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We’re still hung up on these 20 TV couples

Over the years, we've fallen in love with romantic couples on television. From Fitz and Olivia to Derek and Meredith, here are 20 TV couples we can't stop thinking about. 

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Olivia and Fitz

ABC Studios/Shondaland

Even if lies and scandal fueled their relationship, I think everybody was rooting for Olivia and Fitz to make it work. And somehow, they did. 

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Cory and Topanga

Michael Jacobs Productions/Touchstone Television

Cory and Topanga are the perfect TV couple. We watched them tie the knot on Boy Meets World and continue their relationship in the spin-off Girl Meets World

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Jesse and Becky

Jeff Franklin Productions/Miller-Boyett Productions/Lorimar-Telepictures/ Warner Bros.

Who else could turn this Elvis-loving musician into a devoted family man and loving father? Only Aunt Becky. 

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Chuck and Blair

Warner Bros. Television/Alloy Entertainment/College Hill Pictures, Inc./CBS

Gossip Girl was full of relationships we can't quit thinking about, but Chuck and Blair's romance is at the forefront. Was it rocky? Sure. But they loved each other through it all. 

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Meredith and Derek

Shondaland/Entertainment One/ABC Signature

Was he the best for her? Probably not. But since their spontaneous one-night stand in the series pilot, we knew Derek would always be Meredith's one true love. 

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Cookie and Lucious

Imagine Television/Lee Daniels Entertainment/Danny Strong Productions/Little Chicken/20th Television

Cookie and Lucious' love was laced with murder attempts, lies, infidelity, and so much drama. Still, through it all, they found their way to each other in the end.

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Dre and Bow

ABC/Wilmore FIlms/Khalabo Ink Society/Cinema Gypsy Productions/Principato-Young Entertainment

Dre and Bow have one of the best relationships we've ever seen on TV. They always handled tough conversations with each other on topics like sexuality, race, and feminism with grace and class, all while setting an excellent example for their children. 

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Issa and Lawrence

Issa Rae Productions/Hoorae Media/Penny for Your Thoughts Entertainment/3 Arts Entertainment/HBO Entertainment

It took a while for Issa and Lawrence's love story to come into its own, but in the series finale of Insecure, they showed us why they were always meant to be together.

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David and Patrick

Not a Real Company Productions/Canadian Broadcasting Corporation/Pop Media Group

David and Patrick are the best. Despite their many differences, they work well together, showing why flexibility is essential in a relationship.   

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Randall and Beth

Rhode Island Ave. Productions/Zaftig Films/20th Television

We love Jack and Rebecca — really, we do. But it's Randall and Beth for us. Talk about #CoupleGoals.

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Jake and Amy

Fremulon/Dr. Goor Productions/3 Arts Entertainment/Universal Television

Jake and Amy are vastly different in the NBC series Brooklyn Nine-Nine, but that doesn't stop them from having a thriving relationship built on trust and sacrifice. 

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Nathan and Haley

Tollin/Robbins Productions/Warner Bros. Television/Mastermind Laboratories

One Tree Hill's Nathan and Haley, known as "Naley," married in high school and had their first baby shortly after. They were devoted to each other from day one, eventually vowing, "Always and forever." 

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Wes and Laurel

Shondaland/NoWalk Entertainment/ABC Studios

Wes and Laurel's relationship in How To Get Away with Murder was so messy, but since she was pregnant with his child when he was killed, it's one we can't seem to get over.

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Lizzie and Gordo

Stan Rogow Productions/Disney

Lizzie and Gordo wouldn't have wound up together in the Lizzie McGuire reboot, but since it never happened, we're okay with our lasting memory of them being their kiss during the 2003 film.

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George and Louise

T.A.T. Communications Company/NRW Productions/Ragamuffin Productions/Embassy Television

George and Louise (Weezy) were the best parts of The Jeffersons. Their relationship was admired by many, especially since their personalities balanced each other out. 

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Oliver and Connor

Shondaland/NoWalk Entertainment/ABC Studios

Oliver and Connor went through so much on How To Get Away with Murder, but their love and continued illegal activity bonded them through it all. 

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Ian and Mickey

John Wells Productions/Bonanza Productions/Warner Bros. Television/Showtime Networks

Ian and Mickey's relationship isn't the perfect love story by any means, but whew, the ups and downs they endured really roped viewers in.

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Harvey and Donna

Untitled Korsh Company Hypnotic Films & Television/Universal Cable Productions/Universal Content Productions/Open 4 Business Productions

From their first meeting, Donna always had Harvey's heart in Suits, but their status as colleagues kept them from pursuing things romantically. Well, sort of. They eventually wound up together, and it's one love story we always think about. 

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Buffy and Angel

Mutant Enemy Productions/Sandollar Television/Kuzui Enterprises/20th Century Fox Television

Buffy and Angel's relationship in Buffy the Vampire Slayer was full of twists and turns so shocking we couldn't help but root for their love — even if it would cost someone their soul.

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Nick and Jess

Meriwether Productions/Elizabeth Meriwether Pictures/American Nitwits/Chernin Entertainment/20th Century Fox Television

If you want to watch the ideal story of two friends realizing they are perfect soulmates, check out Jess and Nick from New Girl. You'll fall in love with them, too!

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