The Simpsons are one of the most iconic TV families of all time. That's just a fact.
But even with all the comedy, legendary one-liners and hilarious hijinks Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie have delivered over the past 30 years, sometimes they're not the best characters. That's right, sometimes *other* characters steal the spotlight!
Based on in app votes, here are the top 20 side characters from The Simpsons that TV Time users just can't get enough of. Scroll through to see if your favorite made the list!
20. Kirk Van Houten
Kirk walked so Millhouse could run.
19. Troy McClure
Time was not kind to this B-movie actor. Now he'll do anything for just a slice of fame and a little bit of money.
18. Snake Jailbird
He's not exactly the smartest criminal, but he does have the best catchphrase: "Bye!"
17. Otto Man
The school bus driver has got some great taste in music. And that hair! Talk about iconic.
16. Willie "Groundskeeper Willie" MacDougal
What would Springfield students do without this Scot to take care of the school?
15. Barney Gumble
The town drunk and Homer's best friend has a heart of gold, and a liver of ... well, it's not great.
14. Jeff "Comic Book Guy" Albertson
If you like comic books, then you've definitely met this guy in real life at a comic book shop.
13. Ralph Wiggum
The resident town oddball makes you laugh and then cry, usually in the span of two seconds.
12. Principal Seymour Skinner
Principal Skinner's time in the army was just the preparation he needed to run the school when Bart is enrolled.
11. Nelson Muntz
Is there anything more iconic from The Simpsons than Nelson's laugh? Definitely not!
10. Waylon Smithers
We'll never forget when Smithers finally came out as gay. Finally!
9. Edna Krabappel
Bart's teacher voiced by Marcia Wallace was a beloved character until her death, to honor Wallace's real-life passing.
8. Milhouse Van Houten
With a middle name of "Mussolini," Milhouse really didn't stand a chance,
7. Selma Bouvier
One of the two Bouvier sisters, Selma hates Homer just slightly less than her sister Patty, which causes endless entertainment for all of us.
6. Robert "Sideshow Bob" Terwilliger
Krusty the Clown's sidekick becoming Bart's nemesis will never not be brilliant.
5. Apu Nahasapeemapetilon
This classic character has been the cause of much controversy, as he's voiced by Hank Azaria, a white man pretending to have a thick Indian accent for the show.
4. Krusty the Clown
Hey hey, kids! This is literally the clown from all our nightmares because he's just so real.
3. Ned Flanders
The friendliest and perfect patriarch of the religious family next door never fails to make Homer jealous.
2. Moe Szyslak
What would all of Springfield's hard-drinking residents do without Moe the Bartender? Probably be a lot more sober, now that we think of it ...
1. Abe Simpson
But TV Time users' favorite side The Simpsons character is none other than Abe, aka Grampa Simpson and Grifty McGrift! Is it his never-ending stories or his fear of death that earned him the No. 1 spot? All of the above, and so much more.
