Friends mug – “Black and White Image” The multi-award winning sitcom Friends is one of the most cherished TV shows of all time. Adored by hardcore fans and critics alike, it?s more than just a show and is now a part of popular culture. Set in New York, Friends followed the trials and tribulations of Rachel, Monica, Phoebe, Joey, Chandler, and Ross. Hilarious and heart-warming in equal measure, Friends spanned 10 seasons, and over 200 episodes, between 1994 and 2004. Having finished many years ago, it?s huge popularity meant that reruns of Friends have been continually shown on UK TV channels, and the show was recently added to Netflix.