18 Greatest Couples of Shondaland
When Grey’s Anatomy premiered, Meredith Grey was thrust into a relationship with one of her superiors, Derek Shepherd. It was the first of many incredible love stories to develop on the medical drama.
Since then, Shonda Rhimes’ television empire has grown to include a variety of shows, each with its own drama, shocking twists, and incredible romances.
Here are the 18 Greatest Couples of Shondaland.
1. Meredith Grey and Derek Shepherd (Grey’s Anatomy)
Grey’s Anatomy was built upon the foundation of Meredith Grey and Derek Shepherd’s relationship, so of course their romance is starting off this list. Their legendary love story may have had a tragic end, but it goes down in television history.
2. Quinn Perkins and Charlie (Scandal)
Quinn Perkins transformed from an earnest lawyer to a seasoned operative, and finding love seemed unlikely. That was until she found Charlie. After the journey Quinn has been on, she deserved love and it is wonderful to see her find it.
3. Asher Millstone and Michaela Pratt (How To Get Away With Murder)
The most unlikely pairing on How To Get Away With Murder goes to Asher Millstone and Michaela Pratt.
What sets this relationship apart from the rest is how Asher provided the opportunity for Michaela to deal with deep-seated issues. As the layers are pealed, they built a strong, supportive and loving relationship.
4. Richard Webber and Adele Webber (Grey’s Anatomy)
Maintaining their marriage was not easy for Richard and Adele Webber, but the way they worked at it was something to admire.
The tragedy is they only had a short time together after figuring it out they wanted to make it work. Adele’s death was incredibly sad and made their relationship one of Grey’s Anatomy’s best.
5. Izzie Stevens and Denny Duquette (Grey’s Anatomy)
Grey’s Anatomy has had its share of tragic love stories, but Izzie Stevens and Denny Duquette was the first. She was a surgeon and he was her patient and they fell in love anyway. It was nice, and they were happy until it was over, but it wonderful while it lasted.
6. Charlotte King and Cooper Freedman (Private Practice)
Private Practice’s Charlotte King and Cooper Freedman were fun and wild on their own, but together, they were magic. It was their banter that made them interesting and the way they grew together that made viewers love their relationship.
Alamin Yohannes
Alamin is an aspiring writer, social media editor, and television enthusiast. While he has been a TV fan since the days of Martin, Living Single, and Buffy The Vampire Slayer, the introduction of Netflix and a rewatch of Grey's Anatomy kick things into high gear. One of his life goals is to find a Cul-de-Sac crew of his own and he'll never stop hoping for "Happy Endings" to return. Alamin may not love every television show, but he'll definitely catch any new show out. You can also usually find him talking about whatever he's currently watching on Twitter.