Over 100 Ranker voters have come together to rank this list of The Best Shows That Star Friends Cast Members
Voting Rules
Vote up the best live-action TV / streaming series that feature a former or future Friends cast member in a starring role.
Latest additions: Shining Vale, TV 101, Home Free
Most divisive: Ferris Bueller
Friends: They're just like us! NBC's sitcom phenomenon ran for 10 seasons, making the Friends cast some of the most famous actors in the world. But behind the witty banter and rent-controlled apartments, Monica, Phoebe, Ross, Rachel, Joey, and Chandler were just characters played by regular people doing jobs and trying to get paid. By the time Friends premiered in 1994, several of the cast members had already starred in several other failed series that were canceled after a single season. Then, on the other side of the show's 2004 finale, these big-name stars have struggled to find continued success. But that hasn't stopped them all from trying!
What are the best TV shows starring the Friends cast? This list ranks all the TV series that featured Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Matthew Perry, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, or David Schwimmer in a starring (not just recurring guest) role - before or after Friends. Everyone knows Jen played the sister on the TV version of FerrisBueller, but did you know that LeBlanc played a character named Vinnie Verducci on two different spin-offs of Married... with Children? (Two failed spin-offs.) Meanwhile, TPTB tried Perry in three early-'90s pre-Friends series - and four since. Which are your faves? Vote them up! You can also vote for The Comeback - for which Kudrow has been nominated for two Emmy Awards - and Episodes, for which LeBlanc has been nominated for three.
One way the Friends cast has continued serving their loyal fanbase is by supporting each others' projects. Noted for their "real-life friendships," the actors frequently make guest appearances on shows that star other Friends. Notably, Aniston, Kudrow, and Perry have all appeared in Courteney Cox's Cougar Town, and Cox, Schwimmer, and LeBlanc have appeared on Kudrow's online series Web Therapy. Also, all of the cast members have probably gone to see a few of Jennifer Aniston's successful major motion pictures. Pals til the end!
Set in the sun-drenched fictional town of Gulfhaven, Florida, this refreshing comedy series follows the daily exploits and close-knit relationships of a group of friends with a penchant for wine and camaraderie. Cougar Town's lighthearted humor centers around Jules Cobb (Courteney Cox), a recently divorced woman navigating the challenges of single life and parenthood, while seeking solace in her quirky circle of companions. The ensemble cast, boasting a diverse array of personalities, has garnered critical acclaim for their chemistry and comedic timing. Throughout its six-season run, the show earned a loyal fan base and a Critics' Choice Television Award nomination for Courteney Cox's engaging portrayal of Jules.
Actors: Courteney Cox (2009-2015)
Premiered: September 23, 2009
Characters: Jules Kiki Cobb, Bobby Cobb, Grayson Ellis, Travis Cobb, Andy Torres
