Even The Most Hardcore Friends Fans Will Fail This Quiz
- by Lacey Womack
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Ever since Friends was added to Netflix in 2015, fans have been glued to their couches with their eyes on their screens as they watch and rewatch their favorite series over and over. We totally don't blame them, the show is hilarious and still a classic even though it ended close to 15 years ago after airing for 10 years! Can you believe how much time flies? It's still hilarious to see Phoebe sing Smelly Cat and still brings a tear to our eye to see Rachel get off the plane.
While those moments are iconic, there are some things from the series that only the most hardcore fans of Friends will remember. These little details in the plot take more than just a casual viewer to be able to remember. Do you think you're the biggest Friends fan of them all? Do you remember which Sprouse twin played the role of Ben or which famous man Phoebe believed to be her grandfather?
Take this quiz to test your knowledge of the classic TV sitcom! But, be warned, only the most seriously dedicated fans of Friends can get over 85% on this quiz. If you fail, it's time to get some snacks and get to binge watching the whole series over again!
What was Phoebe in charge of at Rachel's party?
Working with other people is totally not for everyone. Anyone who has ever done a group project for school or anything will know that there are just some people who suck at working with others. When Monica and Phoebe come together to throw a surprise party for Rachel, Monica proves she's one of those people when she totally takes over on the planning process. Still, she puts Phoebe in charge of something after Phoebe points out that she's doing everything. What was Phoebe in charge of?
Who did Joey play on Days of Our Lives?
Considering the fact that he was a struggling actor, the fact that Joey landed a role on Days of Our Lives was pretty incredible. Days of Our Lives began in 1965 and has been airing for over fifty seasons, making it a total staple as a daytime soap opera. His storyline on the series as a neurosurgeon was super dramatic but totally not out of place on the series. Do you remember the name of the doctor Joey played on this soap opera?
According to Monica, how many categories of towels are there?
In the episode where Ross had a contest about whether Monica and Rachel or Joey and Chandler knew each other better, we learned a lot about each of the friends. Seriously, more things than we ever thought we needed to know. one of the things that we learned was that Monica is so into organizing that she categorizes her towels. Sounds weird, right? They're categorized into things like everyday towels, fancy towels, guest towels, fancy guest towels, and others. Do you remember how many categories there are?
What fruit did Joey eat out of his broken fridge?
During the sixth season of Friends, Joey's fridge broke. Yikes! That's a problem that no one wants to have. Unfortunately, Joey was having some financial issues which meant that he couldn't exactly run out and buy a brand new fridge right then. But, he still had to do something about all the food that he had in his fridge, right? It was going to go bad, after all. So, he chose to eat it all. During the episode, he listed the foods that he ate out of the fridge, which included one fruit.
Who was Chandler's TV Guide magazine addressed to?
This question is a classic moment from Friends and one that anyone who loves the show would totally remember. If you get this question wrong, it's definitely time to get on Netflix and bingewatch the entire series again because you're missing out. During the episode The One with the Embryos, Joey and Chandler claimed to know more about Rachel and Monica than the girls knew about them. Because of this, Ross created a list of trivia questions to ask them and this was one of them.
What kind of car did Monica's dad give her?
In the episode The One Where Rosita Dies, the Gellers choose to sell their house which means that Monica and Ross need to stop by to pick up their boxes of things from their childhood. Unfortunately for Monica, hers was ruined by a flood and she doesn't get to pick anything up. Considering her relationship with her dad is already strained due to him favoring Ross sometimes, this wasn't exactly great for them. But, her dad did give her a car to make up for it! Not bad.
What's the number of Monica's apartment?
In the beginning of the series, Monica's apartment number was shown to be 5. But, fans with a keen eye realized that this made no sense considering her apartment was clearly on a much higher floor than the fifth floor in her building would have been. Nothing gets past some people! In order to solve this issue, the producers of the series casually changed her apartment number to a higher one in the later seasons. Do you remember the number?
Which actor did Joey get cast as a "butt double" for?
One of the best parts of the entire Friends series has got to be the names of the episodes. Seriously, they're always named so perfectly in a way that really describes the episode in the most simple way. One of the best examples of this is the episode called The One with the Butt. In this episode, struggling actor Joey got a pretty awesome role: as a butt double for a famous actor! Do you remember which actor it was?
Who or what was Rosita?
Deaths in TV shows can be truly heartbreaking. Or, sometimes they can be pretty hilarious. It all just depends on the show. Although no one wants to see their favorite character or someone close to their favorite character die because that's so sad, it still happens from time to time. In Friends, there was an episode appropriately named The One Where Rosita Dies in which, well, someone or something named Rosita died. Do you remember who or what Rosita was?
In "The One Where They All Turn Thirty," at what age does Rachel say she wants to have a baby?
The decision to have a baby can be a huge deal for a lot of people. There are a ton of TV shows that deal with one of the characters realizing that they want to have a baby, whether right away or in the future, and they often come after a major milestone. In The One Where They All Turn 30, Rachel realizes the age that she wants to have a baby. Do you remember what age she said it would be?
In seasons one and two, who was the manager of Central Perk?
Even though friends was primarily about the main characters, there were some side characters and recurring characters who played a pretty big part in the show! Even if they weren't in it very often or weren't in it for a long time, they left a lasting impression on the viewers and their time on the show was important. Although he wasn't featured on the show a lot, Central Perk was a huge part of the show, so the manager kind of was too. What was his name in the first two seasons?
How many babies did Phoebe carry for her brother?
Having children can be a really wonderful time for a person or a couple. Unfortunately, some people aren't able to conceive children on their own either due to medical reasons or their age, so they seek out a surrogate who will carry their child for them. Although Phoebe didn't originally approve of her brother's relationship with Alice due to her age, she came around eventually and even agreed to be their surrogate when Alice couldn't conceive. How many babies did she carry for them?
Which of the following places did Rachel NOT work at?
During the first few seasons of the series, Rachel was a waitress at Central Perk. The show focused quite a bit on that location since the friends spent so much time hanging out there and the fact that Rachel was a waitress there just added to that. But, after three seasons, she quit her job there to pursue a career in fashion. Way to go, Rachel! Of these trendy brands and stores, which of them did Rachel never work at?
What is Rachel wearing when she first appears in the pilot?
A character's first appearance in a TV show is always super memorable. For some characters, it can do a lot to set up what they're going to be like during the rest of the series. Plus, it can be super nostalgic to go back and watch the first episode of your favorite shows like Friends to see what your favorite characters' first appearances were like. When Rachel made her first appearance in the pilot of Friends, do you remember what she was wearing?
How many babies are born on the show?
Even though the show is called Friends because it was focused on a core group of friends, it could have been renamed to Babies by the time it was over because so many babies were born over the course of the series. We know it's not exactly easy to keep track of all the births that took place during the ten seasons that Friends was on, but the biggest Friends fans will totally remember this magic number. How many babies were born on the show?
The Geller Cup is a prize in which sport?
A lot of siblings can be super competitive together. Anyone who grew up with a sibling or a close cousin or other relative near their age will know that family game night can get pretty intense if you're both playing. Monica and Ross on Friends are totally no exception to this. In an episode in season three, we learn just how competitive they were growing up when they explain The Geller Cup to their friends. Do you remember what sport it was a prize in?
In which year did Friends first premiere?
Friends premiered for the first time on NBC in September after being under development for just under a year between the producers. It underwent several name changes and script rewrites, but eventually we got the show that we now know as Friends. It lasted for ten years and is totally iconic in the world of pop culture. It's hard to find someone who's never seen it or at least isn't familiar with it, but only a serious fan would remember the year it premiered.
How many of the friends worked at Central Perk?
During the beginning of the series, Rachel worked at Central Perk. The coffee house where the main characters from Friends spent a lot of their time is known for being the place where they would sit and drink coffee, but many forget that at least one of them worked there. Unfortunately for Rachel, she wasn't exactly great at her job. Luckily, she was better at being a customer! Was she the only one of the friends who worked at Central Perk?
What was the "giant poking device" made from?
Even though Ugly Naked Guy only appeared on screen three times and was never given an actual name, he's a pretty unforgettable side character from Friends. His window was visible from Monica's apartment which meant that the friends got to witness him in his natural state: naked with his curtains open all the time. In one episode, they were convinced that he had died because he wasn't moving around like he normally did and made something to poke him through his window. What was the "giant poking device" they used made of?
What famous person does Phoebe believe is her grandfather?
Everyone has a favorite Friends character. Whether it's the one they relate to most or just the one they find the most entertaining, just about everyone who's watched the show has a definite favorite. If you like characters that are a little quirky and totally hilarious, Phoebe is probably your favorite. In one episode, Phoebe told a photograph of a man who she said was her grandfather to wish her luck. Unfortunately, the photo was of a famous person and totally not her grandfather. Who was it?
Which friend hates Thanksgiving?
Having a strong memory tied to a particular place or holiday is totally normal. Although most people have happy memories that involve the holidays, usually to do with spending time with their family or something like that, there are some people whose holiday memories aren't so good. On Friends, viewers learn that one of the friends hates Thanksgiving due to a particularly bad family memory that involved the holiday. Do you remember which one of the main characters hates Thanksgiving?
Which Sprouse twin played Ben?
Before the Sprouse twins went on to play Zack and Cody on the Disney Channel and before Cole went on to play the ever mysterious Jughead on The CW's Riverdale, one of them was on Friends. What?! Time seriously flies. Even though the Sprouse twins are twins, only one of them played the role of Ben on Friends. It's crazy to watch episodes with Ben in them and see how young and adorable he was compared to how grown up he is now! Which is it?
What was the name of the self-help book Monica, Rachel, and Phoebe love?
Everyone has their own self-care method. Some people like to watch their favorite show (like Friends!) on Netflix all day and just ignore everyone, other people turn to their horoscope for reassurance that their week is going to get better, and other people like to read empowering self-help books. During Friends, Monica, Rachel, and Phoebe all read a self-help book together that temporarily totally changes their outlook on life. Do you remember the title of the book that they read?
What was the name of Joey's stalker?
As Joey learns, being an actor isn't always a good thing. Sometimes, fame can have some pretty serious consequences. Celebrities have to deal with all kinds of unwanted attention and, even though Joey was a struggling actor, he still got some unwanted attention of his own in the form of a stalker! Yikes! After she became obsessed with his character on Days of Our Lives, she began to think that he was more than just a character and tracked Joey down. Talk about scary!
Who fell in an open grave?
Just about everyone can agree that funerals suck. Although it may be nice to get to see family who came into town for it, having to lay a loved one to rest is never any fun. The fact that Friends managed to make an episode about a funeral after Monica and Ross' grandmother died was pretty incredible, but the episode was hilarious. The funeral had all kinds of ridiculous mishaps like Joey watching a football game on a portable TV, Monica's mother informing her that her ears are ugly, and someone falling into an open grave. Who was that last one?
What book did Joey keep in the freezer?
Horror movies are undeniably terrifying, but scary books? Those can be even worse. When Joey read a scary book, it really chilled him to the core and in turn, he decided to chill the book by stuffing it in the freezer. That reaction may seem a little silly, but any Friends fan knows that this kind of zany behavior is totally normal for Joey. Hey, we think anything to avoid some of the terrors that come up in scary books is totally fine! What book was Joey so scared of?
What was the name of the club that Ross and Brad Pitt's character were in?
Is anything more early 2000s than Brad Pitt guest starring on Friends? At the time, he was married in real life to Friends star Jennifer Aniston and we're all still pretty heartbroken about their breakup. Is there anyone who isn't? His guest role on friends was totally iconic and it taught us something about Ross: he wasn't exactly nice to Rachel back in the day. In fact, the two of them were in a club dedicated to their dislike of Rachel. Do you remember the name?
In which season did Rachel turn 30?
In The One Where They All Turn Thirty, all the friends come together to celebrate Rachel's thirtieth birthday with a party. The episode focuses on all of them reminiscing on their own thirtieth birthdays and what they were like. The show lasted for ten seasons and followed the friends through their 20s and into their 30s. Although remembering something like ages sounds totally crazy, the biggest Friends fans will definitely remember this one. Do you remember which season showed Rachel's 30th birthday?
What musical was Joey in during season one?
The fact that he was a struggling actor didn't stop Joey from having quite a few roles during the show. Along with being on Days of Our Lives, he had some other really interesting roles as well. He was in a Japanese commercial for a men's lipstick line, an infomercial for a device that helped to pour milk, and a leading role in the cop show Mac and C.H.E.E.S.E. were among them. In the first season, he was also in an off-Broadway musical. What was the name of it?
How did Phoebe try to cheer Ross up in the pilot?
In the first episode of Friends, Ross was pretty upset with the fact that he had just been dumped. Being sad about that is a totally reasonable reaction! No one likes to get broken up with and the fact that Ross was upset was completely understandable. And, being the good friend that she was, Phoebe decided to try to cheer him up. Of course, she did it in her own strange way. Do you remember what she did to make him feel better?
Why did Rachel go back to visit Barry in the second episode?
In the first episode of Friends, Rachel had just left her fiance at the altar. Yikes, talk about drama! But he totally deserved it since he was cheating on her with her own maid of honor. Ugh, that's the worst. But, in the second episode, Rachel went to visit Barry again. That seems like a pretty strange choice considering how things had just ended between them, but true Friends fans know that she had a really good reason to go see him again.
What did Phoebe find in her soda can?
Who wouldn't want to look at their account one day and find that the bank accidentally deposited $500? For Phoebe in one episode of Friends, this wasn't just a daydream but it came true! Unfortunately, being the honest person that she is, Phoebe couldn't take the money and informed the bank... Who put $500 more in by mistake. Yikes! Phoebe gave the money to a homeless friend who bought her a soda that had another surprise sitting inside the can when she opened it. What was in her can of soda?
How many episodes of Friends are there?
With ten seasons, Friends is definitely not the longest running TV show ever. As far as scripted prime-time TV shows in the United States go, The Simpsons currently holds that title with 29 seasons and a whopping 629 episodes. Whoa! Although friends doesn't have quite that many, fans love every last episode that was released before the show ended and still rewatch them over and over. Over the course of the ten years that the show was airing, how many episodes in total were released?
What was the show's original title?
When Kevin S. Bright and David Crane, two of the original executive producers of the series, began writing the script for the show Friends, the title was very different. For nearly a year from the winter of 1993 through the fall of 1994, the show went through a lot of changes to the script and the title. Some of the titles that they considered were Friends Like Us and Six of One before they finally settled on Friends. What was the first title they had given the series before they changed it?
In what order do the characters appear in the opening credits?
The opening credits for Friends is seriously one of the most iconic things on TV. Who doesn't clap and sing along to the song when they're watching it and the opening theme starts to play? Anyone who says they don't do it is either a liar or definitely not someone that you can trust because they clearly have no heart. Only the biggest Friends fans who seriously paid a lot of attention to the credits will remember the order that the characters appeared on screen in.