Homer Simpson (The Simpsons)
Homer Simpson is the most recognizable TV dad ever—and somehow still the hardest to judge in this entire league.
He’s irresponsible. Lazy. A walking disaster. And yet… when it matters, he shows up. That’s the argument.
Put Homer vs Bob Belcher, and you’re choosing chaos vs consistency. Put Homer vs Phil Dunphy, and it becomes natural instinct vs try-hard parenting. Homer doesn’t read books about being a dad. He just is one—messy, flawed, but weirdly effective.
And let’s be honest: no one here has more iconic “dad moments.” For better or worse.
The real question is whether love without structure beats structure without chaos.
Because Homer gives you one thing nobody else does: unpredictability.
And somehow, that makes people trust him more than they probably should.
Homer Simpson (The Simpsons)'s Rankings
TV Sitcom Characters
Rank: #4 (see rankings)
Win Rate: 54.2%
Streak: ❄️ 3-match losing streak
Best matchups (highest win rate)
- Homer Simpson (The Simpsons) vs Leslie Knope (Parks and Recreation) - Wins 66.7% of battles
- Homer Simpson (The Simpsons) vs Frasier Crane (Cheers / Frasier) - Wins 65.0% of battles
- Homer Simpson (The Simpsons) vs Mary Richards (The Mary Tyler Moore Show) - Wins 56.4% of battles
Worst matchups (lowest win rate)
- Homer Simpson (The Simpsons) vs Archie Bunker (All in the Family) - Loses 57.9% of battles
- Homer Simpson (The Simpsons) vs Lucy Ricardo (I Love Lucy) - Loses 55.3% of battles
- Homer Simpson (The Simpsons) vs Ron Swanson (Parks and Recreation) - Loses 50.0% of battles
TV Dads
Rank: #5 (see rankings)
Win Rate: 52.8%
Streak: 🔥 1-match winning streak
Best matchups (highest win rate)
- Homer Simpson (The Simpsons) vs Hank Hill (King of the Hill) - Wins 80.0% of battles
- Homer Simpson (The Simpsons) vs Logan Roy (Succession) - Wins 78.6% of battles
- Homer Simpson (The Simpsons) vs Bob Belcher (Bob’s Burgers) - Wins 73.3% of battles
Worst matchups (lowest win rate)
- Homer Simpson (The Simpsons) vs Al Bundy (Married… with Children) - Loses 73.1% of battles
- Homer Simpson (The Simpsons) vs Tony Soprano (The Sopranos) - Loses 57.1% of battles
- Homer Simpson (The Simpsons) vs Gomez Addams (Addams Family) - Loses 55.6% of battles
Cartoon Characters
Rank: #6 (see rankings)
Win Rate: 56.6%
Streak: ❄️ 1-match losing streak
Best matchups (highest win rate)
- Homer Simpson (The Simpsons) vs Rick Sanchez - Wins 94.4% of battles
- Homer Simpson (The Simpsons) vs Goku - Wins 82.6% of battles
- Homer Simpson (The Simpsons) vs Eric Cartman - Wins 75.0% of battles
Worst matchups (lowest win rate)
- Homer Simpson (The Simpsons) vs Mickey Mouse - Loses 78.7% of battles
- Homer Simpson (The Simpsons) vs Bugs Bunny - Loses 73.1% of battles
- Homer Simpson (The Simpsons) vs Tom (Tom & Jerry) - Loses 61.9% of battles