"The Pilot" (also known as "The One Where It All Began", "The One Where Monica Gets A Roommate" and "The First One") is the first episode of Friends. It premiered on September 22, 1994. It was written by Marta Kauffman and David Crane, and was directed by James Burrows.


An introduction to the gang. After Rachel leaves her Mr Potato Head look-alike fiancé Barry at the altar, she moves in with Monica and discovers that independence sucks when you don't have Daddy's credit cards to rely on. Meanwhile, Chandler and Joey encourage Ross to experience the advantages of bachelorhood, and Phoebe supports herself by playing guitar in the subway.


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