My Top 20 Favorite TV Couples

There are so many wonderful couples in my favorite shows but these ones are special. Read on to find out why. Fair warning though, there may be spoilers ahead.

21. Twentieth Place: Jason Mendoza and Janet (The Good Place)

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Jason and Janet were in all honesty the weirdest couple I've ever heard of. A man with the intelligence of a young child and a not-a-robot/not-a-girl? It shouldn't have worked. But as the seasons continued it started to grow on me. I still think it's incredibly weird but also kinda cute.

20. Nineteenth Place: Belle and Rumplestiltskin (Once Upon a Time)

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Belle and Rumple had a unique relationship. It didn't start well and at times it did not seem as though it would end well. There were many instances where I was frustrated with how dysfunctional their relationship was and honestly wished it would end which is why it did not make it higher on the list. In the end though, they both became better people and finally found their happy ending. I am glad it worked out but I wish they didn't take so long getting there.

19. Eighteenth Place: Bobbi Morse and Hunter Lance (Agents of SHIELD)

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Frankly Bobbi and Hunter had probably the most dysfunctional marriage of any couple on this list besides Belle and Rumple. At least they did at the beginning. But they came together, they fixed their issues, and they both ended up better and stronger for it and they were honestly pretty cute and a lot more memorable than many tv couples

18. Seventeenth Place: The Eleventh Doctor and River Song (Doctor Who)

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The Doctor and River's relationship was honestly more teasing and flirting than it was a real relationship, especially in the earlier episodes before he knew who she was. But they really did care about each other when it came down to it and they were too quirky and lovable to pass over.

17. Sixteenth Place: Oliver Queen and Felicity Smoak (Arrow)

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Oliver and Felicity were a really cute couple and had a lot going for them. They were funny and affectionate, they always saw the best in each other and in general, they made a good team. Unfortunately, their relationship was weakened by Oliver's refusals to trust Felicity and to let her help him so in the end, they weren't as good as they should have been.

16. Fifteenth Place: Amy Pond and Rory Williams (Doctor Who)

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I both dislike and love Rory and Amy's relationship. On the one hand, Amy was probably far too flighty and distracted to realize what a wonderful boyfriend and husband she had in Rory. She took him for granted for far, far too long. On the other hand, you can't help but love them. Rory was so patient, and so loyal, and so good. His perseverance in his love for her and his loyalty and patience in protecting her was like a fairy tale. He's definitely one of the best husbands I've ever heard of and in the end, I think Amy realized that.

15. Fourteenth Place: Henry Mills and Jacinda Vidrio (Once Upon a Time)

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Henry and Jacinda were a really cute couple. The storyline of them having been in love in the fairy tale world, only to forget it in a curse, and have to rediscover it with the help of a cute and precocious child was a nice nostalgic nod to season one but their story still felt new and special. I loved how respectful they were of each other and the hard work they put into building a strong relationship. And Lucy was pretty cute too.

14. Thirteenth Place: Barry Allen and Iris West (The Flash)

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Barry and Iris are a classic cute tv couple. They're sweet, they rely on each other, and they generally have a very healthy relationship. Plus they're adorable. While they do have communication issues from time to time, they always work through it and make amends.

13. Twelfth Place: Emma Swann and Neal Cassidy (Once Upon a Time)

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For a couple who bonded through petty theft and had a baby out of wedlock who was born in prison, Emma and Neal made a pretty good couple. Although both made bad decisions early in their relationship, when it came down to it, Neal was most concerned with protecting Emma and when he returned years later, he was respectful of her and a good dad to their son. Although they did not ultimately end up together, the impact he had on her life was tremendous and he was always important to her.

12. Eleventh Place: John and Lyla Diggle (Arrow)

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John and Lyla Diggle are such a wonderful couple and as a bonus they're also pretty great parents. John is so levelheaded, loyal, and caring and Lyla is a loving, supportive partner who is able to act as the voice of reason whenever she needs to. These two are perfect for each other and a clear "role model" as far as relationships go.

11. Tenth Place: Hook and Emma (Once Upon a Time)

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Emma and Hook each brought their own struggles to their relationship. Emma struggled to trust people in the beginning and Hook was struggling to heal from the person he used to be. As they grew closer, they helped each other to heal. They each learned to trust and rely on the other as Emma became more open and Hook came to know the man he wanted to be. If there was an award for best character development in both people, Hook and Emma would win it.

10. Ninth Place: Mack and Elena Rodriguez/Yo-Yo (Agents of SHIELD)

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Mack and Yo-yo are extremely cute. They are very affectionate, considerate, and relaxed in their relationship and they genuinely seem to love and understand each other in general. There have been times when they've had communications issues but when it comes down to it, they always have each other's back.

9. Eighth Place: Eleanor Shellstrop and Chidi Anagonye (The Good Place)

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Chidi and Eleanor are one of the funniest couples on this list but also one of the most lovable. While Eleanor got on Chidi's nerves in the beginning, she quickly grew on him and his patience and love for her as well as his loyalty are obvious and adorable. Eleanor on the other hand, really grew as a person through her relationship with Chidi and she ultimately became selfless and kind while still remaining funny, bubbly, and adorable.

8. Seventh Place: Regina Mills and Robin Hood (Once Upon a Time)

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Robin and Regina were one of the loveliest couples of Once Upon a Time. Regina struggled for a long time believing that she was even capable of a happy ending or of love because of all of the struggles of her past. When Robin came into her life she finally had the hope of a happy ending and her relationship with him was instrumental in giving her the confidence that she could be loved despite her past and learn to love and trust another person well.

7. Sixth Place: Melinda May and Phil Coulson (Agents of SHIELD)

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Phil Coulson and Melinda May are a good example of long term character development in a relationship. While these characters were friends before the show even began and clearly cared about each other throughout the entirety of the show, it took many seasons for them to admit their feelings. They couldn't be more different in personality but they always have each other's back and either would die for the other in a heartbeat, in fact, both of them have. (cuz Marvel.)

6. Fifth Place: Guinevere and Arthur (Merlin)

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In my opinion, Gwen and Arthur have the sweetest relationship of any couple on this list. Both of them are genuinely loving and kind to each other and there is a simplicity and gentleness to their relationship that is rarely seen on television. Gwen keeps Arthur humble and down to earth and brings out the best in him while Arthur struggles because he is not supposed to love Gwen in the beginning but ultimately it is she who inspires him to act with justice and kindness through the entirety of the show and he is changed for the better through his relationship with her.

5. Fourth Place: Snow White and Prince Charming (Once Upon a Time)

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Snow and Charming have a classic fairytale marriage. From the love at first sight first meeting, to surviving curses, kidnappings, and memory loss, their love is "the most powerful magic of all." Okay, maybe that's a bit cheesy but their love for each other and mutual belief in the power of hope is kinda adorable. Plus the outlaw snow scenes are pretty awesome. (The couple being married in real life doesn't hurt either.)

4. Third Place: Fitz-Simmons (Agents of SHIELD)

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Fitz-Simmons is the ultimate Agents of SHIELD ship. From bickering lab partners who finish each others sentences and have obvious crushes on each other in season one, to their marriage in season five, it is almost impossible to watch a scene featuring this couple without smiling. While they've definitely been through their share of adversity, the sweetness and naturalness of their love is amazing. It's hard to think of a couple that is more perfect for each other.

3. Second Place: Lorelei Gilmore and Luke Danes (Gilmore Girls)

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Lorelei and Luke are perfect for each other. From the very beginning, Luke was always there for Lorelei whether it was to just be there for her in whatever was going on that day or to drop everything and drive her to the hospital when her dad was sick. He was also a great "dad" to Rory. Remember when he threw her a birthday party? Or when he brought her pie when she was studying? He's also probably the only one who attempts to make sure the Gilmore girls have a healthy diet and he's the first one Lorelei calls when she needs something. He grounds her and she keeps his life interesting.

2. First Place: John and Mary Watson (Sherlock)

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When Mary Watson appeared on Sherlock for the first time, it didn't take me long to love her. She was funny, supportive, warm, practical, and cared a lot about both John and Watson. Rather then being a source of tension in the existing friendship between John and Sherlock, she integrated seamlessly into their lives, sometimes joining them in their adventures, other times encouraging them to spend time one on one which is a very good example of how marriage should work in respect to each partner's friendships.

1. BONUS! Edwin and Ana Jarvis (Agent Carter)

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This couple wins "The Odd Thomas Wit and Wisdom" award. Like Dean Koontz's characters in his Odd Thomas series, this couple is incredibly well-written. Other couples are cute but this one is so ordinary and yet so special. They are cute but they are also incredibly human and normal. Sometimes their conversations are full of profound wisdom but at the same time, they are so down to earth and lovable. Their trust in each other, their honesty and devotion are so pure, simple, and good. In many ways they remind me of a more mature version of Gwen and Arthur from Merlin