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Friends

1994·Show
228Episodes in10Seasons·TV-PG
IMDb8.8Metacritic658.8Rotten Tomatoes78%93%
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HBO MaxYouTube TVTBS

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Friends fingerprint

Very funny, big heart, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace4
  • Tension2
  • Adrenaline1

Heart

Nostalgic and deeply romantic

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Nostalgia10
  • Romance9
  • Family Dynamics9

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and sharp wit

  • Situational Comedy10
  • Wit & Wordplay9
  • Cringe Humor7

World

Pop culture, family, and everyday modern life

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality10
  • Rewatchability10
  • World Immersion7

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

  • Acting9
  • Dialogue Quality9
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Editing7
  • Music Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

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.
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Crew

Directed by:
Gary Halvorson, Kevin S. Bright, Ben Weiss
Written by:
Scott Silveri, Shana Goldberg-Meehan, Mike Sikowitz
Produced by:
Todd Stevens, Wendy Knoller, Scott Silveri

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Friends

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Friends legally?

HBO MaxYouTube TVTBS

Friends is included with a subscription to YouTube TV, TBS, and HBO Max in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Friends worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 8.8, Rotten Tomatoes 78%, and Metacritic 65). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Friends rated?

TV-PG

It's rated TV-PG in the United States.

How many seasons does Friends have?

10 seasons

It has 10 seasons with 228 episodes.

Do critics and audiences agree on Friends?

Critics72
Audiences90

Not quite. Audiences rate Friends higher (90) than critics (72). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

When did Friends air?

It ran from 1994 to 2004 and has ended.

What language is Friends in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Friends?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Friends in 132 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Friends use?

Crazy Jealous GuyLost Wedding RingObject Ceiling ClingThe Picture Came with the FrameLoony FanDysfunction JunctionGrand Romantic GestureArtistic License – MedicineUnwanted Gift PlotTriage TyrantLamaze ClassKaraoke Bonding Sceneand 767 more

TV Tropes lists 779 storytelling tropes for Friends, including Crazy Jealous Guy, Lost Wedding Ring, Object Ceiling Cling.