Their occupations range from the virtuous Assistant District Attorney, physician, and detective, to the devious bad boy. On their respective television shows we root for their characters in their quest for happiness and/or respect.

It does not matter if they are fully clothed or in a compromising situation; confidence, cockiness and raw sex appeal comes through each time they’re on the screen. Pure attractiveness alone did not guarantee anyone a spot on our list however we’re sure that you will agree with our choices.

1. Jesse Martin
Character: Detective Ed Green
Show: Law & Order
Network: NBC Wednesday 10PM Eastern/9 Central Time NBC Wed 9PM Central Time & TNT Cable Network check your local cable listing.

2. Freddie Prinze Jr.
Character: Freddie Moreno
Show: Freddie
Network: ABC Wednesday 10 Eastern/9 Central

3. Chris Meloni
Character: Detective Elliott Stabler
Show: Law & Order SVU
Network: NBC Tuesday 10 Eastern/9 Central

4. Jesse Metcalfe
Character: John Rowland
Show: Desperate Housewives
Network: ABC Sunday 9 Eastern/8 Central

5. Adewale Akinnwoye Agbaje
Character: Mr Eko
Show: Lost
Network: ABC Sunday 9 Eastern/8 Central

6. Eric Balfour
Character: Brian Peluso
Show: Conviction
Network: NBC Friday 10 Eastern/9 Central

7. Adam Rodriguez
Character: Eric Delko
Show: CSI Miami
Network: CBS Monday 10 Eastern/9 Central

8. Harry Lennix
Character: Jim Gardner
Show: Commander In Chief
Network: ABC Thursday 10 Eastern/9 Central

9. Marques Houston
Character: Kevin Barnes
Show: Cuts
Network: UPN Thursday 9:30 Eastern/8:30 Central

10. Ricardo Antonio Chavira
Character: Carlos Chevira
Show: Desperate Housewives
Network: ABC Sunday 9 Eastern/8 Central

Honorable Mentions: Michael Weatherly of CBS’ NCIS, Mekhi Phifer of NBC’s ER, Brian Hooks of UPN’s Eve, and Mehcad Brooks of ABC’s Desperate Housewives