Mothers-in-law tend to get a bad rap in pop culture. On the other hand, they're often amusing, cringingly so. We rounded up a few memorable dames from small screens and large, some domineering, one supportive, and one simply over the top.

At the end, tell us who was the worst and which frightening mothers-in-law got snubbed. And keep in mind, when the mother-in-law moves in, it's an adjustment for everyone (even a president).

— Matthew Gilbert and Hayley Kaufman, Globe Staff