Friends

Right now you can watch Friends in Australia on Netflix and HBO Max Amazon Channel, and in the US on HBO Max Amazon Channel and YouTube TV — and it is funnier than its reputation suggests. With 10 seasons behind it, the show has had time to find its rhythm and keep it. 9,209 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Jennifer Aniston's performance alone is worth the time investment. Put it on tonight on Netflix and see for yourself.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Friends earns its spot. The jokes in Friends land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. Six young people from New York City, on their own and struggling to survive in the real world, find the companionship, comfort and support they get from each other to be the perfect antidote to the pressures of life. Jennifer Aniston and Courteney Cox lead a cast that never overplays a joke. It ran for 10 seasons (1994–2004), and the writing holds up across every one of them. Friends earns its laughs from character rather than situation, which is why it does not wear thin the way pure farce tends to. The consistency throughout is what elevates it — not every moment is the best, but none of them are a reason to stop watching.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, Friends is a strong candidate. Viewers who responded to Will & Grace will find a lot to like here too. At 10 seasons, this is a genuine commitment — one that pays off. Jennifer Aniston's comic timing carries it through its weaker moments. The kind of comedy you recommend to someone who claims they do not watch much.

Friends wrapped up in 2004, created by Marta Kauffman and David Crane — and 10 seasons are available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.