Another Top 10 TV Marriage Proposals
#10: Jim & Pam “The Office” (2005-13)
Top 20 TV Marriage Proposal Scenes Ever
Jim and Pam from the American version of “The Office” have to be one of the greatest TV couples of all time. And while Jim may be adept at putting tons of planning into elaborate pranks, we probably should have known that this proposal would be a sweet and simple one without any fanfare. Jim and Pam’s relationship was never over-the-top, it was just two best friends falling for one another. So when Jim pops the question at a highway rest stop, it may not be the stuff of grand romance, but it’s perfectly romantic just the same.
#9: Jackson & April “Grey's Anatomy” (2005-)
Top 10 Jackson & April Moments on Grey’s Anatomy
Many of the proposals on this list are of the traditional get-down-on-one-knee variety, but this one is a little bit different. As April and Matthew get ready to exchange their vows, Jackson stands up in the audience and proclaims his love for April. She ultimately runs away from her own wedding with him, and the audience later finds out that they’ve eloped. We don’t even get to see Jackson propose, which makes this an unconventional “proposal” for sure, but this grand romantic gesture did lead to a wedding, and isn't that what really matters?
#8: Luke & Lorelai “Gilmore Girls” (2000-07)
Top 10 Unforgettable Luke & Lorelai Moments
Even in this modern day, it’s still pretty rare to see women propose to men on TV or in movies. That’s why this example from “Gilmore Girls” is one of our favorites. After Rory announces that she will no longer be attending Yale, Luke quickly jumps into action, rattling off a list of strategies – both reasonable and absurd – to Lorelai, formulating a plan to ensure Rory sticks to the right path. Lorelai listens patiently, and when he finally stops speaking she asks him in the most simple, straightforward and unplanned way, if he’ll marry her. And we’ve gotta say, Max’s proposal to Lorelai in the first season finale is one for the books too.
#7: Barry & Iris “The Flash” (2014-)
Top 10 Most Intense Moments from Barry
“The Flash” is a CW superhero series, so when a musical episode showed up in the middle of season three, fans were surprised and delighted. While the gang gets into plenty of musical hijinks, the episode ends on a sentimental note when Barry begins singing to Iris, a song called "Runnin' Home to You". The entire performance is sugary sweet, with him serenading her with his romantic tune. As the song winds to a close, it starts to become obvious where this is heading, and he pulls out a ring, asking her to marry him, to which she happily says yes.
#6: Nathan & Haley “One Tree Hill” (2003-12)
Top 10 Nathan & Haley Moments on One Tree Hill
Usually, memorable proposals don’t happen when a couple is already married, but this is “One Tree Hill” so you always have to be ready for the unexpected. Nathan and Haley first get married in season one of the show, when they’re full of young love. By season three however, they’ve gone through plenty of ups and downs as a couple, and so Nathan proposes all over again, suggesting that this time they actually get married in front of all the important people in their lives. Of course, Haley says yes, and while they don’t quite live happily ever after without incident, they’re still hands down the best couple on this crazy show.
#5: Glenn & Maggie “The Walking Dead” (2010-)
It’s not a stretch to say that “The Walking Dead” isn’t a romantic show, but amidst all the death and devastation there are some tender moments of love. Glenn and Maggie were a fan favorite couple, and in season three Glenn steals a quite beautiful ring from a walker’s finger and puts it in Maggie’s hand, wordlessly asking her to be his wife. It’s clear that there won’t be a typical wedding and that this won’t be a typical marriage, but that doesn’t stop the love that is obviously present between these two.
#4: Jake & Amy “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” (2013-)
Top 10 Jake & Amy Moments on Brooklyn Nine-Nine
From the moment we were introduced to Jake and Amy in Brooklyn’s 99th precinct, it was clear that there was palpable chemistry between these two. Though they may have spent the first few seasons sparring, it eventually turned to outright flirting which eventually turned into a relationship. In a rare moment of seriousness from Jake, he gets down on one knee and offers Amy a ring while delivering an adorable speech about how much he loves her. And because it’s Jake, and this couldn’t possibly be too serious, of course he still mentions her butt.
#3: Kurt & Blaine “Glee” (2009-15)
Top 10 Unforgettable Kurt & Blaine Moments on Glee
There are a lot of great proposals on “Glee”, from Will and Emma’s to Brittany and Santana’s to, of course, Kurt and Blaine’s, which has to be our favorite. This much loved couple ended up getting engaged in the very spot where they first met, after Blaine staged an epic musical performance featuring just about everyone they both knew. This proposal is basically exactly what we’d expect from these two: it’s over-the-top, it’s colorful, it's full of music and above all it made us want to bawl our eyes out with happiness. There was no way Kurt could say no to this one!
#2: Chuck & Blair “Gossip Girl” (2007-12)
Top 10 Times Chuck Bass was the Worst on Gossip Girl
Just because the reason for a proposal isn’t the most romantic, doesn’t mean the proposal itself isn’t. In the series finale of “Gossip Girl”, Bart Bass has just been killed, and both Chuck and Blair are going to be questioned about the circumstances of his death. Jack Bass suggests that in order to gain spousal privilege so that Blair doesn’t have to testify against Chuck, they get married. Blair is quick to jump on the idea, and Chuck agrees, using this stressful and dramatic moment to ask her to be his wife. We knew this would happen eventually, but we couldn’t imagine it would happen like this. Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions. Snow White & Prince Charming “Once Upon a Time” (2011-18) Schmidt & Cece “New Girl” (2011-18) Dexter & Rita “Dexter” (2006-13) All the Outfits “Lois & Clark: The New Adventure of Superman” (1993-97) Carrie & Aidan “Sex and the City” (1998-2004)
#1: Barney & Robin “How I Met Your Mother” (2005-14)
Top 10 Memorable Barney & Robin Moments
We’ve gotta admit, with the perspective of a few years, Barney’s antics on “How I Met Your Mother” seem a lot less charming, but at the time that this episode aired, fans couldn’t help but be taken with this notorious playboy finally making the decision to settle down. Of course, he couldn’t possibly propose to Robin in any sort of normal, functional way, opting instead to orchestrate an insanely elaborate “play” as the final move for his playbook. It involves lies, deception and manipulation and Robin is not impressed, but when he gets down on one knee, she still can’t say no.
