The 10 Greatest TV Romances of the '90s

'90s TV audiences couldn't get enough of the chemistry between their favorite TV duos.

The 1990s were a golden age for television and TV's greatest on-screen couples came out of that era. Whether it was watching to find out if Ross and Rachel would reunite on Friends or if Corey and Topanga's puppy love could outlast high school in Boy Meets World, audiences couldn't get enough of the chemistry between their favorite TV duos.

Over the years, some of the best shows of the '90s have aged better than others, and many of them have been turned into reboots and spinoffs. Sex and the City, for instance, still lives on as the HBO spinoff ...And Just Like That, which recently announced Kim Cattrall's return as Samantha for season two. From sharing romantic moments to sharing big laughs, these television couples had audiences tuning in every week. Let's rewind and remember the greatest TV romances of the '90s.

You'd be hard-pressed to find a TV couple more intriguing in the '90s than Mr. Big (Chris Noth) and Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker) from Sex and the City. The two had amazing chemistry on-screen and seemed to live a fairytale life in New York City. Despite Carrie's on-again, off-again relationships that were a central part of the show, she always seemed to find her way back to big.

For the spinoff show ... And Just Like That, however, HBO producers had other plot lines in mind. Mr. Big promptly dies at the beginning of the reboot, leaving Carrie alone to mourn his death and try to figure out the next steps in her life. Big was supposed to make a cameo in the season 1 finale, but HBO axed that idea after allegations against Chris North came to light.

It seems like anyone who grew up in the 1990s has at least seen Friends at some point. The show focused on a group of young people trying to make it in New York City, living in small apartments and struggling with various low to middle-end jobs. One of the central themes of the show was Ross's (David Schwimmer) and Rachel's (Jennifer Aniston) on-again, off-again relationship.

Fans loved watching Ross and Rachel as they genuinely shared a connection. They were cute together, and the audience couldn't help but root for them to make. But when Ross had a baby with another woman, his feelings for Rachel got complicated, and it didn't seem like the two would last. In the end, though, the two reconnected and decided to stick it out despite the messiness of their situation.

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That '70s Show was a pretty original sitcom when it debuted in 1998. A group of teenagers growing up in the 1970s hang out, party, and try not to get in trouble (sometimes) while dealing with typical issues high schoolers deal with. The most interesting couple on the show was Jackie (Mila Kunis) and Kelso (Ashton Kutcher), who seemed to complement each other with their dim-witted, laid-back attitudes about life.

The show ran for eight seasons and launched the careers of Kunis and Kutcher, both of whom remain incredibly popular today. Jackie and Kelso seemed like a couple that was always having fun, being goofy, and laughing at each other. But their relationship probably wouldn't work in real life, as Kunis recently called Kutcher "awkward".

In Cheers, Ted Danson played ladies' man Sam Malone, a former baseball pitcher who works at a Boston bar. Diane (Shelley Long) is an upper-class woman who decides to take a job at the bar after her husband leaves her without any money. The two hit it off, and despite their different upbringings, they eventually fall in love. Diane moves away and almost marries Frasier Crane (Kelsey Grammer) but instead comes back to Boston to be with Sam and help him get over his drinking problem.

Sam and Diane shared many special moments, and it was fun to watch Sam try to win her over. Sam's gruff demeanor seemed to be the perfect match for Diane's sweet and sensitive nature. She was always very patient with him, and it made for a great romance during the show's 11-season run. Their relationship is what helped make Cheers a beloved sitcom that is still relevant today.

Full House was a huge hit during its original run from 1985 to 1995. Bob Saget played Danny Tanner, a widower left to raise three daughters on his own. Uncle Jesse (John Stamos) moves in with him to help, and his wife is Becky (Lori Laughlin). Even though Jesse was a bit of a bad boy who liked motorcycles and rock 'n roll, the two had amazing on-screen chemistry and shared some sweet moments. The couple eventually had twin boys on the show and lived in the attic of Danny's house in San Francisco.

No matter how many times Jesse got in trouble, Becky always forgave him, and the two reconnected. Jesse showed her that he could be a good father too, and wrote her love songs which the show often incorporated into montages and flashbacks. The duo is not romantically linked in real life, but Stamos and Laughlin recently posted a video reflecting on their decades-old friendship.

One could argue that Joey (Joshua Jackson) and Pacey's (Katie Holmes) courtship on Dawson's Creek is the greatest TV romance of the '90s. The show brought together two heartthrobs of the era and gave them a strong background story and powerful dialogue. In the show, Joey and Pacey started dating at age 15 but didn't immediately realize that they were in love.

Over time, the two came together even after dating other people. Both Joey and Pacey's relationships with Dawson (James van der Beek) were damaged after Pacey and Dawson dated. Despite all the ups and downs, the pair were able to put their jealousy, frustration, and heartbreak aside and ended up together in the end.

When you think of '90s TV couples, animated characters don't really come to mind. But Homer and Marge's longevity on The Simpsons stands the test of time. The show debuted in 1989 and centered around a somewhat normal family in the indistinct town of Springfield. Homer is lazy and works at a job he doesn't care about, but he usually has the best intentions and wants to take care of his wife and kids.

Marge has the patience of a saint, always looking out for Homer and bailing him out when he makes bad decisions, which happens a lot. Homer and Marge trust each other, share their fears, and often hold each other up when nobody else will. After 34 seasons, the couple are still together on the show. Fans can look forward to season 36 of The Simpsons, as the series was recently renewed (again) on Fox.

In Boy Meets World, Corey Matthews (Ben Savage) and Topanga Lawrence (Danielle Fishel) are two teenagers who initially don't connect. Corey is a chatterbox who thinks Topanga is odd, but his feelings soon change when he notices her trying to get students to sign a petition to save one of their teacher's jobs. The two come together on the campaign and Topanga gives Corey his first kiss.

From there, the two share many on-again, off-again moments. Corey wants to move faster with Topanga, but she gets scared and thinks their relationship is moving too fast. They decide to be friends but are still attracted to each other. Eventually, the duo realizes they only have feelings for each other, and in a romantic moment, Topanga proposes to Corey at their graduation.

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Chandler (Matthew Perry) and Monica (Courtney Cox) were another couples on Friends with a strong romance. Initially, Chandler wasn't attracted to Monica, who is Ross' (David Schwimmer) sister. Chandler shared a room with Ross but called Monica names when they were teenagers. Their relationship was ignited when Monica is upset at Ross and Emily's rehearsal dinner. She goes looking for a night of casual fun with Joey (Matt Leblanc) but instead is consoled by Chandler.

Monica and Chandler hid their relationship from their friends for a long time, fearing that Ross especially would not be okay with the two being so close. Eventually, the two express their love for each other and feel like they don't want to hide it anymore. Their romance endures through the struggles of trying to get pregnant, which they are unsuccessful at despite many attempts. In the final season, the pair gets a surprise when they have twins through a surrogate.

Mad About You debuted in 1992 and starred Paul Reiser as Paul, a documentary filmmaker who is madly in love with his new wife Jamie (Helen Hunt), a public relations specialist. The sitcom drew comedy out of the pair's daily interactions and dealings with normal relationship issues. Paul and Jamie eventually had a baby, which they named Mabel.

Paul and Jamie's romance was sweet, sometimes sarcastic, and always funny. Near the end of the series, viewers wondered if Paul and Jamie could get over their compounding issues. They come close to getting a divorce, but in the end, decide to stick it out and commit to their relationship as husband and wife. Mad About You was revived in 2019 by Spectrum Originals for a new 12-episode run.