Mates premiered on NBC in September 1994, introducing viewers to 6 characters who would shortly turn out to be followers’ lifelong buddies.
The comedy, which ran for 10 seasons from 1994 to 2004, has turn out to be a multigenerational hit. Creators David Crane and Marta Kauffman managed to make on a regular basis life in New York Metropolis relatable to the plenty by way of their quirky and lovable characters, starting with siblings Monica Geller (Courteney Cox) and Ross Geller (David Schwimmer).
Though Ross was older than Monica, the 2 had a powerful bond that united the remainder of their crew, together with Rachel Inexperienced (Jennifer Aniston) — who Monica knew in highschool and Ross swooned over from afar — and Ross’ faculty buddy Chandler Bing (Matthew Perry).
Monica befriended Phoebe Buffay (Lisa Kudrow) whereas residing within the Huge Apple earlier than Joey Tribbiani (Matt LeBlanc) joined the group when he moved into Chandler’s house throughout the corridor.
All through the collection, all six pals handle to reside in Monica’s purple-doored house at one level or one other — should you embrace the time Ross lived there with their grandmother one summer time whereas making an attempt to make it as a dancer.
Mates’ closing episode, “The Final One,” aired in Might 2004. As probably the most fashionable sitcoms of all time, the collection was nominated for 62 Primetime Emmy Awards (with 4 wins), 10 Golden Globe Awards (one win), 14 Display Actors Guild Awards (two wins) and 11 Folks’s Selection Awards (11 wins). It made an enduring impression on each the followers and the actors themselves, who’ve remained shut for many years.
Scroll by way of the gallery under to see the solid from season 1 to now:
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