Audiences love watching blossoming couples on TV and in movies. It's one of the most appealing aspects of tuning in, especially if the couple has a will-they/won't-they storyline that keeps fans guessing, such as Sam and Diane's relationship in Cheers, or even Ross and Rachel in Friends.
Good relationships take time and effort; for these couples, they definitely put in the time and had both downfalls and successes in their relationships as they navigated how to go from friends to lovers. In Friends, Chandler and Monica's transition was sudden, but they handled it well, even enjoying keeping their new relationship to themselves for a while. Couples that begin as friends first all have great stories behind them, and audiences love watching the plot unfold.
Ron & Kim (Kim Possible)
Kim Possible had many unforgettable episodes where viewers watched Kim and Ron's budding relationship. The two were best friends since preschool and inseparable ever since; though Kim had a tendency to succumb to peer pressure, she never let the fact that she and Ron were in two different social groups come between them. They're opposite in just about every way, but they support one another and are rarely found without the other beside them. Kim and Ron's relationship was so great because they were best friends first but were clearly meant to be something more.
Bug & Lily (Crossing Jordan)
Not only did Crossing Jordan have many memorable episodes, but it also had a great couple in Bug and Lily. The two danced around their feelings for each other for quite some time, although they always remained good friends throughout. Lily nearly married another man, until she realized her feelings for Bug were too strong and she couldn't go through with it. Even when she found out she was pregnant with her former fiancé's child, Bug didn't leave her side and even happily took on the parent role alongside Lily once her daughter was born. They were always there for and kind to one another, which led to a strong connection and a deep love.
Booth & Brennan (Bones)
Bones had crime-fighting duo Booth and Brennan at the helm. Although Booth initially insisted their relationship was purely professional, it was clear that it would eventually be something more. As the two got to know and trust one another, they built up a friendship while solving crimes at the same time.
Audiences certainly wondered when the two would finally get together, as the romantic tension between them grew. Booth had a tendency to get jealous over Brennan's dates, and he was incredibly protective of her; likewise, she cared a great deal for him and went out of her way to help him. Their partnership became more personal than professional eventually, leading to a family together and their own piece of romantic paradise.
Tom & Hannah (Made Of Honor)
In the rom-com Made of Honor, Tom and Hannah take a winding road to find their happy ending. As Tom put it, when he accidentally got into bed with the wrong girl - that being Hannah - in their college days, it turned out to be the right girl after all. Unfortunately, Tom didn't realize how he really felt about Hannah until she took off for work in Scotland. When she returned, Tom was ready to tell her how he felt, only to learn that she was engaged to someone else. The two knew each other so well, and Tom's many mishaps in the run-up to Hannah's wedding lead to the ending the two best friends wanted all along: to be together forever.
Chidi & Eleanor (The Good Place)
Though Chidi wasn't crazy about it, he agreed to teach Eleanor about ethics in The Good Place. She trusted him enough to tell him that she was not who everyone thought she was. Naturally, keeping her secret made Chidi incredibly uncomfortable and anxious but ultimately he would do anything for Eleanor, and vice versa. They were always there and listened to one another, and they helped each other get through the many tests of "the bad place." Audiences loved watching them get to know one another and then fall for each other and their relationship is definitely a favorite among fans.
Robbie & Julia (The Wedding Singer)
The Wedding Singer vies for the spot as Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore's best film due to their portrayal as friends-to-lovers Robbie and Julia. The two definitely had a connection upon their first meeting. They were great friends from the get-go, and Julia was there for Robbie after his fiancée left him at the altar. While he helped her plan her wedding to Glenn, the two bonded, laughed and got to know one another very well.
The two knew they were falling for each other as time went on, and Robbie kept his feelings to himself out of respect for the fact that Julia was marrying someone else. However, after finding out just how nasty Glenn really was and deciding that he had to tell Julia how he felt after learning she felt the same towards him, Robbie wrote a beautiful love song for the love of his life, and the rest was history for these two.
David & Patrick (Schitt's Creek)
In Schitt's Creek, it was David's sister Alexis who pointed out that there could be something more between him and Patrick. As it turns out, Alexis had great instincts; Patrick and David were meant to be. David helped Patrick embrace his sexuality, and Patrick helped David become more secure, both in life and in his business. Not only are they business partners, but also life partners. Their friendship gave them a great foundation to build on, and David kissing Patrick was perfect timing, considering they were both ready for the next step. Their wedding was beautiful and fans love that they got their happy ending!
Bob & Abishola (Bob Hearts Abishola)
In CBS' Bob Hearts Abishola, it was love at first sight for Bob. For Abishola, not so much. Nevertheless, Bob was determined that he and Abishola would end up together, and he took every opportunity to show her how much he cared and wanted to give their relationship a chance. Still, Abishola insisted that them going out for tea wasn't in fact a date, and she even later told Bob they couldn't be together.
Despite cultural differences and some ups and downs in their relationship, the two overcame their obstacles and married in a beautiful ceremony in Nigeria. The two are ready to embark on the next chapter of their lives, and are sure to have plenty more adventures along the way!
Chandler & Monica (Friends)
Friends gave viewers two iconic couples: Ross and Rachel and Chandler and Monica. The latter couple got together during Ross's wedding to Emily in London, and the rest is history. They shared a good dynamic as friends, having known each other for years before they took the next step.
Though Monica was initially sad and just wanted to be with someone, her connection with Chandler turned out to be deep and the best relationship she'd ever had - and the same went for Chandler too. They made a great team, had a beautiful wedding, and adopted twins. In the final episode they were about to start their next chapter in the suburbs, and audiences couldn't have been happier for them.
Matt & Jenna (13 Going On 30)
Matt and Jenna were childhood best friends in the iconic rom-com 13 Going On 30; they even lived right next door to one another! However, Jenna's thirteenth birthday permanently changed their relationship, as she was horrified to learn that her 30-year-old self was no longer friends with Matt and they hadn't seen each other for years. Jenna wanted to change all that, and though they do become friends again in the film, Jenna learned the hard way that the past can't be changed, and Matt marries someone else. Luckily, Jenna soon returns to being her 13-year-old self and kisses Matt right away, leading to their happily ever after where they marry and snack on some razzles.