Modern Family

Our favorite picks of the current pop crop

By Barbara Card Atkinson
Special to MSN TV

TV dads are experiencing a sort of renaissance. No longer predominantly relegated to the sidekick role in family sitcoms, the man of the house more often than not now gets a fair chunk of screen ... more time. And, while not always Father of the Year material, each one brings something special to the role. To celebrate Father's Day, here are some of our favorite TV dads currently on the air.

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