Zooey Deschanel struck small-screen gold when she landed the role of Jessica Day on Fox's new hit comedy "New Girl." The raven-haired beauty (born January 17, 1980) is so perfect for the "adorkable" role, we simply can't picture anyone else stepping into Jess's brightly colored ballet flats. That said, Zooey has brought her special brand of quirkiness to several other TV series and commercials, and what better time to look back on five of her most amazing small-screen moments than her 32nd birthday?

Fox's new animated version of "Napoleon Dynamite" (debuting this week) is just the latest TV series to spring from a successful movie. Some of these have beaten the odds to become classic television, while others flopped instantly. So pop some popcorn and join us as we look back at some of the best and worst big-screen-to-small-screen adaptations.

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Patrick Dempsey flashes that McDreamy grin of his (Vivian Zink/ABC)Patrick Dempsey, better known to millions of "Grey's Anatomy" fans as Dr. Derek Shepherd, or "McDreamy," is celebrating his 46th birthday on January 13. To celebrate, we're taking a walk down memory lane with the sexy doc's 10 best "Grey's Anatomy" moments. From swoon-worthy romantic gestures to devastating depictions of anger, these are the scenes that make Derek a character for the TV history books.

Dr. Derek Shepherd, Meet Intern Meredith Grey (Season 1)
In his first scene with "Grey's Anatomy's" protagonist Meredith Grey, Patrick Dempsey plays the charming Dr. Derek Shepherd so effortlessly that it is pretty much impossible not to fall for him right along with her. In fact, he's so charismatic that it's difficult to criticize him when he lies about being new in town just to up his chances of winning over Meredith.

Lifetime's addictive reality hit "Dance Moms" returns for Season 2 this week, with drill-sergeant dance teacher Abby Lee Miller once again molding her young students into some of the top dancers in the country. Now we can't get Abby Lee to come to your house and yell at you while you work out, but this week's Yahoo! TV giveaway might be the next best thing: a "Dance Moms"-themed workout prize pack.

The prize includes a Lifetime gym bag and water bottle, a gym towel bearing the "Dance Moms" logo, as well as "Dance Moms"-branded workout gear: gym shorts, leg warmers, and a sweatshirt. So you can dance along with Abby's girls at home, or flash your reality-TV obsession the next time you hit the gym. (And if you just want to wear the sweatshirt and sip the cocktail of your choice out of the water bottle while watching "Dance Moms" on your couch, we're not gonna stop you.)