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TV Series NBC#1 Comedy#16

Friends1994–2004

10 seasons 228 episodesTV-14

Peak Buzz Score

May 13 – Jun 11, 2021

#116 all-time TVTop 5%

Current Buzz Score

On June 19, 2026

#58 on TVTop 3%

Buzz Score is a daily 0-100+ popularity score based on public activity across the web.

Friends

About

Friends

Friends is a popular American sitcom that aired from 1994 to 2004. The show revolves around a group of six friends - Ross, Rachel, Monica, Chandler, Joey, and Phoebe - who live in Manhattan. The series humorously depicts their personal and professional lives, highlighting the ups and downs of friendship, love, and adulthood. Friends became a cultural phenomenon and received critical acclaim for its relatable characters, witty dialogue, and engaging storylines. It remains popular to this day and has garnered a loyal fan base worldwide.

Status

Ended

First aired

1994

Last aired

2004

Rating

TV-14

Daily update · June 19, 2026

Friends ranks #58 most popular TV show with a Buzz Score of 5.8. It peaked at #116 of all time (May 13 – Jun 11, 2021). It ranks #140 over the past 365 days.

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Friends

Popularity Rankings & History

Current and historical popularity rankings

Ranks on June 19, 2026

Overall, network, and genre

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Ranking History

Peak, 1-year, and top-chart days

Peak Buzz Score

#116Overall rank

May 13 – Jun 11, 2021

1-Year Buzz Score

#140Overall rank

Days at #1

0

Past 365 days

Days in Top 10

0

Past 365 days

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Audience Signals

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Reddit

445,553

members+85

𝕏X

891,522

followers-49

Wikipedia

6,547

page views

Torrents

#1,312

rank

Friends

Friends

Buzz Score History

Daily Buzz Score

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Most popular Friends cast members by current Buzz Score on June 19, 2026

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