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== Season 1 ==

* This show has been having these since the very first episode. After the rollercoaster ride is over, we get this exchange:

'''Phineas:''' Well, a brother is a brother. But I couldn't have asked for a better one than Ferb. You know what I mean? }}

** Made extra sweet when you consider the fact that they're only ''step''brothers, but they're just too good of friends to really care about that.

* The scene in "Out to Launch" when Candace is trapped in a spaceship that is stuck in a decaying orbit and the boys are coaching her through the process of escaping, most notably "Just relax and take Ferb's hand."

** And also, near the end, when the boys thank her for saving them from Doof's space station and jump starting their ship.

'''Phineas''': Are you kidding!? [[Silent Bob|Ferb]] [[Crowning Moment of Funny|was going on and on about it]]! }}

* The song [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72_AwLOUT8g Evil Love] in 'Chez Platypus' where Doof dates a woman who is also into evil, saying that he has never been happier in all his life. {{spoiler|[[Status Quo Is God|up until the very end of the episode, that is.]]}}

* "Finding Mary McGuffin", where Doofenshmirtz reveals that he spent the better part of a decade relentlessly hunting down a Mary [[McGuffin]] doll for Vanessa, just because she told him that he would be the world's greatest dad if he did. Added onto that is Vanessa's reaction; she obviously has a very low opinion of Doofenshmirtz and considers herself too old for dolls, but she still accepts the gift and gives it a place of honor in her room.

** The fact that she actually {{spoiler|rips the doll out of a little girl's hands and walks away, leaving the girl crying,}} is strangely touching. It probably helps that the very next scene implies that Vanessa and Dr. D are starting to bond thanks to the incident.

** This moment actually causes her to realize that [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4Qkk4F0sfc&feature=related maybe he's not so bad a dad after all], remembering all the moments where he actually pulled through as a parent, despite being completely embarrassing.

* Phineas's "Cute Tracker" burning out when it's reset to stop ignoring Isabella is strangely adorable.

* The episode "The Best Lazy Day Ever" has one of the most twisted, strangest CMOHs in the history of the show (whether it qualifies as one or not is questionable, as it's probably unintentional). When Candace finds out her brothers aren't doing any big project for the day, she is initially relieved that she can finally go about her personal business. However, it becomes clear busting her brothers is all she really does and all that really defines her. Then she starts to tear up (out of a personal identity crisis), realizing this fact. In its own insane way (similar to the "Phineas and Ferb Get Busted" example above), you could say she finds out how important her brothers (and their crazy projects) are to her.

* The episode "I Was A Middle-Aged Robot" where Candace and Dad entered a father-daughter wacky games competition, only to have Dad lose his memory and need to be replaced by the robotic duplicate Carl made [[Crazy Prepared|"in case of emergency"]]. The real Dad comes back at the end, feeling hopelessly confused but determined to jump into the potato sack race -- and win. The hug they share at the end is simply precious.

* In "Candace's Big Day" Candace had a total [[The Woobie|woobie]] moment when she burst into tears telling her aunt Tiana that she ruined the wedding she was planning for her because she thought everything Phineas and Ferb did was terrible and the cake was a mish-mash of different foods with a live chicken in the bottom, all with her hair and makeup in a mess until Tiana tells Candace she loved everything and that she planned the perfect wedding for her.

** Buford of all people being the one to sympathize with Candace was strangely heartwarming as well.

* In "Phineas and Ferb-Busters!", Norm "accidentally" spilling coffee on his replacement to save Doofenshmirtz counts both as this and a [[Crowning Moment of Awesome]], especially considering the fact that Doofenshmirtz didn't really care about Norm until that point.

* In "Nerds Of A Feather", Candace spends most of the episode dressed as Ducky Mo-Mo, which she doesn't want anyone to know about. At the end Candace {{spoiler|reveals her identity, which earns her sound dissing. Jeremy, however, thinks Ducky Mo-Mo isn't so lame after all. Suzy runs up to her, thinking she's Ducky Mo-Mo and says "I love you, Ducky Mo-Mo!" Candace's reply: "And Ducky Mo-Mo loves you," complete with hugs.}} Awwwwwww!

** Candace's whole Ducky Momo side story is one for people who have trouble giving up things they liked as kids and are children at heart.

** It's also one of the longest, yet least tedious hugs ever shared on television. (14 whole seconds)

** Phineas's speech is this in itself. Get ready to get chokey:

** And, despite how badly Candace tends to treat him:

...[[Crowning Moment of Funny|$0.05!]] }}

* "Magic Carpet Ride" has this moment of sheer adorable:

'''Phineas:''' ''(leaning on the TV with a satisfied smile)'' Eh, keep it, bro. It suits you. }}

** Doubles as [[Fridge Brilliance]] {{spoiler|when you realize that Ferb just might become the President. Maybe.}}

* ''Skiddley Whiffers'' has Doof's [[Overprotective Dad|overprotecting Vanessa]] when she's on her camping trip with her friends.

** Doofenshmirtz using his [[Amusing Injuries]] to save his daughter and her friends. Literally, he sacrifices himself by getting stung by hundreds of bees to save them.

** "So Candace, did you have fun with your brothers today?" "([[Beat]]) Yes. Yes I did."

* ''My Fair Goalie'' starts off fast with part of the extended Fletcher family getting on Ferb's case about whether or not he's still a 'true Brit'; Phineas wastes no time in sticking up for him, even though Baljeet and Buford unintentionally make that several times harder. Later in the episode-- after we've been informed of a [[It Makes Sense in Context|truly bizarre curse]] [[Noodle Implements|involving emus]]-- Phineas goes on to provide us with this:

** Not even the [[Bait and Switch]] that directly follows puts a damper on it, particularly since it precedes this:

'''Phineas''': Of course we will! It's not about winning, it's about the joy of the game! }}

** And don't forget Ferb's last line during the credits.

** Jeremy and Candace's bit towards the end. Specially because it finally reveals what was [[The Un-Reveal|Unrevealed]] by the start of the season. Jeremy likes Candace because {{spoiler|of the way she is, including crazy busting.}}

** Perry {{spoiler|placing a blanket on a sick Doofenshmirtz as he sleeps.}} Awww.

* At the climax of "That's the Spirit!" the boys ended up hugging each other for reassurance. It's not just a quick 'Haha, that was scary!' thing, either-- the camera cuts away and then cuts back and they're still latched onto one another. Awwww.

* Candace admiting that she enjoyed Phineas and Ferb's family Christmas special.

'''Candace''': Yes, yes they were. And... and... it was actually really sweet. }}

* In "Doof Dynasty", we get this brief but utterly adorable moment between Phineas and Isabella: After the boys make it to the dungeon that she's been confined in, instead of stepping away from the door so they can break in like she suggested they do, she bursts through the door and gives Phineas a ''massive'' tackle hug while saying "My hero!". Made even sweeter if you recall, earlier in the episode, that this Ancient-Chinese version of Phineas actuall ''does'' show signs of liking her.

* In "Perry the Actorpus" the boys get to spend the day with Perry, and even get a musical number for it. It's so nice just seeing the three having fun together and playing around for a change.

* Even with a bully-sized hole in your heart, pretty much the entire Buford/Baljeet plot from "Bully Bromance Breakup" is sure to warm it to 1200 degrees.

** Even thought he [[We Want Our Jerk Back|eventually comes to regret it]], Baljeet being so happy after freeing himself from Buford's bullying that he's dancing around and ''singing'' is guaranteed to at ''least'' make you grin.

** When Phineas was having trouble coping with not being able to invent anything, we have Ferb showing concern, including a moment with him putting his hand on Phineas' shoulder.

* In "The Doonkelberry Imperative", Perry opts to stay and keep Doof company throughout the dangerous Druselstein driving test. Dr. D even comments on how Perry makes him feel safer during their stay in Druselstein. The whole thing is very heartwarming in its own way.

* In "Meapless in Seattle", {{spoiler|Balloony, having become one of Mitch's henchmen, remembers its past with Doofenshmirtz and turns on the robot army swarming Doof, taking down all of them but making a [[Heroic Sacrifice]] [[Tear Jerker|in the process]]}}.

** {{spoiler|Perry "reviving" Balloony and bringing it back to Doofenshmirtz, as well as the montage that follows.}}

** Candace {{spoiler|sacrificing her phone, along with all of the evidence of the "bust-worthy" adventure they just had, in order to stop Mitch.}}

* In "The Mom Attractor", Candace asks Lawrence what Linda likes, and he gets the idea to make his famous Rhubarb Creme Brulee that she likes. At the end, the titular attractor disappears, leaving only Lawrence and the Creme Brulee...

'''Linda:''' Honey, you are awesome. }}

** Lawrence briefly recalling earlier in the episode that he used to make said Creme Brulee for her all the time when they were dating was pretty adorable too.

*** Especially the half-of-a-second bit where Ferb smiles after Candace did so.

*** What she sings makes it better. Not only is she proud of them but she thought it was merely ''implausible'' at the beginning of the journey that they would do the undoable. That's a lot of faith in their skill.

Today I can't imagine having better little brothers! }}

Now there's something that I have to say out loud }}

The world's a stage and it is time for your debut! }}

[[Title Drop|Summer belongs to you!]] }}

*** Several brief but sweet family and friend moments happen shortly before and during that song, for example: [http://phineasandferb.wikia.com/wiki/File:Candace_Hugging_PnF.jpg Candace hugging both of her brothers at once], [http://phineasandferb.wikia.com/wiki/File:P%26I.png Isabella hugging Phineas] [[Ship Tease|for a second time in that episode]], [http://phineasandferb.wikia.com/wiki/File:Phineas_and_Ferb_singing_SBTY.JPG Phineas having a "bro moment" with Ferb] and [http://phineasandferb.wikia.com/wiki/File:PhineasxIsabella.JPG Phineas and Isabella holding hands and dancing together].

*** [[Fridge Brilliance|Moreso when you realize]] that Buford genuinely wanted an adventure where they truly and undeniably proved that they could do anything they set before them and that summer really belonged to them - he only made a high-stakes bet so Phineas wouldn't have the option to not go through with everything. (And so he could eat a bug.)

** Phineas and Ferb's pep talk for Candace when she's freaking out about her relationship with Jeremy. A heartwarming talk with a stealth math joke.

'''Phineas:''' And therefore, through the transitive property of belief, you DO believe in yourself. }}

* This interview with Wired Magazine in which they discuss one of the show's most heartwarming features:

* The ''Phineas and Ferb 3D'' online video game when you stop to think about it. You're playing the [[Big Brother Instinct|protective big brother]] who searches for/rescues his younger brother. Perry helping separately is endearing too.

* [http://alikigreeky.tumblr.com/post/19281369468/candace-is-always-on-the-bust-here-is-a-drawing-i This]. The d'aww levels are off the charts.

* In the "A Very Perry Christmas DVD" you can see the characters letters to Santa. Major Monogram's includes this bit:

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