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Euphoria: The actual enneagram types of Rue, Jules, Maddy, Nate, Kat, Cassie, Lexi, Fez, and Ashtray

The Main Character: Rue Bennett [Type 9]

Core Desire:  To have inner stability "peace of mind"

Core Fear:  Of loss and separation

Core Weakness: Sloth

Core Longing: Your presence matters

Rue definitely does not come across as a peacemaker, as most of what we see of her is reckless and impulsive behavior, however, her intentions are to achieve and maintain inner rest as her mind is constantly battling with mental illness, trauma, grief, loss, and guilt. Rue constantly expresses that she never quite felt peace until she started abusing drugs. Prior to her life as an addict, she was described to be kind, compassionate, sociable. Rue is favored by most of the people in her life, even the ones she constantly disregards safety and well-being for (Leslie, Gia, Lexi, Fez, Jules, etc.) She is very much defined by the people in her life, which is why losing her father was so life altering for her. 9′s care the most about making sure those in their lives are happy even if that means they aren’t. Her choice of path to addiction is an unconscious acting out on that her mental health issues and struggles cause her to be a burden on others and that they would be better off without her. Rue doesn’t feel that she matters to others, nor does she feel that she matters to herself. Rue comes to terms with needing to figure out how to better manage her trauma; Lexi’s play provided her a different perspective of herself and her life.

The Love-Interest: Jules Vaughn [Type 7]

Core Desire: To be satisfied and content—to have their needs fulfilled

 Core Fear: Of being deprived and in pain

Core Weakness: Gluttony

Core Longing: You will be taken care of

Jules is very cheerful, warm, and adventurous. She has an aura that draws others to her. Underneath this free-spirited presentation, she masks past trauma of gender dysphoria, self-harm, and childhood neglect per her mother’s past substance abuse problems. Jules tends to fill herself up through pleasurable experiences with others whether it be exploring her sexuality, dating multiple people at a time, riding her bike, or attending parties. Jules has a hard time focusing on one person at a time because she wants to have her cake and eat it too. She is pleasure focused, thus acts first and thinks later. She can be a positive light to others in platonic friendships in which she cannot gain anything from. Jules wants to feel cared for by others and ensure her needs are being met by others even when it is not being reciprocated by her. She tends to present a fear of commitment and self-sabotages anything that could become something real.  

The Queen Bee: Maddy Perez [Type 3]

Core Desire:  To feel valuable and worthwhile 

Core Fear: Of being worthless

Core Weakness: Deceit

Core Longing: You are loved for simply being you

Maddy presents herself as a tough and confident “bad bitch”, however, behind this persona she is vulnerable, emotional, and sensitive. She desires to withhold status and success despite her disinterest in work. Maddy wants to feel that she has worth because she witnessed what it was like to be treated as if you have none. She learned while young that the world values and honors superficial things such as status, wealth, and beauty so sets out to create this for herself. As a child, she performed in beauty pageants. As a teen, she always shows up in bold make-up and eye-catching fashion, leads a popular girl-friend group, becomes a cheerleader, dates a well-off popular jock, and studies the rich in hopes of becoming one of them. She got a job nannying for a rich woman in hopes of learning more about her and her world. There are very few close ones in her life she lets see her with her guard down which is why disloyalty is so heartbreaking to her. She wants to feel loved for who she truly is, not just what she presents.

The Adversary: Nate Jacobs [Type 8]

Core Desire: To protect themselves (to be in control of their own lifeand destiny)

Core Fear: Of being harmed or controlled by others

Core Weakness: Lust/Excess

Core Longing: You will not be betrayed

Nate’s personality is manifestation of his privilege and childhood trauma. He was born to a well-off family but with lies and secrets. His father’s explicit private life altered his emotional and physical development as he is unsure about his sexuality and thus insecure about his masculinity. He channels his trauma into antisocial behaviors such as driving while intoxicated, beating others to near death, and physical and emotionally abusing/controlling women he dates. While his trauma explains his behavior, it doesn’t excuse it. Nate clearly wants to feel in control of his life and protect himself from harm because no one else ever did. He never allows himself to be vulnerable to his feelings. Perhaps if he allowed this, he could find some inner healing.

The Maverick: Kat Hernandez [Type 4]

Core Desire: To find themselves and their significance (to create an   identity)

 Core Fear: That they have no identity or personal significance

Core Weakness: Envy

Core Longing: You are seen and loved for exactly who you are - special and unique

Kat’s entire character arc is seeking her own an identity while feeling inferior to others. Kat often feels overlooked because she is not the ideal beauty standard, so she overcompensates with dressing in very bold looks and maintaining a fan base via her secret internet alter egos. Kat continues to struggle with her identity as she experiments with sex and dating. She comes to terms with being unhappy with a stereotypical nice gentleman like guy and desiring someone more challenging at the end of season 2. 

The Hot Girl: Cassie Howard [Type 2]

Core Desire: To feel loved

Core Fear: Of being unwanted, unworthy of being loved

Core Weakness: Pride

Core Longing: You are wanted and loved

Cassie is seemingly kind and sweet but very lost and disconnected from herself. From a young age, Casse was admired for her beauty and sensuality but never for who she is. She is very underdeveloped in this way as she cut off that part of herself. Cassie lives for the feeling of being desired by others in which she confuses as love. This pattern leads to frequently being mistreated and devalued by men. Cassie could be described as a “love addict” as she wants to be loved so bad that she is willing to ruin close relationships with others for it. Cassie expresses guilt but doesn’t allow herself space to feel or express unpleasant things. To Cassie, romantic love is all that matters as you are lovable for what you give to men rather than what and who you are.

The Best Friend: Lexi Howard [Type 6]

Core Desire: To have security and support

Core Fear: Of being without support and guidance

Core Weakness: Anxiety

Core Longing: You are safe and secure

Lexi is the most level-headed and stable character in Euphoria and this sets her apart from the rest. She is genuine, dependable, trustworthy, and loyal. She is so loyal that people tend to take advantage of her loyalty because they know she’ll be there for them. Lexi is this way because she wants the same treatment in return. She expresses how unsafe she feels in the world, always expecting the worst case scenario to happen, even more so when things are going okay. This is trauma stemming from her relationship with her father. Lexi values Rue so much because their friendship was the only stable and consistent relationship she had during the timeframe of when her dad was in and out her life. Lexi feels that she is responsible for others as she is only reliable one in most of her social groups. Because Lexi is so overlooked, she was able to develop as an individual in her personality traits and personal values unlike Cassie who got all the attention for her looks. Cassie resents Lexi for being liked for who she is rather than her looks. Despite their complicated relationship, Lexi cares greatly for Cassie and wishes better for her yet their opposite life experiences serve as a barrier for her ability to truly empathize with her struggles. 

The Hero: Fezco [Type 9]

Core Desire:  To have inner stability "peace of mind"

Core Fear:  Of loss and separation

Core Weakness: Sloth

Core Longing: Your presence matters

Fez is calm, collected, family-oriented, and protective. He is most likely a 9w8. He is defined by his family and close ones. His main concern is maintaining his well-being and lifestyle. He fears losing what he has and who is in his life.

The Sidekick: Ashtray [Type 5]

Core Desire: To be capable and competent

Core Fear: Being useless, helpless, or incapable

Core Weakness: Avarice

Core Longing: Your needs are not a problem

Ashtray is isolated, observant, curious, and self-reliant. He takes on the persona of adult rather than child due to being exposed to a lifestyle of crime. While Fezco is his older brother, Ashtray serves as the protector and leader. He wants to be capable and competent to take on all threats. This is unfortunately results in his death and him attempting a shootout with the cops is the first time we ever see him appear childlike.

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How I Met Your Mother: The actual enneagram types of Ted, Marshall, Lily, Barney, and Robin

The Hopeless Romantic: Ted Mosby [Type 2]

“Love doesn’t make sense! You can’t logic your way into or out of it. Love is totally nonsensical. But we have to keep doing it or else we’re lost and love is dead, and humanity should just pack it in. Because love is the best thing we do.“

Core Desire: To be loved, wanted, and needed

Core Fear: Being dismissed, discarded, or rejected

Ted’s main goal in the show is to find love and be loved in return (in almost a desperate fashion). He often does grand gestures to win love interests over and is dubbed as the most romantic guy of the friend group. Ted doesn’t really have much of a personality outside of just wanting to be loved. It is also noted that he is a bit pretentious and is also an architect. His behavior can sometimes look like a 4 but the enneagram is based on motivations rather than behavior. Ted doesn’t behave in much of a helper fashion unless there is a motive behind it (i.e. getting a girl to date him). However, type 2′s are connected to 4′s in that they can look like 4′s when in growth. It can be said that Ted is always in growth mode as he lives and learns from his failed relationships. With that said, Ted is 100% motivated by wanting to be loved, wanted, and needed. Ted isn’t the healthiest 2 and is a bit narcissistic, which clearly affects his behavior not appearing as stereotyped as a 2. He perceives himself to be the victim in a lot of situations when he has done a lot of messed up things to the girls he dated. He judges his friend Barney a lot for his behavior when he is a lot more like him than he realizes. He pressures Robin for life she doesn’t want and doesn’t respect her boundaries. However, the weakness of 2′s is pride and 2′s go into 8′s when stressed so maybe it actually does fit. 

The Humanitarian: Marshall Eriksen [Type 6]

“Yeah, I’m scared, ok? But when I think about spending the rest of my life with Lily. Committing forever with no other women, it doesn’t scare me at all. I’m marrying that girl.”

Core Desire: To be secure and in community

Core Fear: Being stranded and without support or safety

Marshall is very much defined by his loyalty and duty. He gives his all to his job, wife, family, and friends. He even only has been with one woman (Lily) and doesn’t quite comprehend his friends who have many causal relationships. He feels a responsibility to do good by the universe shown in his passion for global warming which is why he became a lawyer. He is very compassionate and always strives to be prepared. He balances out the sometimes impulsive and reckless, Lily. He is very down to earth and very grounded. Marshall is very much affected by those who take his loyalty for granted, shown in his utter mental turmoil after Lily abandons him and when his boss overlooks him so he quits. He values the security his circle brings him when life isn’t always so stable. Marshall doesn’t seem to have excessive anxiety which is the extreme version of a six. He seems to be a very healthy six.

The Bohemian: Lily Aldrin-Eriksen [Type 4]

“Definitions are important.”

Core Desire: To find her true heart and feel deeply seen and known

Core Fear: Being too much or not enough

Lily is a hard character to type. She comes off as a 7 with her optimism, fun-loving, and adventuress nature. She also comes off as a 2 due to her need to always give advice and sometimes assert herself when she’s not needed. However, when 4′s go into stress they look like 2′s. The friend group does put her in a lot of stressful situations. With that said, I believe Lily is a type 4. Lily is deep, introspective, insightful, emotional, and empathetic. She is very in tune with her emotions and challenges everyone else to be emotionally open and true to themselves. She is motivated by a need to be special and unique, as well as, leave her mark on the world. She struggles greatly with her identity and making sure she is living a life that is reflective of her truest self. This is essentially what gave her cold feet at first when she was engaged to Marshall; she felt she wasn’t being true to herself by neglecting her artistic side. She was very much an individualist in high school and college, with her gothic like style. It seems Marshall rubbed off on her a bit with his dutiful nature and stability. She eventually paves her way with her art career, achieving her desire and balancing it out with her duties as a wife, friend, and mother. When 4′s are in growth, they take on behaviors of a 1 and we definitely see this with her. 

The Womanizer: Barney Stinson [Type 7]

“This is going to be legen… wait for it …dary!”

Core Desire: To be free to meet his needs through finding new opportunities

Core Fear: Being trapped in pain or boredom

Barney is a classic 7 but a very unhealthy 7. He is constantly striving to fill himself up while avoiding being tied down. He essentially has a sex addiction and avoids connecting emotionally to protect himself from the emotional pain that could follow a heartbreak. He sees the bright side of every situation, in his case, inappropriately hyping up and idealizing the bachelor (fuckboy) lifestyle. Barney’s utter lack of empathy is quite concerning, though it’s just a comedic TV show so I’ll try not to look at it so seriously! 

The Skeptic: Robin Scherbatsky [Type 5]

“I may not love you the way you love me, but I do love you.”

Core Desire: To be competent and self-sufficient

Core Fear: Being depleted and without resources

Robin is very isolated, logical, and introverted. She very much appears as a 3 because she constantly expresses that her career is her main priority, however, I believe Robin does this because it is the ‘safe’ thing to do rather than having a deep innate desire to be successful. She turns down a lot of potential opportunities due to fears of overextending herself. Robin also isn’t very image oriented; what you see is what you get with her. For Robin, it’s about independence and being able to meet her needs without needing others. She is extremely knowledgeable about means of self protection. She is motivated by a need to capable and competent. I believe that the trauma she faced from having a father who did not accept her for who she is and emotionally neglected her, resulted in this personality development. She believes she must to be enough for herself because her emotional needs were never met. The isolation she creates between herself and others is a survival method she developed and had to unlearn. Luckily, her friends served as a safe space for her to be vulnerable and in community.

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Stranger Things: The actual enneagram types of Joyce, Jim, Nancy, Jonathan, and Steve

The Caretaker: Joyce Byers [Type 9]

“Will wanted me to give him some space, so I gave him few feet.”

Enneagram wing: 9w8 (Peacemaker along with the challenger)

Core Desire: Having inner stability and peace of mind 

Core Fear: Being in tension, feeling shut out, and being overlooked

Joyce is extremely caring, bright, and has a strong sense of self which is drawn from her wing 8. She has had a tough past with an abusive marriage but has not let it make her bitter or cold person. She clearly desires peace and stability therefore she keeps to herself to maintain this while nurturing the existing relationships she does have with her boys. She is a little weary in letting others in but when he does it’s a strong, long lasting relationship. Joyce may be counted out or overlooked but she is the rock and glue to the characters and contributes a lot to the groups victories.

The Champion: Jim Hopper [Type 8]

“And you keep your shit outta my town. That is the deal. I have done my part, now you do yours. Convince me.”

Enneagram wing: 8w9 (Challenger along with the peacemaker)

Core Desire: Protecting yourself and those in your inner circle

Core Fear: Being vulnerable, manipulated, and left at the mercy of injustice

Jim comes off extremely tough and invulnerable due to his rough past but cares so so much about the people he loves. She is always in protector mode and is the clear hero of the series. I don’t even think his type needs more explanation.

The Warrior: Nancy Wheeler [Type 3]

“I just look forward to you never doubting me again.”

Enneagram wing: 3w4 (The achiever along with the individualist)

Core Desire: Having high status, respect, being admired, successful, and valuable

Core Fear: Being exposed as or thought incompetent, inefficient, or worthless; failing to be or appear successful

Nancy is clever, observant, compassionate, and hardworking. She is goal oriented and a go getter and she desires recognition for this. However, sometimes her need for approval can cause her to discount the important things in life, like her best friend Barb and a good guy like Jonathan. Like Joyce and Hopper, she fiercely advocates for herself and others. She is a feminist icon and is such an underrated character.

The Sidekick: Jonathan Byers [Type 4]

"Being a freak is the best. I'm a freak."

Enneagram wing: 4w3 (Individualist along with the achiever)

Core Desire: Being unique, special, and authentic

Core Fear: Being inadequate, emotionally cut off, plain, mundane, defective, flawed, or insignificant

Like Will, Jonathan is different from others but is more secure in this. He leans more on this wing 3 in his pursuit of big dreams and goal setting. 

The Babysitter: Steve Harrington [Type 7]

"I'm stealthy, like a ninja."

Enneagram wing: 7w6 (Enthusiast along with the loyalist)

Core Desire: Being happy, fully satisfied, and content

Core Fear: Being deprived, trapped in emotional pain, limited, or bored; missing out on something fun

Steve is a classic 7, living for the highs and trying his best to avoid the pain that comes from the lows. He has the hardest time adapting to post high school life as he is sort of aimless about what to do next. He doesn’t want to settle or be tied down. He is more relationship oriented in that he cares what those he loves thinks and wants to be close to others, leaning on his wing 6. He less concerned about control and self protection as a wing 8 would be. 

Note: See my typing of the Stranger Things kids here: https://enneagramwingmiranda.tumblr.com/post/638993297662181376/stranger-things-the-actual-enneagram-types-of

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Stranger Things: The actual enneagram types of Mike, Lucas, Dustin, Will, Eleven, and Max

The Lover: Mike Wheeler [Type 2]

“El, are you there? El? It’s me, it’s Mike. It’s day 352, 7:40 pm, I am still here. If you’re out there, say something… or give me a sign, I won’t, I won’t even say anything, I just… I want to know if you’re okay.”

Enneagram wing: 2w1|2w3 (Helper along with the reformer and achiever)

Core Desire: To feel loved, needed, and appreciated

Core Fear: Being rejected, unwanted and unneeded

Mike is a loyal to a fault going through great lengths to be there for his friends. He was willing to sacrifice himself off a cliff to protect Dustin. He never gave up pursing justice for Will. He also hid Eleven in his home despite the repercussions he may face with his parents and the evil scientists. The hidden motivation behind his actions are to be needed, loved, and wanted. He is very good at intuiting others needs as we see this in his close friendship with Will in season 2 and in his blossoming relationship with Eleven. He sees the good in others and is very trusting which Lucas, a type 6, doesn’t quite understand. He often asserts himself in situations where he is not needed and we see this become a conflict in his relationship with Eleven in season 3. We see him often go into an 8 in stress where he becomes aggressive, outspoken, dominating, and advocating for justice. I believe he leans on both of his wings equally; he shows to have a strong sense of right and wrong but also a innate desire to succeed, be admired, and respected. 

The Intuitive One: Will Byers [Type 4]

"Sometimes the bad guys are smart too."

Enneagram wing: 4w5 (Individualist along with the investigator)

Core Desire: Being accepted for one’s uniqueness 

Core Fear: Being inherently flawed, inadequate, or mundane

Will is the stand out of the bunch not just because of his strong introversion but also his imaginative mind and artistic hobbies. He has never been interested in what his age group has been interested in therefore he is misunderstood by his peers. He also lacked a strong father figure and this has resulted in deep feelings of inadequacy. He desires to be seen and understood by others and it doesn’t help his case that he “died” and lived to tell the tale. I’m hoping to see Will grow more into himself in the upcoming seasons because he is a valuable and important character. His link to the Upside Down proves that. I think he leans on his wing 5 for his intellectual hobbies. 

The Defender: Eleven [Type 9]

“I’m going to my friends. I’m going home.”

Enneagram wing: 9w8 (Peacemaker along with the challenger)

Core Desire: Inner peace and human connection

Core Fear: Instability and separation

Contrary to the life she’s had and the chaotic situations she constantly finds herself in, Eleven is 100% motivated by having inner peace. She is very much values her friends and adoptive family and leans on her wing 8 to protect them. She is a very complex character and this is clearly from the emotional and physical trauma she suffered in her childhood; she is tough but also extremely empathetic and has has the ability to see things objectively rather than emotionally (a true gift of a 9). This is shown in her choosing to spare one of the scientist’s life from Brenner’s lab despite his contribution to her abuse and Eight (Kali) pressuring her to show no mercy. She empathized with Billy and his abuse despite him being a raging bully. 

The Safeguard: Lucas Sinclair [Type 6]

“We have a lot of rules in our party, but the most important is, 'Friends don't lie.' Never ever. No matter what.”

Enneagram wing: 6w5 | 6w7 (Loyalist along with investigator and enthusiast)

Core Desire: To have security

Core Fear: Being without security

Lucas has demonstrated an innate maturity since season 1. He pushes others to practice self preservation. He likes to have a plan in their action and adventure. Lucas is motivated by his desire to be safe so he calls out others in their stupor, so much so, that his friends are nervous to confess their mistakes to him; this clashes with Mike’s agenda as his need to serve, love, and be there for others. Mike’s potential to be compromised by rose colored glasses, poses as a threat to Lucas’s need for security. Max makes it harder for him in achieving security by constantly raising the bar him in their relationship. Despite this, Max’s challenging nature is what is most attractive to him because it somewhat alludes to security. I think Lucas has balanced wings and draws from his intellectual side as well as his adventurous side. 

The Analyst: Dustin Henderson [Type 5]

“You always say we should never stop being curious, to always open any curiosity door we find. Why are you keeping this curiosity door locked?”

Enneagram wing: 5w6 (Investigator along with loyalist)

Core Desire: To be capable and competent 

Core Fear: Annihilation, depletion, and being viewed as lacking in capability

Dustin is the clear intellect of the Stranger Kids clan. He is always learning and storing information, mentally retrieving it up when necessary. He is essentially the one who makes the needed mental connections in their quest for victory. He is awkwardly confident yet insecure. He cares a lot about what others think of him and is motivated by a need to be seen as competent. Dustin’s friends mean the world to him and valuing that security from this support/community shows that leans on his wing 6. 

The Advocate: Max Mayfield [Type 8]

“It's just, I know I can be a jerk like him sometimes, and I do not want to be like him. Ever.”

Enneagram wing: 8w7 | 8w9 (Challenger along with enthusiast and the peacemaker)

Core Desire: Self protection and protecting my people

Core Fear: Being weak, powerless, and controlled 

Max is the toughest one of the bunch with almost bully-like qualities. She marches to the beat of her own drum and doesn’t care what other people think. Her character flaw is that she can be too careless sometimes at the expense of others. She is self aware of that though and does her best to combat it. She is motivated by a need to protect herself because no one ever protected her against the abuse of her brother and step-father. Despite her tough act, she cares deeply for her friends and will do whatever she can to protect them too; She is willing to be vulnerable to bond with them. She does not show to lean on either wing making me think she has balanced wings. She definitely doesn’t like to commit too quickly to anything and keep her options open (7) but also can try her best to mediate (9) when this is required of her. 

Note: In honor of Stranger Things 4 possibly coming out in 2021. See my typing of the Stranger Things adults here: https://enneagramwingmiranda.tumblr.com/post/639047330136522752/stranger-things-the-actual-enneagram-types-of

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The Good Place: The actual enneagram types of Eleanor, Chidi, Tahani, and Jason

The Willful One: Eleanor Shellstrop [Type 8]

“Rule number one-- I get to do whatever I want, and you all just have to deal with it. Rule two: no more Spider-Man movies! There's way too many Spider-Man movies! Too many dorky little twerpy Spider-Men. Rule three: everyone leave me alone.”

Enneagram wing: 8w7 (Challenger along with enthusiast) 

“I'm so ready to learn, it's like my brain is horny!”

Core Fear: Being weak, powerless, harmed, controlled, vulnerable, manipulated, and left at the mercy of injustice.

Core Desire: Protecting yourself and those in your inner circle

Core Weakness: Lust/Excess

Core Longing: You will not be betrayed

Eleanor’s selfish ways were a defensive mechanism she developed to survive her neglectful childhood. As an adult, we must recognize and choose to unlearn these behaviors to be a healthy, better person. Unfortunately, Eleanor did not do this until she was dead. She behaved as an unhealthy 8 would during her time being alive but we see her move toward a healthier 8 during her time in the Bad Place. She is more empathetic and takes on the behaviors of a type 2. She is the leader of the pack, helps/supports others, and brings out the best in all of the characters. 

The Moral One: Chidi Anagonye [Type 6]

“Okay, I've made my decision. I want to... start crying”

Enneagram wing: 6w5 (Loyalist along with the investigator)

“I missed my mom's back surgery because I had already promised my landlord's nephew that I would help him figure out his new phone.”

Core Fear: Feeling fear itself, being without support, security, or guidance; being blamed, targeted, alone, or physically abandoned

Core Desire: Having guidance, security and support

Core Weakness: Anxiety

Core Longing: You are safe and secure

Chidi devoted his entire life to studying and teaching ethics and because of this it’s easy to mistype him as type 1. Chidi is motived by security which inhibited him from making decisions while alive. It was about right or wrong but more about the consequences he’d face from his decisions. When 6′s are in stress they move to behaviors of a 3, becoming busy and arrogant. We see Chidi grow into healthy aspects of a 9 under the influence of his friends. 

The Intrapersonal One: Tahani Al-Jamil [Type 3]

"Reach for the stars," as I said to my good friend Elon Musk. And then he shot his car into space. What a weird creep. Why was I friends with him?”

Enneagram wing: 3w2 (Achiever along with the helper)

“Right now I'm just a girl, towering over a boy, asking him to admit he loves me.”

Core Fear: Being exposed as or thought incompetent, inefficient, or worthless; failing to be or appear successful

Core Desire: Having high status and respect, being admired, successful, and valuable

Core Weakness: Deceit 

Core Longing: You are loved for simply being you

Tahani’s entire worth came from her successes and what others thought about her. Her unhealthy need of praise/approval is what prevented her from achieving what she wanted ultimately in life: respect and success. Tahani’s growth to a 6 had to be achieved so that could be truly whole inside. She needed be authentic, vulnerable, cooperative, and loyal to her new friends in order to be the best version of herself. 

The Interpersonal One: Jason Mendoza [Type 7]

“I love getting my name on stuff. In Jacksonville, I got a flu virus named after me 'cause I kissed a bat on a dare.”

Enneagram wing: 7w6 (Enthusiast along with the loyalist)

“I was scared, dawg, but then I remembered my parole officer's advice, "keep your mouth shut or they'll throw a book at you."

Core Fear: Being deprived, trapped in emotional pain, limited, or bored; missing out on something fun  

Core Desire: Being happy, fully satisfied, and content  

Core Weakness: Gluttony

Core Longing: You will be taken care of

Jason is happy and carefree but an unhealthy 7 due to his extreme impulsiveness. He had to learn to be introspective, empathetic, and creative which is reflective of his growth number (5).

Note: This show emphasizes the idea that good and bad is not relative. We are either healthy and unhealthy versions of ourselves and in order to live a full life, we must be introspective and connect/be empathetic/accepting of others, as well as, cooperative to grow. Let’s be as self-aware as Eleanor, Chidi, Jason, and Tahani in the afterlife while on earth. America should take notes.

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Dead to Me: The actual enneagram types of Jen and Judy

The Hurt: Jen Harding [Type 8]

“I am the woman of the house, I do the protecting.”

Wing: 8w7 (Challenger along with enthusiast)

Core Fear: Being weak, powerless, harmed, controlled, vulnerable, manipulated, and left at the mercy of injustice

Core Desire: Protecting yourself and those in your inner circle

Subtype: Self preservation (Goes after whatever they need, not very patient, needs to take care of themselves and their people)

Jen is the epitome of a challenger. She dominates all situations and crosses a lot of people. She desires justice, which is demonstrated the most in her quest to bring justice to her husband’s murder in season 1. She is uncomfortable with being in pain and does what she can to run from it putting her on a wing 7. 

The Healer: Judy Hale [Type 9]

“The spirits of our loved ones can find a way to come back to us.”

Wing: 9w1 (Peacemaker along with the reformer)

Core Fear: Being in conflict, tension, or discord; feeling shut out and overlooked; losing connection and relationship with others

Core Desire: Having inner stability and peace of mind

Subtype: One to one (Merge with one other person or series of others - as a way of forgetting their own needs and desires; can be confused with 2)

Judy is sweet, caring, and loyal. She is the helper in a sense that she constantly puts others before herself, losing herself in the process. She is unaware of her needs and is almost more comfortable that way. However, her true desire is to have inner peace rather than to be loved. Her subtype explains her parallel to 2 with her care-taking nature. Judy desires to feel as if her presence matters rather than that she is wanted. She has a strong inner critic and moral compass putting her on a wing 1. 

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The Office: The actual enneagram types of Michael, Dwight, Jim, Pam, and Ryan

The Bossman: Michael Scott [Type 2]

“Would I rather be feared or loved? Easy. Both. I want people to be afraid of how much they love me.”

Enneagram wing: 2w3 (Helper along with the achiever)

“An office is not for dying. An office is a place for living life to the fullest, to the max, to… an office is a place where dreams come true.” (Or possibly where people force them to go to earn paychecks… one or the other.)”

Core Fear: Being rejected and unwanted, being thought worthless, needy, inconsequential, dispensable, or unworthy of love

Core Desire: Being appreciated, loved, and wanted

Subtype: Social (More of a leader, proud image of influence, gives to get)

Michael is not an obvious two. He can come across as narcissistic and self centered through his social awkwardness but I believe this is because most of that behavior is acted out on when he is stressed. He constantly gets himself into awkward situations so he acts on his stress often. As we know, 2′s under stress act more as 8′s. They tend to be manipulative and dominating. 2’s with the social subtype can also appear as 8′s. His core motivation is to be liked and wanted. He wants to have love in his live. He demonstrates this by his attempts to make everyone laugh and have a good time at the office. He makes sacrifices and lets a lot slide so that his workers can keep their jobs. His attempts to support others and ease their pain always fail because of his cluelessness in social etiquette. He is the achiever-image driven type putting him on a wing 3.

The Sidekick: Dwight Schrute [Type 5]

“Before I do anything, I ask myself, 'would an idiot do that?' And if the answer is yes, I do not do that thing,"

Enneagram wing: 5w6 (Investigator along with a loyalist)

"Yes, I have a wig for every single person in the office. You never know when you're gonna need to bear a passing resemblance to someone."

Core Fear: Being annihilated, invaded, or not existing; being thought incapable or ignorant; having obligations placed upon you or your energy being completely depleted

Core Desire: Being capable and competent

Subtype: Self-preservation (Concerned about being overextended, protect resources, and limits needs/wants)

Everyone who’s seen The Office is aware that Dwight’s mind does not work like the others. He always wants to be prepared for anything and to be of use to others. He values logic over emotional reasoning and is constantly correcting others. Jim’s practical jokes sets him off balance and stresses him out. He always often retaliates because he wants to prove his competency. I believe the biggest proof of Dwight being an 5 is the letter Michael wrote specially to him. 

“To whom it may concern. The dictionary defines superlative as: of the highest kind, quality, or order, surpassing all else, or others. Supreme. I define it as Dwight Schrute. As a sales executive, as a leader, as a man, and as a friend, he is of the highest kind, quality, and order. Supreme." 

This letter validated his core desire. He is quite anxious about his safety landing him on a wing 6. 

The Comic-Relief: Jim Halpert [Type 9]

“Everything I have I owe to this job…this stupid, wonderful, boring, amazing job.”

Enneagram wing: 9w8 (Peacemaker along with the challenger)

“I am a black belt in gift wrapping.”

Core Fear: Being in conflict, tension, or discord; feeling shut out and overlooked; losing connection and relationship with others

Core Desire: Having inner stability and peace of mind

Subtype: Social (Can be workaholics, overcompensate to feel part of a group, light-hearted and fun)

Jim is quite subdued yet fun-loving. He is uncomfortable being in any type of conflict, this is especially shown in his relationships with Karen and Pam; even more so in the awkward positions he faces working with the interesting characters at Dunder Mifflin.  He values the things in his life (job, family, friends, kids), appreciating what they bring to the table. Jim is certainly defined by these things. He does his best to stay out of the interpersonal drama in the office and entertains himself through pulling pranks on his coworkers, specifically Dwight. It is learned that Jim got his prankster habits from his brothers who essentially bullied him when he was younger. We can assume this contributes to his peacemaker title but his wing 8 influences him to be a bit more vocal and assertive. 

The Underdog: Pam Beesly [Type 9]

“Be strong. Trust yourself. Love yourself. Conquer your fears. Just go after what you want and act fast, because life just isn’t that long”

Enneagram wing: 9w1 | 9w8 (Peacemaker along with the reformer and challenger)

“There’s nothing like a beautiful day at the beach filled with sun surf and diligent note-taking.”

“I did the coal walk Michael! Maybe I should be your boss.”

Core Fear: Being in conflict, tension, or discord; feeling shut out and overlooked; losing connection and relationship with others

Core Desire: Having inner stability and peace of mind

Subtype: Self-preservation (Merge with comfort of routine, doesn’t pay attention to themselves, irritable, and stubborn)

Pam, like Jim, is subdued and would rather stay out of drama and have peace in her life. They are the most ‘normal’ of their coworkers and their similarities are essentially what attract them to each other. She identifies with the things in her life that matter to her. She's very caring, supportive, and empathetic. She begins the series leaning on her wing 1 and appears to be more sloth-like but gravitates more towards her wing 8 as the seasons progress. She experiences the most personal growth out of the characters, allowing herself to have a voice and to matter just as much as everyone else.

The Snake: Ryan Howard [Type 3]

“I’m such a perfectionist that I’d rather not do it at all than do a crappy version.”

Enneagram wing: 3w4 (Achiever along with an individualist)

“People keep calling me a wunderkind.”

Core Fear: Being exposed as or thought incompetent, inefficient, or worthless; failing to be or appear successful

Core Desire: Having high status and respect, being admired, successful, and valuable

Subtype: Social (Wants to be seen as successful, very social, shape-shifter)

Do I even need to elaborate? Ryan is very image-driven. All he cares about is his status, needs, and wants. He wants to be better than other people putting him on a wing 4. He uses people and commits fraud to get where he wants. After he is exposed for fraudulence and loses his status, he appears more like a 9 (sloth-like) for the rest of the show which 3′s goes into when stressed.  

Note: I typed in-depth the presumed main characters. There are so many other characters and I find them really hard to type. Maybe because it’s more of a comedy so the emotional depth isn’t there. Let me know what you think!

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Girl Meets World: The actual enneagram types of Riley, Maya, Farkle, Lucas, Smackle, and Zay

The Protagonist: Riley Matthews [Type 7]

“Dream dreams Maya. You’re going to get everything you want in life.”

Enneagram wing: 7w6 (Enthusiast along with the loyalist)

“Life is so much simpler in black and white.”

Core Fear: To be trapped in pain

Core Desire: To be happy

Core Longing: You will be taken care of 

Riley Matthews is a character that embodies the epitome of hope. She actively chooses the focus on the good rather than the bad and encourages everyone else to do so. When the world forces her to acknowledge the realities of life, she takes it extremely hard and struggles to bounce back. However, no matter what happens she still shines her light and makes the world a better place, one good deed and word at a time. Her need to live in an idealistic world, dubbed “Rileytown”, causes her to appear less mature than her peers, as well as, odd and eccentric but Riley Matthews clearly demonstrates that our flaws are also our strengths. Riley is an extroverted character for sure but falls more on wing 6 due to her need for security. She needs to believe that though things change in life, she and her loved ones will never separate. 

The Best Friend: Maya Hart [Type 6]

“Awards are a scam. A girl like me never had a chance, Matthews. Never had a chance.”

Enneagram wing: 6w7 (Loyalist along with the enthusiast)

“Trying to put myself out of misery.”

Core Fear: Having security, guidance, and support.

Core Desire: Fearing fear itself, being without support, security, or guidance; being blamed, targeted, alone, or physically abandoned

Core Longing: You are safe and secure

Maya is realistic, confident, bold, and outspoken. However, in contrast to Riley, she embodies the epitome of hope breeding eternal misery because much of her life has proven that. She is constantly doubting that good things will happen in her life. Riley brings to the table what Maya lacks and I believe this is what draws them together and sanctifies their close friendship. Riley encourages her to hope for the best and luckily the best does come. Maya challenges others for sure which is why I pegged her as an 8. I believe she is the one to one subtype which can make 6′s be mistyped as 8′s. Her true motivation is being safe (as someone pointed out in the comments which has been removed as of now). She ultimately finds that in her friendship with Riley and her newfound family with Shawn. She attempts to find pleasure in mischief and risk taking to avoid her pain putting her on a wing 7.

The Intellect: Farkle Minkus [Type 5]

“A Farkle is a nerdy, little scientist genius.”

Enneagram wing: 5w4 (Investigator along with an individualist)

“I feel ya. Lets say you and I play by our own rules.”

Core Fear: Being annihilated, invaded, not existing, or incapable

Core Desire: Being capable and competent

Core Longing: Your needs are not a problem 

Farkle is defined by his intelligence and ability to think about things more advanced than his peers. Farkle enjoys this title and doesn’t really have much of an identity outside of it. We don’t get that emotional depth from him like we do with the other characters because he is very much emotionally closed off. He is logical and the friend you call when you want to discuss important things. He only is  insecure about his role as “the genius” when other people bully him for his gifted nature. This causes him to feel as if he lacks what other people have (particularly Lucas) which puts him on wing 4. 

The Alpha Male: Lucas Friar [Type 9]

“I think I’ve been the most changed by these people. I know whatever I’m feeling I can say it and they’ll listen.”

Enneagram wing: 9w8 (Peacemaker along with a challenger)

“Did you really think there was something you can put in this window to keep me from helping you?”

Core Fear: Being in conflict, feeling shut out, losing connection with others

Core Desire: Inner stability 

Core Longing: Your presence matters

Lucas is defined by how much he cares about his friends. He also holds on to his Texas roots because he believes they are an essential part of who he is. His identify is rooted in these things, Lucas wouldn’t be much of a character without these ties. He tends to be protective rather than perfectionistic and principled so that lands him on wing 8. 

The Prodigy: Isadora Smackle [Type 4]

“Intelligence, compassion, integrity, courage. That army is the real you. No matter what you look like.”

Enneagram wing: 4w3 (Individualist along with the achiever)

“My outward appearance now seems to represent the current trends agreeable to the general populace.”

Core Fear: Being inadequate, emotionally cut off, plain, mundane, defective, flawed, or insignificant 

Core Desire: Being unique, special, and authentic

Core Longing: You are loved and seen for who you are (special and unique)

Smackle, much like Farkle, is unqiue and nerdy but Smackle has a quality about her that makes her much more rare. While Farkle is motivated by knowledge, Smackle is motivated by understanding the world around her in it’s depth and complexity and because of this, she beats Farkle every time.  It is this authenticity that radiates from her steaming from her autistic condition. She clearly generates her self-worth from her uniqueness and her successes. She is the overachieving type putting her at a wing 3. 

Note: Zayn Babineaux was not a very devleoped character. His type is hard to pinpoint rather than me just stereotyping him. He is described as a smooth talker, confident, as well as, someone Lucas has to often get out of trouble. This could make him 3, 7, or an 8. 

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MAYA HART IS A 6.

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Boy Meets World: The actual enneagram types of Cory, Shawn, Topanga, Eric, and Mr. Feeny

The Protagonist: Cory Matthews [Type 2]

“I’m going to fix you, I’m going to fix you, and I’m going to fix you then I’m going to take a bath.”

Wing: 2w1 (Helper along with a reformer)

“Don’t risk anything you aren’t willing to lose.”

Core Fear: Being rejected and unwanted, being thought worthless, needy, inconsequential, dispensable, or unworthy of love

Core Desire: Being appreciated, loved, and wanted

Core Longing: You are wanted

Cory’s main focus is always on other people. He is the caretaker and protector of his loved ones. He believes in the power of love and risks it all to make sure Shawn and Topanga are happy or okay. However, the way he demonstrates this led me to at first thinking he was The Protector (8). This makes sense, however, because at a 2′s stress point they behave as an 8. It is clear though that Cory is motivated by love rather than control. His wing is most definitely a 1. He stands out from his peers with his high moral views. He always does the right thing and often doesn’t understand why others do not posses his life view and sense of morality. He most certainly expects himself from other people. 

The Best Friend: Shawn Hunter [Type 4]

“I don’t know anything. I don’t even know who I am.”

Wing: 4w5 (Individualist along with an investigator)

“I’m afraid of getting hurt okay? I’ve seen the look in my father’s eyes every time someone walks out because he’s not good enough.” 

Core Fear:  Being inadequate, emotionally cut off, plain, mundane, defective, flawed, or insignificant

Core Desire: Being unique, special, and authentic

Core Longing: You are seen and loved for who you are 

Shawn is somewhat an unhealthy 4. He strives to develop an identity and sense of self throughout the entire series. He envies those who have what he feels he doesn’t. He truly feels very internally flawed and lacking in comparison to others, especially Cory and Topanga. He struggles with self expression. He wants to be special and unique in a good way rather than in a negative way that he feels he is. Shawn is quite withdrawn and analytical. He fears to be perceived as incompetent due to where he came from which lands him on wing 5. 

The Soulmate: Topanga Lawrence [Type 3]

“I’ve never failed. Not now. I’ve worked very hard to be perfect up until now.”

Wing: 3w4 (The achiever along with an individualist)

“I do my thing and you do your thing. You are you and I am I. And if in the end we end up together? It's beautiful.” 

Core Fear: Being exposed as or thought incompetent, inefficient, or worthless; failing to be or appear successful

Core Desire: Having high status and respect, being admired, successful, and valuable

Core Longing: You are loved for simply being you

Topanga is very stable, mature, and charismatic. She values her image and good name. She is a feminist icon and a role model. She cannot handle when anything poses a threat to demolish what she’s worked for. For instance, she demanded that Mr. Feeny would give her the grades needed to be valedictorian. She was at odds with herself when Feeny threatened to fail her if she lead Cory and Shawn to succeeding with their assignment. In fact, Mr. Feeny gave her this assignment so that she could learn that failure is unavoidable in life and that she needed to be okay when this does happen. She was also at odds with herself when she had to choose between Yale and being with Cory. Topanga enjoys being unique and special (4) which adds on to her need for admirable and control of her image. However, she truly is one of a kind and her close ones know it. Cory’s family and friends always remind him of that. 

The Older Brother: Eric Matthews [Type 7]

“Life’s tough, get a helmet.”

Wing: 7w6 (Enthusiast along with a loyalist)

“Lose one friend, lose all friends, lose yourself.”

Core Fear: Being deprived, trapped in emotional pain, limited, or bored; missing out on something fun

Core Desire: Being happy, fully satisfied, and content 

Core Longing: You will be taken care of

Eric strives to the see the good in life and take advantage of the adventures that present themselves. However, he can focus too much on these moments, neglecting his duties and responsibilities. The root of his avoidance is inner insecurity. He feels he cannot accomplish worthwhile things. This is a pain he runs away from until life forces him to face it, tackle it head on, and come out gracefully to the other side. Eric falls on the 6 wing for his need to be comforted and guided by the people in his life. 

The Mentor: George Feeny [Type 1]

“To me, a real hero is someone who does the right thing when the right thing is not the easy thing to do.”

Wing: 1w2 (Reformer along with the helper)

“I believe that when you find love, you hold on to it, and cherish it! Because there is nothing finer, and may never come again. And that, my dears, is the most important thing I could teach you.”

Core Fear: Being wrong, bad, evil, inappropriate, unredeemable, or corruptible

Core Desire: Having integrity, being good, balanced, accurate, virtuous, and right

Core Longing: You are good

Mr. Feeny is defined by his morality and virtues. He expects others to behave the same. He truly is influential in his example and mentoring. He obviously lands on a wing 2 for always being there for the people that mean something to him and desiring appreciation for it.  

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Parks and Recreation: The actual enneagram types of Leslie, Ron, Tom, April, Andy, Donna, Ben, Chris, and Jerry

The Protagonist: Leslie Knope [Type 3]

“I am big enough to admit that I am often inspired by myself.”

Enneagram Wing: 3w2 (Achiever along with a helper)

"I care. I care a lot. It's kinda my thing."

Core Fear: Being exposed as or thought incompetent, inefficient, or worthless; failing to be or appear successful

Core Desire: Having high status and respect, being admired, successful, and valuable

Leslie feels her purpose is to make the world a better place, specifically Pawnee, since this is the place she holds dear to her heart and is the most reachable for her. Her identity is defined by her work and her drive and passion are what allow her to continue to move up the latter. She takes rejection and set backs hard, however, she always gets back up and continues to move forward to reach her goals. Her influence shapes the hearts and minds of her coworkers. She inspires them to be better people and to find what they are meant to do in life and do it. Along with her go-getter attitude, she goes above and beyond for her friends (2) and they greatly appreciate her care and efforts. As for her childhood wound, she has described her mother as cold and withholding so we can only assume that she received praise and attention only from the achievements she made. Her mother also works in government and only respects those with an assertive and dominant presence. 

The Sensible Friend: Ann Perkins [Type 6]

“As Leslie’s maid of honor, I really need her bachelorette party to go well, which is why I’m stress eating gummy penises.”

Enneagram wing: 6w7 (Loyalist along with an enthusiast)

“I’m putting myself out there, meeting some new people, having some causal fun, and it’s awkward.”

Core Fear: Fearing fear itself, being without support, security, or guidance; being blamed, targeted, alone, or physically abandoned

Core Desire: Having security, guidance, and support

Ann is by far the most sensible character. She is the person everyone knows they can rely on. Andy unfortunately took advantage of this quality resulting in her becoming his caretaker rather than remaining an equal. Leslie appreciates her sensibility and this is what makes them such great friends. However, Leslie can trigger Ann’s already existing anxiety from her high expectations and good intentioned pushy behavior. Another side of the coin of is her fear of ending up alone. She is constantly dating and even settles a few times to avoid loneliness. It is when she takes the time to be single and soothes this fear that she and Chris end up together. Ann also has an adventurous streak. She likes to go out and have a good time. She just sometimes needs a little push from Chris, Leslie, or Donna.

The True Introvert: Ron Swanson [Type 5]

“That is a canvas sheet, the most versatile object known to man. It can be used to make tents, backpacks, shoes, stretchers, sails, tarpaulins, and I suppose, in the most dire of circumstances, it can be a surface on which to make art.”

Enneagram wing: 5w4|5w6 (Balanced)

“Don’t start chasing applause and acclaim. That way lies madness.”

Core Fear: Being annihilated, invaded, or not existing; being thought incapable or ignorant; having obligations placed upon you or your energy being completely depleted   

Core Desire: Being capable and competent 

Ron is an intellect, constantly going off on philosophical tangents about the corrupt ways of government, effective life hacks, and flawed human nature. He believes there is only one way to do things and his ways of going about things are very unique to himself (4). He is a non-conformist. He loves learning new things and adding to his craft. He is a breakfast and wood enthusiast. Ron is quite guarded and withdrawn from the world and prefers this. His childhood wound is that his mother was intrusive and over-controlling so we can assume he felt exposed and defenseless. This followed Ron in adulthood as he had many toxic relationships with women similar to her. Thus, Ron feels he is best served to live in isolation and fend for himself, as well as, rely on cerebral means rather than emotional means. Ron demonstrates his wing 6 with his desire to be safe and have security.

The Entrepreneur: Tom Haverford [Type 3]

“At the risk bragging, one of the things I’m best at is riding coattails. Behind every successful man is me, smiling and taking partial credit. 

Enneagram wing: 3w4 (Achiever along with an individualist)

“‘Zerts’ are what I call desserts. ‘Trée-trées’ are entrées. I call sandwiches ‘sammies,’ ‘sandoozles,’ or ‘Adam Sandlers.’ Air conditioners are ‘cool blasterz’ with a ‘z’ — I don’t know where that came from. I call cakes ‘big ol’ cookies.’ I call noodles ‘long-ass rice.’ Fried chicken is ‘fry-fry chicky-chick.’ Chicken parm is ‘chicky-chicky-parm-parm.’ Chicken cacciatore? ‘Chicky-cacc.’ I call eggs ‘pre-birds,’ or ‘future birds.’ Root beer is ‘super water.’ Tortillas are ‘bean blankets.’ And I call forks ‘food rakes.’”

Core Fear: Being exposed as or thought incompetent, inefficient, or worthless; failing to be or appear successful

Core Desire: Having high status and respect, being admired, successful, and valuable

Tom measures his entire worth from his successes and failures. He is extremely creative and is constantly coming up with unique ideas to form a successful business. 

The Misanthrope: April Ludgate [Type 4]

“I wasn’t listening but I strongly disagree.”

Enneagram wing: 4w5 (Individualist along with investigator)

“If you ever speak me to me in Spanish please use the formal “usted”.

Core Fear: Being inadequate, emotionally cut off, plain, mundane, defective, flawed, or insignificant

Core Desire: Being unique, special, and authentic

April portrays major apathy but it’s clearly done to hide her genuine care and insecurity. She wants to be unique and special, thus overdoing it with her quirky, odd, eccentric, nonconformist talk and lifestyle. Her speech and way of behaving is an oxymoron. She deep down wants what everyone else wants: real love, real friendship, and a successful career. As she grows up and matures, she moves further away from her exaggerated dark persona to a normal expressive, mature adult. However, she adds in whatever she needs to to maintain her individuality. April also values cerebral pursuits shown in her getting accepted to an exceptional veterinary school. Her wing 5 is what helps her identify with so much with Ron.

The Charming Goofball: Andy Dwyer [Type 9]

“It’s fine. It’s just that life is pointless and nothing matters and I’m always tired.”

Enneagram wing: 9w8 (Peacemaker along with the challenger)

“I’m not crying. I’m just allergic to jerks!”

Core Fear: Being in conflict, tension, or discord; feeling shut out and overlooked; losing connection and relationship with others 

Core Desire: Having inner stability and peace of mind

The epitome of Andy’s character is his easy-going nature. He is also very caring and thoughtful. He rarely ever voices if anything is bothering him and we see him go through great lengths to end any conflict between he and April. He attempts to make things right with Ann after their break up but doesn’t succeed. Andy possess a child-like mindset and view of the world and this is what seems to serve as a coping skill for the trials and tribulations of life. This also makes him endearing and what makes him perfect for April as she holds a similar mentality. 

The Nerd: Ben Wyatt [Type 1]

“I don’t even have time to tell you how wrong you are. Actually, it’s going to bug me if I don’t.”

Enneagram wing: 1w9 (Reformer along with peacemaker)

“Stick to the list and you’ll do great. I have total faith in you... (there’s like a 30% chance they’ll both die.)”

Core Fear: Being wrong, bad, evil, inappropriate, unredeemable, or corruptible

Core Desire: Having integrity, being good, balanced, accurate, virtuous, and right 

Ben is straightforward and willing to tell the truth, even if it could offend someone. He likes things to be in order. He often feels like the odd one out in the parks department because he values principles and professionalism while his colleagues behave inappropriately. He admires Leslie for her quirky professionalism. Ben also desires a peaceful environment and will keep quiet about things bothering him resulting in passive aggressive behavior.

The Optimist: Chris Traeger [Type 7]

“The world is my gymnasium, Ron.”

Enneagram wing: 7w6 (Enthusiast along with loyalist)

“I am 100% certain that I am 0% sure of what I’m going to do.”

Core Fear: Being deprived, trapped in emotional pain, limited, or bored; missing out on something fun

Core Desire: Being happy, fully satisfied, and content

Chris is extremely positive all the time to cover up his true inner turmoil. He had a tough childhood and coped with the trauma by avoiding the negative emotions and putting his focus on his health. Thus he became a health nut. In the field of clinical psychology, he would most likely be diagnosed with orthorexia. Chris has a lot of anxiety about life and desires to feel a sense of safety in his life and relationships, thus making him fall into the wing 6. He desires the guidance and support from others (he started seeing a counselor 5 times a week during his depressive episode). 

The Minx: Donna Meagle [Type 8]

“You better watch yourself.”

Enneagram wing: 8w7 (Challenger along with enthusiast)

“Treat yourself.”

Core Fear: Being weak, powerless, harmed, controlled, vulnerable, manipulated, and left at the mercy of injustice

Core Desire: Protecting yourself and those in your inner circle

Donna is the epitome of “an independent black woman who don’t need no man.” She essentially dos onto others what she fears they will do onto her.  Thus, she manipulates and abuses vulnerable men to get what she wants and then leaves them. We can assume that something happened in her childhood that resulted in this relationship pattern. She discusses her grandma dying while having a threesome so this behavior was certainly model for her. She falls on the 7 wing for her enjoyment of life's greatest pleasures. 

The Target: Jerry Gergich [Type 9]

“So I go by Terry now. They already had a Larry in the Parks department, and they suggested that they change my name to Terry. I told them my real name was Garry, and they said ‘who cares?’ What a fun bunch of guys.”

Enneagram wing: 9w1 (Peacemaker along with reformer)

“Well, you know it's like I always say 'it ain't government work if you don't have to do it twice.”

Core Fear: Being in conflict, tension, or discord; feeling shut out and overlooked; losing connection and relationship with others

Core Desire: Having inner stability and peace of mind 

Jerry is clearly a peacemaker in that he keeps his mouth shut despite his constant abuse from his colleagues at the parks department. He identifies with Andy in that Tom was trying to dub him as the new office target due to his similar easygoing nature and clumsiness. He shows that he is a wing 1 in his values of goodness and morality.

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Friends: The actual enneagram types of Rachel, Monica, Ross, Chandler, Phoebe, and Joey

The Protagonist Friend: Rachel Green [Type 3] 

“You know what I figure, if I can do laundry, there's nothing I can't do.”

Enneagram Wing: 3w4 (Achiever along with an individualist)

"It's like all of my life everyone has always told me, 'You're a shoe, you're a shoe, you're a shoe, you're a shoe.' And then today I just stopped and I said, 'What if I don't want to be a shoe? What if I want to be a purse, you know? Or, a hat?'"

Core Fear: Of being worthless

Core Desire: To feel valuable

Childhood wound: You must be extraordinary to deserve love. 

Rachel’s deepest fear is not reaching her full potential in life and this is the driving force behind all of her actions. The symbolism of her being a runaway bride in the pilot episode demonstrates just that, she doesn’t want to settle or live a mediocre life. In adolescence her need for value and significance is demonstrated in her popularity, being head cheerleader, and holding a legacy of being the mean girl. The mean girl trope in pop culture often shows that the meal girl’s deepest vulnerability is feeling as if she is less than others. Being mean to others is her coping mechanism to continue feeling superior. In adulthood, Rachel leaves behind a life of privilege she finds unsatisfying and chooses the ‘road less traveled’ for individuals of her upbringing in which she must achieve things on her own. We see Rachel start from the bottom and make her way to the top. Her career becomes a big part of her identify in that she even neglects her first true love for it. We see that Rachel’s father instilled this childhood wound of valuing superiority in his mistreatment of the lower class. 

The Best Friend: Monica Geller [Type 1]

“And remember, if I’m harsh with you it’s only because you’re doing it wrong.”

Enneagram wing: 1w2 (Reformer along with a helper)

“I've got this controllable need to please people!”

Core Fear: Imbalance

Core Desire: Balance

Childhood wound: You must always be better than you are.

Monica’s defining trait is her need for order in her life and environment. She notices all inconsistencies and errors in not only her home organization but the state of her friends appearances and actions. Her OCD tendencies is a running gag in the series. On the contrary, Monica is very caring and nurturing. She is always there to lend a helping hand and advise her friends. Unlike the rest of her friends, Monica is very aware of where she wants to be and what she wants in life. She feels a sort of instability when her life doesn’t go according to the plan she envisions. She has a hard time adapting to change shown the mourning of Richard and her roommate Rachel. However, she’s not afraid to walk away from things that she knows won’t serve her in the long run even if its hard to do. She cannot relax unless she feels she is living up to the high standards she has set for herself and others. She does not hesitant to let others know where they fall short. Not only does she calls others out but tries to steer them in the direction to what they deserve. We see that Monica’s perfectionistic ways are rooted in her childhood wound from her mom’s constant criticism of her.

The Friend Who Loves Hard: Ross Geller [Type 5]

“You’re means you are. Your means your!”

Enneagram wing: 5w6 (Investigator along with a loyalist)

“You know what the scariest part is? What if there's only one woman for everybody, you know?”

Core Fear: Incompetence

Core Desire: Proficiency

Childhood wound: You must acquire all the knowledge otherwise you are helpless and incapable. 

Ross’s defining trait is his intellect. He often annoys his friends with constant talk of paleontological topics and his need to always be right. Ross not only values education and knowledge but also security. He fears being alone and often takes the leap of faith with romantic partners, however, his trust issues get in the way and result in self sabotage. He exposes his childhood wound in later seasons: his father made him feel incompetent due to his love of dinosaurs and playing with dinosaur toys as a child. Ross also struggles with feeling less of a man and this can be linked to his enjoyment of role playing as a woman as a kid and being ridiculed for it. 

The Friend Who Opens Up: Chandler Bing [Type 6]

“Until I was 25, I thought that that the only response to ‘I love you’ was “Oh, crap!’”

Enneagram wing: 6w7 (The loyalist along with an enthusiast)

“I’m full and yet I know if I stop eating this I’ll regret it.”

Core Fear: Isolation

Core Desire: Comfort

Childhood wound: You must succumb to your doubts because the world is not a safe place anyways.

Chandler’s defining trait is his pessimism. He uses sarcasm and humor as a defense mechanism for his deep insecurity and fear. Chandler longs for closeness and security in his relationships but often sabotages any chance at lasting love. He sticks with what is known and comfortable because it’s predictable (he constantly reconnects with Janice despite his dislike of her). He knows he is a lot to handle so he greatly values his friendships because they accept him for who he is and provide him support and validation. It makes sense that he ends up with Monica because their foundation being built on the already existing trust from friendship, thus providing him safety to trust and open up. Despite Chandler’s neurotic tendencies, he is a fun loving person. Joey, being a 7 himself brings this out in him. 

The Friend With A Heart of Gold: Joey Tribbiani [Type 7]

“I like it. What’s not to like? Custard? Good. Jam? Good. Meat? Good.”

Enneagram wing: 7w8

“You can’t just give up! Is that what a dinosaur would do?”

Core Fear: Being unfulfilled

Core Desire: Contempt

Childhood wound: You must sow all your wild oats or you will be eternally unhappy.

Joey’s personality is defined by his enthusiastic yet easygoing nature. Joey’s main concern is to go out and have a good time. He wants to enjoy life however when things don’t go his way he never lets this get him down. He is quite dimwitted but often acts as the wise fool encouraging his friends and sticking up for them whenever needed. He never really commits to anything, bouncing from job to job and woman to woman. He is essentially always looking for the next big thing and he seems to never find it. Joey’s lack of commitment also demonstrates that he doesn’t really desire the security that comes with it. He subconsciously feels as if he is completely self-sufficient (8). His childhood wound is exposed when discussing his family line. He was the only boy out of 7 sisters and felt as if he had to set up and be the protector. We can assume that his parents having so many children to resulted in him lacking the attention and nurturing a child is supposed to have then. 

The Intuitive Friend: Phoebe Buffay [Type 8]

“If we were in prison, you guys would be like my bitches!”

Enneagram wing: 8w7/8w9 (Balanced: Challenger along with an enthusiast and peacemaker)

“That’s not running, let’s goooo!”

“I have to go before I put your head through a wall.”

Core Fear: Being harmed

Core Desire: Self-protection

Childhood wound: You must be totally independent because relying on others only results in harm.

Phoebe shows many traits of several enneagram types, for instance she shows hints of a 7 and 9 but her assertiveness and independent nature stands out from the rest. Her childhood wounding defines her personality traits, quirks, relationship dynamics, and her lifestyle. From a young age she had to learn how to defend herself and take care of herself due to the abandonment of her caregivers. She is the least connected to her friend group and for a long time lived on her own while the rest of the friends were each others roommates. She refrained from developing any long term relationships and we can first think that it’s because she doesn’t want that. It is later revealed that she never put much thought it which suggests that her independence is engrained into her being. It’s simply all she knew. However, Phoebe’s challenging nature is balanced out by her wings. She can stay positive and be fun loving (7). She develops a alias, Regina Phalange to get in and out of mischief. Her wing 7 is why she identifies with Joey so well. She also can play the role of the mediator to help her friends work out their issues (9). Phoebe also desires to be at peace with all, even her sister Ursula who is totally disinterested and uncaring. She desires world peace and advocates for animal cruelty and vegetarianism. Phoebe is probably the most emotionally healthy character despite having the roughest upbringing.