Top 10 Dumbest T.V. Characters

You know those TV characters that often leave you scratching your head in disbelief, wondering to yourself, "How can someone actually be so dumb?"

These characters can often be quite funny with their unintelligent actions and the things they say, but sometimes, they can come off as more annoying and even unlikable. Either way, who is your favorite TV character who is not quite all there upstairs?

The Top Ten

Patrick (Spongebob Squarepants)

Patrick Star is a fictional character in the American animated television series SpongeBob SquarePants. Created and designed by Stephen Hillenburg, the series' creator, Patrick first appeared in the pilot episode "Help Wanted" on May 1, 1999. He is voiced by Bill Fagerbakke.... read more

French Narrator: Sandy Cheeks is going out of town for a few days, and has asked SpongeBob to do a little pet sitting for her.
Patrick: Pet sitting? Won't that hurt them?
French Narrator: Perhaps you should have asked someone else.

He used to have some intelligence in seasons 1-3, but now he is so dumb that he is not funny. He is a total moron.

Honestly, this is the one list he should be at the top of. And look, he is!
Homer Simpson (The Simpsons)

Homer Jay Simpson is the main protagonist of the American animated television series The Simpsons, serving as the patriarch of the eponymous family. It is implied that he is not very intelligent, with a crayon stuck in his brain often cited as the reason. He works at the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant... read more
Joey Tribbiani (Friends)

Joseph Francis "Joey" Tribbiani Jr. is a character from the NBC sitcom "Friends" and its spin-off "Joey," portrayed by Matt LeBlanc. He is known for his charm, love of food, and pursuit of an acting career. Joey's humorous and sometimes naive personality made him a fan-favorite throughout both series... read more

He's stupid, but that's what makes him funny! That's Joey's charm! Monica has her obsessive cleaning, Chandler has his wit, Ross has his many ex-wives and awkwardness, and Joey's stupidity is what makes him a fun character. It isn't supposed to piss people off.

He pisses me off massively. Not only is he stupid, but he raids other people's fridges, sleeps with lots of women and then never calls them back, threatens to beat up his friends, and he can't even remember his own PIN number.

It may not be the quality of stupidity that Joey has, but it's the way you love his stupidity. His stupidity is the main part of his character, and they pull it off so well!
London (Suite Life On Deck)

She was so stupid during the show, but that is why everyone loved her. Her stupidity made her do stupid things that always ended up being super funny.

She has to be the best actress to portray a dumb character. She plays it so well that you actually believe that she is stupid.
Peter Griffin (Family Guy)

Peter Griffin is the main protagonist and titular character of the American animated sitcom Family Guy. Peter is known for being foolish and doing random things for the sake of comedy. His wife, Lois Griffin, often nags him. He didn't pass the third grade, and his father is an Irish man.... read more

I have a ten-year-old brother, and he is ten times smarter than Peter and Homer combined!

Homer is smarter than Peter, in my very good opinion, with Homer being smart for an episode.
Kelso (That 70's Show)

The highlights are jumping off the water tower again and again, thinking dating Lori was a good idea when he was dating Jackie, burning down the police academy, and last but not least, jumping off the roof in his underwear every Saturday when he's not even stoned!

He has the three things that women want: he's hot, and he's smart.
Kelly Bundy (Married... With Children)

Kelly Bundy needs to be higher.
Cosmo (The Fairly OddParents)

Cosmo is Timmy Turner's fairy godfather in the animated television show The Fairly OddParents. He's Wanda's husband and Poof's father. Cosmo is very immature and often acts foolishly, but he is also charming, loving, and devoted to his family.

I love how the description said "Cosmo is very immature and stupid." Hahaha
Waldo Faldo (Family Matters)

Steve: State your name.
Waldo: Illinois.
Steve: No, state your name, not name your state!
Waldo: Oh! Waldo Faldo, from Illinois.
Maxine: Let's go see a movie.
Waldo: Cool, what do you wanna see?
Maxine: Anything, as long as I'm with you.
Waldo: Who's in that?
Phoebe Buffay (Friends)

Phoebe Buffay-Hannigan is a fictional character, portrayed by Lisa Kudrow, one of the six main characters from the American sitcom Friends. She is known for her eccentric personality, quirky songs, and offbeat sense of humor. Phoebe played a central role throughout the show's 10-season run from 1994... read more

Friends' worst-ever character. Just so dumb and annoying, oh, and not at all funny.

The Newcomers

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Jake Harper (Two and a Half Men)

Starting in season 6, they made him so dumb that it was almost painful to watch at times. By that point in the show, they basically made all of the main characters pretty unlikable and unpleasant though.
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Dusty Marlow (Paradise PD)

The Contenders

Dora the Explorer (Dora the Explorer)

Dora is the main protagonist in the animated television show "Dora the Explorer." Her primary role is to go on adventures and solve problems with her monkey friend, Boots. The show is designed to be educational, teaching children basic Spanish and problem-solving skills.

I have no idea why Joey, Phoebe, Homer, and Peter are above the dumbest TV character in TV history. Joey, Phoebe, Homer, and Peter are dumb, but that's what makes them funny, and they are Einsteins compared to Dora. Dora's stupidity doesn't make her funny to laugh with. It makes her funny to laugh at and bully, unlike the characters above her.
Dora can't even see what's behind her, and she's too dumb to turn around. She is romantically attracted to a talking monkey, she tells thieves to stop taking things, and she's a bad role model for kids. In real life, if you tell a thief to stop taking things, it won't work. Parents, make sure to tell your kids this.
Barney the Dinosaur (Barney & Friends)

Barney the Dinosaur is a purple dinosaur character from the TV series Barney & Friends, as well as the earlier home video series Barney and the Backyard Gang. He was created by Sheryl Leach in 1987 to entertain her two-year-old son. Barney is widely recognized for singing the "I Love You" song and has... read more

He's very dumb, but not the funny kind of dumb. It's the kind of dumbness that makes you want to throw the person into a pit of fire.
Walden Schmidt (Two And a Half Men)
Ash Ketchum (Pokemon)

Ash Ketchum, known as Satoshi in Japan, is the main character in the Pokémon franchise. He is training to become a Pokémon Master and travels across regions to compete in Pokémon battles. Ash frequently thwarts Team Rocket's attempts to steal his partner Pikachu.

He's too desperate to become a Pokemon master, and he's still a kid that hasn't aged much over the years. What kind of human being is he?
Amy Rose (Sonic X)

Amy Rose is a fictional character in SEGA's Sonic the Hedgehog series. She is a pink anthropomorphic hedgehog known for her cheerful and competitive personality, and she is infatuated with Sonic, the main character of the series. Amy is notable for being the first playable female character in the Sonic... read more
Arnold Horshack (Welcome Back, Kotter)
Eric Matthews (Boy Meets World)

I don't know how he was still alive after seven seasons. One of the best characters on TV, though.
Michael Kyle, Jr. (My Wife and Kids)
Hilary Banks (The Fresh Prince of Bel Air)

Hilary Banks is Hilary Banks. The only thing she is good at is spending her daddy's money.
Cat Valentine (Victorious)

Cat Valentine is one of the main characters in the American teen sitcom Victorious. She was portrayed by Ariana Grande, who later reprised the role in the spin-off series Sam & Cat. The character is known for her quirky behavior and distinctive voice.
Caillou (Caillou)

Caillou, which means "pebble" or "stone" in French, is the self-proclaimed "Prince of Imagination." He is a four-year-old boy who serves as the titular main protagonist of the TV series and books of the same name.
Caillou was first voiced by Bryn McAuley from 1997 to 2000, then by Jaclyn Linetsky... read more
Cole Brown (Martin)
Linda (Becker)
Paisley Houndstooth (A.N.T. Farm)

She is made to be so dumb that it's not even funny anymore. It's just sad now. It's like she has the mind of a baby. It's also very stereotypical because she's blonde and really pretty.

She is so dumb, and it's actually kind of funny! Anyway, I think she's the funniest, but I don't really know about some of the other candidates.

I watch A.N.T. Farm and Paisley is so, so dumb. She is dumber than London Tipton, and believe me, she is dumb.
Atomic Roger (Atomic Betty)