20 Best TV Cartoon Couples of All Time

20 Best TV Cartoon Couples of All Time
20 Best TV Cartoon Couples of All Time( Source : twitter )

Television has always reflected reality and romance is an undeniable part of life that cannot get overlooked. 

Each couple had their journey, and even cartoons show emotions that are natural to their storyline. Their adorations can compete with any on-screen couple, with audiences getting biased toward the animated one even more.

The core of the relationship is not finding two like-minded people but compromises when your ideals do not meet. Sacrifice and understanding help a pair to last for the long run, as we have compiled a list of 20 couples who have gotten the best of the best.

20 Best TV Cartoon Couples of All Time

1. Bob and Linda BelcherBob's Burgers
2. Fred and WilmaThe Flintstones
3. Popeye and Olive OylPopeye the Sailor
4. Betty and BarneyThe Flintstones
5. George and Jane JetsonThe Jetsons
6. The Monarch and Dr. Mrs. The MonarchVenture Bros.
7. Jerry and Beth SmithRick and Morty
8. Marge and Homer SimpsonThe Simpsons
9. Joker and Harley QuinnBatman: The Animated Series
10. Peggy and Hank HillKing of the Hill
11. Leela and FryFuturama
12. Kif and AmyFuturama
13. Saddam Hussein and SatanSouth Park
14. Cosmo and WandaFairly Odd Parents
15. Brittany and KevinDaria
16. Selina Kyle and Bruce WayneBatman: The Animated Series
17. Cleveland Brown and Donna TubbsThe Cleveland Show
18. Sterling Archer and Lana KaneArcher
19. Ruby and SapphireSteven Universe
20. Elliot and Diane BirchBig Mouth


1. Bob and Linda Belcher - Bob's Burgers

The first entry on our list is none other than the leading couple from Bob's Burgers, Bob and his wife, Linda Belcher.

The couple is often deemed one of the best couples on screen as they ace the romance department with the added bonus of being phenomenal parents. The kids, Tina, Gene, and Louise, have their share of shinanigans but the pair often hoped to teach them a new lesson each day. 

Bob and Linda Belcher are marriage goals
Bob and Linda Belcher are marriage goals ( Source : polygon )

In addition to being a parent, Linda has a wicked sense of humor, constantly joking with her family and friends. Her love for her clan is unmatched and ensures everyone is loved. 

Meanwhile, her husband is a third-generation restaurateur who is poor with business management but still manages to keep his shop afloat thanks to his food. He has his partner to thank for being there for him through thick and thin. 

2. Fred and Wilma -The Flintstones

Another famous addition to our list is none other than Fred and Wilma from The Flintstones. 

The animations are set in caveman times but are surprisingly sophisticated in lifestyles and date-to-day activities with an animal skin wardrobe. She met her husband-to-be when she worked as a cigarette girl/waitress at a resort and fell in love. Her mother was not approving of her relationships, setting off a long rivalry with her son-in-law. 

Fred Flintstone and his wife Wilma are the protagonist of the original series, The Flintstones and the rest of the franchise.
Fred Flintstone and his wife Wilma are the protagonist of the original series, The Flintstones and the rest of the franchise. ( Source : pinterest )

Indeed, she is the yin to her yang husband, renowned for keeping a strong-willed, level-headed standing in her marriage. She is the first to criticize her husband for his ill-fated schemes but also rushes to bail him out during sticky situations. She is not afraid to show her emotions and cries wholeheartedly when she gets hurt.

On the other hand, Her husband is Fred, a man from the Stone age, and he strives to improve his family's working-class life. He is loud-mouthed and offensive but displays a kind-hearted and selfless side when the time requires it.

3. Popeye and Olive Oyl - Popeye the Sailor

One cannot forget the spinach-eating sailor Popeye and his love for his girlfriend Olive Oyl remains immortal. 

The characters got introduced in the 1910s comic strip but only got animated around the 1950s. The cartoon was an overnight success, boosting Olive as one of the most recognizable female cartoon characters in the world and often seen as a poster girl for the damsel-in-distress theme.

Popeye and Olive during the St. Patty's Day
Popeye and Olive during the St. Patty's Day ( Source : facebook )

Her boyfriend-turned-husband may be a rough and tough sailor, but his heart of gold shines through when he encounters people in need. The queen of his heart is his sweetheart Olive Oyl. They had an unstable beginning when she took a peculiar liking to the brute Bluto, but they have come to understand one another, with Popeye leaving everything behind to save her from danger. 

4. Betty and Barney - The Flintstones

Another couple of goals from the Flintstones series are the couple Betty and Barney Rubble.

The character of Betty takes inspiration from Trixie Norton, wife of Ed Norton from The Honeymooners, who has a very sociable personality. She likes drinking and followers around Barney or Wilma throughout the show and gets adored by her husband, Barney.

Barney and Betty Rubble find that their wish comes true, when Barney finds an unexpected surprise on their doorstep
Barney and Betty Rubble find that their wish comes true, when Barney finds an unexpected surprise on their doorstep ( Source : youtube )

Her husband is an easy-going and good-natured man who is devoted to his wife as he does not mind joking with his best friend Fred and is encouraging, responsible, and understanding. They call each other by their pet names and shower each other with affection. They seem more energetic and dynamic in comparison to their animated counterparts.

5. George and Jane Jetson - The Jetsons

When the creators of The Jetsons imagined the future, they were sure both parents would need to work to make ends meet.

The animated television series gets set as a comical version of a time in the future with robotic contraptions, aliens, holograms, and futuristic apartments. The matriarch of the Jetson family is the red-haired Jane and the mother of kids Judy and Elroy. She is the ultimate housewife and the head of Skypad Apartments' recycling company. 

George Jetson is a character on The Jetsons and husband to Jane
George Jetson is a character on The Jetsons and husband to Jane ( Source : comics )

The lady enjoys cooking for her kids while going on shopping trips with her Galaxy Women Historical Society friends. While her robot may clean the house, she spends her days spending George's hard-earned paycheck. Her partner, voiced by George O'Hanlon, works for Spacely Space Sprockets, Inc, and often adheres to his wife's wishes. 

6. The Monarch and Dr. Mrs. The Monarch - Venture Bros.

The Venture Bros is one of Adult Swim's longest-running original series following the lives of the Venture family. The villain, The Monarch, is the Venture Family's primary nemesis which assumes the motif of a monarch butterfly. His only goal is to eliminate his rival from college.

His wife has leveled up from being called Dr. Girlfriend, getting known as the bombshell brunette with a baritone voice who served as her man's trusty, busty sidekick. Her eventual rise to power came when she became a member of The Council of Thirteen while her husband's popularity dwindled. 

Dr. Mrs. The Monarch is the antagonist and the professional partner of her supervillain husband, The Monarch
Dr. Mrs. The Monarch is the antagonist and the professional partner of her supervillain husband, The Monarch ( Source : animesuperhero )

The difference in dynamics made them have many secrets from one another, including alternate identities. 

7. Jerry and Beth Smith - Rick and Morty

Unlike the earlier addition to our list, Jerry and Beth are more realistic reenactments of what it's like to be parents living inside a turbulent home in Rick and Morty.

Beth is one of the five protagonists in the show who reunited with her dad, the mad scientist Rick who went missing for the past two decades. Her unemployed husband was already struggling with the lack of a job as the addition of another mouth to feed crushed whatever love they had left. But he is not a total loser as he arrives to the occasion whenever his family or kids are in danger.

They often fight because of the contributions to their home, with Beth complaining about his lower-level position and subsequent employment. By the third season, they had finalized the divorce proceedings, and Jerry wallowed in self-pity and depression for the rest of the year. The finale came with a twist as they reconciled and lived happily ever after.

The scene is from the beloved sci-fi animated series Rick and Morty
The scene is from the beloved sci-fi animated series Rick and Morty ( Source : inverse )

8. Marge and Homer Simpson - The Simpsons

One of the television's most well-recognized couples is none other than Marge and Homer from the surprisingly future-predicting animated series The Simpsons.

The American sitcom is on its 34th season and was ahead of its time. It followed the lives of Homer, his tall-haired wife, Marge, and kids Bart, Lisa, and Maggie. The couple met in summer camp, but Homer could only woo her after reuniting in high school. She was his Fench tutor and got turned off by his brass personality. They eventually accept one another and have been together for a long run. Their dating phase lasted well into their 20s, with Marge taking up photography to help her husband with his then-musical aspirations. 

Marge and Homer Simpson separated in 2015
Marge and Homer Simpson separated in 2015 ( Source : thestar )

Although his career didn't work out, Marge never left his side as they eventually began a family. 

Indeed, Homer is by no means an ideal partner, with a low IQ and a quick temper. But his anger is never directed toward his beloved wife, as he often makes declarations of love. 

9. Joker and Harley Quinn - Batman: The Animated Series

Harley Quinn and Joker from the DC Cinematic Universe The Batman are not the best examples when talking about love and devotion, but they seem to make it work. 

The green-haired goon, affectionately called Mr. J by his girlfriend, does not mind letting his crazy out as he gets joined by his beloved when causing a rampage in the city. Sometimes she gets reduced to a sidekick than a love interest, but the blonde-haired bombshell does not mind, as her only goal is to stay beside her pudding. While the Joker had his eye on killing off Batman or causing as much chaos as possible, Quinn is a smitten lovebug who dances on his instructions. 

The Joker is one of the main antagonists of the adult animated series Harley Quinn
The Joker is one of the main antagonists of the adult animated series Harley Quinn ( Source : edition )

Indeed, the character has been so beloved that they have gotten live-action adaptations, with the pair gaining a new generation of cult following. 

10. Peggy and Hank Hill - King of the Hill

King of Hill is an American sitcom running from 1997 to 2009 as they retell a story of a couple from Texas, their neighbors, co-workers, relatives, classmates, friends, and acquaintances.

Standing six feet tall, Hank is a short-haired pot-bellied man who worked for Buck Strickland of Strickland Propane. He is a well-meaning hard worker who lives his day-to-day life as a staunch conservative. His wife, Peggy, is the polar opposite, working as a substitute Spanish teacher and getting known for being loud and passionate.

King of the Hill ran for 258 episodes across 13 seasons
King of the Hill ran for 258 episodes across 13 seasons ( Source : plagiarismtoday )

In contrast to her partner, she is helpful and gregarious, and her a highly inflated sense of self-worth, refusing to recognize her wrongdoings. 

11. Leela and Fry - Futurama

Fry from Futurama may be lacking in brains and physique, but he makes up for it with his gestures. 

He began his whirlwind romance when Leela attempted to implant a Career chip after he emerged from cryogenic stasis. He had lost his senses from the first time meeting her, frequently reminding her that she was the most beautiful woman for him. 

Fry & Leela have a love out of this world
Fry & Leela have a love out of this world ( Source : youtube )

Meanwhile, she did not pay any mind to his honey words and regarded him as nothing but a kid from a stupid age. Their story and the eventual happy ending became desirable for everyone involved as they went through a lot more than the average human. After a suicide attempt, multiple mini-jumps back in time, and the loss of one of Leela's hands, they finally married and spent decades traveling the world. 

A later invention from Professor enabled them to return to the time they met and relived their lives over again.

12. Kif and Amy - Futurama

Futurama is on our list again, as they have gotten deemed successful storytellers. 

On the one hand, we have spoiled rich girl Amy and poor, perpetually nervous Kif, the slimy, sensitive underlying of cocky Captain Zaff Brannigan. The lieutenant is a recurring character of undisclosed Amphibiosan alien origins and has a quiet and painfully bashful demeanor. His social awkwardness came in the way of a love life until he met and fell for Amy during the sinking cruise ship the Titanic.

Futurama was known for its adventure, hilarious plot lines, and lovable characters
Futurama was known for its adventure, hilarious plot lines, and lovable characters ( Source : looper )

Despite being overwhelmed with the feeling, he was unable to communicate his emotions, calling her on the phone to hear her voice. In a twist of fate, their relationship finally progressed when she expressed her attraction to him and became his Smizmar. Their eventual breakup left him in tears, but he forgave her as they got back together. 

13. Saddam Hussein and Satan - South Park

Another hilariously unconventional pairing on our list is from the twisted minds of the creators of South Park.

The match made in Hell was when the former president and dictator of Iraq, Saddam Hussein, appeared in season two. He passed away during the American-Canadian War after getting attacked by a pack of boars and descended to the realm of Satan. While most evildoers would be shaking in their boots from the thought of getting punished for their crimes, Hussein turned a new lead after he won over the heart of the King of the underworld. 

 Satan and Saddam in the South Park Movie
Satan and Saddam in the South Park Movie ( Source : youtube )

Their relationship progressed at lightspeed, holding hands and acting chummy during the show. But Saddam's personality was unchangeable as his emotionally abusive and manipulative tendencies resulted in their breakup. Satan was unable to watch his face and banished the deceased dictator to Heaven.

14. Cosmo and Wanda - Fairly Odd Parents

The wand-wielding stars of The Fairly Odd Parents have won over the audiences for its run time of ten seasons as their story has always been the focal point. 

Indeed, they met in the fairy world, where Cosmo was working as a waiter. Wand's mom was not approving of their relationship, but their emotions had progressed ahead of caring. They seem more like best friends than a romantic duo, as they bicker a lot and often disagree with solutions. She had been his voice of reason when he gave in to Timmy's wishes whenever he got in trouble. 

Cosmo and Wanda are the titular deuteragonists in The Fairly OddParents
Cosmo and Wanda are the titular deuteragonists in The Fairly OddParents ( Source : greatcharacters )

Timmy hoped to see them become parents and wished for a son named Proof after being married for 9.850 years.  

15. Brittany and Kevin - Daria

Brittany is a game changer as she stands apart from the stronger and more calm female leads on our list, as she and her boo have the lowest combined I.Q. out of all the cartoon couples here.

Despite being labeled as a dumb jock and ditzy cheerleader, their feeling is not any less than others. They often get into arguments and fights, with Brittany showing off her jealousy and possessiveness toward Kevin. But her worries are nothing as they married and became parents to three girls and two boys. The blonde found a career and became a weathergirl for Lawndale's local news station.

MTV's Daria ran till the 2002 and is one of the most popular animated sitcomes potraying teen life
MTV's Daria ran till the 2002 and is one of the most popular animated sitcomes potraying teen life ( Source : thedailyfandom )

Meanwhile, her husband flunked his final exams and kept dodging her questions about colleges and graduation until the eleventh hour. But he was an online phenomenon with a website called The Kev Zone, where he included dating tips, a cyber challenge, and a link to the Pigskin Channel website.

16. Selina Kyle and Bruce Wayne - Batman: The Animated Series

The DC comic brought us another star-crossed relationship with The Batman Animated Serie being a superhero and supervillain couple fighting their instincts to be happy.

There are a few who do not recognize the billionaire Gotham protector Batman, as he debated his inner voice when he fell for Selina Kyles's charms. He knew of her stealing tendencies from their initial meetings, but he was too smitten to decline her advances. 

She even offered him a life on the other side of justice, but he could not give up his ideals despite being very tempted. But he did let her escape, something he had never done before. 

Complicated relationships are a recurring theme in Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One
Complicated relationships are a recurring theme in Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One ( Source : awn )

But she is not all bad, as she gets recognized as a sophisticated yet vengeful woman with a strong affinity for animal rights. They even dated for a bit as Bruce Wayne and Selina Kyle, but that did not last long.

17. Cleveland Brown and Donna Tubbs - The Cleveland Show

Cleveland Brown from the Cleveland Show is the perfect example of a second chance at love as he found his happy ending when he reconnected with his high school crush, Donna Tubbs.

He was fed up with the philandering ways of his first wife and had given up the idea of a soulmate when he moved back to his hometown of Stoolbend. There he met the principal's assistant at Stoolbend High School and the mother of two. She had separated from her high school boyfriend, Robert Tubbs after his drinking tendencies were too excessive to excuse. After reuniting with her best friend, sparks flew as their families got incorporated in the blink of an eye. Donna comes off as a patient one who understands that he needs time to get over his failed marriage. 

Cleveland Brown Jr. Donna Tubbs Rallo Tubbs The Cleveland Show
Cleveland Brown Jr. Donna Tubbs Rallo Tubbs The Cleveland Show ( Source : ondemand )

Despite having kids and work getting in the way, they find solace in one another, regrouping after a long day of work

18. Sterling Archer and Lana Kane - Archer

Sterling Archer and Lana Kane from Archer are an on-again, off-again couple composed of two secret agents like Mr. & Mrs. Smith on drugs.

The ISIS field agent aspires to advance as a master spy and expresses herself as a very tough and strong-willed woman. She keeps her short temper in check but does not hesitate to use violence to resolve conflict and has a fierce loyalty to her friends.

Lana has a vulnerable moment and hugs Archer for comfort in House Call
Lana has a vulnerable moment and hugs Archer for comfort in House Call ( Source : archer )

Despite being in a relationship for a long time, her boyfriend often cheated on her as they finally broke up. He was still pinning after her love as he tried to confess his adoration during many near-live ending occasions. But she was not ready to welcome him back until the very end when she revealed the paternity of their son Abbiejean Kane-Archer.

19. Ruby and Sapphire - Steven Universe

No one can defeat Ruby and Sapphire when it comes to holding on to a relationship, as the two have been together for over 5,750 years. 

The same orientation couple was one of its kind and has even got banned in Alabama. Creator Joe Johnston and Ian Jones-Quartey admitted that they helped each other adapt to their life on earth as their feelings progressed over time. 

Ruby and Sapphire got married in the episode Reunited
Ruby and Sapphire got married in the episode Reunited ( Source : youtube )

Indeed, they are a fan of public displays of affection, often flirting and talking during a basketball game that leads to a loss. Sapphire is emotionally dependent and centered on Ruby, constantly focusing on her better half and saying that Ruby is all she wants to look at. She calmed her anxious moments, and she could tell her methal status just by touching her.

20. Elliot and Diane Birch - Big Mouth

The last entry on our side is the starring couple from Netflix's raunchy series about puberty Big Mouth.

Although the story centers around a teenager Nick and the change in his personality from his hormones, his parents have stolen the show. The couple is not one to keep quiet about sharing information and dishing out disgusting details about their intimate time to a very reluctant Nick. 

Diane is a supporting character in Big Mouth and she is the wife of Elliot
Diane is a supporting character in Big Mouth and she is the wife of Elliot ( Source : youtube )

The home always has a few hearts floating around and tap themselves on the back for having a very youthful relationship.

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