7 Best Husbands Of Sci-Fi TV
These sci-fi guys are pretty good husbands, warts and all.
Science fiction television appears to be in a renaissance. Unfortunately, the networks are too concerned with things like "viewers," "ratings" and "revenue" to see brilliance when it smacks them in their collective, unoriginal face. But the die-hard fans aren't. We know quality programming when we see it, even if it only appeals to an extra-brilliant niche. Read: Throwing A Sci-Fi Theme Wedding
Our homies over at Lemondrop love some nerd TV. More than that, they love the men of sci-fi, especially Mr. Spock. They practically gush about the Vulcan half-breed science officer (check out why). But I'm not convinced he would make such a great husband. Something about his talk of logic would get old really fast. But there is something about sci-fi dudes that get the ladies all riled up (a list of sci-fi guys that the gals at Lemondrop would sex up). Is it their heroism? Their braininess? Their brainy heroics? Their heroic brains? Whatever the case, some characters on sci-fi* TV are pretty excellent husbands. Here are the best:
-Captain Awesome (Chuck, Ryan McPartlin): The title character's brother-in-law is, in a word, awesome. He's awesome at the stuff he does. He says "awesome" a lot. And he's a pretty awesome husband to Chuck's sister Ellie Bartowski. Does he keep some secrets from his wife? Yes, for national (and Chuck's) security. No one's perfect, no matter how awesome they are.
-Hermes Conrad (Futurama, Phil LaMarr): OK, he's a bit stiff. But the former Olympic Limbo star is a great husband to LaBarbara. Though it should be noted that he's really bad at picking family vacations like a cruise on the Titanic or a trip to a forced-labor camp.
-Dr. Sam Beckett (Quantum Leap, Scott Bakula): I could watch Dr. Sam Beckett get in adventures and solve mysteries all day long. Which is why I'm grateful for SyFy marathons of QL. While he has a hard time actually being there for his wife (given the time travelling), it's always been my theory that he concocted Project Quantum Leap to prevent his wife Donna from leaving him at the altar. If a guy will hop about time for you, he's a keeper.
-Dan Vassar (Journeyman, Kevin McKidd): I'm still pissed at the Peacock for canceling this sci-fi bundle of goodness. And, no, it's not the exact same thing as Quantum Leap. Dan is a reporter who happens to (quantum) leap about in time and solve mysteries. He is as loving a husband as an inadvertant time-tripper can possibly be. His wife, Katie, is the only person he really trusts with his condition and really does all he can to not let her down. He has risked life and limb for her time and time again. Sure he sometimes spends time with his ex-fiancee, Livia, but he can't help it, OK. It's something to do with inter-linked karma that NBC never let them fully explore.
Discussion
Dan Vassar (Journeyman, Kevin McKidd) is the best: handsome, sexy, sweet and faithful!!!
Oh Tom, I love this post! But I have to chime in, and try not to sound like a total geek in the process!
By far (BY FAR!) Jonathan Kent from any of the superman show (the adventures of superman, lois & clark, smallville, the animated series) . He feel in love with the love of his life (martha) at a very early age, and after years of heartbreak and waiting for her he actually gets the girl. He stands by her through many (many) heartbreaking tries at having a child. He always puts his wife ahead of what he wanted (her health over his desire to have a family) He was a war hero and works as a farmer: what is more all american then that!! And to top it all off he takes in an 'alien' child and raises him as his own, doing whatever he can to protect and fosters that child along the way. He is the real superman! (and I can't believe you didn't list him!)
Can't wait for the men that fit under the "supernatural characters" list...cause I'll write for days about how the ultimate perfect boyfriend is Spike (Buffy) Can you say invisible sex anyone?!
p.s. I have a slightly unnormal crush on Scott Bakula, so thank you for putting him on your list!
Darling,
How could you miss Captain Benjamin Sisko of Deep Space 9. First, the dude was hot.
He was an amazing cook, great single dad, supportive boyfriend, loyal friend, strong leader and all around good guy with a solid moral compass. Granted, he was a widower, but I don't think that should disqualify him from the category as they did some flashback shows with his dead wife.
Yeah, that's right, I'm a geek.
The only Sci-Fi I watch is Lost... good call with Jin. J.J. Abrams isn't big on fathers, so there usually aren't a lot of good husbands, but Jin is the exception.
I don't think Riker would make a good husband. He was always too much in love with the Enterprise. Besides, I find Troi annoying. Most of the guys in the Star Trek series were single and busy wandering the galaxy.
I favor the Tom Baker version of Dr. Who. We don't known he was a husband, but after hundreds of years of lifetimes, he must have tried marriage once or twice.
On the other hand, Dr. Who would not make a good husband - constantly getting you lost in some other time and space. Which bring me to the terrible truth about women - I don't think we fall for sci-fi heroes based on their husbandly qualities.
I don't know...I wouldn't put faith in a younger Riker, but an older Riker, matured from experience, fully knowing himself, and realizing his ambitions would be someone to watch out for...but I'm board with you about Troi. She was always to...middle of the road?...not really present?....boring?
My unlisted vote would be for Sheriff Jack Carter (Colin Ferguson) from Eureka. True, he is divorced, but he is a devoted father, an extremely capable peace keeper, easy on the eyes, and you gotta admire the level of self-confidence he has. C'mon, he is quite literally the most unintelligent guy in the town, and its his job to keep the peace!
