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The '''seventh season''' of ''[[Friends]]'', an American [[situation comedy]] created by [[David Crane (writer/producer)|David Crane]] and [[Marta Kauffman]], premiered on [[NBC|NBC (National Broadcasting Company)]] 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 is the most watched season of the series, with an average of 24.5<ref name="friendno1">{{cite news |url=http://www.usatoday.com/life/television/2002/2002-05-28-year-end-chart.htm |title=How did your favorite show rate? |accessdate=4 January 2009 |date=May 28, 2002 |publisher=[[USA Today]]}}</ref> million of viewers tune in, placing the show in the rank as #1.
The '''eighth season''' of ''[[Friends]]'', an American [[situation comedy]] created by [[David Crane (writer/producer)|David Crane]] and [[Marta Kauffman]], premiered on [[NBC|NBC (National Broadcasting Company)]] 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 is the most watched season of the series, with an average of 24.5<ref name="friendno1">{{cite news |url=http://www.usatoday.com/life/television/2002/2002-05-28-year-end-chart.htm |title=How did your favorite show rate? |accessdate=4 January 2009 |date=May 28, 2002 |publisher=[[USA Today]]}}</ref> million of viewers tune in, placing the show in the rank as #1.


The [[List of Friends episodes#Season 8: 2001–2002|eighth season]]<nowiki>'</nowiki>s first three episodes revolve around the identity of Rachel's baby's father, who is revealed to be Ross. Rachel and Ross decide to have the baby, but do not resume their romantic relationship. Joey develops romantic feelings for Rachel, but she does not feel the same. Rachel gives birth to baby [[Characters of Friends#Emma Geller|Emma]] in the season finale, and Ross's mother wants him to propose. Joey finds Ross's ring on the floor, and Rachel accepts what she thinks is his proposal.
The [[List of Friends episodes#Season 8: 2001–2002|eighth season]]<nowiki>'</nowiki>s first three episodes revolve around the identity of Rachel's baby's father, who is revealed to be Ross. Rachel and Ross decide to have the baby, but do not resume their romantic relationship. Joey develops romantic feelings for Rachel, but she does not feel the same. Rachel gives birth to baby [[Characters of Friends#Emma Geller|Emma]] in the season finale, and Ross's mother wants him to propose. Joey finds Ross's ring on the floor, and Rachel accepts what she thinks is his proposal.

Revision as of 16:19, 27 July 2010

Friends Season 8
Season 8
No. of episodes24
Release
Original networkNBC
Original releaseSeptember 27, 2001 –
May 16, 2002
Season chronology
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List of episodes

The eighth season of Friends, an American situation comedy created by David Crane and Marta Kauffman, premiered on NBC (National Broadcasting Company) 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 is the most watched season of the series, with an average of 24.5[1] million of viewers tune in, placing the show in the rank as #1.

The eighth season's first three episodes revolve around the identity of Rachel's baby's father, who is revealed to be Ross. Rachel and Ross decide to have the baby, but do not resume their romantic relationship. Joey develops romantic feelings for Rachel, but she does not feel the same. Rachel gives birth to baby Emma in the season finale, and Ross's mother wants him to propose. Joey finds Ross's ring on the floor, and Rachel accepts what she thinks is his proposal.

Cast and characters

Main cast

Episodes

# Title Directed by Written by Original airdate US viewers
(millions)
1711"The One After "I Do""Kevin S. BrightDavid Crane & Marta KauffmanSeptember 27, 2001 (2001-09-27)N/A
1722"The One with the Red Sweater"David SchwimmerDana Klein BorkowOctober 4, 2001 (2001-10-04)N/A
1733"The One Where Rachel Tells..."Sheldon EppsSherry Bilsing & Ellen PlummerOctober 11, 2001 (2001-10-11)N/A
1744"The One with the Videotape"Kevin S. BrightScott SilveriOctober 18, 2001 (2001-10-18)N/A
1755"The One with Rachel's Date"Gary HalvorsonBrian Buckner & Sebastion JonesOctober 25, 2001 (2001-10-25)N/A
1766"The One with the Halloween Party"Gary HalvorsonMark KunerthNovember 1, 2001 (2001-11-01)N/A
1777"The One with the Stain"Kevin S. BrightR. Lee Fleming Jr.November 8, 2001 (2001-11-08)N/A
1788"The One with the Stripper"David SchwimmerAndrew Reich & Ted CohenNovember 15, 2001 (2001-11-15)N/A
1799"The One with the Rumor"Gary HalvorsonShana Goldberg-MeehanNovember 22, 2001 (2001-11-22)24.24[2]
18010"The One with Monica's Boots"Kevin S. BrightStory: Robert Carlock
Teleplay: Brian Buckner & Sebastion Jones
December 6, 2001 (2001-12-06)N/A
18111"The One with Ross's Step Forward (The One with the Creepy Holiday Card)"Gary HalvorsonRobert CarlockDecember 13, 2001 (2001-12-13)N/A
18212"The One Where Joey Dates Rachel"David SchwimmerSherry Bilsing-GrahemJanuary 10, 2002 (2002-01-10)N/A
18313"The One Where Chandler Takes a Bath"Ben WeissVanessa McCarthyJanuary 17, 2002 (2002-01-17)N/A
18414"The One with the Secret Closet"Kevin S. BrightBrian Buckner & Sebastion JonesJanuary 31, 2002 (2002-01-31)N/A
18515"The One with the Birthing Video"Kevin S. BrightDana Klein BorkowFebruary 7, 2002 (2002-02-07)28.63[3]
18616"The One Where Joey Tells Rachel"Ben WeissAndrew Reich & Ted CohenFebruary 28, 2002 (2002-02-28)27.52[4]
18717"The One with the Tea Leaves"Gary HalvorsonStory: R. Lee Fleming Jr.
Teleplay: Steven Rosenhaus
March 7, 2002 (2002-03-07)26.30[5]
18818"The One in Massapequa (The One with the Zesty Guy)"Gary HalvorsonStory: Peter Tibais
Teleplay: Mark Kunerth
March 28, 2002 (2002-03-28)22.04[6]
18919"The One with Joey's Interview"Gary HalvorsonDoty AbramsApril 4, 2002 (2002-04-04)22.59[7]
19020"The One with the Baby Shower"Kevin S. BrightSherry Bilsing-Grahem & Ellen PlummerApril 25, 2002 (2002-04-25)22.24[8]
19121"The One with the Cooking Class"Gary HalvorsonStory: Dana Klein Borkow
Teleplay: Brian Buckner & Sebastion Jones
May 2, 2002 (2002-05-02)23.97[9]
19222"The One Where Rachel is Late"Gary HalvorsonShana Goldberg-MeehanMay 9, 2002 (2002-05-09)24.31[10]
19323"The One Where Rachel Has a Baby (1)"Kevin S. BrightScott SilveriMay 16, 2002 (2002-05-16)[11]34.91[12]
19424"The One Where Rachel Has a Baby (2)"Kevin S. BrightMarta Kauffman & David CraneMay 16, 2002 (2002-05-16)[11]34.91[12]

References

  1. ^ "How did your favorite show rate?". USA Today. May 28, 2002. Retrieved 4 January 2009.
  2. ^ "The One with the Rumor". Gary Halvorson (director), Shana Goldberg-Meehan (writer). Friends. NBC. November 22, 2001. Season 8, no. 9.
  3. ^ CBS places second in Olympic Week. CBS PressExpress February 12, 2002. Retrieved July 10, 2010.
  4. ^ CBS wins the week for the 13th time this season. CBS PressExpress March 5, 2002. Retrieved July 10, 2010.
  5. ^ "Survivor: Marquesas" grows in week two. CBS PressExpress March 8, 2002. Retrieved July 10, 2010.
  6. ^ CBS posts 15th weekly household victory season-to-date. CBS PressExpress April 2, 2002. Retrieved July 10, 2010.
  7. ^ CBS is the most watched network. CBS PressExpress April 9, 2002. Retrieved July 10, 2010.
  8. ^ CBS places first in viewers and households. CBS PressExpress April 30, 2002. Retrieved July 10, 2010.
  9. ^ "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" is the most-watched program. CBS PressExpress May 7, 2002. Retrieved July 10, 2010.
  10. ^ "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" is the most-watched program along with "CSI: Miami". CBS PressExpress May 14, 2002. Retrieved July 10, 2010.
  11. ^ a b These episodes originally aired as a single double-length episode but are sometimes split into two episodes for syndication, reruns and DVD presentation.
  12. ^ a b "Survivor: Marquesas" finale: 25.9 million viewers. CBS PressExpress May 21, 2002. Retrieved July 10, 2010.