48 Best TV Moms That Helped Elevate The Scenes They Were In

The Addams Family wouldn’t be what they are today if not for Morticia Addams, the female head of the Addams family. She may be frightening, eerie, and a little mysterious, but she also has elegance and a gothic sense of style. She inspires her kids to become the most unique and original people they can be.

Marge Simpson might go down as one of the most iconic cartoon mothers in the whole history of television. Since her introduction as the mother of Lisa, Bart, and Maggie, and the wife of Homer, she has led the family through all the hardships they encountered, trying to keep everyone together.

The stereotypical mother of earlier decades is something that the modern society, which Claire Dunphy is a part of, strives to eradicate. In addition to juggling her profession and increasing family troubles, Claire finds the time to keep her home clean. She perfectly portrays the challenges and rewards that come from modern motherhood.

Your senior years are your golden years. Sophia usually has a one-liner ready at hand all the time. Sophia and her daughter have a deep emotional connection, despite her multiple sly jabs at her. She always has something wise to say and a suggestion to give, especially to Rose and Blanche.

She is the biological mother of Eric and Laurie and sees Hyde and Fez as her children, raising them while acting as a surrogate mother to all the children that come to her home. As a nurse, she is always there with a bandage to patch up a friend or a child. When the time is right, she also likes to have fun.

Lois doesn't have the time or the desire to play games because she is a middle-class working mother of four boisterous sons. Despite the ongoing conflict between her and the boys, she always acts in their best interests to give them a better life. Lois says and does things that every other mother tries to avoid.

Violet is quick-witted and never holds back when speaking her opinion or interfering in the lives of her kids or grandkids if she believes it is in their best interests. She disagrees with her daughter-in-law Cora, who is more forward-thinking, the opposite of her more traditional thinking.

The American frontier, the good old wild west, required one to be quite strong to survive the harsh weather and other dangerous things — Caroline Ingalls did that while also taking care of her family. She made sure that their homestead would be in top shape and always found the time to teach her children some lessons.

When you have the duty of taking care of a genius, Sheldon Cooper, you have to have nerves of steel. Mary Cooper is a religious mother and probably the only one who can put Sheldon back in his place. She did think that Sheldon was crazy, but after a few tests, her opinion changed a bit.

Moira Rose is the matriarch of the financially defeated Rose family. She keeps her spirit up by believing the setback is temporary and thinks they will soon return to their glory days. When Moira is not dealing with her family problems, she works as an actress, appearing in a soap opera.

Peg is the complete opposite of the perfect mother portrayed in 1950s comedy. She neglects housekeeping, fritters away whatever money she can get her fingers on, hardly has a meal prepared, and frequently insults her husband. She seems to care deeply for her family but might be more concerned about the way she looks.

Although forbidden from mentioning her pregnancy, Lucy was among the first characters on television to be expecting a child. Lucy amusingly struggles with issues like washing a baby and choosing a name for her child, much like other new mothers. She tries her best to create a loving family environment for Little Ricky.

Wilma Flintstone wasn’t a mother right from the start of The Flintstones — she only got pregnant in season three and had her only child, Pebbles. After having her, Wilma decided to split her time between her daughter and the house, and her career as a reporter. For a stone-age mother, she set a perfect example.

A lawyer and a mother at the same time is a strange combination. Claire Huxtable found the time to practice law in court and oversee her family at home. Bill Cosby, who played her boisterous spouse, was the ideal foil for Phylicia Rashad's serene demeanor and composed demeanor. 

When a rainbow is involved in the name, you can be certain that the character will be colorful and optimistic, no matter how gloomy the world is. Tracee Ellis Ross’ portrayal of this character set a standard for some of what a working mother should look and act like. The character found wide acclaim.

Sometimes, you can be a mother to some fire-breathing dragons. Daenerys Targaryen, mother of dragons and the breaker of chains, walked into a burning flame with three dragons and emerged with three so-called children. She utilized her dragons to free slaves, bend the Dothraki to her will and try to take back her rightful seat on the iron throne.

Being a foreigner in a distant land requires a lot of strength. Bold and opinionated, Jessica encourages her kids to achieve their full potential and tries to instill a sense of Taiwanese ancestral pride. She runs her home with a hard hand, is thrifty and intelligent, and desires the best for her family.

Beverly Goldberg is not a stranger to being called "smother" by her kids. Because of this, Beverly routinely inserts herself into their activities, even when they don't ask for it. Utterly confident in her kids' skills and abilities, she is incredibly encouraging and supportive of their actions. This character is said to be based on the series creator's mother.

Motherhood hits everyone differently, no matter where you are from or how old you are. In the Netflix series Maid, Alexandra "Alex" Russell, portrayed by Margaret Qualley, is a young mother of a three-year-old child. She leaves her abusive boyfriend and decides to work as a maid while trying to maintain a semi-healthy social life.

Lucille Bluth might not be a good mother, but she sure is an entertaining one. She manipulates her kids, occasionally setting them up against one another. She abuses her children relentlessly, mismanages the family company, has an extramarital affair with her husband's twin brother, and has reduced her son into a helpless man-child.