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Friends is an American

When Crane and Kauffman were first writing Friends in 1993, they were originally writing under the name Insomnia Cafe. They presented the idea to Bright, and the three wrote a seven-page script to send to NBC. Several changes and rewrites were made to the script, and the name of the show was changed to Six of One,^[1] Friends Like Us, and finally Friends.

The show was filmed in Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank, California. The series finale received 52.5 million American views alone, making the two-part episode the fourth most watched series finale in television history,^[2][3] and the most watched TV episode of the 2000s.

Friends almost instantaneously received critical acclaim, making it one of the most popular

Joey (played by Matt LeBlanc) is introduced in the first scene of the pilot episode, and is instantaneously portrayed as a womaniser and a struggling actor. It's not until later episodes in season one that he is portrayed as dim-witted. Producers said that LeBlanc made Joey dim, but also gave him heart, which they didn't know the character had. Joey's child-like nature and loyal attitude easily makes him the most trustworthy Friend out of the six. Joey is the only Friend who is single in the series finale, but he does date many women in the show's run, including Kathy (Paget Brewster) and Kate (Dina Meyer).

Chander Bing

Audiences first see Chandler (played by

In the first season, the cast were paid $22,500 per episode, but this was raised to $20,000 - $40,000 per episode in season 2 due to the show's success. The main six wanted to all be paid the same,[6] so salary negotiations were made in season 3. The salary raised throughout the shows run, earning $75,000 in season 3, $85,000 in season 4, $100,000 in season 5, $125,000 in season six, $750,000 in seasons seven and $1 million in seasons 9 and 10, making Aniston, Cox and Kudrow the highest paid TV actresses of all time.

Seasons

Season 1

Season 1 introduces Rachel, Monica, Phoebe, Joey, Chandler and Ross. Ross is depressed about his recent divorce with

Season 2

The season 2 premiere begins with Rachel shocked to learn that Ross has a new girlfriend after learning he was in love with her. Rachel becomes increasingly irritated by Ross and Julie's relationship throughout half of the season. Ross finally breaks up with Julie in

Season 6 premieres with Ross and Rachel's drunken wedding in Las Vegas. The two plan to get a divorce, but Ross doesn't go on with it because he doesn't want 3 divorces. Phoebe suspects Ross to be in love with Rachel again, but he constantly denies it. Chandler asks Monica if they can move in together, and she instantly agrees. They eventually tell Joey and Rachel, and they both have mixed responses. On their last night as roommates, Rachel and Monica are first emotional about the move, but they end up arguing about their qualities they won't miss. Phoebe proposes the idea of Rachel moving in with her, and Rachel agrees. Rachel is moved into Phoebe's apartment by the next episode. Joey gets a role on a cable series, Mac and C.H.E.E.S.E. Ross gets a job lecturing at New York University, and dates a student, Elizabeth, briefly. Rachel and Phoebe's apartment catches on fire, so Rachel moves with Joey and Phoebe with Monica and Chandler. It is revealed that Chandler plans to ask Monica to marry him, and Phoebe helps him pick out the perfect ring. Monica finds out, and decides to propose herself, but can't get through her speech, so Chandler proposes, and she agrees happily. The rest of the group all celebrate at the end of the episode (excluding Ross).

Season 7

Season 7 starts with the announcement of Chandler and Monica's engagement. The majority of season 7 contains antics involving Monica and Chandler, at first about financial situations, but that is quickly resolved because of Chandler's funds, which he kept secret for six years. Ross tries to teach Ben about Hanukkah with the help of an armadillo costume. Phoebe and Rachel's apartment is fixed, but it has one bedroom instead of two, so only Phoebe moves in whilst Rachel stays with Joey. Joey's show, Mac and C.H.E.E.S.E, is cancelled, but he is offered a job back on Days of Our Lives. The series finale is just prior to Monica and Chandler's wedding, wherein Phoebe and Rachel find a positive pregnancy test in the trash in Monica and Chandler's bathroom, and assume it's Monica's.

Season 8

In the eighth season premiere, it is revealed that the positive pregnancy test found at Monica and Chandler's apartment is Rachel's. She takes it again, and originally Phoebe says it is negative, but after Rachel expresses sadness about it, she reveals it's positive. Both audiences and characters find out that Ross is the father in the next episode. Ross and Rachel decide to have the baby, but do not enter a romantic relationship. Joey falls in love with Rachel, and confesses to her on a "date" with her. Everyone else (excluding Ross) find out in the next episode. Joey eventually does tell Ross, and he professes feelings of shock and annoyance. Rachel gives birth to a girl after over 20 hours of labour, and Monica convinces her to name the baby her favourite name: Emma. Whilst Rachel is in recovery, Ross and Monica's mother gives Ross a ring to propose to Rachel. He refuses to, but keeps it anyway. Later, whilst Joey is getting a tissue for Rachel, the ring box falls out of his jacket and, as he goes to pick it up, Rachel assumes he is proposing, and accepts.

Season 9

Season 9 starts with Rachel and baby Emma living with Ross. Mid-season, they move back in with Joey, and Rachel develops feelings for him. Chandler and Monica continue to try conceiving a child, but find out they can't, due to health restrictions. They first decide on a sperm donor, but agree upon adoption.

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