33 TV Couples That Had The Greatest "I Love You" Moments

    "I love you and I like you."

    Nora Dominick
    by Nora Dominick

    BuzzFeed Staff

    We recently asked the BuzzFeed Community to tell us which TV couples had the best "I love you" moments. Here are some of our favorites:

    1. On The Office, when Jim told Pam how he felt during Casino Night.

    NBC

    "I gasped! And that single tear that rolled down Jim's face when she told him she just wanted to be his friend was emotional."

    —kaya42

    2. When Patrick told David that he was his Mariah Carey on Schitt's Creek.

    Pop / CBC

    "This episode was one of the best episodes of television ever made. When Patrick said, 'You're my Mariah Carey' I had to pause the show and happy cry for 30 minutes."

    —calebw4f1d98965

    3. When Chandler let slip that he loved Monica on Friends.

    NBC

    "This entire moment was easily the greatest thing Friends did."

    —jordans43125d2f3

    4. When Lexie told Mark how much she still loved him on Grey's Anatomy.

    ABC

    "I start crying just thinking about it. It was easily one of the most emotional moments on Grey's ever."

    —oliviaf4efb19b94

    5. On Parks and Rec, when Leslie and Ben said "I love you and I like you" during their wedding vows.

    NBC

    "They loved and supported each other so much. They are my relationship goals."

    —kates4eb4bc65e

    6. When Elena finally admitted that she loved Damon on The Vampire Diaries.

    The CW

    "The moment when Damon's face softened after Elena said she loves him just made my heart melt. It's the only TV scene that I've memorized from start to finish."

    —yazylee

    7. When Jake and Amy both said "I love you" while on the cruise on Brooklyn Nine-Nine.

    NBC

    "It was so funny and simple. There was no epic music or tears, just two best friends dancing and having a blast together, like a real-life couple."

    —n423704101

    8. On Shadowhunters, when Alec realized how much he cared for Magnus.

    Freeform

    "Every time they were on screen together I was emotional, but this was next level."

    —graswa

    9. On That '70s Show, when Eric couldn't find the right words to tell Donna how he felt.

    Fox

    "It was so honest and real. I loved it."

    —okaykaylyn

    10. When Rick and Michonne simply said 'I love you' on The Walking Dead.

    AMC

    "It was so simple and a long time in the making."

    —minimal

    11. On Shameless, when Mickey explained what love meant to Ian.

    Showtime

    "It was beautiful watching Mickey profess his love, but heartbreaking that it was happening while Ian was breaking up with him."

    —carriem48ba9a049

    12. When Chloe told Lucifer how she felt right before he was sent back to hell on Lucifer.

    Netflix

    "This scene literally BROKE me. I was a mess."

    —sarahw4162e12ef

    13. On The X-Files, when Mulder said 'I love you," but Scully didn't believe him.

    Fox

    "It was quintessential Mulder and Scully."

    —kaya42

    14. When Rory screamed that she loved Dean outside of Chilton on Gilmore Girls.

    Warner Bros.

    "It was such an amazing Gilmore Girls moment."

    —BeckyVanV, Twitter

    15. On One Tree Hill, when Lucas realized that Peyton was the one.

    The CW

    "When a gorgeous 17-year-old brooding writer in training tells you that he finally knows 'It’s you' after scoring the winning basket, and confetti cascades on the two of you as you kiss, it's true love. Lucas didn't even have to say the three words."

    —myrtlemelaniep

    16. When Omar said "I love you" to Ander after Ander was almost beaten to death on Elite.

    Netflix

    "Their relationship was basically doomed and they both knew it, but as soon as Omar saw Ander hurt he didn't hesitate to say 'I love you." It was such a cute moment in the middle of a super dramatic scene."

    —campbells4dbe23c87

    17. When Penny was Desmond's constant on Lost.

    ABC

    "If your answer isn't Desmond trying to find Penny and finding out that she was his constant, you're wrong."

    —c493be083a

    18. On Gossip Girl, when Chuck finally reciprocated Blair's "I love you."

    The CW

    "It was one of the most memorable moments between them."

    —arianayasmines

    19. On One Day At A Time, when Elena gave Syd a non-binary Valentine's Day card.

    Netflix / Pop

    "The non-binary card made me so happy. It was so sweet and genuine."

    —emilyf4a6fb358d

    20. When Joey couldn't deny her feelings for Pacey any longer on Dawson's Creek.

    Warner Bros.

    "It honestly felt like I was intruding on a personal moment because it was so special to them. The whole scene made my heart explode and I still get chills watching it back."

    —carolync4178cbdc3

    21. On Gentleman Jack, when Ann reunited with Anne and told her that she wanted to marry her.

    HBO

    "Anne and Ann have such amazing chemistry and seeing how they fell in love despite the time that they lived in was perfect."

    —chloehammond203

    22. On Arrow, when Oliver told Felicity how he felt before going to fight Ra's al Ghul.

    The CW

    "Their first 'I love you' will always be my favorite."

    —smoakxdoe, Twitter

    23. On Scandal, when Fitz revealed how deeply in love with Olivia he was.

    ABC

    "Even though they had a completely dysfunctional and disastrous relationship, this moment made my heart soar."

    —adriennec4aa2fd0bc

    24. On Doctor Who, when Rose emotional said goodbye and "I love you" to the Doctor.

    BBC America

    "When they said goodbye on the beach, my heart burst and broke all at the same time."

    —lexieb45c54cc52

    25. When Nathan told Haley that he couldn't help but fall in love with her on One Tree Hill.

    The CW

    "It was such a beautiful moment at the beginning of their relationship. Also, it was the moment I knew that Nathan wasn’t the same arrogant popular jock he was in the first episode. It marked the beginning of his amazing transformation."

    —madanne112

    26. On New Girl, when Nick said that he loved Jess, and she heard the entire thing.

    Fox

    "When Nick looked at Jess, the song hit the chorus, the elevators door open and show them kissing. Ugh it gets me every time."

    —alanar468491290

    27. When Waverly revealed that she loved Nicole in the alternate reality on Wynonna Earp.

    SYFY

    "While it wasn’t perfect, they did it in their own way in their own time. It was magical."

    —pottsy000, Twitter

    28. On Outlander, when Jamie told Claire how long he has loved her.

    Starz

    "Every time they have a moment together, it's heartbreakingly beautiful, but this was next level."

    —outlandishlassie

    29. On Teen Wolf, when Stiles told Lydia to remember him before he disappeared.

    MTV

    "I was a huge Stydia fan from the very beginning and when they finally got together, it was amazing."

    —zophiacarter

    30. When Emma told Hook she loved him before sacrificing herself on Once Upon A Time.

    ABC

    "It makes my heart skip a beat and my eyes tear up every time I watch this scene."

    —korabug40

    31. When Fitz gave Simmons the oxygen mask when they were about to die on Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

    ABC

    "It was so heartbreakingly beautiful. Iain and Elizabeth’s acting in the scene was Emmy worthy."

    —jasminedeleon

    32. On Stranger Things, when Mike accidentally blurted out that he loved Eleven.

    Netflix

    "When Mike said it in an accidental rant and Eleven pretended the rest of the season that she didn't hear him. It was so precious and amazing."

    —FaithNoMoar, Twitter

    33. And finally, on Grey's Anatomy, when Meredith uttered this memorable line.

    ABC

    "It remains one of the most iconic lines of dialogue on TV ever."

    —noradominick

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