17 Times Fan-Favorite TV Couples Made Absolutely Iconic References to Prior Scenes

You know that feeling of cooking for a chef or anyone at all, and the person eats your meal, pinches their fingers and thumb of one hand together, kisses them, and then throws them away from their lips dramatically? That is called a "chef’s kiss," and it is a signal or expression intended to show that something is awesome or phenomenal.

The tone that accompanies it can be genuine or ironic. But overall, a chef’s kiss tells you that you’ve done a perfect job without the person even uttering a word.

When you look at some of the best romantic tales ever, you will discover that they come from our beloved TV characters. From One Tree Hill, when Nathan and Haley referenced their "don’t say I never gave you anything" catchphrase, to Wynonna Earp, when Nicole found the couch where she and Waverly shared their first kiss and proposed to Waverly, there are many years of television couples to look back on and admire the bond they shared.

So we’ve decided to gather some instances where your favorite television couples reference their beginnings, and they are worth a chef’s kiss. Keep scrolling to see their romantic tales, which we have become familiar with over the years.

1. On Gilmore Girls, when Rory picked up the cornstarch to remind Dean of what she shoplifted after they shared their first kiss.

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2. On Schitt's Creek, when the Jazzagals sang at David and Patrick's wedding, recalling back to Season 4 when Patrick serenaded David with the same song.

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3. On Brooklyn Nine-Nine, when Jake made a familiar joke to Amy on their wedding anniversary.

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4. On One Tree Hill, when Lucas and Peyton greeted each other and recalled their banter from Season 1.

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5. On One Tree Hill, when Nathan and Haley recalled their catchphrase.

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6. In Season 1 of New Girl, when Nick sang to cheer Jess up, and the same song played in the background when he proposed to her in Season 7.

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7. On Elite, when Omar and Ander called each other "Andrés and Román," referencing when they pretended not to know each other at a party to keep their relationship a secret.

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8. On Elite, when Guzmán dropped into Nadia's family's store to buy the same thing he bought in Season 1.

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9. On Elite, when Carla asked Samuel if he would bring macaroni when he visits, referencing the meal they shared at his apartment in Season 2.

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10. On The O.C., when Ryan answered the same way he did when he and Marissa first met.

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11. On Degrassi: The Next Generation, when Eli asked Clare this question, recalling their first scene together.

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12. On Degrassi: Next Class, when Maya's last line imitated Zig's.

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13. In Degrassi: Next Class, when Miles and Maya referred back to their relationship from earlier seasons.

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14. On Riverdale, when they showed Archie "proposing" to Betty as a little kid.

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15. On Ginny & Georgia, when Ginny and Marcus had this line.

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16. On Wynonna Earp, when Nicole found the couch where she and Waverly had their first kiss and proposed.

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17. In How I Met Your Mother, when Ted showed up with the blue French horn.

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Whether they are wedded, simply dating, or only hooking up, we can’t deny the fact that TV has given its viewers a few memorable couples over the years. Some were direct opposites that just panned out well, while others were simply meant to be.

Which of these TV couples have been your favorites over the years? Drop your replies below.