Friends: Season 8

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NBC | Season Premiere Date: September 27, 2001

Starring: Jennifer Aniston, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc

Summary: "With a Little Help From My Friends" is a song written by the Beatles (and expertly covered by Joe Cocker) and it could easily be the subtitle for the thirty minute comedy, "Friends". In 1994, the idea was created for "Friends": a show about six friends in New York as they navigate their way through life and learn to grow up as they"With a Little Help From My Friends" is a song written by the Beatles (and expertly covered by Joe Cocker) and it could easily be the subtitle for the thirty minute comedy, "Friends". In 1994, the idea was created for "Friends": a show about six friends in New York as they navigate their way through life and learn to grow up as they approach the third decade of their life. All, with the help from each other to get them through the obstacles that life naturally has for us. Monica is the excessively neat and organized "older sister" of the group, who works as a chef while yearning to find her ideal love. Ross, Monica's older brother, is a paleontologist with a lifelong crush on Rachel. He is a laid-back man with low self esteem and a recent divorcee. Rachel is the pretty, bubbly girl who spent most of her life as a spoiled rich princess. Now she must learn to face the real world. Chandler is Ross' college buddy and the guy who will crack jokes at a moment's notice. Phoebe is a lovable eccentric masseuse who easily could have fit in with Haight Ashbury in the 1960s. And Joey, the friend who has an inverse relationship between his good looks and his intelligence. He dreams of becoming an actor. These six individuals make up the cast of Friends. In May 2004, Friends officially ended it's phenomenal 10 year run. The show's time slot was taken over by a spin-off called Joey.… Expand

Genre(s): Comedy

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Season 8 Episodes

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S8:E24. The One Where Rachel Has a Baby (2)
Air Date: May 16, 2002
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S8:E23. The One Where Rachel Has a Baby (1)
Air Date: May 16, 2002
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S8:E22. The One Where Rachel Is Late
Air Date: May 9, 2002

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Terry Kelleher

Jun 27, 2013

It's reliably amusing. Read full review

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NYcritic

May 13, 2013

This is simply the funniest tv series i have ever seen. This show has set up the bar very high for other comedy shows. F.R.I.E.N.D.S is the only series which is continuously running on tv for the past 19 years even after airing its final episode in 2004.

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hornysoul

Oct 13, 2018

A série ainda continua hilariante e divertida, embora o Joey continue extremamente ignorante e burro (não perdendo, claro, o seu charme). De quaisquer das formas, amei esta temporada. Destaques para os episódios "The One With The Red Sweater", "The One With The Videotape", "The One WhereA série ainda continua hilariante e divertida, embora o Joey continue extremamente ignorante e burro (não perdendo, claro, o seu charme). De quaisquer das formas, amei esta temporada. Destaques para os episódios "The One With The Red Sweater", "The One With The Videotape", "The One Where Rachel Has A Baby Part 1" e "The One Where Rachel Has A Baby Part 2".… Expand

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Carles

Jul 26, 2016

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 goodIn 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

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KelvinSelimor

Mar 22, 2022

Friends. Season 8. Replenishment in the family. Just as friendly and just as funny, but also more romantic. I really liked the moments with Joey in the middle of the season and of course the final two episodes.

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drlowdon

Aug 20, 2019

Very few sit-coms manage to reach their eighth season, and even fewer still are able to remain as consistently good as when they first aired, Friends is one of those rare examples. Yet again storylines that could have been a disaster for the show, such as Rachel getting pregnant, areVery few sit-coms manage to reach their eighth season, and even fewer still are able to remain as consistently good as when they first aired, Friends is one of those rare examples. Yet again storylines that could have been a disaster for the show, such as Rachel getting pregnant, are brilliantly handled and mined for some great comedy and bringing the whole ensemble together. In fact that only negative is the way the seeds are sown for the ill judged Joey and Rachel relationship of season nine (more on that later…).… Expand

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Diptanshu

Jan 28, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. what an ending! joey's in love that's one of the great hook for this season, the roller-coaster ride of the love trio throughout the season was just emotionally intriguing,the starting mystery about father and the sweater moment was like "finally" and then the joey's whole crush it was heartbreakingly well developed plot and with that kind of end it's just brilliant,the bath of chandler ep, Rumor ep and last 3 episodes were some of the amazing episodes from this season, the cameo of brad pitt and others were nice,the last 3 episode with the love tension between ross and rachel with it the funny entry of jaince it was hilariously amazing turn,although jaince tip to rachel was maturely well done, then as per usual the ending with so dramatic turn of events to be revealed and cut,it was nuts, a great end to the season just like previous one's, It was an amazing season.… Expand

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eagleeyeviking

Nov 5, 2016

Rachel’s pregnancy provides a strong arc for a season that while overusing the laugh track, provides its fair share of laughs and good character moments from its entire cast.

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 10

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- Season 10 Overview
  Air Date: September 25, 2003
Season 9

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- Season 9 Overview
  Air Date: September 26, 2002
Season 8

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- Season 8 Overview
  Air Date: September 27, 2001
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  S8:E24. The One Where Rachel Has a Baby (2)
  Air Date: May 16, 2002
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  S8:E23. The One Where Rachel Has a Baby (1)
  Air Date: May 16, 2002
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  S8:E22. The One Where Rachel Is Late
  Air Date: May 9, 2002
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  S8:E21. The One with the Cooking Class
  Air Date: May 2, 2002
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  S8:E20. The One with the Baby Shower
  Air Date: April 25, 2002
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  S8:E19. The One with Joey's Interview
  Air Date: April 4, 2002
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  S8:E18. The One in Massapequa
  Air Date: March 28, 2002
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  S8:E17. The One with the Tea Leaves
  Air Date: March 7, 2002
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  S8:E16. The One Where Joey Tells Rachel
  Air Date: February 28, 2002
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  S8:E15. The One with the Birthing Video
  Air Date: February 7, 2002
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  S8:E14. The One with the Secret Closet
  Air Date: January 31, 2002
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  S8:E13. The One Where Chandler Takes a Bath
  Air Date: January 17, 2002
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  S8:E12. The One Where Joey Dates Rachel
  Air Date: January 10, 2002
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  S8:E11. The One with the Creepy Holiday Card
  Air Date: December 13, 2001
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  S8:E10. The One with Monica's Boots
  Air Date: December 6, 2001
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  S8:E9. The One with the Rumor
  Air Date: November 22, 2001
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  S8:E8. The One with the Stripper
  Air Date: November 15, 2001
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  S8:E7. The One with the Stain
  Air Date: November 8, 2001
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  S8:E6. The One with the Halloween Party
  Air Date: November 1, 2001
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  S8:E5. The One with Rachel's Date
  Air Date: October 25, 2001
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  S8:E4. The One with the Videotape
  Air Date: October 18, 2001
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  S8:E3. The One Where Rachel Tells...
  Air Date: October 11, 2001
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  S8:E2. The One with the Red Sweater
  Air Date: October 4, 2001
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  S8:E1. The One After "I Do"
  Air Date: September 27, 2001
Season 7

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- Season 7 Overview
  Air Date: October 12, 2000
Season 6

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- Season 6 Overview
  Air Date: September 23, 1999
Season 5

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- Season 5 Overview
  Air Date: September 24, 1998
Season 4

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- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: September 25, 1997
Season 3

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- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: September 16, 1996
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: September 21, 1995
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: September 22, 1994