Characters on TV come from every walk of life, dealing with challenges big and small. Some are born to riches and prosperity, while many more find it hard to make ends meet. What if these characters hit the jackpot in some way? Here are ten television characters who could use a lottery win.

Jesse Pinkman – Breaking Bad

Jesse Pinkman was left with more scars than riches after his tumultuous time in the meth trade. So, while he did some bad things, he also revealed a more tender side when he wished for a better life. Winning the lottery might be just what he needs to escape his shady past and maybe pay for college or an honest business.

Fiona Gallagher – Shameless

Fiona has been the unofficial head of the Gallagher household for some time, and finding ways to keep the family financially afloat has never come easy. If her ticket hit the jackpot, she might not just pay off debts but also better prepare her siblings for life. This would mark a break for Fiona, having given up so much to look after her family’s interests.

Ted Mosby – How I Met Your Mother

While Ted has been searching for that special someone, his money problems have been more subtextual. Ted is an architect with big ideas but gets into costly trouble. If he won the lottery, he could finally build the home of his dreams.

Pam Beesly – The Office

Pam has grown from working at the office as a receptionist to becoming an office Administrator. However, she never pursued her dream of being an artist. If Pam won the lottery, this would give her enough financial security to quit her job and pursue art full-time without the risks of leaving a safe job.

George Costanza – Seinfeld

George Costanza is always scheming, always finding himself in jobs he hates. Winning the lottery would free him from a never-ending cycle of employment misery, earning him extra disposable income to live comfortably and even invest in some of his many business ideas.

Lorelai Gilmore – Gilmore Girls

Lorelai made it on her own terms out of nothing, raising her daughter Rory. But a lack of money is a part of their lives. Winning the lottery would mean she no longer has to worry about money, which dictates so much of her life and what she can do.

Daryl Dixon – The Walking Dead

Though money may be worthless in a post-apocalyptic world, resources are currency. If Daryl had won the lottery prior to the apocalypse, he could have used those funds to build a safe haven for his crew, stockpile supplies, and secure a life in a post-apocalyptic world.

Edith Bunker – All in the Family

Kind and naive, Edith is usually subjected to Archie’s gruff behaviour. Winning the lottery might bring her a little luxury, that holiday she has always wanted, or at least have a safety net that affords her freedom of choice.

Tara Thornton – True Blood

Bon Temps, where Tara lives, is a wild supernatural mess with enough personal drama. She could be free by winning the lottery, able to pick up and leave, leaving behind the vampires, ghouls, and things that go bump in the night.

Tom Haverford – Parks and Recreation

Tom from Parks and Recreation has an entrepreneurial mind but lacks the capital to start a real business. After winning a lottery, he could finally see one of his many business ideas come into existence. From a new restaurant to a high-end clothing store, Tom could get into his business mogul mode.

Which one of these TV characters is your favourite? If you think a different character could use a lottery win, share it in the comments.