Friends (1994)
0.5453Canon Score · ranked #10 all time
Aggregated from 9 of 13 authoritative lists, weighted by authority and adjusted for each list's scope and age. How scoring works →
About the show
Six young people from New York City, on their own and struggling to survive in the real world, find the companionship, comfort and support they get from each other to be the perfect antidote to the pressures of life.
Why it ranks #10
Every list on which Friends appears, with its position as published.
| List | Authority | Position |
|---|---|---|
| THR Hollywood's 100 Favorite (2015) | Critics' canon | #1 / 100 |
| Empire 100 Greatest (2025) | Editorial list | #6 / 100 |
| WGA 101 Best Written Series (2013) | Critics' canon | #24 / 101 |
| Rolling Stone 100 Greatest (2016) | Editorial list | #26 / 100 |
| TV Guide 60 Best Series (2013) | Critics' canon | #28 / 60 |
| Variety 100 Greatest TV Shows (2023) | Critics' canon | #29 / 100 |
| Rolling Stone 100 Greatest (2022) | Critics' canon | #49 / 100 |
| IMDb Top 250 TV (2026-07 snapshot) | Editorial list | #57 / 250 |
| 1001 TV Shows You Must Watch (2016) | Critics' canon | Selected |