NCIS: Los Angeles’ fan-favorite duo served romance, loyalty, and banter like no other
From partners in the field to partners in life, Kensi Blye and Marty Deeks gave NCIS: Los Angeles fans 14 unforgettable seasons of slow-burn romance, unshakable loyalty, and swoon-worthy moments. Whether they were chasing down bad guys or just cracking each other up in the bullpen, these two proved time and time again why they’re #CoupleGoals.
Here are 10 moments that remind us why Kensi and Deeks will forever be one of TV’s most beloved pairs:
💥 1. When Deeks First Called Her “Fern”
A quirky nickname with an even quirkier origin, Deeks’ pet name for Kensi was an early glimpse at their flirtatious connection — long before either would admit how they felt.
🩹 2. The Hospital Confession (S5E2 “Impact”)
After Deeks was tortured and left physically and emotionally scarred, it was Kensi’s visit to his hospital room — tender, raw, and real — that laid bare the emotional depth of their bond.
“You’re the one I want next to me when my life turns to s**.”*
– Deeks
🕵️♀️ 3. “Kensi, Will You?” — The Afghanistan Proposal (S8E15)
No grand gesture, no fancy setting — just Deeks pouring his heart out in the middle of a mission. Simple, heartfelt, perfect.
💍 4. The Wedding (S10E17 “Till Death Do Us Part”)
After years of close calls and postponed plans, their heartfelt ceremony — surrounded by their NCIS family — was everything fans had hoped for. Bonus: Hetty as the officiant!
👊 5. Their First Undercover Kiss (S4E1 “Endgame”)
Even though it was technically part of an op, sparks flew — and fans were never the same. You could practically hear the fandom scream.
🐶 6. When They Adopted Monty Together
They didn’t just become partners in crime-fighting — they became co-parents to a rescue dog. Monty the Wonder Pup sealed the deal.
🏠 7. The Dream of Building a Home
Through their shared dream of starting a family and building their own place (remember the house plans?), we saw how seriously they were in it for the long haul.
👶 8. Their Journey to Parenthood
From heart-wrenching fertility struggles to their beautiful foster care storyline in the final season, Kensi and Deeks showed the real work — and real love — it takes to become a family.
🤣 9. Every Time They Teased Each Other in the Bullpen
Whether it was Deeks’ ridiculous metaphors or Kensi’s eye-rolls, their banter was sharp, hilarious, and full of affection. #LoveLanguage
💞 10. When They Said Goodbye — Together
In the series finale, Deeks and Kensi didn’t just walk off into the sunset. They left on a mission — together — side by side, exactly how it all began. One last case. One unstoppable team.
