Connections
Edited into
Spin-off
Referenced in
Theme tune plays as Weekend Update intro and outro
Wakko asks, "Wanna hear me burp the theme to 'Friends'?"
Referenced during the monologue and Spade in America
Chandler Bing makes a crossover appearance.
Ross Geller makes a crossover appearance.
Title mentioned during Spade in America
Oprah mentions the show when describing "She's the One" (1996).
Maggie mentions the characters Ross and Rachel.
Jeff says something about naming his and Karen's baby after the characters on Friends.
Phoebe Buffay makes a crossover appearance.
Mike: "We missed the first half of 'Friends'!"
Bud and Kelly are watching the show. Al does too but for other reasons
Title mentioned in The Princess and the Homeboy
Jim is pitching his idea for "Barbie Gets Old" as "'Friends' without the genitals."
Zoey becomes enamored with the show and puts a Friends poster on her wall.
Zoey becomes obsessed with the show and sings the theme song.
Wakko captures the cast of "Friends."
Eric: "Did anyone see Friends last night?"
Bobby trades his Joey doll for Joseph's Ross doll whom are characters from this show.
Jennifer Aniston and David Schwimmer are mentioned in the film. Both were co-stars in Friends with Courtney Cox.
In his review of "Lost in Space" (1998), Gene Siskel mentions that Matt LeBlanc also appears in this TV series.
The "Special Thanks" section of the game includes nods to the entire cast of "Friends"
Alex (Lisa Kudrow) tells Lisa, "Don't be such a Phoebe!" Kudrow played Phoebe on "Friends."
Mentioned during cold opening
Mike refers to the Mayor and Janelle as "Ross and Rachel"
Shelly kicks Cartman off the TV when he watches "Aliens" and says "I'm watching Friends!". Friends-esque music plays.
Wendy mentions the show.
mentioned during monologue
Mentioned during prologue set in the year 2000
mentioned in dialogue between Dustin and the limo driver
Referenced on Weekend Update
The AAMCO man asks Larry if he was involved in the show
Referenced by Lilika
"How you doin'?"' used as pick-up line
Referenced by name
Referenced by Mango
Title mentioned during Emmy Awards pre-show
Title mentoined by Dan Rather during CBS Evening Anthrax Update
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.
Macky says "If you have lost your sense of humour, you could always become a writer for the show Friends"
Title mentioned and joked about during Weekend Update
Lrrr is clearly meant to be watching this on TV, he talks about Ross (referring to him as the largest friend).
Mentioned by name
they play the theme music to 'friends' when they show the shot of all the kids walking down the street
"Rachel" and "Ross" mentioned in regard to a Jewish "Friend"
Dennis and Elliot's grandma are going to watch it.
Actually it spoofs it as "Japanese Friends" cable TV show.
Referenced by Jessica
Mentioned on Weekend update
Cited as representative of real friends
In a deleted scene, Jennifer Aniston picks up a tabloid and remarks about the fictitious actress on the cover, "She's so talented but all they want to talk about is her hair," a reference to herself in real life.
When Lrrr is watching the television with his wife he says 'If Rachel is angry with Ross why doesn't she simply tear his head off!?'
When being made up, one of the girls requests that she have her hair done like "the girl from 'Friends'"
The big white statue of a dog in Noelle Winters's apartment is the same statue that Chandler and Joey (later Chandler and Monica) own.
Valerie says "I'm on a double date with guys from the office, it's like being on Friends!"
When Stan tries talking to his family, his sister says to shut up because she's watching "Friends".
Mentioned by Jeff Zucker
Referenced during monologue and Coco & Matsui Super Show
stills
talked about by characters
One character uses Joey's trademark line "how you doin".
Jack and Karen talk about "Friends" going off the air.
Mentioned by Jeff Zucker
The janitor tells J.D. that everyone is expecting if Elliot and him finally get together, "like Ross and Rachel".
Mentioned by name
Appartment Share Style
Bobby watches a scene from an animated version of this show on one of the tvs.
Emmett's trick says he likes to watch the show with his roommate.
Navorsky reads about the show
referenced by Mango
Referenced by name
Human characters have a "flirt" pick-up line "How are you doing?" The same that Joey of Friends uses in many episodes
Richard watches this show.
Referenced by name
Mentioned twice in film
is on the tivo folder
Referenced in Spy Glass
A suspect states that he "likes Matt LeBlanc and Jennifer Aniston the best"
Peter references that the show was put up against Friends.
Ford Cole finds "Friends" VHS tapes in two of Danny's apartments.
Holly likens her relationship with Vince to that of Ross and Rachel.
referenced in dialogue
Andy mentions the show
Walanda mentions the show to her Mom.
Ross and Rachel are mentioned in a conversation in this episode.
Min watches this show on TV.
Tamas uses the Hungarian equivalent of "We were on a break!"
TV guy comments on how "those Friends" are rich
in "Lazy Sunday", movie trivia question: "What Friends alum starred in films with Bruce Willis?"
The lady at the bar says "How you doin'?", Joey's catchphrase in Friends.
The use of * symbols inbetween the letters in the word "Friends" is a reference to this show.
mentioned that Ross cheated on Rachel because he thought they were "on a break"
Shannon says she, Callum and Lucy can be like the friends.
when Judith asks him if they can just be friends, Moz replies: "Friends. The one where they don't shag."
Referenced by name
referenced in clue in "The Oafish" category
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?"
Rob Long lists this as an example of a good sitcom.
guy says the pick-up line "How you doin'?" to a girl exactly the way Joey says it
When Tony finds out McGee overbleached his teeth, he mention how that happened to Ross on Friends.
mentioned in the question.
It is mentioned in a newspaper article. Also, photograph is shown.
Aniston references "her show."
Jason mentions it while talking about a La-Z-Boy chair
Jack watches it.
Hippies reenact an episode onstage.
Mentioned in Simon Pegg/David Schwimmer interview.
mentioned during the monologue
The theme song is performed by the Chipmunks in the Video game
Anka, the Russian girl, quotes the show
A shot of Devon Banks' building is the same one used for Chandler's office.
While talking to Nancy, Jeremy thinks "We'll be friends, like the friends on Friends, who got bored of being friends and started screwing each other."
title reference
Dr. Cox compares Elliot and J.D. to Ross and Rachel
Mentioned by Lorne Michaels
SPOILER: Lilly and Marshall get married by an ordered-friend, Barney, Reminds when Joey were the oficiant in Monica and Chandler wedding.
(call to Matthew Perry) "We can still be friends, can't we?" "Yeah, I was there for you."
SPOILERS: Ted and Robin split the day of their first anniversary, the same that happened to Ross and Rachel
Referenced by name
Mentioned in reference to Emmy party.
Corky uses "How you doin'?" as a pick-up line
still pictures
Referenced in the dialogue: "I mean, how about Ross and Rachel"
Referenced by name
Jonathan jokes that he thinks Renée prefers watching Friends to Seinfeld.
Zacks sister mentions Monica in Friends
Mentioned on ET segment
This film is referenced during the 'Policing the Net' segment.
Dennis says he and Liz are like Ross and Rachel
mentioned in dialogue
Referenced by name
Jay receives a request to play the theme song from the show.
"since 'Friends' was on television"
The episode's title has the familiar "The One with" moniker almost every episode of Friends had, which Jennifer Aniston starred in.
DVDs are shown in a video store.
Marco talks about watching the third season on DVD to cheer him up after breaking up with his boyfriend.
mentioned in dialogue
Conan says that friends will be stopping by, but not the cast of "Friends"
Ross running to the airport is mentioned by Jack
Jenna talks about the 'Rachel' cut, title mentioned
Emma Roberts mentioned this series with Lisa Kudrow
The warden is watching the show in his office while Peter is escaping.
Title mentioned during Lazy Sunday
"the guy from 'Friends' "
Ari calls David Schwimmer his favorite "Friend"
Samuel Waingaya tells Monks he likes watching Jennifer Aniston on the show.
mentioned in dialogue
mentioned by Terence
Abed refers to himself as "Phoebe" and to Annie as "Chandler."
The title references how the episodes of Friends are titled.
James mention Jennifer Aniston would later star in this show.
Kate Gosselin mentions the Rachel haircut
Title/logo shown on screen during Weekend Update to indicate NBC's successes in 1996
Subject of a $1,600 clue in the category "The Emmys"
Ben and Teri remake Ross and Rachel under Chef's spell
Subject of an $800 clue in the category "Noncredit Where Credit is Due"
Ricky Gervais adresses Jennifer Aniston as 'Rachel from Friends'
Snooki talks about Friends style contract negotiations and fountain dancing
Subject of a $1,200 clue in the category "The Star's TV Show & Movie"
Mentioned by Abed
"Catch Friends last night?"
The Critic mentions Matt LeBlanc's character in this show, Joey
Subject of a $12,500 question
Subject of an $800 clue in the category "Hey, Matthews"
Ginger compares Barry to Joey from Friends
Jack says these are exciting times for NBC, but not "Seinfeld, Friends, ER exciting"
Referenced in the opening narration
Mike McGranaghan urges viewers to watch re-runs of "Friends" instead of "Bounty Hunter."
Subject of a $200 clue in the category "TV Shows by Characters"
Peter guesses that Chris's friends include Chandler.
Referenced in 'Rumsfeld Resigns' sketch
The show is mentioned in the end credits "Chuck Lorre Productions, #285" card.
Abed says, "Jeff and Britta is no Ross and Rachel."
Leslie talks about her favorite "Friends" episodes while on camera during the telethon.
Freddie says, "I guess there won't be a Friends reunion."
Darlene says the Stratfords' house is so inviting that she feels like she was on the set of Friends.
Rachel says it's where her dads came up with her name
talking about sitcoms
"Do you feel that the name has been ruined for you because of that show Friends?" / "He's on a show called Friends, and you haven't any friends." / "Do you think the number of friends on Facebook is going to confuse you with the actor from Friends?"
Contestant mentions visiting the filming locations
Paul Rudd's character on friends was Mike, who was married to Phoebe. Whenever Phoebe made anything up, she used the word "philange" (fill-angie). When explaining why Julie wasn't at brunch with the Mueller's, Paul's character Tim says she has a broken "philange" (fee-longe).
Shawn imitates Chandler Bing.
"Watching this guy argue with people is like watching Chandler and Joey arguing about what time to go down to the coffee shop."
Referenced in conversation.
"'Outsourced' is the new 'Friends'"
Spike says, "but we're on a break!"
Virgina mentions Ross and Rachel being stuck in the "friend zone".
Morgan says the relationship is "classic Ross and Rachel."
The Cinema Snob makes no promises that he won't make a "Friends" joke regarding Jennifer Aniston's role in "Leprechaun".
"How you doin'?"
The Narrator describes David Schwimmer as "The Friends star".
Ashleigh mentions this show
James Lipton quotes Matthew Perry from "Friends": "Too much information!"
Benny says, "I love going commando!", a phrase made popular by Joey Tribbiani ('Matt LeBlanc').
Conan O'Brien (while interviewing Jennifer Aniston) mentions this show
Title mentioned during Lisa Kudrow interview
Jay mentions that Matt LeBlanc was on the show
Casey takes a which Friends character is she quiz and her results was Rachel
Mark Harmon says his show "Charlie Grace" was short-lived because it was up against the show
Conan O'Brien introduces actor Matthew Perry and mentions this show
Mentioned in dialogue
Courteney Cox plays Monica
Chris mentions the relationship between Lisa Kudrow and Jennifer Aniston.
Courteney Cox mentions it. Also, photograph is shown.
mentioned in dialogue
Dan Ewing and Luda Kroitor dance their Quickstep to the theme from Friends.
Jay mentions that Lisa Kudrow is best known for her role on the show
points out a cast member
Tonight's title refereces those of Friends, also mentioned once by Conan
Jay mentions that Matt LeBlanc is best known for his role on the show
Julie says she does have a sense of humor, proven by the fact that she has seen every single episode of "Friends".
Title mentioned during the Conologue
The tv-series is a part of a question
Shirley says, "I've seen enough episodes of 'Friends' to know that cohabitation leads to sex, drugs, and something Parade magazine calls 'Schwimmer fatigue.'"
Programme is mentioned
Ross and Rachel mentioned, "Ross to my Rachel"
mentioned by Doug Stanhope (specifically the episode with the deaf interpreter)
One of the trivia teams is called "Joey Triviani"
Jennifer Aniston appearing on the show is mentioned.
Brad calls Dave "Ross, Alex "Rachel", Penny "Phoebe", Max "Fat Joey" and Jane "Monica"
Jack tells a diplomat that he can prevent his country from ever seeing another episode of the show
Answer in category The Emmy Winner's Show
Title mentioned during interview with Artie Lang and Nick di Paolo
mentioned in dialogue
mentioned by Roger
Jennifer Aniston, Friends, and Chandler are all mentioned in ref to Homer's hair while dreaming
Referenced by Jay as a successful NBC TV show
Jimmy Fallon compares his parents moving out of his childhood home to the end of the series
Kim Jong-il says he wants a resolution for Jack and Liz like on the show
Jay says he thinks "Episodes" is better than the show
Chelsea mentions the show by name.
Blu-ray release
Ant McPartlin asks the question, "Winona Ryder had a cameo role in an episode of the TV series Friends. Which of the main characters does she kiss?" Ashley Roberts doesn't know the answer and guesses "Joey." Ashley is dunked into a tank of gunge for getting the answer wrong. Ant says, "Unlucky! It was Rachel."
Jay shows a cookie being sold on eBay which was purportedly given to the seller by Courteney Cox on the set of the show
Boo's mom says she'll finally be able to watch the finale of "Friends".
Gollum mentions that Matthew Perry was on this show.
Referenced by Leslie
Moet & Chandon is mispronounced as "Monica and Chandler."
The dvd cover is shown
Referenced in the Jennifer Aniston look-alike contest
Mentioned by Greenberg
Riley (to Lacey): "Do you remember when you wanted to do the Rachel cut and ended up looking like Ross?"
in a clip from "Saturday Night Live," Zach Galifianakis wears a "Friends" t-shirt
Featured in
Clip from opening titles shown before it is replaced by a message from Steve Forbes
Clip is shown
clips from this show are in this special
clips from this show are used in this special
Seen on tv
clips
A clip from this show appears.
"Friends" is #21.
clips
Nate watches Friends in one scene.
clips
TV shows in decline: too much Ross and Rachel drama on Friends
Opening credits shown.
scenes
clip
Clips shown.
seen on TV
as Lloyd and Nina watch TV, the theme song can be heard
Brief clip of opening titles during Josh Groban's salute to TV theme songs.
Marco is watching an episode of the show on DVD.
Clips are shown
Clips shown in a segment on Ross Geller and Rachel Green.
Number 11 in the countdown
Clips shown.
Clips shown in a segment on I'll Be There For You.
Clip shown.
edge of set visible/wall wobbles/front door suddenly open/crew visible/cigarette changes into drink/same extra reappears/foam finger disappears/TV swtiches itself on/parcel repeatedly rewraps/who's holding the ice pack changes/wet sand suddenly dries/shirt changes/speaks without using lips/dog handler in shot/boom visible/same shot used twice
There is a scene where Stephen Dorff and Elle Fanning are watching TV in Italy and it shows an italian version of Friends
Clip highlighted discussion topic.
Friends: The One with the Holiday Armadillo is #2.
Clips and referenced
Clip were showned
Clip shown to highlight the career of David Schwimmer.
Clip shown from Jennifer Aniston's early work.
Welshy thinks Courtney Cox was the best cast member.
Chandler Bing & Joey Tribbiani are #5.
Clips seen and discussed
Spoofed in
In "Paws", a spoof of "Friends" entitled "Fiends" pops up quickly.
Jerry Cantrell's guitar has the words "Friends don't let friends get Friends haircuts" inscribed on it.
spoofed during monologue and a 'Friends' skit
The Warners pester the cast of Friends by moving into their apartment.
The TV show-within-the-movie "Guys and Gals" is a spoof of "Friends".
Spoofed as "Vender"
Spoofed in TV Funhouse
Nitz, Jessie, and others mimic the "dancing by the water fountain" scene during a montage
Spoofed in Friends promo
opening scene is parodied (Jane dancing in the fountain)
Spoofed during the monologue
Final episode spoofed in 2 skits and Weekend Update
The short is modeled after the hit TV sitcom
Shego is mistaken for one of the girls on "Pals."
Right after the "foot popping" kiss between Abby & Chicken Little, Abby pretty much quotes Rachel Greene from friends with her remark about closure.
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.
This episode features an episode of "Gods", which spoofs the credits of "Friends".
An anti-Obama ad is featured that spoofs the opening of this TV show.
XXX parody
Maria is pregnant with twins with two different fathers (like on the General Hospital within the show).
Fiends is a spoof of this show.