9 of the Most Memorable Moms on Television

Jean Stapleton as Edith Bunker, 'All in the Family'

Stapleton wanted to leave the program, so it was renamed Archie Bunker's Place.

Tracee Ellis Ross as Dr. Rainbow Johnson, 'Black-ish'

Although she criticizes her husband (Anthony Anderson) and his outlandish views, the anesthesiologist fiercely supports her children. 

Florence Henderson as Carol Brady, 'The Brady Bunch'

This lovely lady who was bringing up three very lovely girls married a man named Brady who was busy with three boys of his own.

Phylicia Rashad as Clair Huxtable, 'The Cosby Show'

Clair was a full-time lawyer and had five well-adjusted children without a babysitter. 

Connie Britton as Tami Taylor, 'Friday Night Lights'

Tami is a guidance counselor and subsequently an administrator married to the local high school coach (Kyle Chandler). 

Estelle Getty as Sophia Petrillo, 'The Golden Girls'

Sophia was eager to criticize her daughter Dorothy (Bea Arthur) after a stroke impaired her filter. 

Jean Stapleton as Edith Bunker, 'All in the Family'

Sophia was eager to criticize her daughter Dorothy (Bea Arthur) after a stroke impaired her filter. 

Esther Rolle as Florida Evans, 'Good Times'

The Evans family lived in a housing complex in a disadvantaged Chicago area, but matriarch Florida never lost her hope or faith, inspiring her three children. 

Katey Sagal as Peg Bundy, 'Married With Children

Sagal played a grandmother never before seen on TV. She's lazy, doesn't cook for the kids, spends money on useless goods, and she and her husband argue a lot.