Quotes That Will Make You Miss Your Favorite TV Shows
With so many amazing television shows having come and gone over the years, it’s hard to pick just one that you miss the most. Whether it’s the memorable storylines, laugh out loud moments, or just the characters you’ve grown to love, we all have a handful of shows that hold a special place in our hearts. Fortunately, there are some great quotes from our favorite TV shows that remind us why we miss them so much.
Quotes from Friends
Arguably one of the most beloved sitcoms of all time, the hilarious antics of the millennials of Friends lives on through the show’s numerous quotes.
- “You are my lobster.” – Phoebe
- “We were on a break” – Ross
- “How you doin’?” – Joey
- “Welcome to the real world. It sucks. You’re gonna love it.” – Monica
- “Pivot! Pivot! PIVOOOOT!!!” – Ross
- “If the hat is in a tree, whoopsie daisy.” – Chandler
- “Oh. My. God.” – Janice
Quotes from Seinfeld
Seinfeld is widely considered to be one of the greatest television shows of all time. Its “show about nothing” approach to storytelling produced some of the most memorable moments in television history.
- “No soup for you!” – Soup Nazi
- “It ain’t easy being goofy.” – Jerry
- “Giddyup!” – Kramer
- “These pretzels are making me thirsty.” – Kramer
- “Hello Newman.” – Jerry
- “Yada Yada Yada.” – Elaine
- “Serenity now!” – Frank Costanza
Quotes from The Office
Before Stranger Things and Breaking Bad, there was The Office. This mockumentary-style sitcom captured the “nine to five” happenings at a paper company in Scranton, Pennsylvania and made stars out of John Krasinski, Steve Carrell, and Jenna Fischer.
- “Bears. Beets. Battlestar Galactica.” – Jim
- “That’s what she said.” – Michael
- “I am running away from my responsibilities. And it feels good.” – Michael
- “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” – Michael
- “Would I rather be feared or loved? Easy. Both. I want people to be afraid of how much they love me.” – Michael
- “Sometimes I’ll start a sentence and I don’t even know where it’s going. I just hope I find it along the way.” – Michael
- “I declare bankruptcy.” – Dwight
Quotes from How I Met Your Mother
Twenty years after Friends signed off, How I Met Your Mother appeared on the airwaves, featuring a new gang of young friends living in New York City. HIMYM was filled with outrageous slapstick humor, heartfelt moments, and of course, some great quotes.
- “When I get sad, I stop being sad and be awesome instead. True story.” – Barney
- “Challenge accepted.” – Barney
- “Legen wait for it…Dary!” – Barney
- “Nothing good happens after 2 am.” – Ted
- “Nothing lasts forever. Don’t be scared, be prepared.” – Barney
- “I just realized something. Every Important decision I have ever made in my entire life has been made for me by a manifested, or perceived outside force.” – Ted
- “Suit up!” – Barney
Quotes from The West Wing
The West Wing focused on the inner workings of The White House, portraying the President and his staff as hardworking, and intelligent individuals. Thanks to Aaron Sorkin’s impressive dialogue, there are plenty of memorable quotes from this show.
- “What’s next?” – President Bartlet
- “You’re a litterbug.” – President Bartlet
- “It’s been a while since anybody asked me to do anything on the basis of my education.” – Toby
- “We are a large and complicated coalition. We disagree but we are doing the Lord’s work here.” – President Bartlet
- “Don’t be coy, Mrs. Landingham.” – President Bartlet
- “If you’re going to be with me, chances are you’re going to hear me cuss.” – President Bartlet
- “What a waste. This could be the greatest place on Earth.” – President Bartlet
Quotes from Mad Men
Don Draper, Roger Sterling, and the rest of the Mad Men gang lived under the constant pressure that comes with working in the advertising industry during the 1960s. Don’s roller coaster of a journey is what drives the show and Don’s quotes are the highlight of Mad Men.
- “Change is neither good or bad, it simply is.” – Don Draper
- “It will shock you how much it never happened.” – Don Draper
- “What’s the big idea?” – Don Draper
- “Success comes from standing out, not fitting in.” – Peggy
- “If you don’t like what’s being said, change the conversation.” – Don Draper
- “Make it simple, but significant.” – Don Draper
- “You want some respect? Go out and get it for yourself.” – Don Draper
Farewells To Your Favorite TV Shows
Sometimes saying goodbye to a favorite show is hard but these memorable quotes might make it a little easier.
- “I am not a miracle worker. If anyone needed proof of that, they needn’t look any further than tonight.” – Jack Donaghy, 30 Rock
- “Sometimes I wish I could go back in life. Not to change anything, just to feel a couple things twice.” – Darell Hammond, Saturday Night Live
- “Monica: I love you!
Chandler: I love you too!
Monica: And I’m also glad we don’t have to say goodbye.
Chandler: Yeah, why would we say goodbye?
Monica: I don’t know.
Chandler: We’ll just say… see ya later.” – Friends - “So long. And thanks for all the fish.” – Arthur Dent, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy
- “We’re all a little weird. And life is a little weird. And when we find someone whose weirdness is compatible with ours, we join up with them and fall into mutually satisfying weirdness. And then we call it love.” – Robert Fulgham, Parks and Recreation
- “Life is about taking the right risks. Don’t just live, do.” – Leslie Knope, Parks and Recreation
- “See you in the funny pages.” – Liz Lemon, 30 Rock
From all the laughter, tears, joy, and heartache a good television show can bring, it’s no wonder why quotes are an important way to remember these classics. So, if you’re ever in need of a pick-me-up or a reminder of why you miss your favorite TV shows, come back and read these quotes and hopefully you’ll have a few laughs along the way.
