Happy National Single Parent Day! We Single Out TV’s Top Parents Who Do It Solo

Decades after Mayberry sheriff Andy Taylor and widowed nurse Julia Baker showed us how to parent without a partner, dozens of TV characters have followed in their footsteps. We have a special place in our hearts for single parents doing double duty on a daily basis, and these small-screen characters are no exception. In honor of National Single Parent Day on March 21, we’re singling out some of TV’s currently single moms and dads to give them kudos for a job well done — or at least for showing up. Take a look at the slideshow and let us know who your favorite single TV parents are.