22 Incredible TV And Movie Dads Who Helped Raise Us All

These guys are the definition of #dadgoals.

In honor of Father's Day yesterday, Reddit user nocturnalfrolic posed the question: "Who is the best fictional dad in history?" Here are some of the onscreen fathers we all grew up loving:

Paramount

1. Uncle Phil from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

Warner Bros.

"Uncle Phil is awesome. Yeah, he's strict, but he's strict for a reason. Plus, I love his and Will's relationship."

–Bkbee

2. Hal Wilkerson from Malcolm in the Middle

Fox

"One of the most realistic dads on television, from the clothes to the baby race racket he ran."

–seejoel

3. Phil Dunphy from Modern Family

ABC

"He's so caring, and his priority is to make his family happy. Totally admirable."

–EdgarAlansHoe

4. Carl Winslow from Family Matters

Warner Bros.

"He believed in his family, and if his faith was shaken, he went out to investigate why. He worked to keep away temptation and could see his own faults. His door was always open, even to a nerd who had wealthy parents but couldn't be bothered to actually be wholesome to their son."

–vadermaybelater

5. Jim Hopper from Stranger Things

Netflix

–t00punkt0fuck

6. Uncle Iroh from Avatar: The Last Airbender

Nickelodeon

"Uncle Iroh is a much better father than Ozai ever was."

–TheaterW33b

7. Mufasa from The Lion King

Disney

–jean-7997

8. Ned Stark from Game of Thrones

HBO

"He was a father to all his kids, including Jon and Theon. He tried to give Arya as much freedom as he could in their world... Love the loyalty he had to his family more than to anyone."

–RedSiren2

9. Dr. Heinz Doofenshmirtz from Phineas and Ferb

Disney

"He was always there for his daughter, unlike his own parents. He just wanted to be involved in her life and love her above all."

–3xtomtacion

10. Arthur Weasley from Harry Potter

Warner Bros.

–mousecircusnthedoor

11. Jerry Russo from Wizards of Waverly Place

Disney

"He gave up MAGIC to marry Theresa and taught his kids everything he knew while also being magicless."

–mcckennaa

12. Atticus Finch from To Kill a Mockingbird

Universal

–kthulhu666

13. Professor Utonium from The Powerpuff Girls

Cartoon Network

"He is great as a single father figure."

–PlutoGB08

14. Gomez Addams from The Addams Family

ABC

"He was considerate and listened to his children and supported their interests. And don’t get me started on how amazing he was toward Morticia."

–fedexpirate

15. Furious Styles from Boyz n the Hood

Columbia

"'Any fool with a dick can make a baby, but only a real man can raise his children.'”

–SneakieSnayke

16. Bob Belcher from Bob's Burgers

Fox

"Bob is the best example of an everyday hero."

–donutmcownage

17. Burt Hummel from Glee

Fox

"His son comes out as gay, and although he isn't a fan of the idea, he supports his son unconditionally, sticks up for him constantly, and even defends him against his would-be stepbrother during an outburst of hate. He takes the time to get into his son's interests while not pressuring him to change who he is in the slightest."

–UltimateGinge25

18. Carlisle Cullen from Twilight

Summit Entertainment

"Carlisle Cullen was one of Twilight's redemptive characters. He's altruistic and righteous, and he regards the Cullens as his children. He devotes himself to humanity after years of reconciling with the ramifications of being a vampire. The repugnance for the disdain of human life is instilled in his children."

–VelvetDreamers

19. Hank Hill from King of the Hill

Fox

"He had an abusive father himself and while he has some pretty dated views on life, he tries his best to break the cycle of abuse (he looks down on physical punishment of Bobby) and relate to his son.

He isn't perfect, but he tries, which is even better since it shows he is human."

–Monteze

20. Sandy Cohen from The O.C.

Warner Bros.

"The Sandman! What a legend!"

–Griz85

21. Marlin from Finding Nemo

Disney/ Pixar

"His son was kidnapped, and he fought the ocean to find him."

–lastwarrior81

22. Alan Matthews from Boy Meets World

Buena Vista

"Not that he’s got all the right answers or best judgment calls. But that he owns up to his fuck ups as a parent.

As a dad myself, I struggle with that. I don't know if it’s ego or just having to be right in front of my kids all the time, but Alan Matthews sets a good example of how to be a dad."

–OnionShanty

Submissions may have been edited for length and/or clarity.

Which TV or movie dad is your all-time favorite? Let me know in the comments below!