Friends is an American television sitcom that aired for 10 seasons from September, 1994 to May, 2004. The show follows a group of friends, Monica, Ross, Chandler, Rachel, Phoebe, and Joey throughout their everyday lives. Their antics and problems are shown in humorous ways. The show takes place in Manhattan, New York, but was filmed in Burbank, California at Warner Brothers Studios. Friends became one of the most popular shows of all time.