Love was in the air, but these pairs never quite made it official! From supernatural connections to post-apocalyptic partnerships, we're looking at the most shipped TV couples that stayed in fans' imaginations. These duos had amazing chemistry and countless meaningful moments, but their romance remained just out of reach.
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00:00It could be our last night in this world, you know?
00:04Yes, well, I'm glad you're here.
00:06Welcome to Miss Mojo, and today we're counting down our picks for the most memorable TV duos with romantic potential that never fully came to fruition.
00:14Spoilers ahead.
00:15What if Lucas and Hayley get married?
00:19I'm serious about this one, because if there's one thing that I know, it's that audiences get crazy over who ends up together.
00:25No matter how little screen time characters have together, fans will still notice the potential for a new couple.
00:43In the Gilmore Girls Season 2 episode, There's the Rub, Rory hung out with two people who don't usually interact, rival-turned-friend Paris Geller and love interest Jess Mariano.
00:55Paris and Jessa's brief discussion of literature showed how well they get along and matched each other's intellect.
01:03However, others believed they were too different and that a romantic relationship wouldn't last.
01:07Paris and Jessa's brief discussion of literature showed how well they get along and matched each other's intellect.
01:11I've read Jane Austen. You have? Yeah, and I think she would have liked Bukowski.
01:15Paris and Jess's brief discussion of literature showed how well they get along and matched each
01:19other's intellect. However, others believed they were too different, and that a romantic
01:23relationship wouldn't last. Paris wouldn't like Jess's lack of ambition, and he wouldn't be down
01:28with her neurosis and snobbish tendencies. Still, many fans agree that not developing a real
01:32friendship was a missed opportunity for an interesting duo. Oh, that's good. That's really,
01:38really good. You like hot sauce? I don't know. Should I? I think it's wise.
01:44Number nine, Daryl Dixon and Carol Pelletier, The Walking Dead franchise. Fans of The Walking
01:49Dead know that characters can find love while surviving the zombie apocalypse, so shipping
01:53Daryl Dixon and Carol Pelletier wasn't far-fetched. I love you. I love you too.
02:02Although both appeared in the show's first season, the pair's defining moment of kinship
02:12happened in the second. Amid a search for Carol's daughter Sophia, Daryl brought her
02:16a Cherokee rose. I'm not full enough to think there's any flowers blooming for my brother.
02:27But I believe this one will bloom for your little girl.
02:34Neither one was the best at expressing emotions, but over the next decade, fans watched as the
02:39two let themselves be vulnerable with each other and continued to grow closer as friends. While we
02:45saw more of their unbreakable bond in the Daryl Dixon spin-off, showrunner David Zabel had no plans
02:50to turn their relationship romantic. Sorry, Carol shippers.
02:54I'm allowed to be a little sad.
03:03You're my best friend.
03:06Come here.
03:07Number 8. Annie Edison and Jeff Winger
03:12Community
03:13Throughout its six-season run, Dan Harmon's Community saw different characters go through
03:18crushes, flings, and actual relationships. Annie Edison and Jeff Winger, two members of the core
03:24study group, shared an attraction early on and locked lips twice in season one alone. However,
03:29the age gap was a major factor in them not dating.
03:32We agreed that you and I kissing was a mistake, and if anyone were to find out about it, I would
03:36be tarred, feathered, and put on one of those websites people check when they're buying a house.
03:40When they first met, Jeff was in his 30s, and Annie wasn't even 20. While they each explored
03:45other relationships, their chemistry remained strong, leading to more intimate moments.
03:49The long looks? The stolen glances? The general atmosphere of would they, might they?
03:56Annie, I think you're reading into some things.
03:58In the season six finale, they still didn't end up together, because they were on separate paths.
04:03They did sneak in one more kiss, though. Who knows? If we get a community movie,
04:07maybe they'll finally make it official.
04:09Season seven, who knows? It's out of our hands. Too many variables.
04:13Cool. Cool, cool. Cool, cool. Cool.
04:17Number 7. Guillermo de la Cruz and Nandor the Relentless
04:21What We Do in the Shadows
04:22Many fans of FX's What We Do in the Shadows were rooting for the dutiful human familiar
04:27turned bodyguard Guillermo de la Cruz to get together with his master, Nandor the Relentless.
04:32I really do need to do my own thing. But just because we don't work together doesn't mean we
04:37can't be friends. Friends?
04:39Yeah.
04:40The two had an undeniable affection for one another, even though the centuries-old vampire hated to admit it.
04:45For years, the show teased a romance, like when Nandor wished for his new bride, Marwa,
04:50to like everything he likes, as she was very loving towards Guillermo.
04:54I don't know what I would do without you.
04:57Oh, thank you.
04:59Oh, that's a lot of kissing.
05:03Still, the series' writers didn't follow through. And in the end, Nandermo remained platonic.
05:08However, we did get a chaste kiss in an alternate ending, at least they'll be friends. And if Nandor
05:13gets his way, they'll also be partners in crime fighting.
05:16To be friends would be cool. But you know what would be really cool?
05:21What?
05:27Are you kidding me?
05:29Number six, Phoebe Buffay and Joey Tribbiani. Friends.
05:32One of you girls come over here and kiss me.
05:34You're right.
05:36Hey, come on. I need your help here.
05:39All right, I'll do it. I've kissed him before. I can do it again.
05:41See this? Huh? This is a friend.
05:45When most people think of friends, they're likely reminded of the long-running,
05:48will-they-weren't-they relationship between Ross and Rachel. There's also Monica and Chandler,
05:52an unexpected but ultimate sweet pairing that proved opposites attract. But die-hard Friends
05:57fans will remember the many times one coupling was teased yet never materialized.
06:02Are you serious?
06:03Yeah, I locked him in years ago.
06:05Wait, so if neither of you are married by the time you're 40, you're going to marry Joey?
06:13Yeah, we shook on it.
06:16Yeah, but believe me, that is not how he wanted to seal the deal.
06:19Other than being the only two not dating in the friend group, Phoebe and Joey are also the
06:24quirkiest among them. They are both very flirtatious and frequently match each other's crazy. The two
06:29kissed on more than one occasion, though it was almost always treated as something casual. But no
06:33matter how kismet they seemed to be, fans never got the power couple they hoped for.
06:38You can't marry him?
06:39Hey lady, your day's over. It's my turn.
06:43Phoebe!
06:43What? Why can't you marry me?
06:45Number 5. Clark Griffin and Bellamy Blake
06:48The 100
06:48Like others on this list, Clark Griffin and Bellamy Blake began as adversaries before forming a
06:54co-partnership. Throughout several separations and reunions on the show, they gradually became
06:58close friends.
06:59May we meet again?
07:03Knock, knock, knock, knockin' on heaven's own
07:08May we meet again?
07:15Co-stars Eliza Taylor and Bob Morley seemingly infused some romance into their performances,
07:20being told their characters were headed that way. However, the team ultimately went in a
07:24different direction.
07:24I said I wouldn't lose anyone else. But I have. You. That doesn't matter to you though,
07:35does it? Disciple Blake.
07:37So much for together.
07:46Many fans, especially Balak shippers, were disappointed with the way things ended between
07:50them. Not only did they not end up together, Clark kills Bellamy after he becomes one of
07:55the disciples.
07:55Look at yourself. What you feel right now. The need to protect someone you love so badly,
08:04you're willing to kill your closest friend.
08:07In 2019 though, real life lovebirds Taylor and Morley tied the knot off screen, creating
08:12their own happy ending.
08:13Number 4. Bonnie Bennett and Damon Salvatore
08:16The Vampire Diaries
08:17In author L.J. Smith's novels Vampire, Damon and Witch Bonnie were an item, though they didn't
08:23end up together. However, in the CW show, the characters were never together, and actually
08:27hated each other at first.
08:28All that power. Is there no way to increase your odds?
08:34Careful, Damon. You might start to think you actually care.
08:38We wouldn't want that.
08:39Their eventual friendship developed since they were often in the forced proximity because
08:43of Elena Gilbert. In season 6, Bonnie and Damon leaned on each other while trapped
08:47in a prison world, going from enemies to platonic soulmates.
08:50In the first second, I thought how amazing it would feel to have Elaine in my arms again.
08:55By second number 2, I kissed her. And by the third, I remembered, you're my best friend.
09:02And that if anything ever happened to you, I would lose my mind.
09:05Many felt the two had great chemistry, and their scenes had palpable tension. But creatives
09:10behind the scenes clearly didn't want that for the characters. The overall treatment of
09:14Bonnie is a point of contention in the fandom, and her story ending with Damon arguably
09:18made it all the worse.
09:19Please, let go, Bonnie.
09:23Or I will.
09:24Damon, don't you dare.
09:26Number 3, Brienne of Tarth and Tormund Giantsbane. Game of Thrones.
09:30Game of Thrones isn't a show one watches for lighthearted moments, but Tormund Giantsbane's
09:35obvious crush on Brienne of Tarth was a pleasant surprise.
09:38I'm no king. But if I were,
09:41I'd knight you ten times over.
09:45He sees her when she arrives at Castle Black, and is smitten. Tormund's unrequited love is
09:51played for laughs, but many saw him as a much better match for Brienne than Jamie Lannister.
09:56Unlike others, he found her appearance just as beautiful as her physical strength, and admired
10:00her more masculine qualities.
10:02However, that didn't mean Brienne had to feel the same way. In the end, we appreciate that
10:22he accepted the heartbreak. Sadly, Tarth Bane just wasn't meant to be.
10:26We're all going to die. But at least we died together.
10:35Number 2, Xena and Gabrielle. Xena, Warrior Princess.
10:39Promise me one thing.
10:41What?
10:42You'll follow your heart. And don't worry about me. You're part of my heart.
10:46After her debut in Hercules, The Legendary Journeys, Xena, the Warrior Princess, became the title
10:52character of her own show. In the first episode, she meets Gabrielle, aka the battling
10:56bard of Potardia, who becomes her travelling companion.
10:59You know, where I'm petter, there'll be trouble.
11:01I know. Then why would you want to go into that with me?
11:04That's what friends do. They stand by each other when there's trouble.
11:07All right. Friend.
11:09Media in the 1990s wasn't exactly known for queer representation, so any semblance of a
11:14romance between Xena and Gabrielle was just subtext. However, fans were clued into what the writers
11:19were seemingly going for, and quickly started shipping the two women.
11:23Xena and Gabrielle were never an official couple on screen, but at least folks got some satisfaction
11:28in 2019's Xena, Warrior Princess's comic run.
11:32You are the most dear thing to me in all the world.
11:35And yet, instead of protecting you, I'm here because I want to be here.
11:38I love you, Xena.
11:43I love you too, Gabrielle.
11:45Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honourable mentions.
11:48Tory Vega and Beck Oliver. Victorious.
11:51Bory shippers wanted these two to be a lot more than BFFs.
11:55I know what'll make you feel better.
11:58Jumping jacks?
12:01Kiss me.
12:02Let's do it.
12:11Betty Suarez and Daniel Mead. Ugly Betty.
12:14This series' ambiguous ending leaves the close friend's future a mystery.
12:17I think I'm gonna stay around here for a while, see what I can find.
12:24Maybe take you to dinner tonight, if you're free.
12:28I would love that.
12:32Hannah Gross and Owen Sharma.
12:34The Haunting of Bly Manor.
12:35Bly Manor's punny chef and kind housekeeper deserved a happy ending.
12:39I loved you, Owen.
12:44I should have told you.
12:47What a life we could have had.
12:49Lucas Scott and Hayley James Scott.
12:51One tree hill.
12:52These childhood besties had a brother-sister bond that didn't stop the shippers.
12:56They're funny.
12:58I missed you.
13:06Mulan and Aurora.
13:07Once upon a time.
13:08There was no happily ever after for Sleeping Warrior.
13:11I waited too long to tell someone how I felt about them.
13:15And when I finally worked the courage, it was too late.
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13:35For 15 seasons, Supernatural fans watched demon-hunting brothers Sam and Dean Winchester go up against one creature after another.
13:48After Dean got dragged to hell, he was rescued by an angel named Castiel, whom he officially met in Season 4.
13:54Some angel you are.
13:56You burned out that poor woman's eyes.
13:58Fans took to their funny banter and conflicting personalities, seeing more than a bromance brewing.
14:14Dean and Cass went through many ups, downs, deaths and resurrections, developing a close friendship in the process.
14:20In Season 15, Cass finally confessed his feelings before sacrificing himself.
14:25Why does this sound like a goodbye?
14:29Because it is.
14:35I love you.
14:37While Dean didn't explicitly reciprocate, the loss broke him.
14:41Destiel shippers got some validation, but many were hoping for more.
14:45Let me bottom line it for you.
14:47I'm not leaving here without you.
14:48I understand.
14:54I understand.
14:55Did you ship any of these pairings?
14:57Let us know in the comments below.
14:58Although we do explore the nature of Destiel in Act 2.
15:03Sorry, what?
15:04Oh, it's just subtext.
15:06What?
15:06Then again, you know, you can't spell subtext without...
15:09S-E-X.