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Friends: The Stuff You've Never Seen (2001) (TV)

Spin off

"Joey" (2004)

Referenced in

"Saturday Night Live: Mariel Hemingway/Blues Traveler (#21.1)" (1995)
 -  Theme tune plays as Weekend Update intro and outro
"Saturday Night Live: David Schwimmer/Natalie Merchant (#21.3)" (1995)
 -  Referenced during the monologue
"The Nanny: Where's Fran? (#3.16)" (1996)
 -  Maggie mentions the characters Ross and Rachel.
"The Jeff Foxworthy Show: He Ain't Heavy, He's a Bully (#1.15)" (1996)
 -  Jeff says something about naming his and Karen's baby after the characters on Friends.
"Married with Children: Enemies (#10.23)" (1996)
 -  Bud and Kelly are watching the show. Al does too but for other reasons
"NewsRadio: Daydream (#3.7)" (1996)
 -  Eric: "Did anyone see Friends last night?"
Have I Got News for You: The Official Pirate Video (1997) (V)
Trojan War (1997)
Brookside: The Lost Weekend (1997) (V)
Remember (1998)
Starship Titanic (1998) (VG)
 -  The "Special Thanks" section of the game includes nods to the entire cast of "Friends"
20 Dates (1998)
"Saturday Night Live: David Spade/Eagle-Eye Cherry (#24.5)" (1998)
 -  Mentioned during cold opening
My Brother the Pig (1999)
"South Park: Cat Orgy (#3.7)" (1999)
 -  Shelly kicks Cartman off the TV when he watches "Aliens" and says "I'm watching Friends!". Friends-esque music plays.
"Action: Mr. Dragon Goes to Washington (#1.5)" (1999)
 -  Wendy mentions the show.
"Saturday Night Live: Jennifer Aniston/Sting (#25.6)" (1999)
 -  mentioned during monologue
Saturday Night Live: Game Show Parodies (2000) (TV)
Jails, Hospitals & Hip-Hop (2000)
Daydream Believers: The Monkees' Story (2000) (TV)
 -  Mentioned during prologue set in the year 2000
Loser (2000)
I'm the One That I Want (2000)
Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye (2000) (TV)
 -  mentioned in dialogue between Dustin and the limo driver
Bamboozled (2000)
Shriek If You Know What I Did Last Friday the Thirteenth (2000) (V)
"Saturday Night Live: Charlize Theron/Paul Simon (#26.4)" (2000)
 -  Referenced on Weekend Update
What Women Want (2000)
"Kapou se xero: (#1.4)" (2001)
 -  Referenced by Lilika
Adult Movie (2001) (V)
 -  "How you doin'?"' used as pick-up line
"Room 101: (#6.9)" (2001)
 -  Referenced by name
Annie Goes to Hollywood (2001) (TV)
"Saturday Night Live: Christopher Walken/Weezer (#26.20)" (2001)
 -  Referenced by Mango
"The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror XII (#13.1)" (2001)
 -  When they use the Matthew Perry voice on the house he says "Yeah, could I be any more of a house?". Matthew Perry played Chandler in Friends and "Could I be any more..." was his catchphrase.
"South Park: How to Eat with Your Butt (#5.10)" (2001)
 -  Macky says "If you have lost your sense of humour, you could always become a writer for the show Friends"
"Futurama: Love and Rocket (#4.4)" (2002)
 -  Lrrr is clearly meant to be watching this on TV, he talks about Ross (referring to him as the largest friend).
"The Simpsons: Weekend at Burnsie's (#13.16)" (2002)
 -  Mentioned by name
"South Park: Professor Chaos (#6.6)" (2002)
 -  they play the theme music to 'friends' when they show the shot of all the kids walking down the street
"Just Shoot Me!: The Bad Grandma (#6.21)" (2002)
 -  Dennis and Elliot's grandma are going to watch it.
TV Guide 50 Best Shows of All Time: A 50th Anniversary Celebration (2002) (TV)
Undercover Brother (2002)
"The Simpsons: Bart vs. Lisa vs. the Third Grade (#14.3)" (2002)
 -  Actually it spoofs it as "Japanese Friends" cable TV show.
The Perfect Pitch (2002) (TV)
"Andy Richter Controls the Universe: Relationship Ripcord (#2.5)" (2002)
 -  Referenced by Jessica
Saturday Night Live Weekend Update Halftime Special (2003) (TV)
 -  Mentioned on Weekend update
Dreamcatcher (2003)
Luk lau hau joh (2003)
Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde (2003)
Hollywood and the Muslim World (2003) (TV)
Calendar Girls (2003)
 -  When being made up, one of the girls requests that she have her hair done like "the girl from 'Friends'"
"I Love the '70s" (2003)
"Peep Show: (#1.3)" (2003)
 -  Valerie mentions the show.
"South Park: All About Mormons (#7.12)" (2003)
 -  When Stan tries talking to his family, his sister says to shut up because she's watching "Friends".
"Saturday Night Live: Al Sharpton/Pink (#29.7)" (2003)
 -  Mentioned by Jeff Zucker
"Saturday Night Live: Jennifer Aniston/Black Eyed Peas (#29.9)" (2004)
 -  Referenced during monologue and Coco & Matsui Super Show
TV in Black: The First Fifty Years (2004) (V)
 -  stills
Suzie Gold (2004)
 -  talked about by characters
The Journal (2004)
 -  One character uses Joey's trademark line "how you doin".
"Will & Grace: No Sex 'N' the City (#6.19)" (2004)
 -  Jack and Karen talk about "Friends" going off the air.
"Saturday Night Live: Donald Trump/Toots and the Maytals (#29.16)" (2004)
 -  Mentioned by Jeff Zucker
"Scrubs: My Fault (#3.20)" (2004)
 -  The janitor tells J.D. that everyone is expecting if Elliot and him finally get together, "like Ross and Rachel".
"High Chaparall: (#2.7)" (2004)
 -  Mentioned by name
Zapped (2004)
 -  Appartment Share Style
"King of the Hill: Stressed for Success (#8.19)" (2004)
 -  Bobby watches a scene from an animated version of this show on one of the tvs.
The Terminal (2004)
 -  Navorsky reads about the show
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Christopher Walken (2004) (TV)
 -  referenced by Mango
Red Dwarf: Dwarfing USA (2004) (V)
 -  Referenced by name
World of Warcraft (2004) (VG)
 -  Human characters have a "flirt" pick-up line "How are you doing?" The same that Joey of Friends uses in many episodes
The Aristocrats (2005)
 -  Mentioned twice in film
Happy Endings (2005)
 -  is on the tivo folder
"Saturday Night Live: Paul Giamatti/Ludacris featuring Sum-41 (#30.10)" (2005)
 -  Referenced in Spy Glass
"Reno 911!: Fastest Criminal in Reno (#3.5)" (2005)
 -  A suspect states that he "likes Matt LeBlanc and Jennifer Aniston the best"
Family Guy Presents Stewie Griffin: The Untold Story (2005) (V)
 -  Peter references that the show was put up against Friends.
Slow Burn (2005)
 -  'Friends' tapes mentioned
"What I Like About You: Surprise (#4.2)" (2005)
 -  Holly likens her relationship with Vince to that of Ross and Rachel.
"The Office: Sexual Harassment (#2.2)" (2005)
 -  referenced in dialogue
"Weeds: The Godmother (#1.10)" (2005)
 -  Andy mentions the show
Kids in America (2005)
 -  Walanda mentions the show to her Mom.
"American Dad!: Stan of Arabia: Part 1 (#1.12)" (2005)
 -  Ross and Rachel are mentioned in a conversation in this episode.
"King of the Hill: Orange You Sad I Did Say Banana? (#10.6)" (2005)
 -  Min watches this show on TV.
Csak szex és más semmi (2005)
 -  Tamas uses the Hungarian equivalent of "We were on a break!"
Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World (2005)
 -  TV guy comments on how "those Friends" are rich
"Saturday Night Live: Jack Black/Neil Young (#31.9)" (2005)
 -  in "Lazy Sunday", movie trivia question: "What Friends alum starred in films with Bruce Willis?"
"Two and a Half Men: That Special Tug (#3.12)" (2006)
 -  The lady at the bar says "How you doin'?", Joey's catchphrase in Friends.
Funny Money (2006)
 -  mentioned that Ross cheated on Rachel because he thought they were "on a break"
"Comedy Connections: Shooting Stars (#4.4)" (2006)
 -  Referenced by name
Zoom (2006)
 -  during the outtakes in the end credits, Tim Allen jokes that he and Courteney Cox were funnier on TV/Courteney asks "Where's Matt LeBlanc?"
Left in Darkness (2006) (V)
 -  guy says the pick-up line "How you doin'?" to a girl exactly the way Joey says it
"Navy NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service: Escaped (#4.2)" (2006)
 -  When Tony finds out McGee overbleached his teeth, he mention how that happened to Ross on Friends.
"Game K N B: (2006-10-12)" (2006)
 -  mentioned in the question.
The Making of 'The Break-Up' (2006) (V)
 -  Aniston references "her show."
"The Gadget Show: (#5.8)" (2006)
 -  Jason mentions it while talking about a La-Z-Boy chair
"30 Rock: Jack-Tor (#1.5)" (2006)
 -  Jack watches it.
"My Name Is Earl: Robbed a Stoner Blind (#2.8)" (2006)
 -  Hippies reenact an episode onstage.
"Friday Night with Jonathan Ross: (#11.11)" (2006)
 -  Mentioned in Simon Pegg/David Schwimmer interview.
"Saturday Night Live: Matthew Fox/Tenacious D (#32.7)" (2006)
 -  mentioned during the monologue
Alvin and the Chipmunks (2007) (VG)
 -  The theme song is performed by the Chipmunks in the Video game
Magicians (2007)
 -  Referenced by name
"The New Adventures of Old Christine: Friends (#2.21)" (2007)
 -  title reference
"Scrubs: My Cold Shower (#6.19)" (2007)
 -  Dr. Cox compares Elliot and J.D. to Ross and Rachel
Saturday Night Live in the '90s: Pop Culture Nation (2007) (TV)
 -  Mentioned by Lorne Michaels
I Could Never Be Your Woman (2007)
 -  (call to Matthew Perry) "We can still be friends, can't we?" "Yeah, I was there for you."
Kathy Griffin: Everybody Can Suck It (2007) (TV)
 -  Mentioned in reference to Emmy party.
Nancy Drew (2007)
 -  Corky uses "How you doin'?" as a pick-up line
"TV Land Confidential: Locations (#2.5)" (2007)
 -  still pictures
"Rules of Engagement: Bag Ladies (#2.5)" (2007)
 -  Referenced in the dialogue: "I mean, how about Ross and Rachel"
Whatever Lola Wants (2007)
 -  Zacks sister mentions Monica in Friends
"The Simpsons: Smoke on the Daughter (#19.15)" (2008)
 -  Mentioned on ET segment
"The O'Reilly Factor: (2008-04-09)" (2008)
 -  This film is referenced during the 'Policing the Net' segment.
"30 Rock: Subway Hero (#2.12)" (2008)
 -  Dennis says he and Liz are like Ross and Rachel
The Rocker (2008)
 -  mentioned in dialogue
"Comedy Connections: Ripping Yarns (#6.4)" (2008)
 -  Referenced by name
Soul Men (2008)
 -  "since 'Friends' was on television"
"30 Rock: The One with the Cast of 'Night Court' (#3.3)" (2008)
 -  mimicking the episode title style
"Privileged: All About the Big Picture (#1.15)" (2009)
 -  Marco talks about watching the third season on DVD to cheer him up after breaking up with his boyfriend.
"Late Night with Conan O'Brien: The White Stripes (#17.30)" (2009)
 -  Conan says that friends will be stopping by, but not the cast of "Friends"
"30 Rock: Larry King (#3.12)" (2009)
 -  Ross running to the airport is mentioned by Jack
"Being Erica: Everything She Wants (#1.9)" (2009)
 -  A dinner party conversation steers toward the character of Rachel from the show.
"30 Rock: The Bubble (#3.15)" (2009)
 -  Jenna talks about the 'Rachel' cut, title mentioned
A Home for Everyone: The Making of 'Hotel for Dogs' (2009) (V)
 -  Emma Roberts mentioned this series with Lisa Kudrow
"Family Guy: Three Kings (#7.15)" (2009)
 -  The warden is watching the show in his office while Peter is escaping.
Evil Bong II: King Bong (2009)
 -  "the guy from 'Friends' "
"Community: Social Psychology (#1.4)" (2009)
 -  Abed refers to himself as "Phoebe" and to Annie as "Chandler."
"Saturday Night Live: Taylor Swift (#35.5)" (2009)
 -  Kate Gosselin mentions the Rachel haircut

Featured in

Ed (1996)
Behind the Laughs (1998) (TV)
 -  clips from this show are in this special
Influences: From Yesterday to Today (1999) (TV)
 -  clips from this show are used in this special
The 59th Annual Golden Globe Awards (2002) (TV)
 -  clips
NBC 75th Anniversary Special (2002) (TV)
 -  A clip from this show appears.
TV Guide 50 Best Shows of All Time: A 50th Anniversary Celebration (2002) (TV)
The 60th Annual Golden Globe Awards (2003) (TV)
 -  clips
"Six Feet Under: The Eye Inside (#3.3)" (2003)
 -  Nate watches Friends in one scene.
The 61st Annual Golden Globe Awards (2004) (TV)
 -  clips
101 Biggest Celebrity Oops (2004) (TV)
 -  TV shows in decline: too much Ross and Rachel drama on Friends
"Frontline: The Persuaders (#22.15)" (2004)
 -  Opening credits shown.
"Unscripted: (#1.4)" (2005)
 -  scenes
The Slanted Screen (2006)
 -  clip
"The Sopranos: The Second Coming (#6.19)" (2007)
 -  seen on TV
Get Smart's Bruce and Lloyd Out of Control (2008)
 -  as Lloyd and Nina watch TV, the theme song can be heard
The 60th Primetime Emmy Awards (2008) (TV)
 -  Brief clip of opening titles during Josh Groban's salute to TV theme songs.
"Privileged: All About What Lies Beneath (#1.13)" (2009)
 -  Marco is watching an episode of the show on DVD.
"Cinemania: Ypalliloi en drasei!" (2009)
 -  Clips are shown
"20 to 1: TV Couples (#8.11)" (2009)
 -  Clips shown in a segment on Ross Geller and Rachel Green.

Spoofed in

"Saturday Night Live: Matthew Perry/Oasis (#23.2)" (1997)
 -  spoofed during monologue and a 'Friends' skit
Sour Grapes (1998)
BASEketball (1998)
"Bertelsen - DR2s talkshow: (#1.2)" (1999)
 -  Spoofed as "Vender"
"Saturday Night Live: Christina Ricci/Beck (#25.7)" (1999)
 -  Spoofed in TV Funhouse
The Junkies (2000)
"Undergrads: New Friends (#1.4)" (2001)
 -  Nitz, Jessie, and others mimic the "dancing by the water fountain" scene during a montage
"Saturday Night Live: Jack Black/The Strokes (#27.11)" (2002)
 -  Spoofed in Friends promo
"Saturday Night Live: Jennifer Aniston/Black Eyed Peas (#29.9)" (2004)
 -  Spoofed during the monologue
"Saturday Night Live: Snoop Dogg/Avril Lavigne (#29.19)" (2004)
 -  Final episode spoofed in 2 skits and Weekend Update
"Kim Possible: Dimension Twist (#3.6)" (2005)
 -  Shego is mistaken for one of the girls on "Pals."
Chicken Little (2005)
 -  Right after the "foot popping" kiss between Abby & Chicken Little, Abby pretty much quotes Rachel Greene from friends with her remark about closure.
"How I Met Your Mother: Swarley (#2.7)" (2006)
 -  Ted, Marshall and BArney say meeting in a café isn't as much fun as in a bar, said café recreating the Central Perk flair.
"Les guignols de l'info: (2007-02-07)" (2007)
 -  This episode features an episode of "Gods", which spoofs the credits of "Friends".
"The O'Reilly Factor: (2008-06-24)" (2008)
 -  An anti-Obama ad is featured that spoofs the opening of this TV show.
Friends: A XXX Parody (2009) (V)
 -  XXX parody

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