“Friends” meant a lot to many people, and super fans of the show could probably answer any trivia question about it. The transition into adulthood is daunting and for many, their 20s are filled with important lessons that carry them into their 30s. “Friends” make transitions and life lessons easier, especially when you get to laugh with them every day. In the show’s first season, you meet the whole Manhattan crew.
There’s Rachel Green, a spoiled, fashion-forward runaway bride who decides it’s time to cut herself off from daddy’s money and learn to fend for herself. There’s Monica Geller, the neurotic nurturer of the friend group, who has a rule for everything and a passion for cooking. The final female is Phoebe Buffay, the can’t-tell-a-lie, always-hilarious, childlike musician. The personalities in the show are distinct yet somehow, they meld well together.
The men in the show include Ross Geller, Chandler Bing, and Joey Tribbiani. Ross is an intellectual who proudly studied paleontology and whose clumsiness and awkwardness tend to land him in quite the pickle. Chandler is the corporate one of the bunch, though not even his friends know what his job title is. His sarcasm cuts through even the tensest of moments, though the comedic relief isn’t always appreciated. Joey is the womanizer who lacks quick wit but makes up for it with his big, ultra-squishy heart. Whether these personalities would meet and get along in real life, no one knows. But the writers of the show created a group of friends that feels like family.
It’s a show that’s easy to love. The comedy keeps it light-hearted each season, but you follow the characters throughout some pivotal moments of their lives. Some episodes make you root for love, others kind of tick you off, and then there are those that make you forget you have a care in the world because you’re laughing so hard. And that’s life. A little bit of everything. The beloved show is still a favorite for many, even if they can recite the lines verbatim from the pilot to the season finale. There’s no such thing as too many reruns. It’s just that good.
To put this list of “Friends” trivia questions together, 247 Tempo reviewed fan forums like Fandom and Reddit as well as YouTube clips, which highlighted some of the important moments in the show (and offered creative insight for trivia questions). (To relive your favorite “Friends” moments, check out The 25 Best Episodes of “Friends.”)
Q: When trying to get the couch up the stairs, what command does Ross repeatedly scream?
A: “Pivot!”
Q: How many towel categories are there according to Monica?
A: 11.
Q: What is the name of Phoebe’s first husband?
A: Duncan Sullivan.
Q: Can you list the names of Joey’s seven sisters?
A: Veronica, Mary Therese, Mary Angela, Gina, Dina, Tina, and Cookie.
Q: Chandler finds a seemingly perfect lover in a married woman during a fleeting romance. What was her name?
A: Aurora.
Q: What is the name of Joey’s agent?
A: Estelle.
Q: Monica’s apartment number is 20. But what was it originally?
A: 5.
Q: Name the character who said, “Oh, I wish I could. But I don’t want to.”
A: It’s the ever-quirky, honest-to-a-fault Phoebe.
Q: Monica can only eat tic tacs using a specific method. What’s her tac-tic?
A: Eating them in even numbers.
Q: In high school, Brad Pitt’s character, Will Colbert, was in a club with Ross. What was it called?
A: The “I Hate Rachel Green Club.”
Q: What came first: Ross’ tan or teeth whitening fiasco?
A: The teeth whitening.
Q: What is the name of the restaurant where Monica works as Head Chef in seasons 4 to 9?
A: Alessandro’s.
Q: Joey had a bracelet engraved for Chandler. What did it say?
A: “To my best bud.”
Q: After Monica is stung by a jellyfish, someone needs to pee on her. Who swoops in to save the day (and make it awkward)?
A: Chandler.
Q: At the beach house, Rachel writes Ross a long letter — a very long letter. Just how long was it?
A: “18 pages! Front and back!”
Q: How many times does Ross get divorced in the series?
A: Three times (Carol, Emily, and Rachel).
Q: Monica has lots of pet peeves. Which is the biggest?
A: Animals dressed as humans.
Q: What is Chandler’s middle name?
A: Muriel.
Q: During which crucial moment does Ross utter the wrong name?
A: During his wedding to Emily (he says Rachel’s name).
Q: What stuffed animal does Joey own?
A: A penguin.
Q: Why didn’t Ross’ first marriage work out?
A: His first wife, Carol, realized she was a lesbian.
Q: What book does Joey regularly keep in the freezer?
A: “The Shining” by Stephen King.
Q: What thoughtful gift does Ross purchase for Rachel in the season 1 finale?
A: An antique pin that looks just like the one her grandmother had.
Q: What is the name of the home decor store Phoebe can’t stand?
A: Pottery Barn.
Q: What character did Joey play on the soap opera, “Days of Our Lives?”
A: Dr. Drake Ramoray.
Q: Who was Marcel to Ross?
A: His pet monkey.
Q: On the topic of erogenous zones, Monica specified there are how many?
A: Seven.
Q: What city do Monica and Chandler decide to move to with their family in the series finale?
A: Westchester, NY.
Q: What famous designer company offered Rachel a job in Paris?
A: Louis Vuitton.
Q: How many episodes of the show are there?
A: A total of 236 episodes across 10 seasons.
Q: How does Joey’s character, Dr. Drake Ramoray, die in the soap opera?
A: He falls down an elevator shaft.
Q: What song does Phoebe make a music video for?
A: “Smelly Cat.”
Q: Where did Phoebe’s scientist boyfriend move to?
A: Minsk, Belarus.
Q: What language does Phoebe try to teach Joey?
A: French.
Q: What doesn’t Joey share?
A: Food.
Q: After marrying Mike, Phoebe legally changes her name to what?
A: Princess Consuela Banana-Hammock.
Q: Phoebe has a twin sister. What’s her name?
A: Ursula.
Q: What are Ross’ and Monica’s parents’ names?
A: Jack and Judy Geller.
Q: Which character says, “Some girl ate Monica!”
A: Joey.
Q: What did Barry Farber, Rachel’s fiancé, do for work?
A: He was an orthodontist.
Q: Rachel kissed all the main friends in the show. True or False?
A: True.
Q: Which of Joey’s sisters punches Chandler in the face?
A: Cookie.
Q: What is the name of the ophthalmologist Monica dated?
A: Dr. Richard Burke.
Q: What is the name of the diner where Monica worked wearing a wig and fake breasts?
A: The Moondance Diner.
Q: The TV guide arrives at Chandler’s and Joey’s apartment addressed to what name?
A: Miss Chanandler Bong.
Q: Which friend joins Chandler for engagement ring shopping?
A: Phoebe.
Q: What dessert does Rachel royally mess up?
A: A trifle.
Q: Ross is allergic to what type of fruit?
A: The kiwi.
Q: What country did Chandler lie about moving to (to avoid Janice)?
A: Yemen.
Q: During the notorious was-it-or-wasn’t-it break, who did Ross sleep with?
A: Chloe (the “copy girl”).
Q: What state does Ross list twice in the “50 states” list?
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A: Nevada.
Q: Who did Rachel go to prom with?
A: Chip Matthews.
Q: Which character speaks the final line of the series?
A: Chandler (at Matthew Perry’s request).
Q: The delectable cheesecake Rachel and Chandler can’t get enough of comes from which bakery?
A: Mama’s Little Bakery.
Q: What not-so-child-friendly song does Ross sing to Emma?
A: “Baby Got Back” by American rapper, Sir Mix-a-Lot. (Interested in the lowest-ranked “Friends” episodes? Next read The 25 Worst Episodes of ‘Friends’ Ever, According to Data.)