Friends Quiz: How Well Do You Remember The Very First Episode?

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When Friends first started there were a lot of questions and uncertainty about the sitcom, but it didn’t take long to become one of the most popular shows on television. Over two decades later, Friends is regarded as one of television’s most well-known series and is a pop culture icon. After 10 seasons and 236 episodes of Ross, Rachel, Joey, Phoebe, Chandler and Monica’s adventures it might be hard to remember the one that started it all!

Thanks to streaming and syndication, fans can enjoy the show over and over again while others are discovering it for the first time, and now is the time to find out how well you paid attention to the pilot episode! From little details, to plot points and more, see how well you remember the very first episode of Friends with this quiz!

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What year did the first episode air?
1993 1994 1990 1995
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The very first episode of Friends aired in 1994.
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Who speaks the first line of the series?
Joey Ross Gunther Monica
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Monica says: "There's nothing to tell. It's just some guy I work with."
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What is the nickname of Paul, the guy from work Monica is going out with?
The Mattress King The Meat Guy The Wine Guy The Tall Guy
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Monica is going out with Paul, the "wine guy."
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How long does Paul tell Monica it has been since he has been with someone?
2 years 3 years 6 months 1 year
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He tells her it has been 2 years, but it is a lie he tells to get with women.
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What is the gang watching on TV when they go back to Monica's apartment so Rachel can make some calls?
Baseball game Baywatch A telenova The news
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They are watching a telenova.
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Finish the line: "What if I don't want to be a shoe. What if I want to be a --? Or a --?
purse, hat purse, ring watch, purse watch, hat
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"What if I don't want to be a shoe. What if I want to be a purse? Or a hat?"
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Where was Rachel going to go on her honeymoon?
Paris Bora Bora Fiji Aruba
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Rachel and Barry were supposed to go to Aruba.
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What does Rachel do for the very first time in this episode?
Do laundry Make coffee Get her own credit card Make her own dinner
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She makes coffee for the very first time.
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Why are Joey and Chandler in Ross's apartment?
Helping build furniture Helping Ross move out Throwing away Carol's stuff Talking to him about Rachel
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They are helping him put together the furniture in his new apartment.
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After a day of interviews and applying, what does Rachel come back with?
New job New purse New credit card New boots
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She comes back with a new pair of boots.
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What does Monica do after finding out Paul lied to her?
Steals his wine Gets him fired Stomps on his watch Scratches his car
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She stomps on his watch.
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What is Monica's apartment number in the first episode (it changes later on).
5 3 4 15
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Monica's apartment number is 5 in the pilot.
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Where does the episode start?
Ross and Carol's apartment Monica's apartment Chandler and Joey's apartment Central Perk
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The episode begins in Central Perk.
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Chandler talks about a nightmare he had, what was it?
In one of his dad's drag shows Naked at school Married to Monica Kissing Joey
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Chandler had a nightmare he was at school with no clothes on.
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Who does Rachel say Barry looks like?
Gumby Papa Smurf Mr. Potato Head Frodo Baggins
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She says Barry looks like Mr. Potato Head.
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