The great thing about TV shows is that we are encouraged to invest our feelings and time in the characters shown to us. Some of the best TV couples are the fruits of our investments. They capture our eyes and hearts with the romance they leak through the TV screen. Since shows usually consist of several seasons, the best TV show couples are the ones who last the longest. The best ones are the ones that are memorable and charismatic.
A couple is only memorable when it can stay relative. Some of the best couples on TV shows are the ones that are quirky, fun, and with whom we can easily relate. When you rewatch Friends or How I Met Your Mother, you tend to know how the couples will act at which moment. This connection allowed for some iconic couples to stay in the heads of the viewers for a long time. Some fictional couples can survive years, others — decades.
Fame and charisma are interconnected — fame exists when that charm is present. So it’s not a mystery why famous fictional couples are quite charismatic when shown on the screen. Their presence is felt through their actions, words, and ability to make us feel something. That’s why famous TV couples could be the greatest ones in TV show history. They know how to charm us — the viewers.
The best way to learn the art of romance is by watching the people who mastered it. Below we have compiled a list of the best TV couples of all time who have that genuine chemistry on the screen. Since there is a lot to choose from, highlight the ones you liked the most by upvoting them. Also, share your thoughts on which TV show couples deserve to be higher on the list by leaving a comment below.
#1 David And Patrick, "Schitt’s Creek"
Schitt’s Creek explores the story of a scammed family and the love between the two men who are strangers yet feel incomplete without one another. David And Patrick, both coming from different backgrounds, portray true love on the TV screen while maturely handling a controversial theme.
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22points
#2 Jake And Amy, "Brooklyn Nine-Nine"
Since there isn’t a police number that could be radioed in, when love strikes, just tell them you have a case of Jake and Amy. It doesn't take a genius to realize that Jake and Amy's witty banter is just a cover for how deeply smitten they are with one another. A match made in television heaven is between punctual, know-it-all Amy and carefree, goofy Jake.
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22points
#3 Willow And Tara, "Buffy The Vampire Slayer"
Buffy might be the hero of the series, but Willow and Tara are the romantic duo who took over the series. At the start, it was a friendship, which flourished into a great romantic relationship between two women. It was the first time a complex lesbian couple was depicted on television.
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21points
#4 Jim And Pam, "The Office"
Even in office spaces, interesting love can flourish among coworkers. The perfect example of it is Jim and Pam from The Office. Starting as great friends, with Pam being in a relationship with Roy, these two metaphorically grew up in the eyes of the viewers, got married, and became an iconic couple to live up to.
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18points
#5 Phil And Vivian, "The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air"
Will Smith might have been the center of attention in 2022 and the series The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air, but when talking about the love front in the series, Phil and Vivian flipped it around. While displaying their love in each episode, the TV parents educate viewers about anything from class, racism, and other real-world concerns.
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18points
#6 Chidi And Eleanor, "The Good Place"
Have you ever searched for the definition of soulmates in a book called the dictionary? If you haven’t yet — you’re in luck. Don't look for it in the dictionary when you can see it in The Good Place. Chidi and Eleanor, no matter how many times they reboot their memories, can find each other over and over again.
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17points
#7 Monica And Chandler, "Friends"
Rachel and Ross might be the wilder pair from Friends, but Monica and Chandler are the more wholesome of the two. While Chandler is the more relaxed yet sarcastic one, Monica is more “panicky,” trying (and sometimes succeeding) to conquer her many problems. They are a perfect duo that completes each other.
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17points
#8 Claire And Jamie, "Outlander"
Love can come from anywhere at any time. Claire, a time-traveling nurse, lived in both the 20th and 18th centuries and found love in both periods. Jamie, a Scottish soldier of the 18th century, was able to charm the accidental time traveler and the fans of the show.
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17points
#9 Mitch And Cam, "Modern Family"
Opposites attract, just as Newton (probably) said. Mitch, an introvert who likes to follow the rules, and Cam, an extrovert who makes every situation dramatic, are a couple of self-loving people. Despite how much they like each other, they share the trait of putting their family first.
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16points
#10 Glenn And Maggie, "The Walking Dead"
Imagine finding love and surviving a zombie apocalypse — sounds hard? While slaying zombies and coping with a cunning villain who calls himself the Governor, Glenn and Maggie fell in love and stayed together for a long time. A couple that brightened up the whole zombie apocalypse theme.
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16points
#11 Marshall And Lily, "How I Met Your Mother"
While the story is about Ted meeting his wife, Tracy, no one can doubt that the main couple of the series is Lily and Marshall — the pad and the marshmallow. This couple made us smile, squeeze out a couple of tears from our eyes, and feel happy — sometimes all three at the same time.
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15points
#12 Yorkie And Kelly, "Black Mirror"
These two people are brought together in the "San Junipero" episode, which has a clever narrative that will make their tale even more interesting. Additionally, it connects the benefits and drawbacks of technology with an unforgettable love tale in classic Black Mirror style.
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15points
#13 Poussey And Soso, "The Orange Is The New Black"
The Poussey and Soso connection will always be at the top of the list of relationships on the Netflix series. Fans weren't expecting them to be together, but their shared hardships (with addiction and sadness) strengthen their bond. Watching them interact is enjoyable and never gets dull.
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14points
#14 Sun And Jin, "Lost"
Even though they appeared to be outsiders to the survivors, Sun and Jin won over many Lost fans. With the bizarre flips and turns that include aircraft disasters, time travel, smoke monsters, and more, this couple can maintain their relationship. That kind of connection is unbreakable.
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14points
#15 Jess And Nick, "New Girl"
What happens when you put a single, charismatic woman in an apartment of singles? You get a lot of romantic tension in the air. Jess, a quirky young lady, moves into a loft apartment with three single males following a horrible breakup. The relationship between Jess and Nick, an off-and-on roller coaster, is one of the best things in this series.
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13points
#16 Ben And Leslie, "Parks & Rec"
If you are dating Leslie Knope, you must be quite an interesting character. Ben Wyatt, the ice clown of ice town, and Leslie Knope, the energetic colleague of Ron Swanson, are complex characters who seem to fit each other like a couple of puzzle pieces — always ready to help the other solve a problem.
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13points
#17 Dre And Rainbow, "Black-Ish"
Without the relationship between Dre and Rainbow, Black-ish would not exist. This couple deserves admiration for pushing each other and dealing with problems, such as gender, race, and politics, while modeling good black relationships for their children.
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12points
#18 Uncle Jesse And Aunt Becky, "Full House"
Full House wouldn’t be full if there wasn’t love involved. Even the seducing uncle Jesse gets captured in the love curse inside. Thanks to the more dominant Becky, the heart-grabbing Elvis fan Jesse was able to settle down and become an inspiring family man.
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12points
#19 Lucy And Ricky, "I Love Lucy"
Comedic duo Lucy and Ricky were one of the first multi-ethnic couples on television, which is no minor achievement considering this was the 1950s. Their push-and-pull relationship still makes the fans chuckle every time Ricky arrives home early from work to catch Lucy and Ethel in the middle of a plan.
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11points
#20 Paul And Jamie, "Mad About You"
Mad About You gave us a taste of life after getting married. Paul and Jamie, who recently got married, demonstrate what it's like to begin a new chapter and find out about different facets of married life. The actual star of the play, their tiny dog Murray, who made their life a bit more fascinating, must also be mentioned.
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11points