S1.E1

The One Where Monica Gets a Roommate

Episode aired Apr 28, 1995
TV-PG
22m

IMDb RATING

YOUR RATING

Jennifer Aniston and Courteney Cox in Friends (1994)

Monica and the gang introduce Rachel to the "real world" after she leaves her fiancé at the altar.Monica and the gang introduce Rachel to the "real world" after she leaves her fiancé at the altar.Monica and the gang introduce Rachel to the "real world" after she leaves her fiancé at the altar.

See production info at IMDbPro

IMDb RATING

8.1/10

11K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Trivia
Matt LeBlanc had a fever and flu the first day. He was at 102 degrees during the pilot and had to repeatedly use a variety of remedies to attempt to cure it.

Goofs
In the pilot episode, Chandler and Joey's apartment number is #4 while Monica and Rachel's is #5. Later in the season, the numbers change to #19 and #20.

Quotes
Joey: Hey, Phoebs, do you wanna help?
Phoebe: Oh, I wish I could, but I don't want to.

Connections
Featured in Friends: The One with the Invitation (1998)

Soundtracks
Love is Sweet as Summer Showers
(uncredited)
Performed by Lisa Kudrow

User reviews32

Featured review

9/10

The starting point

This is what started the iconic TV series that has lasted 10 years & stuck with loyal fans for 20 years. This what you would want in a first episode. It showed every character, plot & typical jokes that would stay with the show for all the seasons such as : Phoebe's singing, Joey's acting, Ross & Rachel, Chandler's sarcasm. It didn't leave the fans feeling underwhelmed, it is one of the best premiere's of all time. MVP : Rachel Quote : Ross: You know, you probably didn't know this, but back in high school, I had a major crush on you. Rachel: I knew. Ross: You did. Oh... I always figured you just thought I was Monica's geeky older brother. Rachel: I did.