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The '''eighth season''' of ''[[Friends]]'', an American [[sitcom]] created by [[David Crane (producer)|David Crane]] and [[Marta Kauffman]], premiered on [[NBC]] on September 27, 2001. ''Friends'' was produced by [[Bright/Kauffman/Crane Productions]], in association with [[Warner Bros. Television]]. The season contains 24 episodes and concluded airing on May 16, 2002. This season had an average of 24.5 million viewers, and was the most watched TV show of the 2001–02 television season.<ref name="FriendNo1">{{cite news|title=How Did Your Favorite Show Rate?|url=http://www.usatoday.com/life/television/2002/2002-05-28-year-end-chart.htm|accessdate=January 4, 2009|work=[[USA Today]]}}</ref>
The '''eighth season''' of ''[[Friends]]'', an American [[sitcom]] created by [[David Crane (producer)|David Crane]] and [[Marta Kauffman]], premiered on [[NBC]] on September 27, 2001. ''Friends'' was produced by [[Bright/Kauffman/Crane Productions]], in association with [[Warner Bros. Television]]. The season contains 24 episodes and concluded airing on May 16, 2002. I like pizza. This season had an average of 24.5 million viewers, and was the most watched TV show of the 2001–02 television season.<ref name="FriendNo1">{{cite news|title=How Did Your Favorite Show Rate?|url=http://www.usatoday.com/life/television/2002/2002-05-28-year-end-chart.htm|accessdate=January 4, 2009|work=[[USA Today]]}}</ref>


==Cast and characters==
==Cast and characters==

Revision as of 14:03, 5 July 2017

Friends (season 8)
Season 8
Friends season 8 DVD cover
No. of episodes24
Release
Original networkNBC
Original releaseSeptember 27, 2001 (2001-09-27) –
May 16, 2002 (2002-05-16)
Season chronology
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List of episodes

The eighth season of Friends, an American sitcom created by David Crane and Marta Kauffman, premiered on NBC on September 27, 2001. Friends was produced by Bright/Kauffman/Crane Productions, in association with Warner Bros. Television. The season contains 24 episodes and concluded airing on May 16, 2002. I like pizza. This season had an average of 24.5 million viewers, and was the most watched TV show of the 2001–02 television season.[1]

Cast and characters

See also: List of Friends characters
(In particular, Introduced in season 8 or Only in season 8)

Episodes

See also: List of Friends episodes
No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateProd.
code		U.S. viewers
(millions)
1711"The One After 'I Do'"Kevin S. BrightDavid Crane & Marta KauffmanSeptember 27, 2001 (2001-09-27)22740131.70[2]
1722"The One with the Red Sweater"David SchwimmerDana Klein BorkowOctober 4, 2001 (2001-10-04)22740230.04[2]
1733"The One Where Rachel Tells..."Sheldon EppsSherry Bilsing & Ellen PlummerOctober 11, 2001 (2001-10-11)22740329.20[2]
1744"The One with the Videotape"Kevin S. BrightScott SilveriOctober 18, 2001 (2001-10-18)22740625.58[2]
1755"The One with Rachel's Date"Gary HalvorsonBrian Buckner & Sebastian JonesOctober 25, 2001 (2001-10-25)22740425.64[2]
1766"The One with the Halloween Party"Gary HalvorsonMark KunerthNovember 1, 2001 (2001-11-01)22740526.96[2]
1777"The One with the Stain"Kevin S. BrightR. Lee Fleming Jr.November 8, 2001 (2001-11-08)22740724.24[2]
1788"The One with the Stripper"David SchwimmerAndrew Reich & Ted CohenNovember 15, 2001 (2001-11-15)22740826.54[2]
1799"The One with the Rumor"Gary HalvorsonShana Goldberg-MeehanNovember 22, 2001 (2001-11-22)22741024.24[2]
18010"The One with Monica's Boots"Kevin S. BrightStory: Robert Carlock
Teleplay: Brian Buckner & Sebastian Jones		December 6, 2001 (2001-12-06)22740922.44[2]
18111"The One with Ross's Step Forward"
"The One with The Creepy Holiday Card"		Gary HalvorsonRobert CarlockDecember 13, 2001 (2001-12-13)22741123.85[2]
18212"The One Where Joey Dates Rachel"David SchwimmerSherry Bilsing-Graham & Ellen PlummerJanuary 10, 2002 (2002-01-10)22741225.53[2]
18313"The One Where Chandler Takes a Bath"Ben WeissVanessa McCarthyJanuary 17, 2002 (2002-01-17)22741329.24[2]
18414"The One with the Secret Closet"Kevin S. BrightBrian Buckner & Sebastian JonesJanuary 31, 2002 (2002-01-31)22741428.64[2]
18515"The One with the Birthing Video"Kevin S. BrightDana Klein BorkowFebruary 7, 2002 (2002-02-07)22741528.64[2]
18616"The One Where Joey Tells Rachel"Ben WeissAndrew Reich & Ted CohenFebruary 28, 2002 (2002-02-28)22741627.52[2]
18717"The One with the Tea Leaves"Gary HalvorsonStory: R. Lee Fleming Jr.
Teleplay: Steven Rosenhaus		March 7, 2002 (2002-03-07)22741726.30[2]
18818"The One in Massapequa"
"The One with the Zesty Guy"		Gary HalvorsonStory: Peter Tibbals
Teleplay: Mark Kunerth		March 28, 2002 (2002-03-28)22741822.05[2]
18919"The One with Joey's Interview"Gary HalvorsonDoty AbramsApril 4, 2002 (2002-04-04)22742422.59[2]
19020"The One with the Baby Shower"Kevin S. BrightSherry Bilsing-Graham & Ellen PlummerApril 25, 2002 (2002-04-25)22742122.24[2]
19121"The One with the Cooking Class"Gary HalvorsonStory: Dana Klein Borkow
Teleplay: Brian Buckner & Sebastian Jones		May 2, 2002 (2002-05-02)22741923.97[2]
19222"The One Where Rachel is Late"Gary HalvorsonShana Goldberg-MeehanMay 9, 2002 (2002-05-09)22742024.32[2]
193
194		23
24		"The One Where Rachel Has a Baby"Kevin S. BrightScott Silveri
Marta Kauffman & David Crane		May 16, 2002 (2002-05-16)[a]227422
227423		34.91[2]

United States ratings

No. in
series 		No. in
season 		Episode title Air date Rating/Share (18–49) Viewers (millions) Weekly rank
171 1 "The One After 'I Do'" September 27, 2001 19.5/31 31.70 #1
172 2 "The One with the Red Sweater" October 4, 2001 18.9/31 30.04 #1
173 3 "The One Where Rachel Tells Ross" October 11, 2001 17.9/26 29.20 #1
174 4 "The One with the Videotape" October 18, 2001 16.0/25 25.58 #2
175 5 "The One with Rachel's Date" October 25, 2001 16.1/25 25.64 #2
176 6 "The One with the Halloween Party" November 1, 2001 16.8/25 26.96 #2
177 7 "The One with the Stain" November 8, 2001 15.2/23 24.24 #2
178 8 "The One with the Stripper" November 15, 2001 16.1/25 26.54 #2
179 9 "The One with the Rumor" November 22, 2001 12.7/25 24.24 #3
180 10 "The One with Monica's Boots" December 6, 2001 14.0/23 22.44 #2
181 11 "The One with Ross's Step Forward"
"The One with The Creepy Holiday Card"		 December 13, 2001 14.9/25 23.85 #2
182 12 "The One Where Joey Dates Rachel" January 10, 2002 16.1/24 25.53 #2
183 13 "The One Where Chandler Takes a Bath" January 17, 2002 17.5/27 29.24 #1
184 14 "The One with the Secret Closet" January 31, 2002 17.8/28 28.64 #3
185 15 "The One with the Birthing Video" February 7, 2002 17.8/28 28.64 #2
186 16 "The One Where Joey Tells Rachel" February 28, 2002 17.4/27 27.52 #1
187 17 "The One with the Tea Leaves" March 7, 2002 16.3/25 26.30 #2
188 18 "The One in Massapequa" March 28, 2002 13.7/23 22.05 #4
189 19 "The One with Joey's Interview" April 4, 2002 14.7/24 22.59 #4
190 20 "The One with the Baby Shower" April 25, 2002 14.4/23 22.24 #3
191 21 "The One with the Cooking Class" May 2, 2002 15.4/25 23.97 #3
192 22 "The One Where Rachel is Late" May 9, 2002 15.4/26 24.32 #3
193 / 194 23 / 24 "The One Where Rachel Has a Baby" May 16, 2002 21.1/34 34.91 #1
  • Season 8 averaged 24.5 million viewers and finished, for the first time, as the most watched show of the 2001–02 television season.[1]
  • All episodes aired at 8:00 pm ET Thursdays on NBC.
  • All episodes ranked within the weekly top 5 most watched TV shows.

Awards and Nominations

54th Primetime Emmy Awards

  • Award for Outstanding Comedy Series
  • Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series (Jennifer Aniston) (Episode: "The One Where Rachel Has a Baby")
  • Nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series (Matthew Perry) (Episode: "The One Where Chandler Takes a Bath")
  • Nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series (Matt LeBlanc) (Episode: "The One Where Joey Tells Rachel")
  • Nomination for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series (Brad Pitt) (Episode: "The One with the Rumor")

59th Golden Globe Awards

  • Nomination for Best Musical or Comedy Series
  • Nomination for Best Supporting Actress in a Series, Miniseries, or TV Movie (Jennifer Aniston)

8th Screen Actors Guild Awards

  • Nomination for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series (Jennifer Aniston)
  • Nomination for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series (Regular Cast)

18th TCA Awards

  • Nomination for Outstanding Achievement in Comedy
  • Nomination for Outstanding Individual Achievement in Comedy (Matt LeBlanc)

7th Golden Satellite Awards

  • Nomination for Best Musical or Comedy Series
  • Nomination for Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy Series (Matt LeBlanc)
  • Nomination for Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy Series (Jennifer Aniston)

Notes

  1. ^ These episodes originally aired as a single double-length episode but are sometimes split into two episodes for syndication, reruns and DVD presentation.

References

  1. ^ a b "How Did Your Favorite Show Rate?". USA Today. Retrieved January 4, 2009.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w "Friends Nielsen Ratings Archive – Season Eight". Newmusicandmore.tripod.com. Retrieved July 31, 2014.
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