Can you name these famous TV dads?

By: Olivia Cantor
Estimated Completion Time
6 min
Can you name these famous TV dads?
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About This Quiz

In TV land, there have been many types of fathers who have graced the small screen. Think you can identify these memorable TV dads or which famous TV shows they appeared in? Then take this quiz and find out!
Dr. Cliff Huxtable is the distinguished gentleman of the Huxtable home in this pioneering TV sitcom. What is its title?
The Jeffersons
Mork and Mindy
The Appletons
The Cosby Show
Dr. Cliff Huxtable is the leading character played by Bill Cosby in "The Cosby Show." While now overshadowed by the comedian's real-live controversies, the show was undeniably pioneering during its time.

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Homer is the the donut-loving, beer-drinking underachiever father to the equally inspiring-to-be-an-underachiever, Bart. From which show are they?
The Simpsons
"The Simpsons" is a pioneering show where fast-paced storytelling, in tandem with wacky, but lovable, characters paved the way for other animated shows on the small screen.
Family Guy
South Park
American Dad

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Jonathan Kent is the undeniable all-American dad to an all-American teenager -- even if the angsty farm boy teen is from another planet. Which TV show is this?
Smallville
"Smallville" carried great story arcs while expounding on the Superman mythology during his tumultuous teen years. With the help of daddy, Jonathan Kent, angsty Clark Kent grew up well.
Star Trek: Next Generation
V
Roswell

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Al Bundy is the symbol of the quintessential dysfunctional dad in this equally dysfunctional -- but-highly-popular -- sitcom. What is its title?
Married... with Children
Married... with Children put the dysfunctional family in the limelight of American television. And, in a way, it celebrated it to roaring success.
Leave It To Beaver
The Osmonds
Perfect Strangers

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James Gandolfini played Tony, a family man who takes care of his actual nuclear family while taking care of his other family -- the Mafia. In which show did he appear?
The Sopranos
"The Sopranos" was a hit -- pun intended -- on the small screen. Viewers got to see how a Mafioso could run his household while running the "business."
Goodfellas
Casino
Bugsy Malone

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Jim Anderson is the midwestern middle-class dad who starred in this famous radio-to-TV classic sitcom. What is its title?
I Love Lucy
The Real McCoys
Father Knows Best
"Father Knows Best" was an all-American middle-class depiction of family life. It reflected many of the '50s era values, some of which are now rather contested by today's families since they're quite outdated.
The Honeymooners

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Cameron Tucker and Mitchell Pritchett are both middle-class gay men and fathers. In what sitcom do they display all of these characteristics?
Cashmere Mafia
Modern Family
"Modern Family" is one of the longest-running sitcoms on American television which features gay characters in prominent roles.
The Fosters
Empire

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Ray Barone is the overgrown kid who is also a father, but since he was spoiled by his mother, Debra, he's not so great at being a model dad to his own kids. Which sitcom is this?
One of the Boys
Everybody Loves Raymond
"Everybody Loves Raymond" starred comedian Ray Romano. Apparently, audiences loved this show, too, since it aired for a good number of years.
Saved By The Bell
That's Life

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Ross Geller typifies the younger set of single dads who have to juggle being a father while maintaining a good career and trying to find a woman who will commit to him -- despite his insecurities about himself. In which show could you find him and his pals?
Singles
Reality Bites
Friends
"Friends" showed us how younger people could also try to be fathers while struggling with their own adulthood. Ross was played by David Schwimmer.
The Doom Generation

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Gomez is the dashing dad who woos his lovely wife, Morticia, while maintaining a healthy-but-horrific relationship with his children, Pugsy and Wednesday. From which TV show are these folks?
The Scrooges
The Munsters
The Addams Family
"The Addams Family" was originally a popular published cartoon panel series. It later transferred its popularity to TV and later to film.
The Warwicks

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Lord Tywin heads House Lannister, where he tries to groom his children even if he's a widower. From which TV series is he?
Dallas
Californication
American Horror Story
Game of Thrones
"Game of Thrones" is a very popular TV series which came from books first. Some stories are indeed better fit for television.

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Danny Tanner was that '80s-'90s sitcom dad who tried to raise his children with the help of two of his bachelor buddies. What sitcom is this?
Full House
"Full House" began airing in 1987 and ended in 1995. However, a sequel appeared on Netflix in 2016 entitled "Fuller House."
Daddy's Girls
Early Edition
The Hogan Family

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Mike was the widower who had three sons, and married Carol who had three daughters. What show is this?
Andy Griffith Show
All in the Family
The Brady Bunch
"The Brady Bunch" was one of the earliest shows to portray a blended family. While they have their ups and downs, dad Mike manages on a daily basis.
The Hendersons

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Dan Conner is the blue collar worker dad dedicated to his rambunctious kids and his very opinionated wife. From which show is he?
Hey Arnold!
The Golden Girls
Roseanne
Dan Conner is the dad and husband of Roseanne Conner in the sitcom, "Roseanne." The show is named after comedienne Roseanne Barr who also stars in it.
Cheers

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Tim Taylor likes tinkering with his tools inside his messy garage while trying to fix stuff. Where can you find this dad?
Parks and Recreation
That '70s Show
Home Improvement
Tim Taylor is also known as "The Tool Man" for a good reason. He can be found in the sitcom, "Home Improvement," starring Tim Allen.
It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia

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Archie Bunker is a white blue-collar dad who is bigoted -- and proud of it. In which '70s sitcom did he gain popularity?
Happy Days
The Honeymooners
All in the Family
"All in the Family" made Archie Bunker a household name. Even though its creator didn't intend for the bigoted Bunker to be lovable, the audiences accepted him, proving that audience plurality works in many ways.
Sanford and Son

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If your dad is named Herman and he somehow looks like Dr. Frankenstein's creation, then you know you're watching this classic TV sitcom. What is its title?
The Wonder Years
Growing Pains
The Munsters
"The Munsters" is where you'll see Herman Munster as a monster creation who tries to raise a family. Of course, he had to be married to a vampire girl.
Night Court

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Imagine having a hunky single dad, Tony Micelli, take on a role as a live-in housekeeper in an upper-middle-class suburb, working for a divorced female ad executive and her son. In what show can you find these people?
M*A*S*H
Who's The Boss
"Who's The Boss" tackled the issues of running a household. This time, gender roles and norms were challenged, and they turned out for good!
Family Ties
Three’s Company

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"Modern Family's" eclectic ensemble includes this kooky father who secretly wants to be a professional magician. Which of these dads is he?
Tony Danza
Phil Dunphy
Phil Dunphy is the goofy dad of Haley, Alex, and Luke. They work together well, despite the general kookiness of the household.
Manny Delgado
Jay Pritchett

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Peter Griffin might not have the highest IQ of all TV dads, but he remains a lovable one despite his animated shortcomings. Which show does he headline?
Family Guy
"Family Guy" is another example of an animated series that features adult content.
South Park
Futurama
Seinfeld

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A toughie like Olivia Pope could have gotten that unique sensibility from her dad, Rowan Pope, who was a former worker at the CIA himself. In which show can you find them?
Criminal Minds
Scandal
"Scandal" shows that even crisis management people need to have family moments. This is evident, even if the dad and daughter here are a force to reckon with!
CSI
Cold Case

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Clay Morrow is the stepdad of Jax Teller and they both know how to ride a mean motorbike! In which show can you find the two?
Hellcats
Quantico
Sons of Anarchy
"Sons of Anarchy" featured the motorbike-riding culture and the men who made it their life. Many contemporary issues also arose from this show.
Royal Pains

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Ron Swanson might be a strange boss who runs a kind of entertainment-ish complex as its director, but he can also be an OK father. Where can you see him and deputy director, Leslie Knope?
Arrested Development
Parks and Recreation
"Parks and Recreation" featured Ron Swanson, the strange director of the Pawnee Parks and Recreation Department. You really can't tell if he's happy or mad just by looking at him...
Curb Your Enthusiasm
The Office

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Phillip Drummond is the kind-hearted white man who decided to adopt two black kids from Harlem. In which show can you find them?
How I Met Your Mother
Spin City
Diff'rent Strokes
"Diff'rent Strokes" tackled issues of race and other sensitive issues in the 1970s.
Martin

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John Winchester is the reluctant hero of a dad to Sam and Dean, who grew up looking for him while chasing and fighting monsters and demons in this world. In which show did the Winchesters rule?
Shame
Taken
Supernatural
"Supernatural" is a very popular drama series where the Winchester sons continue to fight the fight of their father, John. Whether the fight takes them to Hell or Heaven is still up for debate...
Notorious

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Carl Winslow is the good-natured policeman dad of a middle class African-American family featured in this Chicago-set sitcom. What is this show?
The Bernie Mac Show
Love, Inc.
Family Matters
Reginald VelJohnson played officer Carl Winslow in "Perfect Strangers." But his character made a mark, so they made a spinoff show from it, starring him and his character, and titled it "Family Matters."
A Different World

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"Modern Family" features different types of dads, but this senior guy is its patriarch -- who married a woman much younger than him. What's the name of this Pritchett dad/granddad?
Manny Pritchett
Cameron Pritchett
Marlon Pritchett
Jay Pritchett
Jay Pritchett is the elder dad and patriarch in "Modern Family." He is played by Ed O'Neill, also known as the underachiever dad in Married...With Children.

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In "Game of Thrones," he is the father of Arya Stark and the uncle of Jon Snow. Who is this dad?
Marion Stark
Eddard Stark
Eddard Stark serves as the head of House Stark. He is played by actor Sean Bean.
Liber Stark
Tony Stark

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Robert Crawley is the father who co-owns this massive mansion-like estate in Yorkshire, England. The name of the property is also the name of the show. What show is this?
Taboo
Doctor Who
Downton Abbey
"Downton Abbey" houses the rich Crawley family. Robert Crawley heads it, and he's sometimes called Lord Grantham.
Sherlock

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Hal Wilkerson is the rich but rather immature dad of a dysfunctional family, and a show focused on the middle child's perspective. What is this sitcom called?
Spin City
Scrubs
The League
Malcolm In The Middle
"Malcolm In The Middle" features Hal Wilkerson and his middle child, Malcolm. The son sometimes acts more mature than his dad.

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Red Forman is the war veteran with a dry sense of humor, who lets his teenage kids hang out in the basement of their house. In what show can you find him and his kids?
That '70s Show
"That '70s Show" featured Red Forman as the head of the Forman household. He was portrayed by Kurtwood Smith.
That '80s Show
That '90s Show
That '60s Show

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Jack Bauer may only have limited time to solve terrorist problems, but he has unlimited time for his daughter, Kim. In which show can you see this father-daughter tandem?
48
24
In 24, Jack Bauer was also a parent. His daughter was named Kim.
707
66

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Charles Ingalls was the lovable Pa of a family who lived in a small cabin in a vast territory during the 1870s. From what show is this family?
Little House on the Prairie
Michael Landon starred as hardworking Pa, Charles Ingalls, in the '80s drama, "Little House on the Prairie."
Carter Country
Big Hawaii
Adam-12

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Paul Hennessy was the overprotective single dad of teen daughters about to enter dating life in "8 Simple Rules... For Dating My Teenage Daughter." Which famous comedian portrayed the frazzled dad?
Bob Newhart
George Carlin
Jerry Seinfeld
John Ritter
John Ritter became famous in "Three's Company." He went on to star in "8 Simple Rules... For Dating My Teenage Daughter."

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Tom Bradford was a newspaper columnist who had to run a household of more than half a dozen kids. Which late '70s TV show featured him?
The Adams Chronicles
Death Valley Days
Eight is Enough
"Eight is Enough" starred Dick Van Patten as the dad, Tom Bradford. He had to struggle to raise eight kids after his wife died.
Bracken's World

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