Over 50 Ranker voters have come together to rank this list of The Greatest Single Mom TV Shows
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Vote up the best TV shows about single moms.
Moms are the best, and the best shows about single moms celebrate just how hard the job is - and humanize the struggles of raising a bunch of kids all on your own. This list of shows about single moms is ranked from the best to the worst, based on votes from the Ranker community. Thanks to you, we can find the absolute best TV shows about moms managing all on their own.
Gilmore Girls and Weeds have two very different types of quirky single moms - Lorelai Gilmore manages the town's bed and breakfast while raising her daughter while Nancy Botwin turns to more nefarious money-making options - but both love the heck out of their kids and are doing their best to give them the best lives possible, even if they make questionable choices sometimes. Whether they're facing a midlife crisis while raising kids, or have found a sitcom-stable balance with help from friends and family, the moms in these shows aren't just single, they're singular.
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Gilmore Girls captures our hearts as it paints a vivid picture of single motherhood, with Lorelai Gilmore (Lauren Graham) raising her whip-smart daughter Rory (Alexis Bledel) in the quirky town of Stars Hollow. Filled to the brim with witty banter and heartfelt moments, this beloved series shines a light on the unbreakable bond between mother and daughter, navigating the ups and downs of life with charm and humor.
The waves of drama in Big Little Lies keep us enthralled as Reese Witherspoon and Nicole Kidman, who portray two single moms, lead a stellar ensemble cast. This suspenseful series explores themes of motherhood, friendship, and self-discovery, wrapped up in an addictive whodunit that has everyone talking.
Jesse sees Christina Applegate as the feisty, independent single mom who juggles work, children, and love interests with a fiery spirit. The ensemble cast and relatable themes ensure that audiences are always rooting for Jesse, no matter the struggle.
Actors: Christina Applegate, Kevin Rahm, Liza Snyder, George Dzundza, Eric Lloyd
Sex Education delves into the lives of high school students grappling with love and sexuality, with an open and honest single mother, portrayed by Gillian Anderson, leading the charge. This racy yet relatable series approaches youth and parenthood in refreshingly candid ways.
Dead to Me is a dark comedy that brings together two grieving women, one of whom is a single mother portrayed by Christina Applegate. Exploring unexpected friendships and twisted secrets, this intriguing series keeps viewers on the edge of their seats, offering a roller-coaster ride of emotions.
Actors: Christina Applegate, Linda Cardellini, James Marsden, Max Jenkins, Sam McCarthy
Weeds thrusts Mary-Louise Parker into the wild world of drug-dealing as a widowed suburban mom striving to maintain her family's cushy lifestyle. Oozing with dark humor and memorable performances, this addictive series examines the lengths a single mother will go to for the sake of her family.
Actors: Mary-Louise Parker, Kevin Nealon, Justin Kirk, Alexander Gould, Hunter Parrish
