10 Essential Valentine's Day TV Episodes
These Valentine's Day episodes have captured our hearts forever.
'Parks & Recreation,' Galentine's Day (Season 2, Episode 22)
Leave it to Leslie Knope to come up with a holiday that celebrates female friendships and call it Galentine's Day. This ep not only introduces us to this fabulous idea, it also has Leslie and love interest Justin (Justin Theroux) attempting to reunite her mom with a long lost love. WATCH NOW
'Arrested Development,' The Marta Complex (Season 1, Episode 12)
When Lucille throws a Valentine's Day/anniversary party for Lindsay and Tobias, Michael makes a passionate speech about love that makes GOB's girlfriend Marta realize she has feelings for him. This prompts her to mutter GOB's signature phrase: "I've made a huge mistake." WATCH NOW
'Friends,' The One With the Candy Hearts (Season 1, Episode 14)
Oh. My. God. Chandler gets set up on a blind date with his on-again-off-again flame, Janice, and ends up sleeping with her. This leads to a hilarious break-up scene where she tries to convince him they're meant to be. WATCH NOW
'The Jeffersons,' I Buy the Songs (Season 7, Episode 16)
George lands in the dog house after giving Louise a handful of cash as a last minute Valentine gift. He ultimately makes things right by performing a original love song written in her honor. "Weezy... It's so easy...to be in love with you" is just one of the catchy tune's glorious lyrics. It's truly an adorable moment that will melt the coldest of hearts. WATCH NOW
'Boy Meets World,' First Girlfriends Club (Season 5, Episode 15)
This is the one where ladies man Shawn gets kidnapped by his scorned exes in an effort to keep him from hurting his new sweetie, Angela. According to them, he's committed "crimes against womanhood" and therefore must be chained to a pipe to learn the error of his ways. This episode gets bonus points for the inclusion of Larisa Oleynik AKA Alex Mack. WATCH NOW
'The Office,' Valentine's Day (Season 2, Episode 16)
Michael Scott just can't help kissing and telling, so naturally he blabs to corporate about a"hook up" with Jan and has to cover up by saying he was joking. Plus, Ryan has to turn Kelly down for a date and we welcome any storyline that addresses their relationship. WATCH NOW
'The Simpsons,' I Love Lisa (Season 4, Episode 15)
Poor Ralph Wiggum gets a pity Valentine's Day card from Lisa, leading him to believe that they are more than friends. She later humiliates him on national TV when she reveals she doesn't reciprocate his feelings. The classic ep is both heartbreaking and hilarious -- how could we not choo-choo choose it? WATCH NOW
'30 Rock,' St. Valentine's Day (Season 3, Episode 11)
Liz nabs a date with her hunky doctor-next-door played perfectly by Jon Hamm, only for it to go awry in true Lemon fashion. Meanwhile, Jack's flame Elisa (Salma Hayek) makes him go to church before their romantic night out. WATCH NOW
'Mad Men,' A Day's Work (Season 7, Episode 2)
Speaking of Jon Hamm... It's hard to ignore the Valentine's Day-themed "Mad Men" from Season 7 where Peggy thinks she's been sent roses that were actually meant for secretary Shirley. This episode also features some tender, albeit tense, father-daughter moments between Sally and Don. WATCH NOW
'Orange Is the New Black,' You Also Have a Pizza (Season 2, Episode 6)
We couldn't help falling for this episode where we learn about Poussey's agonizing backstory involving a forbidden love affair with a girl on her father's military base. We also hear everyone's take on what love feels like. Our favorite description comes from an exchange between Martiza and Flaca, who say: "It's like getting into a bath but the water is like warm chocolate pudding. And the Smiths are playing 'There is a Light that Never Goes Out'. There's warm lighting all over and there are like five dudes massaging you." 'And you have a pizza.'" Wise words. WATCH NOW
