Top TV Families
Top TV Families. The list of top tv families.
The Huxtables, The Cosby Show
From that very first episode, Cliff Huxtable took a refreshingly no-nonsense approach to parenting. Remember when Theo announced he didn't need good grades because he didn't need to go to college? Remember what his dad said? "That's the dumbest thing I've ever heard in my life! No wonder you get Ds in everything... I'm your father. I brought you in this world and I can take you out."
From that very first episode, Cliff Huxtable took a refreshingly no-nonsense approach to parenting. Remember when Theo announced he didn't need good grades because he didn't need to go to college? Remember what his dad said? "That's the dumbest thing I've ever heard in my life! No wonder you get Ds in everything... I'm your father. I brought you in this world and I can take you out."
The fact that this family has been on the air longer than any other in history says something, doesn't it? No matter how many dumb mistakes Homer makes, or how many problems Bart causes at school, each and every week, America's favorite yellow family always ends up back on the couch together.
The Tanners, Full House
At the height of ABC's TGIF comedy block, the Tanners ruled. Full House, a tooth-achingly sweet series, revolved around single dad Danny Tanner, his best friend Joey, his musician brother-in-law Jesse and Danny's three daughters, DJ, Stephanie and Michelle. Immortalized forever: Jesse's hair care and Michelle's catchphrase, "You got it, dude!"
At the height of ABC's TGIF comedy block, the Tanners ruled. Full House, a tooth-achingly sweet series, revolved around single dad Danny Tanner, his best friend Joey, his musician brother-in-law Jesse and Danny's three daughters, DJ, Stephanie and Michelle. Immortalized forever: Jesse's hair care and Michelle's catchphrase, "You got it, dude!"
The Sopranos showcased two families: Dad Tony's organized crime compadres and his own domestic unit. Under the watchful eye of bored housewife Carmela, Tony's kids Meadow and A.J. had a relatively normal, privileged upbringing — including homework, chores, groundings and regular funerals for their dad's slain co-workers. Oh wait, that last part probably wasn’t so normal.
The Partridges, The Partridge Family
They were long overshadowed by the Bradys, but it's anyone's guess why — the Partridges were way cooler. The family band toured together, turned out pop hits together and, let's be honest, David "I Think I Love You" Cassidy was way dreamier than Greg Brady.
They were long overshadowed by the Bradys, but it's anyone's guess why — the Partridges were way cooler. The family band toured together, turned out pop hits together and, let's be honest, David "I Think I Love You" Cassidy was way dreamier than Greg Brady.
For a show that began each episode with a usually gruesome death, Six Feet Under showed us a family that, despite their various emotional handicaps, actually embraced life. Ruth, the widowed matriarch, struggled to find herself, Brothers Nate and David squabbled over the family mortuary while their angsty sister Claire navigated the cruelty of art school. Their relationships were similarly tortured.
The Bluths, Arrested Development
Somehow, TV's most selfish, dark and dysfunctional funny family managed to last three full seasons on network TV. Why? The backbiting antics of The Bluths were beloved by a small-but-rabid fanbase. Even now, years after its cancellation, many persist in asking creator Mitch Hurwitz about the possibility of bringing the Bluths to the big screen.
Somehow, TV's most selfish, dark and dysfunctional funny family managed to last three full seasons on network TV. Why? The backbiting antics of The Bluths were beloved by a small-but-rabid fanbase. Even now, years after its cancellation, many persist in asking creator Mitch Hurwitz about the possibility of bringing the Bluths to the big screen.
