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Season 1 – Friends

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When you're young and single in the city, your friends are your family. A tight-knit group of friends living in Manhattan -- three girls and three guys -- navigate the complexities of adulthood and rely on the companionship, comfort and support they get from each other to deal with the pressures of life.
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Friends — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Friends' daffy situations elicit just as many eye-rolls as laughs, but this perky sitcom gets by with a little help from its immensely likable cast.

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Darrin Farrant The Age (Australia) 02/24/2021
You soon find yourself laughing with the characters, rather than at them -- just one sign of show that's a cut above the class. Go to Full Review Brian Courtis The Age (Australia) 02/24/2021
This one is a slow-burner, with a pilot that produces a confusion of smart young things with clever lines but little else. The show sorts itself out by the middle of the second episode... I have a feeling this one will grow on us. Go to Full Review Debi Enker The Age (Australia) 02/24/2021
Funny and bouncy, smart, sometimes surprising and, well, friendly. Go to Full Review James Endrst Hartford Courant 08/15/2023
These aren't people you'd actually want to invite into your home. From the producers of HBO's hilarious Dream On, this half-hour is completely lacking in charm or intelligence. Go to Full Review Joyce Millman San Francisco Examiner 02/24/2021
Friends gets funnier and stronger next week, when Kauffman and Crane don't have to strive to set up the Basic Premise. The deftly plotted episode benefits from the presence of three actual situations, and culminates in clever paralleling. Go to Full Review Diane Holloway Austin American-Statesman 02/24/2021
The show does have its funny moments despite the fact that it portrays twentysomethings as completely goofy and self-absorbed. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Dexter E @Dexter007 Jun 8 Friends is the kind of sitcom that remains entertaining no matter how many times you watch it. The chemistry between the six friends feels natural, making every joke, argument, and heartfelt moment enjoyable. Its blend of humor, friendship, and everyday life creates a comforting atmosphere that keeps viewers coming back. Even years after its release, the series continues to be one of the most beloved and rewatchable sitcoms ever made. See more Kevin M @MarcoKevin May 26 Season 1 of Friends already showed why this series became so special. I loved the way the characters were introduced and how naturally their lives connected with each other. The clashes, support, funny moments, and emotional bonding slowly make them feel more like family than just friends. When I watched it for the first time, Joey was my favorite character. But after rewatching the show several times, I started relating much more to Chandler. His humor and awkward personality just feel real, like looking at myself in a character. See more Janav S @TheCoolJ92781 Apr 24 Pilot is obviously the best, and they all look really young, really adding the amazing likability of the cast. Every single one of them is so damn good! See more Michelle R. @PasminePeath345 Mar 6 % Fright Night Sorority 2 Theaters 29 2026 See more Jack F @MovieFan111 Dec 16 I went through a brief spell with it, but it was never my favorite. Worth seeing though, because it's really iconic and everyone knows this show. What's so funny is that I thought the guy who played Ross was Justin Long! I don't know, I thought they looked really similar. But then I realized I was wrong. See more Orora M @RT20526998 Nov 16 Chandler is my favorite. See more Read all reviews
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Jennifer Aniston

Rachel Green

Courteney Cox

Monica Geller

Lisa Kudrow

Phoebe Buffay

Matt LeBlanc

Joey Tribbiani

Matthew Perry

Chandler Bing

David Schwimmer

Ross Geller

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 22, 1994 Pilot Monica's high-school friend visits after leaving her fiancé at the altar. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 29, 1994 The One With the Sonogram at the End Monica begins to feel the heat when she prepares dinner for her parents (Elliott Gould, Christina Pickles). Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 6, 1994 The One With the Thumb Monica finds it difficult to break up with her latest boyfriend (Geoffrey Lower), whom everyone likes; Chandler starts smoking again; Phoebe receives a large sum of money. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 13, 1994 The One With George Stephanopoulos While the men attend a hockey game and end up at a hospital, the women spy on President Clinton's top aide, George Stephanopoulos, who lives across the street. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 20, 1994 The One With the East German Laundry Detergent Chandler and Phoebe plan to dump dates on the same night at the same coffee house. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 27, 1994 The One With the Butt An agent (June Gable) offers Joey a movie role as Al Pacino's naked body double; Chandler dates a liberal woman (Sofia Milos). Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 3, 1994 The One With the Blackout Chandler finds himself trapped in an ATM vestibule with model Jill Goodacre during a city-wide power failure. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 10, 1994 The One Where Nana Dies Twice Monica and Ross share their feelings about death and their grandmother. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 17, 1994 The One Where Underdog Gets Away Monica and Ross cook Thanksgiving dinner for themselves, but everyone else shows up. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 15, 1994 The One With the Monkey The friends renege on a promise not to bring dates to their New Year's Eve party. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 5, 1995 The One With Mrs. Bing Chandler learns details about his mother's (Morgan Fairchild) life when she appears on national television. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 12, 1995 The One With the Dozen Lasagnas Rachel's Italian boyfriend tries to seduce Phoebe; Rachel accidentally reveals a secret to Ross; Monica's aunt refuses to take the lasagnas she ordered. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 19, 1995 The One With the Boobies Phoebe's psychiatrist boyfriend (Fisher Stevens) annoys her friends with his analyses of their lives. Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 9, 1995 The One With the Candy Hearts It's Valentine's Day and, out on his first date in nine years, Ross meets up with his ex-wife; Monica, Phoebe and Rachel rebel against the spirit of the day by burning mementos of past relationships. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 16, 1995 The One With the Stoned Guy A "high-spirited" restaurant owner wolfs down the gourmet meal Monica created as part of a job interview. Details Episode 16 Aired Feb 23, 1995 The One With Two Parts Joey asks Phoebe's sister (Lisa Kudrow in a dual role) on a date; Ross takes Lamaze classes with Carol (Jane Sibbett) and Susan (Jessica Hecht). Details Episode 17 Aired Feb 23, 1995 The One With Two Parts Monica takes Rachel to the hospital; Ross asks his dad (Elliott Gould) for advice on becoming a father. Details Episode 18 Aired Mar 2, 1995 The One With All the Poker When the girls lose money to the guys in a poker match they seek out Monica's Aunt Iris, a famous card player, for lessons and then demand a rematch. Details Episode 19 Aired Mar 9, 1995 The One Where the Monkey Gets Away Rachel accidentally lets Ross' pet monkey escape, and the friends form a search party; she is then horrified to learn that her former best friend is engaged to her ex-fiance. Details Episode 20 Aired Apr 6, 1995 The One With the Evil Orthodontist Rachel is asked to be the maid of honor in her ex-fiance's (Mitchell Whitfield) wedding. Details Episode 21 Aired Apr 27, 1995 The One With the Fake Monica Monica, Rachel and Phoebe go on a covert operation to track down the woman who stole Monica's credit card. Details Episode 22 Aired May 4, 1995 The One With the Ick Factor Monica's new boyfriend (Stan Kirsch) exposes his own secret after she admits her true age. Details Episode 23 Aired May 11, 1995 The One With the Birth When Carol gives birth, Ross and Susan almost miss the event; Joey befriends an unmarried pregnant woman. Details Episode 24 Aired May 18, 1995 The One Where Rachel Finds Out Rachel discovers Ross' feelings for her when he goes out of town on a business trip. Details

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Kevin Bright, David Crane, Marta Kauffman, Greg Malins, Wil Calhoun
Network
NBC
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 22, 1994