Friends

Friends

I'll be there for you.

Created by Marta Kauffman, David Crane

On NBC

1994–200410 seasons228 episodes8.4 / 10

A warm, joke-driven sitcom about six friends navigating young adulthood in New York, built entirely on the comfort of their unshakeable bonds and the reassurance of the weekly reset.

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.

Essence

Ensemble

Like Friends

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Friends

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Friends, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Friends, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Friends, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.