By BrainFall Staff - Updated: March 15, 2024
Friends is one of the most-watched and loved TV shows of all time, and many consider the TV show to be the last of the “Golden Era” in sitcom television. The show aired for 10 seasons from 1994 to 2004. It followed six friends — Rachel Green, Ross Geller, Monica Geller, Chandler Bing, Phoebe Buffay, and Joey Tribbiani — through their 20s and 30s in Manhattan.
Even though the popular TV show has been off the air for almost 20 years, the cultural impact is still felt to this day. Through popup bars, reruns, and countless memes and GIFs, Friends has developed some of the most loyal fans and even some real-world coffee shops inspired by Central Perk. It remains one of the highest-rated and most-watched shows of all time.
Every main character in Friends was unique in their own way but still managed to come together for that inseparable bond we all loved. Filled with sarcasm, one-liners, and even a holiday armadillo, Friends continues to attract new fans to this day. Do you think you’re a devoted fan?
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Friends was an American sitcom series that aired for 10 seasons between 1994 and 2004. The series finale topped 52 million total views and it was the fifth most-watched finale of all time. Created by David Crane and Martha Kauffman, the show aired on NBC and produced 236 total episodes. After receiving mixed reviews on the first season, the next nine were generally highly received by critics and casual TV viewers alike. It was nominated for 62 Primetime Emmy Awards and took home six.
The main characters' careers include a struggling actor, a masseuse and musician, a waitress turned businesswoman, a chef, a paleontologist, and a successful IT manager. While their backgrounds and professional lives are all very different, they develop a unique bond and even find love within their small family. Each character struggles and succeeds with their own recurring storylines. They also had a few spinoffs.