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As I previously mentioned, FRIENDS is my favorite show of all time and I think it should be yours too.  First off, it is a bit strange that this is my favorite show considering I was 5 years old when the show premiered in 1994.  However, fast forward 10 years later, I’m 15 and crying during the series finale.  I’m not sure when my obsession began but it never stopped.  The best part of FRIENDS is that even after it went off air it has been in syndication for what feels like forever, so you can get your FRIENDS fix almost anytime you want.  Right now it’s on Nick at Nite from 11-1 every night, which is such a great way to fall asleep.

Another great thing about this show that makes it such a great sitcom, is the ensemble cast.  Every episode follows the lives of the six main characters never letting one cast member outshine another.  Although we all have our favorites, I think each of the six regulars are all relatable in different ways and have such endearing qualities you feel like they are all your best friends.  FRIENDS has everything you might want in a classic 90’s sitcom; relationships, work, friendships, love, sex and comedy.  I have to admit starting this show at such a young age I didn’t understand half the jokes and innuendos that were being made which only makes it that much funnier when I go back and re watch them all.

It is hard to articulate what I love about this show but it’s probably a combination of the writing and the actors.  The plot lines are creative and interesting and I don’t think there is one episode that I would consider boring.  The writers have perfected the way to integrate comedy writing with real life and sometimes serious issues.  As far as the acting goes, the comedic timing of these actors is impeccable which makes the show so funny and quotable.  My friend Abby and I have an ongoing game of texting FRIENDS quotes back and forth.

Another thing I love is seeing where they are all are now.  These actors rose to stardom from FRIENDS and some of them are still going strong.  Courtney Cox is continuing her comedic genius in the underrated show Cougar Town which is downright hilarious.  Not only is it an enjoyable show but we have got to see some on-screen reunions with Lisa Kudrow and Jennifer Aniston.  Speaking of, it seems like Jennifer Aniston can’t stay out of the Box Office as well as the tabloids and it was so great to see Matt Leblanc win a Golden Globe this year for his performance in the comedy, “Episodes”.  I love seeing my favorites “Friends” succeeding but they will always remain Joey, Chandler, Ross, Rachel, Monica and Phoebe to me.  Also, I will never be able to hear the theme song without clapping along.

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Shows that you should check out that come close to rivaling FRIENDS are: How I Met Your Mother, which has a similar ensemble and sitcom like feel.  It is laugh out loud hysterical and has incredible writers. Also, Modern Family, which has mockumentary style, like The Office, a great group of actors and is also pretty freaking hilarious.

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