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By Android Grove

Updated 18 March 2023

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Artist	Philippe Berdalle
Credit	David Schwimmer
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Desc	David Schwimmer at the Festival Du Cinema Americain De Deauville 2011.
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American sitcom (1994–2004)

Friends

Released	22 September 1994
Ended	6 May 2004

Duration	30 minutes
Awards	Zilveren Televizier-Tulp, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series, Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series, Satellite Award for Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series, Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series and Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series
Genre	comedy film, romance film, American television sitcom, family-friendly television and situation comedy
Nominated for	Kids' Choice Award for Favorite TV Show, Kids' Choice Award for Favorite TV Show, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Casting for a Comedy Series, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Casting for a Comedy Series, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Cinematography for a Multi-Camera Series, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Cinematography for a Multi-Camera Series, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Costumes for a Series, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Cinematography for a Multi-Camera Series, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Main Title Theme Music, TCA Award for Individual Achievement in Comedy, Kids' Choice Award for Favorite TV Show, Kids' Choice Award for Favorite TV Show, Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy, Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directing – Comedy Series, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series, Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series, Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy, Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy, TCA Award for Outstanding Achievement in Comedy, Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy, TCA Award for Outstanding Achievement in Comedy, TCA Award for Outstanding Achievement in Comedy, TCA Heritage Award, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series, Satellite Award for Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy, Satellite Award for Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy, Satellite Award for Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Art Direction for a Multi-Camera Series, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Art Direction for a Multi-Camera Series, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Art Direction for a Multi-Camera Series, Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series, Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series, Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series, Satellite Award for Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy, Satellite Award for Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy, Satellite Award for Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy, Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series, Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series, Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series, Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series, Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series, Golden Raspberry Award for Worst New Star, Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series, Satellite Award for Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series, Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series, Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series, Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series, Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series, Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series, Kids' Choice Award for Favorite TV Actress, Kids' Choice Award for Favorite TV Actress, Kids' Choice Award for Favorite TV Actress, Kids' Choice Award for Favorite TV Actress and Kids' Choice Award for Favorite TV Actress
Production company	Bright/Kauffman/Crane Productions and Warner Bros. Television
Country of origin	United States of America
Screenwriter	David Crane
Producer	David Crane and Marta Kauffman
Number of episodes	236
Number of seasons	10

About Friends

In 1994, a group of six friends captured the hearts of America with their witty banter, hilarious hijinks, and heartwarming moments. Friends, created by David Crane and Marta Kauffman, quickly became a cultural phenomenon and a defining show of the 90s.

The show followed the lives of Rachel, Ross, Monica, Chandler, Joey, and Phoebe as they navigated their twenties in New York City. From Ross's on-again-off-again relationship with Rachel to Chandler's sarcastic one-liners, each character brought their own unique personality to the group dynamic.

Friends tackled important issues such as relationships, career struggles, and family dynamics, all while maintaining its signature humor. The show's iconic theme song, "I'll Be There for You" by The Rembrandts, became a staple of pop culture and is still recognized today.

The show's success can be attributed to its talented cast, clever writing, and relatable storylines. Friends ran for ten seasons and remains a beloved classic to this day, with a devoted fanbase and countless references in popular culture.

References:

- "Friends: The Complete Series." Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, 2012.

- "The Oral History of 'Friends': Aniston, Cox, Kudrow, LeBlanc, Perry, and Schwimmer Reveal All." James Andrew Miller, The Hollywood Reporter, 2019.

- "How 'Friends' Changed the Sitcom Landscape." Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 2019.