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Top 10 Young TV Ships 2008 – As Voted By You!
Written by: Angela Lee

Back by popular demand was our 2nd Annual Top 10 Young TV Ships Poll and boy were you guys intense this year! With almost 20,000 votes, we had twice the amount of readers voting this time around in comparison to last year. “One Tree Hill” still proves to be a firm favorite with you guys, along with “Smallville” and the awesome new “Gossip Girl”. But don’t take our word for it – see for yourself and check out the results of our Top 10 Young TV Ships poll as voted by YOU!


#10. Chuck Bartowski & Sarah Walker [Chuck]
“Well we are a real couple…just a different sort of couple.”



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She’s the beautiful CIA agent hired to protect the government secrets in his head. But once she meets awkward and nerdy Chuck Bartowski, Sarah Walker finds herself protecting more than government secrets. Leader of the “Nerd Herd” at work, the adorkable Chuck doesn’t have much luck with the ladies and hasn’t been on a date in five years. While Chuck and Sarah grow closer and she pretends to be his girlfriend as a cover to protect them, she can’t help but feel drawn to Chuck and ends up wanting to protect the rare innocence he has. It may be early days, but you can tell that Agent Walker has a soft spot for our new favorite geek and we can’t wait to see what happens next!

Ultimate Shipper Moment: The moment in the courtyard after one of their “dates” where Chuck tells Sarah that if it were a real date he would kiss her. You could tell that they both wanted him to.

Chuck: You know, if we were really dating this would be the part where I’d be forced to kiss you goodnight.
Sarah: Forced? Would it be so bad?
Chuck: (smiles) I’m sure I could suffer through it.
Sarah: Me too.

- Chuck & Sarah in 1x03: Chuck vs The Tango.


#9. Clark Kent & Chloe Sullivan [Smallville]
“I think you’re so amazing.”



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For the moment Chloe and Clark are just good friends, but some of the greatest romances in time began with a strong friendship. Nonetheless, the friendship that Clark and Chloe have is so strong and deep that in a way it’s soul mate-like in a non romantic way. But let’s back track a little shall we? Their story began with a crush. This bold and assertive teenage girl from the big smoke was the small-town farm boy’s first kiss, but she would be the one to fall hard for him. Sadly, for Chloe Sullivan, Clark Kent had already fallen for the town princess Lana Lang. The two best friends did attempt to make a go of it, eventually deciding that they were better off as friends. And what good friends they would be! Once getting past her infatuation for Clark, Chloe would continue to show her support for him and be his loyal confidant. When she found out his secret she didn’t confront him, instead patiently waited for him to trust her enough to tell her the truth himself. Since then, Chloe has become less of a sidekick to Clark and more of a partner, always lending her support, courage, and even getting in on the action from time to time. There will never be anyone that will understand Clark and devote themselves to him the way that Chloe does.

Ultimate Shipper Moment: For Chloe and Clark it’s not about the big moments but the small and simple moments along the way. One moment that showed just how much admiration and respect the two have for each other is just after Clark finds out that Chloe knows his secret and she calls him her superhero. Aww

“I think you're so amazing. You save people's lives and take zero credit for it. To me you're more than just a hero... you're a superhero.”

- Chloe in 5x01:Arrival

Chloe and Clark related fansites
Tomwelling.com
Devoted to Tom Welling
Devoted to Smallville
Chloe Sullivan's Site


#8. Serena van der Woodsen & Dan Humphrey [Gossip Girl]
“One of the many reasons why you love me.”



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She’s the beautiful and wealthy IT girl trying to change. He’s the smart and sarcastic lonely boy on a scholarship. They’re from different worlds, yet they fit perfectly. They have also managed to fight their worlds from tearing them apart and are currently in a mature whirlwind romance. As cheesy as it sounds, as long as they stick together and have each other, everything else in the world is less important. They may be in couple bliss right now but how long can perfection really last?

Ultimate Shipper Moment: When Dan tells Serena all the reasons why he loves her. It was enough to make any cold heart melt

Dan: There, that’s why. Because I actually like it when you interrupt me, which is often, by the way. I love you because you make no apologies about being exactly who you are – beautiful, smart, sexy as hell…
Serena: Now you’re embarrassing me.
Dan: That’s another reason. You’re completely unaware of your affect on me. You’re also completely unaware you laugh like a four year old” (Serena laughs)”…just like that. And I love you because you can be with someone like me and still be friends with someone like Blair.
Serena: Yeah, well I tried to be.
Dan: I know you do, and that’s not easy, but you never give up on her. That is how amazing you are.

- Dan & Serena in 1x13:A Thin Line Between Nate and Chuck

Serena and Dan related sites:
Gossip Girl Central
You know you love me
Gossip Girl World
Gossip Girl Hypnoweb

#7. Peyton Sawyer & Lucas Scott [One Tree Hill]
“It’s you. When all my dreams come true, the one I want standing next to me. It’s you.”



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Despite falling a couple of places from last year, the Lucas and Peyton fanbase is still going strong. After three years of wondering “will they?” or “won’t they?” the tortured artist and brooding writer finally got their acts together last season and reunited. Fans were delighted to watch a much-in-love and angst free Lucas and Peyton on their television screens. Although it’s now four years on and Lucas and Peyton are no longer together, it’s obvious to fans that there’s still a spark there between them. Only time will tell if Lucas and Peyton can free themselves from the obstacles that stand between them and their way back to each other again.

Ultimate Shipper Moment: Lucas’ proposal to Peyton in the flashback in episode 5x05: I Forgot to Remember to Forget. Although we didn’t get the happy outcome from it, the brooding writer’s words were just beautiful and sweet and like a lot of memorable Peyton and Lucas moments, drew on previous episode references.

“Peyton, I love you. I want us to be together forever. I know it’s a bit sudden. Yesterday was a great day and I’m sitting on the bus and I realized that none of my great days in my life matter without you. You’re the one I want next to me when all my dreams come true. You’re the one I want next to me if they don’t. As long as I have you, nothing else matters. "

- Lucas in 5x05:I Forgot to Remember to Forget

One Tree Hill related sites:
The Blog of One Tree Hill
Les freres Scott


#6. Clark Kent & Lana Lang [Smallville]
“For the first time in my life, I have everything I’ve ever wanted and it’s right here on this farm with you.”



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Clark Kent and Lana Lang have certainly been put through the ringer during these past seven years of Smallville, haven’t they? But their fans have never doubted that the pair would always find their way back to each other, and we have the votes to prove it. Jumping up a spot from last year’s poll, Clark and Lana fans are enjoying the blissful and mature state of the pair’s relationship. They’ve overcome so much in the past year including Lana’s marriage and “pregnancy” to Lex, but they’ve found their way back together and fans couldn’t be happier. Now let’s just hope it stays that way…

Ultimate Shipper Scene: The heartbreaking scene between the pair after Lana marries Lex. It may not appear to be the most conventional choice for a shipper moment but portrayers Kristen and Tom nailed it with the angst, tears, and desperation as Lana broke Clark’s heart by marrying Lex in order to protect Clark after FINALLY discovering his secret. This scene proved how much it broke the two characters about not being together and that is was far from over.

Clark: I waited for you.
Lana: Clark.
Clark: What happened?
Lana: I’m…I’m really sorry. I, uh didn’t mean to hurt you…but I want to be with Lex
. Clark: That’s not true. He got to you, didn’t he?
Lana: No. Please, just try to believe me and let it go.
Clark: Let it go? Let it go?! Lana, I love you. I love you.
Lana: Clark, don’t.

- Lana and Clark in 6x16:Promise

Lana and Clark related fansites
Tomwelling.com
Devoted to Tom Welling
Devoted to Smallville


#5. Blair Waldorf & Chuck Bass [Gossip Girl]
“Something so beautiful deserves to be seen on someone worthy of its beauty.”



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Controlling and confident socialite Blair Waldorf, and manipulative rich playboy Chuck Bass are two people that the universe never would have dreamed of putting together, but at the same time couldn’t understand why they wouldn’t. After all, these old friends have more in common than you think – they both have a fiery nature and know what they want in life and just how to scheme their way to get it. They also understand and admire each other in a way that no one else ever could – even though they would never admit it! When the pair snipe at each other they are hot and have a chemistry like no other on the show. The two may be on the outs at the moment but we’re not worried – their love/hate relationship is what makes them work.

Ultimate Shipper Moment: When Blair and Chuck realized that Chuck had developed feelings for Blair. Their reactions were priceless! Who would have thought that womanizing and carefree Chuck Bass would actually fall for a girl and that girl would be the pure and uptight Blair Waldorf?

Blair: I don’t believe this!
Chuck: How do you think I feel? I haven’t slept. I feel sick, like there’s something in my stomach. Fluttering.
Blair: (horrified) Butterflies?

- Chuck and Blair in 1x08:Seventeen Candles

Blair and Chuck related sites:
Leighton Fan
Gossip Girl Central
You know you love me
Gossip Girl World
Gossip Girl Hypnoweb
Blair and Chuck [dot] com

#4. Clark Kent & Lois Lane [Smallville]
“There are times when think you don't know me at all. And others when I think you know me better than anyone."



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We know that in the legends they’ll end up together, but on Smallville, Clark and Lois are too busy bantering to even admit their attraction to one another! When she first came to town in season four, Lois Lane’s loud, brash, and impetuous ways did not sit quite well with Clark Kent. But that wouldn’t matter because Lois would bring out a lighter and cheekier side to Clark that no one ever could – a breath of fresh air from the heavy drama often weighing on his shoulders. Underneath their constant bickering and bantering a tentative friendship would be formed – because let’s face it, the two can’t stay away from each other just like their fans, who are the reason why Clark and Lois have rocketed into the Top 10 to take out 4th place this year.

Ultimate Shipper Moment: The epitome of why we love them – they can banter and snipe at each other but underneath there’s a touch of sweetness.

Lois: You’re amazing Smallville. You always look for the best in people even when they walk all over you.
Clark: I guess that explains why we’re friends.
Lois: Oh we’re friends now?
Clark: I won’t tell anyone if you don’t.

- Lois and Clark in 4x16: Lucy

Lois and Clark related fansites
Tomwelling.com
Devoted to Tom Welling
Devoted to Smallville
Devoted to Erica Durance


#3. Jude Harrison & Tommy Quincy [Instant Star]
“You know exactly why.”



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Boy you Jude and Tommy fans are fierce! After narrowly missing the top 10 last year, voters have taken charge and attacked with Jude and Tommy soaring up ten spots to take out the #3 position this year. The feisty determination of all you fans out there mirrors the tempestuous relationship between the spunky producer and his protégé. Whether they’re in love or fighting, there’s always such passionate emotion between the two that you can’t help but be drawn to their relationship. It hasn’t been an easy road for Jude and Tommy, from the disapproving age difference, to other love interests (including Jude’s sister), to shady characters from the past, but as long as Tommy and Jude keep fighting – whether it be with or for each other – so will the fans.

Ultimate Shipper Moment: After continually running away from their relationship, fans cheered when Tommy finally stopped worrying about the consequences and declared his undying love and devotion to Jude in the season three finale.

“I want all of you with me forever. And I don’t care if you’re herding goats or waiting tables or making music; I just want you to be happy…I would do anything for you, because I love you.”

- Tommy in 3x13:All I Want is You.

Jude and Tommy related fansites:
Instant Star Online


#2. Brooke Davis & Lucas Scott [One Tree Hill]
“People that are meant to be together always find their way back in the end”



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Despite being broken up for a season now, Brooke and Lucas fans are still keeping the faith for them to reunite and are holding the couple steady in the #2 position for the second year in a row. Realizing that they were growing apart, Brooke sat Lucas free and broke up with him. While at the time it hurt, Brooke and Lucas fans weren’t worried that this was really the end for their favorite couple. After all, people that are meant to be together always find their way back in the end. But for the meantime, fans are enjoying the close and strong friendship that Brooke and Lucas have built as a result of their relationship. At the moment seeing the pair onscreen and on such good terms is enough.

Ultimate Shipper Moment: When Brooke and Lucas finally got back together after their traumatic first break up. It may have taken over a season and a half, but it was worth it, with Brooke pouring her heart out to Lucas and admitting her fears before the pair declared their love for one another.

Brooke: I was afraid of getting my heart broken again, like before because you hurt me so bad and I was afraid to be vulnerable and I was afraid of you and the way you make me feel. I know that it doesn’t matter now after what I did, but I just thought you should know. This is how I spent my Summer Luke, wanting you. I was just too scared to admit it.
Lucas: …I’m the guy for you Brooke Davis and I know I hurt you last time we were together...
Brooke: I love you.
Lucas: I love you too, pretty girl.

- Brooke and Lucas in 3x09:How a Resurrection Really Feels

One Tree Hill related sites:
The Blog of One Tree Hill
Les freres Scott


#1. Nathan Scott & Haley James Scott [One Tree Hill]
“Always & Forever”



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Winning hands down, with no competition, for the second year running, “One Tree Hill’s” Nathan and Haley have conquered all to take out first place in our TV Ships poll. Over the past four and a bit seasons, this golden couple have faced a lot. From cocky pride and egos to vulnerabilities and insecurities, to crazed and disapproving in-laws to slimy manipulative seducers; from car accidents to hit-and-runs to concert tours and shady dealings. Dreams were lost and hearts were broken, but in the end it’s all come down to them and they’ve made it through so that’s all that matters. But what makes Mr. and Mrs. Scott your #1 couple is that in between all the darkness, angst, and drama this young couple still manage to have their cute and adorable moments that make our hearts flutter and truly believe in “always and forever”. Now in season five, the dark cloud is slowly lifting and Nathan and Haley are finding their groove again, working on the happy family that son Jamie once had. After all, what doesn’t kill you can only make you stronger.

Ultimate Shipper Moment: There were a lot of doubts that they wouldn’t make it when Nathan and Haley first got married, but in the end no one else’s opinion matters – just theirs. So when Haley let everyone else’s doubts get to her, Nathan calmed her fears and promised that he would always be there to protect her no matter what.


Haley: No. I’m-I’m not ready for this. I just really wanna go home to my room. You know, I’m not a wife. I’m not even a senior!
Nathan: Haley. Haley, listen this is not a mistake.
Haley: How can you be sure because there is nobody that thinks this can work.
Nathan: I do. I promise you Haley, I will always be there for you. I will always protect you okay? I will always protect you always (scene changes to a flashback of their actual wedding and Nathan saying his vows.) Someday this beach might wash away, the oceans may dry, the sun could dim. But on that day, I’ll still be loving you. Always and forever, I promise you Haley.

- Haley and Nathan in 2x01:The Desperate Kingdom of Love

One Tree Hill related sites:
The Blog of One Tree Hill
Les freres Scott
True Love


The Complete List

1. Nathan & Haley [One Tree Hill]
2. Brooke & Lucas [One Tree Hill]
3. Jude & Tommy [Instant Star]
4. Clark & Lois [Smallville]
5. Blair & Chuck [Gossip Girl]
6. Clark & Lana [Smallville]
7. Lucas & Peyton [One Tree Hill]
8. Serena & Dan [Gossip Girl]
9. Clark & Chloe [Smallville]
10. Chuck & Sarah [Chuck]
11. Blair & Nate [Gossip Girl]
12. Miley & Jake [Hannah Montana]
13. Betty & Henry [Ugly Betty]
14. Jude & Jamie [Instant Star]
15. Claire & West [Heroes]
16. Cappie & Casey [Greek]
17. Zoe & Chase [Zoe 101]
18. Sam & Trent [The Best Years]
19. Josh & Andy [Kyle XY]
20. Lex & Lana [Smallville]
21. Kyle & Amanda [Kyle XY]
22. Chloe & Jimmy [Smallville]
23. Landry & Tyler [Friday Night Lights]
24. Lori & Declan [Kyle XY]
25. Sadie & Kwest [Instant Star]
26. Sam & Devon [The Best Years]
27. Spinner & Jane [Degrassi High – The Next Generation]
28. Noah & Kathryn [The Best Years]
29. Peter & Darcy [Degrassi High – The Next Generation]
30. Jimmy & Ashley [Degrassi High – The Next Generation]
31. Spied & Karma [Instant Star]
32. Jack & Martha [Home & Away]
33. Ric & Matilda [Home & Away]
34. Sam & Andi [Reaper]
35. Cappie & Rebecca [Greek]
36. Casey & Evan [Greek]
37. Rusty & Jenn [Greek]
38. Belle & Drew [Home & Away]
39. Jesse & Mbali [Life is Wild]
40. Katie & Oliver [Life is Wild]
41. Jesse & Emily [Life is Wild]
42. Dawn & Devon [The Best Years]
43. Katie & Tumelo [Life is Wild]
44. Birdie & Marcas [Beyond the Break]