Friends Season 1 aired from September 22, 1994 to May 18, 1995, with 24 episodes. It introduced all six main characters, established Central Perk as their hangout, and began the Ross and Rachel romance that would drive the series. Key storylines include Rachel running from her wedding, Ross dealing with his divorce, and the group dynamic being established.
Season 1 Trivia Questions
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Rachel runs into Central Perk in a wedding dress after leaving her fiance Barry at the altar
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Recently divorced from Carol, who left him for another woman
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Waitress (despite having no experience)
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Paul the Wine Guy, and then various other dates
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He keeps getting interrupted, most notably by the cat (Julie doesn't appear until Season 2)
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Angela (and later Melanie)
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He gets stuck in an ATM vestibule with Jill Goodacre
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She lives in her grandmother's apartment
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Rachel finds out Ross is in love with her and rushes to the airport to meet him before he leaves for China
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24 episodes
Season 1 Milestones
- Rachel leaves Barry at the altar and joins the group
- Ross's divorce from Carol is finalized
- Monica dates Paul the Wine Guy and several others
- Joey struggles as an actor
- Chandler's commitment issues are established
- Phoebe's eccentric personality is showcased
- The Ross and Rachel chemistry is established