Beginning in 1994 and ending in 2004, FRIENDS has been one of the most popular TV shows aired throughout the world. A decade has passed since the show ended but it still holds a special place in our hearts. For some of us, it’s our happy place, for others it’s a healthy pastime.

FRIENDS is so special to its viewers that even after it is not on the TV anymore, it is rated in the top ten TV series and has one of the maximum viewers online with over 560706 viewers on watchseries.com alone. So what makes it so special that it has travelled through two centuries and still has a strong viewership? What makes you give that expression “What?!” when you hear someone say that they haven’t seen FRIENDS yet? We list for you ten reasons why FRIENDS is a timeless TV series-

10.  People from every age group can watch it:

Whether you are 15 years old or whether you are 30, FRIENDS is one TV show that does not make you feel like you are too young for it or you are too old. It gives you exactly what you want.

Think of all those times when Ross and Monica are fighting like kids or those scenes where Chandler and Monica are talking about moving into their new house with their twins, all of these instances validate that the show captures the innocence of a child as well as the maturity in an adult.

 9. It introduces you to all kinds of people and situations you will find in life:

Remember the saying “Been there, done that”? Well, with friends, it’s more like “Seen there, laughed at that”. FRIENDS leaves no stone unturned in showing you the joys and crisis that life can put you into.

From the strict father of your girlfriend to your annoying girlfriend who just wouldn’t stop bumping into you and from running away from your own wedding to saying the wrong name at the altar, FRIENDS weaves together a set of guest characters and a story that exposes you to situations that are embarrassing, crazy as well as funny.

8. It gives a humorous twist to all situations:

While viewing absolutely any episode of the show, even in the worst of situation, FRIENDS make it seem so easy and more than anything, so funny! You cannot but laugh at the situation. The best episode to illustrate this is the episode where Nana dies twice. When Nana takes a breath while Ross is kissing her cracks you up a little, everytime you watch it.

This very quality of this show makes it all the more appealing and leaves us with the message that there is always a silver lining attached to any situation, you simply have to look for it!

 7. The title track is inspiring:

“So no one told you life was gonna be this way
Your job’s a joke, you’re broke, your love life’s D.O.A.”

Present in the heart of every individual who loves FRIENDS, these lyrics more than give out the vibe of the show. The song “I’ll be there for you” by The Rembrandts is playing in the head of every person in a situation where he is supporting his friend, no matter what it is.

6. Let’s you cherish moments went into the making of FRIENDS:

A true fan of FRIENDS has seen every bloopers, gone through the entire Wikipedia page of all the characters, seen hundreds of interviews given by the cast during and after the show. But why exactly is that?

It’s because, FRIENDS being a highly celebrated show, allows you to go beyond just the episodes listed. It let’s you connect with the making of the show with the easily media available online which is extremely rare for a show of that time!

5. It is way ahead of its time:

FRIENDS was airing at the time when several social issues were all hush-hush and were not openly talked about. FRIENDS does not consider these barriers and goes ahead with several instances of forward thinking.

Examples you ask?

The relationship between Joey and Chandler, Phoebe giving birth to her brother’s children etc.

4. It never gets old

FRIENDS as a show grows on you. It encapsulates you in a world of its own where you sit and watch re-runs of the same seasons. But everytime you do, you discover something new about it.

Take for illustration, the title track, for the first time when you watch season 6, you only see the new scenes you can be expecting in this season, the second time you watch it, you might notice the change in name, “Courtney Cox” to “Courtney Cox Arquette”. It was done as shortly before the launch of the season, she married David Arquette.

These little things that you discover make you go back to it again and again.

 3. It has one of the best series finale

If you have seen a number of American sitcoms, you would know that there is no series finale like that of FRIENDS. All of the main characters keeping their keys in the bowl, Rachel and Ross getting back together, these situations make you believe that the makers of FRIENDS knew how to keep a show at its highpoint and end it like that.

 2. It is extremely relatable

Whatever the situation you might be in, you can always think of a scene or a dialogue or an entire episode of FRIENDS to relate to it. That’s the beauty of FRIENDS, it exposes you to a range of situations and characters that you can relate to in your daily life.

You can always think of one friend in your group for whom being funny is kind of his thing, the Chandler of the group or the control freak Monica of the group! This is what makes it timeless, characters that you can look up to anytime!

1. It teaches you the most important value:

No matter what situation you are in, you’re friends will always be there for you.

The top reason why FRIENDS is a timeless TV series lies in its title, “FRIENDS”. The entire show is created around a set of friends who pull each through the tough times and celebrate the happy ones.

So no matter which year, decade or century you are in, this show says something that passes the test of time. This show teaches you to be there for your friends as they will be with you, whenever you need them.