Friends Season 1 Episode: 1

But audiences didn’t care about critics. The pilot earned a (approx. 31 million viewers), finishing #1 in its timeslot. By episode 6, it was a top-5 show. By season 2, it was the #1 show on television.

Rachel must learn to be independent. She’s never had a job, never paid a bill. Her father cuts her off. The climax of the pilot is Rachel staring at her new, empty wallet while her friends watch, uncertain. friends season 1 episode 1

“You’re still carrying a torch for her, aren’t you?” Ross: “I don’t think I’ll ever get over her.” But audiences didn’t care about critics

Central Perk café. The orange sofa. The exposed brick. empty wallet while her friends watch