
When you think of sexy TV scenes, what comes to mind? Meredith accidentally losing her panties after sleeping with Derek on Grey's Anatomy? David Caruso's Detective Kelly baring his butt with Amy Brenneman on the premiere of NYPD Blue? Melrose Place's Amanda having her way with Grant on her office desk?
Those scenes have made Buffy the Vampire Slayer scene where Buffy and Spike beat each other up as foreplay as the steamiest scene of all time.
That one doesn't really surprise me, nor does the No. 2 pick: Kate and Sawyer's cage-sex from Lost in 2006. But there are a couple that seemed out of place — like the scene from the first episode of Saving Grace last Summer where we meet Holly Hunter's character buck naked and mid-tryst. Sure, it was hot, but it's not like we knew the characters yet — and I think TV sex scenes seem steamier the longer you've been waiting for them.
Then again, I might consider putting the initial Nate Fisher/Brenda Chenoweth sex-in-the-closet scene from Six Feet Under on my list, as well as the car wash interaction Ally has with a stranger in the Season Three premiere of Ally McBeal. What about you? Do you you agree or disagree with the TV Guide picks? And what's missing? To see TV Guide's full list, just read more.
- Buffy and Spike beat each other up before sex, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, 2001.
- Kate and Sawyer do it in his cage, Lost, 2006.
- Meredith loses her panties, Grey's Anatomy, 2006.
- Father Ralph and Meggie sin on the beach, The Thorn Birds, 1983.
- Maddie and David finally give in to each other, Moonlighting, 1987.
- Grace's naked introduction, Saving Grace, 2007.
- Det. John Kelly and Janice Licalsi show their backsides, NYPD Blue, 1993.
- Number Six and Dr. Baltar's alien/human encounter, Battlestar Galactica, 2004.
- Amanda and Jake's office-desk sex, Melrose Place, 1994.
- Cherie and Shane's poolside romp, The L Word, 2007.
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I love that episode with Buffy and Spike. I just love Spike, period.
Definitely any sex scenes are more satisfying if the viewer is emotionally invested in the characters.
1the scene in the closet is between Brenda Chenowith and NATE Fisher, not David. That one threw me for a second. I thought I'd missed something important!
2I'm so excited to see Buffy and Spike make it to #1.
and glad to know others found it too.
Angry foreplay is always hot...
3I remember that scene and yes it was steamy
Lol...reading "beat each other before sex" just SOUNDS wrong. But I agree you definitely have to know the characters to really get how steamy and erotic something is. I'm happy to see Buffy and Spike at #1 because all their sex scenes were hot. That one was awesome...I remember biting my finger...lol. I also liked their public sex in the club where you sort of have to know what's going on to get it. That was hot as well. I also enjoyed "their" sex scene where Buffy was invisible...yah...just to see James mostly nakie!
4ha, the image of a David/Brenda sex scene just made me laugh really hard. Thanks for catching that brain fart!
5I have to agree with #1!
6As soon as I saw the headline of this post, I was like "BUFFY AND SPIKE!" That scene was so sexy that it made me blush. I mean, Spike had her up against the wall and was thrusting and Buff was making sex face. It was VERY obvious.
Bow chica bow wow...
7That scene from the L Word was NUTS.
8Maybe it can be a little too in-your-face, but I'd definitely have to add some scenes from Nip/Tuck into the mix!
9I met James Marsters at a buffy convention and all that was running through my head (besides "i hope i dont have a booger hanging out my nose) was that scene......whew...its hot in my office right now.
10Buffy and Spike hell yeah I'm still not over that whack a$$ ending of Buffy.
11The Nate Fisher/Brenda Chenoweth sex-in-the-closet scene from Six Feet Under is definitely on my list!
12I don't know if that is THE steamiest scene from the L word, that show is sometimes like soft-core porn.
13Well ,I would say the scene in the woods in the season finale of The Tudors but I have a feeling they're only talking about network channels here.
14Wow - couldn't agree with #1 more!
There was a lot of build-up to that scene and when it finally happened, I felt almost voyeuristic watching it! That was one realistic and hot portrayal of two tv characters gettin' it on. Plus - that was a huge moment in the show in general so I think that probably added to the "tension"...
Man...I really miss that show.
15obviously, my vote would be for derek and meredith!
16I'm with fleurfairy! Excellent choice!
17I'm with fleurfairy!! Excellent choice! From the list, EVERY time "The Thorn Birds" is on, I wait for that scene on the beach. The priest finally gives in to temptation after all those years. Wicked!!!!
18#1, agreed.
19I think the Buffy / Spike scene was great! Plus, Sawyer and Kate
20i would switch 1 with 3
21Erm, the L-Word gets a mention, but no love for QAF? That first scene between Brian & Justin, oh. my. god.
Oh and that Ally scene you mentioned is hot hot hot too.
TV Guide sometimes makes questionable choices.
22Yessss, Buffy and Spike for the win!!!!
There are plenty of great Spuffy scenes, but
that is, of course, the classic.
Though I must admit that the Sawyer/Kate cage-sex is nearly a tie in my mind! So those are good choices!
23I think a lot of the Soap Opera scenes can be pretty hot.
24I agree with Buffy, Moonlighting and The Thorn Birds. Those are my top 3. I watched Moonlighting as a kid and couldn't wait for Maddie and David to get together. I sort of watched it over and over on the VCR and "Be My Little Baby" will always have a special place in my heart. I am aging myself here. And The Thorn Birds is the based mini-series ever. Great book, too. The rest I haven't seen.
25I don't know that specific scene from the L Word that they are talking about but the most disturbing one I have ever seen is a very pregnant Tina getting some action from Helena. It just seemed so wrong.
26You are all making me want to see that Buffy/Spike scene....
Sawyer and Kate's cage-sex was HAWT!
27Spike/Buffy. Best scene in telelvision ever. Period.
28Buffy/Spike. no contest.
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