Friends: Season 1

1994 · 24 episodes · ★ 7.9

What Season 1 of Friends

Six friends in their twenties meet at Central Perk, a New York coffee shop that becomes their hangout. Rachel arrives after running away from her wedding, and Ross, depressed after his divorce, is still in love with her. Monica, strict, shares her life with Phoebe's innocence, Joey's naivety and Chandler's quirky personality. They all try to make their way in Manhattan, where love, work, the past and the future create constant conflict. The good and bad moments they share are what keep their dreams alive.

24episodes

Sep 22, 1994premiered

May 18, 1995latest episode

9.2 hrtotal runtime

Season 1 Episodes

1x01 Pilot
Sep 22, 1994 · 23 min · ★ 7.3
After Rachel leaves her fiancé at the altar, she moves in with Monica and finds that independence is not so easy, particularly without Daddy's credit cards.
Directing: James Burrows · Writing: Marta Kauffman, David Crane · Starring: John Allen Nelson, Clea Lewis, Cynthia Mann
1x02 The One with the Sonogram at the End
Sep 29, 1994 · 23 min · ★ 7.5
Ross's lesbian ex-wife Carol is pregnant with his child, and he doesn't like her choice of last name for the baby. Rachel finds out that her ex-fiancé went on what would have been their honeymoon with her maid of honor.
Directing: James Burrows · Writers: Marta Kauffman, David Crane · Starring: Anita Barone, Joan Pringle, Christopher Miranda, Merrill Markoe
1x03 The One with the Thumb
Oct 6, 1994 · 23 min · ★ 8.0
Monica finds it difficult to break up with her latest boyfriend whom everyone likes; Chandler is reunited with his beloved cigarettes; Phoebe receives a large sum of money.
Directing: James Burrows · Writers: Jeff Astrof, Mike Sikowitz · Starring: Beth Grant, Jenifer Lewis, James Michael Tyler, Geoffrey Lower
1x04 The One with George Stephanopoulos
Oct 13, 1994 · 23 min · ★ 7.8
While the men attend a hockey game and end up at a hospital, a delivery man accidentally brings a pizza meant for George Stephanopoulos, who lives across the street from the girls; they decide to peek at the former White House advisor with their binoculars.
Directing: James Burrows · Writer: Alexa Junge · Starring: Mary Pat Gleason, Marianne Hagan, Leesa Zelkin, Sean Whalen
1x05 The One with the East German Laundry Detergent
Oct 20, 1994 · 23 min · ★ 8.1
While Chandler and Phoebe decide to break up with their significant others on the same night, Ross helps Rachel do laundry and considers the evening a first date. Joey has Monica pose as his new girlfriend, because he wants to get back with the girl he just dumped.
Directing: Pamela Fryman · Writers: Jeff Strauss, Jeff Greenstein · Starring: Camille Saviola, Kim Gillingham, Jack Armstrong, Maggie Wheeler
1x06 The One with the Butt
Oct 27, 1994 · 21 min · ★ 7.7
Joey gets his big film break when he's hired to be Al Pacino's stunt butt. Ross tries to be less conservative and Chandler thinks his fantasies have come true when he has an affair with a married woman.
Directing: Arlene Sanford · Writers: Adam Chase, Ira Ungerleider · Starring: Sofia Milos
1x07 The One with the Blackout
Nov 3, 1994 · 23 min · ★ 8.5
A power outage leaves Chandler stranded in an ATM vestibule with Victoria's Secret model Jill Goodacre, whom he desperately tries to impress, Ross tries to ask Rachel out on a date, and Joey learns that Monica used to be infatuated with him.
Directing: James Burrows · Writers: Jeff Astrof, Mike Sikowitz · Starring: Jill Goodacre, Larry Hankin, Cosimo Fusco
1x08 The One Where Nana Dies Twice
Nov 10, 1994 · 23 min · ★ 7.7
Monica and Ross mourn the death of their grandmother with a little help from the gang, and Monica and her mom come to an unspoken understanding about the relationship between mothers and daughters. Meanwhile, Chandler is irritated by office speculation that he is gay.
Directing: James Burrows · Writing: Marta Kauffman, David Crane · Starring: Elinor Donahue, Stuart Fratkin, Nancy Cassaro, Elliott Gould
1x09 The One Where Underdog Gets Away
Nov 17, 1994 · 23 min · ★ 7.9
Monica's first Thanksgiving dinner for the gang goes horribly wrong when they all run to the rooftop to see the runaway Underdog balloon from the parade.
Directing: James Burrows · Writing: Jeff Strauss, Jeff Greenstein · Starring: Max Wright, Jessica Hecht, Jane Sibbett, James Michael Tyler
1x10 The One with the Monkey Mid-Season Finale
Dec 15, 1994 · 23 min · ★ 7.9
The gang makes--then breaks--a pact to celebrate New Year's Eve without dates. Ross compensates for his loneliness by getting a roommate, a monkey named Marcel.
Directing: Peter Bonerz · Writing: Adam Chase, Ira Ungerleider · Starring: Vincent Ventresca, Hank Azaria, Wayne Péré, Sarah MacDonnell
1x11 The One with Mrs. Bing
Jan 5, 1995 · 23 min · ★ 8.0
Chandler's romance-novelist mother comes to New York to visit him, and Joey catches her and Ross kissing.
Directing: James Burrows · Writer: Alexa Junge · Starring: Morgan Fairchild, Jay Leno, Cosimo Fusco, David Sederholm
1x12 The One with the Dozen Lasagnas
Jan 12, 1995 · 23 min · ★ 7.8
Everyone knows the sex of Ross's baby, except for Ross, who doesn't want to find out until it's born. Monica gives Paolo one of the dozen lasagnas she made for her aunt, who doesn't want them anymore because they've got meat in them.
Directing: Paul Lazarus · Writing: Adam Chase, Ira Ungerleider, Jeff Astrof · Starring: Cosimo Fusco, Cynthia Mann, Jessica Hecht, Jane Sibbett
1x13 The One with the Boobies
Jan 19, 1995 · 23 min · ★ 8.1
Chandler accidentally sees Rachel wandering around topless after her shower, so Rachel tries to even the score. And no one can stand Phoebe's new boyfriend, an irritating guy named Roger.
Directing: Alan Myerson · Writer: Alexa Junge · Starring: Brenda Vaccaro, Lee Garlington, Robert Costanzo, Fisher Stevens
1x14 The One with the Candy Hearts
Feb 9, 1995 · 23 min · ★ 7.9
Ross's first date in nine years is on Valentine's Day with a beautiful neighbor. Susan and Carol, also out on a romantic date; end up at the same restaurant. Joey sets Chandler up on a blind date. And Phoebe, Rachel and Monica decide to spend the holiday building a boyfriend bonfire in their apartment.
Directing: James Burrows · Writing: Bill Lawrence · Starring: Nancy Valen, Joel Gretsch, Larry Poindexter, Jay Acovone
1x15 The One with the Stoned Guy
Feb 16, 1995 · 23 min · ★ 8.1
Monica cooks a gourmet meal for a restaurateur looking for a new chef but, unfortunately, he's stoned. After working as a data processing permanent temp for five years, Chandler gets promoted. And Ross has a date with a beautiful colleague.
Directing: Alan Myerson · Writing: Jeff Greenstein · Starring: Melora Hardin, Jon Lovitz, Fritzi Burr, Dorien Wilson
1x16 The One with Two Parts (1)
Feb 23, 1995 · 23 min · ★ 7.7
Joey falls for Phoebe's twin sister, Ursula, making Phoebe feel neglected. Ross has doubts about parenthood when he attends Lamaze classes with Carol and Susan. Meanwhile, Chandler finds himself between a rock and a hard place, when he is told to fire an employee he is attracted to.
Directing: Michael Lembeck · Writers: Marta Kauffman, David Crane · Starring: Larry Hankin, Jennifer Grant, Helen Hunt, Michele Lamar Richards
1x17 The One with Two Parts (2)
Feb 23, 1995 · 23 min · ★ 8.1
When Rachel sprains her ankle and has no insurance, she cajoles Monica into trading identities so she can use Monica's coverage. When Phoebe's twin sister, Ursula, breaks Joey's heart, Phoebe tries to fix it.
Directing: Michael Lembeck · Writing: Marta Kauffman, David Crane · Starring: George Clooney, Noah Wyle, Alaina Reed Hall, Elliott Gould
1x18 The One with All the Poker
Mar 2, 1995 · 23 min · ★ 8.5
Tired of being referred to by customers as "Excuse me" Rachel interviews for a job as an assistant buyer at Saks Fifth Avenue. She also sees another side of the usually docile Ross when the girls face the boys during a not-so-friendly game of poker.
Directing: James Burrows · Writers: Jeff Astrof, Mike Sikowitz · Starring: Beverly Garland, James Michael Tyler
1x19 The One Where the Monkey Gets Away
Mar 9, 1995 · 23 min · ★ 7.8
The gang searches frantically for Marcel, who slipped out of the apartment while Rachel was baby-sitting him. Just as it looks as though Rachel and Ross might actually spend a romantic evening together, her ex-fiancé barges in and declares his love for her.
Directing: Peter Bonerz · Writers: Jeff Astrof, Mike Sikowitz · Starring: Larry Hankin, Mitchell Whitfield, Megan Cavanagh, Angela Visser
1x20 The One with the Evil Orthodontist
Apr 6, 1995 · 23 min · ★ 7.8
Rachel and Barry start dating again, which is kind of awkward since he's now engaged to Mindy, who wants Rachel to be her maid of honor. Meanwhile, Chandler goes nuts when a woman he likes won't return his phone calls.
Directing: Peter Bonerz · Writer: Doty Abrams · Starring: Jennifer Grey, Mitchell Whitfield, Lynn Clark, Christopher Miranda
1x21 The One with the Fake Monica
Apr 27, 1995 · 23 min · ★ 7.8
When Monica's credit card is stolen, she, along with Phoebe and Rachel, decide to catch the thief. Joey enlists his friends to help him come up with a less ethnic-sounding stage name. And Ross finds out that Marcel has reached sexual maturity and needs to be with other monkeys.
Directing: Gail Mancuso · Writers: Adam Chase, Ira Ungerleider · Starring: Harry Shearer, Claudia Shear, Karla Tamburrelli, James Michael Tyler
1x22 The One with the Ick Factor
May 4, 1995 · 23 min · ★ 8.1
After losing his virginity to her, Monica's boyfriend reveals that he's a high school senior. When Phoebe temps as Chandler's secretary, she finds out a secret.
Directing: Robby Benson · Writer: Alexa Junge · Starring: James Michael Tyler, Brian Buckner, Darryl Sivad, Stan Kirsch
1x23 The One with the Birth
May 11, 1995 · 23 min · ★ 8.2
As Monica's biological clock ticks away like a time bomb, Carol goes into labor. Ross, Susan and Phoebe end up getting locked in a closet just as Carol's about to give birth to the baby. And Rachel flirts with an OB/GYN.
Directing: James Burrows · Writing: Jeff Greenstein, Jeff Strauss · Starring: Carlo Imperato, Jonathan Silverman, Leah Remini, June Gable
1x24 The One Where Rachel Finds Out Season Finale
May 18, 1995 · 23 min · ★ 8.5
Joey's new girlfriend wants to go to bed with him but he can't, yet. During Rachel's birthday party, Chandler accidentally lets it slip that Ross is in love with her. However, Ross is on his way to China and Rachel can't decide whether she wants to be more than friends with Ross.
Directing: Kevin S. Bright · Writer: Chris Brown · Starring: Corinne Bohrer, Lauren Tom, Tommy Blaze, Kerrie Clark