TV Dads We Love

Although kids hate to admit it, everyone needs a good dad joke now and then! These all-star fathers are great for a laugh and so much more. From the stoic wisdom of Ward Cleaver to the quirky charm of Modern Family's Mitch and Cam, our favorite TV dads are full of life lessons and a whole lot of love. So grab your favorite spot on the couch and settle in for a perfect family TV night or Father's Day marathon. For even more memorable on-screen fathers, check out our picks for Best Father-Daughter Movies and Movie Dads.

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Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood

age 3+

Excellent lessons from Mister Rogers' next generation.

Network: PBS Kids (2012)
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Bluey

age 4+

Positive family, social themes in Aussie pup's adventures.

Network: Disney Junior , Disney+ (2019)
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Lily's Driftwood Bay

age 4+

Girl's simple, homegrown adventures celebrate imagination.

Network: Universal Kids (2014)
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The Andy Griffith Show

age 6+

Cheery classic has positive, kid-friendly lessons.

Network: TV Land (1960)
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Leave It to Beaver

age 6+

Classic '50s sitcom is dated but still appealing.

Network: TV Land (1957)
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My Dad the Bounty Hunter

age 6+

Funny series about intergalactic family bonding time.

Network: Netflix (2023)
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The Brady Bunch

age 7+

Oh, my nose! '70s icon is family-friendly fare.

Network: Syndicated (1969)
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Full House

age 7+

Three men and three babies (er, girls).

Network: Nickelodeon (1987)
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Happy Days

age 7+

Aaaaay! Classic feel-good sitcom is hokey but fun.

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Home Improvement

age 7+

Laughs and lessons abound in whole-family sitcom.

Network: Syndicated (1991)
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Little House on the Prairie

age 7+

Classic pioneer drama is one for the books.

Network: Hallmark Channel , Syndicated (1974)
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Family Ties

age 11+

Classic 1980s sitcom's messages still ring true today.

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Growing Pains

age 8+

'80s favorite offers laughs and life lessons.

Network: ION , Nickelodeon , Syndicated (1985)
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Diff'rent Strokes

age 10+

Classic series with a sense of humor tackles racial issues.

Network: NBC , ABC (1978)
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Doogie Kamealoha, M.D.

age 10+

Teen doc's adventures are poignant, funny in great reboot.

Network: Disney+ (2021)
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Black-ish

age 11+

Race is tackled gently in fresh family friendly sitcom.

Network: ABC (2014)
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The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

age 11+

Good-natured sitcom that the family can enjoy together.

Network: Nickelodeon , Syndicated , TeenNick (1990)
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Wednesday

age 11+

Dead bodies, spooky imagery in darkly comic drama.

Network: Netflix (2022)
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A Small Light

age 12+

Moving tale of woman who hid Anne Frank's family from Nazis.

Network: National Geographic Channel (2023)
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Fresh Off the Boat

age 12+

Fierce memoir about Asian family makes fresh, sweet sitcom.

Network: ABC (2015)