Moms are strong by nature but TV's toughest moms rule their roost with high standards, great expectations and strong discipline. From sitcom staples like Roseanne Conner and Clair Huxtable to dramatic dames like Cersei Lannister and Cookie Lyon, these iron-fisted mamas don't get the credit they deserve when it comes to their strict and stern parenting styles. Here are 32 of our favorites.
Roseanne Conner (Roseanne) The fierce working-class "domestic goddess" at the center of the ABC sitcom Roseanne was always crazy-quick with a wisecrack and was never one to hold back an opinion. But though known for her loud, sarcastic and domineering nature, Roseanne Conner ( Roseanne Barr ) was always loving and protective towards her four kids, daughters Becky ( Lecy Goranson and Sarah Chalke ) and Darlene (Sara Gilbert), and sons D.J.
(Michael Fishman) and Jerry (Cole and Morgan Roberts). Clair Huxtable (The Cosby Show) Despite having to juggle raising five children, maintaining a household and continuing a successful law career, The Cosby Show 's Clair Huxtable (Phylicia Rashad) was always a vision of class and composure. While her husband Cliff was the more fun-loving and boisterous parent, Clair was the disciplinarian of the Huxtable residence and was assertive in teaching her kids about responsibility and respect.
Peggy Bundy (Married...
With Children) With her refusal to cook, clean or cater to her boorish husband Al (Ed O'Neil), Peggy Bundy ( Katey Sagal ) from the beloved blue-col.
