Every Tuesday, The Fold takes a brief look at six of, well, anything in “The Six Pack.”

1. Jack Bauer, “24” (Kiefer Sutherland)

Sutherland’s raspy voice has two functions: shouting, and whispering. It’s hard to avoid 24 because it is a blast to ponder how Bauer will kill someone next. Beware of: flare guns, neck snapping with legs and vampire bites.

2. Dr. Perry Cox, “Scrubs” (John C. McGinley)

Sadly, there was only enough room on this list for one snarky, cynical purveyor of medicine (sorry Dr. House). Cox is one of the most sarcastic, indignant, yet enjoyable characters on network television. You got that, newbie?

3. Denny Crane, “Boston Legal” (William Shatner)

If you need one reason to watch ABC (for any reason) it is due to Shatner’s hilarious portrayal as self-satisfied lawyer Denny Crane. Finally, the world can see Bill as more than just Captain Kirk.

4. Jim Halpert, “The Office” (John Krasinski)

Halpert’s amusing array of reactions and expressions make the show one of the most irresistible programs of the last few years. Each week, millions tune in to see if he’ll finally get with office secretary Pam, or how he will torture co-worker Dwight. And sometimes both.

5. Theodore “T-Bag” Bagwell, “Prison Break” (Robert Knepper)

The only character on the list with a prosthetic limb and a charming, yet eerily shuddersome Southern dialect. Knepper slithers around the screen like a snake, and serves his purpose of terrifying viewers and fellow actors. Easily TV’s most accessible sexual predator.

6. Sean McNamara, “Nip/Tuck” (Dylan Walsh)

One of cable TV’s least rewarded, hard-working actors can pull off any scene, whether it is punching his on-screen son in the mouth or performing surgery on a host of questionable characters.

Derek Walker is a Web reporter for the Northern Star.