Friends premiered on NBC in September 1994, introducing viewers to six characters who would quickly become fans’ lifelong pals . The comedy, which ran for 10 seasons from 1994 to 2004, has become a multigenerational hit. Creators David Crane and Marta Kauffman managed to make everyday life in New York City relatable to the masses through their quirky and lovable characters, beginning with siblings Monica Geller ( Courteney Cox ) and Ross Geller ( David Schwimmer ).
Although Ross was older than Monica, the two had a strong bond that united the rest of their crew, including Rachel Green ( Jennifer Aniston ) — who Monica knew in high school and Ross swooned over from afar — and Ross’ college buddy Chandler Bing ( Matthew Perry ). Monica befriended Phoebe Buffay ( Lisa Kudrow ) while living in the Big Apple before Joey Tribbiani ( Matt LeBlanc ) joined the group when he moved into Chandler’s apartment across the hall. Throughout the series, all six friends manage to reside in Monica’s purple-doored apartment at one point or another — if you include the time Ross lived there with their grandmother one summer while trying to make it as a dancer.
You have successfully subscribed. By signing up, I agree to the Terms and Privacy Policy and to receive emails from Us Weekly Check our latest news in Google News Check our latest news in Apple News Friends ’ final episode, “The Last One,” aired in May 2004. As one of the most popular sitcoms of all time, the series was nominated for 62 Primetime Emmy Awards (with four wins), 10 Golden Globe Awards (one win), 14 Screen Actors Guild Awards (two wins) and 11 People’s Choice Awards (11 wins).
It made a lasting impression on both the fans and the actors themselves, who have remained close for decades. Scroll through the gallery below to see the cast from season 1 to now: Credit: Courtesy of HBO Max ‘Friends’ Cast From Season 1 to Now: Jennifer Aniston, Matt LeBlanc and More Friends premiered on NBC in September 1994, introducing viewers to six characters who would quickly become fans’ lifelong pals .The comedy, which ran for 10 seasons from 1994 to 2004, has become a multigenerational hit.
Creators David Crane and Marta Kauffman managed to make everyday life in New York City relatable to the masses through their quirky and lovable characters, beginning with siblings Monica Geller ( Courteney Cox ) and Ross Geller ( David Schwimmer ).Although Ross was older than Monica, the two had a strong bond that united the rest of their crew, including Rachel Green ( Jennifer Aniston ) — who Monica knew in high school and Ross swooned over from afar — and Ross’ college buddy Chandler Bing ( Matthew Perry ).Monica befriended Phoebe Buffay ( Lisa Kudrow ) while living in the Big Apple before Joey Tribbiani ( Matt LeBlanc ) joined the group when he moved into Chandler’s apartment across the hall.
Throughout the series, all six friends manage to reside in Monica’s purple-doored apartment at one point or another — if you include the time Ross lived there with their grandmother one summer while trying to make it as a dancer. Friends ’ final episode, “The Last One,” aired in May 2004. As one of the most popular sitcoms of all time, the series was nominated for 62 Primetime Emmy Awards (with four wins), 10 Golden Globe Awards (one win), 14 Screen Actors Guild Awards (two wins) and 11 People’s Choice Awards (11 wins).
It made a lasting impression on both the fans and the actors themselves, who have remained close for decades.Scroll through the gallery below to see the cast from season 1 to now: Credit: Warner Bros Tv/Bright/Kauffman/Crane Pro/Kobal/Shutterstock; Courtesy of HBO Max Jennifer Aniston The Morning Show star played Rachel Green on the hit ’90s series. She was a childhood friend of Monica who reconnected with her after she fled from her wedding.
Rachel eventually found love with Ross, who had been pining for her since they were teenagers. Credit: Warner Bros Tv/Bright/Kauffman/Crane Pro/Kobal/Shutterstock; Courtesy of HBO Max Courteney Cox Cox portrayed neat freak Monica Geller throughout the 10 seasons. Monica was a chef and the younger sister of Ross.
She later fell for Ross’ college BFF Chandler, whom she married and welcomed twins with in the series finale. Credit: Warner Bros Tv/Bright/Kauffman/Crane Pro/Kobal/Shutterstock; Courtesy of HBO Max Lisa Kudrow The Web Therapy alum played free spirit Phoebe Buffay who had an array of odd jobs throughout the show, including masseuse, caterer and coffee shop singer. Phoebe married Mike Hannigan ( Paul Rudd ) during a crazy NYC snowstorm in season 10.
Credit: Warner Bros Tv/Bright/Kauffman/Crane Pro/Kobal/Shutterstock; Courtesy of HBO Max David Schwimmer Schwimmer played Monica’s big brother Ross Geller. He became friends with Chandler in college and is the father of Ben (whom he shares with ex-wife Carol) and Emma (whom he shares with Rachel). Credit: Warner Bros Tv/Bright/Kauffman/Crane Pro/Kobal/Shutterstock; Courtesy of HBO Max Matt LeBlanc LeBlanc played aspiring actor Joey Tribbiani.
After moving in with Chandler, he became best friends with everyone in the group. He even landed his own “Joey Room” in Chandler and Monica’s new home in the suburbs once they left the city. Credit: Warner Bros Tv/Bright/Kauffman/Crane Pro/Kobal/Shutterstock; Courtesy of HBO Max Matthew Perry Perry portrayed Chandler Bing, whose job the gang never seemed to understand.
He fell for Monica after years of being friends with her and her brother, Ross. The actor passed away at age 54 in October 2023 following an apparent drowning. Perry’s official cause of death was “the acute effects of ketamine” plus coronary artery disease and the effects of buprenorphine.
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