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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Jennifer Aniston
Rachel Green
Courteney Cox
Monica Geller
Lisa Kudrow
Phoebe Buffay
Matt LeBlanc
Joey Tribbiani
Matthew Perry
Chandler Bing
David Schwimmer
Ross Geller
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24 episodes • 1994Avg: 8.1
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pilot | Sep 22, 1994 | 8.1 |
| 2 | The One with the Sonogram at the End | Sep 29, 1994 | 7.8 |
| 3 | The One with the Thumb | Oct 6, 1994 | 8.0 |
| 4 | The One with George Stephanopoulos | Oct 13, 1994 | 7.9 |
| 5 | The One with the East German Laundry Detergent | Oct 20, 1994 | 8.3 |
| 6 | The One with the Butt | Oct 27, 1994 | 8.0 |
| 7 | The One with the Blackout | Nov 3, 1994 | 8.9 |
| 8 | The One Where Nana Dies Twice | Nov 10, 1994 | 7.9 |
| 9 | The One Where Underdog Gets Away | Nov 17, 1994 | 8.1 |
| 10 | The One with the Monkey | Dec 15, 1994 | 7.9 |
| 11 | The One with Mrs. Bing | Jan 5, 1995 | 8.0 |
| 12 | The One with the Dozen Lasagnas | Jan 12, 1995 | 8.0 |
| 13 | The One with the Boobies | Jan 19, 1995 | 8.5 |
| 14 | The One with the Candy Hearts | Feb 9, 1995 | 8.1 |
| 15 | The One with the Stoned Guy | Feb 16, 1995 | 8.0 |
| 16 | The One with Two Parts (1) | Feb 23, 1995 | 7.9 |
| 17 | The One with Two Parts (2) | Feb 23, 1995 | 8.3 |
| 18 | The One with All the Poker | Mar 2, 1995 | 8.7 |
| 19 | The One Where the Monkey Gets Away | Mar 9, 1995 | 7.9 |
| 20 | The One with the Evil Orthodontist | Apr 6, 1995 | 7.7 |
| 21 | The One with the Fake Monica | Apr 27, 1995 | 7.6 |
| 22 | The One with the Ick Factor | May 4, 1995 | 8.1 |
| 23 | The One with the Birth | May 11, 1995 | 8.6 |
| 24 | The One Where Rachel Finds Out | May 18, 1995 | 8.8 |
24 episodes • 1995Avg: 8.3
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The One with Ross's New Girlfriend | Sep 21, 1995 | 8.4 |
| 2 | The One with the Breast Milk | Sep 28, 1995 | 8.0 |
| 3 | The One Where Heckles Dies | Oct 5, 1995 | 8.2 |
| 4 | The One with Phoebe's Husband | Oct 12, 1995 | 7.8 |
| 5 | The One with Five Steaks and an Eggplant | Oct 19, 1995 | 8.1 |
| 6 | The One with the Baby on the Bus | Nov 2, 1995 | 8.4 |
| 7 | The One Where Ross Finds Out | Nov 9, 1995 | 8.9 |
| 8 | The One with the List | Nov 16, 1995 | 8.3 |
| 9 | The One with Phoebe's Dad | Dec 14, 1995 | 7.8 |
| 10 | The One with Russ | Jan 4, 1996 | 7.8 |
| 11 | The One with the Lesbian Wedding | Jan 18, 1996 | 7.9 |
| 12 | The One After the Super Bowl (1) | Jan 28, 1996 | 8.5 |
| 13 | The One After the Super Bowl (2) | Jan 28, 1996 | 8.7 |
| 14 | The One with the Prom Video | Feb 1, 1996 | 9.3 |
| 15 | The One Where Ross and Rachel... You Know | Feb 8, 1996 | 8.7 |
| 16 | The One Where Joey Moves Out | Feb 15, 1996 | 8.5 |
| 17 | The One Where Eddie Moves In | Feb 22, 1996 | 8.1 |
| 18 | The One Where Dr. Ramoray Dies | Mar 21, 1996 | 8.3 |
| 19 | The One Where Eddie Won't Go | Mar 28, 1996 | 8.3 |
| 20 | The One Where Old Yeller Dies | Apr 4, 1996 | 8.0 |
| 21 | The One with the Bullies | Apr 25, 1996 | 7.9 |
| 22 | The One with the Two Parties | May 2, 1996 | 8.9 |
| 23 | The One with the Chicken Pox | May 9, 1996 | 7.9 |
| 24 | The One with Barry and Mindy's Wedding | May 16, 1996 | 8.1 |
25 episodes • 1996Avg: 8.2
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The One with the Princess Leia Fantasy | Sep 16, 1996 | 8.2 |
| 2 | The One Where No One's Ready | Sep 26, 1996 | 8.9 |
| 3 | The One with the Jam | Oct 3, 1996 | 7.8 |
| 4 | The One with the Metaphorical Tunnel | Oct 10, 1996 | 7.8 |
| 5 | The One with Frank, Jr. | Oct 17, 1996 | 8.0 |
| 6 | The One with the Flashback | Oct 31, 1996 | 9.0 |
| 7 | The One with the Race Car Bed | Nov 7, 1996 | 8.1 |
| 8 | The One with the Giant Poking Device | Nov 14, 1996 | 8.2 |
| 9 | The One with the Football | Nov 21, 1996 | 8.9 |
| 10 | The One Where Rachel Quits | Dec 12, 1996 | 8.0 |
| 11 | The One Where Chandler Can't Remember Which Sister | Jan 9, 1997 | 8.4 |
| 12 | The One with All the Jealousy | Jan 16, 1997 | 8.0 |
| 13 | The One Where Monica and Richard Are Just Friends | Jan 30, 1997 | 8.1 |
| 14 | The One with Phoebe's Ex-Partner | Feb 6, 1997 | 7.6 |
| 15 | The One Where Ross and Rachel Take a Break | Feb 13, 1997 | 8.4 |
| 16 | The One with the Morning After | Feb 20, 1997 | 9.0 |
| 17 | The One Without the Ski Trip | Mar 6, 1997 | 8.2 |
| 18 | The One with the Hypnosis Tape | Mar 13, 1997 | 8.2 |
| 19 | The One with the Tiny T-Shirt | Mar 27, 1997 | 8.0 |
| 20 | The One with the Dollhouse | Apr 10, 1997 | 7.9 |
| 21 | The One with the Chick and the Duck | Apr 17, 1997 | 8.6 |
| 22 | The One with the Screamer | Apr 24, 1997 | 8.1 |
| 23 | The One with Ross's Thing | May 1, 1997 | 7.8 |
| 24 | The One with the Ultimate Fighting Champion | May 8, 1997 | 8.0 |
| 25 | The One at the Beach | May 15, 1997 | 8.7 |
23 episodes • 1997Avg: 8.3Golden Era
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The One with the Jellyfish | Sep 25, 1997 | 8.9 |
| 2 | The One with the Cat | Oct 2, 1997 | 7.9 |
| 3 | The One with the 'Cuffs | Oct 9, 1997 | 8.4 |
| 4 | The One with the Ballroom Dancing | Oct 16, 1997 | 8.0 |
| 5 | The One with Joey's New Girlfriend | Oct 30, 1997 | 8.2 |
| 6 | The One with the Dirty Girl | Nov 6, 1997 | 8.4 |
| 7 | The One Where Chandler Crosses the Line | Nov 13, 1997 | 8.6 |
| 8 | The One with Chandler in a Box | Nov 20, 1997 | 9.0 |
| 9 | The One Where They're Going to Party! | Dec 11, 1997 | 7.7 |
| 10 | The One with the Girl from Poughkeepsie | Dec 18, 1997 | 7.9 |
| 11 | The One with Phoebe's Uterus | Jan 8, 1998 | 8.4 |
| 12 | The One with the Embryos | Jan 15, 1998 | 9.4 |
| 13 | The One with Rachel's Crush | Jan 29, 1998 | 8.0 |
| 14 | The One with Joey's Dirty Day | Feb 5, 1998 | 8.1 |
| 15 | The One with All the Rugby | Feb 26, 1998 | 8.3 |
| 16 | The One with the Fake Party | Mar 19, 1998 | 8.0 |
| 17 | The One with the Free Porn | Mar 26, 1998 | 8.5 |
| 18 | The One with Rachel's New Dress | Apr 2, 1998 | 8.1 |
| 19 | The One with All the Haste | Apr 9, 1998 | 8.6 |
| 20 | The One with All the Wedding Dresses | Apr 16, 1998 | 8.4 |
| 21 | The One with the Invitation | Apr 23, 1998 | 6.9 |
| 22 | The One with the Worst Best Man Ever | Apr 30, 1998 | 8.3 |
| 23 | The One with Ross's Wedding | May 7, 1998 | 8.6 |
23 episodes • 1998Avg: 8.4Golden Era
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The One After Ross Says Rachel | Sep 24, 1998 | 8.8 |
| 2 | The One with All the Kissing | Oct 1, 1998 | 8.9 |
| 3 | The One Hundredth | Oct 8, 1998 | 8.7 |
| 4 | The One Where Phoebe Hates PBS | Oct 15, 1998 | 8.1 |
| 5 | The One with the Kips | Oct 29, 1998 | 8.6 |
| 6 | The One with the Yeti | Nov 5, 1998 | 7.8 |
| 7 | The One Where Ross Moves In | Nov 12, 1998 | 8.1 |
| 8 | The One with All the Thanksgivings | Nov 19, 1998 | 9.0 |
| 9 | The One with Ross's Sandwich | Dec 10, 1998 | 9.0 |
| 10 | The One with the Inappropriate Sister | Dec 17, 1998 | 8.0 |
| 11 | The One with All the Resolutions | Jan 7, 1999 | 9.0 |
| 12 | The One with Chandler's Work Laugh | Jan 21, 1999 | 8.1 |
| 13 | The One with Joey's Bag | Feb 4, 1999 | 7.9 |
| 14 | The One Where Everybody Finds Out | Feb 11, 1999 | 9.7 |
| 15 | The One with the Girl Who Hits Joey | Feb 18, 1999 | 8.3 |
| 16 | The One with the Cop | Feb 25, 1999 | 8.5 |
| 17 | The One with Rachel's Inadvertent Kiss | Mar 18, 1999 | 8.3 |
| 18 | The One Where Rachel Smokes | Apr 8, 1999 | 7.7 |
| 19 | The One Where Ross Can't Flirt | Apr 22, 1999 | 8.6 |
| 20 | The One with the Ride Along | Apr 29, 1999 | 8.1 |
| 21 | The One with the Ball | May 6, 1999 | 8.3 |
| 22 | The One with Joey's Big Break | May 13, 1999 | 8.1 |
| 23 | The One in Vegas | May 20, 1999 | 8.6 |
23 episodes • 1999Avg: 8.3
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The One After Vegas | Sep 23, 1999 | 8.6 |
| 2 | The One Where Ross Hugs Rachel | Sep 30, 1999 | 8.0 |
| 3 | The One with Ross's Denial | Oct 7, 1999 | 8.0 |
| 4 | The One Where Joey Loses His Insurance | Oct 14, 1999 | 8.3 |
| 5 | The One with Joey's Porsche | Oct 21, 1999 | 8.0 |
| 6 | The One on the Last Night | Nov 4, 1999 | 8.4 |
| 7 | The One Where Phoebe Runs | Nov 11, 1999 | 8.2 |
| 8 | The One with Ross's Teeth | Nov 18, 1999 | 8.3 |
| 9 | The One Where Ross Got High | Nov 25, 1999 | 9.1 |
| 10 | The One with the Routine | Dec 16, 1999 | 8.5 |
| 11 | The One with the Apothecary Table | Jan 6, 2000 | 7.9 |
| 12 | The One with the Joke | Jan 13, 2000 | 7.8 |
| 13 | The One with Rachel's Sister (1) | Feb 3, 2000 | 8.1 |
| 14 | The One Where Chandler Can't Cry (2) | Feb 10, 2000 | 8.4 |
| 15 | The One That Could Have Been | Feb 17, 2000 | 8.3 |
| 16 | The One with Unagi | Feb 24, 2000 | 8.3 |
| 17 | The One Where Ross Dates a Student | Mar 9, 2000 | 8.9 |
| 18 | The One with Joey's Fridge | Mar 23, 2000 | 8.1 |
| 19 | The One with Mac and C.H.E.E.S.E. | Apr 13, 2000 | 8.1 |
| 20 | The One Where Ross Meets Elizabeth's Dad | Apr 27, 2000 | 7.1 |
| 21 | The One Where Paul's the Man | May 4, 2000 | 8.5 |
| 22 | The One with the Ring | May 11, 2000 | 8.9 |
| 23 | The One with the Proposal | May 18, 2000 | 8.4 |
23 episodes • 2000Avg: 8.2
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The One with Monica's Thunder | Oct 12, 2000 | 8.2 |
| 2 | The One with Rachel's Book | Oct 12, 2000 | 8.1 |
| 3 | The One with Phoebe's Cookies | Oct 19, 2000 | 7.9 |
| 4 | The One with Rachel's Assistant | Oct 26, 2000 | 7.9 |
| 5 | The One with the Engagement Picture | Nov 2, 2000 | 7.9 |
| 6 | The One with the Nap Partners | Nov 9, 2000 | 8.7 |
| 7 | The One with Ross's Library Book | Nov 16, 2000 | 8.3 |
| 8 | The One Where Chandler Doesn't Like Dogs | Nov 23, 2000 | 8.0 |
| 9 | The One with All the Candy | Dec 7, 2000 | 7.9 |
| 10 | The One with the Holiday Armadillo | Dec 14, 2000 | 8.4 |
| 11 | The One with All the Cheesecakes | Jan 4, 2001 | 8.4 |
| 12 | The One Where They're Up All Night | Jan 11, 2001 | 8.5 |
| 13 | The One Where Rosita Dies | Feb 1, 2001 | 8.2 |
| 14 | The One Where They All Turn Thirty | Feb 8, 2001 | 8.4 |
| 15 | The One with Joey's New Brain | Feb 15, 2001 | 8.2 |
| 16 | The One with the Truth About London | Feb 22, 2001 | 8.6 |
| 17 | The One with the Cheap Wedding Dress | Mar 15, 2001 | 8.2 |
| 18 | The One with Joey's Award | Mar 29, 2001 | 8.2 |
| 19 | The One with Ross and Monica's Cousin | Apr 19, 2001 | 8.5 |
| 20 | The One with Rachel's Big Kiss | Apr 26, 2001 | 8.2 |
| 21 | The One with the Vows | May 3, 2001 | 7.2 |
| 22 | The One with Chandler's Dad | May 10, 2001 | 8.2 |
| 23 | The One with Chandler and Monica's Wedding | May 17, 2001 | 8.7 |
23 episodes • 2001Avg: 8.3
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The One After "I Do" | Sep 27, 2001 | 8.6 |
| 2 | The One with the Red Sweater | Oct 4, 2001 | 9.0 |
| 3 | The One Where Rachel Tells... | Oct 11, 2001 | 8.6 |
| 4 | The One with the Videotape | Oct 18, 2001 | 9.2 |
| 5 | The One with Rachel's Date | Oct 25, 2001 | 7.9 |
| 6 | The One with the Halloween Party | Nov 1, 2001 | 8.4 |
| 7 | The One with the Stain | Nov 8, 2001 | 7.7 |
| 8 | The One with the Stripper | Nov 15, 2001 | 8.6 |
| 9 | The One with the Rumor | Nov 22, 2001 | 9.2 |
| 10 | The One with Monica's Boots | Dec 6, 2001 | 7.8 |
| 11 | The One with Ross's Step Forward | Dec 13, 2001 | 7.8 |
| 12 | The One Where Joey Dates Rachel | Jan 10, 2002 | 8.4 |
| 13 | The One Where Chandler Takes a Bath | Jan 17, 2002 | 8.4 |
| 14 | The One with the Secret Closet | Jan 31, 2002 | 8.0 |
| 15 | The One with the Birthing Video | Feb 7, 2002 | 8.2 |
| 16 | The One Where Joey Tells Rachel | Feb 28, 2002 | 8.1 |
| 17 | The One with the Tea Leaves | Mar 7, 2002 | 7.9 |
| 18 | The One in Massapequa | Mar 28, 2002 | 8.0 |
| 19 | The One with Joey's Interview | Apr 4, 2002 | 7.2 |
| 20 | The One with the Baby Shower | Apr 25, 2002 | 8.1 |
| 21 | The One with the Cooking Class | May 2, 2002 | 8.0 |
| 22 | The One Where Rachel Is Late | May 9, 2002 | 8.2 |
| 23 | The One Where Rachel Has a Baby | May 16, 2002 | 8.7 |
23 episodes • 2002Avg: 8.1
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The One Where No One Proposes | Sep 26, 2002 | 8.5 |
| 2 | The One Where Emma Cries | Oct 3, 2002 | 8.4 |
| 3 | The One with the Pediatrician | Oct 10, 2002 | 8.1 |
| 4 | The One with the Sharks | Oct 17, 2002 | 8.0 |
| 5 | The One with Phoebe's Birthday Dinner | Oct 31, 2002 | 8.3 |
| 6 | The One with the Male Nanny | Nov 7, 2002 | 8.2 |
| 7 | The One with Ross's Inappropriate Song | Nov 14, 2002 | 8.5 |
| 8 | The One with Rachel's Other Sister | Nov 21, 2002 | 8.7 |
| 9 | The One with Rachel's Phone Number | Dec 5, 2002 | 8.0 |
| 10 | The One with Christmas in Tulsa | Dec 12, 2002 | 7.2 |
| 11 | The One Where Rachel Goes Back to Work | Jan 9, 2003 | 7.8 |
| 12 | The One with Phoebe's Rats | Jan 16, 2003 | 7.7 |
| 13 | The One Where Monica Sings | Jan 30, 2003 | 7.9 |
| 14 | The One with the Blind Dates | Feb 6, 2003 | 8.0 |
| 15 | The One with the Mugging | Feb 13, 2003 | 8.1 |
| 16 | The One with the Boob Job | Feb 20, 2003 | 8.0 |
| 17 | The One with the Memorial Service | Mar 13, 2003 | 8.3 |
| 18 | The One with the Lottery | Apr 3, 2003 | 8.5 |
| 19 | The One with Rachel's Dream | Apr 17, 2003 | 7.9 |
| 20 | The One with the Soap Opera Party | Apr 24, 2003 | 8.1 |
| 21 | The One with the Fertility Test | May 1, 2003 | 8.1 |
| 22 | The One with the Donor | May 8, 2003 | 7.6 |
| 23 | The One in Barbados | May 15, 2003 | 8.5 |
17 episodes • 2003Avg: 8.5
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The One After Joey and Rachel Kiss | Sep 25, 2003 | 8.4 |
| 2 | The One Where Ross Is Fine | Oct 2, 2003 | 8.7 |
| 3 | The One with Ross's Tan | Oct 9, 2003 | 8.6 |
| 4 | The One with the Cake | Oct 23, 2003 | 8.2 |
| 5 | The One Where Rachel's Sister Babysits | Oct 30, 2003 | 8.0 |
| 6 | The One with Ross's Grant | Nov 6, 2003 | 8.0 |
| 7 | The One with the Home Study | Nov 13, 2003 | 8.1 |
| 8 | The One with the Late Thanksgiving | Nov 20, 2003 | 8.8 |
| 9 | The One with the Birth Mother | Jan 8, 2004 | 8.4 |
| 10 | The One Where Chandler Gets Caught | Jan 15, 2004 | 7.7 |
| 11 | The One Where the Stripper Cries | Feb 5, 2004 | 8.9 |
| 12 | The One with Phoebe's Wedding | Feb 12, 2004 | 8.8 |
| 13 | The One Where Joey Speaks French | Feb 19, 2004 | 8.3 |
| 14 | The One with Princess Consuela | Feb 26, 2004 | 8.4 |
| 15 | The One Where Estelle Dies | Apr 22, 2004 | 8.4 |
| 16 | The One with Rachel's Going Away Party | Apr 29, 2004 | 8.8 |
| 17 | The Last One | May 6, 2004 | 9.6 |
