10 TV Ships That Had Us Yelling At Our Screens (Looking at You, Bensler)

1. The Office – Jim and Pam, or The Beauty of Waiting

Scranton's Dunder Mifflin Paper Company never seemed a likely place for romance, right? And yet, enter Jim Halpert with those longing glances at receptionist Pam Beesly. Our boy Jim was trapped in the torturous "friend-zone", and while Pam was engaged to another, our hearts screamed, "Just say it, Jim!" Seasons passed, pranks were played, and beet farms discussed. After a teary confession, a kiss, and a boatload of tension, they finally became "Jam". They taught us patience, but oh, did we gnash our teeth along the way.

2. Gilmore Girls – Luke and Lorelai: Coffee, Caps, and Come On Already!

Stars Hollow: where gossip flows faster than Luke's coffee. Lorelai Gilmore, inn owner and caffeine addict, seemed eternally tied to diner owner Luke Danes, thanks to that backward baseball cap and grumpy charm. Between Lorelai's string of unsuccessful relationships and Luke's flings, they danced around each other. Throw in a horoscope note, bickering, and missed opportunities. It's like watching a pot never boil! They eventually found each other, but good grief, the anticipation was thicker than Luke's pancakes.

3. Friends – Ross and Rachel: The One with the Endless Breaks

Ah, the Central Perk Six. Among them, paleontologist Ross Geller and fashionista Rachel Green. From lobsters to "We were on a break!", their dance of romance was more like a rollercoaster stuck on a loop. Ex-wives, jealous moments, an impromptu Vegas wedding, and a "MY SANDWICH!" moment later, they played tug-of-war with our emotions. It took a daughter, several seasons, and a last-minute chase to the airport to end the saga. Were they worth the angst? You bet.

4. Castle – Kate and Castle: Crime, Novels, and... Just Kiss Already!

NYC's finest detective, Kate Beckett, meets mystery novelist Richard Castle. Murder investigations meet flirty banter. She's annoyed, he's smitten, and their UST (Unresolved Sexual Tension) is off the charts. While murders got solved and Castle's novels sold, their personal plot thickened with kidnappings, secret I-Love-You's, and pesky interlopers. Fans shouted, "Just get together!" And, after what felt like eons, they took the plunge. A dance of danger, but oh, how they kept us glued.

5. X-Files – Mulder and Scully: Aliens, Conspiracies, and... Feelings?

FBI agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully. He's chasing aliens; she's the skeptical doctor debunking his wild theories. Close encounters, body-swaps, and government cover-ups galore, but the real mystery? Their painfully slow-burning relationship. With fleeting hand-holds, tender looks, and more questions than answers, they became the poster children for paranormal passion. Will they? Won't they? The truth is out there, but it took its sweet time.

6. Sherlock – John and Sherlock: Deductions, Danger, and... Denials?

221B Baker Street. Enter John Watson, a former army doctor, meeting the high-functioning sociopath detective, Sherlock Holmes. From chasing killers to dodging Moriarty's mind games, their partnership is... electric? Blog posts, awkward dinners, and "Not gay!" declarations confuse onlookers. The show teases, fans ship, but clarity remains as elusive as Moriarty's motives. They're the best of friends, or maybe more, but answers? As cryptic as a Sherlock riddle.

7. New Girl – Nick and Jess: Roommates, Shenanigans, and Seriously?

The loft. A teacher named Jess moves in with three single guys. Among them? Grumpy, law-school-dropout bartender Nick Miller. Misunderstandings, late-night chats, and True American drinking games mix with tension you can slice with a knife. Just when you think they're on the brink, they pivot elsewhere. Ultimately, elevators, exes, and Winston's pranks lead them home, but boy, was that a zig-zagged path.

8. Grey's Anatomy – Meredith and Derek: Surgeries, Love, and Post-It Notes?

Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital. First-year surgical intern Meredith Grey hooks up with neurosurgeon Derek Shepherd, only to find out he's her boss. Awkward! A wife, ferry boat accidents, and a lot of medical drama later, they tease us with their "Pick me. Choose me. Love me." tension. Through bomb squads, plane crashes, and a darned Post-It wedding, their journey was anything but surgical precision. They kept our hearts racing faster than any ER case.

9. Teen Wolf – Stiles and Lydia: Werewolves, Banshees, and... High School Crushes?

Beacon Hills High. Stiles Stilinski, a sarcastic sidekick with an undying crush on popular genius Lydia Martin. As if high school wasn't enough, add werewolves, kanimas, and Lydia's banshee abilities to the mix. Amidst supernatural showdowns, their dynamic shifts from obliviousness to life-saving moments. It's a whirlwind of emotional whiplash, making fans howl in anticipation. Through six seasons of "will they, won't they", they remind us of love's resilient spirit amidst chaos.

10. Law & Order: SVU – Bensler: Partners, Trust, and... That Lingering Chemistry?

New York City, where the dedicated detectives who investigate vicious felonies are part of an elite squad called the Special Victims Unit. Meet our dynamic duo: Stabler, the hotheaded detective with a family man image, and Benson, the compassionate, dedicated officer with a traumatic past. Together, they fight the good fight against the worst criminals, but it's their almost-there romantic tension that has us screaming at our screens.

Every glance, every protective outburst, every near-death experience just pulls at those heartstrings. Years go by, Stabler leaves, Benson rises, and we're left with "What ifs". Fast forward, Stabler's return ignites old feelings and new complications. They're the epitome of "will they, won't they", and every episode is a masterclass in emotional teasing, STILL stringing us along after literally decades.