12 Best TV and Movie Couples That Have the Greatest On-Screen Romance
Danny and Sandy are just one of the cute couples on this list!
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If you asked us who our favorite couple is, our answer would obviously be Ree and Ladd. And if you asked who our favorite on-screen couple is, it would probably still be Ree and Ladd! 😂 Can you blame us?! The two have such a fantastic love story, and we don't think we can ever stop swooning over it! Though, when it comes to fictional romances—we're talking TV and movie couples—there are so many great ones out there! Ahead, you'll find what we consider some of the greatest couples from our favorite TV shows and romantic movies who have us dreaming of our own love story fairytale!
These couples might not always end up together, but that's not really what their stories are about. The all have one thing in common: they let us give in to the cheese and make us believe in the power of love. You feel their butterflies. You cry at their struggles. (There's a reason that Ree can watch the movie Grease over and over again! Danny and Sandy were the sweetest example of high school love.) Weren't we all rooting for Elinor and Edward in Sense and Sensibility? Or Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal by the end of When Harry Met Sally? Whether you want a new romantic comedy on date night or a feel-good movie with the girls, these couples will make you laugh and cry. Just don't forget the tissues!
Rachel and Ross from 'Friends'
Everybody, and we mean everybody, was watching the relationship between Rachel and Ross bloom from the '90s to the early 2000s. They've had their fair share of ups-and-downs, and have made us feel a rollercoaster of emotions. But we wouldn't have it any other way!
Florida and James from 'Good Times'
We're not sure if there was a more wholesome depiction of marriage on TV than the one between Florida and James Evans. They've taught viewers many lessons, often through comedy and feel-good scenes.
Jim and Pam from 'The Office'
Would this list even be complete without TV's most honored couple? From their cute office flirtations, to those awkward but wholesomely funny dates, to their *iconic* wedding—Jim and Pam are legitimately what we would define as relationship goals.
Tony and Maria from 'West Side Story'
Ree Drummond first watched West Side Story when she was 12 years old, and she's loved it ever since! "It remains one of my all-time favorite Broadway shows/movies," Ree once said. One look at the passionate (and ultimately heart-wrenching) romance between Tony and Maria, and you'll understand why.
Baby and Johnny from 'Dirty Dancing'
Nobody puts Baby in the corner! The chemistry between these two was on fire and made the movie the classic it is today. Summer love? Patrick Swayze? (Sigh.)
Danny and Sandy from 'Grease'
One of Ree's favorite pairs, Danny and Sandy are one of the most iconic '80s movie couples. And again, it's an odd-couple forbidden romance! But aren't all the best ones?
Allie and Noah from 'The Notebook'
Everyone loves a forbidden love story that stretches over decades. Please look up the actors accepting the award for Best Kiss at the MTV Movie Awards—the two began dating after the movie came out and are beyond cute!
Elinor and Edward from 'Sense and Sensibility'
Ree has watched this one "at least ten times," so it's definitely a love story for the ages! The movie adaption of Jane Austen's novel has all of her wit and plot twists but with a few modern tweaks to make you fall head over heels for these two lovers.
Lucy and Ricky from 'I Love Lucy'
When this sitcom premiered in the '50s, Americans fell in love with Lucy and Ricky Ricardo played by the real-life couple Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz—and their relationship changed television forever. A whopping 44 million people watched "Lucy Goes to the Hospital," an episode featuring the birth of their son, Little Ricky. With 71% of American households tuned in, it remains one of the most-viewed broadcasts in history.
Sally and Harry from 'When Harry Met Sally'
The diner scene alone is iconic, right? 😂 Nora Ephron has written many classic rom-coms, but this one might just be the most beloved. Sally and Harry are two friends who are faced with that classic question—can two people sleep together without ruining their friendship?
George and Louise from 'The Jeffersons'
Another old-school iconic duo, George and Louise balanced each other out beautifully. People enjoyed watching them so much on All in the Family that they got their own spin-off series!
Jack and Rose from 'Titanic'
This is another Ree fave, but it's also a beloved couple worldwide. Kate Winslet's lines, "I'll never let go, Jack" and "Jack, I'm flying," have probably been recited by hundreds of couples.
Micaela Bahn is a freelance editorial assistant and recent graduate from Carleton College, where she majored in English literature. She loves running, photography, and cooking the best new recipes.
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