10 Best Times TV Characters Returned From The Dead

10. Drake Ramoray - Friends

Legendary neurosurgeon Drake Ramoray was taken from us too soon. In a tragically ironic twist of fate, the only doctor who could save the medical genius from his appalling injuries... was himself.

Anybody who has ever witnessed an episode of Friends will know that we're referring to the ridiculous return of one of Days of Our Lives' most famous alums. Ramoray originally departed the land of the living after Joey claimed credit for the character's lines - so the irritated writers proceeded to throw him down an elevator shaft to teach him some humility.

Armed with a new brain, Ramoray stages a triumphant comeback following a cerebral transplant, with his new brain "belonging" to departing cast member Jessica Lockhart's character. The seventh season of Friends sees Joey having to learn the actress' mannerisms in order to authentically bring this bizarre amalgamation of characters to life - with predictably hilarious results.

Joey's role as Drake was one of Friends' longest-running and most beloved gags. Accordingly, the reintroduction of the deceased doctor is one of the more chuckle-worthy moments of the show's latter seasons.