Many romantic relationships on TV shows are drawn out for dramatic effect. Audiences watch a pair of characters flirt and dance around their feelings for seasons upon seasons, teasing fans. This is known as a will-they/won’t-they scenario.
But other TV couples don’t make fans wonder when they’ll get together. They start dating and remain together, avoiding the many break-ups that will-they-won’t-they relationships typically have. While these couples have their problems, they don’t let anything tear them apart. These romances are refreshing to viewers and are often more relatable.
Monica And Chandler - Friends
Ross and Rachel are the most iconic couple from Friends. Their on-and-off relationship was the center of many plot lines. However, Monica and Chandler’s relationship was much more steady and endearing.
Monica and Chandler start as friends but realize they have feelings for each other after sleeping together in London. They get married, adopt twins, and manage to overcome every obstacle they face. Both struggle in the dating world until they realize that their soulmate is just across the hall.
Coach Taylor And Tami - Friday Night Lights
With full hearts and clear eyes, Coach Taylor and Tami can’t lose. In a Texas town where football means everything, there’s a lot of pressure on Coach Taylor’s shoulders. But with the support of his wife Tami, he leads the team to victory.
The couple also provides tons of life advice to both the viewers and the characters. Their marriage is an example of steadfast love and commitment. Tami and Coach Taylor help one another chase their dreams and make each other feel loved every day.
David and Patrick - Schitt’s Creek
In Schitt’s Creek, a well-off family that is no longer well-off moves to a small town. The son, David, opens his store, Rose’s Apothecary, there. While filling out forms for the business, he meets the charming and sarcastic Patrick, and their chemistry is undeniable.
The two decide to go into business together. Thankfully, the writers don’t tease out their courtship very long. David and Patrick begin dating within a few episodes. Tina Turner would agree that they’re simply the best.
Randall And Beth - This Is Us
There is no question as to whether Randall and Beth will end up together. Fans of This Is Us already know it, as they’re married in the present timeline. But, the audience gets to see flashbacks of this couple who constantly define “relationship goals.”
Randall and Beth met at a freshman college mixer. Despite a rocky first date, the two are a perfect pair. They’re better together and stick by one another through many ups and downs in their careers and personal lives.
Philip And Elizabeth - The Crown
Most people know about Queen Elizabeth, the head of the English monarchy, and her late husband, Prince Philip. Their love story plays a significant part in the Netflix series The Crown.
Their story on The Crown is less about falling in love and more about how to stay in love. Philip has affairs and fits of jealousy, and Elizabeth struggles to have a successful marriage while fulfilling her role as the Queen. However, they persist through their issues and become a stronger couple.
Turk and Carla - Scrubs
There are many great pairings amongst the Sacred Heart hospital staff. But, none connect as seamlessly as Turk and Carla do. Turk, an immature surgeon, hooks up with the headstrong nurse Carla on his first day of work.
They are the opposite of JD and Elliot, who break up and get back together multiple times. They remain a couple throughout the entire series. There are some bumps in Turk and Carla’s relationship, but they work through each struggle.
Holt And Kevin - Brooklyn Nine-Nine
While Jake and Amy’s relationship is fantastic, it takes a while for them to pursue their feelings for each other. However, Holt and Kevin are the couple on Brooklyn Nine-Nine that fans don’t have to wait to see together. They start the series happily married.
Holt and Kevin are kindred spirits. They both like classical music and dislike public displays of affection (except for handshakes). Their robotic dynamic is hilarious, and the love they have for each other and their dog Cheddar is adorable.
Marshall And Lily - How I Met Your Mother
Marshall and Lily don’t endure many episodes where their relationship is a question mark. They met in college, and it was love at first sight. They move to the city together after college and get engaged in the pilot.
They do break up for a short time when Lily moves to San Francisco to pursue art. However, they got back together after a few months. Marshall and Lily’s relationship is great because they’re best friends who make one another laugh.
Dre and Rainbow - Black-ish
The couple Dre and Rainbow are married with kids. However, they don’t become boring parents. The sitcom entertains viewers with their family life. Additionally, Dre and Rainbow are a couple that audiences can admire.
The series also explores many sociao-political issues. It’s about an upper-class Black family who lives in the suburbs. Dre, the father, fears his career success has made them assimilate too much, and the couple stresses the importance of valuing their Black culture.
Jason And Nikki - Trying
In the Apple TV series Trying, the British couple Jason and Nikki desperately want to become parents. Unfortunately, they are unable to conceive a child. Viewers join the couple on their journey to become adoptive parents.
The complicated process of adoption tests the strength of Nikki and Jason’s relationship. However, they manage to work through each challenge together. In the last episode of season one, viewers rejoiced when the adoption panel approved the lovely couple.