TV's Top 20 Robots Ranked

Television has featured a wide array of robotic characters, from loyal mechanical pets to sophisticated androids, entertaining audiences for decades. This compilation highlights the 20 most memorable automatons to have appeared on the small screen.

The recent debut of "Ann Droid" on the BBC, starring Diane Morgan as an elderly care bot assigned to a skeptical pensioner played by Sue Johnston, marks the latest addition to this lineage of on-screen robots. The series explores the dynamic between the secondhand care bot and its new owner.

This list celebrates the enduring presence of robots in television programming. The selection process aims to identify and rank the most iconic and impactful robotic characters that have captured viewers' imaginations across various genres and eras. The countdown of the top 20 robots is now underway, showcasing a diverse range of cybernetic personalities.