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Whenever a female protagonist has to consult with or bring in an expert on some obscure and/or technical subject, said expert will invariably turn out to be socially awkward and generally unattractive, but [[AbhorrentAdmirer clearly smitten with her]]. A Horny Scientist is not, as a rule, sexually aggressive, and may in fact turn out to be [[{{Adorkable}} strangely endearing]] in [[UglyCute his]] [[GeekyTurnOn own]] [[GiveGeeksAChance geeky]] [[NerdsAreSexy way]], but rarely actually becomes even a TemporaryLoveInterest.

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* ''Anime/CowboyBebop The Movie'' has one, who makes Elektra agree to go on a date with him in exchange for testing her blood for the MacGuffin.

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* ''VideoGame/Fallout2'': One of the possible team acquisitions is scientist [[http://www.gamebanshee.com/fallout2/talkingheads/myron.php Myron]]. He is definitely horny. And sleazy.
* ''VideoGame/FalloutNewVegas'' has Dr. Dala in the Old World Blues DLC. She and the other doctors each became a BrainInAJar so they could continue doing [[ForScience SCIENCE!!!]] after their bodies died. Dr. Dala is the only female among the five, and it's been so long since she last had sex (or for that matter, any sensations involving physical touch,) that if the player has the Lady Killer perk, they can bring Dr. Dala to mental climax just by ''talking and breathing'' to her.

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[[caption-width-right:256:Did they ''have'' to make their explosive mutant a female? The looks on their faces say "yes".]]

* ''Series/OrphanBlack'': Scott has a crush on Cosima and remains a loyal friend even after it's clear she's interested in someone else.

* Douglas and Adam from ''WesternAnimation/FostersHomeForImaginaryFriends'', perhaps in a ShoutOut to most of the male fans of the show.

* Literature/KateDaniels has to deal with Saiman's efforts to bed her whenever she needs his assistance.

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* A female example appears in Manga/DefenseDevil, who never stop flirting and showing off in very {{Stripperiffic}} outfits whenever the male protagonist comes to her for help.

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* Agent J in ''Film/MenInBlack'' mistook a medical examiner for a horny scientist when she was actually nervous (and trying to clue him in on an alien hiding under the table, which he took as {{double entendre}}s).

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* Scully on ''Series/TheXFiles'' had two of these, Agent Pendrell and Frohike of the Lone Gunmen.

---> '''Rocky''': You know, when a male and female calliphorid fly mate, they stay joined for up to one and a half hours. One and a half, doctor.
---> '''Scully''': You know, Rocky... I'm a mother.
---> '''Rocky''': Mothers are women, too.
* Richard Sanders made a guest appearance on ''Series/DesigningWomen'' as a scientist with the hots for Charlene.

* Scott from ''Series/OrphanBlack'' has a crush on Cosima and remains a loyal friend even after it's clear she's interested in someone else.

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* One of the possible team acquisitions in the {{R|olePlayingGame}}PG game ''VideoGame/{{Fallout 2}}'' is scientist [[http://www.gamebanshee.com/fallout2/talkingheads/myron.php Myron]]. He is definitely horny. And sleazy.

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* Despite no one ever needing to consult with him, Tedd from ''Webcomic/ElGoonishShive'' is clearly a HornyScientist, albeit a successful one - [[spoiler:he and Grace have one of the longest-running relationships in the story.]] Dr. Germahn from the Q&A strips is also this, doing stuff like creating potions that [[TheNudifier will make sweat dissolve clothes]].
* Dr. Schlock of ''Webcomic/SluggyFreelance'' can be quite the perv. Strangely, even though his specialty is inflatable technology, we've never seen him … let's say, combine work and play. Given his lack of skill with genetics, he presumably succeeded at some point, since [[spoiler:4-U City's Rammer is his son.]]
* Dr. Disaster from ''Webcomic/GunnerkriggCourt'' [[spoiler:is this towards Jones.]]

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* ''Film/XMenFirstClass'': Subverted. When Agent Moira [=MacTaggert=] has to find an expert on genetic mutation (specifically one who has researched the possible manifestation of superpowers in humans), she ends up meeting [[Characters/XMenFilmSeriesProfessorCharlesXavier Charles Xavier]] on the day he is awarded his [=PhD=] in genetics. Dr. Xavier is horny alright, and he uses his geeky pick-up lines on Moira the instant he sees her. But instead of being undesirable, Charles is a [[PrettyBoy gorgeous]], [[TheCharmer charming]], [[SharpDressedMan well-dressed]] [[HotScientist academic]]--he's even a womanizer to boot. Although Moira brushes off his amorous advances at first to focus on her investigation of the Hellfire Club, she does become Xavier's ImpliedLoveInterest by the finale.

* ''Film/XMenFirstClass'': Subverted. When Agent Moira [=MacTaggert=] has to find an expert on genetic mutation (specifically one who has researched the possible manifestation of superpowers in humans), she ends up meeting Charles Xavier on the day he is awarded his [=PhD=] in genetics. Dr. Xavier is horny alright, and he uses his geeky pick-up lines on Moira the instant he sees her. But instead of being undesirable, Charles is a [[PrettyBoy gorgeous]], [[TheCharmer charming]], [[SharpDressedMan well-dressed]] [[HotScientist academic]]--he's even a womanizer to boot. Although Moira brushes off his amorous advances at first to focus on her investigation of the Hellfire Club, she does become Xavier's ImpliedLoveInterest by the finale.

* Inverted in ''Podcast/WelcomeToNightVale'', in which a non-scientist (Cecil the narrator) starts fangirling every time he sees Carlos, Night Vale's resident {{Omnidisciplinary|Scientist}} HotScientist.

* Dr Frank N. Furter from ''Film/TheRockyHorrorPictureShow'' is a transsexual, alien scientist who creates a FrankensteinsMonster so he can have sex with it though he is better at bedding AnythingThatMoves than most examples of this trope.

In contrast, a male protagonist will get a HotScientist.

* ''Film/XMenFirstClass'': Subverted. When Agent Moira [=MacTaggert=] has to find an expert on genetic mutation (specifically one who has researched the possible manifestation of superpowers in humans), she ends up meeting Charles Xavier on the day he is awarded his [=PhD=]. Dr. Xavier is horny alright, and he uses his geeky pick-up lines on Moira the instant he sees her... and he's a [[HotScientist gorgeous, charming, well-dressed academic]]--he's even a womanizer, to boot. Although Moira brushes off his amorous advances at first to focus on her investigation of the Hellfire Club, she does become Charles' ImpliedLoveInterest by the finale.

---> '''Rocky''': You know, when a male and female calliphorid fly mate they stay joined for
---> up to one and a half hours. One and a half, doctor.
---> '''Scully''': You know, Rocky ... I'm a mother.

* ''Film/XMenFirstClass'': Subverted. When Agent Moira [=MacTaggert=] has to find an expert on genetic mutation (specifically one who has researched the possible manifestation of superpowers in humans), she ends up meeting Charles Xavier on the day he is awarded his [=PhD=]. Dr. Xavier is horny, alright, and he uses his geeky pick-up lines on Moira the instant he sees her... and he's a gorgeous, charming, well-dressed academic. Although Moira brushes off his flirtation at first to focus on the task at hand, she does become Charles' ImpliedLoveInterest by the finale.

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* Scott from ''Series/OrphanBlack'' has an unrequited crush on Cosima and remains a loyal friend even after it's clear she's not interested in him.

* ''VideoGame/FalloutNewVegas'' has Dr. Dala in the Old World Blues DLC. Her and the other doctors each became a BrainInAJar so they could continue doing [[ForScience SCIENCE!!!]] after their bodies died. Dr. Dala is the only female among the five, and it's been so long since she last had sex (or for that matter, any sensations involving physical touch,) that if the player has the Lady Killer perk, they can bring Dr. Dala to mental climax just by ''talking and breathing'' to her.

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* ''Series/{{Battlestar Galactica|2003}}'' included one without a female protagonist to focus on. Gaius Baltar is characterized as a brilliant scientist who aspires to having "hot and cold running interns".

* ''Series/{{Battlestar Galactica|Reimagined}}'' included one without a female protagonist to focus on. Gaius Baltar is characterized as a brilliant scientist who aspires to having "hot and cold running interns".

* One episode of ''Series/TheBigBangTheory'' has an FBIAgent played by ElizaDushku interview Leonard, only for her to get annoyed since [[AllMenArePerverts he's only interested in hitting on her]]. [[LovableSexManiac Howard]] usually fulfills this role, however.

* Shinra Kishitani from ''LightNovel/{{Durarara}}''. Unlike most examples, [[CuteMonsterGirl Celty]] actually has to live with him and he wishes that it would stop being just InnocentCohabitation (having gotten a crush on her since he was 4, long story). At the very least there's some mutual feelings between them (although she's very [[{{Tsundere}} tsun tsun]] about it) and he's by miles more attractive than the usual example.

Whenever a female protagonist has to consult with or bring in an expert on some obscure and/or technical subject, said expert will invariably turn out to be socially awkward and generally unattractive, but [[AbhorrentAdmirer clearly smitten with her]]. A HornyScientist is not, as a rule, sexually aggressive, and may in fact turn out to be [[{{Adorkable}} strangely endearing]] in [[UglyCute his]] [[GeekyTurnOn own]] [[GiveGeeksAChance geeky]] [[NerdsAreSexy way]], but rarely actually becomes even a TemporaryLoveInterest.

* ''CowboyBebop The Movie'' has one, who makes Elektra agree to go on a date with him in exchange for testing her blood for the MacGuffin.
* A female example appears in the DefenseDevil-manga, who never stop flirting and showing off in very {{Stripperiffic}} outfits whenever the male protagonist comes to her for help.
* There are two in the Black Order's Asian Branch in DGrayMan: Director Bak Chang, who has the hots for Lenalee and stalks her, and minor character Rohfa, who is quite infatuated with Allen.
* Shinra Kishitani from ''{{Durarara}}''. Unlike most examples, [[CuteMonsterGirl Celty]] actually has to live with him and he wishes that it would stop being just InnocentCohabitation (having gotten a crush on her since he was 4, long story). At the very least there's some mutual feelings between them (although she's very [[{{Tsundere}} tsun tsun]] about it) and he's by miles more attractive than the usual example.
* ''{{Naruto}}'': Shiho, the cryptographer with an instant crush on Shikamaru counts more as this trope than HotScientist, though she is kind of adorable in a mousy, nerdy way.

* Subverted in the first ''CharliesAngels'' film. The socially inept Horny Scientist Sam Rockwell smitten with Dylan Sanders [[spoiler:turns out to be the BigBad using the girls to get to Charlie.]]

* In ''SilenceOfTheLambs'', Clarice Starling has to deal with two of them at once - and, if you believe the book and the last few scenes of the movie, ends up dating one of them.
* In ''City Of The Dead'' one of the Doctors (whose name escapes me) Has sex with [[ZombieApocalypse zombies]].
** [[CompletelyMissingThePoint He's not really an assistant, though, so it might not count.]]
* [[KateDaniels Kate Daniels]] has to deal with Saiman's efforts to bed her whenever she needs his assistance.

* ''TruCalling'' used a HornyScientist as a main character (in fact, it seems a large percentage of them are medical examiners or pathologists, which may or may not add a layer of {{Squick}} once the FridgeLogic kicks in).
* Scully on ''TheXFiles'' had two of these, Agent Pendrell and Frohike of the Lone Gunmen.

** And let's not forget Rocky the entimologist from "Lord of the Flies", who is so smitten with Scully that it leads to this lovely conversation:

* ''MurphyBrown'' went out with a brilliant physicist she had interviewed. She expected a quiet evening of stimulating conversation, but found herself accosted by an obnoxious, lecherous CasanovaWannabe.

* One episode of ''Series/TheBigBangTheory'' has an FBIAgent played by ElizaDushku interview Leonard, only for her to get annoyed since he's only interested in hitting on her. [[LovableSexManiac Howard]] usually fulfills this role, however.
* The newer series of BattlestarGalactica included a HornyScientist without a female protagonist to focus on. Gaius Baltar is characterized as a brilliant scientist who aspires to having "hot and cold running interns".

* One of the possible team acquisitions in the {{RPG}} game ''VideoGame/{{Fallout 2}}'' is scientist [[http://www.gamebanshee.com/fallout2/talkingheads/myron.php Myron]]. He is definitely horny. And sleazy.

* Dr. Schlock of ''Webcomic/SluggyFreelance'' can be quite the perv. Strangely, even though his specialty is inflatable technology, we've never seen him ... let's say, combine work and play.
** Given his lack of skill with genetics, he presumably succeeded at some point, since [[spoiler:4-U City's Rammer is his son.]]

* Douglas and Adam from ''FostersHomeForImaginaryFriends'', perhaps in a ShoutOut to most of the male fans of the show.
* Female example: [=DNAmy=] from ''KimPossible''.
* Sheldon of MyLifeAsATeenageRobot loves [[RobotGirl Jenny]]. [[StalkerWithACrush LOVES]] her.

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* Richard Sanders made a guest appearance on ''DesigningWomen'' as a scientist with the hots for Charlene.

* An expert consulted in several sketches of ''RoyalCanadianAirFarce'' is Professor Ick, an unattractive and horny female scientist. She constantly flirts with the interviewers and her explanations always become sexual, usually with pelvic thrusts and moans. She sometimes has a male colleague, who tends to act the same way.
* One episode of ''TheBigBangTheory'' has an FBI Agent played by ElizaDushku interview Leonard, only for her to get annoyed since he's only interested in hitting on her. [[LovableSexManiac Howard]] usually fulfills this role, however.