Friends 1994-2004

Running a close second to Seinfeld, Friends was also one of the most popular sitcoms of the '90s. For a decade Rachel (Jennifer Anniston), Monica (Courteney Cox Arquette), Phoebe (Lisa Fudrow), Joey (Matt LeBlanc), Chandler (Matthew Perry), and Ross (David Schwimmer) gave us a glimpse of young adult life in New York. Relationships drove the sitcom, with themes of love, life, sex, dating, and careers all playing a part.

Characters on Friends were family, to each other and to their viewers. Evolving relationships, loveable characters, and good comedy kept viewers tuned in.

Young adults related to the characters and stories on Friends, as it provided a humorous catharsis for the stressful life of young adults pursuing careers, relationships, and figuring out their future.

Friends still airs in syndication and, like Seinfeld, is among the most watched sitcoms of '90s shows now in syndication. It should have never left the air, although after ten successful years they ended on a high note.

Speaking of "note," if Friends ever returns to the air they should cast the stars of High School Musical, but no singing!