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Friends

  • TV Series
  • 1994–20041994–2004
  • TV-14TV-14
  • 22m
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Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry, and David Schwimmer in Friends (1994)
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  • Comedy
  • Romance
Follows the personal and professional lives of six twenty to thirty-something-year-old friends living in Manhattan.Follows the personal and professional lives of six twenty to thirty-something-year-old friends living in Manhattan.Follows the personal and professional lives of six twenty to thirty-something-year-old friends living in Manhattan.
IMDb RATING
8.9/10
960K
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POPULARITY
48
2
  • Creators
    • David Crane
    • Marta Kauffman
  • Stars
    • Jennifer Aniston
    • Courteney Cox
    • Lisa Kudrow
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  • Creators
    • David Crane
    • Marta Kauffman
  • Stars
    • Jennifer Aniston
    • Courteney Cox
    • Lisa Kudrow
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    • 1.9KUser reviews
    • 59Critic reviews
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  • Top rated TV #43
    • Won 6 Primetime Emmys
      • 77 wins & 220 nominations total

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    Jessica Hecht, Jane Sibbett, and Candace Gingrich in Friends (1994)
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    Jennifer Aniston
    Jennifer Aniston
    • Rachel Greenas Rachel Green
    235 episodes235 eps • 1994–2004
    Courteney Cox
    Courteney Cox
    • Monica Gelleras Monica Geller…
    235 episodes235 eps • 1994–2004
    Lisa Kudrow
    Lisa Kudrow
    • Phoebe Buffayas Phoebe Buffay…
    235 episodes235 eps • 1994–2004
    Matt LeBlanc
    Matt LeBlanc
    • Joey Tribbianias Joey Tribbiani
    235 episodes235 eps • 1994–2004
    Matthew Perry
    Matthew Perry
    • Chandler Bingas Chandler Bing
    235 episodes235 eps • 1994–2004
    David Schwimmer
    David Schwimmer
    • Dr. Ross Gelleras Dr. Ross Geller…
    235 episodes235 eps • 1994–2004
    James Michael Tyler
    James Michael Tyler
    • Guntheras Gunther
    156 episodes156 eps • 1994–2004
    Elliott Gould
    Elliott Gould
    • Jack Gelleras Jack Geller
    22 episodes22 eps • 1994–2003
    Christina Pickles
    Christina Pickles
    • Judy Gelleras Judy Geller
    19 episodes19 eps • 1994–2003
    Maggie Wheeler
    Maggie Wheeler
    • Janiceas Janice
    19 episodes19 eps • 1994–2004
    Paul Rudd
    Paul Rudd
    • Mike Hanniganas Mike Hannigan
    17 episodes17 eps • 2002–2004
    Jane Sibbett
    Jane Sibbett
    • Carolas Carol…
    15 episodes15 eps • 1994–2001
    Helen Baxendale
    Helen Baxendale
    • Emily Walthamas Emily Waltham
    14 episodes14 eps • 1998–1999
    Jessica Hecht
    Jessica Hecht
    • Susan Bunchas Susan Bunch
    12 episodes12 eps • 1994–2000
    June Gable
    June Gable
    • Estelle Leonardas Estelle Leonard…
    11 episodes11 eps • 1994–2003
    Tom Selleck
    Tom Selleck
    • Dr. Richard Burkeas Dr. Richard Burke…
    10 episodes10 eps • 1996–2000
    Aisha Tyler
    Aisha Tyler
    • Charlie Wheeleras Charlie Wheeler
    9 episodes9 eps • 2003
    Giovanni Ribisi
    Giovanni Ribisi
    • Frank Buffay Jr.as Frank Buffay Jr.…
    9 episodes9 eps • 1995–2003
    • Creators
      • David Crane
      • Marta Kauffman
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    • Trivia
      When Matt LeBlanc auditioned for the role of Joey, he had eleven dollars to his name. When the cast got their first paychecks, the first thing that LeBlanc bought was a hot dinner. Courteney Cox bought a car.
    • Goofs
      The birthdays and ages of the group are inconsistent throughout the show.
    • Quotes

      Rachel: See? Unisex.

      Joey: Maybe *you* need sex. I just had it a few days ago.

      Rachel: No, Joey, U-N-I-sex.

      Joey: I wouldn't say no to that.

    • Crazy credits
      After Courtney Cox married David Arquette, they added 'Arquette' to the end of the entire cast and crew's names in the credits to honor the marriage.
    • Alternate versions
      In the DVD version of "The One After I Do" from season 8, there was a part when Chandler was dancing in slippery shoes with Judy Geller and slips and tears down Judy's dress. The scene was not added in the television version.
    • Connections
      Edited into Friends: The One Before the Last One - Ten Years of Friends (2004)
    • Soundtracks
      I'll Be There For You
      (Title Theme)

      Composed by Michael Skloff

      Lyrics by Allee Willis

      Performed by The Rembrandts

    User reviews1.9K

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    Top review
    One of the best t.v. shows ever!
    Easily in my top five category of funniest and best shows in prime time history.

    Everyone on this show is so witty and delivers their lines superbly that it's hard not to like all of them equally. However, I do have my favorite characters/actors/actresses, as I'm sure everyone who has watched the show even once or twice, to those who are avid fans of it.

    We'll start from least favorite to best character/actor.

    Matt Le Blanc/Joey Tribbiani:

    Although some might say, because of his boyish good looks, his cute jokes that he delivers now and then (very well, mind you), and his ability to make you feel sweet and sorry for him at the same time, he is a great actor, and plays his part as Joey Tribbiani really well, he's probably my least favorite on the show. I love him, don't get me wrong, but I just appreciate everyone else's talents on the show much more.

    Jennifer Aniston/Rachel Green:

    Rachel Green is a fun-loving, cute little waitress, who seems to always have trouble finding Mr. Right, who is plainly right in front of her 24/7. Who is that, you ask? Well, obviously Ross Gellar. Her roommate Monica's brother. Rachel is undoubtedly most everyone's favorite character who watches this show, just not mine. Sometimes her personality can get a little annoying, and although I like her better than Joey, not very much more. But, that doesn't go without saying that I don't love her in movies. Because, well, I do.

    Courtney Cox/Monica Gellar:

    It's hard to put Monica Gellar so far down the list, but if I have to make room for the other three, than so be it. As much as I love her on this show, she's just not as good as she is in the 'Scream' trilogy. But, she certainly does a good job convincing you that she hates to be wrong, has to have everything her way, and is a real trooper with most all of her challenges on the show, that the writers give her.

    Lisa Kudrow/Pheobe Buffey:

    Now, I love Lisa Kudrow. She is definitely one of the funniest woman comedians, which is why I classify her as my favorite female on the show. She outdid herself in 'Romy And Michele's High School Reunion', but she's extraordinary on this show. She's so ingenious with her comedy which is no doubt why she's won several awards for her role on the program.

    David Schwimmer/Ross Gellar:

    It's so funny to me that I like him so much. He's not the best actor in my opinion, but he was really good in Kissing A Fool, and really just ok in The Pallbearer, but my second favorite on the show. He's so funny and he cracks me up with all of his facial expressions and the excellent way he delivers his lines. He is definitely my second favorite character and actor on the show.

    Matthew Perry/Chandler Bing:

    They should have a shrine dedicated to this man. He is so outstandingly funny in every single project that he works on! He is so hysterical and a true actor in everything that he does, it is amazing that someone can be so talented. I wish that he were given more roles than just the few comedies he's been in, including Friends. But, he is such a great character on the show, it's hard to picture the program without him. With that being said, I would also like to add that he is not only the best actor on the show, and one of my personal favorites, but I also believe that he would be such a great dramatic actor if given the chance. If you've seen him in 'She's Out Of Control' you'll know what I'm talking about.

    So, with that I give this show a definite 10/10. It's one of the best shows to come out within the last ten years, and definitely on my top five best shows of all time list.

    And that's my review.
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    • Release date
      • September 22, 1994 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Channel 5 (United Kingdom)
      • Official Facebook
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
      • Italian
      • French
      • Dutch
      • Hebrew
    • Also known as
      • Across the Hall
    • Filming locations
      • New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Bright/Kauffman/Crane Productions
      • Warner Bros. Television
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      22 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 4:3(original broadcast)

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