Only 50% Of People Taking This Friends Quiz Will Pass. Are You One Of Them?
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When Friends premiered its very first episode in 1994, it became an instant hit with fans. People were already familiar with Courteney Cox and it became apparent that there was a real chemistry amongst the actors. Each of the actors brought something special to the show and the writers knew just how to make the characters come to life on the small screen. Television audiences became instantly invested in the personal lives of all the characters and everyone wanted to weigh in on how it would all end.
With each new season, the characters continued to evolve in their personal and professional lives and the series wound up running all the way until 2004. During this time, Jennifer Aniston became America's Sweetheart through her portrayal as Rachel Green and the role helped her to transition onto the big screen. The rest of the characters became instantly recognizable and will undoubtedly maintain the characters they portrayed in the Friends series for the rest of their lives. Friends is seen as one of the most popular and successful television sitcoms of all time and still has a huge following during the reruns on television. With so much time passing since the show first debuted, it's interesting to see how many people would be able to recall all the details from the show. Test your knowledge of the Friends series and see how much you can recall.
What was the name of the man Rachel left at the alter?
During the very first episode of Friends, the entire gang was together when Rachel Green came storming through the door. It was obvious that her and Monica hadn't spoken in awhile since Monica didn't even know that she was getting married. Rachel looked completely frazzled in her wedding dress and told the story about how she just walked out on her wedding. What was the name of the man that Rachel was supposed to marry when she walked out on her wedding?
During that initial episode of Friends, why was Ross so upset?
During the very first episode of Friends, the audience seemed to instantly understand the various characters and their personalities. When Ross was introduced, he was visibly distraught and everyone could tell that he was upset about something big. His sister, Monica, knew why he was so upset and all of the other friends in their group tried their best to try and cheer him up for the next few episodes. During that initial episode of Friends, why was Ross so upset?
What was the name of the monkey that Ross took on as a pet?
People have started to come down on the act of keeping exotic animals as pets in recent years but there wasn't much of a public outcry during the beginning seasons of Friends. When Ross walked in with a monkey on his shoulder and claimed that he had a new pet, it seemed like an eccentricity and their relationship only added to the comedy of the show. What was the name of the monkey that Ross took on as a pet?
Where did Ross originally work when he was first introduced into the Friends series?
Many of the characters in Friends seemed to have artistic tendencies when it came to their jobs. From Phoebe's flippant personality that sometimes involved singing for change in the subway to Monica trying her hand at catering for parties, it seemed like Ross was one of the only ones that really seemed to hold down a regular job and have a particular niche in his profession. Where did Ross originally work when he was first introduced into the Friends series?
What is the name of the coffee shop that was constantly featured in the series, Friends?
One of the biggest criticisms of the Friends series was the fact that the characters seemed to have so much time to hang out at their favorite coffee shop. Practically every episode featured the gang lounging in the couch area of their favorite coffee shop, despite the fact that many of them went through periods of time when they were having financial difficulties. Yet, that didn't stop them from purchasing their coffee every day. What is the name of the coffee shop that was constantly featured in the series, Friends?
What was Rachel doing when she hurt herself and saw George Clooney portraying a doctor at the hospital?
Television shows are often known for interchanging some of the characters in order to bring on more fans. Shonda Rhimes did this when she combined Scandal with How to Get Away with Murder and Fear the Walking Dead did it when they included Morgan in the new storyline from Walking Dead. In the case of Friends, Monica and Rachel couldn't believe their luck when an episode included doctors from ER. What was Rachel doing when she hurt herself and saw George Clooney portraying a doctor at the hospital?
What was the name of the scientist that Phoebe met at Central Perk and later started dating?
When Phoebe was first introduced into the Friends series, she was depicted singing for change in the stairwell of the subway and it didn't really seem like she had much talent. Yet, her eclectic style of music seemed like the perfect thing for the local coffee shop. When she was singing at Central Perk, she took her craft seriously and that's where she met one of her most memorable suitors. What was the name of the scientist that Phoebe met at Central Perk and later started dating?
What was the name of the actor that Joey got a job standing for as a butt double?
When Joey was first introduced into the Friends series, he was seen as a struggling actor that was having a hard time breaking into the business. While he started garnering a certain amount of success later on in the series, there were still many years that showed him having to take jobs that were a tad embarrassing. During one job, he was cast as a butt double for a very famous actor. What was the name of the actor that Joey got a job standing for as a butt double?
What was the name of Joey’s long-time agent?
When Joey was first introduced into the Friends series, he was just a struggling actor that didn't even have an agent. Yet, he managed to attract the attention of one particular agent when he performed in a musical play about Sigmund Freud. The play was seen as completely embarrassing to his friends that visited and television audiences cringed at seeing Joey sing about some of Freud's most controversial theories. Yet, it was enough for him to get an agent. What was the name of Joey’s long-time agent?
What is the name of the disease that Joey became the face of for the clinic?
When Joey was a struggling actor, he didn't mind taking odd jobs to help pay the bills. When he was offered a modeling job for a clinic, he thought a modeling job would be great for adding some income and for getting his face out into the public eye. All of his friends remembered a previous campaign by the clinic and there were high hopes on what he would get out of appearing as the new face for the clinic. What is the name of the disease that Joey became the face of for the clinic?
What was the nickname the gang of Friends used for the man that didn’t wear any clothes near Monica’s apartment?
New York City is known for having a plethora of buildings that feature large windows that anyone could peer into and not everyone kept their windows covered. From the main window of the living room, Monica and the gang spotted a man that had a tendency to walk around his apartment without any clothes. It became a habit for them to keep tabs on this man. What was the nickname the gang of Friends used for the man that didn’t wear any clothes near Monica’s apartment?
What was the name of Rachel’s boss at Central Perk that had an obvious crush on her?
When Rachel first moved in with Monica, she didn't exactly have any work experience or life skills that would help her to become financially independent. She sent out a number of resumes but the misspelling didn't really help her to get a job. Yet, she did wind up getting a job at Central Perk as a waitress. During that first season, her boss was a man named, Terry. Yet, it eventually changed. What was the name of Rachel’s boss at Central Perk that had an obvious crush on her?
What did Phoebe find in her soda can that gave her a windfall of money?
Phoebe was one of the characters in Friends that didn't seem motivated by financial gain. She loved to express herself through music and she seemed to feel like she had a cosmic connection with everything in the universe. So, when she discovered that the bank made an error in her favor and gave her money that wasn't hers, she was quick to give it away. Yet, the homeless woman she gave the money to decided to buy her a can of soda. What did Phoebe find in her soda can that gave her a windfall of money?
What was the name of Rachel’s Italian boyfriend that later exposed himself to Phoebe during a massage?
When there was a blackout in Monica's apartment building, there was a cat that Rachel and Phoebe went looking for in the dark. That's where they came upon a mysterious and handsome man that later became Rachel's new boyfriend. Yet, it became obvious that he was just a sexual fling since they ultimately broke up after he made an inappropriate pass at Phoebe. What was the name of Rachel’s Italian boyfriend that later exposed himself to Phoebe during a massage?
Where were Ross and Susan trapped while Carol was in labor?
When Carol showed up at Ross's job to let him know that she was pregnant, it came as a huge shock. She had already moved out her belongings and she was engaged in a relationship with her lover, Susan. While everyone tried to have a united front in order to give Carol the most support as possible, there was quite a lot of hostility towards each other and they both felt very protective over Carol. Where were Ross and Susan trapped while Carol was in labor?
What song did Rachel sing when she stood up to the microphone at Barry and Mindy’s wedding?
When Rachel went to go see Barry to return the ring, she never would have guessed that he would start a relationship with one of her best friends. Mindy and Barry started dating and then they ultimately walked down the aisle. Rachel was one of the women in the bridal party but it seemed like she was only there so that she could be ridiculed. What song did Rachel sing when she stood up to the microphone at Barry and Mindy’s wedding?
What was the name of the mentally unstable roommate that Chandler had a hard time getting rid of in Season 2 of Friends?
When Joey finally got a job that seemed like it would allow him to live a more luxurious lifestyle, he made the decision to leave the apartment he shared with Chandler. It was during this time that Chandler got a new roommate but it quickly became clear that he wasn't right in the head and it took a great deal of effort to get him to move out. What was the name of the mentally unstable roommate that Chandler had a hard time getting rid of in Season 2 of Friends?
How was Joey’s character from Days of Our Lives originally killed off of the show?
When Joey finally got a serious acting job, he was thrilled to be cast as Dr. Drake Ramoray on Days of Our Lives. It was a soap opera job that really helped him to garner a huge fan base and he became a heartthrob on the show. This required him to do a number of interviews but he really got into trouble when he said that he came up with his own lines. How was Joey’s character from Days of Our Lives originally killed off of the show?
What was the name of the woman Ross started dating after his trip to China?
During Season 1 of Friends, it became obvious that Ross had some romantic feelings for Rachel but the timing just didn't seem right. She had just walked out on her wedding to Barry and then it always seemed like something got in the way of their relationship. While there was definitely some romantic moments between them, nothing really came to fruition and then Ross wound up having to travel to China. What was the name of the woman Ross started dating after his trip to China?
Where did Joey and Chandler accidentally leave Ben when they were babysitting?
Ross was the first of the Friends gang to become a father and he seemed best suited for it, as well. When Joey and Chandler were faced with the task of babysitting Ben, it seemed like a scene out of Three Men and a Little Baby (minus the extra man). They saw Ben as a way to pick up women, rather than a serious undertaking that required extra attention. Where did Joey and Chandler accidentally leave Ben when they were babysitting?
What did Rachel dress up as in order to fulfill one of Ross’s fantasies?
When Ross and Rachel finally wound up starting a romantic relationship, it seemed like all was right with the world. She was already integrated into their group and it seemed like they had an amazing relationship as boyfriend and girlfriend. While they were dating, Rachel learned of a fantasy that Ross had in the bedroom and she decided to surprise him by dressing up for him. What did Rachel dress up as in order to fulfill one of Ross’s fantasies?
What was the name of Phoebe’s brother?
When Phoebe was first introduced into the Friends series, it became apparent that she didn't have the best upbringing and had some serious dysfunction throughout her childhood. From her mother committing suicide to her time living on the streets, things weren't easy for Phoebe. She didn't have a good relationship with her twin sister, which might have been part of the reason why she wanted to cultivate a relationship with the brother she never knew she had. What was the name of Phoebe’s brother?
How many babies did Phoebe give birth to for her brother?
When Phoebe first became acquainted with her brother's new love interest, she was taken aback by the age difference. She even tried to split them up but she eventually grew to be on their side and recognized that they truly were in love, despite the fact that she used to be Frank Jr.'s teacher. When the two of them were having difficulty conceiving, Phoebe agreed to be their surrogate. How many babies did Phoebe give birth to for her brother?
What type of bed was mistakenly brought to Monica’s apartment from The Mattress King?
When Monica found out that The Mattress King was having huge sales on its inventory, she couldn't help but go to the store to see for herself. Despite the fact that it might be seen as a bit of a betrayal because the owner of the store was the ex-husband of her friend's girlfriend, she couldn't resist the sale. Yet, the mattress that was delivered was not the one she ordered. What type of bed was mistakenly brought to Monica’s apartment from The Mattress King?
What was the catchphrase of Janice that constantly got on everyone’s nerves?
During the early seasons of Friends, Janice was introduced as a girlfriend that Chandler was dating. The two seemed to have a strange relationship since the rest of the gang found her a bit annoying and Chandler didn't seem to have true feelings for her. Yet, she continued to pop up throughout the series and seemed to make the rounds with the men in the cast. Besides her signature laugh, she also had an annoying catchphrase. What was the catchphrase of Janice that constantly got on everyone’s nerves?
Where did Rachel start working after she quit her job at Central Perk?
When Rachel met a man that seemed like he was trying to help her land a great new job, Ross didn't think that it was just going to be a professional relationship. Rachel wound up landing the new job but Ross became extremely jealous that she was going to be working so closely with this new man. Despite the fact that he already had a girlfriend, Ross became overbearing with his jealousy. Where did Rachel start working after she quit her job at Central Perk?
What was the name of Monica's parent's family friend that started dating Monica?
From the very beginning of the Friends series, Monica was portrayed as someone that seemed to have really bad judgment in the romance department. When she started dating a friend of her parent's, it really didn't seem like the best idea. Yet, everyone seemed to love Tom Selleck's character as Monica's new boyfriend, despite the fact that there was a huge age gap. What was the name of the family friend of Monica and Ross’s parents that ultimately became Monica’s boyfriend?
What is the name of Phoebe’s signature song on Friends?
Phoebe was seen as the resident artistic persona amongst her group of friends and that definitely came into play whenever she performed. She wasn't just a singer that tried her best to cover well-known songs, she was a singer/songwriter that loved to create her own music. While she performed a number of different songs in the series, it seemed like there was one song that became her signature hit and everyone learned the words. What is the name of Phoebe’s signature song on Friends?
What was the name of the cute copy store girl that Ross had sex with while he was on a “break” from Rachel?
When Rachel got a brand new job at Bloomingdale's, Ross had a bit of difficulties coping with her working so closely with a male employee and spending so little time together as a couple. His jealousy and overbearing ways ultimately led Rachel to ask for a "break" from their relationship. Ross took this to mean that they were broken up and wound up having sex with someone else. What was the name of the cute copy store girl that Ross had sex with while he was on a “break” from Rachel?
What was the name of the millionaire that Monica dated, played by Jon Favreau?
When Monica was forced to work at a diner, she was truly unhappy about her job. Her uniform consisted of a blonde wig and inserts put into her bra and the establishment even implemented roller skates. Yet, this was the place where she met a millionaire that became smitten with her. The two wound up dating and everything seemed like it was going well but then she couldn't deal with his dream to become a professional MMA fighter. What was the name of the millionaire that Monica dated, played by Jon Favreau?
When the entire gang headed out to the beach, who was the person that was stung by a jelly fish?
The individual characters of Friends sometimes left briefly for business trips here and there but there was one time when the entire group left to go on a miniature vacation. They headed to the beach and had an ultra-memorable vacation. Yet, it wasn't great for everyone since one individual experienced the excruciating pain of being stung by a jelly fish. When the entire gang headed out to the beach, who was the person that was stung by a jelly fish?
What was the name of Rachel’s boss at Bloomingdale’s that briefly had a romance with Chandler?
When Rachel got a new job at Bloomingdale's, she became indispensable to her boss. Yet, they had a strange relationship that made Rachel want to please her in every way. It definitely made things more complicated when she took an interest in Chandler and the two went out on a date. Chandler wanted to break things off but Rachel felt like it was better for their career if he would do it in a better way. What was the name of Rachel’s boss at Bloomingdale’s that briefly had a romance with Chandler?
What was the name of the client that needed Rachel to help him with buying an entirely new wardrobe?
When Rachel's department at Bloomingdale's was closed down, she found herself being demoted to a personal shopper. While this seemed like an easy fit for Rachel, she didn't seem happy with this move in her professional career. Yet, things started to perk up when she met a new client that needed a whole new wardrobe. This was the start of a major crush for her and they ultimately started dating. What was the name of the client that needed Rachel to help him with buying an entirely new wardrobe?
How many pages was the letter that Rachel wrote to Ross in order for them to start up their relationship again?
After the horrible breakup that Ross and Rachel went through during their "break," it seemed like both of them wanted to try and make things work. Yet, they had a difficult time getting over the past. During the group trip to the beach, Rachel wrote Ross a letter that she wanted to get through before starting up their relationship again. How many pages was the letter that Rachel wrote to Ross in order for them to start up their relationship again?
Where was Ross and Emily’s wedding?
When Ross first met Emily, it seemed like there was a real connection between them. It didn't take long for them to take their relationship to the next level but it was difficult since they lived in two very different places. Yet, they were able to come to an agreement of where they would live and they ultimately decided to get married. Yet, the wedding required a bit of travel for Ross's friends and family. Where was Ross and Emily’s wedding?
Who is the British celebrity that Joey met and took a video with while he was fighting with Chandler in London?
When Ross was getting married in London, it became a huge event for his friends to travel across the pond. Phoebe stayed because she was pregnant but Chandler and Joey seemed really excited. However, Chandler's enthusiasm quickly died down once he felt embarrassed by Joey's behavior and they ultimately got into a huge fight and separated. Joey wound up making the most of his time in the city and even bumped into a celebrity. Who is the British celebrity that Joey met and took a video with while he was fighting with Chandler in London?
What did Ross see through his window that made his boss feel like he hadn’t let go of his anger issues?
When Ross said Rachel's name at his wedding with Emily, things were definitely not good in his life. He kept on having issues trying to get her to make things work with him and then he started having problems at work. When he exploded at his boss over a sandwich that Monica made him, they forced him to take a leave of absence until he could get his anger under control. What did Ross see through his window that made his boss feel like he hadn’t let go of his anger issues?
Who was the first person to put the turkey on their head during the Season 5 Thanksgiving episode?
Friends always made quite a big deal about Thanksgiving every season, especially since there was such a history with Chandler regarding his traumatic Thanksgiving in his youth. In Season 5, the entire gang told tales of their worst Thanksgivings and one of the stories involved someone putting a turkey on their head. Monica later put a turkey on her head to try and make Chandler laugh. Who was the first person to put the turkey on their head during the Season 5 Thanksgiving episode?
Who was hiding in the bathroom when Phoebe showed her bra to Chandler?
When Monica and Chandler were still trying to keep their relationship hidden from their friends, it became a huge undertaking for quite some time. Joey was the first one to find out about their relationship because he was still living as Chandler's roommate and inevitably Monica and Chandler got caught. Yet, it took the other friends a bit more time to finally catch on. Phoebe tried to push the issue by coming on to Chandler. Who was hiding in the bathroom when Phoebe showed her bra to Chandler?
What was the family relation of the person that came to visit that was portrayed by Denise Richards?
With the popularity of the Friends series, it shouldn't come as a surprise that A-list actors often appeared as side characters. It seemed like every famous face in Hollywood had a cameo on the Friends series and many of them were shown as family members of the main cast. Denise Richards was introduced into the series and her character was portrayed as extremely desirable by all that met her. What was the family relation of the person that came to visit that was portrayed by Denise Richards?
What was the name of the woman that Aisha Tyler played in Friends?
Sitcoms are often criticized for not having enough people of different nationalities and cultures in the series and some have even criticized Friends. Yet, there have been a number of different African American characters that were shown, including Aisha Tyler portraying a paleontology professor with a doctorate. She initially started dating Joey but it became obvious that they didn't have much in common and she was much more suited to Ross. What was the name of the woman that Aisha Tyler played in Friends?
What was the name of the male assistant that Rachel wound up starting a romantic relationship with when she was working at Ralph Lauren?
When Rachel got a new job at Ralph Lauren, she seemed to be making a huge amount of progress in her professional life. She was even able to hire her very own assistant and set off to conduct interviews. Yet, it seemed like she hired her male assistant because of his looks rather than his skill. What was the name of the male assistant that Rachel wound up starting a romantic relationship with when she was working at Ralph Lauren?
Who was the officiant at Monica and Chandler’s wedding?
The day of Monica and Chandler's wedding was extremely stressful and everyone was trying so desperately to keep things running smoothly for Monica. She was excited that it was her special day but so much was going wrong. Phoebe and Rachel discovered a positive pregnancy test in Monica's bathroom, Chandler went missing because he panicked, and there was no officiant that was there to perform the ceremony. Yet, everything wound up working out in the end. Who was the officiant at Monica and Chandler’s wedding?
What was the name of the baby that Rachel and Ross had together?
When Phoebe found the positive pregnancy test in the garbage of Monica's bathroom, she assumed it was Monica's. Yet, it was later revealed to be Rachel's, from a tryst she shared with Ross. When Rachel gave birth to her child with Ross, many people hoped that they would try and make their relationship work after all. Yet, it didn't exactly go the way audiences hoped, despite the fact that they had a child together. What was the name of the baby that Rachel and Ross had together?
What did Phoebe steal from Sting’s home when she impersonated Ben’s mother?
When Phoebe discovered that Ben went to the same school as the son of Sting, she begged him to get her tickets to his show. Yet, she wound up taking things into her own hands when she showed up at the school and impersonated Ben's mom. She ultimately went to Sting's home and met with his wife but things turned badly when it was revealed that Phoebe was only there for tickets. What did Phoebe steal from Sting’s home when she impersonated Ben’s mother?
What is the name of the man that Phoebe wound up marrying, portrayed by Paul Rudd?
Phoebe was one of the characters in Friends that never seemed to have any difficulties in finding a new romantic relationship. In fact, it seemed like she was constantly finding a new boyfriend and sometimes she even had problems because there were too many great guys vying for her attention. Yet, she did wind up finding the man that won her heart and the two were eventually married. What is the name of the man that Phoebe wound up marrying, portrayed by Paul Rudd?
What was the name of Rachel’s younger sister that was portrayed by Reese Witherspoon?
With Rachel coming from a prestigious family of means, it was always quite interesting when any of her family members were featured in the show. Rachel and her sisters were raised in a household where they were spoiled by materialism and it was difficult for them to cultivate a good work ethic. Audiences loved seeing them included in the storyline, especially since they were portrayed by A-list actresses. What was the name of Rachel’s younger sister that was portrayed by Reese Witherspoon?
What was the name of the character that was portrayed by Elle Macpherson as the new roommate for Joey?
When Monica and Chandler made the decision to move in together in her apartment, Joey was faced with the decision of getting a new roommate in to live with him. There were a number of different women that he interviewed as his new roommate but it was the supermodel, Elle Macpherson, that wound up getting picked. He started a romantic relationship with her briefly but it ultimately came to an end. What was the name of the character that was portrayed by Elle Macpherson as the new roommate for Joey?
Who did Rachel end up going with to her prom?
Some of the favorite scenes and episodes within the Friends series featured flashback scenes to when the cast of characters were younger. One of the flashback scenes was facilitated by a video that Rachel and Monica found. It featured the night of their high school prom. The gang was completely shocked at how big Monica was at that time but the real story was the fact that Rachel didn't seem to have a date. Who did Rachel end up going with to her prom?
Where was Rachel moving at the end of the Friends series?
While all of the characters within Friends had evolved throughout the series, it was Rachel that really seemed to come into her own. She started out in the series as someone that didn't even know how to do laundry or make a cup of coffee. Yet, she ultimately used her hard work and her love of fashion to truly become successful in her field. At the very end of Friends, she was boarding a plane to move because of her job. Where was Rachel moving at the end of the Friends series?