The first episode of the iconic sitcom , widely known as " The Pilot " (or alternately "The One Where Monica Gets a Roommate"), originally aired on September 22, 1994. It serves as the introduction to the lives of six friends living in New York City: Monica, Ross, Rachel, Chandler, Joey, and Phoebe. Plot Summary
: Rachel Green flees her own wedding to Barry Farber and arrives soaking wet in a wedding dress at Central Perk looking for her high school friend, Monica. She decides to live independently, is cut off financially by her father, and moves in with Monica as her new roommate. The PilotFriends : Season 1 Episode 1
: Monica goes on a date with "Paul the Wine Guy," who deceptively claims he hasn't been able to be intimate with someone for two years to get her into bed. Monica later discovers his story was a ruse. Key Characters & Introductions The first episode of the iconic sitcom ,
The episode establishes three main storylines that set the stage for the series: She decides to live independently, is cut off