Red Forman (That ’70s Show)
Red Forman is the dad who believed fear was part of the job description.
Not cruelty—fear.
He’s blunt. Intimidating. And somehow still respected.
Put Red Forman vs Al Bundy, and it’s discipline vs defeat. Put Red vs Hank Hill, and it becomes two versions of old-school parenting—one controlled, one explosive.
Red doesn’t care if you like him. He cares if you learn something.
And that’s the dividing line.
Some people see him as exactly what kids need. Others see him as the reason therapy exists.
Either way, Red represents a version of fatherhood that doesn’t really exist anymore—and that makes people defend him even harder.
Because if he’s wrong… a lot of people grew up the wrong way.
Red Forman (That ’70s Show)'s Rankings
TV Dads
Rank: #4 (see rankings)
Win Rate: 53.8%
Streak: ❄️ 3-match losing streak
Best matchups (highest win rate)
- Red Forman (That ’70s Show) vs Hank Hill (King of the Hill) - Wins 75.0% of battles
- Red Forman (That ’70s Show) vs Logan Roy (Succession) - Wins 75.0% of battles
- Red Forman (That ’70s Show) vs Hal Wilkerson (Malcolm in the Middle) - Wins 60.6% of battles
Worst matchups (lowest win rate)
- Red Forman (That ’70s Show) vs Gomez Addams (Addams Family) - Loses 61.8% of battles
- Red Forman (That ’70s Show) vs Jack Pearson (This Is Us) - Loses 55.2% of battles
- Red Forman (That ’70s Show) vs Al Bundy (Married… with Children) - Loses 52.0% of battles