15 Best Sitcom Love Triangles Of All Time

When Love Gets Complicated on TV

Who doesn’t love a good love triangle, right? They’ve been a staple of sitcoms for decades.

They create tension, drama, and moments that keep viewers hooked episode after episode. Whether its classic shows we’re talking about or modern favorites, sitcoms have delivered some of the most memorable and talked-about love triangles in TV history.

Ross, Rachel, and Joey – Friends

The on-and-off relationship of Ross and Rachel in Friends was a major plot of the show. In Season 8, Joey develops a crush on Rachel after taking her out to help calm her worries about dating during her pregnancy.

Although he’s reluctant because Ross is Rachel’s baby daddy, Joey tells his feelings to Ross, who. Although he is somewhat bothered by it, he ultimately ends up giving his blessing.

Chandler, Joey, and Kathy – Friends

In Season 4 of Friends, Chandler develops feelings for Kathy, who is dating his best friend, Joey. Despite his internal struggle, Chandler and Kathy share a kiss while Joey is out on a date.

When Joey discovers this, he is deeply hurt, which causes significant strain in their friendship. To make amends, Chandler agrees to spend Thanksgiving inside a wooden box, symbolizing his remorse.

Ted, Robin, and Barney – How I Met Your Mother

Ted meets Robin and quickly falls for her, but she doesn’t want a serious relationship. They date briefly but break up due to different life goals.

Ted remains in love with Robin, even as she starts dating Barney, his close friend. Barney and Robin’s relationship grows, leading to their engagement and marriage; however, Ted struggles with his feelings but supports their union.

Joey, Dawson, and Pacey – Dawson’s Creek

In Dawson’s Creek, Joey starts off as Dawson’s best friend, and they eventually date. Their relationship is complicated and doesn’t last.

Later, Joey and Pacey, who often argued, began to develop feelings for each other. They fall in love, which causes tension with Dawson, but in the series finale, which is set five years later, Joey chooses Pacey.

Blair, Nate, and Chuck – Gossip Girl

Blair and Nate were childhood friends who started dating in high school. Their relationship faced challenges when Nate confessed to cheating on Blair with Serena.

They broke up but later tried to rekindle their romance. However, Blair’s feelings for Chuck grew stronger, which led to a complicated love triangle, filled with ups and downs.

Buffy, Angel, and Spike – Buffy the Vampire Slayer

Buffy Summers, the Slayer, has deep connections with two vampires: Angel and Spike. Angel, her first love, is a vampire cursed with a soul.

Their relationship is intense but tragic, ending when Buffy has to send Angel to a hell dimension to save the world. Later, Buffy becomes close to Spike, a former enemy who later gains a soul.

Felicity, Noel, and Ben – Felicity

In the TV show Felicity, Felicity Porter moves to New York to follow her high school crush, Ben. At college, she meets Noel, her resident advisor, who becomes a close friend.

As Felicity navigates college life, she finds herself torn between her feelings for Ben and Noel, creating a love triangle that plays out over the series. Her indecision affects her personal growth and relationships.

Haley, Dylan, and Arvin – Modern Family

Haley Dunphy faces a love triangle between her ex-boyfriend Dylan and her new boyfriend Arvin. Dylan is carefree and fun, while Arvin is smart and serious.

Haley struggles to choose between them. She kisses Dylan while dating Arvin, which causes confusion, but, in the end, Haley realizes she loves Dylan and they get married have have twins.

Schmidt, Cece, and Elizabeth – New Girl

Schmidt dates Cece, his best friend’s ex, and Elizabeth, his college girlfriend. He keeps both relationships secret.

In Season 3, Cece notices Schmidt acting strangely. Jess and Nick invite Schmidt and Cece on a double date, thinking Schmidt has chosen Cece, but Schmidt panics because he already has plans with Elizabeth, and the episode ends with both women breaking up with him.

Leonard, Penny, and Priya – The Big Bang Theory

Leonard Hofstadter starts dating Raj’s sister, Priya Koothrappali. Priya is smart and successful, but she doesn’t want their relationship to be public.

She asks Leonard to keep it a secret from her parents and friends, which makes things awkward with Leonard’s friends, especially Penny. Penny feels uncomfortable because she still has feelings for Leonard.

Olivia, Fitz, and Jake – Scandal

In Scandal, Olivia Pope faces a love triangle involving President Fitzgerald Grant (Fitz) and military officer Jake Ballard. Olivia and Fitz share a passionate affair, but Fitz is married, making their relationship complicated.

Jake enters Olivia’s life as a trusted ally, and over time, they develop a romantic connection. This creates tension between the three, as Olivia struggles to choose between the two men.

Michael, Gob, and Marta – Arrested Development

In Arrested Development, Marta Estrella is a Colombian soap opera actress who becomes the center of a love triangle between brothers Michael and Gob Bluth. Initially, Marta dates Gob, but he is too self-centered to appreciate her.

Michael, who is close to Gob, falls for Marta and tries to keep his feelings hidden. However, Marta notices Michael’s kindness and develops feelings for him.

Brenda, Dylan, and Kelly – Beverly Hills, 90210

In Beverly Hills, 90210, Brenda Walsh and Dylan McKay were a popular couple in the early seasons. Their relationship faced challenges, including conflicts with Brenda’s father and a brief breakup.

During Brenda’s summer trip to Paris, Dylan grew closer to Brenda’s best friend, Kelly Taylor. Upon Brenda’s return, she discovered that Dylan and Kelly had developed feelings for each other.

Monica, Chandler, and Richard – Friends

In Friends, Monica Geller dates Dr. Richard Burke, an older man who is also her father’s friend. They share a strong connection, but Monica wants children, and Richard doesn’t.

They break up because of this difference, and later, Monica starts a relationship with Chandler Bing, her close friend. Richard returns and tells Monica he loves her, but Monica ends up choosing Chandler.

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Jess, Nick, and Reagan – New Girl

In Season 5 of New Girl, Jess returns from jury duty to find Nick dating Reagan, a confident pharmaceutical rep. Their relationship challenges Jess, who realizes she still has feelings for Nick.

Despite her emotions, Jess encourages Nick and Reagan to pursue their relationship, understanding it makes Nick happy. In the season finale, Jess supports Nick’s decision to move to New Orleans with Reagan, though it’s clear she still cares for him.

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