The first and last lines of 27 'Friends' characters

Amory RoseSep 19, 2024, 02:15 IST

Jennifer Aniston as Rachel Green on "Friends."NBC

The popular NBC series "Friends" was full of series regulars and guests who were quotable.
The main friends have their first and last lines in the same scenes on the pilot and finale.

Monica says the first line on the entire series.

Courteney Cox on "Friends."NBC

She says her last line to Rachel.

Courteney Cox played Monica.NBC

Joey teases Monica in his first line.

Matt LeBlanc on "Friends."NBC

He says his last line during the final scene of the series.

Matt LeBlanc played Joey.NBC

Chandler joins Joey in making fun of Monica on the pilot.

Matthew Perry on "Friends."NBC

Chandler says the last line of the series.

Matthew Perry played Chandler.NBC

Phoebe's first line introduces her eccentric personality.

Lisa Kudrow on "Friends."NBC

Her last line is said in Monica's empty apartment.

Lisa Kudrow played Phoebe.NBC

Ross' opening line shifts the tone of everyone's conversation on the pilot.

David Schwimmer on "Friends."NBC

Just before Ross' last line, Monica reveals a secret about him.

David Schwimmer played Ross.NBC

Rachel talks to Monica before meeting the rest of the group.

Jennifer Aniston on "Friends."NBC

She's crying during her last scene.

Jennifer Aniston played Rachel.NBC

Carol tells Ross she's pregnant in her first scene.

Anita Barone was the first actress to play Carol on "Friends."NBC

Her last line is said in her apartment.

Jane Sibbett as Carol on "Friends."NBC

Ross and Monica's mom, Judy Geller, is first shown in Monica's apartment.

Christina Pickles on "Friends."NBC

Judy is last shown at Emma's birthday party.

Christina Pickles played Judy Geller.NBC

Jack Geller, Ross and Monica's dad, is introduced alongside his wife.

Elliott Gould on "Friends."NBC

Jack's last line is also on the same episode as his wife's.

Elliott Gould played Jack Geller.NBC

Susan, Carol's partner, greets Ross in her first line.

Jessica Hecht on "Friends."NBC

She says hello to Ross in her last line as well.

Jessica Hecht played Susan.NBC

Barry says his first line at his orthodontist practice.

Mitchell Whitfield on "Friends."NBC

Like Susan, his last appearance happens during the alternate-universe episode.

Mitchell Whitfield played Barry.NBC

Janice's first line introduces her famous catchphrase.

Maggie Wheeler on "Friends."NBC

She returns often throughout the series, and her last line is spoken to Chandler.

Maggie Wheeler played Janice.NBC

David compliments Phoebe in his first line.

Hank Azaria on "Friends."NBC

During his last episode, he plans on proposing to Phoebe until Mike ruins his plans.

Hank Azaria played David.NBC

Chandler's mother, Nora Tyler Bing, mortifies her son from her very first line.

Morgan Fairchild on "Friends."NBC

Her final appearance is at Monica and Chandler's wedding reception.

Morgan Fairchild played Chandler's mom.NBC

Ursula is working as a waitress during her first scene.

Lisa Kudrow also played Ursula on "Friends."NBC

She brings a guy to a Halloween party at Monica and Chandler's apartment on her last episode.

Lisa Kudrow as Ursula.NBC

Julie's first line is spoken at the airport.

Lauren Tom on "Friends."NBC

She says her last line to Phoebe and Chandler before falling for Russ.

Lauren Tom played Julie.NBC

Gunther appears dozens of times before he speaks.

James Michael Tyler on "Friends."NBC

He finally tells Rachel about his feelings for her with his last lines.

James Michael Tyler played Gunther.NBC

Estelle, Joey's agent, says her first line over the phone.

June Gable on "Friends."NBC

Her last line is also said over the phone.

June Gable as Estelle.NBC

Richard doesn't recognize Monica when he first speaks to her.

Tom Selleck on "Friends."NBC

Richard's last conversation is with Chandler.

Tom Selleck played Richard.NBC

Ben is shown in plenty of episodes before he starts speaking.

Charles Thomas Allen and John Christopher Allen played young Ben.NBC

His last line isn't on his last episode either.

Cole Sprouse as Ben Geller.NBC

Frank Buffay Jr. says his first line to Phoebe.

Giovanni Ribisi on "Friends."NBC

Frank's last line is a plea to his three children.

Giovanni Ribisi played Frank.NBC

Pete is initially just a customer at Monica's diner.

Jon Favreau on "Friends."NBC

Pete gets severely injured by his last scene after taking up a new hobby.

Jon Favreau played Pete.NBC

Chandler hits on Kathy during her first scene.

Paget Brewster on "Friends."NBC

She and Chandler break up on her last episode.

Paget Brewster played Kathy.NBC

Emily is a bit annoyed in her first line.

Helen Baxendale on "Friends."NBC

Her last line is a message left on Ross' voicemail.

Helen Baxendale played Emily.NBC

Elizabeth talks to Ross about his class in her first line.

Alexandra Holden on "Friends."NBC

She throws a water balloon at Ross during her last scene.

Alexandra Holden played Elizabeth.NBC

Tag first shows up at Rachel's office for an interview.

Eddie Cahill on "Friends."NBC

His last line is said to Ross.

Eddie Cahill played Tag.NBC

Mike meets Joey before he ever sees Phoebe.

Paul Rudd on "Friends."NBC

His last line is part of a conversation with Phoebe about having kids.

Paul Rudd played Mike Hannigan.NBC

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