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Homer Jay Simpson
The Simpsons.Fox
The Simpsons (1989-present)
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Anthony ‘Tony’ Soprano Sr.
From left: Jamie-Lynn Sigler, James Gandolfini, Edie Falco and Robert Iler on The Sopranos.HBO
The Sopranos(1999-2007)
So did he ever become Dad of the Year? Not quite, but maybe that’s better — asSoprano famously said on the show, “All due respect, you got no f—ing idea what it’s like to be number one.”
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Frank Lambert
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The greatest lesson Lambert taught viewers was that family comes in many different forms and as long as you work to build trust, nothing can ever compare to the bond you’ll have with each member for life.
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Danny Tanner
Full House(1987-1995)
The dad of three led with love and proved that fathers can be emotional and still be revered as the head of a household. Tanner broke down barriers for single dads out there who equally loved sportsanda spotless kitchen.
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Charles Norbert “Chaz” Finster Sr.
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Rutgrats (1991-2004)
One of his breakthrough moments as a father came during the show’s Mother’s Day episode, in which Finster shares the story of how Chuckie’s mom, Melinda, died a few months after he was born. The moment brought closure to Chuckie, who genuinely thought he never had a mother, and brought peace to Finster, who was terrified that Chuckie would miss her as much as he had since she passed. The touching episode provided an example of how fathers and kids can learn to grieve together as a form of healing and how being open and honest about your fears and feelings can bring you even closer as a family.
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Carl Winslow
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Family Matters (1989-1998)
But through it all, the sitcom star showed that being a father isn’t just about enforcing rules and order — it’s about letting your guard down around your family so everyone can feel connected, loved and protected from within.
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Tim Taylor
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Home Improvement (1991-1999)
It’s not easy raising three boys — just ask Tim “The Tool Man” Taylor. The macho father to sons Brad, Randy and Mark, with long-suffering wife Jill, was obsessed with building things and tinkering with household applicances.
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John ‘Jack’ Arnold
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The Wonder Years (1988-1993)
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Philip Banks
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The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990-1996)
Banks, a successful judge, raised his family of four in the affluent Bel-Air neighborhood of Los Angeles. He was a strict father with an eye on improving his children’s futures; however, Banks was faced with his greatest parenting challenge when his nephew Will arrived at his door.
source: people.com
