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Friends<\/em><\/a> premiered on NBC in September 1994, introducing viewers to six characters who would quickly become fans\u2019 lifelong pals<\/a>.<\/p>\n The comedy, which ran for 10 seasons from 1994 to 2004, has become a multigenerational hit. Creators David Crane<\/strong> and Marta Kauffman<\/strong> managed to make everyday life in New York City relatable to the masses through their quirky and lovable characters, beginning with siblings Monica Geller (Courteney Cox<\/strong><\/a>) and Ross Geller (David Schwimmer<\/strong><\/a>).<\/p>\n Although Ross was older than Monica, the two had a strong bond that united the rest of their crew, including Rachel Green (Jennifer Aniston<\/strong><\/a>) \u2014 who Monica knew in high school and Ross swooned over from afar \u2014 and Ross\u2019 college buddy Chandler Bing (Matthew Perry<\/strong><\/a>).<\/p>\n Monica befriended Phoebe Buffay (Lisa Kudrow<\/strong><\/a>) while living in the Big Apple before Joey Tribbiani (Matt LeBlanc<\/strong><\/a>) joined the group when he moved into Chandler\u2019s apartment across the hall.<\/p>\n Throughout the series, all six friends manage to reside in Monica\u2019s purple-doored apartment at one point or another \u2014 if you include the time Ross lived there with their grandmother one summer while trying to make it as a dancer.<\/p>\n Friends<\/em>\u2019 final episode, \u201cThe Last One,\u201d aired in May 2004. As one of the most popular sitcoms<\/a> of all time, the series was nominated for 62 Primetime Emmy Awards<\/a> (with four wins), 10 Golden Globe Awards<\/a> (one win), 14 Screen Actors Guild Awards<\/a> (two wins) and 11 People\u2019s Choice Awards (11 wins). It made a lasting impression on both the fans and the actors themselves, who have remained close for decades<\/a>.<\/p>\n