Patrick Fitzgerald

Patrick Fitzgerald is a supporting character in The Amazing World of Gumball. He is the father figure of the Fitzgeralds. Unlike Nicole, he did not approve of Gumball and Penny's relationship at first.

Appearance
Patrick Fitzgerald greatly resembles his daughter, Penny, the only difference being that he is much larger and bulkier with more masculine features than his daughter. He also wears brown sandals with socks.

Personality
Patrick Fitzgerald is very protective of his family, especially Penny, and has a very serious demeanor. He perceives Gumball to be a troublemaker when he first meets him, but after he saves Penny, he welcomes him.

He owns and works at his own construction company, named Fitzgerald Co. Limited.

He appears to be a very fit person, as he is seen jogging in two episodes, and is also able to break Gumball's ukulele in "The Knights".

Season 1

 * "The DVD": He appears in the pool in his backyard with Penny's Sister during the chase sequence.
 * "The Gi": He appears as his younger self in Nicole's flashback.
 * "The Date": He appears at Mr. Cuddles funeral. This is his first speaking role.

Season 2

 * "The Knights": He strictly declines to both Tobias' and Gumball's advances towards Penny.
 * "Christmas": He appears with his family in the Christmas is Cancelled number.
 * "The Watch": He appears jogging while Marvin gets chased.
 * "The Bumpkin": He appears near his swimming pool when office equipment falls into his pool.
 * "The Authority": He's one of the drivers involved in a pile-up.
 * "The Tag": He briefly appears driving his car when the trash can is repeatedly ran over.
 * "The Limit": He is one of the shoppers at Elmore Shopping.
 * "The Internet": He is one of the drivers involved in a massive pile-up.
 * "The World": He and his family are gathered around a campfire in a forest.
 * "The Finale": He's fighting Richard in his backyard, and is seen in the angry crowd of Elmore Citizens attacking the Wattersons during the end of the episode.

Season 3

 * "The Kids": He intimidates Gumball on the phone because of the latter's fluctuating voice. Later he shows up with Penny in his car.
 * "The Name": In Gumball's subconscious.
 * "The Law": Appears driving his car when Doughnut Sheriff is on a driving rampage.
 * "The Shell": He is one of the audience members watching Penny and Gumball kiss. Later he tries to keep his daughter away from Gumball.