The 25 Coolest Animals On TV Shows

From four-legged pooches, to an eight-armed mollusk, these creatures are the best of the bunch.

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From cats and dogs to monkeys, horses, and even bears, animals have long brought both levity and an emotional resonance to TV shows. The latest example of a series making use of their unique ability to affect viewers is NBC's new comedy Animal Practice, which stars Justin Kirk as Dr. George Coleman, a veterinarian who loves animals but can’t connect with humans. The good doc is accompanied by his pet capuchin monkey, Dr. Rizzo, who is played by the same monkey that starred in The Hangover Part II. To get you ready for all the furry shenanigans (Animal Practice premieres tonight at 8 p.m.), Complex counts down The 25 Coolest Animals On TV Shows.

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25. Happy from 7th Heaven (1996-2006, The WB; 2006-2007, The CW)

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24. Vincent from Lost (2004-2010, ABC)

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23. Sprinkles on The Office (2005-Prsent, NBC)

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22. Lucky from ALF (1986-1990, NBC)

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21. Aristotle the octopus from The Addams Family (1964-1966, ABC)

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20. Fred from Baretta (1975-1978, ABC)

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19. Rowdy from Scrubs (2001-2008, NBC; 2009-2010, ABC)

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18. Elvis from Miami Vice (1984-1989, NBC)

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17. Bear from B.J. and the Bear (1979-1981, NBC)

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16. Salem from Sabrina the Teenage Witch (1996-2000, ABC; 2000-2003, WB)

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15. Kitty Kat from The Addams Family (1964-1966, ABC)

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14. Gentle Ben from Gentle Ben (1967-1969, CBS)

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13. Marcel from Friends (1994-2004, NBC)

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12. Arnold from Entourage (2004-2011, HBO)

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11. Silver from The Lone Ranger (1949-1957, ABC)

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10. The Chick and the Duck from Friends (1994-2004, NBC)

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9. Comet from Full House (1987-1995, ABC)

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8. Buck from Married… with Children (1987-1997, FOX)

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7. Rex from Inspector Rex (1994-Present; ORF, Sat.1, RAI)

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6. Eddie from Frasier (1993-2004, NBC)

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5. Murray from Mad About You (1992-1999)

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4. Arnold from Green Acres (1965-1971, CBS)

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3. Mister Ed from Mister Ed (1961-1966, CBS)

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2. Flipper from Flipper (1964-1967, NBC)

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1. Lassie from Lassie (1954-1973, CBS)

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