We've all played this game: "If you were stuck on a desert island, what one object/person would you take with you?"  Usually it's a choice of Album, Book, Movie, Food, and so on.  So I started wondering --

If you were stuck on a desert island, what one TV Character would you bring with you?

The Contenders

1) Patty Hewes:  Damages

Sure, you'd have to sleep with one eye open, but Patty's a pit-bull.  If something needs doing, she's going to find a way to get you to do it, and do it right!  And let's think long-term…  Patty could sue the Earth itself for putting this island in the wrong spot and win.  It doesn't really matter how you ended up stranded on the island.  You can take comfort in knowing that the moment you get off, Patty will make sure someone pays you for it.  A lot.

2) MacGyver:  MacGyver

"What's that you say?  You need a kidney dialysis machine?  Simple, just hand me one of your sandals.  And that sea shell!"  The man can make anything you could ever possibly want or need from the bits and pieces at your feet.  That's a skill that just can't be trumped -- on this island or any other.  And MacGyver comes with all sorts of added benefits you might not have considered.  If there's a hurricane, you can take shelter under his mullet!

3) Thomas Magnum:  Magnum P.I.

"I know what your thinking…" But Magnum's as solid a choice for a wingman as they come.  We'd spend our days drinking beers and cracking wise about the Detroit Tigers.  Enough Hawaiian shirts for the both of us, and if anything heavy comes down, he can protect us with the gun he hides in his moustache.

 

4) Alexis Carrington Colby:  Dynasty

Say what you will about Alexis, but the lady knows how to keep things interesting.  Somehow, she'd find a way to have a love triangle with just the two of us.  And then stab one of me in the back in order to advance her own diabolical agenda before I knew what hit me!  Plus, her 80's evening gown collection has enough sequins to spell out an S.O.S. that can be seen from outer space.

5) Hurley:  LOST

The man has got the nose that knows.  If there's anything to eat on this island you can rest assured, Hurley will sniff it out.  And have you noticed he's the only one of the castaways who's any fun?  Whether it's an impromptu golf tournament, a last-minute luau or just some chill music, you can always count on Hurley to lighten the mood and find the food.

Who would you choose?  Leave a comment and let us know.

Matt Ragghianti is a screenwriter, stand-up comic, husband, father of two and Ironman triathlete. Occasionally in that order.  He has written for the TV show, LOST, and is the writer of the webseries, "The Resistance" for the Starz! network.  He learned everything he ever needed to know by watching television.  Now if he could only remember it…