Friends
The first season introduces six young friends living in Manhattan: runaway bride Rachel Green, chef Monica Geller, masseuse Phoebe Buffay, actor Joey Tribbiani, office worker Chandler Bing, and paleontologist Ross Geller. As Rachel starts over with Monica and the group, the season follows their early jobs, relationships, family complications, and Ross's lingering feelings for Rachel.
Released: 1994-09-22
Directors:
James Burrows
Pamela Fryman
Arlene Sanford
Peter Bonerz
Paul Lazarus
Alan Myerson
Michael Lembeck
Gail Mancuso
Robby Benson
Kevin S. Bright
Creators:
David Crane
Marta Kauffman
Producers:
Kevin S. Bright
Marta Kauffman
David Crane
Andy Zall
Todd Stevens
Wendy Knoller
Writers:
Marta Kauffman
David Crane
Jeffrey Astrof
Mike Sikowitz
Alexa Junge
Jeff Greenstein
Jeff Strauss
Adam Chase
Ira Ungerleider
Bill Lawrence
Doty Abrams
Chris Brown
Network: NBC
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Characters
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Rachel Green
Jennifer Aniston
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Monica Geller
Courteney Cox
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Phoebe Buffay
Lisa Kudrow
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Joey Tribbiani
Matt LeBlanc
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Chandler Bing
Matthew Perry
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Ross Geller
David Schwimmer
Episodes
Pilot
Rachel leaves her fiance at the altar and turns to Monica, while Ross adjusts to his divorce and the group helps Rachel begin an independent life.
Director:
James Burrows
Writers:
Marta Kauffman
David Crane
Released: 1994-09-22
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The One with the Sonogram at the End
Ross learns Carol is pregnant, Rachel returns her engagement ring to Barry, and Monica braces for dinner with her critical parents.
Director:
James Burrows
Writers:
Marta Kauffman
David Crane
Released: 1994-09-29
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The One with the Thumb
Monica questions her relationship with Alan, Chandler resumes smoking, and Phoebe deals with an unexpected bank mistake.
Director:
James Burrows
Writers:
Jeffrey Astrof
Mike Sikowitz
Released: 1994-10-06
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The One with George Stephanopoulos
Ross has a rough night out with Chandler and Joey, while Rachel struggles with her new financial reality and joins Monica and Phoebe for a slumber party.
Director:
James Burrows
Writer:
Alexa Junge
Released: 1994-10-13
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The One with the East German Laundry Detergent
Ross helps Rachel do laundry for the first time, Chandler and Phoebe try to end relationships, and Joey schemes to win back an ex-girlfriend.
Director:
Pamela Fryman
Writers:
Jeff Greenstein
Jeff Strauss
Released: 1994-10-20
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The One with the Butt
Chandler dates a woman with a complicated romantic life, Joey takes an unusual acting job, and Rachel's cleaning disrupts Monica's apartment routine.
Director:
Arlene Sanford
Writers:
Adam Chase
Ira Ungerleider
Released: 1994-10-27
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The One with the Blackout
A citywide blackout strands Chandler in an ATM vestibule and interrupts Ross's attempt to tell Rachel how he feels.
Director:
James Burrows
Writers:
Jeffrey Astrof
Mike Sikowitz
Released: 1994-11-03
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The One Where Nana Dies Twice
Ross and Monica gather with their family at the hospital, while Chandler worries about why coworkers assume he is gay.
Director:
James Burrows
Writers:
Marta Kauffman
David Crane
Released: 1994-11-10
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The One Where Underdog Gets Away
Thanksgiving plans unravel as Rachel tries to afford a ski trip, Joey faces an awkward family problem, and the friends get locked out during the parade.
Director:
James Burrows
Writers:
Jeff Greenstein
Jeff Strauss
Released: 1994-11-17
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The One with the Monkey
The friends make a no-dates pact for New Year's Eve, Phoebe meets scientist David, and Ross introduces his pet monkey Marcel.
Director:
Peter Bonerz
Writers:
Adam Chase
Ira Ungerleider
Released: 1994-12-15
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The One with Mrs. Bing
Chandler's mother visits New York, Ross reacts badly to Rachel's relationship with Paolo, and Monica and Phoebe become involved with a comatose stranger.
Director:
James Burrows
Writer:
Alexa Junge
Released: 1995-01-05
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The One with the Dozen Lasagnas
Rachel breaks up with Paolo, Ross tries to avoid learning the baby's sex, and Monica is left with a dozen unwanted lasagnas.
Director:
Paul Lazarus
Writers:
Jeffrey Astrof
Mike Sikowitz
Adam Chase
Ira Ungerleider
Released: 1995-01-12
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The One with the Boobies
Joey grapples with a family secret, Chandler accidentally sees Rachel after a shower, and the group dislikes Phoebe's blunt new boyfriend.
Director:
Alan Myerson
Writer:
Alexa Junge
Released: 1995-01-19
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The One with the Candy Hearts
Valentine's Day sends Ross on his first date in years, pairs Chandler with Janice again, and pushes the women to burn mementos from old relationships.
Director:
James Burrows
Writer:
Bill Lawrence
Released: 1995-02-09
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The One with the Stoned Guy
Monica cooks for a restaurant owner, Chandler reconsiders his office career, and Ross turns to Joey for dating advice.
Director:
Alan Myerson
Writers:
Jeff Greenstein
Jeff Strauss
Released: 1995-02-16
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The One with Two Parts, Part One
Joey falls for Phoebe's twin sister Ursula, Chandler struggles with an attractive employee, and Ross attends parenting classes with Carol and Susan.
Director:
Michael Lembeck
Writers:
Marta Kauffman
David Crane
Released: 1995-02-23
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The One with Two Parts, Part Two
Rachel and Monica switch identities at the hospital, Phoebe tries to help Joey after Ursula avoids him, and Ross worries about becoming a father.
Director:
Michael Lembeck
Writers:
Marta Kauffman
David Crane
Released: 1995-02-23
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The One with All the Poker
Rachel interviews for a fashion job, and a poker game brings out Ross's competitive side as the women learn to play.
Director:
James Burrows
Writers:
Jeffrey Astrof
Mike Sikowitz
Released: 1995-03-02
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The One Where the Monkey Gets Away
Rachel loses Marcel while babysitting him, sending the friends into a frantic search as Ross prepares to ask her out.
Director:
Peter Bonerz
Writers:
Jeffrey Astrof
Mike Sikowitz
Released: 1995-03-09
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The One with the Evil Orthodontist
Rachel becomes involved with Barry again despite his engagement to Mindy, while Chandler obsesses over a missed phone call.
Director:
Peter Bonerz
Writer:
Doty Abrams
Released: 1995-04-06
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The One with the Fake Monica
Monica investigates the woman who stole her identity, Joey considers a stage name, and Ross faces Marcel's changing behavior.
Director:
Gail Mancuso
Writers:
Adam Chase
Ira Ungerleider
Released: 1995-04-27
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The One with the Ick Factor
Monica dates a younger man, Phoebe temps for Chandler, and Rachel's dreams make Ross jealous as Carol's due date approaches.
Director:
Robby Benson
Writer:
Alexa Junge
Released: 1995-05-04
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The One with the Birth
Carol goes into labor, bringing Ross and Susan's tensions to the hospital as Monica thinks about children and Joey befriends an expectant mother.
Director:
James Burrows
Writers:
David Crane
Marta Kauffman
Jeff Greenstein
Jeff Strauss
Released: 1995-05-11
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The One Where Rachel Finds Out
Ross leaves for China before Rachel's birthday party, and Chandler's comment makes Rachel reconsider Ross's feelings for her.
Director:
Kevin S. Bright
Writer:
Chris Brown
Released: 1995-05-18
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