It’s Father’s Day, meaning it’s time to celebrate all of the great and influential fathers out there. Dad representation in film and TV, sadly, hasn’t always been accurate or inspiring. Numerous dad stereotypes exist, such as the most common one of fathers being painted as clueless, bumbling buffoons who are hopeless when it comes to responsible child rearing. Also common is the uninvolved, distant, or wholly absent father. Regardless of the stereotype, most project a dangerous notion that fathers aren’t supposed to play a big role in parenthood.

That’s why for this Father’s Day, we’ll be focusing on the TV and film dads who reflect what fatherhood should really look like. These fathers aren’t clueless or absent, but are front and center for their children. They are supportive, loving, nurturing, and selfless. Meanwhile, these characters aren’t strictly just biological fathers. Instead, they embody the idea that any man can step into the role of fatherhood whether it be an adoptive father, stepfather, or surrogate father.