Today in History: “Friends” Premieres

On September 22, 1994, the very first episode of “Friends” premiered on NBC. The half-hour sitcom is regarded as one of the most popular television shows of all time. Its 10-year run helped spark the careers of the six main cast members, leading them to multiple movie, television and production roles. Aside from the main cast, “Friends” was also instrumental in the careers of many other supporting actors such as Paul Rudd, Anna Faris, Jon Favreau, Aisha Tyler and even Cole Sprouse.

Continue on for some feel-good photos of the “Friends” cast.

Photography: NBC

Pictured here is the on-again-off-again couple, Ross and Rachel.

Phoebe Buffay graces the room with her musical talent — if that's what you want to call it.

Here’s the cast of “Friends” during season 1.

Chandler and Monica engage in an argument that looks serious but probably involves Chandler moving an item in Monica’s kitchen.

In, “The One Where No One’s Ready,” Chandler and Joey have a childish argument over a chair in Monica's living room, while an increasingly frustrated Ross is trying to get everyone out of the house so they're on time for an important event. Chandler and Joey's pranks on each other escalate until Joey decides to end the feud. After Chandler hides all of Joey's underwear, Joey walks into Monica’s apartment wearing all of Chandler’s clothes at one time.

What’s even worse? Joey was forced to go “commando” underneath Chandler's wardrobe.

Despite the constant feuds and pranks, Joey and Chandler remained the best of friends throughout the show's run.

The main cast of “Friends” share ice cream sundaes.

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