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Friends(TV show/series, 1994-2004)

TV-PG
| Genre: Comedy

Scripted Reality in 10 seasons with 228 episodes

FriendsRating: 4.2/5 (with 4,056 votes) 182
Friends is an American television sitcom created by David Crane and Marta Kauffman, which aired on NBC from September 22, 1994, to May 6, 2004, lasting ten seasons. With an ensemble cast starring Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry and David Schwimmer, the show revolves around six friends in their 20s and early 30s who live in Manhattan, New York City. The original executive producers were Kevin S. Bright, Kauffman, and David Crane. Kauffman and Crane began developing Friends under the worki... ()
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Awards & Nominations for Friends

Zilveren Televizier-Tulp 4x Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series 2x Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series Satellite Award for Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series 4x Kids' Choice Award for Favorite TV Show 2x Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Casting for a Comedy Series 3x Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Cinematography for a Multi-Camera Series (Half-Hour) Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Costumes for a Series Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music TCA Award for Individual Achievement in Comedy 5x Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directing – Comedy Series 5x Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series 3x TCA Award for Outstanding Achievement in Comedy TCA Heritage Award 3x Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series 6x Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series 6x Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series 4x Satellite Award for Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy 3x Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Art Direction for a Multi-Camera Series 4x Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series 3x Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series 7x Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series 3x Satellite Award for Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy 6x Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series Golden Raspberry Award for Worst New Star 2x Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series 5x Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series 5x Kids' Choice Award for Favorite Female TV Star

About Friends

Six young people from New York City, on their own and struggling to survive in the real world, find the companionship, comfort and support they get from each other to be the perfect antidote to the pressures of life.

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Friends: the Complete Series Collection(Trailer, 2:23)

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Friends Seasons and Episodes

09/25/2003Season 10 - 17 episodes
The tenth and final season of Friends, an American sitcom created by David Crane and Marta Kauffman, premiered on NBC on September 25, 2003. Friends was produced by Bright/Kauffman/Crane Productions, in association with Warner Bros. Television. The season contains 18 episodes and concluded airing on May 6, 2004. ()
#1 | 09/25/2003The One After Joey and Rachel Kiss
4.4/5 (with 38 votes)
After leaving Barbados, Joey and Ross both attempt to come clean to each other that they're dating Rachel and Charlie, however, various obstacles constantly get in their way. Meanwhile, Monica gets a new haircut much to Chandler's dismay and Phoebe finds out that Mike has another girlfriend.
#2 | 10/02/2003The One Where Ross Is Fine
4.3/5 (with 33 votes)
After Ross finds out about Joey and Rachel's relationship, he invites Rachel, Joey and Charlie to a dinner party at his apartment, which ends up being really uncomfortable for everyone involved. Meanwhile, Monica and Chandler are overwhelmed by various adoption options and Phoebe suggests talking to a couple that has gone through the process. Unfortunately things go sideways when Chandler can't keep his big mouth shut. Also, Phoebe is visited by her brother, Frank Jr., who is desperate because he can no longer cope with his precocious triplets.
#3 | 10/09/2003The One with Ross's Tan
4.2/5 (with 33 votes)
Ross goes to a spray-on tanning salon but fails to follow the 'simple' instructions. Meanwhile, Joey and Rachel struggle to make the transition from friends to lovers. Also, Monica and Phoebe try to avoid an annoying woman that used to live in their building.
#4 | 10/23/2003The One with the Cake
4.1/5 (with 32 votes)
On Emma's first birthday, Ross and Rachel convince everyone to delay their plans so they can attend her party, however plans go awry when Emma's birthday cake is revealed.
#5 | 10/30/2003The One Where Rachel's Sister Babysits
4.3/5 (with 32 votes)
To help her younger sister, Amy, become a more responsible person, Rachel overrides Ross' strong protests and allows Amy to baby-sit Emma but soon regrets that decision. Meanwhile, Joey volunteers to write a recommendation letter for Monica and Chandler's adoption agency, however, he's concerned about not sounding smart. Also, Phoebe unknowingly thwarts Mike's "anniversary" surprise for her.
#6 | 11/06/2003The One with Ross's Grant
4.2/5 (with 31 votes)
Ross has a chance to be selected by Dr. Benjamin Hobart for an esteemed paleontology grant. Unfortunately, Hobart happens to be Charlie's obsessed ex-boyfriend. Meanwhile, Phoebe tries to give a hideous painting she created to an extremely reluctant Monica and Rachel. Also, Joey is offended when Chandler lies about viewing Joey's bizarre audition tape reel.
#7 | 11/13/2003The One with the Home Study
4.2/5 (with 32 votes)
Monica and Chandler nervously prepare for a visit from an adoption worker who will decide if they would be suitable parents. Meanwhile, Phoebe and Mike keep changing their minds about donating their wedding money to a children's charity. And Ross tries to help Rachel overcome her fear of swing sets so that baby Emma can enjoy the playground.
#8 | 11/20/2003The One with the Late Thanksgiving
4.4/5 (with 34 votes)
Joey, Ross, Rachel and Phoebe convince Monica and Chandler to host a Thanksgiving dinner, however the four of them end up arriving an hour late as the boys decide to go to Rangers game, while the girls take Emma to a baby beauty pageant. This enrages Monica and she refuses to let the famished guests into her and Chandler's apartment which causes even bigger problems.
#9 | 01/08/2004The One with the Birth Mother
4.4/5 (with 32 votes)
Nervous and excited, Monica and Chandler travel to Ohio to meet a young pregnant woman, Erica Simmons, who is considering allowing them to adopt her child when it's born. Upon meeting her they discover that due to a mix-up at the adoption agency, Erica thinks that Monica is a reverend and Chandler is a doctor. Meanwhile, Joey dates Phoebe's friend but annoys her with his territorial eating habits. Also Rachel picks out an outfit for Ross to wear on a date but due to a mix up he ends up in an awkward position.
#10 | 01/15/2004The One Where Chandler Gets Caught
4.2/5 (with 30 votes)
Phoebe and Rachel catch Chandler getting into a car with a blonde woman, they follow him to the suburbs. Fearing that Chandler is cheating on Monica, they inform her--and learn that the woman is a real estate agent. The pair has been secretly shopping for houses and struggling with how to tell their best friends. The friends reminisce about their good times in the apartment.
#11 | 02/05/2004The One Where the Stripper Cries
4.5/5 (with 33 votes)
Joey is a celebrity contestant on "The $100,000 Pyramid," with its actual host, Donny Osmond. Meanwhile, Phoebe's bachelorette party features a rather unexpected surprise when the stripper shows up. Also, Chandler and Ross attend a college reunion and flash back to 1987 to reflect on a pact they made when they were in college.
#12 | 02/12/2004The One with Phoebe's Wedding
4.5/5 (with 33 votes)
As the big day approaches, Phoebe's wedding planner, Monica, makes everyone around her crazy because according to her - every little thing needs to happen around schedule. This doesn't sit well with Phoebe and she fires her. Unfortunately, on the wedding day New York is hit with the worst snowstorm its seen in 20 years, forcing plans to change. As a substitute for Phoebe's incarcerated father, Joey takes his role much too seriously. Meanwhile, Chandler and Ross discover that neither of them has a part in the wedding; however, after one of Mike's groomsmen is unable to attend, they compete for the open position by any means necessary.
#13 | 02/19/2004The One Where Joey Speaks French
4.2/5 (with 37 votes)
Joey implores Francophile Phoebe to teach him French before an important audition, but she quickly becomes exasperated. Surrogate mom Erica is visiting town and tells the Bings that the baby's father may be a shovel killer. Ross and Rachel grow closer after her sarcastic father, Dr. Green, suffers a heart attack.
#14 | 02/26/2004The One with Princess Consuela
4.3/5 (with 30 votes)
Monica and Chandler visit their house, which is in escrow, where Joey is comforted about losing his friends by the 8-year-old girl who presently lives there. Phoebe learns she can legally change her name to whatever she wants, so she considers something more exotic. Ross gets tenure at his job. Rachel's boss is sitting next to her in a restaurant while she's interviewing for another job.
#15 | 04/22/2004The One Where Estelle Dies
4.4/5 (with 30 votes)
When Rachel makes a startling announcement, Ross secretly schemes to get her former job back for her. Joey is so flustered by all of the upheaval in his friends' lives that Phoebe prevents him from learning about the sudden death of his agent. Monica and Chandler check out the house for sale next door to their new home--and make a stunning discovery.
#16 | 04/29/2004The One with Rachel's Going Away Party
4.3/5 (with 32 votes)
With Rachel leaving tomorrow, the gang hosts a farewell party for her. She says goodbye to each of her friends individually, except for Ross and he's offended. Monica precisely packs for her new life in the suburbs with Chandler, and they keep a watchful eye on the extremely pregnant Erica, who is in town until the baby arrives.
#17 | 05/06/2004The Last One
4.7/5 (with 41 votes)
Ross and Phoebe chase Rachel to the airport, but end up at the wrong one. Chandler and Monica finish packing for their move to the suburbs, and Joey loses Chick Jr. and Duck Jr. in the foosball table. The series finale finds Rachel, Monica, Phoebe, Joey, Chandler and Ross embarking on the next chapters in their lives. The six of them have been there for one another through all the ups and downs of becoming adults. Now it's their last day together, and it's one of momentous events and last-minute surprises. Even as the friends make major decisions, they share a bond that will last forever.
#18 | 05/06/2004The Last One (2)
4.2/5 (with 15 votes)
The series finale finds Rachel, Monica, Phoebe, Joey, Chandler and Ross embarking on the next chapters in their lives. The six of them have been there for one another through all the ups and downs of becoming adults. Now it's their last day together, and it's one of momentous events and last-minute surprises. Even as the friends make major decisions, they share a bond that will last forever.
09/26/2002Season 9 - 23 episodes
09/27/2001Season 8 - 23 episodes
10/12/2000Season 7 - 23 episodes
09/22/1999Season 6 - 23 episodes
09/24/1998Season 5 - 23 episodes
09/25/1997Season 4 - 23 episodes
09/16/1996Season 3 - 25 episodes
09/21/1995Season 2 - 24 episodes
09/22/1994Season 1 - 24 episodes
02/15/2001Specials - 39 episodes

Additional Information

Production country: United States of America (USA)
Derivative works/Adaptions: "Friends: The Reunion" (movie, 2021)
Original language: English (EN)
Spoken languages: English (EN)
Translated into 42 languages: Arabic (AR), Bulgarian (BG), Bosnian (BS), Catalan (CA), Czech (CS), Danish (DA), German (DE), Greek (EL), English (EN), Spanish (ES), Estonian (ET), Persian (FA), Finnish (FI), French (FR), Hebrew (HE), Hindi (HI), Croatian (HR), Hungarian (HU), Italian (IT), Japanese (JA), Georgian (KA), Korean (KO), Lithuanian (LT), Latvian (LV), Macedonian (MK), Burmese (MY), Dutch (NL), Norwegian (NO), Polish (PL), Portuguese (PT), Romanian (RO), Russian (RU), Slovak (SK), Slovenian (SL), Serbian (SR), Swedish (SV), Thai (TH), Turkish (TR), Ukrainian (UK), Uzbek (UZ), Vietnamese (VI), Chinese (Mandarin) (ZH)
Status: Ended
First episode released on: 09/22/1994
Last episode released on: 05/06/2004
Appearing Characters: Chandler Bing, Gunther, Jack Geller, Janice Litman Goralnik, Joey Tribbiani, Judy Geller, Monica Geller, Phoebe Buffay, Rachel Green, Ross Geller, Amy Green, Ben Geller, Carol Willick, Charles Bing, Eddie Manoick, Elizabeth Stevens, Emily Waltham, Emma Geller-Green, Estelle Leonard, Frank Buffay, Jr., Jill Green, Mike Hannigan, Nora Tyler Bing, Paul Stevens, Richard Burke, Russ, Susan Bunch, Ursula Buffay
Screenwriter: David Crane
Executive Producer: David Crane, Kevin S. Bright
Alternative titles in other countries (from previews, ads etc.):
"老友记"
"Dost"
"Vänner"

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