24 Times Meredith and Derek Were The Best TV Couple

Because They Had All the Relationship Goals.
1. Their Love Story Started Because of a Drunken Hookup

And Meredith didn't even remember his name the next morning!!
2. When Meredith Lays it All Out on the Line

"Pick me. Choose me. Love me."
3. This Ultimate Prom Scene

Because having sex in the exam room was like YAAS FINALLY!
4. The Bubble Bath Scenes

Always a fan-favorite, and some big relationship goals.
5. When Derek Saved Meredith From Drowning

Because if this isn't love, I don't know what is.
6. When Meredith Draws a Line

"So this line - is it imaginary or do I need to get you a marker?"
7. Because Everything is Always Better After These Two Kiss

Or cuddle. Or have sex. Or banter. Or whatever. They're just perfect.
8. When Derek Misses Meredith So Much It Hurts Him

And it hurts us too.
9. When Meredith Literally Builds a House of Candles

wipes tears
10. When Derek Participated in Meredith's Dance Parties

We always have to dance it out!
11. Their Shameless Hospital PDA

So cute.
12. This Proposal

I mean, COME ON.
13. When Derek Realizes that All You Really Need for a Wedding are Vows

So they get married on a post-it, which hangs above their bed.
14. When Derek Sacrifices His Big Wedding for City Hall

Relationship goals.
15. When They Adopt Zola

After saving her life, Derek and Meredith decide to adopt Zola, who becomes the first of three children for our favorite duo.
16. And Boy, Do They Make Excellent Parents

Princess Tea Party!
17. When They Laugh Together

This happens often, but every time it does it always puts a smile on our faces.
18. When They Both Take Paternity/ Maternity Leave

Once they have another baby, the two take time off together so that one of them isn't leaving the other alone.
19. When Derek Sits With Meredith During Her Surgery

Even when Bailey tries to kick him out, he refuses to go.
20. When Derek Tells Meredith He Wants Another Baby

"It's always been you."
21. When Meredith Tries to Save Derek After He Gets Shot

"Don't you dare die on me, because that would be the worst breakup ever."
22. The Way They Love Their Children

He's wearing a crown and she's wearing tiger ears.
23. When Meredith Let Derek Go

sobs uncontrollably This was the hardest moment of our lives.
24. When Derek Wore His Lucky Red Shirt

Even though Mer/Der is no longer technically a thing, we still look back fondly at their relationship throughout 11 seasons on Grey's. And it all started with this lucky red shirt.

Have any more Mer/Der love? Share your favorite moments of these two in the comments below!