In what year did the Friends series finale first air?

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The Friends series finale first aired in 2004.

The two-part finale, titled “The Last One,” was broadcast by NBC on May 6, 2004. It concluded the sitcom after ten seasons and followed the characters as several major storylines reached their final stage.

The episode includes Rachel’s decision about moving to Paris, Monica and Chandler’s adoption of twins, and Ross’s attempt to reconcile with Rachel. The friends also leave Monica and Chandler’s apartment, which had served as one of the show’s central locations.

The finale attracted a very large American television audience and became one of the most discussed sitcom endings of its era. It is distinct from the season-nine finale and from the show’s first episode, which aired a decade earlier.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Sept. 2026

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