Throughout the years, TV has given us some of the best mother-daughter duos—great stories of women raising women, helping them become their own and always being there for each other.
From single moms to moms by circumstance, these women have had very particular experiences in motherhood. Their daughters have turned to them for advice or help when needed. Together, they have delivered some fantastic moments for TV fans.
Here are six of the best mother/daughter duos on TV.
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Lorelai and Rory (Gilmore Girls)
Lorelai (Lauren Graham) and Rory (Alexis Bledel) are the perfect examples of mothers and daughters being best friends. As a single mom, Lorelai’s experience is different and makes for great representation on TV.
The bond between the two women is strong, and they’re there for each other through everything. The Gilmore girls have always stood by each other, from school to boyfriends and family drama.
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Penelope and Lydia (One Day at a Time)
Penelope (Justina Machado) and Lydia (Rita Moreno) have very different parenting techniques, but that doesn’t interfere with their relationship. Now that Lydia lives in Penelope’s apartment, she can help even when her daughter doesn’t believe she needs the help.
Their bond shows that even as a grownup, there will be times when you need to turn to your mom.
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Athena and May (9-1-1)
Athena (Angela Bassett) had to go through the pain of watching her daughter be bullied and pushed to attempt to take her own life. May (Corinne Massiah) didn’t feel she could turn to her mom for help, but that later changed.
The two women can bond and understand each other better. By having jobs that bring them closer together, they become each other’s confidant, and May learns to turn to her mother in times of need.
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Snow White and Emma (Once Upon a Time)
Snow White (Ginnifer Goodwin) and Emma’s (Jennifer Morrison) relationship is one of a kind. Emma was taken away as a baby, and Snow White had forgotten who she was.
Years later, they must learn to navigate their mother-and-daughter relationship when they’re practically the same age, but that doesn’t stop them from creating a strong bond.
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Moira and Alexis (Schitt’s Creek)
Alexis’s (Annie Murphy) relationship with her mom, Moira (Catherine O’Hara), was non-existent for most of her life. They had very little in common and knew practically nothing about each other’s lives.
It isn’t until their circumstances change and they must live in a motel that they genuinely get to know one another. Ultimately, their bond is much stronger, and they understand the other woman perfectly.
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Joyce and Eleven (Stranger Things)
Joyce (Winona Ryder) has two sons, but that doesn’t stop her from taking on the role of mother when Eleven (Millie Bobbie Brown) shows up. She understands Eleven’s fears and needs and doesn’t hesitate to show up for the girl.
Joyce takes Eleven into her home, makes her feel like one of the family and fights to keep her alive. The two find a way to create their own mother/daughter bond.
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