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Friends (1994)

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Friends
TV-14
Romance

Release Date
September 22, 1994
Cast
David Schwimmer , Matthew Perry , Jennifer Aniston , Matt LeBlanc , Lisa Kudrow , Courtney Cox
Main Genre
Comedy
Seasons
10 Seasons

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10 Best Rachel and Chandler Scenes in Friends

Friends has many iconic pairing s that fans can't get enough of. But one of the least discussed, Chandler and Rachel, is also the most heartwarming.

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The 50 Greatest TV Shows Of All Time

The best TV shows are the ones that stick with viewers years after ending, like Breaking Bad or the Sopranos.

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'That Was Alarming': The Crown Star Recalls Harrowing Experience Guest Starring in Friends

The Crown's Olivia Williams appeared in one episode of Friends, but she called the experience "harrowing" and "alarming."

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The Most Beloved TV Characters, Ranked

There are fan favorite TV characters, ones that everyone likes, and then there's another level: beloved characters fans would do anything to protect.

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Why a Friends Season 2 Episode Was Banned on US Networks

Friends is a sitcom with many amazing and iconic episodes. But one episode broke enough barriers to be banned on many networks.

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The 10 Best Friendships on TV Shows, Ranked

TV friendships are the core of many great shows. South Park and Friends are only a few series that use friendship as a key foundation of the series.

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10 Iconic Lines in Sitcoms That Were Improvised

Some of these iconic sitcom moments, from Friends' "blue blazer black" scene to Abbott Elementary's "sweet baby Jesus" line, were not in the script.

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Matthew Perry's Omission From In Memoriam Segment Gets BAFTA Response After Backlash

An official response has been issued after Matthew Perry fans cried foul over the Friends star's omission from the BAFTAs In Memoriam segment.

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The 15 Worst Character Arcs In TV History
20 Most Disappointing Character Arcs In TV History

A poorly planned character arc can ruin a great show. These character arcs make it hard to watch - or rewatch - some beloved shows.

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A Season by Season Timeline of Ross & Rachel's Relationship in Friends

Friends is known for its now iconic relationship between Ross and Rachel. But what exactly happened between them for those 10 seasons?

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15 Best Shows That Never Had A Bad Season

Praised for their consistent quality, popular and iconic TV shows like Breaking Bad and Friends have never suffered from a bad season.

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20 TV Plot Holes That Still Bother Fans

From forgetting a character's death to making twins of different ages, several plot holes from popular shows upset their fandoms.

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What is a Sitcom and Why Are They So Funny?

Since they were created, sitcoms have impacted viewers worldwide. But from I Love Lucy to Friends, what are they and what makes them so funny?

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25 Sitcoms That Should've Been Hits But Had Impossible Competition

With so many television series out there, these great shows prove how hard it is for sitcoms to compete for their audience's attention.

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10 Scrapped Friends Storylines That Would've Changed the Show

The mega-hit sitcom Friends could've been a completely different show had the showrunners decided to move on with these scrapped storylines.

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12 Sitcoms That Aren’t As Good As You Remember (& 12 That Still Hold Up)

While some sitcoms prove that their humor, characters, and storylines are timeless, shows like Friends haven't always aged well.

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'That Was His Signature': Tom Selleck Recalls Matthew Perry Helping Him on Friends Set

Tom Selleck shared a lovely memory from Friends where Matthew Perry helped him with one iconic line.

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Friends: 10 Best Ross Quotes

Whether he's insulting Chandler or Monica or telling Rachel they were on a break, Ross Geller has some of the best lines in Friends.

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15 Best Character Arcs in Friends

Throughout Friends' 10 seasons on NBC, audiences saw more than just the main characters develop - but some had more interesting stories than others.

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Friends Scripts Rescued From Garbage Bin Sell for Big Bucks at Auction

Someone discovered several scripts from Friends in a bin that ended up selling for big money at an auction.

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