Monogamy is hard, especially when everyone around you is TV-level attractive. To celebrate the premiere of ABC’s Mistresses, let’s take a look at other depictions of infidelity.
Fitzgerald Grant with Olivia Pope (Scandal)
Cheating on your wife is bad enough, but doing it when you're the President of the United States is especially dangerous. Fitz's affair with Olivia has dominated much of Scandal's run, even as both parties have tried to move on.
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Alicia Florrick with Will Gardner (The Good Wife)
Let's not forget that Alicia's husband Peter cheated first — with hookers! Still, Alicia's on-again off-again relationship with Will was never really kosher, especially since he's also her boss. They're on the outs now, but who knows what the future holds.
CBS
Dylan McKay with Kelly Taylor (Beverly Hills, 90210)
Oh, sure, Dylan and Kelly were always meant to be together. But before they were a couple, Dylan was very much involved with Kelly's best friend Brenda. If it helps, Brenda also had a fling while she was away in France.
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Rayna Jaymes with Deacon Claybourne (Nashville)
Rayna and Deacon hooked up before Nashville started — and again well into its first season — but their dalliance resulted in an illegitimate daughter and a long, tumultuous unrequited love situation. Sounds like a country song.
ABC