TV Romance
46 ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ Kisses, Ranked
Our favorite teenage summer show has sadly come to an end, leaving us with sunburns of the heart. But to delay the inevitable grief that’s probably already settling in, we’re going to dive deep into every single kiss from The Summer I Turned Pretty. Yep, every single significant one.
From shy first smooches by the pool to fiery, can’t-keep-your-hands-off-each-other moments, we’re ranking them all: the sweet, the steamy, the “oh my god, did that just happen?!” moments. Whether you’re #TeamConrad, #TeamJeremiah, or #TeamStaylor, we’ve got you covered. We’ll be sure to circle back once the TSITP movie comes out because you know there will be some hot PDA in that feature film.
Forget your own lack of a love life with all the kisses in The Summer I Turned Pretty, ranked for your viewing pleasure. (You’re welcome.) Let us know your favorite and least favorite kissing scenes from the show in the comments below.
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46. Belly & Cam Cameron (Season 1, Episode 3)
Belly (Lola Tung) and Cam Cameron’s (David Iacono) short-lived romance is basically fueled by PDA, and her 16th birthday dinner is no exception. When her new boyfriend shows up, the two share a kiss right at the table — and yes, it’s as cringe as it sounds with the whole family watching. Jeremiah (Gavin Casalegno) and Steven (Sean Kaufman) immediately start roasting, while Conrad (Christopher Briney) looks about two seconds away from flipping the table. Points for sparking some delicious jealousy, but major deductions for subjecting everyone to a parental-guidance-required moment.
45. Jeremiah, Belly & Conrad (Season 1, Episode 6)
Every love triangle needs a dream sequence, it’s basically a rite of passage. In Belly’s dream, she’s kissing Jeremiah…who then turns into Conrad…then back into Jeremiah. Confusing? Absolutely. For her and for us. But honestly? Not the worst kissing we’ve ever seen.
44. Olivia & Jeremiah (Season 3, Episode 10)
Ruh roh, someone’s not taking the breakup well. Jeremiah is making out with Olivia (Emilia Torello), one of Taylor’s friends, in Steven’s kitchen. Cue the chaos: Steven’s colleague Brett (Anthony Pyatt) walks in for Friendsgiving and is super upset to see this, because…yeah, something was clearly happening there. There’s definitely a pattern forming.
43. Denise & Steven (Season 3, Episode 8)
We’re avid Staylor fans, but even we couldn’t deny the sizzling chemistry between Denise (Isabella Briggs) and Steven. Their witty banter and shared interests had everyone waiting with bated breath. In Episode 8, with Taylor’s fake blessing, they share their first kiss, right after Steven spoons her some ice cream. Denise jokingly asks if he felt “anything,” and they both agree…not really. She even adds, “It was like kissing a plant.” Oof. Rough start, but we’ll take the effort.
42. Belly & Jeremiah (Season 3, Episode 1)
Belly is finally at college… but hold up — Jeremiah is there too?! Yep. Our girl literally followed her lover boy across state lines in the most swoonworthy “tale as old as time” move. And yes, Taylor’s there as well. Belly and Jeremiah have been going strong for a whole year now, and their reunion kicks off with a smooch. But then… Laurel (Jackie Chung) pulls Belly aside and drops the subtle suggestion that maybe college is the time to be single and live it up. And honestly? Mom might be onto something.
41. Belly & Jeremiah (Season 1, Episode 7)
Our girl Belly is nervous about the Deb Ball, and Cool Guy Jeremiah is right there to reassure her. He promises that if anyone gives her grief, he’ll be like, “Yo, that’s not cool at all.” Belly can’t help but laugh. Then he twirls her and sneaks a little kiss on her lips. It’s pure simp energy, and honestly? We don’t hate it.
40. Belly & Cam Cameron (Season 1, Episode 1)
What teenage girl didn’t use the old borrow-his-hoodie move as shameless flirting? (Cue the “look how tiny I am in these giant sleeves” routine, which is far superior to the awkward pre-puberty years when the hoodie was skin-tight.) Before heading out with Jeremiah and Conrad, Belly sneaks in a kiss with Cam. It’s small, soft, and sweet; the kind of innocent summer moment that feels harmless… except for the fact that she does it right in front of the boys, who are literally waiting for her. Not exactly subtle, Bells.
39. Belly & Jeremiah (Season 3, Episode 2)
By the end of Episode 2 of Season 3, so much has happened: Jeremiah cheated, and Steven nearly died. In response to all this chaos, Jeremiah proposes to Belly. Wow, what a great idea said absolutely no one. Belly says yes, and they share a kiss as a newly engaged couple. It’s a tame smooch on the back of a questionable decision, so we’re not exactly placing it high on our list.
38. Susannah & Man From Bar (Season 1, Episode 5)
Moms gone wild! Laurel and Susannah (Rachel Blanchard) are out for a girls’ night, and Susannah is owning it. The bartender asking for their IDs? Peak validation. Feeling herself, Susannah waves over a fellow bar patron, and soon they’re dancing…and then she’s pressed up against the wall, her hand gripping his shirt as he nibbles her neck. Ridiculously hot. We love this for Susannah.
37. Belly & Jeremiah (Season 3, Episode 8)
It’s their rehearsal dinner. Can you believe it? (Nope, we can’t either.) Belly and Jeremiah share a kiss, and everyone cheers — which, honestly, feels a little icky. Later, Belly pulls Jeremiah aside after finding out he accepted a job from his father without even talking to her. He gaslights her like a pro, and they share a quick, tense peck. Bad vibes all around.
36. Laurel & Cleveland (Season 1, Episode 5)
Laurel is firmly in her hot girl summer era, and her situationship with Cleveland (Alfredo Narciso) is keeping pace. After a girls’ night out, she follows the sacred tradition of drunk-texting her boy, and he rolls up, not on a motorcycle, but a scooter (tragic, but we’ll allow it). Naturally, the night ends with a spontaneous dip in the river, which quickly turns into something steamier. Sure, we love a little outdoor frolic, but river water? Let’s just say they may have introduced more than sparks into their systems.
35. Taylor & Steven (Season 1, Episode 3)
The start of Staylor! What a momentous occasion. Taylor (Rain Spencer) comes to visit Belly in Cousins, and unbeknownst to her bestie, she’s been harboring a massive crush on her big bro. At Nicole’s party, she finally gets the chance to turn that crush into something more. The pair is fine and dandy making out upstairs, with Taylor perched on a table, legs around his waist… until Belly walks in. Ruh roh. Belly is furious, and Taylor’s feelings are quickly hurt. This kiss doesn’t lead to anything…until next season.
34. Jeremiah & Luke (Season 1, Episode 3)
It’s Belly’s birthday, and the crew is at a party when Jeremiah gets cozy on the couch with a guy, chatting about how his parents have a pool. Luke jokingly calls him a “queer baiter,” and Jeremiah fires back with, “No, I’m just equal opportunity.” Love the representation, obviously. The moment escalates into a hot couch kiss at a house party — no complaints from us.
33. Belly & Cam Cameron (Season 1, Episode 2)
Cam takes Belly on a classic drive-in date, and yes, it’s cliché, but undeniably cute. When he drops her off, he asks if he can kiss her. It starts a little stiff, but soon they’re fully into it, and Belly isn’t shy. She takes off her seatbelt to get closer to Cam. The result? A perfectly sweet (and slightly steamy) car makeout session.
32. Belly & Jeremiah (Season 3, Episode 4)
Standing outside the Cousins House, Belly and Jeremiah lament how much they’ll miss each other while he’s off for his internship. And if that’s hard, imagine Paris! They quickly decide she won’t go, and share a chaste little kiss. Ugh, the heartbreak. Points, however, for how stunning Belly looks in that cherry-print dress.
31. Belly & Benito (Season 3, Episode 10)
Naked in bed, Belly and Benito (Fernando Cattori) have clearly been in the throes of passion. When Belly’s French roommates rudely barge in, it becomes clear there’s no actual door to the room, just a curtain…which begs the question: Do they always do it with everyone listening?! Talk about full-on voyeurism.
30. Belly & Jeremiah (Season 3, Episode 4)
Jeremiah gives Belly the cheapest birthday present ever: keys to the Cousins house. Cute, we guess? Sure, they’d agreed on no gifts because of the wedding, but it’s her 21st, he could’ve planned ahead. A little effort goes a long way, Jere. Belly thanks him eagerly, and they share a soft, sweet kiss…right before Laurel roasts him mercilessly for trying to marry her daughter.
29. Laurel & John (Season 3, Episode 7)
Belly’s mom and dad (Colin Ferguson) are in a bar, commiserating about their daughter’s dreaded wedding, when Laurel starts giving him the look — you know, the one you pull after four tequila shots but swear you’re totally composed. He tries to resist, but of course…they snog. Safe to assume this one ends up back in their hotel room.
28. Belly & Jeremiah (Season 2, Episode 8)
After a whole season of skirting feelings — distracted by the house drama and getting Conrad back to school — Jelly officially begins. With Conrad’s (reluctant) blessing, Jeremiah and Belly decide to be together. As Beyoncé plays in the background, Jeremiah sweeps Belly up, and they share a passionate kiss. And just like that, Season 3 is officially set in motion.
27. Laurel & Cleveland (Season 1, Episode 4)
Their first meeting at the bookstore didn’t exactly scream love story. Laurel basically roasted Cleveland as a bargain-bin Hemingway. But when he shows up at her book signing later to say how much he loved her novel, the tone shifts. One flirty drink at the bar turns into the sexiest of clichés: “Wanna get out of here?” Next thing we know, the two acclaimed authors are “knee deep in the passenger seat,” to borrow the words of Chappell Roan, aka having very hot car sex.
26. Belly & Jeremiah (Season 3, Episode 7)
It’s wedding weekend, and all their fratty friends are at Cousins Beach. The soon-to-be-weds head upstairs to prep for their bachelor and bachelorette parties, but Jeremiah can’t keep his hands off Belly. She insists she needs to do her hair — Jere, it’s a date with your Dyson Airwrap, come on! — but eventually gives in. A soft, intimate makeout quickly escalates into sexy, passionate sex. Later, we catch them cuddling in bed, completely wrapped up in each other.
25. Laurel & John (Season 3, Episode 2)
Despite repeatedly insisting in Seasons 1 and 2 that she was never really into her ex-husband — and low-key seeming way more attracted to her bestie Susannah (we don’t blame her, she’s hot) — Laurel ends up crossing paths with John at a conference. They quickly sneak off to the gym with wine in tow and maintain a steady stream of flirting to the sounds of Fleetwood Mac. The next thing we know? They’re in a hotel bed.
24. Belly & Jeremiah (Season 3, Episode 1)
Fast forward to college, and Jelly is still going strong…or at least they think they are. Here, the pair is in bed, clearly having just done the deed — though her bra is still on (noted, Jeremiah). They exchange a string of small, sweet kisses until they’re awkwardly interrupted by a call from Laurel. Awkies.
23. Shayla & Steven (Season 1, Episode 2)
Obviously, we’re Team Staylor — no debate there. But in an alternate universe, we’re still on that beach with Steven and Shayla (Minnie Mills) because these two were absolute fire. Maybe Sean Kaufman is just that good at playing a lover boy. The pair kisses on the beach the sand, with Shayla perched on top in the sexiest little denim shorts, her Aussie accent making the moment even hotter.
22. Belly & Jeremiah (Season 3, Episode 1)
A brief moment of joy before everything goes downhill. Belly finally tells Jeremiah about her plans to go to Paris, and he’s surprisingly supportive. They share a sweet, soft kiss, blissfully unaware of the storm ahead. Belly suggests ditching the party to head back to her room, but he politely declines. Oh, Jeremiah…imagine if you’d gone! She might never have overheard Lacie. Talk about fate.
21. Belly & Jeremiah (Season 3, Episode 3)
Our young fiancés are making out in Jeremiah’s bed — hands tangled in each other’s hair, him shirtless, her in a massive hoodie. Seriously, what temperature is this room?! He slips a hand under that hoodie, but she stops him. They get up and share a deep, lingering kiss, while Jeremiah’s rocking those slutty little glasses.
20. Shayla & Steven (Season 1, Episode 4)
Sure, their beach hookup was sexy (and sandy), but it’s this kiss that truly takes the cake. Steven really messed up. First, by hooking up with Taylor (we still love her, but come on) and then by brushing off Shayla when she finds out. After a little push from Jeremiah, Steven goes to Shayla to apologize. He makes it clear: he only wants her, no casual games. When they finally kiss, it’s the moment their fling officially turns into something real, and it is worth the wait.
19. Belly & Jeremiah (Season 1, Episode 5)
This was the very first kiss for our friends-to-lovers duo, and it set the stage for a long, intense love story. A nighttime pool kiss is basically every teenage fantasy come to life. Let’s be honest, we all would’ve swoooned for Jeremiah back in the day. He lifts Belly, she straddles him, and the two dive into a furious, unapologetic makeout session.
18. Shayla & Steven (Season 1, Episode 7)
Ugh, it’s such a bummer Steven and Shayla didn’t last past the season because they were electric together. At the Deb Ball, Steven flawlessly performs the escort dance, and Shayla can’t contain herself: “That was incredible. You were incredible!” she gushes. He sweeps her up and kisses her, and the moment is pure magic — made even better by how absolutely stunning Shayla looks in her dress.
17. Denise & Jeremiah (Season 3, Episode 11)
Talk about a plot twist! Roommates turned lovers, Jeremiah finally gives in to passion and kisses the very sexy Denise, perched on the countertop, no less. He pulls away, unsure of her interest, but Denise tugs him back in. And then, she delivers the iconic line: “I can’t believe Nepo Baby is kissing me.”
16. Taylor & Steven (Season 2, Episode 6)
Steven’s been jealous of Taylor and her awful boyfriend Milo all season. Let’s be real: Milo is the absolute worst. At the party celebrating the last night in the house, Steven puts on “Party in the USA,” and the two pull off a full-on choreographed dance (so hot). Their moment is cut short by Milo, leading to the most ick-inducing fight between him and Steven. But Milo doesn’t even know Taylor’s middle name. When Steven finds her afterward and reveals it’s Madison — and that he wants her — the pair share a gorgeous kiss sitting against the wall. Oh, it’s officially ON.
15. Belly & Jeremiah (Season 2, Episode 7)
Okay, so the fandom has feelings about this kiss, given the context, but let’s focus on the moment itself. Jeremiah and Belly talk things out, agreeing they’ve grown up enough to give things another shot. Belly tells him, “I want something real. I want you.” Jeremiah hesitates because he’s still raw from the first time she left him for his brother, but Belly gently turns his head, and he breathes her name like a sigh. Next thing you know, they’re making out on the hood of the car, hot and heavy…until Conrad’s pointed cough crashes the party. Yikes.
14. Belly & Benito (Season 3, Episode 10)
Look, we don’t love anything that pulls Belly away from our sweet Conrad, but we’ll begrudgingly admit this was a very romantic moment. Taylor convinces Belly to open herself up to new love, and at her New Year’s Eve party, she walks straight up to Benito during the countdown and tugs him close by his shirt. Covered in confetti, they start passionately making out as the clock strikes midnight.
13. Taylor & Steven (Season 3, Episode 9)
Cut back to our favorite couple, enjoying a honeymoon of sorts while the rest of Belly and Jeremiah’s lives implode. He’s feeding her snacks to keep her energy up, while they sip champagne — Adam’s champagne? — naked under crisp, white sheets. Hot, messy, and exactly what we came for.
12. Belly & Conrad (Season 1, Episode 7)
We waited an entire season for this kiss, and thank god, it delivered. Our star-crossed lovers finally meet on the beach, and the anticipation is palpable. Conrad reassures Belly with a quiet, devastatingly tender, “I do want you,” before tucking her hair behind her ear (instant swoon) and kissing her. The moment has it all: the ocean backdrop, the hand at his neck, the breathless build-up—and, of course, the soundtrack. Yes, Jenny Han blessed us with “This Love (Taylor’s Version)” for their first real kiss. We were fed.
11. Taylor & Steven (Season 3, Episode 1)
Season 3 and Staylor is back! Well…sort of. We quickly discover they’re hooking up on the DL, low-key cheating on their partners, which is not exactly ideal. Steven is massaging Taylor’s feet, prompting her to tease, “You love my feet, sicko.” Did we miss a foot fetish memo? He corrects her: He loves her belly button instead. Tickles and giggles ensue under the sheets as Steven kisses his way up her body. They keep making out and getting into it… until Belly interrupts. Ugh. Later, as Steven gets dressed, they share another kiss, and he does the sexy move of placing a hand under her chin to lift her gaze. “Do you want me to be jealous?” he asks, before diving into deepening kisses. Total catnip for us.
10. Belly & Conrad (Season 2, Episode 1)
When you’ve waited forever to be with someone, it can take a minute to actually believe it’s real. Belly feels that disconnect after finally sealing the deal with Conrad, her longtime crush. She admits it doesn’t feel real, and Conrad just smiles before asking, “How about now?” and kisses her again. It’s a short, sweet kiss, but one that’s full of promise — a perfect beginning.
9. Taylor & Steven (Season 3, Episode 11)
On a gazebo by the lake, Taylor and Steven talk through an argument and decide they’re moving to San Francisco together! To seal the deal, they share a particularly swoony kiss, even by Staylor standards. Set to the sweet sounds of Noah Kahan, Taylor straddles Steven on the wooden bench, and they wrap themselves up in each other. Realizing they’re in plain view, they pause briefly, but giddy with excitement, Steven scoops her up and kisses the top of her head tenderly.
8. Belly & Conrad (Season 3, Episode 5)
You wouldn’t expect a sex scene between Conrad and Belly in Season 3, given she’s engaged to his younger brother, but Jenny Han blessed us anyway. In a flashback inspired by fake flowers, we’re taken to a few weeks before the Big Bad Breakup. Conrad is staying in the guest bedroom (hence the fake flowers), and Belly sneaks in for a little mischief. She straddles him, and they make out, moaning each other’s names like the teens we wish we could be. Conrad removes his shirt, flips her so he’s on top, and… yep, it’s everything we wanted and more.
7. Taylor & Steven (Season 3, Episode 1)
Taylor returns to her room to find Steven exactly where she left him, much to her surprise. He claims there was never a chance to sneak out, thanks to Sorority Catan Night keeping him hostage. He wants to stay the night, and she says, “We don’t do sleepovers.” His reply? “Then we won’t sleep.” Are you KIDDING ME? They kiss their way into bed, engaging in a lot of not-sleeping. The next morning, Taylor has to rush out, but they share a gentle, lingering kiss. Hurry up and get together already!
6. Taylor & Steven (Season 2, Episode 8)
Season 2 is wrapping up, and it’s finally time to get Staylor sorted. They’ve been circling each other all season — there was that choreographed dance, a wall kiss, and a cute date —but things always seem to crash before they can really take off. Fans were holding their breath, especially when Taylor went on the defensive. But then — exhale — Taylor tearfully admits she’s had a crush on Steven forever. Usually in control, she suddenly feels powerless with him. Steven wipes away her tears and whispers, “If anything, you’re going to be the one breaking my heart, not the other way around.” And then…a kiss on the car. Honestly, what a season for motor vehicles. Staylor 4eva.
5. Belly & Conrad (Season 2, Episode 2)
The very first time (wink, wink). This flashback takes us to the heart of Belly and Conrad’s relationship, back when they snuck off to the Cousins house over Christmas break. Cuddled by the fireplace, their kisses quickly escalate. Conrad pauses to make sure Belly feels safe and ready. She whispers, “I want it to be with you.” He slowly removes her top, revealing the necklace he got her in Season 1. With the firelight reflecting in their eyes, they lie down and go all the way — set to “Invisible String” by Taylor Swift.
4. Belly & Jeremiah (Season 1, Episode 6)
Their pool kiss in the previous Season 1 episode was fine, but this is where Belly and Jeremiah really get hot and heavy. That heat becomes their signature throughout the show — a sharp contrast to the brooding, tender vibe of Bonrad. The moment unfolds in Jeremiah’s car, right after he picks Belly up in the aftermath of Nicole’s not-so-nice prank of stealing her clothes. They start making out like the thirsty teens they are, although Jeremiah does a quick consent check and asks, “You sure?” Oh, she is sure. Then it’s only a minute until his hand is sliding under that sweatshirt.
3. Taylor & Steven (Season 3, Episode 11)
OUR BABIES ARE FINALLY BACK TOGETHER. They start by saying they need to “communicate,” but quickly give in to their undeniable sexual chemistry and start furiously making out. After finally opening up to one another, they resume their passionate session on the bed. Steven slowly lowers her, and her bare legs wrap around him. Without a doubt, one of the hottest kissing scenes in The Summer I Turned Pretty.
2. Belly & Conrad (Season 3, Episode 11)
It might not be the hottest kiss in The Summer I Turned Pretty, but it’s the finale — the endgame, the big hoorah! In classic romance film fashion, Belly races to catch Conrad as he departs for his fancy medical conference in Brussels. She finds him on the train, tears streaming down his face — because, yes, big boys do cry! Through tears and smiles, they kiss passionately and reaffirm their love. It’s the end of the series, but the start of forever together.
1. Belly & Conrad (Season 3, Episode 11)
THEY WERE IN PARIS! Conrad spends the evening charming Belly’s friends while shooting her suggestive looks over his wine glass. Honestly, how did Belly last so long? Dancing by the river under the moonlight, they finally kiss, and Belly whispers, “Come home with me.” To the devastatingly perfect lyrics of “Dress” by Taylor Swift (of course, it’s a Taylor moment), we watch them make out in a taxi and then on a stairwell, with Belly leaning against the banister, head thrown back, completely lost in the moment. Eventually, they reach her bed— nearly naked and panting — Conrad unclasps her bra with one hand and murmurs, “I dream about this…you.” We need a minute to recover.
