While NCIS: LA is best known for its high-stakes missions and explosive action, the series also delivered some truly swoon-worthy romantic moments over its 14 seasons. From slow-burn tension to heartfelt confessions, here are the most romantic scenes that melted fans’ hearts:
1. Deeks & Kensi’s First Real Kiss (Season 4, Episode 24 – “Descent”)
After seasons of teasing and tension, Deeks and Kensi finally kissed in the middle of a mission gone wrong. The moment was raw, passionate, and completely earned. Their kiss before Deeks went undercover was more than just chemistry—it was fear, longing, and love wrapped into one.
2. “You Smell Like Sunshine” (Season 5, Episode 2 – “Impact”)
When Deeks was struggling to recover from torture, Kensi stayed by his side. One of the most tender lines in the show—“You smell like sunshine”—was whispered in one of their most vulnerable scenes together. It was quiet, meaningful, and filled with emotional intimacy.
3. The Proposal (Season 9, Episode 7 – “The Silo”)
While stuck in a missile silo facing possible death, Deeks tells Kensi he wants to spend the rest of his life with her. It’s not a traditional proposal, but it’s heartfelt and desperate in the best way. She says yes—sealing one of the best love stories in the NCIS franchise.
4. Kensi Walks Down the Aisle (Season 10, Episode 17 – “Till Death Do Us Part”)
The wedding of Deeks and Kensi was everything fans hoped for. Surrounded by their team family, the ceremony was emotional, funny, and romantic. From Deeks’ heartfelt vows to Kensi’s radiant smile, this was pure NCIS: LA magic.
5. Callen & Anna’s First Date (Season 8, Episode 15 – “Payback”)
Though not as front-and-center as Densi, Callen and Anna Kolcheck had great chemistry. Their first official date—awkward, sweet, and genuine—was a major turning point for the usually guarded Callen. It showed a softer, more vulnerable side of him.
6. Deeks Defends His Love for Kensi (Season 8, Episode 17 – “Queen Pin”)
When Hetty questions their relationship’s impact on the job, Deeks doesn’t hold back. His impassioned defense of Kensi—and of their love—was one of his most moving speeches. It proved that their bond wasn’t just romantic; it was foundational to who they were.
7. Anna Saves Callen (Season 12, Episode 14 – “The Noble Maidens”)
Anna risks everything to help Callen out of a dangerous situation, and afterward, they share an intimate moment where she tells him she doesn’t want to lose him. It’s clear their feelings are deep—even if Callen still struggles to fully open up.
8. The Deeks-Kensi Fireplace Scene (Season 6, Episode 11 – “Humbug”)
Spending Christmas together in a cabin, Densi share a cozy scene by the fire. It’s simple—just two people in love, enjoying the moment—but it’s one of the most genuinely romantic scenes in the series.
9. Callen’s Proposal to Anna (Season 13 Finale – “Come Together”)
After years of ups and downs, Callen finally proposes to Anna in a touching, grounded moment. It wasn’t flashy, but it was real. The couple’s journey had come full circle, and it was the kind of emotional payoff fans had waited for.
10. The Densi Baby Reveal (Series Finale, Season 14, Episode 21 – “New Beginnings”)
In the show’s emotional farewell, Deeks and Kensi are revealed to be adopting a child—a long-dreamed-of milestone for the couple. The way they look at each other when the news sinks in? Pure love and joy.
Bonus: The Best “Almost” Moments
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The long build-up to Callen and Joelle’s failed romance.
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Deeks and Kensi undercover as a married couple—before they ever were.
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Hetty’s hidden affection for her team, especially Callen—quiet, maternal, but deeply felt.
