On Mother’s Day we highlighted some great TV moms. We can’t leave the fathers out. Black fathers get a bad rep in society, but these Black TV dads show that stereotype is unfounded.

Philip Banks (The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air)

Even though he had three kids of his own, Uncle Phil took in his knuckleheaded nephew, who gave him nothing but trouble. He may have constantly thrown Jazz out the house, but when push came to shove, he was the father Will never had.

Ray Campbell  (Sister Sister)

It’s not everyday you find out your daughter has a twin sister. But Ray Campbell took it in stride. Not only did he become a surrogate father to Tia, but he also took in her and her mother, Lisa.

James Evans (Good Times)

Although he was only on Good Times for a short while, he had a lasting impact. He worked tirelessly to provide for his family, trying to create some good times in their hard knock lives.

Floyd Henderson (Smart Guy)

One son stayed in trouble. The other son was too smart for his own good. Add that to friend Mo eating him out of house and home, and it’s a miracle Floyd Henderson kept it all together.

Heathcliff Huxtable (The Cosby Show)

Despite the actor’s personal life, Cliff Huxtable is about the most well-known Black TV dad. He and wife Clair are the essential power couple who manages to take care of a house full of kids, more coming every season.

Bernie “Mac” McCullough (The Bernie Mac Show)

Uncle Bernie is probably not your first choice to take care of your kids. Or your tenth choice. But he took in his sisters’ kids and treated them like his own. He took tough love to a whole new level.

Frank Mitchell (Moesha)

Moesha was a lot to handle. It was always something with her. The fact that Frank Mitchell could corral her at all is a testament. Plus he fed Hakeem. And who would even know what a Saturn was without him?

Oscar Proud (The Proud Family)

We have to show some love to the animated world. Oscar Proud made some disgusting snacks, but hey, he gave us the twins. That alone earns him a spot on the list.

Fred Sanford (Sanford and Son)

When Fred Sanford wasn’t faking heart attacks, he had a chemistry with his son that is timeless and will probably never be recreated.

Carl Winslow (Family Matters)

Anyone who manages to raise a family while dealing with Steve Urkel on a daily basis deserves a spot on the list.

Who is your favorite Black TV dad?

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1. Clair Huxtable (The Cosby Show)

When you think of Black TV moms, the first person that comes to mind is Clair Huxtable. Clair is a prime example of no matter how much good parenting you do, sometimes your kids end up being screwups. Even though she did produce Sondra and Vanessa, we won’t hold that against her. She has had some epic mom moments. Don’t mess with her.

2. The original Vivian Banks (The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air)

Another mom you don’t wanna mess with is Aunt Viv. Whether you’re her child or not, she will school you, sometimes literally. You may think you’re a goon, but she ain’t never scared. She’ll take you down in her Sunday’s best.

3. Florida Evans (Good Times)

Florida Evans has performed some magic that only Black moms can. She managed to raise her family in the impoverished projects and then had to go at it alone after the death of her husband.

4. Mama Payne (Martin)

I’m not going to lie. Mama Payne is on here for her biscuits. Her biscuits are legendary in a way that could only come out of the kitchen of a Black woman. And she was protective of her baby boy, dangerously so.

5. Janet “Jay” Kyle (My Wife and Kids)

Jay Kyle was a fun mom, but she also served as the voice of reason, which was necessary when you consider who her husband was. It was like she was raising another child.

6. Ruby Johnson (Black-ish)

Ruby is one of the newer moms (grandmas) on TV, but she’s already a classic. She’s steals every scene she’s in. She can be quite judgemental, but love wins out over prejudice in her book.

7. Tasha Mack (The Game)

Tasha Mack is a character to put it mildly. She helped build her son’s career as a professional football player, though. She also was a mother figure (at times) to the Sunbeams.

8. Lisa Landry (Sister Sister)

Lisa Landry has had a precarious situation as a mom. She found out her adopted daughter, Tia, had a twin. Instead of prohibiting a relationship between the twins or even just letting them have a relationship without taking an interest in it, Lisa stepped up and became a mother figure to Tamera, too.

9. Harriette Winslow (Family Matters)

With the exception of losing little Judy, Harriette Winslow rocked the mom role. She stayed true to her values and made sure her kids did the right thing, too. Plus, she had to deal with Steve Urkel on a daily basis.

10. Rochelle (Everybody Hates Chris)

Rochelle strikes fear into the heart of children. All she needs is to give a look, but her mouth backs it up as well. She does have tender moments, though, and it’s clear that she loves her family.

Who’s your favorite TV mom?

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