The BEST seasons of Friends

Every season of Friends ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best seasons of Friends!

Rachel Green, Ross Geller, Monica Geller, Joey Tribbiani, Chandler Bing and Phoebe Buffay are six 20 something year-olds, living off one another in the heart of New York City. Over the course of ten years, this average group of buddies goes through massive mayhem, family trouble, past and future romances, fights, laughs, tears and surprises as they learn what it really means to be a friend.

Last Updated: 2/16/2026Network: NBCStatus: Ended
Season 5
star
8.66
1032 votes

#1 - Season 5

First Aired 9/25/1998

Season 4
star
8.65
1053 votes

#2 - Season 4

First Aired 9/26/1997

Season 10
star
8.62
752 votes

#3 - Season 10

First Aired 9/26/2003

Season 6
star
8.52
1002 votes

#4 - Season 6

First Aired 9/24/1999

Season 2
star
8.52
1151 votes

#5 - Season 2

First Aired 9/22/1995

Season 1
star
8.50
1424 votes

#6 - Season 1

First Aired 9/23/1994

Season 3
star
8.49
1072 votes

#7 - Season 3

First Aired 9/17/1996

Season 7
star
8.44
940 votes

#8 - Season 7

First Aired 10/13/2000

Season 8
star
8.37
905 votes

#9 - Season 8

First Aired 9/28/2001

Season 9
star
8.25
844 votes

#10 - Season 9

First Aired 9/27/2002