Friends — Season 1
A complete guide to the first season of the NBC sitcom Friends (1994–95), covering every episode from the pilot to "The One Where Rachel Finds Out," with plot summaries and notable dialogue.
The cast
- Rachel Green — Jennifer Aniston
- Monica Geller — Courteney Cox
- Phoebe Buffay — Lisa Kudrow
- Joey Tribbiani — Matt LeBlanc
- Chandler Bing — Matthew Perry
- Ross Geller — David Schwimmer
Season one in brief
The season introduces six friends in New York: Rachel flees her wedding and moves in with Monica; Ross copes with his divorce from Carol; Chandler cycles through jobs and relationships; Joey chases acting gigs; and Phoebe's eccentricity grounds the group. Ross's slow-burning love for Rachel anchors the season, which ends with her discovering his feelings.
Episode files
- Episodes 1–8 (The Pilot through Nana Dies Twice)
- Episodes 9–16 (Underdog Gets Away through Two Parts, Part 1)
- Episodes 17–24 (Two Parts, Part 2 through Rachel Finds Out)
Reading path
Start with Episodes 1–8 to meet the cast and watch the Ross/Rachel will-they-won't-they take shape, continue through the middle of the season, and finish with the season-ending reveal.