5 Greatest Love Confessions in TV History Written By Women, Ranked

TV shows have an uncanny ability to capture the essence of love, and when written or suggested by talented women, these moments often reach new heights of emotional depth and impact. Here are the 5 greatest love confessions in television history, all created by remarkable women.

5. Fleabag (2016 — 2019)
Fleabag and Hot Priest

Phoebe Waller-Bridge's Fleabag introduced viewers to an unconventional love story between the titular character and Andrew Scott 's enigmatic Hot Priest. With a deep dive into the human psyche, Waller-Bridge brought one of the most heart-wrenching confessions of love to the big screen.

In the emotionally charged final scene, Fleabag openly admits her love for the Priest at a bus station, and he responds with a simple "It'll pass," suggesting that despite their deep mutual connection, the reality of life may ultimately keep them apart.

4. Grey's Anatomy (2005 — )
Meredith and Derek

Shonda Rhimes is known for her ability to craft powerful romantic storylines, and Grey's Anatomy's tense yet undeniable chemistry between Meredith Grey and Derek Shepherd is a testament to her talent.

When we see McDreamy deliver one of the most heart-wrenching lines of love to Meredith, declaring that he's been in love with this woman forever, we realize there's no way that in the end Meredith won't choose this man to finally have her happy ever after with him.

3. The Vampire Diaries ( 2009 — 2017)
Damon and Elena

Julie Plec, the co-creator of The Vampire Diaries, did a masterful job of developing the epic love story between Damon Salvatore and Elena Gilbert that still lives on in the hearts of millions of fans. The show highlighted the tumultuous and often toxic nature of Damon and Elena's relationship through numerous complex moments.

But one heated moment on the show stands out when the characters acknowledge the toxicity between them, especially due to Damon's actions, such as putting Elena in a position where she had to defend him even after he killed her friend. But even after that, they can't deny each other, with Elena declaring that she can't stop loving Damon, no matter what.

2. Bridgerton ( 2020 — )
Queen Charlotte and King George

Once again (and, spoiler alert, not for the last time), Shonda Rhimes proves her ability to craft compelling love stories and confessions of love. This time, after an entire season of resisting their feelings for each other, Charlotte comes to grips with the truth in a pivotal moment and realizes that George has been avoiding her just because he is in love with her. And ever since, our hearts haven't stopped calling their names.

1. Scandal (2012 — 2018)
President Fitz Grant and Olivia Pope

The passionate and complicated romance between President Fitzgerald Grant and crisis manager Olivia Pope may not be conventional, but we don't care, as this man has us in a chokehold since he delivered one of the best love confessions in television history.

Despite the flaws and complexities of their relationship, the moment when Fitz literally told Olivia that he breathes and exists for her was the moment when Shonda Rhimes set the bar so high that no one has been able to reach it to this day.