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'Roseanne' broke the mold of the traditional family sitcom. The Conners, headed by a brash matriarch, were an unglamorous blue-collar family in small-town Illinois. The nine-season series (1988-1997) mixed comedy with the heavy issues of domestic violence, homosexuality, unemployment, teen sex, abortion and alcoholism.

Its final season was a disappointment (winning the lottery?), made more strange in the series finale when it was revealed that the various plot twists were part of Roseanne Conner's fictionalized writings about her family.

However, the series ranked in the top four of the nation's most-watched shows for most of its tenure, won four Emmys, three Golden Globes and a Peabody Award and served as a launching pad for John Goodman, Sara Gilbert, George Clooney, Sarah Chalke and Roseanne herself. -- By Aimee Deeken

Real-life dads are sometimes preoccupied with their careers and distracted by life's many complications. Happily, on TV, all dads have plenty of quality time to share with their kids, while dispensing encouraging words and occasional tough love.

Maybe that's because TV dads never spend much time at work. (We're pretty sure everyone's fathers would sign up for that!) Step into the wonderful make-believe world where every day is Father's Day, and join us as we count down our 20 favorite TV dads. -- By Jefferson Reid

Can you remember how it all ended? ...

With finale season underway, we're taking a look back at some of television's best show-stopping moments.

Can you remember Hunnicut's final message to Hawkeye on 'M*A*S*H'? Or what happened to the 'Seinfeld' gang?

Test your knowledge with our end-all series finale quiz.

Let's play dress-up.

When Halloween rolls around, we love seeing our favorite TV characters dress up.

From Roseanne's patriotic outfit to 'Bones' as Wonder Woman to Dwight's 'Star Wars' homage, see how well you remember memorable costumes worn by TV characters.

What's the name of the bowling instructor who almost wooed Marge Simpson away from her family?

Let's face it ... everybody can acknowledge that it's mother who knows best.

Beloved TV moms from Carol Brady to Claire Huxtable to Lorelai Gilmore have given sage advice, fixed boo-boos and given tongue-lashings for decades.

How well do you know these magnificent mamas? Take our TV moms quiz now and find out.