Friends isn't the most watched program as that goes to The Apollo 11 moon landing with 120-150 million viewers stands as the most-watched TV program in the world so far.
Nonetheless, Friends has seen a rise in popularity in recent times. People are still watching and relating to the show, according to Marta Kauffman, who co-created the show with David Crane. During its time on air, it received high ratings and became one of the most-watched television programs ever. In the final television season ratings, the show placed in the top 10; in its eighth season, it even topped the charts.
Which episode of Friends has the highest viewership?
With 52.9 million people watching after the Super Bowl, "The One After the Superbowl" is the most-watched episode in Friends' history. The episode was the highest-rated episode of any show (scripted or not) to debut following the Super Bowl, with a 29.5 Nielsen rating and a 47 percent viewer share. For thirty seconds of commercial time, "The One After the Super Bowl" averaged $600,000. At the time, this was among the highest sitcom advertising rates ever.
Approximately 52.5 million Americans watched the May 6, 2004, series finale, which was the most-watched television episode of the 2000s and the fifth most-watched series finale in television history.
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Is Friends the most successful sitcom?
Yes, Friends is one of the most successful sitcoms of all time. Its constant ranking among the most-watched and binge-watched series, even though its streaming success wasn't gauged by traditional TV ratings, confirmed its continuing appeal and cemented its status as a cultural icon. However, it may not have garnered the success it did if the show had continued any longer. At present, there are several other shows, such as Seinfeld, The Simpsons, The Office, etc., which are argued to be more successful than Friends.
Why did Friends stop after 10 seasons?
Friends ended on May 6, 2004. It ran for 10 seasons starting its pilot episode on September 22, 1994. When the final episode of the popular NBC series Friends, titled "The Last One," aired on May 6, 2004, the last words were spoken by Chandler, played by the late Matthew Perry.
According to Perry, the cast members were prepared for the sitcom to end after ten seasons. "To begin with," he wrote, "Jennifer Aniston had made the decision that she no longer wanted to perform on the show, and since we all made decisions together, that meant we all had to stop.
The series finale concludes with several long-running stories. Monica Geller (Courteney Cox) and Chandler Bing (Matthew Perry) adopt twins and relocate to the suburbs when Ross Geller (David Schwimmer) professes his love for Rachel Green (Jennifer Aniston) and they decide to get back together. In the last scene of the episode, everyone goes for a final cup of coffee together after leaving Monica and Chandler's apartment for the last time.
FAQs on Friends
A. Friends is still a popular show and a reliable performer on Netflix. With an average of 25 million viewers per week at its height, it was the highest-rated comedy on television for six consecutive years.
A. According to Perry, the cast members were prepared for the sitcom to end after ten seasons.
A. Overall, the show/cast garnered 65 awards and 256 nominations throughout its run and few after the sitcom’s conclusion.
