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1. Shard Calculation

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Response:

Calculated Shard: 20 (from laksa111)

2. Crawled Status Check

Query:

curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa020.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://screenrant.com/friends-tv-review/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://screenrant.com/friends-tv-review/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

{"found_url":"https:\/\/screenrant.com\/friends-tv-review\/","crawl_time":1755537680,"first_indexed_time":1733090960,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,screenrant!\/friends-tv-review\/ s443","src_root_hash":"9783366205524469020","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Friends Review: NBC's Genre-Defining Sitcom Is Hilariously Frustrating But Will Always Be Beloved","meta_descriptions":["Friends is still hilarious and heartwarming, showing some important and realistic storylines, despite some jokes and arcs that haven't aged well."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Friends  remains a cultural phenomenon but has gained some classic television vibes after being off the air for 20 years. The genre-defining sitcom has adapted and endured every development in entertainment, seamlessly transitioning from cable to streaming. This is largely due to the unrivaled humor of Jennifer Aniston, Courtney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, the late Matthew Perry, and David Schwimmer.  Once NBC found their six leads, the slice-of-life series fell into place,  setting up a decade of chaotic daily adventures, romantic and professional trials, and the solidification of the friend group that stuck together no matter what. \n                        Friends' Comedy Is Timeless (For The Most Part)\n                \n            Friends' Cast Each Delivers Their Own Style Of Amazing Jokes, Overshadowing The Jokes That Are In Bad Taste\n     The writers and actors honed basic character concepts that all lent themselves incredibly well to comedy, with a particular brand of jokes stemming from each actor that, set against a perfect backdrop of kitschy, high-class, and colorful décor, came together nicely. For me, Chandler's sarcasm and Phoebe's detachment provided the best jokes. There are plenty of razor-sharp quips throughout the series that pack a perfect punch at the moment — and then there are the episodes where the absurdist comedy builds into something completely outlandish, such as the out-of-control trivia competition and race to reveal  Chandler and Monica's relationship . The writers and actors honed basic character concepts that all lend themselves incredibly well to comedy, with a particular brand of jokes stemming from each of the six. A byproduct of most properties that are now a few decades old,  not everything about  Friends'  humor has aged well . The worst offender is the use of LGBTQ+ characters as punchlines, which continues into the later seasons. Joey being the \"dumb\" friend isn't great either, representative of a bad character archetype that still hasn't faded from sitcoms. Joey's character lives on because his intelligence is complemented by his being the sweetest, truest friend of them all. Like most things from the 1990s, people take  Friends  as a product of its time and focus on the good. \n                        Some Of Friends' Core Storylines Are Now Annoying\n                \n            A Lot Of People Are Tired Of Ross & Rachel By Now, While The Supporting Arcs Are Much Better\n     The episodes with offensive jokes are relatively easy to skip. Trickier are the long-running storylines that don't hold up today.  Friends  has some amazing ongoing storylines: the wild twist of Monica and Chandler waking up in bed together is followed by a season of laugh-out-loud shenanigans as they hide their relationship,  and it actually makes sense that they would want to start without the pressure of the rest of the friend group watching them. After they are discovered, their arc for the rest of the series is a strong depiction of an evolving relationship and, eventually, a marriage. Friends acknowledges the emotional and logistic complications of some of these scenarios but emphasizes that nothing takes away from the love. Friends  was also ahead of its time in other regards, most notably through the depiction of unconventional family dynamics and paths to having children. After some initial tension, Ross peacefully co-parents Ben alongside his ex-wife Carol (Jane Sibbett) and her partner Susan (Jessica Hecht). Phoebe is a surrogate for her brother Frank (Giovanni Ribisi) and his wife Alice (Debra Jo Rupp), Rachel becomes a single mother, and Monica and Chandler adopt.  Friends  acknowledges the emotional and logistic complications of some of these scenarios but emphasizes that nothing takes away from the love. What has been less able to face the test of time is the series-long on-and-off mess between  Ross and Rachel . This romance is part of the hook of  Friends  and it is possible to appreciate the recurring \" We were on a break \" joke and their finally getting back together in the end, because it was always meant to be. However,  the drama of it all can come across as immature and indecisive, even without delving into the additional criticism of Ross being untrusting and unsupportive of Rachel's career,  which leads to their first break-up. \n                        Friends Aptly Depicts Realistic Struggles & Friendly Support\n                \n            The Characters Go Through A Lot But Are Always There For Each Other\n     Friends  starts to lose its  je ne sais quoi  towards the end,  and Ross and Rachel pretty much only (and finally) work things out because it's the end. But what never goes away is the main group's dedication to each other. Throughout the series, pretty much every pairing has a moment together that illustrates how any one of them could be there for each other if needed.  Joey and Phoebe  are often paired together in this way because they are the singles, but Chandler comforting Rachel about her feuding parents proves this point. The iconic intro really says everything you need to know about  Friends . Its 10 seasons show a lot of real ups and downs in these people's lives, elevated by awesome comedy and the characters always coming to each other’s rescue.  Phoebe marrying Mike (Paul Rudd) is hugely valuable for the show  because it shows how the group still rises to the occasion of one of them marrying someone outside their circle. With these resonant storylines and gut-busting jokes, while also having survived some major industry changes,  Friends  will likely endure for another generation yet.","attrs_markdown":"# Screen Rant\nMenu\n\n[![ScreenRant logo](https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/assets\/images\/sr-logo-full-colored-light.svg?v=3.0)](https:\/\/screenrant.com\/)\n\nSign in now\n\nClose\n\n- - [Movies](https:\/\/screenrant.com\/movies\/)\n    Submenu\n    - [Movie Features](https:\/\/screenrant.com\/movie-features\/)\n    - [Movie News](https:\/\/screenrant.com\/movie-news\/)\n    - [Movie Reviews](https:\/\/screenrant.com\/movie-reviews\/)\n    - [Movie Lists](https:\/\/screenrant.com\/movie-lists\/)\n    - [Movie Trailers](https:\/\/screenrant.com\/movie-trailers\/)\n  - [TV](https:\/\/screenrant.com\/tv\/)\n    Submenu\n    - [TV Features](https:\/\/screenrant.com\/tv-features\/)\n    - [TV News](https:\/\/screenrant.com\/tv-news\/)\n    - [TV Reviews](https:\/\/screenrant.com\/tv-reviews\/)\n    - [Network TV](https:\/\/screenrant.com\/network-tv\/)\n    - 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The genre-defining sitcom has adapted and endured every development in entertainment, seamlessly transitioning from cable to streaming. This is largely due to the unrivaled humor of Jennifer Aniston, Courtney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, the late Matthew Perry, and David Schwimmer. **Once NBC found their six leads, the slice-of-life series fell into place,** setting up a decade of chaotic daily adventures, romantic and professional trials, and the solidification of the friend group that stuck together no matter what.\n\n##### [Friends](https:\/\/screenrant.com\/db\/tv-show\/friends\/ \"Friends\")\nTV-14\n\n[Comedy](https:\/\/screenrant.com\/tag\/comedy\/)\n\n[Romance](https:\/\/screenrant.com\/tag\/romance\/)\n\n### Cast\n[See All](https:\/\/screenrant.com\/db\/tv-show\/friends\/#cast-cand-crew)\n\n- ![Headshot Of Jennifer Aniston In The Emmy FYC Event for Apple TV+'s 'The Morning Show'](https:\/\/static1.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/instar53811629.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=50&h=65&dpr=2)\n  [Jennifer Aniston](https:\/\/screenrant.com\/tag\/person\/jennifer-aniston\/)\n- ![Headshot Of Courteney Cox In The Los Angeles Premiere Of Warner Bros. Television's 'Shining Vale'](https:\/\/static1.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/instar51224057.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=50&h=65&dpr=2)\n  [Courteney Cox](https:\/\/screenrant.com\/tag\/person\/courteney-cox\/)\n- ![Headshot Of Lisa Kudrow In The NBC's 'Carol Burnett: 90 Years Of Laughter + Love' Birthday Special ](https:\/\/static1.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/instar52495177.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=50&h=65&dpr=2)\n  [Lisa Kudrow](https:\/\/screenrant.com\/tag\/person\/lisa-kudrow\/)\n- ![Headshot Of Matt LeBlanc In The Showtimes Eposodes Viewing Party](https:\/\/static1.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/instar48414933.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=50&h=65&dpr=2)\n  [Matt LeBlanc](https:\/\/screenrant.com\/tag\/person\/matt-leblanc\/)\n\n- [![Crave-Logo](https:\/\/static1.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/crave-logo.jpg?q=49&fit=contain&w=75&h=75&dpr=2)](https:\/\/www.crave.ca\/en\/tv-shows\/friends\/the-one-where-monica-gets-a-roommate-pilot-s1e1)\n- [![Logo-Prime Video.jpg.png](https:\/\/static1.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/logo-prime-video-jpg-png.jpg?q=49&fit=contain&w=75&h=75&dpr=2)](https:\/\/app.primevideo.com\/detail?gti=amzn1.dv.gti.44a9f6af-8cd4-7c83-cdb5-ec411b64824c)\n- [![Logo-Apple TV (4)](https:\/\/static1.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/logo-apple-tv-4.jpg?q=49&fit=contain&w=75&h=75&dpr=2)](https:\/\/tv.apple.com\/ca\/episode\/the-one-where-monica-gets-a-roommate\/umc.cmc.4xp5mwfxoc78h3jehwptdcyw8?at=1000l3V2&ct=app_tv&itscg=30200&itsct=&playableId=tvs.sbd.9001%3A570448136&showId=umc.cmc.4dxfvjbc4rdww1dcp3kbgoaqm)\n\nWhere to watch\n\nClose\n\n#### WHERE TO WATCH\n**Streaming**\n\n- [![Crave-Logo](https:\/\/static1.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/crave-logo.jpg?q=49&fit=contain&w=75&h=75&dpr=2)](https:\/\/www.crave.ca\/en\/tv-shows\/friends\/the-one-where-monica-gets-a-roommate-pilot-s1e1)\n\n**BUY**\n\n- [![Logo-Prime Video.jpg.png](https:\/\/static1.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/logo-prime-video-jpg-png.jpg?q=49&fit=contain&w=75&h=75&dpr=2)](https:\/\/app.primevideo.com\/detail?gti=amzn1.dv.gti.44a9f6af-8cd4-7c83-cdb5-ec411b64824c)\n- [![Logo-Apple TV (4)](https:\/\/static1.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/logo-apple-tv-4.jpg?q=49&fit=contain&w=75&h=75&dpr=2)](https:\/\/tv.apple.com\/ca\/episode\/the-one-where-monica-gets-a-roommate\/umc.cmc.4xp5mwfxoc78h3jehwptdcyw8?at=1000l3V2&ct=app_tv&itscg=30200&itsct=&playableId=tvs.sbd.9001%3A570448136&showId=umc.cmc.4dxfvjbc4rdww1dcp3kbgoaqm)\n\nFriends is a television sitcom that debuted in 1994, revolving around six young New Yorkers navigating the complexities of adulthood. The series highlights their friendship as they support each other through personal and professional challenges, encapsulating the ups and downs of life in a comedic and relatable manner.\n\n**Release Date**\n\nSeptember 22, 1994\n\n**Network**\n\n[NBC](https:\/\/screenrant.com\/tag\/nbc\/)\n\n**Showrunner**\n\nMarta Kauffman\n\n**Directors**\n\nKevin S. Bright, Gary Halvorson, Michael Lembeck, James Burrows, Gail Mancuso, Peter Bonerz, [David Schwimmer](https:\/\/screenrant.com\/tag\/person\/david-schwimmer\/), Robby Benson, Shelley Jensen, Terry Hughes, Dana De Vally Piazza, Alan Myerson, Pamela Fryman, Steve Zuckerman, Thomas Schlamme, Roger Christiansen, Sheldon Epps, Arlene Sanford, David Steinberg, Joe Regalbuto, Mary Kay Place, Paul Lazarus, Sam Simon, Todd Holland\n\n**Writers**\n\nJeff Astrof, Mike Sikowitz, Brian Boyle, Patty Lin, Bill Lawrence, R. Lee Fleming Jr.\n\n**Seasons**\n\n10\n\nExpand Collapse\n## Friends' Comedy Is Timeless (For The Most Part)\n### Friends' Cast Each Delivers Their Own Style Of Amazing Jokes, Overshadowing The Jokes That Are In Bad Taste\n- ![Monica and Chandler find out they are having twins in friends](https:\/\/static1.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/monica-and-chandler-find-out-they-are-having-twins-in-friends.jpg?q=70&fit=crop&w=750&h=422&dpr=1)\n- ![Rachel on the phone in her wedding dress in the pilot episode of Friends](https:\/\/static1.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/rachel-on-the-phone-in-her-wedding-dress-in-the-pilot-episode-of-friends.jpg?q=70&fit=crop&w=750&h=422&dpr=1)\n- ![Ross, Chandler and Joey playing the Trivia Quiz in Friends](https:\/\/static1.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/mv5bogq1owq1mjetoti3zi00mgm4lwfmnjctyjk5mzi5nwm1ztzhxkeyxkfqcgdeqxvymzu0ntc0mdy-_v1_-1-1.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=750&h=422&dpr=2)\n- ![A shocked Phoebe and Rachel look out the window in Friends](https:\/\/static1.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/a-shocked-phoebe-and-rachel-look-out-the-window-in-friends.jpg?q=70&fit=crop&w=750&h=422&dpr=1)\n- ![Ross Geller dressed as the Holiday Armadillo in Friends](https:\/\/static1.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/the-one-with-the-holiday-armadillo-1.jpg?q=70&fit=crop&w=750&h=422&dpr=1)\n- ![Monica Rachel and Phoebe sitting on the couch in wedding dresses and eating popcorn in Friends](https:\/\/static1.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Monica-Rachel-And-Phoebe-In-Friends.jpg?q=70&fit=crop&w=750&h=422&dpr=1)\n\n- ![Monica and Chandler find out they are having twins in friends](https:\/\/static1.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/monica-and-chandler-find-out-they-are-having-twins-in-friends.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=145&h=80&dpr=2)\n- ![Rachel on the phone in her wedding dress in the pilot episode of Friends](https:\/\/static1.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/rachel-on-the-phone-in-her-wedding-dress-in-the-pilot-episode-of-friends.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=145&h=80&dpr=2)\n- ![Ross, Chandler and Joey playing the Trivia Quiz in Friends](https:\/\/static1.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/mv5bogq1owq1mjetoti3zi00mgm4lwfmnjctyjk5mzi5nwm1ztzhxkeyxkfqcgdeqxvymzu0ntc0mdy-_v1_-1-1.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=145&h=80&dpr=2)\n- ![A shocked Phoebe and Rachel look out the window in Friends](https:\/\/static1.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/a-shocked-phoebe-and-rachel-look-out-the-window-in-friends.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=145&h=80&dpr=2)\n- ![Ross Geller dressed as the Holiday Armadillo in Friends](https:\/\/static1.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/the-one-with-the-holiday-armadillo-1.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=145&h=80&dpr=2)\n- ![Monica Rachel and Phoebe sitting on the couch in wedding dresses and eating popcorn in Friends](https:\/\/static1.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Monica-Rachel-And-Phoebe-In-Friends.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=145&h=80&dpr=2)\n\nClose\n\n- ![Monica and Chandler find out they are having twins in friends](https:\/\/static1.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/monica-and-chandler-find-out-they-are-having-twins-in-friends.jpg?q=70&fit=crop&w=767&h=425&dpr=1)\n- ![Rachel on the phone in her wedding dress in the pilot episode of Friends](https:\/\/static1.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/rachel-on-the-phone-in-her-wedding-dress-in-the-pilot-episode-of-friends.jpg?q=70&fit=crop&w=767&h=425&dpr=1)\n- ![Ross, Chandler and Joey playing the Trivia Quiz in Friends](https:\/\/static1.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/mv5bogq1owq1mjetoti3zi00mgm4lwfmnjctyjk5mzi5nwm1ztzhxkeyxkfqcgdeqxvymzu0ntc0mdy-_v1_-1-1.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=767&h=425&dpr=2)\n- ![A shocked Phoebe and Rachel look out the window in Friends](https:\/\/static1.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/a-shocked-phoebe-and-rachel-look-out-the-window-in-friends.jpg?q=70&fit=crop&w=767&h=425&dpr=1)\n- ![Ross Geller dressed as the Holiday Armadillo in Friends](https:\/\/static1.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/the-one-with-the-holiday-armadillo-1.jpg?q=70&fit=crop&w=767&h=425&dpr=1)\n- ![Monica Rachel and Phoebe sitting on the couch in wedding dresses and eating popcorn in Friends](https:\/\/static1.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Monica-Rachel-And-Phoebe-In-Friends.jpg?q=70&fit=crop&w=767&h=425&dpr=1)\n\n- ![Monica and Chandler find out they are having twins in friends](https:\/\/static1.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/monica-and-chandler-find-out-they-are-having-twins-in-friends.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=145&h=75&dpr=2)\n- ![Rachel on the phone in her wedding dress in the pilot episode of Friends](https:\/\/static1.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/rachel-on-the-phone-in-her-wedding-dress-in-the-pilot-episode-of-friends.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=145&h=75&dpr=2)\n- ![Ross, Chandler and Joey playing the Trivia Quiz in Friends](https:\/\/static1.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/mv5bogq1owq1mjetoti3zi00mgm4lwfmnjctyjk5mzi5nwm1ztzhxkeyxkfqcgdeqxvymzu0ntc0mdy-_v1_-1-1.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=145&h=75&dpr=2)\n- ![A shocked Phoebe and Rachel look out the window in Friends](https:\/\/static1.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/a-shocked-phoebe-and-rachel-look-out-the-window-in-friends.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=145&h=75&dpr=2)\n- ![Ross Geller dressed as the Holiday Armadillo in Friends](https:\/\/static1.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/the-one-with-the-holiday-armadillo-1.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=145&h=75&dpr=2)\n- ![Monica Rachel and Phoebe sitting on the couch in wedding dresses and eating popcorn in Friends](https:\/\/static1.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Monica-Rachel-And-Phoebe-In-Friends.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=145&h=75&dpr=2)\n\nClose\n\nThe writers and actors honed basic character concepts that all lent themselves incredibly well to comedy, with a particular brand of jokes stemming from each actor that, set against a perfect backdrop of kitschy, high-class, and colorful décor, came together nicely. For me, Chandler's sarcasm and Phoebe's detachment provided the best jokes. There are plenty of razor-sharp quips throughout the series that pack a perfect punch at the moment — and then there are the episodes where the absurdist comedy builds into something completely outlandish, such as the out-of-control trivia competition and race to reveal [Chandler and Monica's relationship](https:\/\/screenrant.com\/friends-monica-chandler-relationship-timeline-each-season\/).\n\nThe writers and actors honed basic character concepts that all lend themselves incredibly well to comedy, with a particular brand of jokes stemming from each of the six.\n\nA byproduct of most properties that are now a few decades old, **not everything about *Friends'* humor has aged well*.*** The worst offender is the use of LGBTQ+ characters as punchlines, which continues into the later seasons. Joey being the \"dumb\" friend isn't great either, representative of a bad character archetype that still hasn't faded from sitcoms. Joey's character lives on because his intelligence is complemented by his being the sweetest, truest friend of them all. Like most things from the 1990s, people take *Friends* as a product of its time and focus on the good.\n\n## Some Of Friends' Core Storylines Are Now Annoying\n### A Lot Of People Are Tired Of Ross & Rachel By Now, While The Supporting Arcs Are Much Better\n- ![Ross and Rachel in bed in Friends](https:\/\/static1.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/ross-and-rachel-in-bed-in-friends.jpg?q=70&fit=crop&w=750&h=422&dpr=1)\n  \n  Ross and Rachel in bed in Friends\n- ![Ross, Rachel, Chandler and Monica on the couch in Friends season 10](https:\/\/static1.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ross-rachel-chandler-and-monica-on-the-couch-in-friends-season-10.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=750&h=422&dpr=2)\n  \n  Ross, Rachel, Chandler and Monica on the couch in Friends season 10\n- ![matt le blanc as joey in friends looking shocked.](https:\/\/static1.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/friends-joey-shocked.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=750&h=422&dpr=2)\n  \n  matt le blanc as joey in friends looking shocked.\n- ![Ross and Emily at their wedding in Friends](https:\/\/static1.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/David-Schwimmer-in-Friends-For-entry-Monica-saves-Rosss-wedding.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=750&h=422&dpr=2)\n  \n  Ross and Emily at their wedding in Friends\n- ![Courteny Cox wearing a fat suit and sitting at the dinner table as Fat Monica in Friends.](https:\/\/static1.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Friends-Fat-Monica.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=750&h=422&dpr=2)\n  \n  Friends Fat Monica\n\n- ![Ross and Rachel in bed in Friends](https:\/\/static1.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/ross-and-rachel-in-bed-in-friends.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=145&h=80&dpr=2)\n- ![Ross, Rachel, Chandler and Monica on the couch in Friends season 10](https:\/\/static1.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ross-rachel-chandler-and-monica-on-the-couch-in-friends-season-10.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=145&h=80&dpr=2)\n- ![matt le blanc as joey in friends looking shocked.](https:\/\/static1.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/friends-joey-shocked.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=145&h=80&dpr=2)\n- ![Ross and Emily at their wedding in Friends](https:\/\/static1.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/David-Schwimmer-in-Friends-For-entry-Monica-saves-Rosss-wedding.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=145&h=80&dpr=2)\n- ![Courteny Cox wearing a fat suit and sitting at the dinner table as Fat Monica in Friends.](https:\/\/static1.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Friends-Fat-Monica.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=145&h=80&dpr=2)\n\nClose\n\n- ![Ross and Rachel in bed in Friends](https:\/\/static1.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/ross-and-rachel-in-bed-in-friends.jpg?q=70&fit=crop&w=767&h=425&dpr=1)\n  \n  Ross and Rachel in bed in Friends\n- ![Ross, Rachel, Chandler and Monica on the couch in Friends season 10](https:\/\/static1.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ross-rachel-chandler-and-monica-on-the-couch-in-friends-season-10.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=767&h=425&dpr=2)\n  \n  Ross, Rachel, Chandler and Monica on the couch in Friends season 10\n- ![matt le blanc as joey in friends looking shocked.](https:\/\/static1.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/friends-joey-shocked.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=767&h=425&dpr=2)\n  \n  matt le blanc as joey in friends looking shocked.\n- ![Ross and Emily at their wedding in Friends](https:\/\/static1.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/David-Schwimmer-in-Friends-For-entry-Monica-saves-Rosss-wedding.jpg?q=70&fit=crop&w=767&h=425&dpr=1)\n  \n  Ross and Emily at their wedding in Friends\n- ![Courteny Cox wearing a fat suit and sitting at the dinner table as Fat Monica in Friends.](https:\/\/static1.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Friends-Fat-Monica.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=767&h=425&dpr=2)\n  \n  Friends Fat Monica\n\n- ![Ross and Rachel in bed in Friends](https:\/\/static1.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/ross-and-rachel-in-bed-in-friends.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=145&h=75&dpr=2)\n- ![Ross, Rachel, Chandler and Monica on the couch in Friends season 10](https:\/\/static1.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ross-rachel-chandler-and-monica-on-the-couch-in-friends-season-10.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=145&h=75&dpr=2)\n- ![matt le blanc as joey in friends looking shocked.](https:\/\/static1.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/friends-joey-shocked.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=145&h=75&dpr=2)\n- ![Ross and Emily at their wedding in Friends](https:\/\/static1.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/David-Schwimmer-in-Friends-For-entry-Monica-saves-Rosss-wedding.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=145&h=75&dpr=2)\n- ![Courteny Cox wearing a fat suit and sitting at the dinner table as Fat Monica in Friends.](https:\/\/static1.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Friends-Fat-Monica.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=145&h=75&dpr=2)\n\nClose\n\nThe episodes with offensive jokes are relatively easy to skip. Trickier are the long-running storylines that don't hold up today. ***Friends* has some amazing ongoing storylines: the wild twist of Monica and Chandler waking up in bed together is followed by a season of laugh-out-loud shenanigans as they hide their relationship,** and it actually makes sense that they would want to start without the pressure of the rest of the friend group watching them. After they are discovered, their arc for the rest of the series is a strong depiction of an evolving relationship and, eventually, a marriage.\n\nFriends acknowledges the emotional and logistic complications of some of these scenarios but emphasizes that nothing takes away from the love.\n\n*Friends* was also ahead of its time in other regards, most notably through the depiction of unconventional family dynamics and paths to having children. After some initial tension, Ross peacefully co-parents Ben alongside his ex-wife Carol (Jane Sibbett) and her partner Susan (Jessica Hecht). Phoebe is a surrogate for her brother Frank (Giovanni Ribisi) and his wife Alice (Debra Jo Rupp), Rachel becomes a single mother, and Monica and Chandler adopt. *Friends* acknowledges the emotional and logistic complications of some of these scenarios but emphasizes that nothing takes away from the love.\n\nWhat has been less able to face the test of time is the series-long on-and-off mess between [Ross and Rachel](https:\/\/screenrant.com\/friends-ross-rachel-relationship-break-timeline\/). This romance is part of the hook of *Friends* and it is possible to appreciate the recurring \"*We were on a break*\" joke and their finally getting back together in the end, because it was always meant to be. However, **the drama of it all can come across as immature and indecisive, even without delving into the additional criticism of Ross being untrusting and unsupportive of Rachel's career,** which leads to their first break-up.\n\n## Friends Aptly Depicts Realistic Struggles & Friendly Support\n### The Characters Go Through A Lot But Are Always There For Each Other\n- ![Ross talking in the apartment while Joey, Monica, and Rachel listen and Phoebe pours herself some milk in Friends](https:\/\/static1.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/ross-talking-in-the-apartment-while-joey-monica-and-rachel-listen-and-phoebe-pours-herself-some-milk.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=750&h=422&dpr=2)\n- ![courteney cox and jennifer aniston as monica and rachel at a party in friends.](https:\/\/static1.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/friends-monica-and-rachel.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=750&h=422&dpr=2)\n  \n  courteney cox and jennifer aniston as monica and rachel at a party in friends.\n- ![Joey and ursula on the Central Perk in Friends (1)](https:\/\/static1.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/joey-and-ursula-on-the-central-perk-in-friends-1.png?q=70&fit=crop&w=750&h=422&dpr=1)\n- ![Mike and Phoebe in Friends series finale getting married](https:\/\/static1.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/mike-and-phoebe-in-friends-series-finale-getting-married.jpg?q=70&fit=crop&w=750&h=422&dpr=1)\n  \n  Mike and Phoebe in Friends series finale getting married\n- ![Joey, Phoebe, Rachel, Ross, Chandler, and Monica Standing in the Apartment in the Finale of Friends](https:\/\/static1.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Friends-Finale.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=750&h=422&dpr=2)\n  \n  Joey, Phoebe, Rachel, Ross, Chandler, and Monica in Friends' Finale\n\n- ![Ross talking in the apartment while Joey, Monica, and Rachel listen and Phoebe pours herself some milk in Friends](https:\/\/static1.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/ross-talking-in-the-apartment-while-joey-monica-and-rachel-listen-and-phoebe-pours-herself-some-milk.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=145&h=80&dpr=2)\n- ![courteney cox and jennifer aniston as monica and rachel at a party in friends.](https:\/\/static1.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/friends-monica-and-rachel.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=145&h=80&dpr=2)\n- ![Joey and ursula on the Central Perk in Friends (1)](https:\/\/static1.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/joey-and-ursula-on-the-central-perk-in-friends-1.png?q=49&fit=crop&w=145&h=80&dpr=2)\n- ![Mike and Phoebe in Friends series finale getting married](https:\/\/static1.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/mike-and-phoebe-in-friends-series-finale-getting-married.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=145&h=80&dpr=2)\n- ![Joey, Phoebe, Rachel, Ross, Chandler, and Monica Standing in the Apartment in the Finale of Friends](https:\/\/static1.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Friends-Finale.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=145&h=80&dpr=2)\n\nClose\n\n- ![Ross talking in the apartment while Joey, Monica, and Rachel listen and Phoebe pours herself some milk in Friends](https:\/\/static1.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/ross-talking-in-the-apartment-while-joey-monica-and-rachel-listen-and-phoebe-pours-herself-some-milk.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=767&h=425&dpr=2)\n- ![courteney cox and jennifer aniston as monica and rachel at a party in friends.](https:\/\/static1.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/friends-monica-and-rachel.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=767&h=425&dpr=2)\n  \n  courteney cox and jennifer aniston as monica and rachel at a party in friends.\n- ![Joey and ursula on the Central Perk in Friends (1)](https:\/\/static1.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/joey-and-ursula-on-the-central-perk-in-friends-1.png?q=70&fit=crop&w=767&h=425&dpr=1)\n- ![Mike and Phoebe in Friends series finale getting married](https:\/\/static1.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/mike-and-phoebe-in-friends-series-finale-getting-married.jpg?q=70&fit=crop&w=767&h=425&dpr=1)\n  \n  Mike and Phoebe in Friends series finale getting married\n- ![Joey, Phoebe, Rachel, Ross, Chandler, and Monica Standing in the Apartment in the Finale of Friends](https:\/\/static1.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Friends-Finale.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=767&h=425&dpr=2)\n  \n  Joey, Phoebe, Rachel, Ross, Chandler, and Monica in Friends' Finale\n\n- ![Ross talking in the apartment while Joey, Monica, and Rachel listen and Phoebe pours herself some milk in Friends](https:\/\/static1.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/ross-talking-in-the-apartment-while-joey-monica-and-rachel-listen-and-phoebe-pours-herself-some-milk.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=145&h=75&dpr=2)\n- ![courteney cox and jennifer aniston as monica and rachel at a party in friends.](https:\/\/static1.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/friends-monica-and-rachel.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=145&h=75&dpr=2)\n- ![Joey and ursula on the Central Perk in Friends (1)](https:\/\/static1.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/joey-and-ursula-on-the-central-perk-in-friends-1.png?q=49&fit=crop&w=145&h=75&dpr=2)\n- ![Mike and Phoebe in Friends series finale getting married](https:\/\/static1.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/mike-and-phoebe-in-friends-series-finale-getting-married.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=145&h=75&dpr=2)\n- ![Joey, Phoebe, Rachel, Ross, Chandler, and Monica Standing in the Apartment in the Finale of Friends](https:\/\/static1.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Friends-Finale.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=145&h=75&dpr=2)\n\nClose\n\n***Friends* starts to lose its *je ne sais quoi* towards the end,** and Ross and Rachel pretty much only (and finally) work things out because it's the end. But what never goes away is the main group's dedication to each other. Throughout the series, pretty much every pairing has a moment together that illustrates how any one of them could be there for each other if needed. [Joey and Phoebe](https:\/\/screenrant.com\/friends-times-phoebe-joey-almost-got-together\/) are often paired together in this way because they are the singles, but Chandler comforting Rachel about her feuding parents proves this point.\n\nThe iconic intro really says everything you need to know about *Friends*. Its 10 seasons show a lot of real ups and downs in these people's lives, elevated by awesome comedy and the characters always coming to each other’s rescue. **Phoebe marrying Mike (Paul Rudd) is hugely valuable for the show** because it shows how the group still rises to the occasion of one of them marrying someone outside their circle. With these resonant storylines and gut-busting jokes, while also having survived some major industry changes, ***Friends*** will likely endure for another generation yet.\n\n![0344177\\_poster\\_w780.jpg](https:\/\/static1.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/0344177_poster_w780.jpg?q=49&fit=contain&w=480&dpr=2)\n\n### Your Rating\nclose\n\n10 stars\n\n9 stars\n\n8 stars\n\n7 stars\n\n6 stars\n\n5 stars\n\n4 stars\n\n3 stars\n\n2 stars\n\n1 star\n\nRate Now\n\n0*\/10*\n\n[Leave a Review](https:\/\/screenrant.com\/db\/tv-show\/friends\/#thread)\n\nYour comment has not been saved\n\nLike\n\nFollow\n\nFollowed\n\n##### [Friends](https:\/\/screenrant.com\/db\/tv-show\/friends\/ \"Friends\")\nTV-14\n\n[Comedy](https:\/\/screenrant.com\/tag\/comedy\/)\n\n[Romance](https:\/\/screenrant.com\/tag\/romance\/)\n\n![ScreenRant logo](https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/assets\/images\/sr-logo-icon-colored-dark.svg)\n\n8*\/10*\n\n175\n\n8\\.5*\/10*\n\n**Release Date**\n\n1994 - 2004\n\n**Network**\n\n[NBC](https:\/\/screenrant.com\/tag\/nbc\/)\n\n**Showrunner**\n\nMarta Kauffman\n\n### Cast\n[See All](https:\/\/screenrant.com\/db\/tv-show\/friends\/#cast-cand-crew)\n\n- ![Headshot Of Jennifer Aniston In The Emmy FYC Event for Apple TV+'s 'The Morning Show'](https:\/\/static1.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/instar53811629.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=50&h=65&dpr=2)\n  [Jennifer Aniston](https:\/\/screenrant.com\/tag\/person\/jennifer-aniston\/)\n  \n  Rachel Green\n- ![Headshot Of Courteney Cox In The Los Angeles Premiere Of Warner Bros. 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Boilerpipe Text	Friends remains a cultural phenomenon but has gained some classic television vibes after being off the air for 20 years. The genre-defining sitcom has adapted and endured every development in entertainment, seamlessly transitioning from cable to streaming. This is largely due to the unrivaled humor of Jennifer Aniston, Courtney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, the late Matthew Perry, and David Schwimmer. Once NBC found their six leads, the slice-of-life series fell into place, setting up a decade of chaotic daily adventures, romantic and professional trials, and the solidification of the friend group that stuck together no matter what. Friends' Comedy Is Timeless (For The Most Part) Friends' Cast Each Delivers Their Own Style Of Amazing Jokes, Overshadowing The Jokes That Are In Bad Taste The writers and actors honed basic character concepts that all lent themselves incredibly well to comedy, with a particular brand of jokes stemming from each actor that, set against a perfect backdrop of kitschy, high-class, and colorful décor, came together nicely. For me, Chandler's sarcasm and Phoebe's detachment provided the best jokes. There are plenty of razor-sharp quips throughout the series that pack a perfect punch at the moment — and then there are the episodes where the absurdist comedy builds into something completely outlandish, such as the out-of-control trivia competition and race to reveal Chandler and Monica's relationship . The writers and actors honed basic character concepts that all lend themselves incredibly well to comedy, with a particular brand of jokes stemming from each of the six. A byproduct of most properties that are now a few decades old, not everything about Friends' humor has aged well . The worst offender is the use of LGBTQ+ characters as punchlines, which continues into the later seasons. Joey being the "dumb" friend isn't great either, representative of a bad character archetype that still hasn't faded from sitcoms. Joey's character lives on because his intelligence is complemented by his being the sweetest, truest friend of them all. Like most things from the 1990s, people take Friends as a product of its time and focus on the good. Some Of Friends' Core Storylines Are Now Annoying A Lot Of People Are Tired Of Ross & Rachel By Now, While The Supporting Arcs Are Much Better The episodes with offensive jokes are relatively easy to skip. Trickier are the long-running storylines that don't hold up today. Friends has some amazing ongoing storylines: the wild twist of Monica and Chandler waking up in bed together is followed by a season of laugh-out-loud shenanigans as they hide their relationship, and it actually makes sense that they would want to start without the pressure of the rest of the friend group watching them. After they are discovered, their arc for the rest of the series is a strong depiction of an evolving relationship and, eventually, a marriage. Friends acknowledges the emotional and logistic complications of some of these scenarios but emphasizes that nothing takes away from the love. Friends was also ahead of its time in other regards, most notably through the depiction of unconventional family dynamics and paths to having children. After some initial tension, Ross peacefully co-parents Ben alongside his ex-wife Carol (Jane Sibbett) and her partner Susan (Jessica Hecht). Phoebe is a surrogate for her brother Frank (Giovanni Ribisi) and his wife Alice (Debra Jo Rupp), Rachel becomes a single mother, and Monica and Chandler adopt. Friends acknowledges the emotional and logistic complications of some of these scenarios but emphasizes that nothing takes away from the love. What has been less able to face the test of time is the series-long on-and-off mess between Ross and Rachel . This romance is part of the hook of Friends and it is possible to appreciate the recurring " We were on a break " joke and their finally getting back together in the end, because it was always meant to be. However, the drama of it all can come across as immature and indecisive, even without delving into the additional criticism of Ross being untrusting and unsupportive of Rachel's career, which leads to their first break-up. Friends Aptly Depicts Realistic Struggles & Friendly Support The Characters Go Through A Lot But Are Always There For Each Other Friends starts to lose its je ne sais quoi towards the end, and Ross and Rachel pretty much only (and finally) work things out because it's the end. But what never goes away is the main group's dedication to each other. Throughout the series, pretty much every pairing has a moment together that illustrates how any one of them could be there for each other if needed. Joey and Phoebe are often paired together in this way because they are the singles, but Chandler comforting Rachel about her feuding parents proves this point. The iconic intro really says everything you need to know about Friends . Its 10 seasons show a lot of real ups and downs in these people's lives, elevated by awesome comedy and the characters always coming to each other’s rescue. Phoebe marrying Mike (Paul Rudd) is hugely valuable for the show because it shows how the group still rises to the occasion of one of them marrying someone outside their circle. With these resonant storylines and gut-busting jokes, while also having survived some major industry changes, Friends will likely endure for another generation yet.
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The genre-defining sitcom has adapted and endured every development in entertainment, seamlessly transitioning from cable to streaming. This is largely due to the unrivaled humor of Jennifer Aniston, Courtney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, the late Matthew Perry, and David Schwimmer. Once NBC found their six leads, the slice-of-life series fell into place,* setting up a decade of chaotic daily adventures, romantic and professional trials, and the solidification of the friend group that stuck together no matter what. ##### [Friends](https://screenrant.com/db/tv-show/friends/ "Friends") TV-14 [Comedy](https://screenrant.com/tag/comedy/) [Romance](https://screenrant.com/tag/romance/) ### Cast [See All](https://screenrant.com/db/tv-show/friends/#cast-cand-crew) - ![Headshot Of Jennifer Aniston In The Emmy FYC Event for Apple TV+'s 'The Morning Show'](https://static1.srcdn.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/instar53811629.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=50&h=65&dpr=2) [Jennifer Aniston](https://screenrant.com/tag/person/jennifer-aniston/) - ![Headshot Of Courteney Cox In The Los Angeles Premiere Of Warner Bros. 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The series highlights their friendship as they support each other through personal and professional challenges, encapsulating the ups and downs of life in a comedic and relatable manner. Release Date September 22, 1994 Network [NBC](https://screenrant.com/tag/nbc/) Showrunner Marta Kauffman Directors Kevin S. Bright, Gary Halvorson, Michael Lembeck, James Burrows, Gail Mancuso, Peter Bonerz, [David Schwimmer](https://screenrant.com/tag/person/david-schwimmer/), Robby Benson, Shelley Jensen, Terry Hughes, Dana De Vally Piazza, Alan Myerson, Pamela Fryman, Steve Zuckerman, Thomas Schlamme, Roger Christiansen, Sheldon Epps, Arlene Sanford, David Steinberg, Joe Regalbuto, Mary Kay Place, Paul Lazarus, Sam Simon, Todd Holland Writers Jeff Astrof, Mike Sikowitz, Brian Boyle, Patty Lin, Bill Lawrence, R. Lee Fleming Jr. Seasons 10 Expand Collapse ## Friends' Comedy Is Timeless (For The Most Part) ### Friends' Cast Each Delivers Their Own Style Of Amazing Jokes, Overshadowing The Jokes That Are In Bad Taste - ![Monica and Chandler find out they are having twins in friends](https://static1.srcdn.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/monica-and-chandler-find-out-they-are-having-twins-in-friends.jpg?q=70&fit=crop&w=750&h=422&dpr=1) - ![Rachel on the phone in her wedding dress in the pilot episode of Friends](https://static1.srcdn.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/rachel-on-the-phone-in-her-wedding-dress-in-the-pilot-episode-of-friends.jpg?q=70&fit=crop&w=750&h=422&dpr=1) - ![Ross, Chandler and Joey playing the Trivia Quiz in Friends](https://static1.srcdn.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/mv5bogq1owq1mjetoti3zi00mgm4lwfmnjctyjk5mzi5nwm1ztzhxkeyxkfqcgdeqxvymzu0ntc0mdy-_v1_-1-1.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=750&h=422&dpr=2) - ![A shocked Phoebe and Rachel look out the window in Friends](https://static1.srcdn.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/a-shocked-phoebe-and-rachel-look-out-the-window-in-friends.jpg?q=70&fit=crop&w=750&h=422&dpr=1) - ![Ross Geller dressed as the Holiday Armadillo in Friends](https://static1.srcdn.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/the-one-with-the-holiday-armadillo-1.jpg?q=70&fit=crop&w=750&h=422&dpr=1) - ![Monica Rachel and Phoebe sitting on the couch in wedding dresses and eating popcorn in Friends](https://static1.srcdn.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Monica-Rachel-And-Phoebe-In-Friends.jpg?q=70&fit=crop&w=750&h=422&dpr=1) - ![Monica and Chandler find out they are having twins in friends](https://static1.srcdn.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/monica-and-chandler-find-out-they-are-having-twins-in-friends.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=145&h=80&dpr=2) - ![Rachel on the phone in her wedding dress in the pilot episode of Friends](https://static1.srcdn.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/rachel-on-the-phone-in-her-wedding-dress-in-the-pilot-episode-of-friends.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=145&h=80&dpr=2) - ![Ross, Chandler and Joey playing the Trivia Quiz in Friends](https://static1.srcdn.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/mv5bogq1owq1mjetoti3zi00mgm4lwfmnjctyjk5mzi5nwm1ztzhxkeyxkfqcgdeqxvymzu0ntc0mdy-_v1_-1-1.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=145&h=80&dpr=2) - ![A shocked Phoebe and Rachel look out the window in Friends](https://static1.srcdn.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/a-shocked-phoebe-and-rachel-look-out-the-window-in-friends.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=145&h=80&dpr=2) - ![Ross Geller dressed as the Holiday Armadillo in Friends](https://static1.srcdn.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/the-one-with-the-holiday-armadillo-1.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=145&h=80&dpr=2) - ![Monica Rachel and Phoebe sitting on the couch in wedding dresses and eating popcorn in Friends](https://static1.srcdn.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Monica-Rachel-And-Phoebe-In-Friends.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=145&h=80&dpr=2) Close - ![Monica and Chandler find out they are having twins in friends](https://static1.srcdn.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/monica-and-chandler-find-out-they-are-having-twins-in-friends.jpg?q=70&fit=crop&w=767&h=425&dpr=1) - ![Rachel on the phone in her wedding dress in the pilot episode of Friends](https://static1.srcdn.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/rachel-on-the-phone-in-her-wedding-dress-in-the-pilot-episode-of-friends.jpg?q=70&fit=crop&w=767&h=425&dpr=1) - ![Ross, Chandler and Joey playing the Trivia Quiz in Friends](https://static1.srcdn.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/mv5bogq1owq1mjetoti3zi00mgm4lwfmnjctyjk5mzi5nwm1ztzhxkeyxkfqcgdeqxvymzu0ntc0mdy-_v1_-1-1.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=767&h=425&dpr=2) - ![A shocked Phoebe and Rachel look out the window in Friends](https://static1.srcdn.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/a-shocked-phoebe-and-rachel-look-out-the-window-in-friends.jpg?q=70&fit=crop&w=767&h=425&dpr=1) - ![Ross Geller dressed as the Holiday Armadillo in Friends](https://static1.srcdn.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/the-one-with-the-holiday-armadillo-1.jpg?q=70&fit=crop&w=767&h=425&dpr=1) - ![Monica Rachel and Phoebe sitting on the couch in wedding dresses and eating popcorn in Friends](https://static1.srcdn.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Monica-Rachel-And-Phoebe-In-Friends.jpg?q=70&fit=crop&w=767&h=425&dpr=1) - ![Monica and Chandler find out they are having twins in friends](https://static1.srcdn.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/monica-and-chandler-find-out-they-are-having-twins-in-friends.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=145&h=75&dpr=2) - ![Rachel on the phone in her wedding dress in the pilot episode of Friends](https://static1.srcdn.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/rachel-on-the-phone-in-her-wedding-dress-in-the-pilot-episode-of-friends.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=145&h=75&dpr=2) - ![Ross, Chandler and Joey playing the Trivia Quiz in Friends](https://static1.srcdn.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/mv5bogq1owq1mjetoti3zi00mgm4lwfmnjctyjk5mzi5nwm1ztzhxkeyxkfqcgdeqxvymzu0ntc0mdy-_v1_-1-1.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=145&h=75&dpr=2) - ![A shocked Phoebe and Rachel look out the window in Friends](https://static1.srcdn.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/a-shocked-phoebe-and-rachel-look-out-the-window-in-friends.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=145&h=75&dpr=2) - ![Ross Geller dressed as the Holiday Armadillo in Friends](https://static1.srcdn.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/the-one-with-the-holiday-armadillo-1.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=145&h=75&dpr=2) - ![Monica Rachel and Phoebe sitting on the couch in wedding dresses and eating popcorn in Friends](https://static1.srcdn.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Monica-Rachel-And-Phoebe-In-Friends.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=145&h=75&dpr=2) Close The writers and actors honed basic character concepts that all lent themselves incredibly well to comedy, with a particular brand of jokes stemming from each actor that, set against a perfect backdrop of kitschy, high-class, and colorful décor, came together nicely. For me, Chandler's sarcasm and Phoebe's detachment provided the best jokes. There are plenty of razor-sharp quips throughout the series that pack a perfect punch at the moment — and then there are the episodes where the absurdist comedy builds into something completely outlandish, such as the out-of-control trivia competition and race to reveal [Chandler and Monica's relationship](https://screenrant.com/friends-monica-chandler-relationship-timeline-each-season/). The writers and actors honed basic character concepts that all lend themselves incredibly well to comedy, with a particular brand of jokes stemming from each of the six. A byproduct of most properties that are now a few decades old, *not everything about Friends'* humor has aged well.** The worst offender is the use of LGBTQ+ characters as punchlines, which continues into the later seasons. Joey being the "dumb" friend isn't great either, representative of a bad character archetype that still hasn't faded from sitcoms. Joey's character lives on because his intelligence is complemented by his being the sweetest, truest friend of them all. Like most things from the 1990s, people take Friends as a product of its time and focus on the good. ## Some Of Friends' Core Storylines Are Now Annoying ### A Lot Of People Are Tired Of Ross & Rachel By Now, While The Supporting Arcs Are Much Better - ![Ross and Rachel in bed in Friends](https://static1.srcdn.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/ross-and-rachel-in-bed-in-friends.jpg?q=70&fit=crop&w=750&h=422&dpr=1) Ross and Rachel in bed in Friends - ![Ross, Rachel, Chandler and Monica on the couch in Friends season 10](https://static1.srcdn.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/ross-rachel-chandler-and-monica-on-the-couch-in-friends-season-10.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=750&h=422&dpr=2) Ross, Rachel, Chandler and Monica on the couch in Friends season 10 - ![matt le blanc as joey in friends looking shocked.](https://static1.srcdn.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/friends-joey-shocked.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=750&h=422&dpr=2) matt le blanc as joey in friends looking shocked. - ![Ross and Emily at their wedding in Friends](https://static1.srcdn.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/David-Schwimmer-in-Friends-For-entry-Monica-saves-Rosss-wedding.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=750&h=422&dpr=2) Ross and Emily at their wedding in Friends - ![Courteny Cox wearing a fat suit and sitting at the dinner table as Fat Monica in Friends.](https://static1.srcdn.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Friends-Fat-Monica.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=750&h=422&dpr=2) Friends Fat Monica - ![Ross and Rachel in bed in Friends](https://static1.srcdn.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/ross-and-rachel-in-bed-in-friends.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=145&h=80&dpr=2) - ![Ross, Rachel, Chandler and Monica on the couch in Friends season 10](https://static1.srcdn.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/ross-rachel-chandler-and-monica-on-the-couch-in-friends-season-10.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=145&h=80&dpr=2) - ![matt le blanc as joey in friends looking shocked.](https://static1.srcdn.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/friends-joey-shocked.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=145&h=80&dpr=2) - ![Ross and Emily at their wedding in Friends](https://static1.srcdn.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/David-Schwimmer-in-Friends-For-entry-Monica-saves-Rosss-wedding.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=145&h=80&dpr=2) - ![Courteny Cox wearing a fat suit and sitting at the dinner table as Fat Monica in Friends.](https://static1.srcdn.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Friends-Fat-Monica.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=145&h=80&dpr=2) Close - ![Ross and Rachel in bed in Friends](https://static1.srcdn.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/ross-and-rachel-in-bed-in-friends.jpg?q=70&fit=crop&w=767&h=425&dpr=1) Ross and Rachel in bed in Friends - ![Ross, Rachel, Chandler and Monica on the couch in Friends season 10](https://static1.srcdn.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/ross-rachel-chandler-and-monica-on-the-couch-in-friends-season-10.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=767&h=425&dpr=2) Ross, Rachel, Chandler and Monica on the couch in Friends season 10 - ![matt le blanc as joey in friends looking shocked.](https://static1.srcdn.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/friends-joey-shocked.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=767&h=425&dpr=2) matt le blanc as joey in friends looking shocked. - ![Ross and Emily at their wedding in Friends](https://static1.srcdn.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/David-Schwimmer-in-Friends-For-entry-Monica-saves-Rosss-wedding.jpg?q=70&fit=crop&w=767&h=425&dpr=1) Ross and Emily at their wedding in Friends - ![Courteny Cox wearing a fat suit and sitting at the dinner table as Fat Monica in Friends.](https://static1.srcdn.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Friends-Fat-Monica.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=767&h=425&dpr=2) Friends Fat Monica - ![Ross and Rachel in bed in Friends](https://static1.srcdn.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/ross-and-rachel-in-bed-in-friends.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=145&h=75&dpr=2) - ![Ross, Rachel, Chandler and Monica on the couch in Friends season 10](https://static1.srcdn.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/ross-rachel-chandler-and-monica-on-the-couch-in-friends-season-10.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=145&h=75&dpr=2) - ![matt le blanc as joey in friends looking shocked.](https://static1.srcdn.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/friends-joey-shocked.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=145&h=75&dpr=2) - ![Ross and Emily at their wedding in Friends](https://static1.srcdn.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/David-Schwimmer-in-Friends-For-entry-Monica-saves-Rosss-wedding.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=145&h=75&dpr=2) - ![Courteny Cox wearing a fat suit and sitting at the dinner table as Fat Monica in Friends.](https://static1.srcdn.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Friends-Fat-Monica.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=145&h=75&dpr=2) Close The episodes with offensive jokes are relatively easy to skip. Trickier are the long-running storylines that don't hold up today. **Friends has some amazing ongoing storylines: the wild twist of Monica and Chandler waking up in bed together is followed by a season of laugh-out-loud shenanigans as they hide their relationship,** and it actually makes sense that they would want to start without the pressure of the rest of the friend group watching them. After they are discovered, their arc for the rest of the series is a strong depiction of an evolving relationship and, eventually, a marriage. Friends acknowledges the emotional and logistic complications of some of these scenarios but emphasizes that nothing takes away from the love. Friends was also ahead of its time in other regards, most notably through the depiction of unconventional family dynamics and paths to having children. After some initial tension, Ross peacefully co-parents Ben alongside his ex-wife Carol (Jane Sibbett) and her partner Susan (Jessica Hecht). Phoebe is a surrogate for her brother Frank (Giovanni Ribisi) and his wife Alice (Debra Jo Rupp), Rachel becomes a single mother, and Monica and Chandler adopt. Friends acknowledges the emotional and logistic complications of some of these scenarios but emphasizes that nothing takes away from the love. What has been less able to face the test of time is the series-long on-and-off mess between [Ross and Rachel](https://screenrant.com/friends-ross-rachel-relationship-break-timeline/). This romance is part of the hook of Friends and it is possible to appreciate the recurring "We were on a break" joke and their finally getting back together in the end, because it was always meant to be. However, the drama of it all can come across as immature and indecisive, even without delving into the additional criticism of Ross being untrusting and unsupportive of Rachel's career, which leads to their first break-up. ## Friends Aptly Depicts Realistic Struggles & Friendly Support ### The Characters Go Through A Lot But Are Always There For Each Other - ![Ross talking in the apartment while Joey, Monica, and Rachel listen and Phoebe pours herself some milk in Friends](https://static1.srcdn.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/ross-talking-in-the-apartment-while-joey-monica-and-rachel-listen-and-phoebe-pours-herself-some-milk.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=750&h=422&dpr=2) - ![courteney cox and jennifer aniston as monica and rachel at a party in friends.](https://static1.srcdn.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/friends-monica-and-rachel.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=750&h=422&dpr=2) courteney cox and jennifer aniston as monica and rachel at a party in friends. - ![Joey and ursula on the Central Perk in Friends (1)](https://static1.srcdn.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/joey-and-ursula-on-the-central-perk-in-friends-1.png?q=70&fit=crop&w=750&h=422&dpr=1) - ![Mike and Phoebe in Friends series finale getting married](https://static1.srcdn.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/mike-and-phoebe-in-friends-series-finale-getting-married.jpg?q=70&fit=crop&w=750&h=422&dpr=1) Mike and Phoebe in Friends series finale getting married - ![Joey, Phoebe, Rachel, Ross, Chandler, and Monica Standing in the Apartment in the Finale of Friends](https://static1.srcdn.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Friends-Finale.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=750&h=422&dpr=2) Joey, Phoebe, Rachel, Ross, Chandler, and Monica in Friends' Finale - ![Ross talking in the apartment while Joey, Monica, and Rachel listen and Phoebe pours herself some milk in Friends](https://static1.srcdn.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/ross-talking-in-the-apartment-while-joey-monica-and-rachel-listen-and-phoebe-pours-herself-some-milk.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=145&h=80&dpr=2) - ![courteney cox and jennifer aniston as monica and rachel at a party in friends.](https://static1.srcdn.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/friends-monica-and-rachel.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=145&h=80&dpr=2) - ![Joey and ursula on the Central Perk in Friends (1)](https://static1.srcdn.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/joey-and-ursula-on-the-central-perk-in-friends-1.png?q=49&fit=crop&w=145&h=80&dpr=2) - ![Mike and Phoebe in Friends series finale getting married](https://static1.srcdn.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/mike-and-phoebe-in-friends-series-finale-getting-married.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=145&h=80&dpr=2) - ![Joey, Phoebe, Rachel, Ross, Chandler, and Monica Standing in the Apartment in the Finale of Friends](https://static1.srcdn.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Friends-Finale.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=145&h=80&dpr=2) Close - ![Ross talking in the apartment while Joey, Monica, and Rachel listen and Phoebe pours herself some milk in Friends](https://static1.srcdn.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/ross-talking-in-the-apartment-while-joey-monica-and-rachel-listen-and-phoebe-pours-herself-some-milk.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=767&h=425&dpr=2) - ![courteney cox and jennifer aniston as monica and rachel at a party in friends.](https://static1.srcdn.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/friends-monica-and-rachel.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=767&h=425&dpr=2) courteney cox and jennifer aniston as monica and rachel at a party in friends. - ![Joey and ursula on the Central Perk in Friends (1)](https://static1.srcdn.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/joey-and-ursula-on-the-central-perk-in-friends-1.png?q=70&fit=crop&w=767&h=425&dpr=1) - ![Mike and Phoebe in Friends series finale getting married](https://static1.srcdn.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/mike-and-phoebe-in-friends-series-finale-getting-married.jpg?q=70&fit=crop&w=767&h=425&dpr=1) Mike and Phoebe in Friends series finale getting married - ![Joey, Phoebe, Rachel, Ross, Chandler, and Monica Standing in the Apartment in the Finale of Friends](https://static1.srcdn.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Friends-Finale.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=767&h=425&dpr=2) Joey, Phoebe, Rachel, Ross, Chandler, and Monica in Friends' Finale - ![Ross talking in the apartment while Joey, Monica, and Rachel listen and Phoebe pours herself some milk in Friends](https://static1.srcdn.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/ross-talking-in-the-apartment-while-joey-monica-and-rachel-listen-and-phoebe-pours-herself-some-milk.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=145&h=75&dpr=2) - ![courteney cox and jennifer aniston as monica and rachel at a party in friends.](https://static1.srcdn.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/friends-monica-and-rachel.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=145&h=75&dpr=2) - ![Joey and ursula on the Central Perk in Friends (1)](https://static1.srcdn.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/joey-and-ursula-on-the-central-perk-in-friends-1.png?q=49&fit=crop&w=145&h=75&dpr=2) - ![Mike and Phoebe in Friends series finale getting married](https://static1.srcdn.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/mike-and-phoebe-in-friends-series-finale-getting-married.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=145&h=75&dpr=2) - ![Joey, Phoebe, Rachel, Ross, Chandler, and Monica Standing in the Apartment in the Finale of Friends](https://static1.srcdn.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Friends-Finale.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=145&h=75&dpr=2) Close **Friends starts to lose its je ne sais quoi towards the end,** and Ross and Rachel pretty much only (and finally) work things out because it's the end. But what never goes away is the main group's dedication to each other. Throughout the series, pretty much every pairing has a moment together that illustrates how any one of them could be there for each other if needed. [Joey and Phoebe](https://screenrant.com/friends-times-phoebe-joey-almost-got-together/) are often paired together in this way because they are the singles, but Chandler comforting Rachel about her feuding parents proves this point. The iconic intro really says everything you need to know about Friends. Its 10 seasons show a lot of real ups and downs in these people's lives, elevated by awesome comedy and the characters always coming to each other’s rescue. Phoebe marrying Mike (Paul Rudd) is hugely valuable for the show because it shows how the group still rises to the occasion of one of them marrying someone outside their circle. With these resonant storylines and gut-busting jokes, while also having survived some major industry changes, *Friends* will likely endure for another generation yet. ![0344177\_poster\_w780.jpg](https://static1.srcdn.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/0344177_poster_w780.jpg?q=49&fit=contain&w=480&dpr=2) ### Your Rating close 10 stars 9 stars 8 stars 7 stars 6 stars 5 stars 4 stars 3 stars 2 stars 1 star Rate Now 0/10 [Leave a Review](https://screenrant.com/db/tv-show/friends/#thread) Your comment has not been saved Like Follow Followed ##### [Friends](https://screenrant.com/db/tv-show/friends/ "Friends") TV-14 [Comedy](https://screenrant.com/tag/comedy/) [Romance](https://screenrant.com/tag/romance/) ![ScreenRant logo](https://static0.srcdn.com/assets/images/sr-logo-icon-colored-dark.svg) 8/10 175 8\.5/10 Release Date 1994 - 2004 Network [NBC](https://screenrant.com/tag/nbc/) Showrunner Marta Kauffman ### Cast [See All](https://screenrant.com/db/tv-show/friends/#cast-cand-crew) - ![Headshot Of Jennifer Aniston In The Emmy FYC Event for Apple TV+'s 'The Morning Show'](https://static1.srcdn.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/instar53811629.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=50&h=65&dpr=2) [Jennifer Aniston](https://screenrant.com/tag/person/jennifer-aniston/) Rachel Green - ![Headshot Of Courteney Cox In The Los Angeles Premiere Of Warner Bros. 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Abigail [![User Display Picture](https://static1.srcdn.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/profilepics/custom/2025/01/2ec1063f419e42602bfd3bf3c1ba6cf1722cb68536b9f173c723321fb6162e43.png?q=50&fit=crop&w=100&h=100&dpr=1.5) ![ScreenRant logo](https://static0.srcdn.com/assets/images/sr-logo-icon-colored-dark.svg?v=2.4)](https://screenrant.com/profile/YS979552/) [Abigail](https://screenrant.com/profile/YS979552/ "Posted by Abigail") [![User Display Picture](https://static1.srcdn.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/profilepics/custom/2025/01/2ec1063f419e42602bfd3bf3c1ba6cf1722cb68536b9f173c723321fb6162e43.png?q=50&fit=crop&w=100&h=100&dpr=1.5) ![ScreenRant logo](https://static0.srcdn.com/assets/images/sr-logo-icon-colored-dark.svg?v=2.4)](https://screenrant.com/profile/YS979552/) [Abigail](https://screenrant.com/profile/YS979552/) \#YS979552 [![ScreenRant logo](https://static0.srcdn.com/assets/images/sr-logo-icon-colored-dark.svg?v=2.4&q=50&fit=crop&w=360&h=360&dpr=1.5) Editor](https://screenrant.com/author/abigail-stevens/) 0 Threads 0 Reviews 2 Ratings 0 Posts Following 0 Stories 0 Topics 0 Authors 0 Users Follow Followed 0 Followers [View](https://screenrant.com/profile/YS979552/) Dec 1, 2024 I'm basic, but "The One Where Everybody Finds Out." 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His addiction was well known by all while the show was airing. 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