01of 27Rachel and Ross,FriendsNBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images/GettyWhile Chandler (Matthew Perry) and Monica (Courteney Cox) were certainly the more stable pair at Central Perk,Jennifer Anistonand David Schwimmer’s Rachel and Ross kept fans coming back for 10 seasons of dating, sometimes hating and procreating with hilarious gusto. During every split, reconciliation and disputed “break,” they were the textbook definition of endgame. He’s her lobster!
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Rachel and Ross,Friends
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While Chandler (Matthew Perry) and Monica (Courteney Cox) were certainly the more stable pair at Central Perk,Jennifer Anistonand David Schwimmer’s Rachel and Ross kept fans coming back for 10 seasons of dating, sometimes hating and procreating with hilarious gusto. During every split, reconciliation and disputed “break,” they were the textbook definition of endgame. He’s her lobster!
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Lucy and Ricky,I Love Lucy
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03of 27Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy,The MuppetsHulton Archive/GettyYou can’t have a “Rainbow Connection” without both lovers and dreamers. And Kermie’s gentle demeanor lovingly tempers Piggy’s over-the-top glamour. From when they were babies, this couple’s love was truly …felt.
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Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy,The Muppets
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You can’t have a “Rainbow Connection” without both lovers and dreamers. And Kermie’s gentle demeanor lovingly tempers Piggy’s over-the-top glamour. From when they were babies, this couple’s love was truly …felt.
04of 27Angel and Buffy,Buffy the Vampire SlayerGettySarah Michelle Gellar’s slayer and David Boreanaz’s tormented (often tormenting) vampire might just be the ultimate star-crossed couple. The pull between them was so overwhelming that both Buffy and Angel had to move to another city at various times to escape their feelings. After Angel’s departure, Buffy had a literally earth-quaking affair with another vamp Spike (James Marsters), but as the series excruciatingly illustrated, you never forget your first.
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Angel and Buffy,Buffy the Vampire Slayer
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Sarah Michelle Gellar’s slayer and David Boreanaz’s tormented (often tormenting) vampire might just be the ultimate star-crossed couple. The pull between them was so overwhelming that both Buffy and Angel had to move to another city at various times to escape their feelings. After Angel’s departure, Buffy had a literally earth-quaking affair with another vamp Spike (James Marsters), but as the series excruciatingly illustrated, you never forget your first.
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Beth and Randall,This Is Us
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David and Maddie,Moonlighting
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Edith and Archie,All in the Family
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George and Weezy,The Jeffersons
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David and Patrick,Schitt’s Creek
10of 27Meredith and McDreamy,Grey’s AnatomyCall it the longest one-night stand in Seattle Grace Mercy West history. From the moment Meredith Grey (Ellen Pompeo) and Derek Shepherd (Patrick Dempsey) drunkenly stumbled out of Joe’s Bar to the first of many rendezvous (often in the hospital staff lounge), fans instantly knew this coupling would be the beating heart ofGrey’s Anatomy. (It was absolutely devastating when Derek shockingly died in a car crash, and yet there was no revolt when Mer and Der reunited in an otherworldly encounter — unlike another couple from the show we shall not name.) Suffice it to say, we pick them. We choose them. Welovethem.
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Meredith and McDreamy,Grey’s Anatomy
Call it the longest one-night stand in Seattle Grace Mercy West history. From the moment Meredith Grey (Ellen Pompeo) and Derek Shepherd (Patrick Dempsey) drunkenly stumbled out of Joe’s Bar to the first of many rendezvous (often in the hospital staff lounge), fans instantly knew this coupling would be the beating heart ofGrey’s Anatomy. (It was absolutely devastating when Derek shockingly died in a car crash, and yet there was no revolt when Mer and Der reunited in an otherworldly encounter — unlike another couple from the show we shall not name.) Suffice it to say, we pick them. We choose them. Welovethem.
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Jin and Sun,Lost
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12of 27Diane and Sam,CheersHerb Ball/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal/GettyThanks to Ted Danson and Shelley Long’s expert timing, tuning in each week to watch brash bartender Sam and prissy waitress Diane was like sitting in first-row, center-court seats at a championship tennis match. Each verbal volley popped just as hard as the last, conveying their undeniable “opposites attract” magnetism. The pair ultimately wasn’t built to last — both because of their polar personalities and because Long left the show in season 5 — but it was frothy fun while it lasted.
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Diane and Sam,Cheers
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Thanks to Ted Danson and Shelley Long’s expert timing, tuning in each week to watch brash bartender Sam and prissy waitress Diane was like sitting in first-row, center-court seats at a championship tennis match. Each verbal volley popped just as hard as the last, conveying their undeniable “opposites attract” magnetism. The pair ultimately wasn’t built to last — both because of their polar personalities and because Long left the show in season 5 — but it was frothy fun while it lasted.
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Cameron and Mitchell,Modern Family
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14of 27Jim and Pam,The OfficePaul Drinkwater/NBCDating your coworkers usually isn’t advisable, but these two proved that sometimes you have to follow your heart, whether it takes you to Scranton, New York City or Niagara Falls. The best friendship–turned–more between Jim (John Krasinski) and Pam (Jenna Fischer) was forged over epic pranks, charged casino nights and extremely awkward coworker dinners. Even in their toughest times as newlyweds and new parents, they had a relationship that was deeper than most onscreen couples, equipping them with the solid foundation and good humor to make their marriage last.
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Jim and Pam,The Office
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Dating your coworkers usually isn’t advisable, but these two proved that sometimes you have to follow your heart, whether it takes you to Scranton, New York City or Niagara Falls. The best friendship–turned–more between Jim (John Krasinski) and Pam (Jenna Fischer) was forged over epic pranks, charged casino nights and extremely awkward coworker dinners. Even in their toughest times as newlyweds and new parents, they had a relationship that was deeper than most onscreen couples, equipping them with the solid foundation and good humor to make their marriage last.
15of 27Tami and Coach,Friday Night LightsVirginia Sherwood/NBCThe fact that Dillon High School’s resident football coach (Kyle Chandler) and guidance counselor (Connie Britton) were both professional motivators surely didn’t hurt the chances of their long-term success as spouses. Regardless of what life threw at them, there was never any doubt that the Taylors had each other’s backs — and also just really enjoyed each other’s company. Even in trying times, they partnered with clear eyes and full hearts. With that, you can’t lose.
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Tami and Coach,Friday Night Lights
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The fact that Dillon High School’s resident football coach (Kyle Chandler) and guidance counselor (Connie Britton) were both professional motivators surely didn’t hurt the chances of their long-term success as spouses. Regardless of what life threw at them, there was never any doubt that the Taylors had each other’s backs — and also just really enjoyed each other’s company. Even in trying times, they partnered with clear eyes and full hearts. With that, you can’t lose.
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Uncle Phil and Aunt Viv,The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
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Glenn and Maggie,The Walking Dead
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Joey and Pacey,Dawson’s Creek
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19of 27Laura and Rob,The Dick Van Dyke ShowCBS/GettyThe on-camera connection between Mary Tyler Moore and Dick Van Dyke, who played Laura and Rob Petrie from 1961–66, was so strong it often confused viewers in the real world. Van Dyke toldCBS Newsin 2017, “I think the greatest compliment we ever had is that most people thought we were married in real life.” Years later, when Moore starred in her own eponymous show about a single woman trying to “make it after all,” one detail proved crucial. Network executives refused to let Moore’s character be a divorcée, not only because it was still fairly revolutionary for the time, but also (according to some Hollywood lore) because there were concerns that viewers would think Moore had divorced Van Dyke or her character was moving on from Rob.
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Laura and Rob,The Dick Van Dyke Show
The on-camera connection between Mary Tyler Moore and Dick Van Dyke, who played Laura and Rob Petrie from 1961–66, was so strong it often confused viewers in the real world. Van Dyke toldCBS Newsin 2017, “I think the greatest compliment we ever had is that most people thought we were married in real life.” Years later, when Moore starred in her own eponymous show about a single woman trying to “make it after all,” one detail proved crucial. Network executives refused to let Moore’s character be a divorcée, not only because it was still fairly revolutionary for the time, but also (according to some Hollywood lore) because there were concerns that viewers would think Moore had divorced Van Dyke or her character was moving on from Rob.
20of 27Overton and Synclaire,Living SingleEverettSure, Max (Erika Alexander) and Kyle (T.C. Carson) had that classic sitcom banter, but Synclaire (Kim Coles) and “Obie” (John Henton) remain one of the sweetest small-screen love stories around. Balancing her space cadet cuteness with his handyman dependability, this couple was like a warm hug. When Synclaire finally got the chance to live out her Hollywood dreams at the end of the series, she couldn’t have had a better partner than her supportive, and very resourceful, husband Overton.
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Overton and Synclaire,Living Single
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Sure, Max (Erika Alexander) and Kyle (T.C. Carson) had that classic sitcom banter, but Synclaire (Kim Coles) and “Obie” (John Henton) remain one of the sweetest small-screen love stories around. Balancing her space cadet cuteness with his handyman dependability, this couple was like a warm hug. When Synclaire finally got the chance to live out her Hollywood dreams at the end of the series, she couldn’t have had a better partner than her supportive, and very resourceful, husband Overton.
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Donna and David,Beverly Hills, 90210
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Uncle Jesse and Aunt Becky,Full House
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23of 27Winnie and Kevin,The Wonder YearsABC Photo Archives/Disney General Entertainment Content/GettyChildhood love can lay the cornerstones of your soul. InThe Wonder Years, Kevin Arnold (Fred Savage) and Winnie Cooper (Danica McKellar) navigated surging hormones, desperation to be one of the cool kids and plenty of family drama both together and apart, with the tumultuous 1960s as their backdrop. It was clear from the final moment in the pilot, as 12-year-old Kevin offered Winnie his letterman jacket and leaned in for an innocent first kiss, that the fact these two were young was only a good thing, giving them years to discover themselves — and rediscover each other — along the way.
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Winnie and Kevin,The Wonder Years
Childhood love can lay the cornerstones of your soul. InThe Wonder Years, Kevin Arnold (Fred Savage) and Winnie Cooper (Danica McKellar) navigated surging hormones, desperation to be one of the cool kids and plenty of family drama both together and apart, with the tumultuous 1960s as their backdrop. It was clear from the final moment in the pilot, as 12-year-old Kevin offered Winnie his letterman jacket and leaned in for an innocent first kiss, that the fact these two were young was only a good thing, giving them years to discover themselves — and rediscover each other — along the way.
24of 27Carol and Doug,ERNBCU Photo Bank/GettyThe pediatrician (George Clooney) and the nurse (Julianna Margulies) had off-the-charts chemistry. “That can’t happen if you don’t have a crush on each other,” Marguliestold PEOPLEin 2021. “And with George and me, it was so organic.” Fifteen years after the couple first appeared together on screen, they returned one last time to unknowingly help secure a kidney for their friend former colleague John Carter (Noah Wyle) in what turned out to be a deeply emotional payoff to the long and winding journey for the team at County General Hospital.
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Carol and Doug,ER
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The pediatrician (George Clooney) and the nurse (Julianna Margulies) had off-the-charts chemistry. “That can’t happen if you don’t have a crush on each other,” Marguliestold PEOPLEin 2021. “And with George and me, it was so organic.” Fifteen years after the couple first appeared together on screen, they returned one last time to unknowingly help secure a kidney for their friend former colleague John Carter (Noah Wyle) in what turned out to be a deeply emotional payoff to the long and winding journey for the team at County General Hospital.
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26of 27Ralph and Alice,The HoneymoonersCBS/GettyRalph (Jackie Gleason) loved Alice (Sheila MacRae) to the moon and back — even if he had to send her there! And though some of theHoneymooners' humor has not aged well, the show’s impact on television cannot be denied. The Kramdens' push-pull dynamic set the mold for countless small-screen couples to come after Gleason and MacRae took their final bow in 1956.
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Ralph and Alice,The Honeymooners
Ralph (Jackie Gleason) loved Alice (Sheila MacRae) to the moon and back — even if he had to send her there! And though some of theHoneymooners' humor has not aged well, the show’s impact on television cannot be denied. The Kramdens' push-pull dynamic set the mold for countless small-screen couples to come after Gleason and MacRae took their final bow in 1956.
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Luke and Laura,General Hospital
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