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Friends
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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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. This season had an average of 24.5 million viewers, and was the most watched TV show of the 2001–02 television season.[1]

Reception

Collider wrote that it was the show's best season, and called its highlight "The One with the Rumor".[2]

Cast and characters

(In particular, Introduced in season 8 or Only in season 8)

Episodes

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateProd.
code
US viewers
(millions)
1711"The One After 'I Do'"Kevin S. BrightDavid Crane & Marta KauffmanSeptember 27, 2001 (2001-09-27)22740131.70[3]
1722"The One with the Red Sweater"David SchwimmerDana Klein BorkowOctober 4, 2001 (2001-10-04)22740230.04[3]
1733"The One Where Rachel Tells..."Sheldon EppsSherry Bilsing & Ellen PlummerOctober 11, 2001 (2001-10-11)22740329.20[3]
1744"The One with the Videotape"Kevin S. BrightScott SilveriOctober 18, 2001 (2001-10-18)22740625.58[3]
1755"The One with Rachel's Date"Gary HalvorsonBrian Buckner & Sebastian JonesOctober 25, 2001 (2001-10-25)22740425.64[3]
1766"The One with the Halloween Party"Gary HalvorsonMark KunerthNovember 1, 2001 (2001-11-01)22740526.96[3]
1777"The One with the Stain"Kevin S. BrightR. Lee Fleming Jr.November 8, 2001 (2001-11-08)22740724.24[3]
1788"The One with the Stripper"David SchwimmerAndrew Reich & Ted CohenNovember 15, 2001 (2001-11-15)22740826.54[3]
1799"The One with the Rumor"Gary HalvorsonShana Goldberg-MeehanNovember 22, 2001 (2001-11-22)22741024.24[3]
18010"The One with Monica's Boots"Kevin S. BrightStory by : Robert Carlock
Teleplay by : Brian Buckner & Sebastian Jones
December 6, 2001 (2001-12-06)22740922.44[3]
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[3]
18212"The One Where Joey Dates Rachel"David SchwimmerSherry Bilsing-Graham & Ellen PlummerJanuary 10, 2002 (2002-01-10)22741225.53[3]
18313"The One Where Chandler Takes a Bath"Ben WeissVanessa McCarthyJanuary 17, 2002 (2002-01-17)22741329.24[3]
18414"The One with the Secret Closet"Kevin S. BrightBrian Buckner & Sebastian JonesJanuary 31, 2002 (2002-01-31)22741428.64[3]
18515"The One with the Birthing Video"Kevin S. BrightDana Klein BorkowFebruary 7, 2002 (2002-02-07)22741528.64[3]
18616"The One Where Joey Tells Rachel"Ben WeissAndrew Reich & Ted CohenFebruary 28, 2002 (2002-02-28)22741627.52[3]
18717"The One with the Tea Leaves"Gary HalvorsonStory by : R. Lee Fleming Jr.
Teleplay by : Steven Rosenhaus
March 7, 2002 (2002-03-07)22741726.30[3]
18818"The One in Massapequa"
"The One with the Zesty Guy"
Gary HalvorsonStory by : Peter Tibbals
Teleplay by : Mark Kunerth
March 28, 2002 (2002-03-28)22741822.05[3]
18919"The One with Joey's Interview"Gary HalvorsonDoty AbramsApril 4, 2002 (2002-04-04)22742422.59[3]
19020"The One with the Baby Shower"Kevin S. BrightSherry Bilsing-Graham & Ellen PlummerApril 25, 2002 (2002-04-25)22742122.24[3]
19121"The One with the Cooking Class"Gary HalvorsonStory by : Dana Klein Borkow
Teleplay by : Brian Buckner & Sebastian Jones
May 2, 2002 (2002-05-02)22741923.97[3]
19222"The One Where Rachel Is Late"Gary HalvorsonShana Goldberg-MeehanMay 9, 2002 (2002-05-09)22742024.32[3]
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[3]

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

Association Category Recipient Results
59th Annual Golden Globe Awards Best Television Series - Comedy or Musical Nominated
Best Supporting Actress in a Series, Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television Jennifer Aniston Nominated
14th Annual Nickelodeon Kid's Choice Awards Favorite Television Show Nominated
Favorite Television Actor Matt LeBlanc Nominated
Matthew Perry Nominated
Favorite Television Actress Jennifer Aniston Nominated
6th Annual Online Film & Television Association Awards Best Comedy Series Won
Best Direction in a Comedy Series Kevin S. Bright
David Schwimmer
Sheldon Epps
Gary Halvorson
Ben Weiss
Nominated
Best Writing in a Comedy Series David Crane
Marta Kauffman
Dana Klein Borkow
Sherry Bilings
Ellen Plummer
Scott Silveri
Brian Buckner
Sebastian Jones
Mark Kunerth
R. Lee Flemming, Jr.
Andrew Reich
Ted Cohen
Shana Goldberg-Meehan
Robert Carlock
Vanessa McCarthy
Peter Tibbals
Doty Abrams
Won
Best Lead Actress in a Comedy Series Jennifer Aniston Won
Best Guest Actor in a Comedy Series Brad Pitt Nominated
28th Annual People's Choice Awards Favorite Television Comedy Series Won
Favorite Female Television Performer Jennifer Aniston Won
54th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Comedy Series Won
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
for episode "The One Where Joey Tells Rachel"
Matt LeBlanc Nominated
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
for episode "The One Where Chandler Takes a Bath"
Matthew Perry Nominated
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
for episode "The One Where Rachel Has a Baby (Part 1 & 2)"
Jennifer Aniston Won
Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series
for episode "The One with the Rumor"
Brad Pitt Nominated
Outstanding Art Direction for a Multi-Camera Series
for episode "The One Where Rachel Has a Baby (Part 1 & 2)"
John Shaffner
Joe Stewart
Greg J. Grande
Nominated
Outstanding Casting for a Comedy Series Leslie Litt
Barbara Miller
Nominated
Outstanding Cinematography for a Multi-Camera Series
for episode "The One with the Rumor"
Nick McLean Nominated
Outstanding Multi-Camera Picture Editing for a Series
for episode "The One with the Rumor"
Stephen Prime Nominated
Outstanding Multi-Camera Picture Editing for a Series
for episode "The One with the Halloween Party"
Kenny Tintorri Nominated
Outstanding Multi-Camera Sound Mixing for a Series or Special
for episode "The One Where Rachel Has a Baby (Part 1 & 2)"
Dana Mark McClure Nominated
6th Annual Satellite Awards Best Television Series - Comedy or Musical Nominated
Best Actress in a Series - Comedy or Musical Jennifer Aniston Nominated
8th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series Jennifer Aniston Nominated
Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series Jennifer Aniston
Courteney Cox
Lisa Kudrow
Matt LeBlanc
Matthew Perry
David Schwimmer
Nominated
4th Annual Teen Choice Awards Choice TV Show - Comedy Won
Choice TV Actor - Comedy Matt LeBlanc Won
Choice TV Actress - Comedy Jennifer Aniston Won
Courteney Cox Nominated
Lisa Kudrow Nominated
18th Annual Television Critics Association Awards Outstanding Achievement in Comedy Nominated
Individual Achievement in Comedy Matt LeBlanc Nominated

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. ^ http://collider.com/friends-seasons-ranked-from-worst-to-best
  3. ^ 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.