Dawson’s Creek

In the addictive teen hit show of the early 2000s Dawson’s Creek, lead character Dawson has been best friends with Joey since they were preschoolers. It’s clear that the two have an underlying current of romance, but it struggles to ever come to fruition. Out of frustration, Joey surprisingly decides to date Pacey, with whom she has a volatile relationship.

After a big argument, Dawson and Joey share an unexpected kiss. This impulsive kiss led to all kinds of fallout and addictive plot fodder for several seasons after.