Friends

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Season 1
  • Network: NBC
  • Series Premiere Date: Sep 22, 1994
Season #: 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
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8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 525 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 468 out of 525
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 525
  3. Negative: 45 out of 525
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  1. Diptanshu
    Jan 5, 2023
    9
    A Well made 1st season for a Highly Rated Sitcom.
    The characters and situations were amazingly developed, some episodes were so engaging i didn't even notice the time and how many episodes i completed it's just that good of a starting season.
  2. Onlyclassicvg1
    Sep 21, 2022
    9
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  3. Xbluannax
    Nov 20, 2021
    8
    Watched every episode and season of friends apart from the reunion. I watched it later for the first time on Netflix and enjoyed most of the episodes.
  4. KelvinSelimor
    May 3, 2020
    10
    Friends. Season 1. I'll Be There for You. How long have I put off watching this series. What a fool I was. Friends is deservedly one of the best comedy series. Great and funny jokes as well as interesting and funny main characters!
  5. drlowdon
    Aug 17, 2019
    8
    Following the lives of six friends living in New York there surely can't be many people who haven’t seen what was quite simply a television phenomenon of the nineties and early noughties.

    Like most sit-coms Friends opening season isn’t its strongest, the writers had clearly not quite perfected the characters we’d eventually all come to know so well, but it sowed the seeds of what was to    Following the lives of six friends living in New York there surely can't be many people who haven’t seen what was quite simply a television phenomenon of the nineties and early noughties.

    Like most sit-coms Friends opening season isn’t its strongest, the writers had clearly not quite perfected the characters we’d eventually all come to know so well, but it sowed the seeds of what was to come. More importantly, as was the case with every subsequent season, it was very funny.    … Expand
  6. MattJacks2003
    Mar 9, 2019
    10
    This show is so funny to watch since Step by Step, it's a HIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  7. Dsros96
    Oct 29, 2018
    10
    A classic show. Legendary and realistic, you can feel like every character any moment in your life.
  8. hornysoul
    Oct 13, 2018
    10
    "Friends" nunca me entediou e sempre me fez rir. Todas as personagens são engraçadas e únicas, as histórias são criadas de uma maneira inteligente... Esta é uma das minhas séries preferidas de todos os tempos e recomendo vivamente a todos a visualização desta série com 10 temporadas que fala da importância dos amigos e do valor das experiências vividas.
  9. AidenDaniel
    Jul 24, 2018
    10
    .This show is simply put, Everything. it is the best thing you can ever do on your free time, The comedy is gold, regardless of what the critics say.
    This show you'll love from the first to last episode, the ending of the show will make you so addicted, it took me weeks to get over it. this show has truly been there for me and will be for you. watch it, you will never regret it.
  10. Fairbottom
    May 23, 2018
    2
    I remember thinking when I watched this show as a child how wearisome these useless, narcissistic, maundering idiots were and how artificial everything they were and did seemed.

    But then I had a lot of growing up to do...
  11. cecelia13
    May 19, 2018
    10
    Friends is an incredible sitcom. The cast is strong, the humor is fresh and hilarious, the drama is intriguing and the plots are overall incredibly entertaining.
    Each of the characters is likeable in their own way and can individually express each of us as humans. This sitcom is both relatable and entertaining - we can connect to many scenarios but also by being massively entertained by    Friends is an incredible sitcom. The cast is strong, the humor is fresh and hilarious, the drama is intriguing and the plots are overall incredibly entertaining.
    Each of the characters is likeable in their own way and can individually express each of us as humans. This sitcom is both relatable and entertaining - we can connect to many scenarios but also by being massively entertained by it. The world in Friends seems to become a goal for many and a dream for some. That effect is incredible beyond television wonders.    … Expand
  12. ForReals13
    May 3, 2018
    8
    The One Where Monica Gets A Roommate B+.
    The One With The Sonogram At The End B.
    The One With The Thumb B. The One With George Stephanopoulos B. The One With The East German Laundry Detergent B+. The One With The Butt B. The One With The Blackout A-. The One Where Nana Dies Twice B. The One Where Underdog Gets Away B. The One With The Monkey B. The One With Mrs. Bing B. The One    The One Where Monica Gets A Roommate B+.
    The One With The Sonogram At The End B.
    The One With The Thumb B.
    The One With George Stephanopoulos B.
    The One With The East German Laundry Detergent B+.
    The One With The Butt B. The One With The Blackout A-.
    The One Where Nana Dies Twice B.
    The One Where Underdog Gets Away B.
    The One With The Monkey B. The One With Mrs. Bing B.
    The One With The Dozen Lasagnas B.
    The One With The Boobies B+.
    The One With The Candy Hearts B+.
    The One With The Stoned Guy B+.
    The One With Two Parts Part 1 B.
    The One With Two Parts Part 2 B+.
    The One With All The Poker A-.
    The One Where The Monkey Gets Away B.
    The One With The Evil Orthodontist B-.
    The One With The Fake Monica B-.
    The One With The Ick Factor B+. The One With The Birth B+.
    The One Where Rachel Finds Out A-.    … Expand
  13. partyfavor
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    I never thought that I would be this obsessed with a sitcom because I am always keen with the television series that I watch and most of them are hardcore, dark, and bodies of art that graced the television. But this made an exception. Truly memorable, heart-warming sitcom series. The cast really felt like a family for me.
  14. Ampelman
    Apr 12, 2018
    0
    It sucks all the life out of you. After just 5 minutes you feel so tired and want to commit suicide. It's so terrible that I can't even find words to describe how terrible it is. The acting is horrible, the jokes are horrendous and the characters are atrocious. I think this show is truely what you experience in hell.

    0/10 would not watch it even if my life depended on it.
  15. DeepKamate
    Apr 6, 2018
    10
    Perhaps the best comedy TV series that makes me laugh even many years later.
  16. sidneyrosehorn
    Feb 26, 2018
    10
    Best show of all time. It helped pave the way for modern sitcoms. The characters and jokes are all rememorable and is well worth watching
  17. Hutake
    Nov 28, 2017
    9
    The first season isn´t that good but the show starts getting better. At the end it is a great show and really funny too , though the background laugh its used more then necessary. There are some smart jokes and really great characters development.
  18. ydnar4
    Apr 12, 2017
    10
    Its unbelievable to see how well the first season of Friends still works considering that it was released more than 20 years ago now. Chemistry between a sitcom cast may have never been better than what the 6 Friends have. The balance of comedy is there with each character providing laughs for each episode while they there is just enough originality in the storylines that the show becomesIts unbelievable to see how well the first season of Friends still works considering that it was released more than 20 years ago now. Chemistry between a sitcom cast may have never been better than what the 6 Friends have. The balance of comedy is there with each character providing laughs for each episode while they there is just enough originality in the storylines that the show becomes addictive.… Expand
  19. cottandy
    Nov 3, 2016
    10
    If you like comedy, you will like "Friends". As simple as that. Some peaple say it's overrated, but you shouldn't say about anything until you watch it by yourself.
  20. russiangamer
    Oct 30, 2016
    9
    Смотрится чисто на раслабоне.
    Каждая серия заставляет улыбнуться, порой юмор пошловатый, но всё такой же добрый.
    Это именно тот сериал, который можно посмотреть после трудного рабочего дня, во время депрессии или когда нечем заняться.    Смотрится чисто на раслабоне.
    Каждая серия заставляет улыбнуться, порой юмор пошловатый, но всё такой же добрый.
    Это именно тот сериал, который можно посмотреть после трудного рабочего дня, во время депрессии или когда нечем заняться.
  21. eagleeyeviking
    Sep 25, 2016
    8
    Friends : Season 1 is both hilarious and heartwarming. The show benefits from sharp writing and brilliant performances all around from the ensemble cast.
  22. ZacharyHart3
    Sep 9, 2016
    10
    This show really appeals to all ages. Most generations can watch it and relate in some way. I really like it in the fact that it is one of those shows where you become so invested in the characters that you find the events in the show actually effecting you emotionally. It's easy to get carried away watching this show. For the younger generation like myself, watching this show really makesThis show really appeals to all ages. Most generations can watch it and relate in some way. I really like it in the fact that it is one of those shows where you become so invested in the characters that you find the events in the show actually effecting you emotionally. It's easy to get carried away watching this show. For the younger generation like myself, watching this show really makes you feel warm inside because we have a chronic fear that when we graduate college that our lives are over. This show sets the characters in their upper 20s and it is so refreshing to see people act the way they do and live the way they do in this show. It gives you some hope that the best days of your life still might lie ahead. Most of us assume we peak in high school or in college, but if you look at Ross, he doesn't peak until very late in the show. Overall it really appeals to millennials like me because for once it makes us want to embrace life. It makes us want to embrace the journey that we are about to be faced with. Overall, it is a wonderful show that you can pick up anywhere in the season and still greatly enjoy it.… Expand
  23. Carles
    Jul 26, 2016
    10
    In my opinion, Friends is the best sitcom by far. I have the complete series box set, and despite that I watched all the episodes like thousands of times (well, not literally, but several times), for me always is a good idea re-watch all the seasons again. The storyline it's really good (there are some seasons that it’s awesome and others that it’s not so good, but in average, it’s aIn my opinion, Friends is the best sitcom by far. I have the complete series box set, and despite that I watched all the episodes like thousands of times (well, not literally, but several times), for me always is a good idea re-watch all the seasons again. The storyline it's really good (there are some seasons that it’s awesome and others that it’s not so good, but in average, it’s a really good storyline), with good jokes and big moments. I will never forget Chandler, Monica, Joey, Rachel, Phoebe and Ross. All of them did a great job, because for me, this is the only sitcom that you really care about the characters.
    When I see the end of the last season, for me it’s like a sad goodbye, because always I want to know more about them.    … Expand
  24. DanielwWhite
    Feb 22, 2016
    7
    Season 1 of Friends was solid but nothing special. It was hard getting use to watching a show in the 90's and the story starts off slow but it becomes really good over time.
  25. Lepstrung
    Jan 10, 2016
    10
    Friends is first sitcom tv-show I have ever watched and its great. Most jokes are funny and others are more funnier. If there is one tv-show you should watch in your life it should be friends.
  26. JessicaRobyn
    Sep 14, 2015
    10
    Talk about cultural touchstones and you have to talk about Friends! This show is the reason I feel in love with television and I feel like I'm not alone in that. We still reference the jokes and we still care about the characters. Even though Friends premiered the year I was born and ended over 10 years ago it is still a major influence on the sitcom genre. It's standing the test of timeTalk about cultural touchstones and you have to talk about Friends! This show is the reason I feel in love with television and I feel like I'm not alone in that. We still reference the jokes and we still care about the characters. Even though Friends premiered the year I was born and ended over 10 years ago it is still a major influence on the sitcom genre. It's standing the test of time and as a fan I am very happy for that.… Expand
  27. Scout523
    Jun 20, 2015
    7
    One of the most legendary sitcoms of all time, this sitcom never bored me even though I was born halfway through it's run and never watched any episodes until I was older, this sitcom is hilarious, clever, well-written, though cheesy, over-the-top, and forced at times. Some subplots in episodes are forced, whereas some are exaggerated and others simply there to coincide with the main plot,One of the most legendary sitcoms of all time, this sitcom never bored me even though I was born halfway through it's run and never watched any episodes until I was older, this sitcom is hilarious, clever, well-written, though cheesy, over-the-top, and forced at times. Some subplots in episodes are forced, whereas some are exaggerated and others simply there to coincide with the main plot, but that doesn't mean the show was bad. Season 1 was when the actors and characters were at their best, as Joey was actually very mature, but he got more and more immature and dumber as the seasons went on, it seems. Chandler become more loving, caring, and funny as the seasons went on, whereas in season 1 he was just that awkward guy who cracks jokes. Ross was a lot more awkward in season 1, but got better as the seasons went on, though in some episodes he seemed unlikable. Rachel obviously matured through the seasons and later became a caring yet unprepared mother in season 8. Monica was a lot less dramatic than in later seasons, though I don't really know if this is the right thing to say. She obviously changed over the seasons, but I'm not sure I've been able to fully grasp how. Phoebe, however, was a lot smarter in the first season, then got dumber later on, like Joey. She was a lot more street smart, but in later seasons she just used her childhood poverty to gain sympathy. This wasn't the case in season 1 if I remember correctly. Every character was different in season 1 and some matured over time but some just got worse, or in Ross' case, unlikable (for some). Sometimes Ross' inability to hold a marriage was glossed over way too much, and sometimes his bad luck was simply forced. Emily's character only existed so that Ross could marry her, do something to piss her off, then she would disappear completely. Gunther really only existed as a character for comic relief, Janice later did the same thing, some minor characters were just there so we could have an episode, and others just simply didn't need to be there. Despite it's flaws, the sitcom is forever in our minds, and will always be rightfully deservedly called one of the greatest sitcoms of all time,… Expand
  28. Arandomkore
    May 27, 2015
    10
    My favorite show for adults :D I loved the plot , setting , personality , story , etc . 1. (Aniston) A spoiled to a worker , 2. Cox with OCD XD , 3. Poor yet very open lady (Lisa) , 4. An italian (Matt) very open as well yet a little dumber I think than (Lisa) , 5. A make self comedian (Matthew) but yet mature person , and 6. A person who is divoreced XD that is what ik XD) (David)
  29. Doutzen
    Dec 13, 2014
    10
    This is my favourite TV show and best sit-com I've ever watched. Nowadays, when I watch The Big Bang Theory I catch myself on thinking "was that supposed to be funny?". But Friends actually were funny, each one of them (especially Chandler of course). I'm laughing, chuckling, every time I'm watching this show and it doesn't matter that I literally know it by heart.
  30. XandWacky
    Nov 23, 2014
    10
    I am not sure what the beef is with the critics who gave this a 59. This is worth a ten. I mean, sure, some of the comic is a bit juvenile, but that's the show.
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59

Mixed or average reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 20
  3. Negative: 3 out of 20
  1. Newsday
    Reviewed by: Marvin Kitman
    Jul 12, 2013
    50
    The trouble with "Friends" is that Cox is not strong enough as a comedian. [5 Sep 1994]
  2. Time
    Reviewed by: Richard Zoglin
    Jul 2, 2013
    20
    A phony-to-the-core twentysomething sitcom. ... This earnestly flaky show from the creators of Dream On runs the gamut from '30s romantic farce to Seinfeldian trivia... without being believable for a moment.
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  3. People Weekly
    Reviewed by: David Hiltbrand
    Jun 26, 2013
    75
    The show's saving grace is that as the weeks go by, the characters begin to grow on you. That has more to do with the actors' animation than it does with the rimshot writing.
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