Friends

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"With a Little Help From My Friends" is a song written by the Beatles (and expertly covered by Joe Cocker) and it could easily be the subtitle for the thirty minute comedy, "Friends". In 1994, the idea was created for "Friends": a show about six friends in New York as they navigate their way through life and learn to grow up as they approach the third decade of their life. All, with the help from each other to get them through the obstacles that life naturally has for us. Monica is the excessively neat and organized "older sister" of the group, who works as a chef while yearning to find her ideal love. Ross, Monica's older brother, is a paleontologist with a lifelong crush on Rachel. He is a laid-back man with low self esteem and a recent divorcee. Rachel is the pretty, bubbly girl who spent most of her life as a spoiled rich princess. Now she must learn to face the real world. Chandler is Ross' college buddy and the guy who will crack jokes at a moment's notice. Phoebe is a lovable eccentric masseuse who easily could have fit in with Haight Ashbury in the 1960s. And Joey, the friend who has an inverse relationship between his good looks and his intelligence. He dreams of becoming an actor. These six individuals make up the cast of Friends.

In May 2004, Friends officially ended it's phenomenal 10 year run. The show's time slot was taken over by a spin-off called Joey.moreless
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  • BEST SITCOM I HAVE EVER WATCHED ON TV!!!

    10
    "Perfect"
    By RowdydaSilva, 56 minutes ago Report Abuse
    I don't think I have to say more about this great show.
    - Great cast
    - Great writing

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  • good comedy, but too much drama

    6.0
    "Fair"
    By darknight12, Feb 06, 2012 Report Abuse
    In short I enjoyed the show at the time I hate the show as well.

    I like the show mainly about the comedic moments mostly from Chandler and Joey.

    I hate the whole ongoing drama between Ross and Rachael, and some of the plots were sickening to me like the one where Phoebe's brother in love with an old woman who is old enough to be his grandmother and later on Phoebe agreed to be a surrogate mother for her brother.moreless

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  • immense

    10
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    By lukeymasters, Jan 22, 2012 Report Abuse
    dont see how anybody could dislike this show, its incredible

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  • Crap Comedy, Overrated Acting

    5.5
    "Mediocre"
    By mmmshuddup, Jan 20, 2012 Report Abuse
    Like others have said, this is by far one of the most overrated shows in history. Situational Comedies had their place in the 70s, 80s, and early 90s but they've since gone obsolete. And this show is no exception, let me tell you. The lines seem so scripted that you can predict the punchline of almost every joke. I know I know, they ARE scripted because it IS a television show. But still, people watch shows to get engaged and captivated and let's be serious, this show does neither of those.

    Perhaps I'm a bit biased on my contempt for canned laughter. I can't stand hearing that when I watch a show. If something is funny, I will laugh. Period. I don't need some sort of "this is funny, so laugh" indicator to do THAT. That's what a brain is for.

    Beyond all that, the show is not horrible*. It's far from horrible, hence my score of 5.5. Simply put, it's just plain old mediocre.moreless

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  • I AM LOST ...WITH THEM

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    By FarazSiddiqui, Jan 16, 2012 Report Abuse
    I JUST STARTED WATCHING IT, 2 DAYS AGO AS SM FRND OF MINE GAVE ME THE 10 SEASON COLLECTION. ND I SAT TO WATCH THE FIRST EPISODE THIS SATURDAY MORNING ND NOW ITS MONDAY EVENING M WATCHING IT CONTINUOUSLY,
    JUST ON SEASON 3 ND ALL I CAN SAY "I AM LIVING WITH 90'S. IT IA REALLU AMAZING STORY WITH GREAT CAST .
    I LOVE TO WATCH IT

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  • How exactly did Mr. Heckles die?
    I've seen the episode of The One where Heckles dies a bunch of times. He taps the ceiling with the broom trying to tell Monica and...
    By AIM_11, Feb 07, 2012
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  • Best running Joke?
    Whats your favourite running joke/theme throughout the series?Mines Monica and Ross's competitiveness.
    By The_void_68, Jun 08, 2007
    02/09/12
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  • Favorite Friends Couple
    It's a toss up between Ross/Rachel and Chandler/Monica. I like Monica and Chandler because they fit with each other. Both chara...
    By loey12886, Jan 10, 2012
    02/09/12
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  • FRIENDS - Quote Game
    Please say a quote here, then someone else can state who said it and then give another quote. :) (Much like we've been doing........
    By tafj73, Jan 29, 2007
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    I say a statement and you either agree or disagree with it (and add a brief explanation of why, if you would like).Then say your o...
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