Even True Friends Fans Don't Remember These Moments From Season 1... Do You?

When the first season of Friends was initially released in 1994, many of the main cast of characters wasn’t really known to the general public. Jennifer Aniston was still seen as an up-and-coming actress and it seemed like the rest of the cast hadn't really appeared in anything that was truly memorable to television audiences. It was only Courteney Cox that really seemed to have a face that people could latch onto since she had previously starred in a few things that made her thought of as the standout amongst the cast. Yet, it didn't take long for TV audiences to start paying attention since the very first season of the show was thought of as a huge success in regards to ratings.

There was amazing chemistry amongst the actors and the storyline was something that really drew in a huge fan base. People loved the idea of a group of friends trying to navigate through their professional and personal lives in New York and each new episode always brought on a few laughs. While the series was criticized a bit for not portraying a truly accurate depiction of what it was like to live in one of the most expensive cities in the world on a limited budget, audiences were able to get beyond it in order to follow along with the storyline and the evolution of the characters. Friends is seen as one of the most popular and successful sitcoms of all time and ran all the way until 2004. However, with so many seasons under its belt, some people have forgotten what that very first season entailed. Test your knowledge of Season 1 of Friends and see if you can truly call yourself a fan.

Question 1

What is the name of the coffee shop that the entire gang hangs out at in the television series, Friends?

While the television series, Friends, is considered to be one of the most popular and successful TV shows of all time, there have been a number of criticisms regarding the fact that they have so much extra time. A huge portion of the series has the entire gang hanging out at a coffee shop and somehow everyone has the money to buy their coffee and cakes every single day. What is the name of the coffee shop that the entire gang hangs out at in the television series, Friends?

Question 2

What was Rachel wearing the first time she was depicted in the Friends series?

During the very first episode of Friends, the entire gang was seen sitting in their usual spot at Central Perk. While talking about trivial facts about their lives, an unexpected friend came through the coffee shop doors. Rachel and Monica were once extremely close in high school but they had lost touch for awhile. When Rachel saw Monica, she seemed absolutely relieved and elated, despite the fact that Monica was a bit perplexed. What was Rachel wearing the first time she was depicted in the Friends series?

Question 3

During Chandler’s dream, what was in the place of his genitals that really freaked him out?

During the first episode of Friends, audiences were just starting to learn about the different personalities of the characters. When Chandler mentioned a dream he had, everyone seemed to be able to relate when he said that the dream had him back in high school and completely naked. Yet, things quickly changed when he went on to say that there was something else in the place of his genitals. During Chandler’s dream, what was in the place of his genitals that really freaked him out?

Question 4

When Ross was first introduced in the first season, why was he so upset?

During the very first episode of Friends, Ross met up with the entire gang while they were at Central Perk. Everyone could instantly tell that something was wrong since he sounded utterly distraught. His entire demeanor seemed like he was a broken man and that something horrible must have happened to him. While there were some in the group that were clueless about it, his sister definitely knew what was wrong. When Ross was first introduced in the first season, why was he so upset?

Question 5

What did Phoebe do at Central Perk to try and cheer up Ross?

When Ross first walked into Central Perk, his friends could instantly tell that something had happened that really upset him. He seemed completely distraught and his friends felt really bad for him when they learned that Carol, Ross's wife, had just moved all of her things out of their home. When Ross sat down, Phoebe couldn't help but want to help. Yet, it didn't seem like Ross wanted her help. What did Phoebe do at Central Perk to try and cheer up Ross?

Question 6

What was Joey’s suggestion in how Ross should get over his ex-wife, Carol, during the first episode of Friends?

When Ross first arrived at Central Perk, it seemed like everyone had their own distinctive thought process on what he needed in order to get through his difficult time. Phoebe was known for having extremely eccentric ways so it wasn't surprising that she thought it would help if she cleansed Ross's aura. Yet, Joey had a completely different take on what the best solution was for him. What was Joey’s suggestion in how Ross should get over his ex-wife, Carol, during the first episode of Friends?

Question 7

What did Chandler ask for after Rachel walked in wearing a wedding dress?

When Ross told everyone about the fact that his ex-wife, Carol, moved her stuff out of their shared home, he didn't seem thrilled at any of the suggestions his friends offered in trying to make him feel better. Instead, he just seemed completely wallowing in his sorrow and let everyone know that he didn't want to go out and be single. His actual words were, "I just want to be married again," which was the moment when Rachel walked in wearing a wedding dress. What did Chandler ask for after Rachel walked in wearing a wedding dress?

Question 8

What was the name of the man Monica started dating from her work during the first episode of Friends?

During the very first episode of Friends, all the attention was on Monica before Ross came in with his depressed face and overall presence. They discovered that Monica was going on a date with a mystery man that she knows from work. She wouldn't divulge much information at first but all of that changed once they discovered the name of the mystery man. What was the name of the man Monica started dating from her work during the first episode of Friends?

Question 9

What was the section of the restaurant world that Paul was in that allowed him to work closely with Monica?

From the very first episode of Friends, it was instantly apparent that Monica worked in the food industry. She was a professional chef and even in the first episode, it was apparent that she had already chosen her true passion in life. In the food industry, she came across a number of different people. Not everyone was in the food industry but Paul certainly was. What was the section of the restaurant world that Paul was in that allowed him to work closely with Monica?

Question 10

How long had Paul “the wine guy” gone without sex after his wife left him?

When the gang discovered that the mystery man that Monica was going to have a date with in Season 1 was Paul "the wine guy," it suddenly meant far more than they thought. They made it seem like she had mentioned him before and they felt like it was a big deal that they were going on a date. Monica had no intention of sleeping with him but things changed after he told her something at dinner. How long had Paul “the wine guy” gone without sex after his wife left him?

Question 11

What food analogy did Joey use when Ross was worried that maybe everyone only gets one woman?

When Ross revealed that Carol had moved all of her stuff out, it was obvious that he didn't agree with any of the ways his friends wanted to cheer him up. Joey first mentioned that Ross should go to strip clubs in order to help him get over Carol but that suggestion didn't go over well. Joey tried to try a different tactic the next time he spoke to Ross and offered up a food analogy. What food analogy did Joey use when Ross was worried that maybe everyone only gets one woman?

Question 12

Where did Ross work during Season 1 of Friends?

Many of the characters on Friends have changed jobs throughout the seasons and it seems like they've each had their ups and downs in their professional lives. Ross is generally thought of as one of the more stable characters, even though he went through some tumultuous times as well. Yet, he seemed like one of the characters that really had their professional life in order during the very first season of Friends. Where did Ross work during Season 1 of Friends?

Question 13

What did Carol tell Ross when she visited him at his work?

When Carol was first referenced in that opening scene of Season 1, Ross seemed devastated when telling all of his friends that she had moved all of her stuff out. Yet, seeing her show up at his place of employment was a new story. He seemed completely frazzled when she popped up at the Museum of Prehistoric History. He seemed awkward in his mannerisms but it got incredibly worse when she divulged some information to him. What did Carol tell Ross when she visited him at his work?

Question 14

Who did Rachel tell her father she was going to live with when she initially spoke to him after running out on her own wedding?

When Rachel came bursting through the doors of Central Perk, it was obvious that she didn't have much of a plan. She just so happened to find out that Monica may have been at the coffee shop since the two of them had lost touch for awhile. When she finally called her father after running out on her wedding, he had some pretty harsh statement to make to her. Who did Rachel tell her father she was going to live with when she initially spoke to him after running out on her own wedding?

Question 15

What was the name of the man that Rachel left at the altar during the very first episode of Friends?

While most people think of the cast of Friends as one complete unit, it's interesting how their characters started out during that first season. It became obvious that Rachel and Monica hadn't seen each other for quite some time and she didn't even invite Monica to her wedding. It's actually quite impressive that Monica allowed her to stay at her house afterward. What was the name of the man that Rachel left at the altar during the very first episode of Friends?

Question 16

Why did Rachel go to visit Barry after leaving him at the altar?

When Rachel came bursting into Central Perk, her frazzled look and her wedding dress apparel made people instantly know that she had run out on her wedding. While it did make for a comedic entrance, Rachel felt really bad about the whole ordeal. She didn't leave Barry at the altar as a malicious attack and she truly did have loving feelings towards him. So, it shouldn't be surprising that she sought out Barry at his work after leaving him at the altar. Why did Rachel go to visit Barry after leaving him at the altar?

Question 17

What did Joey struggle with when he was auditioning for a character that was incarcerated during Season 1 of Friends?

When Joey was introduced into the first season of Friends, he was seen as a struggling actor that never really had any prominent roles in his professional resume. During the very first season, audiences got to see why that must have been since he was seen struggling to embody a character in preparation of an upcoming audition of someone that was incarcerated. What did Joey struggle with when he was auditioning for a character that was incarcerated during Season 1 of Friends?

Question 18

What did Chandler do in the third episode of Season 1 that caused all of his friends to lecture him?

Each of the characters within the cast of Friends seemed to have their own issues that they were seen as flaws, so it shouldn't be surprising that Chandler had a few quirks of his own. Ross was dealing with a divorce, Monica had major issues finding a man to date, Rachel had walked out on her wedding, and Joey was struggling as an actor. What did Chandler do in the third episode of Season 1 that caused all of his friends to lecture him?

Question 19

What was the name of Monica’s boyfriend during Season 1 that her friends seemed to like more than she did?

Whenever anyone gets into a new relationship, one of the most stressful things that can worry them is whether or not their friends will like their new partner. Oftentimes, the relationship with friends and family members can really affect how things go with a new love interest. When Monica started dating someone new in Season 1 of Friends, she wound up breaking up with someone that her friends seemed to like more than she did. What was the name of Monica’s boyfriend during Season 1 that her friends seemed to like more than she did?

Question 20

How much money was accidentally deposited into Phoebe’s bank account?

Out of all the characters in Friends, it seemed like Phoebe was the one that had a completely different way of thinking and living. She was seen as an artist that wasn't above performing for strangers in the subway and she didn't seem too concerned about having the finer things in life. She focused more on having a cleansed aura and living selflessly. So, when money was accidentally deposited into her account, she was really upset about it. How much money was accidentally deposited into Phoebe’s bank account?

Question 21

What was the free item that the bank sent to Phoebe to make up for their bank error?

When Phoebe discovered that the bank made an error and there was an extra $500 that suddenly appeared into her account, she was truly distraught about it. She didn't like the idea of accepting money that wasn't hers and money that she didn't earn so she was adamant at getting the matter handled with her bank. Yet, it wasn't handled in the way that she hoped. What was the free item that the bank sent to Phoebe to make up for their bank error?

Question 22

What did Phoebe’s homeless friend wind up buying her after she gave her the money from the bank?

When Phoebe's bank accidentally made an error and deposited an extra $500 in her account, they didn't handle their mistake to her best liking. Phoebe was hoping to bring the error to their attention but the bank wound up giving her a free football phone and adding even more money to her account. Phoebe didn't want any part of the money and wound up giving it to a homeless friend of hers. What did Phoebe’s homeless friend wind up buying her after she gave her the money from the bank?

Question 23

What did Phoebe find inside her soda can?

When Phoebe received a large sum of money from a bank error, she wanted to get rid of the cash and do something that would wash her from the awesome responsibility of receiving something that she felt she didn't earn. She wound up giving the money to a homeless friend but she was offered a free can of soda in the process. She could never have prepared herself for what she found in her soda can. What did Phoebe find inside her soda can?

Question 24

What did Ross get hit in the face with when he went out to a sporting event with Joey and Chandler?

During the start of Season 1 of Friends, it seemed like Ross was constantly in a state of depression. He still didn't seem to get over the fact that Carol had moved her stuff out and then he was thrown into an all-new upset when it just so happened to be the day that Carol and Ross first had sex. What did Ross get hit in the face with when he went out to a sporting event with Joey and Chandler to cheer him up?

Question 25

What was the hockey team that Joey, Chandler, and Ross were going to see?

When Ross was thrown into another depressive state because of the anniversary of the first time he had sex with Carol, it was Chandler and Joey that tried to cheer him up. They decided to take him to a hockey game to help take his mind off of the date and to cheer him up. Yet, that didn't really go so well since Ross was hit in the face with a puck. What was the hockey team that Joey, Chandler, and Ross were going to see?

Question 26

What was the name of the celebrity that wound up getting the girls’ pizza while Monica and Phoebe were trying to cheer up Rachel?

Ross wasn't the only one that was utterly depressed during the early part of the first season of Friends since Rachel was going through some turmoil as well. It seemed like her whole world was falling apart so the girls tried to cheer her up. Things looked bleak when they realized the pizza delivery man sent their pizza to the wrong house. What was the name of the celebrity that wound up getting the girls’ pizza while Monica and Phoebe were trying to cheer up Rachel?

Question 27

What was the name of the girl that Chandler asked Phoebe to help him break up with in Season 1?

While many of the other characters in Friends seemed to have trouble in matters of the heart, it was Chandler that seemed to have the biggest issues. He seemed drawn to dysfunctional relationships and had major issues with commitment. During the fifth episode of Season 1, Chandler couldn't even break up with someone without asking his friend, Phoebe, for some assistance. What was the name of the woman that Chandler asked Phoebe to help him break up with in Season 1?

Question 28

What was the name of the woman that Joey dumped and then went on a double date with later on in the fifth episode of Season 1?

While many of the characters within the cast of Friends seemed to have trouble in their love lives, Joey didn't seem to have that same problem. He seemed to have an ever-revolving door of women and it wasn't because they weren't interested in starting a real relationship with him. In fact, there was a gorgeous blonde in a red dress during Season 1 that he actually dumped. What was the name of the woman that Joey dumped and then went on a double date with later on in the fifth episode of Season 1?

Question 29

Who did Joey ask to go with him on the double date when he asked out Angela again during Season 1 of Friends?

When Joey bumped into an old flame at Central Perk, he was amazed at how great she looked in her red dress. He seemed to regret dumping her and was desperate to start up their relationship again. Yet, she had already moved on and had a new boyfriend. In order to see her again, Joey claimed that he had a girlfriend too and suggested a double date. Who did Joey get to go with him on the double date when he asked out Angela again during Season 1 of Friends?

Question 30

What was the name of the musical that Joey starred in during Season 1?

With Joey being a struggling actor, it seemed like he was hard-pressed to find paying acting jobs. It wasn't like he was turning down roles left and right and it became clear that he wasn't too scrutinizing in regards to the roles he took. During one episode of Season 1, Joey wound up taking a part in a musical and he even had to sing a few songs. What was the name of the musical that Joey starred in during Season 1?

Question 31

What was the name of the agent that gave her card to Joey while he was in the Freud! musical?

While the gang didn't exactly seem blown away by Joey's performance in the musical play, Freud!, it wasn't exactly a total waste of time. His performance garnered him the attention of a talent agent, which seemed like a great new trajectory for his acting career. She left him her card and she later became a huge part of Joey's storyline. What was the name of the agent that gave her card to Joey while he was in the Freud! musical?

Question 32

Which famous actor did Joey get a job performing as his butt double in a film?

When Joey starred in Freud!, it garnered him the attention of a brand new talent agent. Estelle may not have been the best of talent agents but she did wind up getting him a job, relatively quickly. Joey got a role in a feature film that starred a favorite A-list actor in Hollywood. Yet, the role was for being his butt double and he wasn't very good at it. Which famous actor did Joey get a job performing as his butt double in a film?

Question 33

What was the name of the beautiful woman that started a relationship with Chandler, despite the fact that she was married in Season 1?

When the gang went to show their support for Joey in his role in Freud!, Chandler caught the eye of a beautiful woman that he wound up meeting up with starting a relationship with for quite some time. Yet, she was married and she claimed to be in a polyamorous relationship. Things got a little too crazy for Chandler when he realized that he wasn't the only one she was sleeping with outside of her marriage. What was the name of the beautiful woman that started a relationship with Chandler, despite the fact that she was married in Season 1?

Question 34

What attacked Ross while he was out on the balcony with Rachel?

During the seventh episode of Season 1, Ross finally seemed to shake himself from the depressive funk he was in regarding his breakup with Carol. It seemed like he had shifted his focus onto Rachel and he used a New York City-wide power outage to try and share his loving feelings about her while they stood out on the balcony. However, the moment was ruined when an animal to attack him. What attacked Ross while he was out on the balcony with Rachel?

Question 35

What was the name of the Victoria’s Secret model that Chandler became stuck with during the New York City-wide blackout?

When there is a severe power outage, there are a few odd places that would seem like the very worst places to be stuck in. Yet, Chandler didn't have it so bad when he found himself trapped in an ATM vestibule. It was a big enough space to walk around and not feel like the walls were closing in and, of course, there was a Victoria's Secret model in there with him. What was the name of the Victoria’s Secret model that Chandler became stuck with during the New York City-wide blackout?

Question 36

What is the name of the Italian man that Rachel started dating in Season 1?

During the New York-city wide power outage, it seemed like everything was against Ross since he wasn't able to share his loving feelings with Rachel. He was attacked by a cat and the events of the night seemed to keep him apart from Rachel. Yet, the real blockade occurred when Phoebe and Rachel ran into someone in the building and Rachel seemed to have a major connection with him. What is the name of the Italian man that Rachel started dating in Season 1?

Question 37

What is the name of Rachel’s manager during Season 1 of Friends?

When Rachel first moved in with Monica, it wasn't clear how she was going to sustain herself. She was no longer going to be receiving financial help from Barry or her father and she didn't have much skill in regards to working independently. Yet, she wound up getting a job as a waitress at their favorite coffee house. While everyone seems to remember Gunther as her boss, there was a different boss that was featured in Season 1. What is the name of Rachel’s manager during Season 1 of Friends?

Question 38

What did Joey’s advertisement for the free clinic claim he had?

In the life of a struggling actor, it seemed like Joey took on a wide variety of different jobs in order to bring in some extra cash. While audiences saw him in a musical, it wasn't that surprising that he would take a modeling job for a free clinic. He didn't get to pick what he would be modeling but he hoped that it would be something like the "healthy, healthy, healthy guy" that the clinic had previously showcased. What did Joey’s advertisement for the free clinic claim he had?

Question 39

What did the gang end up eating for their first Thanksgiving on the show?

While there have been a number of television shows that have featured certain holidays to feature festive episodes with each new season, there was something truly special about the Thanksgiving specials on Friends. Chandler didn't like to celebrate Thanksgiving because of the fact that his father made a huge revelation to his family on Thanksgiving when he was younger. During Season 1, everyone's Thanksgiving plans were ruined and they wound up having to eat what Chandler was going to eat. What did the gang end up eating for their first Thanksgiving on the show?

Question 40

What is the name of the pet monkey of Ross?

During the tenth episode of Season 1, everyone seemed to be completely caught up with their plans for New Year's Eve. Yet, it just didn't seem like any of the plans were really going to help the characters find true love or anything close to it. The only person that really seemed to make a connection was Ross because he introduced the gang to his brand new pet. This monkey became a big part of the series during the first few seasons. What is the name of the pet monkey of Ross?

Question 41

What is the name of the scientist guy that Phoebe started dating in Season 1?

While Phoebe had previously been shown as a singer that performed in the subway for tips, she eventually was shown as a singer at Central Perk. During a performance in episode 10, Phoebe confronted a duo of two men that she thought were being disrespectful by talking during her performance. Yet, it turned out that one of them was proclaiming how beautiful she was and the two wound up starting a relationship. What is the name of the scientist guy that Phoebe started dating in Season 1?

Question 42

What is the name of Chandler’s romance-novelist mother that first made an introduction on the show during episode 11 in Season 1?

Chandler is a character that had been known for having a tumultuous childhood due to the fact that his father had come out as a homosexual and left his mother when he was quite young. Yet, the mother went on to achieve a huge amount of success as a romance-novelist and she made her first appearance in Season 1. What is the name of Chandler’s romance-novelist mother that first made an introduction on the show during episode 11 in Season 1?

Question 43

Who called out the catcall to grab the attention of the handsome man before getting hit by a car?

With the girls in the cast often being single at the same time, it should come as no surprise that they would sometimes fall for the same men. This happened when a handsome man passed by and commented by saying, "Nice hat," and it wasn't exactly clear who he was addressing. Yet, no one could have predicted what would happen next since he got hit by a car. Who called out the catcall to grab the attention of the handsome man before getting hit by a car?

Question 44

What is the name of the psychiatrist that Phoebe started dating in Season 1?

Phoebe was one of the characters in Friends that didn't really seem like she had a specific type in regards to the men that she was interested in starting a relationship with in the show. She gravitated towards good looking men to scientists so it seemed like she was able to see beyond just the obvious. Yet, when she started dating a psychiatrist, her friends couldn't wait for them to break up. What is the name of the psychiatrist that Phoebe started dating in Season 1?

Question 45

What did Rachel hurt when she fell off the balcony?

When Rachel first moved in with Monica, it was obvious that there was going to be a transition period for them to get used to each other's eccentricities. Rachel found that out right away when she cleaned the entire apartment to try and surprise Monica but it led to Monica being completely upset at everything being moved around. When Monica started pestering Rachel to finally take down the Christmas lights, it ultimately led to an injury. What did Rachel hurt when she fell off the balcony?

Question 46

Where did Ross send Marcel to in Season 1 of Friends?

For the entire time that Marcel lived as a pet with Ross, there were some interesting times. She attacked a woman that Ross once brought home after a date and then there was that time when he needed to be brought to the emergency room because he swallowed a few Scrabble tiles. It finally got to the point when Ross was forced to give Marcel up because he could no longer live with him. Where did Ross send Marcel to in Season 1 of Friends?

Question 47

What was the name of the young high school student that Monica started a sexual relationship with in Season 1 of Friends?

When Monica started a relationship with a young and handsome new man, she believed that he was a college student. She was a little hesitant about his young age but that didn't stop her from enjoying their romps in the sack. Yet, it all changed once she realized that he wasn't a college senior but actually a high school senior. What was the name of the young high school student that Monica started a sexual relationship with in Season 1 of Friends?

Question 48

Where did Ross and Susan get trapped while Carol was in labor?

There was always a tricky relationship between Susan and Ross since he never seemed to get over the fact that Carol had come out as a lesbian. Yet, that didn't stop the fact that he was going to have to co-parent with Susan and couldn't be fighting with her while Carol was in need of both of their support during the birth of their child. Yet, their bickering was too much and it ultimately got them locked away. Where did Ross and Susan get trapped while Carol was in labor?

Question 49

Who else was locked in the janitor’s closet with Ross and Susan while Carol was giving birth?

The endless bickering between Susan and Ross while Carol was in labor just seemed like too much for an expectant mother to have to go through. Yet, they ultimately should have resolved their issues without leaving the birthing room because that decision wound up getting them trapped. With them bickering about who should help Carol more, it's ironic that they both wound up being absent. Who else was locked in the janitor’s closet with Ross and Susan while Carol was giving birth?

Question 50

Where did Ross go for a fossil dig during the season finale of Season 1 of Friends?

The back and forth between Ross and Rachel had lasted for 24 episodes of Season 1 of Friends and both of them had different dalliances throughout the season. Yet, it seemed like things were finally going to align when Chandler lit it slip to Rachel that Ross was actually in love with her. It made the series end on a bit of a cliff hanger since Ross had to leave for a fossil dig. Where did Ross go for a fossil dig during the season finale of Season 1 of Friends?

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