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Season 9 – Friends

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Three young men and three young women -- of the BFF kind -- live in the same apartment complex and face life and love in New York. They're not above sticking their noses into one another's business and swapping romantic partners, which always leads to the kind of hilarity average people will never experience -- especially during breakups.
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Friends — Season 9

Critics Reviews

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Michael Speier Variety By virtue of the show's duration, Ross, Rachel, Joey, Phoebe, Chandler and Monica have worn out their comic welcome; nothing they do surprises, shocks or excites auds like it used to. Jun 27, 2018 Full Review Javier Del Pino El Pais (Spain) Friends has represented narrative of the highest quality that has distinguished itself as a great way to make television. [Full Review in Spanish] Jun 28, 2018 Full Review Tom Chapman Screen Rant Friends always had a solid end to its seasons, but Joey and Rachel teetering on the edge of a relationship is one that we would all probably rather forget. Jun 27, 2018 Full Review Catriona Wightman Digital Spy Season nine's problem was its relationships. Jun 27, 2018 Full Review Adam Chitwood Collider The writers finally reached the point where they apparently had tackled all the possible road blocks to Ross and Rachel getting together, opting for a hail mary of a story arc in which Rachel falls in love with Joey. No, Friends. No. Bad Friends. Jun 27, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

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av 8 Season Average: 7.565 Both Joey and Ross nearly made a move on Rachel and now neither are. Rachel is the only person who can put Emma to crying. Ross is such a baby and likes lollipops. Chandler is into normal p*rn and not shark content. Everyone is always free and in the coffeehouse otherwise but not on Phoebe's birthday night. Ross' ego cannot stand a male nanny. But he sure can sing about girls with huge backs to make Emma laugh. Rachel is surprisingly the least spoilt of all her sisters. Ross puts the number of the guy Rachel met at the bar safely into his pocket. Chandler leaves work and comes to Monica. Chandler is out of work. Rachel and Phoebe (very temporarily) get back to work. Phoebe's apartment is going to be the source of the next plague. People love Monica's singing a lot, lot, lot. Ross and Rachel go on terrible blind dates. Phoebe was a large burly man who once had mugged Ross when he was a boy. Monica does NOT need a b**b job. Ross dies and no one cares. Chandler comes out of the closet. Phoebe wins 3 dollars because of the darn pigeon. Now it's Rachel's turn to be in a one-sided love story. Monica and Chandler cannot conceive easily but they do not want Zack's sperm. Meanwhile Joey dates smart Charlie who ultimately dumps him and makes out with Ross minutes later. Joey decides that he can after all do it to Ross and kisses Rachel. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 04/14/25 Full Review André F Pior temporada da série, mas mesmo assim sendo mais boa que má e tendo ótimos momentos (por exemplo o Mike). Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 10/04/24 Full Review daniel k Paul Rudd was in this season Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member Still very watchable and very enjoyable because of the characters and performances but this season easily has the weakest storylines. The humour always works but the drama has become a bit stale by this point. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Most brilliantly written show ever. Geniuses. Never found anything that can dare to come close Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member The season started off strong, but "The One in Barbados" is probably the worst final episode of a season. The awkward relationship between Joey and Rachael is not as great as the show intended, because as far as romance come the two have little on-screen chemistry. The love triangle between Ross, Joey, and Charlie also seemed really forced, so it barley had any impact. The season did benefit from the parenting relationship between Ross and Rachel and the boundaries that have to be made. It also benefitted from the story-line of Monica and Chandler trying to have a baby as well as Paul Rudd becoming a reoccurring character! This season is not as good as the rest, but still enjoyable! Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Jennifer Aniston

Rachel Green

Courteney Cox

Monica Geller Bing

Lisa Kudrow

Phoebe Buffay

Matt LeBlanc

Joey Tribbiani

Matthew Perry

Chandler Bing

David Schwimmer

Ross Geller

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 26, 2002 The One Where No One Proposes Joey finds himself engaged to Rachel soon after she delivers her baby girl, while Phoebe assumes Ross is the one who proposed; Joey sneaks a peek as Rachel tries unsuccessfully to nurse; Monica and Chandler retire to a supply closet for privacy. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 3, 2002 The One Where Emma Cries Joey seeks forgiveness from Ross, while Rachel tries to quell Emma's incessant crying. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 10, 2002 The One With the Pediatrician Emma's pediatrician drops her as a patient because of Rachel's constant calls. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 17, 2002 The One With the Sharks Monica fears Chandler has a sexual fetish involving sharks; Phoebe fears losing her boyfriend. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 31, 2002 The One With Phoebe's Birthday Dinner Phoebe grows famished waiting for her tardy chums to show up at her birthday dinner; Rachel frets about leaving Emma with a baby sitter. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 7, 2002 The One With the Male Nanny Ross mocks Rachel's new male nanny (Freddie Prinze Jr.); Chandler becomes upset when Monica says that somebody from her job is the funniest guy she's ever met. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 14, 2002 The One With Ross' Inappropriate Song Chandler and Joey find a videotape while checking out Richard's apartment; Ross sings Emma an off-color lullaby. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 21, 2002 The One With Rachel's Other Sister Rachel has a bone to pick with her self-centered sister (Christina Applegate) on Thanksgiving; Monica protects her good wedding china; Joey forgets to join his TV cast mates for the Thanksgiving parade. Details Episode 9 Aired Dec 5, 2002 The One With Rachel's Phone Number Rachel impulsively gives her telephone number to a handsome guy but worries he will call when Ross is there. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 12, 2002 The One With Christmas in Tulsa Monica fears the worst when she learns Chandler will be spending Christmas in Tulsa working on a deadline with a beautiful co-worker (Selma Blair). Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 9, 2003 The One Where Rachel Goes Back to Work Rachel crosses swords with her temporary replacement (Dermot Mulroney) at the shop; Phoebe wreaks havoc on the set of Joey's soap opera. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 16, 2003 The One With Phoebe's Rats Monica invites Rachel's workplace rival (Dermot Mulroney) to her birthday party; Joey flirts with Emma's new nanny (Melissa George); Phoebe and Mike (Paul Rudd) take care of a litter of rats. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 30, 2003 The One Where Monica Sings Monica exults in the applause she receives on karaoke night, unaware that the cheering audience can see through her blouse. Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 6, 2003 The One With the Blind Dates Joey and Phoebe conspire to send Rachel and Ross on disastrous blind dates. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 13, 2003 The One With the Mugging Joey stumbles upon a way to impress a famous actor (Jeff Goldblum) during an audition; Ross learns the identity of a long-ago mugger; Chandler accepts an internship at a shoe company. Details Episode 16 Aired Feb 20, 2003 The One With the Boob Job Both Monica and Chandler secretly approach Joey for a loan; Phoebe invites Mike (Paul Rudd) to move in with her; Rachel baby-proofs the apartment. Details Episode 17 Aired Mar 13, 2003 The One With the Memorial Service Ross and Chandler trade barbed insults on their alma mater's Web site; Phoebe's resolve not to call ex-boyfriend Mike (Paul Rudd) weakens. Details Episode 18 Aired Apr 3, 2003 The One With the Lottery The gang buys scads of lottery tickets for the multimillion-dollar jackpot; Rachel suspects baby Emma is on the verge of saying her first word. Details Episode 19 Aired Apr 17, 2003 The One With Rachel's Dream Rachel's visit to a soap opera set inspires her to dream about Joey; Chandler takes Ross on a weekend getaway after Monica cannot take time off from work. Details Episode 20 Aired Apr 24, 2003 The One With the Soap Opera Party Ross invites an attractive paleontologist (Aisha Tyler) to a rooftop "Days of Our Lives" party being thrown by Joey. Details Episode 21 Aired May 1, 2003 The One With the Fertility Test Monica and Chandler run into an old acquaintance when they secretly go to a fertility clinic; Ross helps Joey woo the same professor (Aisha Tyler) he wants to date. Details Episode 22 Aired May 8, 2003 The One With the Donor Monica and Chandler interview unsuspecting candidates, hoping to find the right man to father their baby. Details Episode 23 Aired May 15, 2003 The One in Barbados The gang heads to Barbados for a paleontology convention where Ross is the keynote speaker; David (Hank Azaria) prepares to propose to Phoebe, but ex-boyfriend Mike (Paul Rudd) is not yet out of the picture. Details Episode 24 Aired May 15, 2003 The One in Barbados The gang heads to Barbados for a paleontology convention where Ross is the keynote speaker; David (Hank Azaria) prepares to propose to Phoebe, but ex-boyfriend Mike (Paul Rudd) is not yet out of the picture. Details

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Kevin Bright, David Crane, Greg Malins, Wil Calhoun
Network
NBC
Rating
TV-14 (D|S)
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 26, 2002