Friends with Benefits Facts, FAQ & Common Questions
2011 · NBC · Status: Canceled · Rated: TV-14
Frequently Asked Questions About Friends with Benefits
Direct, verified answers to the most common queries regarding episodes, renewals, watch order, and streaming availability.
How many seasons and episodes does Friends with Benefits have?
Friends with Benefits has 1 season and 12 total episodes, spanning from its premiere on August 5, 2011 to September 9, 2011.
Is Friends with Benefits renewed, ended, or canceled?
Friends with Benefits has been officially canceled and will not return for additional seasons.
How long does it take to binge watch Friends with Benefits?
It takes 4h 12m (252 minutes) to watch the complete run of Friends with Benefits. At a standard pace of 2 hours per day, you will finish the entire series in approximately 3 days. Yes! At 4.2 hours total, you can comfortably finish this in a single weekend with about 2.1 hours per day.
What is the highest-rated episode of Friends with Benefits?
The highest-rated episode is Season 1, Episode 12 ("The Benefit of Friends"), which holds an outstanding rating of 8/10 based on 2 audience ratings.
Where can you stream or watch Friends with Benefits?
Friends with Benefits is available for streaming on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Availability may vary by regional territory, subscription tier, and digital purchase availability.
What is the official age rating for Friends with Benefits?
Friends with Benefits has an official content rating of TV-14.
Who are the lead actors in Friends with Benefits?
The primary ensemble cast includes Ryan Hansen as Ben Lewis (age 45), Danneel Ackles as Sara Maxwell (age 47), Zach Cregger as Aaron Greenway (age 45), André Holland as Julian 'Fitz' Fitzgerald (age 46).
Ensemble Cast & Current Ages
Lead cast members, their character identities, and current ages calculated from official biographical records:
| Actor | Character | Current Age |
|---|---|---|
| Ryan Hansen | Ben Lewis | 45 |
| Danneel Ackles | Sara Maxwell | 47 |
| Zach Cregger | Aaron Greenway | 45 |
| André Holland | Julian 'Fitz' Fitzgerald | 46 |
| Jessica Lucas | Riley Elliott | 41 |
| Jennifer Chang | Ula | – |
| Ali Cobrin | Hope Prater | 37 |
| Abby Wathen | Clementine | – |
Editorial Verification & Sources
All production facts, air dates, cast credentials, and streaming metadata for Friends with Benefits are compiled from official broadcaster archives, TMDB, and Wikidata records. Last verified on September 25, 2026.