Who’s the daddiest TV dad of all time?

TV dads are loving yet confused. They have difficulty hearing the youth but genuinely want to support and teach them. They are frustrating and endearing in equal measure. These fathers aren’t necessarily biological; they can be mentors, teachers, or directors. FBI Director Gordon Cole, played by co-creator David Lynch, isn’t just one of the country’s top lawmen; he’s also a near-constant source of love and support for Special Agent Dale Cooper. Director Cole, like many fathers, drinks too much coffee and can’t hear a word you’re saying. He also loves Mount Rushmore and its “.” (If there’s a daddier vacation than Mount Rushmore, I haven’t heard of it.) [Matt Schimkowitz]