The right song can set the mood for an entire scene. It is easy to choose any old song, but finding the perfect song can tell the story that sometimes even dialogue can’t.
Taylor Swift is the perfect storyteller for these moments.
Although Taylor is one of the biggest stars in the world, her music has been grossly underutilized in TV shows.
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We took a look at 13 scenes that only could have been better with the addition of a Taylor Swift song.
Scroll through our slideshow and be sure to comment what scenes you think needed a Taylor song.
Grey’s Anatomy: Meredith Breaks Down–“All Too Well”
After Derek chose Addison over Meredith in Season 2 of Grey’s Anatomy, Meredith was left to pick up the pieces that Derek left behind. Derek didn’t help matters when he was always there never fully letting her move on.
Gilmore Girls: Jess Calls Rory–“Dear John”
Jess eventually grew into a man that any woman would feel lucky to be with, but when Jess first graced our screens, he left a path of destruction. Much like the infamous John did to Taylor, Jess shattered Rory’s heart, but also like Taylor, Rory rose above it and came out stronger.
Gossip Girl: Serena Reclaims the Queen B Status–“Look What You Made Me Do”
After Serena’s wild past, she tried everything to be a better, kinder person. However, after some divine intervention from Chuck Bass and Dan basically telling her she is a terrible person, the old Serena rose up from the dead and reclaimed her spot on the throne.
The Bold Type: The Bold Babes Let off Steam–“New Romantics”
A group of friends thriving in New York City? Nothing screams “New Romantics” more than this.
Veronica Mars: Veronica Rejects Logan’s Proposal–“The Archer”
Veronica was full of insecurities during Season 4, but no moment showed them off as well as the moment that she rejected Logan’s proposal.
Sex and the City: Aiden Dumps Carrie–“Last Kiss”
After Carrie confesses to Aiden that she had an affair with Mr. Big, it is too much for Aiden to get past and he breaks up with her. Carrie is left heartbroken at Charlotte’s wedding, never having expected things to end so tragically between them.
Chilling Adventures of Sabrina: Sabrina Embraces her Dark Side–“I Did Something Bad”
Sabrina spent all of Season 1 trying to suppress her dark side, finally giving in during the finale. Bad never looked so good.
The Carrie Diaries: Carrie Moves to New York City–“Welcome to New York”
Two beautiful blonde women. Two amazing sets of adventures in New York City.
One Tree Hill: Brooke and Peyton Fight Over Lucas–“Bad Blood”
Brooke and Peyton may have been best friends, but nothing could have prepared their friendship for the arrival of Lucas Scott. Brooke and Peyton went through many ups and downs over Lucas, but after Peyton confesses her feeling for Lucas to Brooke in Season 3, it leads to some epic bad blood between the two.
The OC: The Core Four Graduate–“Long Live”
There is nothing more magical when you are a teenager than that moment when you finally graduate and look back at the incredible memories you are leaving behind while looking forward at the infinite possibilities that lie ahead of you.
Pretty Little Liars: Aria and Ezra Kiss in the Rain–“Sparks Fly”
Ezria was a very polarizing couple on Pretty Little Liars, but there is no denying that during their kiss in the rain serious sparks were flying.
Riverdale: Jughead and Betty Consumate their Relationship–“Dress”
“Dress” is one of Taylor’s sexiest songs and there is no denying that Betty and Jughead’s steamy first time was worthy of it.
Boy Meets World: Cory and Topanga Get Married–“Lover”
The title song off Taylor’s 7th album about committing yourself to “the one” is the perfect music for the marriage between these two soulmates.
