underdog An underdog is a person or group in a competition, usually in sports and creative works, who is largely expected to lose. The party, team, or individual expected to win is called the favorite or top dog. In the case where an underdog wins, the ...

is a participant in a fight, conflict, or game who is not expected to win. Underdog may also refer to:

Books

* ''Underdog'' (novel), a 2001 novel by Swedish author Torbjörn Flygt * "The Underdog", a Hercule Poirot short story by Agatha Christie in the collection '' The Adventure of the Christmas Pudding'' * ''The Underdog'' (novel), a 1999 children's novel by Markus Zusak ** ''Underdogs'' (anthology), a 2011 omnibus edition of Zusak's first three novels * '' Topdog/Underdog'', a 2002 play by Suzan-Lori Parks

Film and TV

Film

* ''Underdog'' (2007 film), a live-action film based on the 1964 TV cartoon series of the same name * ''Underdogs'' (2013 Argentine film), a 2013 animated Argentine football film * ''Underdogs'' (2013 American film), a 2013 high-school American football film * ''Underdog'' (2018 film), a South Korean animated film * The Underdog (1943 film), an American drama film

Television

* ''Underdog'' (TV series), an American animated television show * ''

The Underdog Show ''The Underdog Show'' was a six-week television series presented by Julian Clary and his dog, Valerie. The series was produced by the independent production company Splash Medi Format The show on BBC2 featured celebrities Julia Sawalha, Anton du B ...

'', a British dog-training show * ''Underdogs'' (TV series), a Canadian consumer-advocacy show * ''Underdogs'', an Irish-language reality show on TG4 * "The Underdog", an ''Agatha Christie's Poirot'' episode

Music

Albums

* ''The Underdog'' (Aaron Watson album), 2015 * ''Underdog'' (Atlanta Rhythm Section album), 1979 * ''Underdog'' (Audio Adrenaline album), or the title song * ''Underdog'' (Brutto album), or the title song * ''The Underdog'', an album by

Stef Lang Stephanie Lang (born December 30, 1988), currently known by her stage name DYLN and previously known professionally as Stef Lang, is a Canadian Pop/RnB artist, songwriter, and producer based in Los Angeles, California. Lang adopted the stage na ...

* '' The Underdog EP'', by Yellowcard, or the title song, "Underdog" * '' The Underdog/El Subestimado'', by Tego Calderón * ''Underdogs'' (album), by the Matthew Good Band * '' Underdogz EP'', by the Axe Murder Boyz, or the title song * ''Underdog'', an upcoming album by Wee Bee Foolish * ''Underdog'', an album by Exilia * '' Underdog: Original Soundtrack'', the soundtrack album from the film

Songs

* "Underdog" (Alicia Keys song), 2020 * "Underdog" (Ida song), 2013 * "Underdog" (Kasabian song), 2009 * "Underdog" (You Me at Six song), 2010 * "Underdog" (Banks song), 2017 * "Underdogs" (song), a 2007 song by Manic Street Preachers * "The Underdog" (song), by Spoon * "Underdog", by Anastacia, the B-side of " Cowboys & Kisses" * "Underdog", by Imagine Dragons from '' Night Visions'' * "Underdog", by the Jonas Brothers from '' It's About Time'' * "Underdog", by Lacuna Coil from ''

Shallow Life ''Shallow Life'' is the fifth studio album by Italian gothic metal band Lacuna Coil. The album was released in April 2009 in Europe and North America through Century Media Records and EMI. As of September 2009, it has sold over 75,000 copies in th ...

'' * "Underdog", by Lil Baby and Gunna from ''

Drip Harder ''Drip Harder'' is a collaborative mixtape by American rappers Lil Baby and Gunna. It was released on October 5, 2018, by YSL Records, Quality Control Music, Motown and Capitol Records. The mixtape features guest appearances from Lil Durk, Nav, ...

'' * "Underdog", by The Lost Trailers * "Underdog", by Motionless in White from '' Infamous'' * "Underdog", by Rock Star Supernova from ''

Rock Star Supernova Rock Star Supernova was a reality television-formed supergroup consisting of drummer Tommy Lee, bassist Jason Newsted, guitarist Gilby Clarke, and singer Lukas Rossi. The band was formed during the second season of the '' Rock Star'' reality ...

'' * "Underdog", by Sly & the Family Stone from '' A Whole New Thing'' * "Underdog", by Testeagles from '' Non Comprehendus'' * "Underdog (Save Me)", by Turin Brakes from '' The Optimist LP'' * "The Underdog", by Reks from '' Rhythmatic Eternal King Supreme''

Other music

* Underdog Records, a Chicago record label whose releases include ''

Screeching Weasel Screeching Weasel is an American punk rock band consisting of Ben Weasel (vocals), Mike Kennerty (guitar), Mike Hunchback (guitar), Zach "Poutine" Brandner (bass) and Pierre Marche (drums). Screeching Weasel is originally from the Chicago subur ...

'' * Underdog, an American hardcore punk band with one release from Revelation Records * Underdog Records, a French record label

Other

* ''Underdog'' (advertising character), featured on National Accident Helpline commercials *

Suzanne Muldowney Suzanne Muldowney (born August 13, 1952), nicknamed Underdog Lady, is a performance artist known for her appearances in parades in various cities throughout the year in her elaborate homemade costumes. She often dresses as the cartoon character U ...

(born 1952), American performance artist *

Haifa Underdogs The Underdogs is an American football team based in the north of Israel, playing in the Israeli Football League, Israeli Football League (IFL). The Underdogs was established at 2005, the year that the IFL was established. In 2007 team became a p ...

, an American football club in the Israeli Football League * Turnspit dog, a breed of dog also known as the Underdog * Underdog Productions, an American animation studio * FC Underdog Chist, a Belarusian football club based in Chist, Minsk Oblast