When first joining Netflix it feels like you have unlocked some whole new world. You’ve found a place to finally watch all the T.V. shows your friends keep talking about, or discover some indie movie that never even made it to theaters but you secretly love.
Dedicated Netflix users are about to be very pleased starting Jan. 1, 2015. Friends is finally going to be available to stream online. This means all 10 seasons all in one place.
Netflix released a video on Wednesday to formally make the announcement. The video features the trademark theme song “I’ll Be There For You”, the famous Central Perk couch and even Gunther. Check it out here.
I don’t know about anyone else, but I've been waiting for this since I first signed up and wondered why Friends wasn’t there. After spending an entire summer trying to find each episode online and only getting to season 3, I have never been more relieved.
So no more watching the series out of order on TBS or waiting until 11 p.m. to catch an episode on Nick at Nite. We can all finally sit back, relax and hangout with our favorites Rachel, Ross, Monica, Chandler, Joey and Phoebe from where it all began to where it all ended.
To celebrate the news, here are some fun facts that not many people know about Friends:
- The word “friend” or “friends” is said in every episode.
- Ellen DeGeneres turned down the role of Phoebe Buffay.
- Courtney Cox originally auditioned for the role of Rachel, but after reading the parts it was decided she would play Monica.
- The opening credits song “I’ll Be There For You” by The Rembrandts became a number one single on the American pop charts.
- David Schwimmer, who plays Ross, directed ten episodes in the series.
- The final episode aired on May 6, 2004.