is the first season to air on the newly formed The CW television network .
Love It or List It
Season Start date End date Episodes Hilary wins David wins September 8 , 2008 January 5 , 2009 12 9 April 6 , 2009 December 7 , 2009 18 10 8 May 3 , 2010 November 8 , 2010 21 9 12 March 14 , 2011 November 11 , 2011 19 12 7 5 February 20 , 2012 November 19 , 2012 18 10 8 6 January 19 , 2013 July 1 , 2013 14 8 6 7 January 8 , 2014 April 9 , 2014 14 11 8 September 8 , 2014 January 19 , 2015 16 8 8 9 March 9 , 2015 December 7 , 2015 22 13 9 Total 154 90 64
This Is Us (season 2)
On January 18 , 2017 , NBC renewed the series for a second and third season of 18 episodes each , for a total of 36 additional episodes . Dan Fogelman , Isaac Aptaker , and Elizabeth Berger served as the season 's showrunners .
1000 Ways to Die (season 1)
Season Episodes Premiere date Finale date 12 May 14 , 2008 ( 2008 - 05 - 14 ) April 5 , 2009 ( 2009 - 04 - 05 ) 12 December 6 , 2009 ( 2009 - 12 - 06 ) February 24 , 2010 ( 2010 - 02 - 24 ) 3 ( 2010 ) 42 August 3 , 2010 ( 2010 - 08 - 03 ) February 29 , 2012 ( 2012 - 02 - 29 ) 3 ( 2011 ) -- -- -- 3 ( 2012 ) -- -- -- 8 March 12 , 2012 ( 2012 - 03 - 12 ) July 15 , 2012 ( 2012 - 07 - 15 )
Survivor (U.S. TV series)
Note : Each U.S. network television season starts in late September and ends in late May , which coincides with the completion of May sweeps .
Stranger Things
Levy noted in November 2016 that he and the Duffer Brothers had already begun planning a potential third season , saying , `` We are not gon na be caught off guard and we do n't wan na be making stuff up like the day before we have to write it and make it , so we are definitely optimistic and we have started thinking ahead . '' The Duffer Brothers anticipate having about four to five seasons to work with , but do want to `` have a really finite ending '' while the show is still at a height of success , according to Matt , rather than letting it draw out indefinitely . In August 2017 , the Duffer Brothers confirmed there would be a third season , with the likelihood of one more season following that , with Ross saying , `` We 're thinking it will be a four - season thing and then out '' . However , executive producer Shawn Levy later suggested that either four or five total seasons were possibilities , claiming that `` the truth is we 're definitely going four seasons and there 's very much the possibility of a fifth . Beyond that , it becomes I think very unlikely . '' Matt Duffer later commented that no official decision has been made , claiming that `` It 's hard , like four seems short , five seems long . So I do n't know what to do . '' In December 2017 , Netflix officially confirmed that they have greenlit the third season , consisting of eight episodes . Levy also confirmed that a fourth season was `` definitely happening '' and that there was potential for a fifth season .
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order : Special Victims Unit has finished its nineteenth season and has been renewed for a twentieth season . Each season has aired on NBC and consists of 19 to 25 episodes , each lasting approximately forty minutes ( sixty minutes including commercials ) .
Hawaii Five-0 (2010 TV series, season 8)
The eighth season of the CBS police procedural drama series Hawaii Five - 0 premiered on September 29 , 2017 for the 2017 -- 18 television season . The season is expected to contain 24 episodes .