5 TV Couples Who Should Have Never Gotten Married

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by BMWK Staff | on October 25th, 2011 | 18 comments

You know we’ve watched a bunch of black TV shows here at BMWK and we’re kinda nodding our head at some of the couples that ended up on this list, compiled by Stacia Brown over at Huffington Post. Check out the slideshow to see which characters should have said “I don’t” instead of “I do.”

Denise + Martin from The Cosby Show

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“Lisa Bonet’s Denise is one of the most iconic black television characters of our time. This isn’t because of great acting or memorable storylines; it’s because she was the most believable of the Cosby Kids. Cool, trend-setting, eclectic, and a bit lost when the charmed days of high school gave way to the hustle of college. She drops out of Hillman, after an entire TV series is spun-off to chronicle her time there, and she gallivants to Africa. Up to this point, we’re able to buy Denise’s every move. She’s a bit of a hippie, a drifter. But then she comes back from overseas married to a naval officer who has a three-year-old child. Here’s where things get iffy.”

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Laolu Tuesday - 25 / 10 / 2011 Reply

i agree with you on the melanie and derwin one. i also never understood how he claimed to be a preacher;s kid and all devout but still shacked up with her. either way, i'm excited for the new season! as for dwayne and whitley. leave that one alone please! they remain my ideal couple lol
- Clott901 Wednesday - 26 / 10 / 2011 Reply
  
  Derwin began to be spiritual because his grandmother instilled the word in him. He also has been the result of how society can affect those that have a spiritual foundation because he still did some dirt. As a preacher's kid I can say that we are not without sin because we grow up with the Man/Woman of God, we have to find our own identities, so I', not so suprised that he shaked, I'm just disappointed that the writers took the characters so far left!! Oh and I agree about Dwayne and Whitley they were meant from day one just a prime example of opposit attracting like Laura and Steve on Family Matters LOL
- Clott901 Wednesday - 26 / 10 / 2011 Reply
  
  Derwin began to be spiritual because his grandmother instilled the word in him. He also has been the result of how society can affect those that have a spiritual foundation because he still did some dirt. As a preacher's kid I can say that we are not without sin because we grow up with the Man/Woman of God, we have to find our own identities, so I', not so suprised that he shaked, I'm just disappointed that the writers took the characters so far left!! Oh and I agree about Dwayne and Whitley they were meant from day one just a prime example of opposit attracting like Laura and Steve on Family Matters LOL
Jackie Holness Tuesday - 25 / 10 / 2011 Reply

I don't agree with your assessment of Whitley & Dwayne...what makes you say that? Not all young love is true love...but in this case, Whitley & Dwayne were a well-suited match after they worked through their issues...
Nellie Tuesday - 25 / 10 / 2011 Reply

I agree on Mel and Derwin, but yes, I also disagree with Whitley and Dewayne. They broke up for a while, dated other people and realized that they loved each other for real, lots of folks meet their significant others in college, (i just happened to meet mine in high school)
Tara Pringle Jefferson Tuesday - 25 / 10 / 2011 Reply

Just to emphasize...this is not our list but rather, an excerpt from a post found on the Huffington Post. Thanks! :)
Aisha Greene Tuesday - 25 / 10 / 2011 Reply

Prof. Ogilevee and Nikki Parker were a couple!!!! I signed off on that show before it happened. Lol - this is a funny list though
Thedgeman26 Tuesday - 25 / 10 / 2011 Reply

Dwayne and Whitley broke off their engagement when Dwayne went on a date. The two never stopped loving and liking one another. That separation made them realize that they wanted to be together and were finally mature enough to make it correct and get married. Their's is a unique love story that was one of tv's greatest married couples. It's what goes on in the world. The other's that are listed are not reality just for tv ratings marriage lol.
Daisy Wednesday - 26 / 10 / 2011 Reply

BET ruined The Game I LOVE Dwayne and Whitley
Moon Aku Wednesday - 26 / 10 / 2011 Reply

Dwayne and Whitley were a kick butt couple who went through a lot before they got together, and I loved loved loved them together.
Carlotah80 Wednesday - 26 / 10 / 2011 Reply

I agree with the Prof. Oglevee and Nikki Parker. The whole series he hated her and then suddenly they get married. That was unfair to her. The others, I disagree with Mel and Derwin do play games, but that is life and real couples do crazier stuff than that. Dewayne and Whitley-we waited forever for that to happen and I loved it.
Anonymous Wednesday - 26 / 10 / 2011 Reply

Derwin and Melanie were better off single/dating. After BET took over, I hated what they did to Melanie's (and other) character. She used to be fun, but now she's annoying and unbearable.
Mrswalterkdavis Wednesday - 26 / 10 / 2011 Reply

Somehow we all relate to disfunction, eh? :0) Or they wouldn't keep making these crazy shows that left at some point or from the beginning. But IT IS JUST TELEVISION or entertainment! So true when they say that life imitates art, however. :0) Let's see how Tracey Ross and Theo (lol) do the "I Do!"
Mrswalterkdavis Wednesday - 26 / 10 / 2011 Reply

Somehow we all relate to disfunction, eh? :0) Or they wouldn't keep making these crazy shows that left at some point or from the beginning. But IT IS JUST TELEVISION or entertainment! So true when they say that life imitates art, however. :0) Let's see how Tracey Ross and Theo (lol) do the "I Do!"
Reneatta Austin Sunday - 30 / 10 / 2011 Reply

My vote on who should have never gotten married: Thelma and the Rev. on Amen! I didn't like how he played all those games with her. She should have married Richard Roundtree's character.
Raxxie Saturday - 05 / 11 / 2011 Reply

Whitley and Dwayne (as everyone else has stated) were fantastic together. They were the product of good writing :)
Trisha Sunday - 11 / 12 / 2011 Reply

Dwayne and Whitley were my fav tv couple