16 Great TV Couples, Ranked By How Little Anyone Saw Them Coming

Chandler and Monica not being a couple seems impossible. This pairing comes out of nowhere.The pairing comes out of nowhere.One episode shows Monica joking she could never date Chandler. They hook up in London at Ross and Emily’s wedding. Viewers expect Rachel to stop the wedding, but this fresh romance catches them totally by surprise. Could it be more unexpected?

Who would think Little Grey and Sloan become a beloved couple in the Grey’s Anatomy universe?Grey’s AnatomyMark Sloan resists Lexie's request to teach her medical stuff because she is Meredith’s little sister and too young for him. By the episode's end, Lexie goes to his hotel room, takes off her clothes, and says, “Teach me.”

Then there is the whole tragic ending.The tragic ending.We’re not crying, you’re crying.

Maybe you saw this coming, but probably not from episode 1. Barney is a player who seems unlikely to settle down, and Robin pursues Ted for a minute. It seems insane these two commit to each other after only hooking up. They do commit, for a while. The writers mess up the final season.The final season..

Andy and April's relationship looks like goals. At first, goofy Andy and sarcastic April feel like a weird match. April has a crush on him, but he does not notice.

They start dating and marry within a month, which seems like a disaster plan. Their love story ends up being an integral part of what makes Parks and Recreation so heartwarming.April Ludgate is an integral part.April Ludgate makesParks and RecreationParks and Recreation is so heartwarming.

While Bones occasionally shows fans Cam’s romantic life, she never commits to having a serious relationship with her—until Season 8.BonesBones occasionally shows fans Cam’s romantic life, but she never commits to having a serious relationship with her until Season 8.Season 8Viewers find out she dates Arastoo Vaziri, one of Brennan's squinterns.

The relationship surprises people because there is no build-up. Cam dating someone who works for her seems out of character. Love wins. Though they face hardship, they find their happy ending.

HouseHouse’s main relationship across eight seasons involves House and Cuddy. But another pairing happens that surprises viewers.AmberAmber joins House’s team in Season 4, seeking a permanent spot. Because she and House are alike, they develop a love/hate dynamic. She gets fired; House hires new fellows; the show moves on.

It is unexpected to see her reappear later in the season as Wilson’s girlfriend. The two are very different, yet they work. By the end, they give one of the most compelling storylines in House’s history.HouseHouse’s history.

All these seasons, The Walking Dead.The Walking DeadRick Grimes surprises audiences. Season 6 shows romance instead of gruesome death.

The Zombie Apocalypse does not keep people apart. Rick and Michonne share chemistry from their first meeting, but their relationship is...This is a massive departure from the comics.It is an inspired change.

It is no secret that...Lost has confused viewers for most of its run. Viewers probably did not expect a romance—and a compelling one.Viewers are confused by Lost for much of its run. They probably did not expect a romance; it is compelling.

Early seasons suggested Jack, Sawyer, and Kate would remain in a love triangle. Juliet arrived, turning it into a quadrangle. Later, Sawyer and Juliet became happy and loved.The memorable kiss from Season 5 is still discussed online.That kiss remains a topic in online discussions.

Viewers expected Clarke and Bellamy to connect early in the show. When Clarke teamed up with Lexa, they had to work hard past their differences.

Who thought these two would end up together? They shared a kiss before Lexa betrayed them. They reunited and stayed until Lexa’s tragic, controversial end.The tragic (and controversial) end.Clarke Griffin appears on the list '16 Great TV Couples, Ranked By How Little Anyone Saw Them Coming'.

At the start of Gossip Girl...Gossip Girl.In Gossip Girl, Serena and Dan seemed like the endgame. Blair and Chuck's chemistry felt like a fairytale. This made seeing Queen B with Lonely Boy so unexpected.

By that point, Blair and Dan’s relationship was not the most far-fetched. They spent time as enemies, then friends and more, so it makes sense. This explains why some fans still mourn their split.Some fans still mourn their split.They mourn their untimely split.

While Mad Men...Mad Men.Mad Men mostly focuses on Don Draper’s relationships. Peggy had romantic issues during the show. Stan became her soulmate.

The show's creator did not...so do not be too hard on yourself. Some argue these two were meant for each other.Some argue these two were meant for each other.Others still wonder how this happened. We are happy it did.

This is Hannibal Lecter. He is not good dating material. Will and Alana seemed like a more natural pairing in Season 1.

Then, Season 2 happens.Season 2.Viewers learn Hannibal does not see Alana for good reasons. Still, seeing him act with someone is surprising.

Fans expect Samantha to hook up with many men during Sex and the City.Sex and the City.Samantha runs. A woman? That's new. Samantha starts a passionate, short-lived relationship with Maria. Samantha always surprises the audience.

Glee.Rachel Berry surprises viewers with unexpected relationships. Puck and Rachel's pairing might surprise everyone. Early in the series, Rachel acts like a good girl; Puck is a bully. They connect over being Jewish, and that's how it goes.Puckleberry.Their relationship ends quickly. They stay friends later on.

Pretty Little Liars.Spencer Hastings debuts a hot new couple in Season 6.Spencer and Caleb.Spencer and Caleb change from knowing each other to friends, then more. This seems like a natural path, though it moves fast. Caleb being Hanna's ex and part of the Haleb ship makes this a surprising shift.

The couple splits up in Season 7, making Haleb fans cheer.

By Season 8 ofThat '70s Show.As That ‘70s Show arrives, people might want Hyde and Jackie to sort things out. Or perhaps they still hope she gets back with Kelso. But people don't expect her to hook up with Fez.

Jackie shifts from looking down on Fez to seeing he has the qualities she needs in a man fast. That is probably whyfans debateif this pairing makes sense.