While TV fans watch a sitcom for the laughs and quirky storylines, or a drama for the wild cliffhangers, there's nothing like a good romance to make people keep watching a show. Viewers are invested in Rory and Lorelai's romantic highs and lows on Gilmore Girls, and fans love Pam and Jim's arc on The Office. While it can definitely be frustrating to watch couples dance around each other and take forever to commit, fans know that's necessary for great drama.
Fans are sharing their favorite TV couples on Reddit, from comedies to drama and one particularly sweet and memorable pair on a popular animated show.
April And Andy (Parks And Recreation)
When replying in a Reddit thread about favorite TV couples, Reddit user SirIan628 mentioned "All of the Endgame Couples" on Parks and Recreation and added, "Andy and April are my favorite."
Parks and Rec fans relate to April and Andy as they don't try to be anyone other than themselves and they seem perfectly matched because of it. Like many TV relationships, this one has a journey that is enjoyable to follow along with.
Arizona And Callie (Grey's Anatomy)
Reddit user jdpm1991 loves the relationship between "Callie and Arizona" on Grey's Anatomy, and this is definitely one of the most emotional and best relationships on the hospital drama.
Arizona and Callie work so well together because they fight, have trouble getting along after the plane crash, and even battle each other for custody of their daughter. They know that life isn't flawless and that people make mistakes, but by the time that fans learn that they will reunite in New York City, it feels like all of the tough times have been worth it.
Tami And Coach Eric Taylor (Friday Night Lights)
Reddit user JinxPutMaxInSpace mentioned "Coach and Tami Taylor" from Friday Night Lights as a favorite couple on TV and Reddit user ProfGilligan replied, "Most authentic, for sure."
Eric and Tami are a special couple as they admit when they're wrong and never give up on each other. They support each other's dreams, even if they sometimes cause tension, and manage to get through many hard moments while Eric is the high school football coach in Dillon and Tami becomes principal of Dillon High.
Emily And Paige (Pretty Little Liars)
Reddit user jdpm1991 mentioned "Paige and Emily" from Pretty Little Liars as having a great pop culture relationship.
When comparing the couples on Pretty Little Liars, Paige and Emily's love story is often mentioned since they have a sweet journey. They respect each other and treat each other with care and compassion while knowing that the future might move them in different directions.
Kevin And Holt (Brooklyn Nine-Nine)
For Reddit user monsieurxander, "Holt and Kevin" from Brooklyn Nine-Nine are a favorite TV pair.
Fans can never watch enough scenes with Captain Holt and Kevin, whether they're talking about their beloved dog Cheddar or they have the same dry sense of humor. It's terrible to see them thinking about leaving each other behind for good in the final season, and thankfully they realize that they can't lose each other.
Beth And Randall (This Is Us)
Reddit user maryjanekronik loves "Randall and Beth" from This Is Us, and they definitely stand out amongst the other pairs on the show.
Beth and Randall have a special relationship that always feels compassionate and realistic. When Randall struggles with anxiety, or Beth has to close her dance studio during the pandemic, they help and support each other. They never try to change the other person.
Emily And Naomi (Skins)
The best episodes of Skins are about topics ranging from eating disorders to teen pregnancy, and there are also some memorable relationships on the show.
One Redditor loves the relationship between Emily and Naomi on Skins and wrote, "by the end of their story they'd gone through tender, heartbreaking, gut-wrenching, sweet, emotional and even sadder moments." Emily and Naomi are a couple with many ups and downs but they are also heartwarming together.
Turk And Carla (Scrubs)
The charming and silly hospital comedy Scrubs has some great couples, and Reddit user Maxwyfe likes Turk and Carla because they're "funny, sexy, romantic and deeply committed to each other."
While Turk and Carla definitely connect over their shared love of helping people at the hospital, they balance each other out. Turk is silly and loves joking around with his best friend J.D., and Carla is a bit more serious and focused. But Turk and Carla love each other and it works.
Monica And Chandler (Friends)
Reddit user Lozzif thinks that Monica and Chandler on Friends are the best TV couple because "They fought for their relationship and made each other better people."
When looking at Monica and Chandler's underrated Friends scenes, it's clear that they are a good match for each other in so many ways. It's compelling watching the characters become more than just pals, as they realize that they really could pursue a serious relationship and that they both want the same thing.
Linda And Bob (Bob's Burgers)
While Bob's Burgers is a silly and sweet animated show with jokes and puns, fans love the relationships between the characters. Reddit user jbrav68 said that their favorite TV couple is "Bob and Linda Belcher." One Redditor agreed that "Bob truly loves her and enjoys making her happy."
Fans love the season 4 episode "Christmas in the Car" when Linda buys a tree on November 1st and it doesn't last past Thanksgiving and they have to find another one. Bob goes along with Linda's plans and always supports her, even when it's chaotic and stressful.