#21: Katey Sagal as Peg Bundy, Married… with Children
Peg Bundy was the opposite of every wholesome TV mom before her — and that’s exactly why people loved her. With her big red hair, leopard-print outfits, and razor-sharp one-liners, Peg turned Married… with Children into a glorious takedown of the “perfect” American family. She was lazy, funny, and somehow lovable.

Katey Sagal brought Peg to life with flawless comedic timing and just enough heart to make her chaos charming. Beneath the sarcasm, there was a woman tired of housework and expectations — and Sagal played that exhaustion like an anthem. She turned dysfunction into art.
