May 09, 2026
Shreya PandeyGilmore Girls
This is the landmark TV show about a mother-daughter relationship. It explores the close, witty relationship between single mother Lorelai Gilmore and her teenage daughter, Rory.
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Ginny & Georgia
The Netflix comedy drama Ginny & Georgia is also about a secretive single mother who initiates a fresh start with her teenage daughter, Ginny, and younger son, Austin.
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Mom
The CBS sitcom also explores the dysfunctional mother-daughter relationship. It also follows the themes of addiction recovery, dysfunction, and redemption within a family.
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Patiala Babes
Closer home, the Hindi drama series explores the relationship between a shy single mother, Babita (Paridhi Sharma) and her bold, outgoing daughter Mini, played by Ashnoor Kaur.
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Parvarish
The Hindi TV show explored the challenges of parenting teenage daughters. Shweta Tiwari and Rupali Ganguly played pivotal roles in the serial.
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Shararat
Shruti Seth-Farida Jalal starrer Shararat also revolves around a family of three-generations of women.
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Modern Family
In Modern Family, the relationship between Claire and her daughters Hailey and Alex go through its ups and downs.
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Kuchh Rang Pyaar Ke Aisi Bhi
Apart from mother-daughter bonds, Hindi TV shows have also explored the relationship between mothers and sons, such as in Kuchh Rang Pyaar Ke Aisi Bhi.
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