Our Favorite TV Couples Ever

We watch TV for a lot of reasons, not the least of which are the love stories they bring us every week. Whether with the romantic tension of a classic "will-they/won't-they" scenario, friends taking things to the next level, or relationships that are so wrong yet so right, TV couples show us that love comes in many forms, and that things don't have to be perfect to be great. Here are some of our favorite romantic pairings. (Photos via ABC/Tony Rivetti + Ron Batzdorff/NBC + Saeed Adyani/Netflix + ABC/Bob D'Amico)

Meredith and Derek, Grey's Anatomy: Meredith Grey (Ellen Pompeo) and Derek Shepherd (Patrick Dempsey) had the defining Grey's relationship — outside of Meredith and Cristina, of course. It anchored the show for 11 seasons until McDreamy died in a car crash. MerDer forever. (Photo via Bob D'Amico/ABC via Getty)

Jack and Rebecca Pearson, This Is Us: Jack (Milo Ventimiglia) and Rebecca (Mandy Moore) quickly became one of our favorite TV pairings when This Is Us premiered on NBC in 2016. Though the first season ended with them on shaky ground, we never doubt how intensely these two love each other and their three kids. (Photo via Ron Batzdorff/NBC)

Leslie and Ben, Parks and Recreation: Though Leslie Knope (Amy Poehler) and Ben Wyatt (Adam Scott) started out as antagonists, their relationship ultimately became one of the beating hearts of the series, defying the usual TV trend of finally pairing up couples only to have the interest wane. (Photo via Tyler Golden/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty)

April and Andy, Parks and Recreation: Somehow, the fact that April Ludgate (Aubrey Plaza) and Andy Dwyer (Chris Pratt) were complete opposites — dark and cynical vs. naïve and goofy — made them the perfect couple. (Photo via Tyler Golden/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty)

Luke and Lorelai,Gilmore Girls: The chemistry between Luke Danes (Scott Patterson) and Lorelai Gilmore (Lauren Graham) was undeniable from day one, and even if they had more than their share of ups, downs, starts and stops, we know they're meant to be forever. (Photo via Saeed Adyani/Netflix)

Rory and Jess, Gilmore Girls: We know Jess Mariano (Milo Ventimiglia) wasn't necessarily perfect for Rory Gilmore (Alexis Bledel), but something about their easy chemistry and shared interests — not to mention the bad-boy/good-girl dynamic — made us love them together. And though they didn't end up together in the Netflix revival A Year in the Life, fans remain convinced that Rory and Jess are GG endgame. (Photo via Neil Jacobs/Netflix)

Schmidt and Cece, New Girl: Jess (Zooey Deschanel) and Nick (Jake Johnson) may have always seemed like the central romantic story line on New Girl, but Schmidt (Max Greenfield) and Cece (Hannah Simone) were the ones we were really watching and waiting to see together. They tied the knot in season five. (Photo via Ray Mickshaw/FOX)

Homer and Marge Simpson, The Simpsons: Homer and Marge might have one of the most difficult and yet enduring relationships on TV. Despite their cartoon status, these two somehow not only survive, but thrive, through the difficulties, mundanities, and little joys of life. (Photo via FOX)

Carrie and Mr. Big, Sex and the City: Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker) and John "Mr. Big" Preston (Chris Noth) weren't an easy couple to root for, but it's hard to picture her ending up with anyone else. They couldn't stay apart, even though they didn't always bring out the best in each other. And while this isn't necessarily advisable IRL, it makes for some pretty good TV. (Photo via Paramount Pictures)

Charlotte and Harry, Sex and the City: Charlotte York (Kristin Davis) taught us all a valuable lesson in getting over our hang-ups and judgments when she fell for her divorce lawyer, Harry Goldenblatt (Evan Handler), who turned out to be exactly what she needed, if not what she expected. (Photo via Arnaldo Magnani/Getty)

Jim and Pam, The Office: Jim Halpert (John Krasinski) and Pam Beesly (Jenna Fischer) started out as a classic case of unrequited love (or requited but unrealized). Some series choose to draw out the will-they/won't-they dynamic, but The Office had these two best friends together by the end of the third season and never looked back. (Photo via Byron Cohen/NBCU Photo Bank)

Eric and Tami Taylor, Friday Night Lights: Coach Taylor (Kyle Chandler) and Principal Taylor (Connie Britton) were the emotional and moral center of their fictional Dillon, Texas, community. We're just sorry we only got five seasons with them. (Photo via Virginia Sherwood/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty)

Uncle Jesse and Aunt Becky, Full House: Jesse Katsopolis (John Stamos) and Becky Donaldson (Lori Loughlin) had such an easy, breezy — and good-looking! — relationship that we're a little sad Stamos and Loughlin never ended up happening IRL. The two had undeniable chemistry, and Stamos has even called Loughlin "the one that got away." (Photo via Michael Yarish/Netflix)

Dre and Rainbow Johnson, Black-ish: Dre (Anthony Anderson) and Rainbow (Tracee Ellis Ross) are hilarious and still hot for each other after all these years, and together they manage the trials and tribulations of parenting with a dynamic worth copying. (Photo via ABC/Bob D'Amico)

Seth and Summer, The O.C.: When Summer Roberts (Rachel Bilson) fell for Seth Cohen (Adam Brody), it was every geek's dream come true. The coffee cart, the Spiderman kiss, Captain Oats and Princess Sparkle — these two were the teen TV couple we all wanted to be. (Photo via Matthew Barnes/FOX)

Mitch and Cam, Modern Family: Mitchell Pritchett (Jesse Tyler Ferguson) and Cameron Tucker (Eric Stonestreet) handle every hiccup with humor (and there are a lot of hiccups). Love. (Photo via ABC/Tony Rivetti)

Cory and Topanga, Boy Meets World: Cory Matthews (Ben Savage) and Topanga Lawrence (Danielle Fishel) went from middle-school sweethearts in Boy Meets World to married parents of two kids in Girl Meets World. Meant to be. (Photo via Disney Channel/Ron Tom)

Chuck and Blair, Gossip Girl: The undeniably hot chemistry between Chuck Bass (Ed Westwick) and Blair Waldorf (Leighton Meester) got them through a LOT of drama. They knew how to hurt each other more than anyone else, but they also knew how to love each other. (Photo via Brian Ach/WireImage)

Pacey and Joey, Dawson's Creek: Dawson who? Joey Potter (Katie Holmes) may have had the history with Dawson Leery (James Van Der Beek), but she had the banter with Pacey Witter (Joshua Jackson). Through six dramatic seasons, we watched Joey take her time figuring out that her true love was Pacey. We knew it all along. (Photo via Getty)

Hanna and Caleb, Pretty Little Liars: Hanna Marin (Ashley Benson) and Caleb Rivers (Tyler Blackburn) were always, always endgame. When they got engaged in the final season, Haleb shippers were hardly even disappointed by the anti-climactic proposal — everything was just as it should have been. (Photo via Freeform/Eric McCandless)

Dan and Rosanne Conner, Rosanne: Dan (John Goodman) and Rosanne (Roseanne Barr) were the steady, working-class parents at the head of the Conner household. They bickered and bantered but ultimately loved each other, working hard to provide a safe and stable home for their kids. If that's not couple goals, we don't know what is. (Photo via ABC Photo Archives/ABC via Getty)

Kurt and Blaine, Glee: Kurt Hummel (Chris Colfer) and Blaine Anderson (Darren Criss) — or Klaine, as they're known to Gleeks — started as friends and were on and off for years before they ended up where they belonged: happily married alongside their friends Santana and Brittany. (Photo via FOX/Getty)

Brittany and Santana, Glee: Santana Lopez (Naya Rivera) and Brittany Pierce (Heather Morris) had an unexpected arc on Glee, going from cheerleader best friends to dating to breaking up to, finally, getting married (along with Kurt and Blaine!) in the last season. Brittana shippers everywhere rejoiced. (Photo via FOX/Getty)

Ross and Rachel, Friends: Ross (David Schwimmer) and Rachel (Jennifer Aniston) might be one of the most frustrating will-they/won't-they sitcom couples of all time — but that made their happy ending all the more satisfying. Who could forget Ross's disastrous insistence that they were on a break? Or when they realized they were each other's lobsters? It took 10 seasons, but they finally got their act together in the series finale. Although, it has to be said: Pour one out for Joey and Rachel, the Friends MVC (Most Valuable Couple) that might have been. (Photo via Warner Bros. Television/Getty)

Monica and Chandler, Friends: Ross and Rachel might have been the romantic through line on Friends, but Monica (Courteney Cox) and Chandler (Matthew Perry) had the more consistently strong relationship. The fact that they fell for each other as adults and friends lent a different level of maturity to their story, and that they remained committed to working on and bettering their marriage together made it realistic and hopeful. (Photo via Danny Feld/NBCU Photo Bank)

Poussey and Soso, Orange Is the New Black: Brook Soso (Kimiko Glenn) and Poussey Washington (Samira Wiley) seemed an unlikely pairing at first, but they were ridiculously infatuated with each other in the sweetest way. After Poussey's tragic and shocking death in season four, Soso continued to grieve throughout season five, and while at times it seemed like her sadness stemmed from her typical overdramatic tendencies, the truth is that their love was real, sweet, and too short. (Photo via JoJo Whilden/Netflix)

Will and Lisa, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air: Lisa Wilkes (Nia Long) took none of Will Smith's nonsense, challenging him on his immature behavior and ultimately turning him into the man he was always meant to become. They ended up splitting — and becoming step-siblings, strangely — but they were good while they lasted. (Photo via Chris Haston/NBCU Photo Bank)

Zack and Kelly, Saved by the Bell: Zack Morris (Mark-Paul Gosselaar) and Kelly Kapowski (Tiffani Thiessen) were Saved by the Bell's defining couple, through high school, college, and even a memorable wedding in Las Vegas. Their relationship might have been as light and fluffy as the show, but we're perfectly okay with that. (Photo via Gary Null/NBCU Photo Bank)

Linda and Bob Belcher, Bob's Burgers: Linda and Bob Belcher are one of the best representations of relationship equals on TV. Whether raising their weird and wonderful kids or running their burger business, Linda and Bob are truly a team, and we can't think of a better goal than that. (Photo via FOX)