There are plenty of sitcom dads who might mistakes, but will always know what's right in the end. But then, there are the morally grey and even the nightmare dads who take it even further.
Here's a roundup of some of the worst fictional TV dads.
Warning: this post contains lights spoilers.
Don Draper from "Mad Men" was an alcoholic who put work before his family.
Don Draper, one of the "mad men" of the advertising industry, prioritized his high-status job over his wife and children. He spent so much time working, drinking, and cheating that she was barely able to squeeze in quality time with his family. Don strove and struggled to offer his children more than he had growing up, but he forgot to actually be around for it.
The Gallagher family from “Shameless" would be better off without Frank.
An unemployable alcoholic, Frank spends his days drinking, stealing, and coming up with quick schemes for cash. His kids are left to fend for themselves, working tough jobs and scrounging for money any way they can. When Frank is home, this financial drain's six kids have to pick up the slack and slug his passed-out body through the house.
Walter White provided for his family by whatever immoral means necessary.
Living by the mantra, "a man provides," this former chemistry teacher turned gourmet meth maker in "Breaking Bad" gave himself such a burden to provide for his family, that he believed murder was just. Once he accumulated enough money for his cancer treatment and for his wife and kids to live comfortably, the thrill of becoming Albuquerque's top meth tycoon overcame his desire to keep his family safe.
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