Ten Television Dads We Love

In honor of Father's Day, we're celebrating our favorite small-screen fathers.

By Sierra Tishgart

June 7, 2012

1/10
Sandy Cohen on The O.C.
The public defender brings troubled teen Ryan Atwood home to his family, introducing Seth to his best friend and eventual brother. Plus, Sandy knows the healing powers of bagels and always keeps his household stocked, as all dads should.
2/10
Burt Hummel on Glee
Burt is a loving and accepting father to both his biological son Kurt and his stepson, Finn. Not only does he stand up for Kurt when he's bullied in school, he shows his adoration for his son by performing "Single Ladies" as a graduation present.

3/10
Cameron Tucker and Mitchell Pritchett on Modern Family
Cam dresses Lily up as Madonna and Mitch builds her castles. The two fathers at times have different parenting styles, but they're both stellar dads.
4/10
Danny Tanner on Full House
As dad to D.J., Stephanie, and Michelle, Danny knows how to hug it out.

5/10
George Altman on Suburgatory
The single father dramatically moves Tessa from New York City to the 'burbs, but only so that she can have a better life.
6/10
Uncle Phil on The Fresh Prince of Bel Air
In addition to looking after his four children, Carlton, Hilary, Ashley, and Nicky, Phil also cares for his mischievous nephew, Will.

7/10
Rufus Humphrey on Gossip Girl
Though Rufus makes the move from Brooklyn to the Upper East Side to marry Lily van der Woodsen, he remains a close friend and father to Dan—and never stops making waffles.
8/10
Bill Cosby on The Cosby Show
As the patriarch of the Huxtable family, Bill brings the laughs while taking care of his five children (one of which is played by a young Raven-Symoné!).

9/10
Eric Taylor on Friday Night Lights
He's the head coach of the football team, but Eric prioritizes daughters Julie and Gracie-Bell.
10/10
Bruce Jenner on Keeping Up with the Kardashians
Bruce is often left out of big family decisions, but that doesn't stop him from staying invested in the chaotic lives of his biological daughters, Kendall and Kylie, and stepchildren Kim, Khloe, Kourtney, and Rob.

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