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Friends

Friends
★ 8.4/10•1994•TV-14•Comedy
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I'll be there for you.

Six young people from New York City, on their own and struggling to survive in the real world, find the companionship, comfort and support they get from each other to be the perfect antidote to the pressures of life.

StatusEnded
LanguageEN
First Air DateSep 22, 1994

Episodes

Episode 1 - PilotE123m

Pilot

After Rachel leaves her fiancé at the altar, she moves in with Monica and finds that independence is not so easy, particularly without Daddy's credit cards.

Sep 22, 1994

Episode 2 - The One with the Sonogram at the EndE223m

The One with the Sonogram at the End

Ross's lesbian ex-wife Carol is pregnant with his child, and he doesn't like her choice of last name for the baby. Rachel finds out that her ex-fiancé went on what would have been their honeymoon with her maid of honor.

Sep 29, 1994

Episode 3 - The One with the ThumbE323m

The One with the Thumb

Monica finds it difficult to break up with her latest boyfriend whom everyone likes; Chandler is reunited with his beloved cigarettes; Phoebe receives a large sum of money.

Oct 6, 1994

Episode 4 - The One with George StephanopoulosE423m

The One with George Stephanopoulos

While the men attend a hockey game and end up at a hospital, a delivery man accidentally brings a pizza meant for George Stephanopoulos, who lives across the street from the girls; they decide to peek at the former White House advisor with their binoculars.

Oct 13, 1994

Episode 5 - The One with the East German Laundry DetergentE523m

The One with the East German Laundry Detergent

While Chandler and Phoebe decide to break up with their significant others on the same night, Ross helps Rachel do laundry and considers the evening a first date. Joey has Monica pose as his new girlfriend, because he wants to get back with the girl he just dumped.

Oct 20, 1994

Episode 6 - The One with the ButtE621m

The One with the Butt

Joey gets his big film break when he's hired to be Al Pacino's stunt butt. Ross tries to be less conservative and Chandler thinks his fantasies have come true when he has an affair with a married woman.

Oct 27, 1994

Episode 7 - The One with the BlackoutE723m

The One with the Blackout

A power outage leaves Chandler stranded in an ATM vestibule with Victoria's Secret model Jill Goodacre, whom he desperately tries to impress, Ross tries to ask Rachel out on a date, and Joey learns that Monica used to be infatuated with him.

Nov 3, 1994

Episode 8 - The One Where Nana Dies TwiceE823m

The One Where Nana Dies Twice

Monica and Ross mourn the death of their grandmother with a little help from the gang, and Monica and her mom come to an unspoken understanding about the relationship between mothers and daughters. Meanwhile, Chandler is irritated by office speculation that he is gay.

Nov 10, 1994

Episode 9 - The One Where Underdog Gets AwayE923m

The One Where Underdog Gets Away

Monica's first Thanksgiving dinner for the gang goes horribly wrong when they all run to the rooftop to see the runaway Underdog balloon from the parade.

Nov 17, 1994

Episode 10 - The One with the MonkeyE1023m

The One with the Monkey

The gang makes--then breaks--a pact to celebrate New Year's Eve without dates. Ross compensates for his loneliness by getting a roommate, a monkey named Marcel.

Dec 15, 1994

Episode 11 - The One with Mrs. BingE1123m

The One with Mrs. Bing

Chandler's romance-novelist mother comes to New York to visit him, and Joey catches her and Ross kissing.

Jan 5, 1995

Episode 12 - The One with the Dozen LasagnasE1223m

The One with the Dozen Lasagnas

Everyone knows the sex of Ross's baby, except for Ross, who doesn't want to find out until it's born. Monica gives Paolo one of the dozen lasagnas she made for her aunt, who doesn't want them anymore because they've got meat in them.

Jan 12, 1995

Episode 13 - The One with the BoobiesE1323m

The One with the Boobies

Chandler accidentally sees Rachel wandering around topless after her shower, so Rachel tries to even the score. And no one can stand Phoebe's new boyfriend, an irritating guy named Roger.

Jan 19, 1995

Episode 14 - The One with the Candy HeartsE1423m

The One with the Candy Hearts

Ross's first date in nine years is on Valentine's Day with a beautiful neighbor. Susan and Carol, also out on a romantic date; end up at the same restaurant. Joey sets Chandler up on a blind date. And Phoebe, Rachel and Monica decide to spend the holiday building a boyfriend bonfire in their apartment.

Feb 9, 1995

Episode 15 - The One with the Stoned GuyE1523m

The One with the Stoned Guy

Monica cooks a gourmet meal for a restaurateur looking for a new chef but, unfortunately, he's stoned. After working as a data processing permanent temp for five years, Chandler gets promoted. And Ross has a date with a beautiful colleague.

Feb 16, 1995

Episode 16 - The One with Two Parts (1)E1623m

The One with Two Parts (1)

Joey falls for Phoebe's twin sister, Ursula, making Phoebe feel neglected. Ross has doubts about parenthood when he attends Lamaze classes with Carol and Susan. Meanwhile, Chandler finds himself between a rock and a hard place, when he is told to fire an employee he is attracted to.

Feb 23, 1995

Episode 17 - The One with Two Parts (2)E1723m

The One with Two Parts (2)

When Rachel sprains her ankle and has no insurance, she cajoles Monica into trading identities so she can use Monica's coverage. When Phoebe's twin sister, Ursula, breaks Joey's heart, Phoebe tries to fix it.

Feb 23, 1995

Episode 18 - The One with All the PokerE1823m

The One with All the Poker

Tired of being referred to by customers as "Excuse me" Rachel interviews for a job as an assistant buyer at Saks Fifth Avenue. She also sees another side of the usually docile Ross when the girls face the boys during a not-so-friendly game of poker.

Mar 2, 1995

Episode 19 - The One Where the Monkey Gets AwayE1923m

The One Where the Monkey Gets Away

The gang searches frantically for Marcel, who slipped out of the apartment while Rachel was baby-sitting him. Just as it looks as though Rachel and Ross might actually spend a romantic evening together, her ex-fiancé barges in and declares his love for her.

Mar 9, 1995

Episode 20 - The One with the Evil OrthodontistE2023m

The One with the Evil Orthodontist

Rachel and Barry start dating again, which is kind of awkward since he's now engaged to Mindy, who wants Rachel to be her maid of honor. Meanwhile, Chandler goes nuts when a woman he likes won't return his phone calls.

Apr 6, 1995

Episode 21 - The One with the Fake MonicaE2123m

The One with the Fake Monica

When Monica's credit card is stolen, she, along with Phoebe and Rachel, decide to catch the thief. Joey enlists his friends to help him come up with a less ethnic-sounding stage name. And Ross finds out that Marcel has reached sexual maturity and needs to be with other monkeys.

Apr 27, 1995

Episode 22 - The One with the Ick FactorE2223m

The One with the Ick Factor

After losing his virginity to her, Monica's boyfriend reveals that he's a high school senior. When Phoebe temps as Chandler's secretary, she finds out a secret.

May 4, 1995

Episode 23 - The One with the BirthE2323m

The One with the Birth

As Monica's biological clock ticks away like a time bomb, Carol goes into labor. Ross, Susan and Phoebe end up getting locked in a closet just as Carol's about to give birth to the baby. And Rachel flirts with an OB/GYN.

May 11, 1995

Episode 24 - The One Where Rachel Finds OutE2423m

The One Where Rachel Finds Out

Joey's new girlfriend wants to go to bed with him but he can't, yet. During Rachel's birthday party, Chandler accidentally lets it slip that Ross is in love with her. However, Ross is on his way to China and Rachel can't decide whether she wants to be more than friends with Ross.

May 18, 1995

Actors

Jennifer Aniston

Jennifer Aniston

Rachel Green

Courteney Cox

Courteney Cox

Monica Geller

Lisa Kudrow

Lisa Kudrow

Phoebe Buffay

Matt LeBlanc

Matt LeBlanc

Joey Tribbiani

Matthew Perry

Matthew Perry

Chandler Bing

David Schwimmer

David Schwimmer

Ross Geller

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