10 TV Couples Everyone Rooted For & 10 Nobody Liked
Which Couple Took Over Your Television?
TV brought us a lot of incredible stories, least of all romantic ones. From devoted marriages to breakthrough stories of self-discovery, we’ve been lucky enough to see love blossom on the small screen—but not every couple has a happy ending. Join us as we go through the best and worst TV couples of all time.
1. Gomez and Morticia, The Addams Family
Okay, well, if we’re going to talk about power duos, we have to talk about Morticia and Gomez. They have the ultimate marriage, they’re the ultimate couple, and they made us believe in love—especially one filled with so much passion and playfulness.
2. Jim and Pam, The Office
We won’t lie: these two did persistently shady things before finally taking the plunge with each other. But their bond was pretty much ground zero for the classic friends-to-lovers trope we all crave on television. As far as receptionists go, Pam’s was hardly the worst to happen in that office!
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3. Cory and Topanga, Boy Meets World
Is there anything sweeter than high school sweethearts becoming college grad newlyweds? It’s what we all dreamed of at that age, and Cory and Topanga were single-handedly responsible for making us believe in that kind of love. They weren’t without their ups and downs, but overcoming them together is what mattered most.
4. Dan and Roseanne, Roseanne
The best thing about Dan and Roseanne (aside from matching names) is just how realistic their relationship was. Sure, they threw jabs at each other, and sure, they bickered now and then, but their love was so obvious that they became the quintessential face of an average marriage. Who doesn’t want a husband they can goof around with?
5. Jack and Rebecca, This is Us
This heartbreaking series was filled with devoted couples, but if we had to pick just one, no one tops Jack and Rebecca. While not without their problems, this swoon-worthy pair scaled every mountain together, and we couldn’t help but tear up at their story—and then full-blown sob by the end.
6. David and Patrick, Schitt's Creek
This show seemed simple on the surface, but it also had one of the most revolutionary love stories this side of Canadian television. We not only joined Patrick on his deeply personal journey of self-discovery, we also watched David realize he’s worthy of real love (all while wearing incredible sweaters).
7. Jake and Amy, Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Say what you want about Brooklyn Nine-Nine. Oh, it’s a little too cutesy. Ah, there’s too much schtick. Well, you know what there wasn’t enough of? The adorable relationship between Jake and Amy! Give us more of these polar opposites who supported, loved, and respected each other in ways that lit up the screen.
8. Leslie and Ben, Parks and Recreation
We’ve already covered the friends-to-lovers trope, but enemies-to-lovers is just as titillating. Leslie really wasn’t playing around when Ben first came on the scene, but that energy soon twisted into one of the sweetest romances on the show.
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9. Mickey and Ian, Shameless
These guys weren’t without their problems, but what could we expect in the face of homophobia? Mickey and Ian overcame a lot to stay together and support each other, and they were honestly one of the best parts about the series.
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10. Ross and Rachel, Friends
Ross and Rachel’s story is so interesting. They started as a couple we all rooted for, and eventually became a burned-out flame. Though some fans stuck with them until the end, we’re still fuming about Rachel’s decision to abandon her dream for…Ross.
There’s a lot of TV out there, which means a lot of not-so-love stories, too. Let’s dive into some cringeworthy couples no one really rooted for.
