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BothFriendsandTwo and a Half Menare two of the longest-running, most-watched, and most adored sitcoms of all time. Although their themes differ vastly from one another, they both have some unforgettable characters that continue to be pitted against each other. In this particular case, it is the question of who is the better sitcom mom: Judy Geller or Evelyn Harper.
While both moms are iconic in their own right, one critical decision byTwo and a Half Mencreator Chuck Lorre may have tilted the scales in favor of Judy Geller.
Reason WhyFriends’Judy Geller Might Be the Better Sitcom Mom
Sitcoms are often defined by their unforgettable characters and often, the ‘mom’ archetype is a cornerstone of comedic gold. When it comes to sitcom moms, Judy Geller from Friends and Evelyn Harper from Two and a Half Men are often compared by fans as to which one of the two are better mothers.
However, Judy Geller stands apart for one key reason: despite being downright awful at times, especially to Monica, she wasn’t irredeemable. Even though she would often push Monica, she was there as a mother when she needed her the most. Despite her blatant favoritism of Ross and her sharp tongue, Judy ended up having a loving relationship with both of her kids.
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Meanwhile, Evelyn Harper fromTwo and a Half Menwas more of a villainous character with no intention whatsoever of softening. While Judy managed to raise two well-behaved and responsible kids, Evelyn’s treatment of Charlie and Alan resulted in them suffering and having ‘Mommy issues’ throughout the show.
Furthermore, while she failed to support Charlie during his formative years, underChuck Lorre‘s direction, Evelyn got no redemption arc. Thus, more of a catalyst of dysfunction and less of a mother than Judy Geller, Evelyn Harper certainly does not deserve the best sitcom mother title.
What Fans Think is the Better Sitcom Mom: Judy Geller or Evelyn Harper
Fans. who have watched bothFriendsandTwo and a Half Men. have often debated which one of the many ‘similar’ characters of the two shows is better than the other. When it comes to the best sitcom mom title, opinions are divided betweenFriends’Judy Geller andTwo and a Half Men’sEvelyn Harper.
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While this debate has been going on for a while, it recently resurfaced onReddit, where fans once again defended their favorite ‘mom.’ So while we might have picked Judy as the better one, here is what fans have to say:
And thus, despite all her faults, Judy Geller seems to be the internet’s favorite sitcom mom as well when it comes toFriendsandTwo and a Half Men. While Evelyn continued to call out Charlie and compare him to Alan, Monica and Ross grew up with a healthy sibling bond and as two people capable of forming meaningful relationships. So while Judy might not have apologized for being hard on Monica, she ultimately is the better sitcom mom.
Friendsis available to be streamed on Netflix, whileTwo and a Half Menis available to be streamed on Amazon Prime Video.
Maria Sultan
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