26 Behind-the-Scenes Photos from 'Friends' That Prove It Never Really Ended

Here's the wild thing about Friends: it ended over 20 years ago, and yet it still feels like it never actually went off the air. The laugh track might've stopped rolling in 2004, but the reruns? Eternal. Somewhere in the world right now, someone's watching Chandler make a sarcastic comment, Rachel storm out of Central Perk, and Joey asking, "How you doin'?" for the 800th time - and it's still funny.

Compare that to Seinfeld, which aired at the same time and is arguably the smarter, sharper, and more critically beloved show. Seinfeld shaped comedy. Friends shaped culture. People still dress like Friends characters, quote Friends lines, and use Friends GIFs daily. Seinfeld is a museum piece. Friends is a lifestyle brand.

That's the secret power of this show. It wasn't just about six people hanging out in a New York apartment that somehow cost less than a studio today - it was about chemistry, comfort, and that weird magic that made you feel like you were part of the gang.

These 26 behind-the-scenes photos capture that perfectly. The laughter, the bloopers, the hugs between takes - the stuff that made Friends more than a sitcom. It was lightning in a bottle, and somehow, we're all still watching it glow.

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