19 Iconic TV Catchphrases We Still Can't Get Out of Our Heads

These iconic TV catchphrases are inseparable from the characters who made them famous. Imagine not hearing "Suit up!" from Barney in every other episode of How I Met Your Mother ? Or what about the famous, "How you doin'?" from Joey on Friends ? Whatever the catchphrase, we all know our favorite shows wouldn't be the same without these famous lines. Check out some of the most iconic TV catchphrases we've been hearing for years!

1. "How you doin'?" – Joey Tribbiani, Friends

Joey simply wouldn't be Joey without this phrase. Although all of his friends know exactly what he means when he utters these words, we'd be lying if we said it doesn't work every single time.

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2. "It's going to be legendary—wait for it—" – Barney Stinson, How I Met Your Mother

Although he is often manipulative and a bit harsh with his words, you can't argue that Barney's hilarious and that he's all about the legen - wait for it - dary things in life.

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3. "Have Mercy" – Uncle Jesse, Full House

Ahh, Uncle Jesse. He was everyone's crush during the Full House Days (and afterwards, correct?), and it only intensified whenever he'd utter his famous catchphrase, "Have mercy."

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4. "What are you talking about, Willis?" – Arnold Jackson, Diff'rent Strokes

Before too much time had passed, Arnold Jackson’s signature line became ingrained in popular culture. The phrase “Whatchoo talkin’ ‘bout, Willis?” appears frequently throughout the show, though Arnold would usually substitute whoever he was addressing for Willis’s name. Regardless of this variation, we prefer the classic version and incorporate it into our everyday conversations.

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5. "D'oh!" – Homer, The Simpsons

Homer Simpson's famous "D'oh" catchphrase is as iconic as the character himself.  The character often utters the phrase throughout the series to express his frustration and annoyance about something he's done.

" Forget about it." – Tony Soprano, The Sopranos

Even though this expression was widely recognized before the show, Tony Soprano really made it popular through the series. The Sopranos . The phrase means "forget about it," but with the words strung together, it comes out sounding like "Fuhgeddaboudit."

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7. "How Rude!" – Stephanie Tanner, Full House

Full House is responsible for quite a few iconic catchphrases, but "How Rude!" is easily one of the best. Stephanie utters this throughout the entirety of the series and it truly never gets old.

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8. "That's what she said" – Michael Scott, The Office

Michael Scott from The Office Frequently utters something improper, hence such remarks aren’t shocking. Still, his on-screen delivery invariably provokes laughter.

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9. "Bazinga!" – Sheldon Cooper, The Big Bang Theory

Sheldon Cooper is an amusingly odd character, yet "Bazinga!" only enhances his humor. This expression makes Sheldon an even more eccentric persona than before.

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10. "Did I do that?" – Steve Urkel, Family Matters

Urkel was known best for his clumsiness and doing things that often went sideways, so the phrase he always offered in response was, "Did I do that?" - when he clearly did. But it always made for a hilarious moment of television.

11. "Stop that" – Joey Gladstone, Full House

It wouldn't be Full House Without Joey's stand-up routine and one of his most memorable quotes being, "Cut it out."

12. "Suit up!" – Barney Stinson The Story of How I Met Your Father

Barney Stinson was known for a lot of things, but "Suit up!" was easily one of his best traits. Barney would never be spotted not in a suit, so he often requested his friends do the same (although they never listened).

13. "Book 'im, Danno" – Detective Steve McGarrett Hawaii Five-0

Detective McGarrett made famous the saying that he frequently shared with his partner, Danny "Danno" Williams. He used this expression whenever they apprehended a suspect.

14. "You've got it, man!" – Michelle Tanner Full House

Michelle's endearing remark made her seem even more charming, particularly when she offered the characteristic thumbs-up. Full House Star made "'You got it, dude!' " a part of pop culture history.

15. "Oh… my… god!" – Janice Hosenstein, Friends

This catchphrase is so ingrained in our brains that we can hear it as we read it. Janice made this a memorable one with the voice we all know and (sort of) love.

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16. "Oh my goodness! They murdered Kenny!" - Stan, South Park

This phrase originated when the South Park Character, Kenny McCormick, initially met his demise. It’s typical for this character to die in every episode, usually in an absurdly violent manner.

17. "Sharp vision, filled hearts, never fail." - Coach Taylor, Friday Night Lights

Coach Eric Taylor made this saying famous, frequently repeating it to his football squad before they took the field for a match. This expression came to symbolize a sense of hope and positivity for the team, who were typically seeking victory.

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18. "May you live long and thrive." – Mr. Spock, Star Trek

Mr. Spock utters this expression on Star Trek , linked to the Vulcan salute, was introduced for the first time in The second season installment of the classic series, "Amok Time," brought about a phrase that gained significant popularity and became an integral part of pop culture.

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19. "Dyn-O-mite!" – J.J. Evans, Good Times

J.J. Evans, who is the eldest among the group, Good Times siblings made the phrase "Dyn-O-Mite" widely known by using it in each episode. The character frequently declared it: loudly - every time he got enthusiastic about something.

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