Dramatic surgeries and big season finales might be par for the course on Grey's Anatomy, but many fans watch for the romantic moments between the most popular couples. Besides enjoying Meredith's epic love story with Derek, viewers have become invested in all of the main characters and the many relationships that they have during their time on the series.
While every episode of the hospital drama does involve plenty of surgery scenes and huge career moments for the doctors, fans have become invested in their personal lives, and they always want to see what's going on romantically. Each popular pair has a famous scene that fans love revisiting.
Meredith & Derek: The Post-It Note Wedding
The season 5 scene when Meredith and Derek get married via a post-it note is one of the most famous between the popular pair. Fans love this moment, as they swore that they would be there for each other as they got older, and they also swore that they would truly commit. They said that they would promise, "To love each other even when we hate each other…No running. Ever. Nobody walks out, no matter what happens."
Meredith and Derek are a beloved couple and now knowing that Derek's life was cut short, this scene is romantic but in a very tragic way. When fans look back on the show, they can't help but picture this scene, which felt more special and meaningful than any big, traditional wedding day.
Cristina & Owen: The Bathroom Scene
In the season 8 episode 'Support System,' Cristina locked herself in the bathroom so she could have a moment alone and cry. Owen said that he would break the door and when he fell over, they both started laughing, which brought some levity to the tough moment.
Cristina then told him that she is brilliant and talented and that she needed to study for her board exams, not sobbing over his affair. This is a famous and important moment in this relationship, as Cristina always prioritized her career over love, and she didn't want to lose it all. This moment allowed fans to really see Cristina's ambition, which was a huge part of her story.
Arizona & Callie: Their Wedding Scene
In the season 7 episode 'White Wedding,' viewers cheered when the couple got married, and it was even more moving because it almost didn't happen. Callie's mother told her that it wasn't legal so it wasn't an actual wedding, and Bailey gave Callie a powerful pep talk about how none of that was necessary.
Bailey knew that Callie and Arizona loved each other and that was the only important thing. This meant a lot to Callie and so they went ahead with their big day, which was joyous and romantic.
Lexie & Mark: When Lexie Said "Teach Me"
Fans love Lexie and Mark's relationship and no one can forget the season 5 scene when she knocked on his door and said, "Teach me." He hesitated but they ended up sleeping together.
This is an iconic scene between the couple who met an untimely end, as they both died after the season 8 finale plane crash. Viewers wish that Lexie and Mark had more time together and the fact that they couldn't truly commit and look forward to a future together makes this moment even bigger and more impactful.
Jackson & April: Their First Time
In season 8, the characters were studying for their board exams, and April and Jackson slept together for the first time. This is an unforgettable moment for the couple and particularly for April, who lost her virginity.
No fan can forget this scene, as it not only marked the beginning of the Jackson and April romance, but it made April wonder about her life choices, especially since she then failed her board exams. This was a memorable moment in April's character arc as fans realized that she wasn't perfect and that she could be relatable, too.
Alex & Jo: His Sweet Speech About Family
The season 10 episode 'Get Up, Stand Up' featured a memorable scene between this fan-favorite Grey's Anatomy couple. Alex told Jo, "We'll be together forever, right? You and me" and mentioned the family that he wanted to have with her. This was a huge scene for them, as Jo knew that she loved Alex from the start, but his commitment wasn't always clear, as he had so much baggage from his past to work through.
Now, thinking about this scene when so much time has passed, it has an even more dramatic impact, as fans know that Alex and Jo are no longer together and Alex left her to be with Izzie. But at the time, Alex was interested in having a future with Jo, and he dreamed of their children.
Alex & Izzie: When She Shaved Her Head
Chances are that many viewers teared up when watching the fifth season episode 'What A Difference A Day Makes.' Derek and Meredith were supposed to get married, but in a moving gesture, they gave Alex and Izzie their wedding since Izzie had cancer. The most beautiful scene in the episode happened at the end when Alex said that Izzie would be beautiful no matter what, and that gave her the courage to shave her head.
Fans also remember this moment as Izzie asked Denny, whose ghost she had been hallucinating, to go because she and Alex were now married. In some ways, Izzie and Denny were a great couple, but many fans knew that Alex was her one and only as the two had a genuine bond and they truly grew up together, becoming doctors and learning how to be adults.
Teddy & Owen: The Holiday Proposal
When Teddy first showed up at the hospital, it was clear that she had loved Owen forever, but their timing seemed off as he had other partners. It was beautiful when Owen asked Teddy to marry him on Christmas, as he did it in front of everyone during their holiday gathering.
It was very emotional to watch since he had asked her before, and he explained that while they had caused each other pain in the past, they were good together. This scene had some humor to it, too, as Link wanted to propose to Amelia and he felt that Owen had ruined the moment for him. Teddy and Owen are the definition of a couple who have had an epic romance, with lots of twists and turns and sadness and heartbreak, and it was great to see them finally together for real.
Meredith & DeLuca: On The Beach
While it's tough to imagine Meredith falling for anyone other than Derek, she did have a genuine connection with DeLuca, and their most iconic scene involves the beach scenes from season 17. When DeLuca was dying in the hospital, Meredith said, "If I go back and you don't, I'll miss you."
He told her that she would be okay and that he had to leave, as he ran toward his mother on the beach, which was a beautiful moment. Their unexpected romance definitely had an emotional conclusion, and it was nice to see Meredith find love again, even if it had such a sad ending.
Ben & Bailey: The Crossword Puzzle
In season 8, Ben asked Bailey to marry him and put the question in a crossword puzzle. Grey's Anatomy has many epic romantic moments and this one stands out. Fans wanted to see Bailey happy, especially since her first marriage was so rough, and they committed to each other.
It wasn't easy, as Ben moved to California for a time and Bailey even got him suspended when he made the mistake of using a clipboard for surgery. But fans love this couple and know that they can make it through even the hardest times. Bailey's stubbornness and Ben's sensitive nature work beautifully and balance each other out.