We Ranked All of Britney Spears' TV Appearances in Honor of Her Trip to Jane the Virgin—Was It No. 1?

Which cameo from the pop star came in at No. 1? E! News investigated

By Billy Nilles Nov 10, 2015 3:00 AMTags
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As the queen of pop, it's a pretty big deal whenever Britney Spears comes to TV to gift us with a little of her acting skills.

On tonight's Jane the Virgin, the Marbella was hit with its highest-profile guest yet when Britney checked in—and found herself smack dab in the middle of a feud with drama king Rogelio (Jaime Camil). It was silly, it was dramatic, and it included a little bit of Brit's iconic dancing—but where does it rank among the rest of her guest appearances throughout the years?

To find out, we took a little trip down memory lane, reliving each of Britney's cameos in order to find out which reigns supreme. And our pick for No. 1 might surprise you...

8. How I Met Your Mother

Britney's appearance as Abby in the season three episode "Ten Sessions" has been credited by HIMYM's creators with putting the show on the map, keeping it off the bubble for the rest of its run. We credit it with being kind of hammy and not all that funny. And the less said about her return later in the season, the better.

7. The Simpsons

It's not that there's anything wrong with Brit's animated guest spot from 2000. It's just that it's so brief, amounting to little more than her saying her name, that it barely registers.

6. The Famous Jett Jackson

Brit's visit to this Disney Channel original series in 1999 was so early in her career, she was performing her breakout hit "... Baby One More Time" in a barn as herself. Something tells us the Britney we know today wouldn't allow herself to be upstaged by a very cheap-looking ghost special effect.

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5. Sabrina, the Teenage Witch

Britney's guest spot in the season four premiere of the supernatural sitcom, again playing herself, coincided with her song "(You Drive Me) Crazy" being used as the theme song to star Melissa Joan Hart's movie Drive Me Crazy. Her appearance here is a little awkward, but that's more the fault of the show's cheesy writing than Britney's.

4. Kenan & Kel

Another cameo early in her career, another scene with Britney playing herself on a cheesy kid's show. No match for Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell's manic energy, Brit wisely went the subtle and reserved route. Bonus points for the joke about the green highlights, something that 2015 Britney would not be afraid of.

3. Glee

This season two tribute to Britney was absolutely insane (seriously, John Stamos played a dentist the kids would visit to get high on laughing gas so they could hallucinate about the singer), but her few cameos throughout the episode were fun. And her pizza and ranch dressing tip is aces.

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2. Jane the Virgin

Britney's visit to the darling CW series was a match made in heaven. Her feud with Rogelio was hysterical, her dancing with Gina Rodriguez was a blast, and that little troupe of backup dancers that followed her every move? The icing on the cake!

1. Will & Grace

Britney's 2006 guest appearance on the NBC comedy is laugh out loud funny. As Amber-Louise, the conservative co-host foisted on Jack (Sean Hayes) when the studio that produces his talk show is bought, she steals every scene she's in. And the reveal of Amber-Louise's true nature? Comedy gold.

Which Britney TV appearance is your favorite? Sound off in the comments below!