Here’s the 2000s Sitcom Character You’d Be, Based On Your Myers-Briggs® Personality Type

Last month we explored the ’90s sitcom character with each of the 16 Myers-Briggs® personality types. Today we get to dive into the 2000s! Specifically the years between 2000 and 2010. If you’ve ever binged Gilmore Girls or laughed your way through The Office then this article is for you!

Now before we dive into the characters, I always have to preface posts like this by saying I can’t actually talk to these people. And sitcom characters are notoriously exaggerated, overly-dramatic, or bizarre. So if you find out the character with your personality type is someone you find obnoxious or annoying, don’t fear! I don’t think any of us are cookie-cutter versions of these characters. If you have any alternate opinions, be sure to let me know in the comments!

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Here’s the 2000s Sitcom Character You’d Be, Based On Your Myers-Briggs® Personality Type

Estimated reading time: 17 minutes

The ENFP – Michael Scott and Jessica “Jess” Day

ENFPs are known for their outgoing, enthusiastic, and creative personalities. Their “go with the flow” attitude allows them to roll with the punches and come up with innovative solutions to problems – even when things seem dire. Because of their broad and experimental intuition, they tend to see ingenious connections that other people don’t see. This often shows up in their humor!

Michael Scott from The Office is one of my favorite on-screen ENFPs. He’s always looking for a good time, even if that means getting himself into some pretty ridiculous situations. He’s spontaneous, energetic, and driven by possibilities. In typical ENFP fashion, he sees potential everywhere, and doesn’t mind thinking outside the box in order to motivate people. He is also a bit of a people-pleaser, and he desperately wants everyone to like him (except, for some reason, Toby). This means that he’ll go above and beyond to make that happen – even if it means embarrassing himself in the process.

Jess Day from New Girl is another great example of an ENFP. Quirky and fun, she strives to be completely herself – even if that means being the odd one out. She’s fiercely independent and this shows up in her creative pursuits as well. Whether she’s decorating or picking out her wardrobe, Jess is always looking for new and innovative ways to express herself. She’s also a gifted musician and frequently puts her own spin on popular songs. Like Michael Scott, Jess is a people-pleaser. But she’s not willing to change herself for anyone – she has to be 100% authentic.

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The ENTP – Jim Halpert and Jeff Winger

ENTPs are known for their quick wit, sharp intelligence, and love of debate. They see the world as a playground of ideas and possibilities, and they’re always looking for new and interesting ways to view things. Their sharp minds have a knack for quickly understanding complex concepts and seeing connections that other people don’t. This allows them to come up with creative solutions to problems that others find intractable.

Jim Halpert from The Office is a great example of a sweet and affable ENTP. He’s always quick with a quip or a come-back, and he loves nothing more than trolling his by-the-books co-worker, Dwight Schrute. Like most ENTPs, he’s always coming up with new ideas and ways to view things – even when it comes to the most mundane tasks. Bored at work? Jim will find a way to make it fun. He’s also a gifted salesman, and he’s always looking for new and inventive ways to close a deal.

Jeff Winger from Community is another prime example of an ENTP, although he’s a bit less good-natured than Jim Halpert. He’s a gifted lawyer with a sharp wit and an even sharper tongue. Like many unhealthy ENTPs, he’s always looking for the loopholes and the gray areas, and he’s not afraid to bend the rules to get what he wants. And he certainly lives up to the ENTP title of “Debater” – he’s always ready and willing to engage in a good argument, even if he doesn’t necessarily believe what he’s saying.

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The INFP – Lane Kim and Rajesh Koothrappali

INFPs are gentle, caring, and sensitive souls. They see the world through the eyes of the imagination and believe that anything is possible if you just set your mind to it. Dreamers and idealists at heart, they have a great capacity for love and creativity. They’re often drawn to innovative and artistic fields such as writing, art, or dramatic theater.

Rajesh Koothrappali from The Big Bang Theory is an excellent example of an INFP. He’s shy, gentle, and extremely intelligent. Passionate about his work as an astrophysicist, he often daydreams about discovering new and exciting things in the universe. Raj is also a huge Star Wars fan, and he frequently imagines himself as a Jedi Knight. He’s compassionate and caring, and he goes out of his way to help his friends – even if they don’t always appreciate it.

Lane Kim from Gilmore Girls is another perfect example of an INFP. She’s a gifted musician with a passion for rock music. Independently minded, she rebels against her Korean mother’s traditional values, choosing instead to pursue her own path in life. Like most INFPs, Lane is a loyal and true friend, always there for Rory when she needs someone to talk to. Her creativity also knows no bounds, and she shows this through her fashion sense and her musical abilities.

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The INTP – Malcolm Wilkerson and April Ludgate

INTPs are introspective, analytical, and logical. They’re often drawn to fields that require innovation and experimentation. Skilled as systems thinkers, they see the world as a series of interconnected parts and are always looking for new and better ways to put them together.

April Ludgate from Parks and Recreation is my choice for INTP. She’s sarcastic, cynical, and doesn’t suffer fools gladly. While she can appear like an underachiever at times, she’s actually extremely intelligent and competent. Like many NTPs, she also has a sense of humor, which shows up in her sarcasm as well as her work activities. She jokingly made a fictional bio for herself on the Parks and Recreation web site. In the bio, she stated that she was born in Bjork’s house in Iceland and that her parents were giant stone heads. According to the bio, her favorite activities were traveling through time and beaming fires of tacos out of her hands!

Malcolm Wilkerson from Malcolm in the Middle is another excellent example of an unhealthy INTP. He’s highly intelligent, but he feels like it’s more of a curse than a blessing. He’s constantly trying to find new and better ways to do things, but his efforts are often thwarted by his less-than-intelligent family. Inventive and resourceful, Malcolm is always coming up with new schemes – even if they don’t always work out the way he planned.

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The ENFJ – Holly Flax and Lily Aldrin

ENFJs are charismatic, expressive, and emotionally aware. They’re natural visionaries and have a strong desire to mentor people and draw them towards their potential. Often drawn to helping professions such as teaching or social work, they’re passionate about making a difference in the lives of others.

Holly Flax from The Office is the perfect example of an ENFJ. She’s bubbly, friendly, and always ready to lend a helping hand. Like most ENFJs, she wants harmonious relationships in the office and is quick to notice when people are struggling. Slow to judge and quick to offer a joke or kind word, Holly is the office mom – always looking out for her colleagues.

Lily Aldrin from How I Met Your Mother is another excellent example of an ENFJ. Once a Kindergarten teacher, she naturally gravitates towards mentoring and nurturing those around her. She loves to offer advice or a shoulder to cry on, and she frequently finds herself in the role of mediator between her friends. Creative and driven, she’s not afraid of venturing into new places, as evidenced when she moves to San Francisco to pursue an art career. Like many ENFJs, Lily has a future vision she wants to attain. For her, that vision involves her and her friends spending time together on the front porch in their old age. Because of this, Ted has to get potential romantic interests to pass the “front porch test” of Lily’s before he can pursue a relationship with them.

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The ENTJ – Jack Donaghy and Bernadette Rostenkowski

ENTJs are people who like to take charge and make things happen. Naturally assertive and logical, they strive to achieve visionary goals and create an orderly environment. Often drawn to positions of authority, they’re skilled at strategic thinking and have a knack for inspiring others to achieve their dreams.

Bernadette Rostenkowski from The Big Bang Theory is the perfect example of an ENTJ. She’s assertive, confident, and always ready to take charge. A successful pharmaceutical representative and microbiologist, Bernadette is often the one leading her friends – whether it’s in their personal lives or in their science projects. While she can seem friendly and cute at first glance, she’s actually a force to be reckoned with, and she’s not afraid to take charge and tell people what to do.

Jack Donaghy from 30 Rock is another excellent example of an ENTJ. A successful executive at NBC, Jack is always striving for power, order, and success. He’s strategic, decisive, and has a knack for getting what he wants. He’s also a bit of a visionary, and he’s always looking for new and better ways to do things. While he can be a bit of a control freak, he’s usually able to see the bigger picture and make decisions that are in the best interests of his company.

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The INFJ – Manny Delgado and Ron Dunn

INFJs are creative, compassionate, and introspective people. They’re natural idealists who strive to create a better world. Often drawn to helping professions such as teaching or social work, they’re passionate about making a difference in the lives of others. They’re also highly intuitive and have a strong sense of empathy, which allows them to understand people on a deep level.

Manny Delgado from Modern Family is the perfect example of an INFJ. He’s creative, compassionate, and extremely mature for his age. An old soul at heart, Manny enjoys having emotionally-rich and profound conversations with adults. Drawn to literature, music, and the arts, he has a strong sense of curiosity and empathy and often finds himself in the role of mediator between his parents and other members of his bizarre family.

Ron Dunn from Parks and Recreation is another excellent example of an INFJ. Although he’s only a guest character, we see that he’s a gracious and idealistic. Perhaps a little too idealistic sometimes; for example, he only eats vegetables that have been thrown out into people’s dumpsters and will only sign a loyalty waiver if the town of Pawnee believes in “communal living.” A lover rather than a fighter, he takes being ousted as the head of the Parks Department with a smile and a peace sign rather than with anger and bitterness.

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The INTJ – Stevie Kenarban and Huey Freeman

INTJs are perceptive, intellectual, and strategic individuals. Creative and visionary, they enjoy conceptualizing complex ideas and trailblazing new avenues in inventions, business, or science. As independent introverts, they prefer to work alone and often tire of large social settings.

Stevie Kenarban from Malcolm in the Middle is my choice for an INTJ character. A highly intelligent child prodigy, Stevie is often seen as an outsider by his classmates. Unfortunately, he is disabled and struggles to speak and breathe due to a missing lung and a case of severe asthma. But that doesn’t stop him from being Malcolm’s best friend and confidante. He’s always there to offer sage advice and help Malcolm figure out his latest hare-brained scheme.

Huey Freeman from The Boondocks is another excellent example of an INTJ. A highly intelligent and precocious child, he often finds himself out of place in a world filled with trivial concerns. He often finds himself pondering over the state of current events and the plight of African Americans. Like most INTJs, he doesn’t see current events as stand-alone circumstances. He instead maps out how these events will influence the future and how they say something symbolic or profound about the nature of humanity. His depth of understanding, especially for his age, make him one of the most iconic INTJ characters in adult animation.

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The ESFP – Andy Dwyer and Penny Teller

ESFPs are fun-loving, outgoing, and friendly people who enjoy being at the center of the action, surrounded by their friends. They’re natural entertainers who love to make people laugh and enjoy spontaneous adventures and new experiences.

Penny Teller from The Big Bang Theory is the perfect example of an ESFP. She’s known for her common sense and realistic approach to life. Although she’s not a highly educated person, she has a street-smart wisdom that often helps her friends when they’re in a bind. She loves to have fun and enjoys going out on the town, but she’s also just as happy spending a quiet night at home with the people she loves. Friendly and empathetic, she’s always there for her friends when they need her.

Andy Dwyer from Parks and Recreation is another rather silly example of an ESFP. He’s an outgoing and lovable doofus who’s always up for a good time. While he can be selfish and lazy, he’s also fiercely loyal and protective of the people he cares about. He can be surprisingly sensitive and is always quick to comfort someone who’s feeling down.

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The ESTP – Christopher Turk and Charlie Harper

ESTPs are active, curious, and playful people who live to seize the moment. These types have a unique way of blending impulsiveness and realism with an astute logical mindset. They are quick at observing things in their environment and weighing pros, cons, and leverage points.

Christopher Turk from Scrubs is the perfect example of an ESTP. Competitive and quick-witted, he’s always up for a good challenge. He loves to take risks and is always looking for new ways to have fun and push the envelope. He’s also an excellent doctor and surgeon, utilizing his quick thinking and observational skills to save lives on a daily basis.

Charlie Harper from Two and a Half Men is an unhealthy ESTP. He’s a hedonistic womanizer with little regard for consequences. Confident and charming, he’s always able to talk his way out of trouble. Like many ESTPs, he has a gift for reading people and can use his observational skills and gifts at persuasion to get himself out of any sticky situation.

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The ISFP – Dean Forester and Toby Flenderson

ISFPs are private people who often seem cool and collected externally while being inwardly passionate and sensitive. Observant and realistic, they strongly identify with their values and are often drawn to creative or meaningful pursuits where they can express them. As Sensing-Perceivers, they prefer to live in the moment and take things one day at a time.

Toby Flenderson from The Office is a comical example of an ISFP. While he appears unruffled and easy-going, inwardly he maintains very deep feelings and is highly sensitive. He’s a loyal friend and coworker, always quick to comfort someone who’s feeling down. As an ISFP and an Enneagram Nine, he doesn’t often voice his inner judgments of people and instead opts to keep the peace.

Dean Forester from Gilmore Girls is a more serious and dramatic ISFP. As the new kid in town at Stars Hollow, he and Rory Gilmore quickly become friends and then start dating. Like many ISFPs, he’s sensitive and generous, even going so far as to build a car for Rory for their anniversary. Unfortunately, Dean can be impulsive, following his heart even when it leads him into trouble. This is evidenced when he impetuously asks Lindsay to marry him, even though they’ve only been dating briefly and he still has feelings for Rory.

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The ISTP – Darryl Philbin and Ron Swanson

ISTPs are independent and resourceful people who like to figure things out for themselves. They’re often drawn to exciting and challenging pursuits, and they’re quick thinkers with a sharp eye for detail. ISTPs are also known for their stoic nature, maintaining a cool exterior even in the midst of chaos.

Quiet and sarcastic, Darryl Philbin from The Office exemplifies the classic ISTP. He strives to be down-to-earth and honest, but doesn’t want to be controlled by anyone. His sense of humor and easy-going nature make him a hit with his coworkers, but he’s not afraid to stand up for himself when necessary. He’s also ambitious and clever, coming up with ideas that benefit Dunder Mifflin on many occasions.

Ron Swanson from Parks and Recreation is another great example of an ISTP. A man of few words, he’s often found with a stoic expression on his face. He’s fiercely independent and doesn’t like to rely on anyone for help. Ron is also an excellent handyman and carpenter, utilizing his resourcefulness and practical skills to fix anything that needs fixing.

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The ESFJ – Leslie Knope and Shirley Bennett

ESFJs are outgoing and people-oriented people who thrive on social interaction. They’re natural caregivers who often put the needs of others above their own. ESFJs are known for their organizational skills and their ability to bring people together to achieve a common goal.

Shirley Bennett from Community is a classic ESFJ. Traditional and gregarious, she’s always looking out for the needs of others and is quick to offer advice and opinions. Sweet and motherly, she enjoys learning about people and taking part in special holidays with them. Christmas is especially important to Shirley, and she goes all out to make sure everyone is involved, even if they seem unsure or hesitant. Like many ESFJs, specific dates are important to her and hold strong sentimental and symbolic value.

Leslie Knope from Parks and Recreation is another great example of an ESFJ. She’s ambitious and hard-working, always striving to make her community a better place. Generous by nature, she enjoys making up holidays and giving people gifts, even if they don’t always appreciate it. Like many ESFJs, she’s also a talented event planner and knows how to juggle many different details and logistical tasks at once.

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The ESTJ – Claire Dunphy and Dwight Schrute

ESTJs are natural leaders who thrive on structure and order. They’re decisive and quick-thinking, able to take charge of a situation and get things done efficiently. ESTJs are also known for their strong sense of duty and their high standards. They often expect others to live up to their own personal code of conduct.

As the head of the Dunphy household in Modern Family, Claire Dunphy is a typical ESTJ. She’s hard-working and always puts her family first, even if it means making sacrifices. She’s also very organized, preferring to plan ahead and have everything in its place. Claire is often quick to judge and can be quite critical, but she truly believes she’s acting in the best interest of her loved ones.

Dwight Schrute from The Office is another great example of an ESTJ. He’s a self-proclaimed “assistant to the regional manager” and takes his job very seriously. He’s always striving to be the best and often expects others to live up to his high standards. Dwight is also highly efficient and organized, able to take charge of a situation and get things done quickly. He’s not afraid to speak his mind and can be quite blunt, but he truly believes he’s acting in the best interest of Dunder Mifflin.

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The ISFJ – Pam Beesly and Rory Gilmore

ISFJs are gentle and sensitive people who often put the needs of others above their own. They’re loyal and supportive, and usually ready to lend a helping hand. Known for their attention to detail and their strong sense of duty, they enjoy a stable and routine life where they can master the skills that add value to their lives.

Pam Beesly from The Office is an iconic television ISFJ. She’s detail-oriented and supportive, bringing a sense of stability and gentleness to Dunder Mifflin. While she can be kind and gracious on many occasions, she can also be a bit of a gossip and can struggle with indecision. She can often sense what people are feeling, but doesn’t know how to make a decision when someone might be adversely affected. Thus she stays engaged to Roy for years even though she truly has feelings for Jim. Pam is also careful and meticulous in her work, often taking on the role of office administrator. She has a sensible, down-to-earth approach to life but also dreams of something more with her artistic pursuits.

Rory Gilmore from Gilmore Girls is another excellent example of an ISFJ. Like Pam, she’s shy and sensitive, but also fiercely loyal and protective of those she loves. A hard-worker, she does her best at school and takes great pride in her academic achievements. She’s also a bit of a traditionalist and pays attention to thinks like social expectations, tactfulness, and proper dress. However, this doesn’t stop her from having her own offbeat sense of humor, much like her mother Lorelai. Like many ISFJs, Rory loves to read and write and spend time alone thinking through the meaningful moments of her life. Unfortunately, she can be her own worst critic and take criticisms from others too hard. This was evidenced when Mitchum told her she didn’t have what it took to be a journalist and she dropped out of college, stole a boat, and got arrested!

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The ISTJ – Michael Bluth and Luke Danes

ISTJs are practical and down-to-earth people who know how to work hard and handle responsibilities. They’re logical and analytical, always looking for ways to improve efficiency and optimize productivity. Dutiful and dedicated, they work hard to create a life that is stable and secure, not just for themselves, but also for their loved ones.

Michael Bluth from Arrested Development is an excellent example of an ISTJ. Desperately trying to get the Bluth family out of financial ruin, he knows he has to make tough decisions for the business and allocate resources as efficiently as possible. He’s also highly responsible and takes his role as head of the Bluth family very seriously. Michael is often skeptical and can be quite critical, but he truly believes he’s acting in the best interest of his loved ones.

Luke Danes from Gilmore Girls is another great example of an ISTJ. He’s a hard-working, no-nonsense guy who values a calm and predictable life. Although he can be a bit grouchy and critical at times, he has a good heart. While he may seem cold and curmudgeonly, he’s actually quite caring on the inside. He turns a watchful eye on the residents of Stars Hollow and would do nearly anything to keep them safe. On many occasions he goes out of his way to help people and thus has earned the loyalty of many patrons at his diner. Luke’s dry wit, loyalty, and integrity make him the perfect example of an ISTJ.

What Are Your Thoughts?

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Remember, you can always find out more about your personality type in my eBooks, Discovering You: Unlocking the Power of Personality Type,  The INFJ – Understanding the Mystic, The INTJ – Understanding the Strategist, and The INFP – Understanding the Dreamer.