Friends is one of the most successful and influential television sitcoms ever produced. Created by David Crane and Marta Kauffman, with Kevin S. Bright serving as executive producer, the series premiered on NBC on September 22, 1994, and concluded on May 6, 2004, after ten seasons and 236 episodes. Set primarily in Manhattan, New York City, the show follows six close friends as they navigate careers, romance, family relationships, disappointments,