Ryan & Marissa – The O.C.
Troubled and dysfunctional, this is a couple who have a lot in common. They do better when they’re together, but, like many on-again-off-again love stories, those times are few and far between. But, then again, so tender when they happen.
Their friendships with Summer and Seth are also sweet. Ryan and Marissa were made for each other, and you realize this as she dies in his arms.
Rachel & Ross – Friends
One of our favorite and most memorable ’90s TV couples is Ross and Rachel. For ten seasons, the darling duo, on-again-off-again, melted our hearts and then teased us with their dramatic flare-ups. In season four, the rollercoaster-like storyline takes a diving dip all the way to the altar, with Ross marrying Emily.
But things take a sharp turn when Ross slips up on the vows, and in front of Rachel and the congregation says, “I, Ross, take thee, Rachel...” It all ends happily ever after. Ross and Rachel have a baby together and ultimately get back in each other's arms. Aww!
Cory & Topanga – Boy Meets World
Cory and Topanga’s high school sweetheart romance is a sweet, traditional love story. The very Disney storyline with melodramatic breakups, punctuated by sweet and syrupy makeups, culminates, finally, with their high school graduation marriage.
However, there's a twist. Topanga is the one who proposes, and also the one who stole the first kiss. No spoiler alert here, Boy Meets World was filmed from 1993 to 2000.
Kitty & Red – That ’70s Show
Quite possibly the least romantic couple on the list, Kitty and Red do have their moments. Red’s response to Kitty’s request for certain relationship goals is: “Kitty, I want us to grow old and withdraw into ourselves.” He’s a bit insensitive, but he gives in.
While Red, a stereotypical Navy man who served in the Great War and the Korean War, is allergic to emotion, Kitty is like his foil. Playing the loving mom and wife, she’s a dutiful housewife who manages him—they’re a great comedy team.
Jackie & Kelso – That ’70s Show
Jackie and Kelso are a dingbat couple, but they’re so much fun. Here they are heading out on a date: “You can’t just maul me in front of my father,” Jackie complains. Kelso answers, “He didn’t even notice.” Jackie returns, “He yelled at you to stop it.” And Kelso, “Oh, I thought he was talking to you.” Corny but sweet.
They have trouble staying together because they’re continuously two-timing each other, but the makeups are amorous. They split in the end. The good news is they’re together in real life.