Friends 1994
“I'll be there for you.”
★ 8.4/10 · 9,209 votes TV-14 Comedy 10 seasons · 228 eps Ended
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What is Friends?
Friends is an American television sitcom that aired on NBC from September 22, 1994, to May 6, 2004, and it follows the lives of six young people from New York City. The show was created by David Crane and Marta Kauffman and features an ensemble cast, including Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry, and David Schwimmer.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1994
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 228
- First aired
- Sep 22, 1994
- Last aired
- May 6, 2004
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- NBC
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
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Overview
Friends is an American television sitcom that aired on NBC from September 22, 1994, to May 6, 2004, and it follows the lives of six young people from New York City. The show was created by David Crane and Marta Kauffman and features an ensemble cast, including Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry, and David Schwimmer. The series revolves around the personal and professional lives of six friends living in the Manhattan borough of New York City. The show explores their experiences as they navigate work, life, and love in Manhattan. During its run, Friends won several awards, including six Emmy Awards, and maintained a high Nielsen rating. The show consists of ten seasons and has been widely popular, with a high rating from viewers. The series is available to stream on various platforms, including Netflix.
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Should you watch it?
“Six friends navigate the personal and professional challenges of life in Manhattan together.”
Reasons to watch
- strong ensemble cast
- relatable life struggles
Keep in mind
- depicts life in the 1990s
Watch it if you enjoy ensemble comedies about close-knit groups of friends navigating adulthood.
This series is a lighthearted sitcom focused on the social lives of six young adults.
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Cast
Jennifer Aniston
Rachel Green
Courteney Cox
Monica Geller
Lisa Kudrow
Phoebe Buffay
Matt LeBlanc
Joey Tribbiani
Matthew Perry
Chandler Bing
David Schwimmer
Ross Geller
James Michael Tyler
Gunther
Elliott Gould
Jack Geller
Maggie Wheeler
Janice
Christina Pickles
Judy Geller
Paul Rudd
Mike Hannigan
Jane Sibbett
Carol Willick
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Episode guide
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Season 1 · 24 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Pilot Mytharc Sep 22, 1994
- E2 The One with the Sonogram at the End Core Sep 29, 1994
- E3 The One with the Thumb Core Oct 6, 1994
- E4 The One with George Stephanopoulos Core Oct 13, 1994
- E5 The One with the East German Laundry Detergent Core Oct 20, 1994
- E6 The One with the Butt Core Oct 27, 1994
- E7 The One with the Blackout Filler Nov 3, 1994
- E8 The One Where Nana Dies Twice Core Nov 10, 1994
- E9 The One Where Underdog Gets Away Core Nov 17, 1994
- E10 The One with the Monkey Core Dec 15, 1994
- E11 The One with Mrs. Bing Core Jan 5, 1995
- E12 The One with the Dozen Lasagnas Core Jan 12, 1995
- E13 The One with the Boobies Core Jan 19, 1995
- E14 The One with the Candy Hearts Core Feb 9, 1995
- E15 The One with the Stoned Guy Core Feb 16, 1995
- E16 The One with Two Parts (1) Core Feb 23, 1995
- E17 The One with Two Parts (2) Core Feb 23, 1995
- E18 The One with All the Poker Core Mar 2, 1995
- E19 The One Where the Monkey Gets Away Core Mar 9, 1995
- E20 The One with the Evil Orthodontist Core Apr 6, 1995
- E21 The One with the Fake Monica Core Apr 27, 1995
- E22 The One with the Ick Factor Mytharc May 4, 1995
- E23 The One with the Birth Mytharc May 11, 1995
- E24 The One Where Rachel Finds Out Mytharc May 18, 1995
Season 2 · 24 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 The One with Ross's New Girlfriend Mytharc Sep 21, 1995
- E2 The One with the Breast Milk Core Sep 28, 1995
- E3 The One Where Heckles Dies Mytharc Oct 5, 1995
- E4 The One with Phoebe's Husband Core Oct 12, 1995
- E5 The One with Five Steaks and an Eggplant Core Oct 19, 1995
- E6 The One with the Baby on the Bus Core Nov 2, 1995
- E7 The One Where Ross Finds Out Core Nov 9, 1995
- E8 The One with the List Core Nov 16, 1995
- E9 The One with Phoebe's Dad Core Dec 14, 1995
- E10 The One with Russ Core Jan 4, 1996
- E11 The One with the Lesbian Wedding Mytharc Jan 18, 1996
- E12 The One After the Super Bowl (1) Core Jan 28, 1996
- E13 The One After the Super Bowl (2) Core Jan 28, 1996
- E14 The One with the Prom Video Mytharc Feb 1, 1996
- E15 The One Where Ross and Rachel... You Know Core Feb 8, 1996
- E16 The One Where Joey Moves Out Core Feb 15, 1996
- E17 The One Where Eddie Moves In Core Feb 22, 1996
- E18 The One Where Dr. Ramoray Dies Core Mar 21, 1996
- E19 The One Where Eddie Won't Go Core Mar 28, 1996
- E20 The One Where Old Yeller Dies Core Apr 4, 1996
- E21 The One with the Bullies Core Apr 25, 1996
- E22 The One with the Two Parties Core May 2, 1996
- E23 The One with the Chicken Pox Mytharc May 9, 1996
- E24 The One with Barry and Mindy's Wedding Mytharc May 16, 1996
Season 3 · 25 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 The One with the Princess Leia Fantasy Mytharc Sep 16, 1996
- E2 The One Where No One's Ready Core Sep 26, 1996
- E3 The One with the Jam Core Oct 3, 1996
- E4 The One with the Metaphorical Tunnel Core Oct 10, 1996
- E5 The One with Frank, Jr. Core Oct 17, 1996
- E6 The One with the Flashback Core Oct 31, 1996
- E7 The One with the Race Car Bed Core Nov 7, 1996
- E8 The One with the Giant Poking Device Core Nov 14, 1996
- E9 The One with the Football Core Nov 21, 1996
- E10 The One Where Rachel Quits Core Dec 12, 1996
- E11 The One Where Chandler Can't Remember Which Sister Core Jan 9, 1997
- E12 The One with All the Jealousy Core Jan 16, 1997
- E13 The One Where Monica and Richard Are Just Friends Core Jan 30, 1997
- E14 The One with Phoebe's Ex-Partner Core Feb 6, 1997
- E15 The One Where Ross and Rachel Take a Break Core Feb 13, 1997
- E16 The One with the Morning After Core Feb 20, 1997
- E17 The One Without the Ski Trip Core Mar 6, 1997
- E18 The One with the Hypnosis Tape Core Mar 13, 1997
- E19 The One with the Tiny T-Shirt Core Mar 27, 1997
- E20 The One with the Dollhouse Core Apr 10, 1997
- E21 The One with the Chick and the Duck Core Apr 17, 1997
- E22 The One with the Screamer Core Apr 24, 1997
- E23 The One with Ross's Thing Core May 1, 1997
- E24 The One with the Ultimate Fighting Champion Mytharc May 8, 1997
- E25 The One at the Beach Mytharc May 15, 1997
Season 4 · 23 episodes
Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →- E1 The One with the Jellyfish Mytharc Sep 25, 1997
- E2 The One with the Cat Core Oct 2, 1997
- E3 The One with the 'Cuffs Core Oct 9, 1997
- E4 The One with the Ballroom Dancing Core Oct 16, 1997
- E5 The One with Joey's New Girlfriend Core Oct 30, 1997
- E6 The One with the Dirty Girl Core Nov 6, 1997
- E7 The One Where Chandler Crosses the Line Core Nov 13, 1997
- E8 The One with Chandler in a Box Core Nov 20, 1997
- E9 The One Where They're Going to Party! Core Dec 11, 1997
- E10 The One with the Girl from Poughkeepsie Core Dec 18, 1997
- E11 The One with Phoebe's Uterus Core Jan 8, 1998
- E12 The One with the Embryos Core Jan 15, 1998
- E13 The One with Rachel's Crush Core Jan 29, 1998
- E14 The One with Joey's Dirty Day Core Feb 5, 1998
- E15 The One with All the Rugby Core Feb 26, 1998
- E16 The One with the Fake Party Core Mar 19, 1998
- E17 The One with the Free Porn Core Mar 26, 1998
- E18 The One with Rachel's New Dress Core Apr 2, 1998
- E19 The One with All the Haste Core Apr 9, 1998
- E20 The One with All the Wedding Dresses Core Apr 16, 1998
- E21 The One with the Invitation Core Apr 23, 1998
- E22 The One with the Worst Best Man Ever Mytharc Apr 30, 1998
- E23 The One with Ross's Wedding Mytharc May 7, 1998
Season 5 · 23 episodes
Open the complete Season 5 guide & lore primer →- E1 The One After Ross Says Rachel Mytharc Sep 24, 1998
- E2 The One with All the Kissing Core Oct 1, 1998
- E3 The One Hundredth Core Oct 8, 1998
- E4 The One Where Phoebe Hates PBS Core Oct 15, 1998
- E5 The One with the Kips Core Oct 29, 1998
- E6 The One with the Yeti Core Nov 5, 1998
- E7 The One Where Ross Moves In Core Nov 12, 1998
- E8 The One with All the Thanksgivings Core Nov 19, 1998
- E9 The One with Ross's Sandwich Core Dec 10, 1998
- E10 The One with the Inappropriate Sister Core Dec 17, 1998
- E11 The One with All the Resolutions Core Jan 7, 1999
- E12 The One with Chandler's Work Laugh Core Jan 21, 1999
- E13 The One with Joey's Bag Mytharc Feb 4, 1999
- E14 The One Where Everybody Finds Out Core Feb 11, 1999
- E15 The One with the Girl Who Hits Joey Core Feb 18, 1999
- E16 The One with the Cop Core Feb 25, 1999
- E17 The One with Rachel's Inadvertent Kiss Core Mar 18, 1999
- E18 The One Where Rachel Smokes Core Apr 8, 1999
- E19 The One Where Ross Can't Flirt Core Apr 22, 1999
- E20 The One with the Ride Along Core Apr 29, 1999
- E21 The One with the Ball Core May 6, 1999
- E22 The One with Joey's Big Break Mytharc May 13, 1999
- E23 The One in Vegas Mytharc May 20, 1999
Verified insights
Frequently asked questions
Who created the show?
The series was created by David Crane and Marta Kauffman.
When did the show air?
It aired on NBC from September 22, 1994, to May 6, 2004.
How many seasons are there?
The series lasted for ten seasons.
Where is the show set?
The show is set in the Manhattan borough of New York City.
Who stars in the series?
The ensemble cast includes Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry, and David Schwimmer.
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