Television is often a place where reality is skewed and warped into something more attractive and interesting. However, even in television dads remain unchanged. Perhaps this is because dads are already entertaining enough, or maybe it is simply because altering the personality of a dad to fit a more glamorous mold in the eyes of society takes away from their overall "dad-ness." Even in television, dads are not to be messed with, and in honor of the Father's Day being just around the corner, we celebrate the unique breed that is the dad. So, without further wait, here is a countdown of the ten most dad-like television dads to ever grace us with their bad jokes and snark.

1. Phillip Banks (Fresh Prince of Bel Air)

Not only was Uncle Phil a phenomenal father to his own children, he was also the father figure that Will needed in his life following his move from West Philadelphia to Bel Air. He was stern, wildly intelligent and made his way up in the world in spite of all of the societal hardships he may have faced. Though the two often didn't see eye to eye due to Uncle Phil's strict parenting style and Will's previous lack of a strong parental figure, the relationship between the two was truly unmatched. Uncle Phil and Will's relationship gave representation to the large population of people being raised by a man who may not be their biological father but is most definitely their dad, and for that, I salute you, Uncle Phil.

2. Phil Dunphy (Modern Family)

There are two types of dads; Strong, silent dads and finger-gun dads, and there is not a more suitable candidate for "biggest finger gun dad in television history" than the one and only Phil Dunphy. Phil personifies the "Hi hungry, I'm dad" joke and completely owns it, but above that he is the kindest and most loyal of all of the Modern Family characters. If you're in need of a comedy with a dad who makes terrible puns and provides you with the corniest life lessons that you didn't necessarily ask for, look no further: Modern Family is your show, and Phil Dunphy is your finger-gun dad.

3. Red Foreman (That 70's Show)

No one has ever accused Red Foreman of being too warm or too loving, and I get the impression that he likes it that way. Through the span of the show's 8 seasons, Red smiled probably around 10 times, 8 of which were likely a reaction to Eric's stupidity. He's honest to a fault, always reminding people how swiftly they can catch his foot up their ass, but every once in a while, we get a glimpse of a loving father (which is often masked by another snarky comment). His honesty was a refreshing shift from the stereotypical television dad that we'd all grown used to, and his constant lack of interest in his children's lives was unheard of in the realm of late 90's early 2000's sitcoms. So, thank you Red Foreman for 8 seasons worth of sassy one-liners only an angry 70's father could deliver.

4. Danny Tanner (Full House)

Whoa, baby! Danny Tanner is an icon in the realm of sitcom dads. The dude really is just trying his best, and given that he's raising three daughters with only the help of two clueless pals, his best is far better than your average Joe. Though he co-hosts a morning show in San Francisco, has a pretty noticeable case of OCD, lost his wife not long after she gave birth to their third child, and lives in a home with far more occupants than the house should allow, somehow Danny Tanner remains one of the most average and dependable fathers the 80's and 90's had the privilege of watching.

5. Bob Belcher (Bob's Burgers)

Again we have another dad that is just trying his best. He may be a cartoon, but Bob is somehow one of the most genuine depictions of a real-life father. He works as hard as possible to keep his family business afloat, and finds a happy balance between work and home life despite the fact that the two are intertwined. Bob is patient when others likely wouldn't be and resilient in spite of any economic hardship he's faced with. For being an awesome all-american dad, you earn your place on this list, Bob.

6. Alan Matthews (Boy Meets World)

Alan was that TV dad that always had a lesson to dish out. Come the end of each episode, after Cory or Eric makes a mess of whatever quirky situation they may have found themselves in, they always found themselves out on their porch as Alan explained to them why mistakes are important for character growth or why drinking is just plain bad. He wasn't just a great father to his children, he was also a stand in father for Cory's bad boy bff Shawn, who was often navigating life without his father around. So, for his selflessness and killer advice, we commend you, Alan.

7. Dan Connor (Roseanne)

Every Roseanne needs a Dan. Dan is the easygoing and fun loving dad that seemed to perfectly complement his spit fire of a wife. He was hardworking and patient and maintained a career that was about as blue collar as you'd expect. Though he wasn't the focus of the sitcom, the show really wouldn't have been the same without him. In spite of the show's weird and uncalled for ending in which it is revealed that Dan had been dead for an entire season, we will be seeing John Goodman reprise his role as Dan Connor, the most laid-back dad around in the revival of Roseanne coming soon.

8. Hal (Malcolm in the Middle)

Pre-meth lab, Bryan Cranston played the role of Hal, the father of three boys in Malcolm in the Middle. Though Walter and Hal are both fathers and would both would do anything for family, the two characters could not be more different. Hal is quirky and shamelessly himself, and is in no way living life on the edge like Walter. He is definitely an even competitor with Phil Dunphy as "Biggest Finger-Gun Dad," (See gif above for hard proof) but he's a little more honest about life than Phil can be. He's not clueless to what his children are up to, but he chooses not to be the bad guy when it comes to punishment. Most dads are like Hal, but can they pull it off with such style and beauty?

9. Michael Kyle (My Wife and Kids)

Michael Kyle could be one of the few dads that are considered "cool." Granted, he's still wildly protective and often corny to a fault, there was something about Michael that made him just a little bit cooler. He always kept it real and never held back, coming second only to Red Foreman. He seemed to be constantly tired of his son's lack of common sense, but he was warmer and more personable than Red. He's fun, hard working and most importantly, he's a real depiction of a dad.

10. Keith Scott (One Tree Hill)

I'm gonna go ahead and start off by saying that KEITH SCOTT DESERVED BETTER. Although Keith never got the chance to be a father to his own child, Lily (thanks, Dan) he was, much like Uncle Phil, the father that Lucas needed. Keith really went through it during his time on the show, from a runaway bride to his on again off again relationship with the love of his life and his brother's ex, Karen, but he always found a reason to be happy again. He was resilient and worked harder than just about any character on the show. What makes him such a great father to Lucas is that he chose to stay and take care of him when he wasn't obligated to. He did what his brother simply refused to, and he did it with grace, He was the father Lucas and Lily deserved, and the husband Karen needed, if only life was fair. Nevertheless, we're grateful for you, Keith.