Television is famous for giving us a few idealized mothers, including June Cleaver, Carol Brady, and Olivia Walton (not pictured). But there are quite a few crazy mothers in our TV history, as well, and Mother’s Day is a great opportunity to pay them homage for keeping us entertained. Here’s a list of moms -- from both comedies and dramas -- who aren’t exactly Disneyesque.

— Matthew Gilbert, Globe Staff