More often than not the disciplinarian, lead-by-example-kind of character in contrast to the warm, nurturing tendencies of a Team Mom. The Team Dad tends to be the oldest member of The Team, but it's more about attitude than age, because if he isn't the leader, he's certainly the mentor. He tends to be strict and gruff, but he never hesitates to put his life on the line for his team members. Team Dads aren't Always Male, but female ones are very rare. Also never forget the DAD JOKES. (tvtropes)