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24 episodes

Friends - Season 1

First aired Sep 22, 1994Season 1

Browse all 24 episodes in this season, including available images, air dates, runtimes, ratings and episode summaries from TMDB.

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Peter89Spencer

8.0

New York in the 90s was amazing. So when the people of the sitcom making business wanted to make another comedy show, they wanted to have the setting in that city. And thus, Friends was born! Another US sitcom that spanned a whole decade, and one of the top 10 best comedy series. I dare ya to watch one episode and not laugh even in one scene! From iconic quotes like "How you doin'?" to "Oh my God!" and of course "WE WERE ON A BREAK!", to every witty banters at the gang's local coffee shop and Joey and Chandler's dynamic friendship. Friends is by far the best sitcom in the 90s!

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betterlikethat

10.0

**Friends: A Timeless Comedy with a Bittersweet Note** Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Friends" remains an enduring masterpiece of comedy, weaving laughter and heart into the fabric of our lives. The recent loss of Matthew Perry adds a poignant layer to the show's legacy. His portrayal of Chandler Bing brought joy to millions, and his absence is deeply felt. Let's cherish the timeless humor he contributed to this iconic series. 🛋️❤️ #Friends #MatthewPerry https://mustwatchtvseries.xyz/actor/222178/matthew-perry

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AlfaVitaY2K

10.0

Friends is perfectly crafted for singles. Anecdote: Friends was made because there was only absurd Happy Days and there was nothing better. They hated this show with Fonzie, the main absurd character who mindlessly got all the dates, while the rest of the cast were a bunch of dimwit incels. They wanted something better. Friends is a perfectly crafted sitcom using clever psychological tools. The cast’s baby faces never showed their real age, keeping everyone looking forever young. Writing entertains nonstop with subtle psychological layers and entertaining unique characters. Structural psychology: jumps straight into a sketch before the intro to inject instant good vibes, no waiting. Ends with a post-credits sketch that leaves viewers happy instead of sad and empty after credits. Uses a real uplifting good mood song (“I’ll Be There for You”) instead of generic music. Episode titles starts with “The One Where…” or “The One With…”, creating friendly intimate “inside the group” feel. Core psychological goal: Built as emotional comfort for young singles after breakups. It sells the optimistic idea that “there’s always another chance” at love, while omitting that in real life chances are limited. Teens in high school with only first love often don’t understand why everyone is single or why it normalizes promiscuous sex as facetous. It’s not a conspiracy to promote debauchery, it’s targeted psychological aid for the millions depresed from first heartbreaks and forced single/incel lifestyle. That hidden healing purpose made it a worldwide phenomenon. Singles love Friends world wide. P.S. If you like Friends, watch also Coupling and Game On. Two excellent comedy series about male & female coupling that are more edgy and raw, because made in UK, instead of polished and safe Friends.

Episodes

Pilot still

Episode 1

Pilot

7.3
Sep 22, 199423 min154 votes

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.

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Episode 2

The One with the Sonogram at the End

7.5
Sep 29, 199423 min97 votes

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.

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Episode 3

The One with the Thumb

8.0
Oct 6, 199423 min93 votes

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.

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Episode 4

The One with George Stephanopoulos

7.8
Oct 13, 199423 min88 votes

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.

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Episode 5

The One with the East German Laundry Detergent

8.1
Oct 20, 199423 min85 votes

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.

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Episode 6

The One with the Butt

7.6
Oct 27, 199421 min85 votes

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.

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Episode 7

The One with the Blackout

8.5
Nov 3, 199423 min84 votes

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.

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Episode 8

The One Where Nana Dies Twice

7.7
Nov 10, 199423 min86 votes

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.

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Episode 9

The One Where Underdog Gets Away

7.9
Nov 17, 199423 min82 votes

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.

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Episode 10

The One with the Monkey

7.9
Dec 15, 199423 min79 votes

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.

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Episode 11

The One with Mrs. Bing

8.0
Jan 5, 199523 min80 votes

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

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Episode 12

The One with the Dozen Lasagnas

7.8
Jan 12, 199523 min79 votes

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.

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Episode 13

The One with the Boobies

8.1
Jan 19, 199523 min81 votes

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.

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Episode 14

The One with the Candy Hearts

7.9
Feb 9, 199523 min75 votes

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.

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Episode 15

The One with the Stoned Guy

8.1
Feb 16, 199523 min74 votes

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.

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Episode 16

The One with Two Parts (1)

7.7
Feb 23, 199523 min78 votes

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.

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Episode 17

The One with Two Parts (2)

8.1
Feb 23, 199523 min76 votes

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.

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Episode 18

The One with All the Poker

8.5
Mar 2, 199523 min76 votes

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.

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Episode 19

The One Where the Monkey Gets Away

7.8
Mar 9, 199523 min72 votes

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.

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Episode 20

The One with the Evil Orthodontist

7.8
Apr 6, 199523 min71 votes

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.

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Episode 21

The One with the Fake Monica

7.8
Apr 27, 199523 min71 votes

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.

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Episode 22

The One with the Ick Factor

8.1
May 4, 199523 min75 votes

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.

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Episode 23

The One with the Birth

8.2
May 11, 199523 min77 votes

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.

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Episode 24

The One Where Rachel Finds Out

8.5
May 18, 199523 min73 votes

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.