Culture Re-View: 'Friends' Takes the World by Storm On September 22, 1994, the very first episode of the hit sitcom 'Friends' debuted. Little did anyone know that this show about six friends living in New York City would become a massive cultural phenomenon of the 90s. 'Friends' has had a lasting impact on pop culture, inspiring personality quizzes, reaction GIFs, and countless merchandise featuring iconic moments from the show.

The show quickly garnered a massive audience, averaging about 30.8 million viewers during its second season. It attracted big-name celebrity guests like Brad Pitt, Bruce Willis, and Julia Roberts, and became a must-watch for fans and critics alike. Initially known as 'Insomnia Café', the show was created by David Crane and Marta Kauffman. It went through various title changes, including 'Friends Like Us' and 'Six of One', before settling on the now-iconic name 'Friends'.

The show starred Jennifer Aniston as Rachel Green, Lisa Kudrow as Phoebe Buffay, Courteney Cox as Monica Geller, Matt Le Blanc as Joey Tribbiani, Matthew Perry as Chandler Bing, and David Schwimmer as Ross Geller.

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