10 Innocent TV Characters Who Were Horribly Mistreated

By James Brown /

7. Ted (Scrubs)

Poor Ted. The incompetent lawyer of Scared Heart often considered committing suicide due to his depression and dissatisfaction with life. It seemed his only release was his a cappella band The Worthless Peons, but even then the name is ridiculously self-deprecating, reflecting Ted€™s unhappiness. He is often abused by not only Dr. Kelso, but others in the hospital, if not for his unfavourable appearance, then for his ineptitude as a lawyer, leaving Ted with severe emotional scarring. He also shares a rather bizarre relationship with his mother, as it is revealed that they used to share the same bed. Ted is an innocent soul and we€™re encouraged to root for him over the course of the series. We want to see him stand up to Kelso, to sort out his personal life and release a hit song. But he€™s mistreated by almost everyone around him, crippling him with insecurities and a sense of worthlessness.