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Friends (1994-2004)

TV show22 minRated TV-PG

IMDb8.9/ 10CTV score8.7/ 10

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About Friends

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 30s who live in Manhattan, New York City. The series was produced by Bright/Kauffman/Crane Productions, in association with Warner Bros. Television. The original executive producers were Kevin S. Bright, Kauffman, and Crane.

Year
1994-2004
Genres
Romance, Comedy
Runtime
22 min
Seasons
10
Top cast
Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc

Friends seasons

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More About Friends

Six friends in Manhattan navigate career and love, sharing each other’s ups and downs at their go-to coffeehouse, Central Perk. There’s Rachel Green, runaway bride who’s staying with high school pal Monica Geller while she figures out how to make it on her own. Monica is a talented chef who really likes things clean. Her brother, Ross, is a paleontologist who likes to correct everyone's grammar. Chandler Bing is Ross’ college roommate, who now lives across the hall from Monica and Rachel with his roommate Joey Tribbiani. Joey loves sandwiches and stars in the soap opera Days of Our Lives. 

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When did the TV show Friends start?

Friends premiered on NBC in 1994. The first season was an instant hit, launching each cast member into stardom.

Why did the TV show Friends end?

Friends ran from 1994 to 2004. After 10 successful seasons, it was reported that the creators felt it was time to end the show. Ending the series while it was still popular was also part of the plan, rather than dragging it on and risking a loss of its comedic relevance and emotional impact.

How many seasons of Friends are there?

Friends ran for 10 seasons, debuting in 1994 and concluding in 2004.

Where to watch Friends in Australia?

Every season of the sitcom Friends is now streaming on Max. By extension, it's also available on Foxtel, since Foxtel subscriptions include a Max Basic plan at no extra cost.

Is Friends available on free-to-air TV?

To watch Friends online free, Channel 10's catch-up service 10Play still offers episodes from select seasons.