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List of The Munsters characters

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Source revisionJun 27, 2026
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The following is a list of recurring characters in the CBS sitcom The Munsters and other related projects.

The Munsters

The Munsters' pets

Igor - Grandpa's pet Transylvanian bat. In the 2022 film, Igor (portrayed by Sylvester McCoy) was originally a servant of the Count before he was turned into a bat so that he can travel to North America with them.

Spot - A large fire-breathing reptile, whose lair is under the stairs. Spot chases cars, and sometimes catches them. When he leaves his lair, only his tail can usually be seen on screen. In the 13th episode of Season 2, "Underground Munster", Spot runs away and is mistaken for a dangerous monster when he is sighted in the sewer. Herman goes down the manhole to search for Spot but is also mistaken for a dangerous monster. In "The Munsters Today," Spot's presence in the show is usually depicted by his fire breath emerging from the entrance to his lair. Also in the show, Spot's tail was shown in a redesigned form.

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