20 Sitcom Characters We Wished Were Our Parents
After seeing so many sitcoms in our lifetime, only a few parent characters have won our hearts.
- Cyra Sanchez
- 5 min read
Many sitcom watchers grew up wishing their favorite sitcom couples were their parents at least once. That said, who among the numerous parental characters is the best? Check out this list of the top 20 sitcom characters we wished were our parents.
1. Gomez and Morticia Addams
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Starting off strong with one of the most iconic pairings ever, Gomez and Morticia aren’t only known for being one of the best TV couples, but they are also one of the best parents anyone can have. The pair across the series has shown exceptional love and affection towards their kids, Wednesday and Pugsley.
2. Lorelai Gilmore
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Lorelai Gilmore ensured that Rory got a comfortable life despite struggling to raise her alone and without help from her parents. She’s a cool mom anyone would dream of because she’s such a fun but responsible parent.
3. Jack and Rebecca Pearson
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Jack and Rebecca pose yet another pair of a good couple and the perfect parents to grow up with. They would ensure kids are well cared for, and anyone would love that.
4. Bob and Linda Belcher
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Although they are each other’s ride-or-die in the show, rest assured that Bob and Linda would also have their kids’ backs, love them, and be such good people to be around in general. The couple is really unique, and they’d be so fun to have as parents.
5. Phil and Claire Dunphy
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Phil is a very doting husband and considered a cool dad, but he balances Claire’s approach as a wife and a mom who tends to worry about things. Both of them are accepting and open towards their kids, and it’s something anyone would love to feel, especially as we go through our formative years.
6. Cliff and Claire Huxtable
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Claire is stern, firm, and loving, while Cliff is patient and soft. The two would be good parents to their kids. It might be an unusual dynamic, but it works, and some people would want this energy to guide them.
7. Jay and Gloria Pritchett
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They’re one of the most iconic pairings yet. Jay’s flamboyance and independence contrast well with Gloria’s, and they make a good couple. That energy, paired with their efforts to be good parents, makes a good combination.
8. Danny Tanner
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Danny from Full House is one of the best examples of a good father figure in the media. Despite flaws and shortcomings, he’s never failed to be a single parent, which is a challenging role, and he was a gentle parent towards the kids, especially during stressful situations.
9. Uncle Phil and Aunt Viv
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Being the most incredible people ever, Uncle Phil and Aunt Viv stood as great pillars and parental figures for Will in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. The couple was a good influence on their kids, too, and that alone would be enough for anyone to want them as relatives or, better yet, as parents.
10. Terry Jeffords
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Displaying healthy masculinity, Terry is in touch with his emotions and tries his best to be a good husband. He also does well as a great dad. He is very sweet, like anyone who dreams of being a father.
11. Roseanne Conner
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Roseanne shows off a very realistic parenting style that hits too close to home, especially despite the struggles she’s gone through. She might just be one of the best sitcom moms out there.
12. Hank and Peggy Hill
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Despite their bad upbringing, Hank and Peggy struggled to be good parents, but they managed to be around for Bobby and turned out to be good for him despite their flaws.
13. Cam Tucker and Mitchell Pritchett
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Being one of the best parents in the show, people would want to have Cam and Mitchell as theirs. The pairing tries their best to be there for Lily, and who wouldn’t want parents who also slowly grow as you grow up?
14. Lois and Hal Wilkerson
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Lois and Hal may be a flawed pairing, with shortcomings and issues here and there both as a couple and as parents, but they try their best. They love their kids dearly and do what’s best for them, as an ideal parent would.
15. Louis and Jessica Huang
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Navigating through life as immigrants while managing children is challenging, but this couple handles it well and humorously. Louis and Jessica aren’t the best parents, but they are fun to have around.
16. Chilli and Bandit Heeler
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Bluey has been a household name and was considered one of the best sitcoms of all time, according to Rolling Stones. The show portrayed relationships and familial connections well, and Chilli and Bandit display examples of parents you’d want to have.
17. Kitty and Red Forman
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Despite being polar opposites, Kitty and Red balance each other out and manage to be good for each other and their kids. Their affinity and compatibility work well, and that’s a good sign that they’d be nice to have as parents!
18. Sandy and Kirsten Cohen
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Sandy and Kirsten are incredible to have as parents; they might not be perfect, but everything they do for their kids is more than enough. They are amazing and very kind towards their children; people would have that energy growing up.
19. Moira and Johnny Rose
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They may not be the best parents at first, but Moira and Johnny slowly figure out how to be better parents for their children throughout the show in Schitt’s Creek. They were good to each other and their children; if you had them as parents, they would be generous about their wealth.
20. Carl and Harriette Winslow
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Carl and Harriette are the picture-perfect example of good parents: They care and love for their kids and are equally kind towards others.