History Heartwarming / ADVENTURETIME

Although there is plenty of [[NightmareFuel/AdventureTime creepy stuff]] and [[TearJerker/AdventureTime tragedy]] on this show, there is still room for some SugarWiki/SweetDreamsFuel.

* Finn has to throw the match in order to placate Jake's raging ego. One would expect this to result in a larger problem, but the episode ends with the two of them laughing together as they both drink from the "dweeb" cup. Apparently, letting the whiner be the winner sometimes ''is'' the best thing for a friendship. [[FamilyUnfriendlyAesop Or something.]]

-->'''Margaret:''' "Are you sure having him next to Jermaine is safe? We don't even know what he is."
-->'''Joshua:''' "Of course we do, dear. He's our boy."
-->'''Margaret:''' "That he is."

'''Margaret:''' "Are you sure having him next to Jermaine is safe? We don't even know what he is."
'''Joshua:''' "Of course we do, dear. He's our boy."
'''Margaret:''' "That he is."

* Despite Jake's... unusual birth both Margaret and Joshua still see him as their son.

** Nina is loyal to Gunther, but Gunther treats her like his master treats him, giving her attention when he feels like it, and forgetting about her when he doesn't.
** Shoko and her tiger get along very well, but are separated by an inability to communicate, and the tiger doesn't recognize her after she changes, fleeing from her new form.
** Finn and Jake, for the first time, are equals rather than one being the pet of the other. They can speak to each other, and even when conflicts arise between them, they can work them out. When Jake's form changes, Finn accepts the new change (a choice (deliberately?) highlighted by BMO's inability to do so), and stays by his side.

** The GrandFinale removes any doubt about Marcy and Bonnie's relationship, as after PB is revealed to be okay after a GOLB monster attack, she and Marcy finally have TheBigDamnKiss, showing them to be a OfficialCouple. Not counting the positive LGBTQ+ representation, the series has shown the evolution of their relationship from friends who parted ways unfavorably to one of the most deep and well written depictions of RelationshipUpgrade out there.

** While more PlayedForLaughs, LSP and Lemongrab kissing is also kind of sweet.

* Shoko's tiger waiting the whole night by the river.

* PB and Marcy on an adventure together manages to have some of the most heartwarming moments in the season, as Bonnie ends up showing Marcy how much losing her kingdom has effected her, and not only that but how much running the kingdom caused her distress and ultimate led to her ending her relationship with Marcy, something she fully blames herself for.

* The flashback/dream of Marceline and her mom.

* The interactions between Simon and Marceline. First during The Empress's attempt to subjugate Simon, Marcy goes off on her. And later, when they're facing the titular Dark Cloud of the final episode, Simon tells Marcy he was feeling left out and that he was just a phone call away. Marcy hugs him gently and tells him she'll definitely include him next time. And while he didn't mean to pull any ReversePsychology, he still manages to have this effect on Marcy, getting her to come out of her TenMinuteRetirement.

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[[caption-width-right:332:"Give me a hug, hero!"]]

** In the case of the finale which premiered on Labor Day, rather than showing the typical ''WesternAnimation/TeenTitansGo'' marathon, Cartoon Network aired an all day marathon of ''Adventure Time''[[note]]Apart from a single ''WesternAnimation/StevenUniverse'' rerun at 6am[[/note]] featuring fan and crew favorite episodes, to bid farewell to the series that saved the network.

** In the case of the finale which premiered on Labor Day, rather than showing the typical ''WesternAnimation/TeenTitansGo'' marathon, Cartoon Network aired an all day marathon of ''Adventure Time''[[note]]Apart from a single ''WesternAnimation/StevenUniverse'' rerun at 6am[[/note]] featuring the fan favorite episodes, to bid farewell to the series that saved the network.

** In the case of the finale which premiered on Labor Day 2018, rather than showing the typical ''WesternAnimation/TeenTitansGo'' marathon, Cartoon Network aired an all day marathon of ''Adventure Time''[[note]]Apart from a ''WesternAnimation/StevenUniverse'' rerun at 6am[[/note]] featuring the fan favorite episodes, to bid farewell to the series that saved the network.

* By the end of "Henchman", Finn and Marceline have become friends. It's actually kind of sw

** In the case of the finale which premiered on Labor Day 2018, rather than showing the typical ''WesternAnimation/TeenTitansGo'' marathon, Cartoon Network aired a nearly all day marathon of ''Adventure Time'' featuring the fan favorite episodes, to bid farewell to the series that saved the network.

* A meta-example, but around mid-2018, [[ScrewedByTheNetwork after years of reruns not being aired frequently and new episodes not getting as heavy promotion as they once had]], Cartoon Network finally started to show love again for the series, promoting ''a lot'' the remaining episodes, "Diamonds and Lemons" (the {{Crossover}} episode with ''VideoGame/{{Minecraft}}'') and "Come Along with Me" (the [[MultiPartEpisode four parter]] GrandFinale).

-->(Marceline giggles before the two of them share a BigDamnKiss.)

* In the video game, not only do you check back in with the Snow Golem and the Fire Pup, but [[spoiler: Finn and Jake build the Snow Golem an adorable Cloud Golem girlfriend!]]
** At the end of the ''Explore the Dungeon'' game, [[spoiler: PB's parents "die", but not before sending their love]].
* Finn slays anything that's evil. That's his deal. Finn has never tried to slay [[spoiler: Ice King.]] Ever.
** Well, he ''was'' unsure on whether they should let [[spoiler: Ice King]] save himself in "Ricardio the Heart Guy", but other than that...

** [[spoiler: The GrandFinale removes any doubt about Marcy and Bonnie's relationship, as after PB is revealed to be okay after a GOLB monster attack, she and Marcy finally have TheBigDamnKiss, showing them to be a OfficialCouple. Not counting the positive LGBTQ+ representation, the series has shown the evolution of their relationship from friends who parted ways unfavorably to one of the most deep and well written depictions of RelationshipUpgrade out there.]]

* The last line. [[spoiler:"Good dog."]]

** Kinda ruined when [[spoiler:Finn chops Marceline's dad's face apart]], but still.

* After Finn [[spoiler:kicks the Crystal Gem Apple out of Tree Trunks' stomach, freeing her from its influence]]. With the promise of apple pie upon their return home, the [[spoiler:trio]] exit the crystal dimension via a conveniently-placed portal, holding hands all the way through.

* We see how stricken with grief, anger, and vengeance Finn would be if Jake ever really died, which only further exemplifies their closeness. [[spoiler:Of course it was all a prank set up by Jake, but still.]]

* When Marceline [[spoiler:kissed Finn for the second time.]]

* During the ghosts' chanting, the message they recite is actually a [[SdrawkcabSpeech backmasked]] message from the crew, which, when played backwards, says "[[spoiler:Farewell, Pat.[[note]]Mentioning the show's creative director, Patrick [=McHale=][[/note]] Good luck in New York. Come back soon!]]"

** It's rather heartwarming when the Ice King releases Princess Bubblegum in the end, even if his absolute ineptitude [[spoiler:causes her near death immediately afterwards]].

* After all of the sheer horror the episode offers, the end: [[spoiler: Finn, Jake and the ''Ice King'' defeat a Lich-possessed, OneWingedAngel Princess Bubblegum. The people cheer with Finn even congratulating Ice King for his help. After the imblanced princess falls and shatters, the doctors are able to put her back together, but as a thirteen-year-old girl. Finn notices that they are the same age now, and she just says, "GIVE ME A HUG, HERO!" And they hug!]]

* The ending, [[spoiler:when the gladiators are freed, and they can finally stop fighting their best friends. We last see them ascending into the sky, finally able to rest in peace.]]

* Finn [[spoiler:using his memories to show Marceline the memory Ash tricked him into stealing and saving her from him]] in "Memory Of A Memory". Heck, ''Jake'' willingly entering Marceline's memory to help her, despite him previously being terrified of her, probably counts.

** The biggest one being that [[spoiler:Princess Bubblegum could've reverted herself to 18 at any time, but was staying young because she loved getting to actually have fun with Finn]].
** Also, all of the candy people [[spoiler:donating pieces of themselves so that Princess Bubblegum has enough candy mass to turn 18 again]].
** Which is immediately topped by [[spoiler:the "love hug", the heat from which was required to turn PB back to normal. It symbolized that Finn and PB experienced true love together at that moment. Also, they kissed.]]

* [[spoiler:Finn's fourth kiss from Princess Bubblegum.]]

* [[spoiler:Gumball's song for Fionna while they're riding Monochromicon into the twilight. Even though it was the Ice Queen in disguise, it's still pretty sweet.]]

* At the end, [[spoiler: the reveal that the Door Lord didn't take anything from Marceline, [[IJustWantToHaveFriends she just wanted to hang out with everyone.]] Her [[{{Tsundere}} reaction]] pretty much sells it.]]

* The ending. [[spoiler: Susan's been human all along.]] [[spoiler:[[TheUnreveal Maybe.]]]]

* There are plenty of SugarWiki/HeartwarmingMoments in this Thanksgiving special. The episode takes an overall LighterAndSofter tone in comparison to the rest of the series and it's one of the few episodes to have a [[AnAesop SOLID Aesop]]; that being to put aside conflict and enjoy the company you have, regardless of what they have done (highlighted in the relationships of Snow Golem/Fire Wolf and Finn/[[spoiler:Ice King]]). Finn [[spoiler:kissing the Ice King]] in a good will gesture shouldn't be viewed as weird, but caring. They've been at each others throats the entire episode so it is natural that any gesture means something.

* Finn's refusal to let Jake die just because of a [[DreamingOfThingsToCome Croak Dream]]... and the fact that [[spoiler: Jake finally stops trying to die when he realizes that Finn is going to drown as well.]]

'''Finn:''' [[spoiler: No, it's okay! I'm here to stay by your side.]] *hugs him tightly*

* Finn and Jake are tasked with discovering Ghost Princess's the cause of her death so that she can pass on, and as they do so, Ghost Princess slowly begins to socialize with and fall for another ghost by the name of Clarence. Towards the end of the episode, Finn and Jake begin to piece together two pieces of a dagger they found during their investigation, only to discover that [[spoiler:Clarence was, in fact, Ghost Princess's murderer. The show then cuts to a flashback of Ghost Princess while she lived (who is referred to as [[LadyOfWar Warrior Princess]] during the past), and it is revealed that Clarence and her had been lovers during their past lives, but were pitted against each other during a battle in an unnamed war. Clarence stabs her, and she dies in his arms. The show then cuts back to Ghost Princess, who says that she forgives Clarence, and as she begins to pass on, she reaches out to Clarence to take him with her. Unfortunately, her hands phase through Clarence, and they find that he cannot pass on yet until they discover the cause of his death as well. Luckily, Jake manages to catch on at the very last minute and reminds him, triggering another flashback which causes Clarence to remember that he died a somewhat miserable, undignified death (that's PlayedForLaughs, oddly enough), and, having come to terms with it, he embraces and then kisses Ghost Princess, and they [[TogetherInDeath rise into the heavens together]], saying their thanks to Finn and Jake before leaving.]]

-->'''Joshua:''' [[spoiler:Finn! If you're seeing this pre-recorded holo-message, it's because you finished the dungeon that I made for you. I'm proud of you. You're gonna do great things in this world. I love you, son.]]
** The last fight in Dad's Dungeon, too. Complete with Jake beatboxing and [[spoiler: using Joshua's message for added vocals.]]

* The fact that [[spoiler:NEPTR]] is ''still'' so loyal to Finn even after being gone for so long.

* Finn scratching Jake's fur with Jake napping on his knees. [[spoiler:At least until he hurts him with his incredibly long nails.]]

* Finn's BeYourself speech to the bear, along with the ''adorable'' hug that follows. [[spoiler:Unfortunately, it's all immediately subverted within a few seconds, but it was still cute.]]

*** PMW [[spoiler:de-attaches herself, giving every princess her body part back.]]

** Bubblegum revealing that [[spoiler: Stormo's a good guy because she used Finn's heroic DNA for him is adorable and awesome. It proves what a hero Finn himself is, as essentially it's saying that he would also sacrifice himself like Stormo has]].

-->'''Finn:''' Where did you go, [[spoiler:Simon]]?

** [[spoiler:Abraham Lincoln sacrificing his immortality to bring Jake back from the dead.]]

* Jake calling out Princess Bubblegum for not taking Finn's feelings seriously, followed immediately by PB telling him that she isn't actually jealous. The actual reason is far from superficial. [[spoiler: Due to Flame Princess's physical instability, she is worried that Flame Princess's romance with Finn may destroy the world and ultimately Finn.]] After finally listening to PB, Jake immediately gets over his initial anger, then wordlessly smashes a hole in the wall, grabs PB, and both rush out to save Finn and Flame Princess.

** Then later, [[spoiler: PB looks upon the now stabilized Flame Princess and Finn sharing a moment. All she intended was to keep the world and Finn safe, and she appears fine with Flame Princess and Finn being together as long as no one got hurt.]]

** [[spoiler: Of course, Finn and Flame Princess kissing in mouth two times with Finn not caring whether he would get burned or not. The second kiss was actually him passing oxygen to Flame Princess, so she can reignite, losing his own reserve of air and passing out in process and getting burned even more by FP's heat.]]
* Meta-example for both the fandom and the series. It was this for the fandom because they were happy that [[spoiler: Finn and FP became an official couple]], and for the series because this episode is, to date, the highest-viewed episode of the series at 3.5 million viewers, breaking the record set by "Fionna & Cake" by .2 million viewers.

** Even though she had good reason not to, Bubblegum [[spoiler: made a new heart for the Ice King after the situation with Ricardio.]]
** The kicker of the episode. Lady Rainicorn saying: [[spoiler:I'm pregnant!]], and Jake's response: [[spoiler:I'm puppies?!]] The heartwarming comes in when you try to imagine what [[spoiler:their corndog babies must look like]]!

* [[spoiler:Simon Petrikov happening upon a crying young Marceline in the ruins of the Mushroom War (during]] "I Remember You"[[spoiler:), and proceeding to hand her the stuffed bear that she would come to treasure for several hundred years afterwards.]]
** Marceline's attempts to break through to [[spoiler: Simon]] throughout the episode are also very heartwarming.
** The song [[spoiler: Simon wrote before going insane]] is heartwarming if not {{Tear Jerk|er}}ing.
** The hug between them midway through the episode. [[spoiler: It's probably the first hug Simon has gotten in ''centuries''.]]

** For all of the {{Tear Jerker}}s, FridgeHorror, and {{Funny Aneurysm Moment}}s created by "I Remember You", there's at least one great moment of Fridge Heartwarming. [[spoiler: Remember, even the song points out that the crown's magic is what kept Simon alive, meaning it's because of the crown that he even lived long enough to meet Marceline in the first place. At the time, Simon had watched the love of his life leave him, he had just witnessed the end of the world, and he's currently helpless to stop his own sanity from steadily going down the tubes, yet he still goes out of his way to comfort a little girl, give her a parent figure when she needs one the most, and undoubtedly saved her life as well. And he wouldn't have been able to do it without the crown; for all of the misery that thing was putting him through, he was determined to make ''some'' good come out of it.]]

* [[http://tylerkungpao.tumblr.com/post/35365952684 In a deleted scene]] [[spoiler:Billy, being possesed by the Lich, reveals that criminals were sent through the Enchirideon into "The Crystal Citadel" a prison dimension. A Non-Billy possessed Billy sent Finn's biological father into the Citadel (though he was unlawfully accused) where he fights prisoners to this day. Finn says that Joshua, Jake and his brother's biological father, is his dad but figures out that dog people don't have human children. Jake embraces him and says he'll always be his brother and figured he would've found out eventually]].

* It's implied that [[spoiler: Farmworld Marceline stayed with Farmworld Simon for hundreds of years]], and it's clear that she still considers Simon a very close friend.

* Prismo, being a cosmic being of unfathomable power with no reason to help any mortals that come to his realm, [[spoiler:goes out of his way to try and help Finn and Jake, encouraging Jake to use his wish to help Finn, and even warning him about the dangers of vague wishes and coaching him on what to wish for.]]
** And earlier, [[spoiler:Finn briefly overcoming the madness of the crown long enough to send his family to safety.]]

** While also being a BrickJoke, Finn and Jake seeing [[spoiler:tiny [[CrackShip Ice King and BMO]] dancing together.]] They just look so happy.

* YMMV, but Magic Man stifling a laugh at Jake's 'PUMPS AND BUMPS' gag while preparing to drop the bag of titular little people in Finn's pocket is just so sweet, if only because this is after the episode revealing [[spoiler:that he used to have someone close to him that he lost and that his horrible behavior has left him friendless and stranded on Ooo for centuries]]. He may yet crave friends. He just looks so cute when he giggles!

** The Ice King [[spoiler: calling NEPTR his son and giving him a tearful hug at the end.]]

** In this episode, Marceline seems to be making an effort to reconnect with [[spoiler: Simon]], visiting him and hanging out with him for a while, even making up Fionna and Cake stories with him.

* Just seeing Simon and Marceline's past relationship and him acting as her father figure is enough to give the coldest heart the warm fuzzies. And the main plot was just that Marcy was sick and Simon wanted to give her some soup. The climax has [[spoiler:Ice King being forced to wear the crown to protect Marcy from the {{Nuclear Nast|y}}ies]], while singing the [[Series/{{Cheers}} theme song]] he sang when he played with her [[spoiler:to keep his mind under control. '''[[SugarWiki/AwesomeMoments And he succeeded]]'''... [[TearJerker For the most part.]]]]

** The fact that while Simon's prone to [[spoiler:''quite'' a bit of random overkill when wearing the crown (freezing the crap out of that poor deer), none of it is directed at Marceline. When she tries to get though to him, he makes her some snow to play in while he's busy with "big people things". Not hugely helpful, but certainly not violent. Indeed, Simon only wears the crown to protect her, and Marcy pleading with him that he's being scary is enough to bring him back to reality, when knocking the crown off his head couldn't]]. This carries into the present. Witness "I Remember You", where [[spoiler:the Ice King is horrified and guilty when he thinks he's hurt Marceline, but cracks jokes when almost killing other characters. Whatever state of mind Simon's in, he won't intentionally hurt Marceline]].
** [[spoiler: The story does not end in [[ForegoneConclusion Simon's final slippage into insanity as the Ice King]]. It ends on a happy moment: Simon healing Marceline. Marceline states, "And Simon and Marcy lived happily ever after." She leaves out much of the story, but her conclusion is the truth. She is very content with the Ice King's friendship.]]

* Oddball as it is, Finn [[spoiler:[[YearInsideHourOutside living a happy life]], with a loving family]] is oddly sweet.
* He named his [[spoiler:children]] Jay and Bonnie, obviously after Jake and Princess Bubblegum (whose first name is Bonnibel).

** Followed up by Finn [[spoiler:deciding his new family is more important]].

* [[spoiler:Jake Jr.]] revealing [[spoiler:she organized the entire team reuniting and vault robbery, cause she wanted her former criminal dad to be proud of her.]]

** A meta example. Both Lemongrabs are seen as [[TheScrappy extremely annoying, mean, stupid, and crazy]] by most fans. However, when Lemongrab [[spoiler: ate]] Lemongrab 2, pretty much ''everyone'' was horrified... and at the present moment, the fanbase is sincerely hoping that Lemongrab 2 will be okay. The ones who actually believe that Lemongrab 2 died are [[AlasPoorScrappy mourning his death]]. Considering that both Lemongrabs are the most hated characters both in the show and by the fans, this sincere concern for the well-being of Lemongrab 2 is very heartwarming.

* The whole episode. Jake and Finn's concern for sick BMO, Finn thinking he met [[spoiler: another human]], Mo's love for BMO, and BMO meeting his family!

* The fact that BMO was [[spoiler: created]] to do all the sweet stuff it has done, like the music video in Video Makers, makes it all the more heartwarming.

* [[spoiler: Marceline finally being reunited with Hambo]]. It get even sweeter when it's revealed that [[spoiler: Bubblegum traded her shirt that Marceline gave her in exchange for Hambo]].
** [[spoiler: Not to mention that the reason the Witch took the trade was that the shirt had a much higher sentimental value to Bubblegum than Hambo had to Marceline. Considering that [[ParentalSubstitute Simon]] was the one who gave her Hambo, that ''really'' says a lot.]]

* The revelation that [[spoiler: Lemongrab 2]] is [[spoiler: alive]]! Albeit in [[spoiler: bad shape]], but [[spoiler: he's alive]]!
* We see that some of the Lemon Children are actually ''really'' cute, even the [[spoiler: peeling face]] one!
-->'''[[spoiler:Peeling Face]] Lemon Child:''' DINNER TIME!
* In a meta way, the collective fandom outrage, even from Lemongrab's fanbase, over [[spoiler: Lemongrab 2's current state]].
* Princess Bubblegum rescuing Lemon Hope, Lemongrab 2 [[spoiler: making his final speech]], so much...
* [[spoiler: Lemongrab 2 giving his bread to his child, even though he himself was quite literally starving and obviously very ill]]. He cared more about his child than himself. What a sweetheart.
** [[spoiler: For every bit Lemongrab 1 became worse Lemongrab 2 became better. It's easy to overlook due to Lemongrab 1's actions in the episode, but Lemongrab 2 was really a great person.]]

** The fact that [[spoiler: She made sure he got a dog once they overthrew the fire kingdom, as well as giving him his own title, not to mention his own intent to stay despite Princess Bubblegum telling him to come home.]]

* The fact that Finn, Beemo, Bubblegum, and Marceline were all wanting to help Jake get his sandwich back. Also, it's Bubblegum who calls Marceline to come help, and they get along just fine throughout the whole episode. Compare that to "Go With Me," the first episode we see the girls interact, and it's clear that they've come a long way.

* The fact that[[spoiler:, in the crystal ball's vision of the future, Jake stayed by Finn's side the whole time despite wanting to leave the train.]]

* The bond Ice King and Abracadaniel form, [[spoiler: even though it ends up getting Jake captured by Kee-oth.]]

* Princess Bubblegum [[spoiler: getting moved to tears after seeing Tree Trunks' and Mr. Pig's official wedding and allowing them to be released from prison even after she put them there]].

* Cinnamon Bun has become Flame Princess's loyal knight and champion. [[spoiler:He also confesses his love for her and she reciprocates. Too bad for Finn, though]].

* [[spoiler:Lemongrab 2 fighting from inside his fat psychotic brother in order to save his children. PapaWolf indeed!]]
* [[spoiler:Even after his complete mental breakdown, Peebles still cares about her brain damaged "son" enough to resurrect him and his brother in some way.]]

* [[spoiler:The elderly Lemonhope going back home. Though it's heavily implied he dies in his sleep, [[PeacefulInDeath he does so with a smile on his face]].]]

* [[spoiler: After Billy reveals where Finn's Father is]] the first thing Finn does is mention Joshua, this may seem like seem like it belongs in tearjerker cause it's about Joshua being dead until you think about it for a second, Finn knows he's adopted and yet when Billy mentions his Father the first person that comes to mind is Joshua [[spoiler: not the prospect of meeting his biological father but Joshua, this either show how much Finn loved Joshua or just how clueless he is]]
** [[spoiler: [[TakeAThirdOption Why not both]]]]?

* [[spoiler: Jake's rage upon Prismo's death.]]
* Jake holding Finn's hand as he introduces him to [[spoiler: his dad.]]
* [[spoiler: After discovering that his father is a selfish jerk who abandoned him once again, Finn gets a glimpse at the now Baby-Lich. And he smiles.]]
** The fact that Finn and Jake showed absolutely no malice towards [[spoiler: the lich baby, and quickly found him a home.]]
* [[spoiler: The Grass Sword attempts to help Finn catch his father, by morphing into a supermassive arm strong enough to hold down a drifting asteroid. Although it fails, the Grass Sword's final act is to close the wound it causes when Finn's arm is torn off.]]
* [[spoiler: Shelby slithering on Finn's lap to comfort him.]]
** The scene becomes significantly more effective when you realize how moments earlier, he was willing to sell out for a pony for his gf. Despite being one of the show's most prominent {{Deadpan Snarker}}s, [[NotSoAboveItAll even he's brought to tears by the end of the episode]].

* Princess Bubblegum [[spoiler: not only rescuing Finn from certain death from the top of the tower, but dressing up as his dad to allow him to work his issues out. She didn't even bother to defend herself when Finn unknowingly attacked her just to give Finn the catharsis of attacking Martin. She took giant psychic fist to the face and would have lost an arm herself if Finn didn't learn his lesson on his own, but held no grudge for any of it. All of that just to make her friend feel better.]]

* The whole plot. Finn's flower arm is dying, the titular bee has a crush on the flower, so she acts as Finn's wingman to get closer to the flower, winds up getting close to Finn himself emotionally, sacrifices her carefree life with an EmergencyTransformation for Finn's sake, and even though he rejects her in the end, she still [[spoiler:plays a crucial role in growing Finn's arm back by making him hallucinate her as Bubblegum and pollinate the flower with [[ThePowerOfRock The Power Of Song]] and ThePowerOfLove]].
** Finn and LSP's reactions to [[spoiler:Finn getting his arm back]]. They're both so happy!

* The marriage between Caterpillar Finn and Erin is just adorable! [[spoiler: [[NightmareFuel That is, until the birds show up and eat everyone.]]]]

* [[spoiler: Free from the Rat King's curse]], the willow tree blooming for the first time in six seasons.

* The ending. [[spoiler: Kim Kil Wan is married, and [[http://img1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20140718014109/adventuretimewithfinnandjake/images/2/2d/S6e12_Ocarina3.png it seems Jake is a grandfather.]]]]

* When Finn learns about [[spoiler: Prismo's time-warping plan to revive himself,]] he doesn't hesitate to confront [[spoiler: his alternate timeline self despite the fact ''he'' may perish.]] He notes that while he and [[spoiler: Prismo]] don't have a strong bond, he still finds him coolsies enough for him to do it.

* In the end, Princess Bubblegum [[spoiler:takes down her [[SinisterSurveillance camera network]]]], showing that she does trust Flame Princess (as well as her people) even though the Fire Kingdom owns a FantasticNuke.

* [[spoiler: Glob is dead and Martin is coming back to earth]], but after a thinky episode when Finn wonders if everything in life is a disappointment, the last two lines is him and Jake deciding to help Bounce House Princess.

* Finn and Bubblegum asking Marceline if she's alright [[spoiler: after she becomes a vampire again]] as well as her assurance that she is.

* Moe coming down to BMO's birthday party.[[spoiler:Even if it really isn't Moe, and was just some scheme by AMO, you can't help but feel that Moe is the sort who would come down to meet BMO for his birthday, especially with just how special BMO is to him, and why he was made.]]
* How ecstatic BMO was for Moe to be coming to his birthday party. [[spoiler:Even if Moe never made it, BMO sees Moe as family as much as he sees Finn and Jake as such.]]

* Despite the ambiguity of [[spoiler: whether Martin really did become a more moral person with Minerva, the montage shows that there was a point where he did show genuine affection for Minerva and an infant Finn.]]
** TheReveal of how Finn ultimately made it to Ooo. [[spoiler: Some people that Martin conned came after him for revenge while he was with Finn. Martin got the two of them to a raft so he could get a safer part of the island but this activated the Guardian that was designed to keep humans from leaving. They got separated when Martin tried to fight the Guardian to keep Finn safe but the battle sent Finn adrift on the raft. He survived by using a breadstick wand that Martin showed him right before the attack. A moment of fatherly affection from Martin is the reason that Finn was able to make it to Ooo, [[HappilyAdopted where Joshua and Marget found him.]]]]
* [[spoiler: Finn finally gets to meet his mother. Who is just as warm and caring as you would expect the mother of [[NiceGuy someone like Finn]] to be. They can't actually interact because Minerva uploaded her entire being into a computer system to survive a deadly plague and provide assistance to the remaining humans but she doesn't let that stop her from showing affection by having one of her helper-bots hug Finn in her stead.]]
** [[spoiler: Unfortunately some of the varnish starts to come off when Minerva wants to send him through the same BrainUploading process that she went through after seeing how chaotic his life is. Finn refuses and swears to lead the humans to freedom beyond the island, which Minerva allows but doesn't actually think he will succeed. When Finn actually starts convincing the humans to leave the island, Minerva decides to perform the BrainUploading on everyone, leading Finn to [[HeroicSacrifice offer to go through it himself if she spares everyone else]]. Before the procedure Finn has Minerva look through the rest of his memories that show him acting as a hero, which causes her to realize that if he can become such a good man in Ooo than it can't be all bad. Her words on realizing this reek of SoProudOfYou:]]
--> [[spoiler: '''Minerva''']]: [[spoiler: Finn... You grew up to be a helper too?]]
* The conclusion to the "Islands" miniseries. After eight seasons of protecting people and saving lives, Finn gets the perfect reward: [[spoiler:a hug from his mom.]]
* [[spoiler:After convincing his mother to let him leave the island, he decides to stay there a little longer.]]
-->'''Finn:'''[[spoiler:I don't have to go just yet. I mean, you're my mom.]]

* [[spoiler:Susan Strong/Kara's old friend, Frieda, finally gets the chance to fulfill her dream of exploring the world. And this time, Susan gets to go with her.]]

* As self-absorbed as Lumpy Space Princess is, she still cares enough about Finn to save his life twice during the "Elements" miniseries. First, when [[spoiler:Finn turns into a fire person full of IrrationalHatred, LSP is the one who cures him by giving him candy and sending him to his HappyPlace]], and then the second time when [[spoiler:the corrupted Princess Bubblegum tries to turn Finn into a candy person and LSP [[TakingTheBullet was willing to take the blast for him]]]].
* Related to the above, Finn's HappyPlace is [[spoiler:being with 13-year-old Bubblegum.]]
* When Bubblegum, Flame Princess, Fern, and BMO see Lumpy Space Princess [[spoiler: changing all of Ooo back to normal]], PB worriedly tells LSP not to strain herself. Also, Fern and BMO are holding hands.
* At the end of the "Elements" miniseries, Jake has [[spoiler: returned to his true form as a monstrous shapeshifting creature after coming back from the dead]]. Finn, while initially taken aback, still sees him as his brother and hugs him while promising to get him back to normal.

* [[spoiler:1,000 years later, BMO still thinks of Finn as their best friend, even though they can't remember his name.]]
* [[spoiler: Gumbald reconciles with Bubblegum, clearly pointing out that behind his {{greed}}, he's still a man with redeeming traits. Subverted when it turns out he was ''still'' going to betray Bubblegum even after she apologized, but played straight when Aunt Lolly stops him and ''she'' reconciles with Bubblegum]].
* [[spoiler: Bubblegum ordering her Banana Guards to run for their lives from the [[EldritchAbomination Eldritch Monstrosity]] that GOLB created. This clearly cements that she is very empathetic towards them.]]
* [[spoiler: [[OfficialCouple Marceline kissing Princess Bubblegum]] after the latter was nearly killed]].
** The lead-up to the moment is absolutely beautiful itself. [[spoiler: Marceline, after thinking Bubblegum has been KilledOffForReal, goes ''absolutely berserk'' and destroys the GOLB monster effortlessly. Then, when it turns out Bonnie is ok...]]

-->(Marceline giggles before [[spoiler: the two of them share a BigDamnKiss.]])
** [[spoiler: While more PlayedForLaughs, LSP and Lemongrab kissing is also kind of sweet.]]
* [[spoiler:Finn is inside GOLB, thought to be dead. Jake rushes to save his treehouse and BMO, and fails. He's reduced into a sobbing mess, curling into a ball and becoming a smaller, thumbsized version of himself. Even so, when BMO shows up alive, and Jake keeps berating himself because BMO broke his faceplate in the commotion, BMO consoles him, hugs him and sings him the most heartwarming and sad lullaby in the entire franchise]]
-->'''BMO''':[[spoiler:Let me be the papa.]]
* [[spoiler:Finn and Fern reconciling and destroying the grass demon together.]]
** [[spoiler: When all that remains of Fern is a seed, Finn plants him at the site of the destroyed tree house. A thousand years later, he's grown up into the clouds.]]
** [[spoiler:Fern's last wish: being able to see the Treehouse one last time before dying. As that wasn't possible, be replanted there.]]
* [[spoiler: The end of the show is incredibly heartwarming: Lumpy Space Princess becomes queen, Gunther gets a girlfriend, Sweet P graduates from college, and some of the most tragic characters of the show such as Lemongrab, Simon Petrikov, and Normal Man are seen having happy lives. If you saw the series from the beginning, you know [[WoobieDestroyerOfWorlds how much these three characters suffered]], and seeing them getting [[EarnYourHappyEnding a happy ending]] is exceptionally heartwarming]].
** [[spoiler: Lemongrab ''smiling happily'', as the cracked ceiling of his bedroom that bothered him so much in "The Mountain" is papered over with a beautiful mural by Jermaine. After years of being an unhappy character, he has finally found peace and happiness]].
** [[spoiler:Simon Petrikov finally getting the life he always wanted, thanks to Betty's sacrifice]].
** [[spoiler:Bubblegum and Marceline snuggling together on a couch.]]
** [[spoiler: Bubblegum and Marcy are girlfriends again, but they're also friends with Slime Princess, Flame Princess and LSP, all strutting along in frankly amazing outfits]].
** [[spoiler:The Crabbit, Maja's much abused familiar from "Sky Witch", finally fulfilling his dream of being a dancer.]]
** [[spoiler:One of the very last shots of the montage is that of Huntress Wizard meditating. It may seem meaningless, but the last seasons of the show have a big theme of magic, madness and sadness when it comes to wizards, so seeing her at peace while also using magic may indicate the two aren't as mutually exclusive as expected.]]
** [[spoiler:The final shot of the montage is Finn and Jake welcoming [[MissingMom Minerva]] and the other humans to Ooo.]]
** [[spoiler: More touching yet? All the musical accompaniment of the scene is the song "Come Along With Me".]]
** [[spoiler: The final scene of the series: Shermy and Beth, who are implied to be the reincarnation of Finn and Jake in the future climb the now giant Fern tree and pull the Finn Sword out from the top branch before striking a pose very much like the one Finn and Jake do at the end of the title sequence, signifying that they are now taking the mantle as the defenders of Ooo. [[AndTheAdventureContinues "The fun will never end" indeed...]]]]
* [[spoiler: It's strangely heartwarming that the Ice King made such an impression on Gunter that when the planet-crushing, demonic penguin is given a crown to grants his deepest wish... he just wishes to be like the Ice King. Oh, and he wishes for his drumset, too.]]

* In the main line of comics, during the first four issues arc, PB reminds Marceline that she'd get her crown back undamaged while they were [[spoiler: fighting the Lich]], then softens her expression and says something along the lines of, 'don't get hurt' looking worried.
* In Issue 18, Finn, Jake, and the Ice King are all trapped in some sort of LotusEaterMachine by [[spoiler: the Lich]]. It's actually rather touching to see their respective heart's desires: Finn ends up in the alternate-universe "Farmworld" seen in the season 5 premiere, going on an adventure to track down and destroy the Lich's parts with his buddy Jake; Jake ends up back at his and Finn's tree-house, where he discovers that Finn now shares his powers and takes the opportunity to relax with his friends and neighbors; as for the Ice King, what he desires most is [[spoiler:to be reunited with his fiancee Betty.]]

--> '''[[http://hippotatomi.tumblr.com/post/59332968769/reminder-that-in-the-adventure-time-comics-finn Ice King]]:''' ''Guys, this looks like reality, only better. This '''KISSES''' like reality, [[GettingCrapPastTheRadar only way way better.]] If you see [[spoiler:the Lich]], be sure to thank him for me.''

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