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Season 1 – Friends From College

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Years after becoming friends at Harvard, Ethan, Lisa, Sam, Nick, Max and Marianne are heading into a new era -- their 40s. This series, created and executive produced by Nicholas Stoller, delves into interwoven and complicated relationships, including former romantic entanglements and comedic explorations of old bonds. As everyone tries to manage their lives as adults, they also experience nostalgia.
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Friends From College — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Even a cast of talented comedic actors can't keep Friends from College from being anything but underwhelming.

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Lauren Carroll Harris Guardian 07/30/2019
It's not a realistic world, but the way Friends from College casually digs into the social perfectionism of so-called successful people feels about right. Go to Full Review
Willa Paskin Slate 12/19/2017
It was not secretly good, though it may have had some good-enough things about it. It was bad. Go to Full Review
Deborah Ross Daily Mail (UK) 08/30/2017
1/5
The cast seem to think that if they manically throw all their energy at their characters it will help. It doesn't. Go to Full Review
Dan Buffa KSDK News (St. Louis) 11/10/2020
In the end, it's honest, heartfelt, and very funny work. Go to Full Review
Nabila Hatimy The Star (Kenya) 07/20/2020
2/5
We expect more from a great comedy ensemble cast. Go to Full Review
Neal Pollack Decider 01/30/2020
Karamo [Brown] provides the emotional trigger for the first season's two most profound moments, which is saying a lot because the new Queer Eye is definitely a three-hanky weeper throughout. Go to Full Review
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L. F @RT68678650 Feb 28 It's not perfect and probably would've benefited from a bit more workshopping, but it's still a fun, easy watch. Some of the friendships don't ring true at all (e.g. Lisa and Marianne) and you're never really sure why they still hang out with each other, but the show still has plenty of funny bits and relatable sad bits to keep it afloat. See more Daniel S. @OhBillyDontBeStupid Jan 31 How could anyone leave this show anything less than 5 stars is beyond me! I laughed like crazy, and teared up more times than I'd care to admit. FRED SAVAGE KNOCKED IT OUT OF THE PARK! Then again, so did the entire cast. The soundtrack was phenomenal, particularly for this late GenXer. Well done, ladies and gents. Be proud. See more remond c @neoderthal Jan 15 I discovered this show in 2026 .I think it wasn’t available in Canada before that. I really loved the humor and the craziness of the show, as well as the bonds between the friends and the actors. I binge-watched it, and when I reached the end of season 2, I was terribly disappointed to see that Netflix had canceled it years earlier… Netflix always cancels all the shows I love See more Ramona Z @RamonaZee Jan 10 I joined RT just to rate this show. It's one of my all time favorites and I just can't believe it didn't get a third season. Shame on you Netflix! The writers absolutely NAILED the hilarious dynamics that happen within college friend groups (with a bit more drama added for television). The ACTORS are incredible. Each one's comedic timing is perfect, with Nat Faxon (an actor whom I wouldn't even know of otherwise) and (OMG) Fred Savage being the real stand outs for me. The college humor they bring into their adult lives is perfect. I'm 55 now and still have that ridiculous, silly and completely immature banter ONLY when I see the college friend group. Every episode of this show made me laugh hard, even when the situations got real and complex. Added thumbs up for Smulders and Key's Fred Schneider impressions, and the writers for even thinking of that! Perfect show for Gen x. Thanks for making it! See more Don M @RT06404572 Dec 24 It’s clever and funny. I really enjoyed this , the writing and humour is well thought out. It’s Absolutely worth a watch. See more J T @Latinalove 05/24/2025 Pretty funny. But really this is just an excuse to watch mostly terrible people do terrible things. I guess it has some funny moments, but the messaging is pretty terrible. See more Read all reviews
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Episode 1 Aired Jul 14, 2017 Welcome to New York After moving to N.Y., Lisa and Ethan reconnect with old college friends. Details Episode 2 Aired Jul 14, 2017 Connecticut House Lisa's new career gets off to a rough start; Marianne prepares for a play; Ethan does a poor job of pet sitting. Details Episode 3 Aired Jul 14, 2017 All-Nighter Facing a strict deadline, Ethan brainstorms ideas for his Y.A. novel; while out on the town, Sam, Lisa and Marianne meet some admirers. Details Episode 4 Aired Jul 14, 2017 Mission Impossible Ethan and Lisa do all they can to ensure their IVF is a success; Max and Felix celebrate a special occasion; Sam opens up. Details Episode 5 Aired Jul 14, 2017 Party Bus Ethan organizes a wine-tasting trip for his wife and friends but things don't go as smoothly as planned. Details Episode 6 Aired Jul 14, 2017 Second Wedding Tensions rise at a lavish wedding reception; Ethan takes his new persona out for a spin. Details Episode 7 Aired Jul 14, 2017 Grand Cayman Lisa makes a big decision; Ethan and Sam reminisce; Nick plays a prank; Max makes a confession. Details Episode 8 Aired Jul 14, 2017 A Night of Surprises Friends celebrate Sam's 40th birthday; Nick's surprising announcement. Details
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Season Info

Director
Nicholas Stoller
Executive Producer
Nicholas Stoller, Francesca Delbanco
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jul 14, 2017