| The One with Friends |
Platonic |
Friendship defined by unconditional support and loyalty |
Rachel, Ross, Monica, Chandler, Joey |
S02E03 - The One Where Heckles Dies |
| How I Met Your Mother |
Romantic |
Friendship evolves into romantic relationships |
Ted, Robin, Barney, Marshall, Lily |
S03E02 - We're Not from Here |
| Friends |
Familial |
Friends as a chosen family providing emotional support |
Rachel, Ross, Monica, Chandler, Joey |
S05E14 - The One Where Everybody Finds Out |
| The Big Bang Theory |
Intellectual |
Friends challenge each other intellectually and socially |
Sheldon, Leonard, Penny, Howard, Raj |
S02E15 - The Maternal Capacitance |
| Brooklyn Nine-Nine |
Professional |
Workplace friendships fostering growth and teamwork |
Jake, Amy, Rosa, Terry, Captain Holt |
S01E20 - ACAB |
| New Girl |
Quirky |
Friendship through shared eccentricities and adventures |
Jess, Nick, Schmidt, Winston, Cece |
S05E01 - The Last Wedding |
| Scrubs |
Mentorship |
Friendship as a mentor-mentee relationship |
JD, Turk, Dr. Cox, Elliot |
S03E15 - My Dream Job |
| Community |
Diversity |
Friendship among diverse individuals creating unity |
Jeff, Britta, Annie, Troy, Abed |
S01E01 - Introduction to Community |
| Gilmore Girls |
Generational |
Friendship transcending generational boundaries |
Lorelai, Rory |
S02E02 - One's Got Class and the Other One Dyes |
| That '70s Show |
Nostalgic |
Friendship based on nostalgia and shared experiences |
Eric, Donna, Kelso, Jackie, Hyde |
S02E25 - Eric's Depression |
| Parks and Recreation |
Collaborative |
Friendship through collaboration for common goals |
Leslie, Ron, Ann, Tom, Ben |
S03E01 - Go Big or Go Home |
| Friends from College |
Complicated |
Friendship with romantic entanglements and complexities |
Ethan, Lisa, Sam, Nick, Marianne |
S01E01 - The Reunion |
| Happy Endings |
Witty |
Friendship sharing humor and sarcasm while tackling life |
Dave, Alex, Jane, Brad, Max |
S03E08 - The Code War |
| Will & Grace |
Camaraderie |
Strong bond between friends navigating personal lives together |
Will, Grace, Jack, Karen |
S01E01 - Love and Marriage |
| Teen Titans |
Heroic |
Friendship as teamwork in heroic efforts |
Robin, Starfire, Raven, Cyborg, Beast Boy |
S02E09 - Date with Destiny |
| Grey's Anatomy |
Professional |
Friendship under high-stress, high-stakes environments |
Meredith, Cristina, Alex, Miranda |
S03E11 - Where the Boys Are |
| South Park |
Satirical |
Friendship as a commentary on social issues |
Stan, Kyle, Cartman, Kenny |
S12E12 - About Last Night... |
| How I Met Your Father |
Modern |
Exploration of modern friendships in a changing world |
Sophie, Valentina, Ellen, Charlie |
S01E10 - Love, Actually |
| Dawson's Creek |
Romantic |
Friendship developing amidst romantic conflicts |
Dawson, Joey, Pacey, Jen |
S03E16 - The Long Good-bye |
| Malcolm in the Middle |
Sibling-like |
Friendships as close as family bonds |
Malcolm, Reese, Dewey, Francis |
S01E01 - Burn |
| Freaks and Geeks |
Adolescent |
Friendship in the challenging teenage years |
Lindsay, Sam, Nick, Daniel |
S02E05 - We've Got Spirit |
| The Office |
Workplace |
Friendship forged in the mundane of office life |
Michael, Jim, Pam, Dwight |
S02E03 - Office Olympics |
| Orange Is the New Black |
Survival |
Friendship as a means of survival in harsh conditions |
Piper, Alex, Red, Taystee |
S05E01 - Worthy |
| Schitt's Creek |
Transformation |
Friendship that fosters personal growth and change |
Ewings, Moira, David, Alexis, Johnny |
S05E07 - A Whisper of Desire |
| Sex and the City |
Exploratory |
Friendship as exploration of love and sexuality |
Carrie, Charlotte, Miranda, Samantha |
S02E18 - Sex and the City |
| Broad City |
Urban |
Friendship in the urban landscape creating hilarity |
Abbi, Ilana |
S01E01 - The Circle |
| Avatar: The Last Airbender |
Elemental |
Friendship strengthened through shared goals |
Aang, Katara, Sokka, Toph |
S03E12 - The Western Air Temple |
| Boy Meets World |
Growth |
Friendship aiding maturation and life's lessons |
Cory, Topanga, Shawn, Mr. Feeny |
S03E19 - The Grass is Always Greener |
| Full House |
Familial |
Friends as part of an extended chosen family |
Danny, Jesse, Joey, D.J. |
S04E18 - The Wedding (Part 1) |
| How I Met Your Mother |
Supportive |
Friendship as support through life's challenges |
Ted, Marshall, Lily, Barney, Robin |
S02E21 - Something Borrowed |
| Once Upon a Time |
Loyalty |
Friendship built on loyalty regardless of circumstances |
Emma, Snow White, Charming |
S01E22 - A Land Without Magic |
| Little House on the Prairie |
Endearing |
Friendship as a reflection of everyday life lessons |
Laura, Mary, Pa, Ma |
S04E11 - The Handyman |
| Stranger Things |
Adventure |
Friendship forged through adventure and overcoming fears |
Mike, Eleven, Dustin, Lucas |
S03E08 - The Battle of Starcourt |
| WandaVision |
Complex |
Friendship amidst complicated emotional challenges |
Wanda, Vision, Monica |
S01E09 - The Series Finale |
| Victorious |
Evolving |
Friendship evolving through shared aspirations in the arts |
Tori, Cat, Jade, Beck |
S02E02 - The Bird Scene |
| Cougar Town |
Adult |
Friendship navigating adult challenges and relationships |
Jules, Grayson, Ellie, Bobby |
S03E05 - I Should Have Known |
| Bob's Burgers |
Familial |
Friendship intertwined with family ties |
Bob, Linda, Tina, Gene, Louise |
S05E01 - Work Hard or Die Trying, Girl |
| Riverdale |
Complicated |
Friendship tested by external pressures and conflicts |
Archie, Betty, Jughead, Veronica |
S01E01 - The River's Edge |
| American Horror Story |
Survival |
Friendship as a means to survive horror |
Various characters |
S01E01 - Murder House |
| Family Guy |
Satirical |
Friendship through absurdity and satire |
Peter, Lois, Stewie, Brian |
S03E06 - The Fat Guy Strangler |
| Once Upon a Time in Wonderland |
Fantastical |
Friendship stretched through the bounds of fantasy |
Alice, Cyrus, Knave |
S01E01 - Down the Rabbit Hole |
| Narcos |
Risky |
Friendships built on risky foundations in tense environments |
Pablo, Steve |
S01E01 - Descenso |
| Suits |
Professional |
Friendship developing within a competitive legal environment |
Harvey, Mike, Rachel, Donna |
S02E01 - She Knows |
| Charmed |
Sisterly |
Sisterhood as the ultimate form of friendship |
Prue, Piper, Phoebe, Paige |
S03E11 - Blinded by the Whitelighter |
| Gravity Falls |
Adventurous |
Friendship through mystery-solving adventures |
Dipper, Mabel, Grunkle Stan |
S02E10 - Northwest Mansion Mystery |
| Boy Meets World |
Life Lessons |
Friendship teaching important life lessons |
Cory, Shawn, Topanga |
S04E14 - The Reindeer Game |
| Rocko's Modern Life |
Satirical |
Friendship through observations on modern life absurdities |
Rocko, Heffer, Filburt |
S03E01 - Fish-N-CHumps |
| Big Mouth |
Coming of Age |
Friendship during the awkwardness of puberty |
Nick, Andrew, Jessi |
S01E01 - Everybody Bleeds |
| 30 Rock |
Workplace |
Friendship formed in an entertainment industry setting |
Liz, Jack, Jenna, Tracy |
S04E01 - The Ones |
| One Tree Hill |
Drama |
Friendship as a catalyst for personal drama and growth |
Lucas, Nathan, Haley, Brooke |
S01E01 - Pilot |
| The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air |
Cultural |
Friendship crossing cultural boundaries |
Will, Carlton, Uncle Phil, Hilary |
S01E01 - The Fresh Prince Project |
| Shameless |
Chaotic |
Friendship within a chaotic family dynamic |
Frank, Fiona, Lip, Ian |
S01E01 - Pilot |
| The Good Place |
Philosophical |
Friendship as a study of morality and ethics |
Eleanor, Chidi, Tahani, Jason |
S01E02 - Flying |
| Superstore |
Comradery |
Friendship built within a retail environment |
Amy, Jonah, Dina, Garrett |
S05E09 - Color Wars |
| Rugrats |
Childhood |
Friendship and adventure from a child's perspective |
Tommy, Chuckie, Angelica |
S01E01 - Tommy's First Birthday |
| Malcolm in the Middle |
Family-like |
Friendship among brothers and friends |
Malcolm, Reese, Dewey |
S02E09 - Malcolm's Job |
| Bluey |
Childhood |
Friendship through imaginative play and learning |
Bluey, Bingo |
S01E01 - Magic Xylophone |
| Kim's Convenience |
Cultural |
Cultural identities shaping friendships |
Mr. Kim, Janet, Appa, Umma |
S01E01 - Kim's Convenience |
| Glee |
Musical |
Friendship built through music and shared passions |
Rachel, Finn, Kurt, Blaine |
S01E01 - Pilot |
| Fresh Off the Boat |
Cultural |
Chinese-American friendships fostering understanding |
Eddie, Emery, Jessica, Louis |
S01E01 - Pilot |
| Supernatural |
Brotherly |
Brotherhood forming deep friendships under stress |
Sam, Dean |
S01E01 - Pilot |
| Heartstopper |
Tender |
Friendship leading to self-discovery and love |
Charlie, Nick |
S01E01 - Nick and Charlie |
| The Good Place |
Existential |
Friendship leading to self-improvement and moral adventures |
Eleanor, Chidi, Michael |
S01E01 - Everything Is Fine |
| Crazy Ex-Girlfriend |
Complexity |
Friendship intertwined with romantic distractions |
Rebecca, Paula, Greg |
S01E01 - Josh Just Happens to Live Here! |
| The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers |
Teamwork |
Friendship built through teamwork and resilience |
Evan, Alex |
S01E01 - Game Changers |
| SpongeBob SquarePants |
Absurd |
Friendship fostering absurd adventures |
SpongeBob, Patrick, Squidward |
S01E01 - Help Wanted |
| iCarly |
Creative |
Friendship through shared creativity in a digital age |
Carly, Sam, Freddie |
S01E01 - iPilot |
| Legends of Tomorrow |
Time Travel |
Friendship overcoming time-traveling challenges |
Sara, Ray, Mick |
S01E01 - Pilot |
| Fuller House |
Nostalgic |
Friendship in a familial context spanning generations |
D.J., Stephanie, Kimmy |
S01E01 - Our Very First Show, Again! |
| American Dad! |
Satirical |
Friendship brimming with political satire |
Stan, Roger, Francine |
S10E01 - 400 |
| Legal & General |
Professional |
Friendship in a cut-throat legal environment |
Goodman, Solomon |
S01E01 - Consumer Education |
| Awkward. |
Teenage |
Friendship amidst teenage drama and self-discovery |
Jenna, Tamara, Matty |
S01E01 - Jenna's 15th Birthday |
| The Amazing World of Gumball |
Absurd |
Friendship in a surrealistic environment |
Gumball, Darwin, Anais |
S01E01 - The Amazing World of Gumball |
| Hannibal |
Complex |
Friendship warped through psychological intensity |
Hannibal, Will |
S01E01 - Apéritif |
| Outer Banks |
Adventure |
Friendship through shared adventure and mystery |
John B, Pogues |
S01E01 - Pilot |
| High School Musical: The Musical: The Series |
Artistic |
Friendship bonded through creativity |
Ricky, Nini, Gina |
S01E01 - The Audition |
| Jane the Virgin |
Complexity |
Friendship intertwined with romance and family drama |
Jane, Xiomara, Rogelio |
S01E01 - Chapter One |
| Teen Wolf |
Supernatural |
Friendship tested by supernatural challenges |
Scott, Stiles, Lydia |
S01E01 - Wolf Moon |
| Little Fires Everywhere |
Class |
Friendship in a social class divide |
Mia, Elena |
S01E01 - The Departure |
| Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist |
Musical |
Friendship evoked through music and personal struggles |
Zoey, Max, Mo |
S01E01 - Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist |
| Over the Garden Wall |
Adventure |
Friendship experienced in a whimsical adventure |
Wirt, Greg |
S01E01 - The Old Grist Mill |
| Wizards of Waverly Place |
Magical |
Friendship and sibling rivalry in a magical context |
Alex, Justin, Max |
S01E01 - Crazy 10-Minute Sale |
| Empire |
Ambitious |
Friendship amidst ambition and power struggles |
Lucious, Cookie |
S01E01 - The Outspoken King |
| Rick and Morty |
Existential |
Friendship tested under the surreal dynamics of its creators |
Rick, Morty |
S01E01 - Pilot |
| Avatar: The Last Airbender |
Heroic |
Friendship in a fantasy world creating bonds |
Aang, Katara, Sokka |
S01E01 - The Boy in the Iceberg |
| Victorious |
Ensemble |
Friendship as part of a larger ensemble piece |
Tori, Jade, Andre, Beck |
S01E01 - Pilot |
| Bob's Burgers |
Quirky |
Friendship within the quirky Belcher family |
Bob, Linda, Tina, Gene, Louise |
S01E01 - Burger Wars |
| The Umbrella Academy |
Family-like |
Friendship as family dealing with trauma |
Five, Klaus, Allison, Luther |
S01E01 - We Only See Each Other at Weddings |
| One Day at a Time |
Cultural |
Cultural challenges forming friendships |
Penelope, Schneider, Lydia |
S01E01 - This Is It |
| Degrassi: The Next Generation |
Adolescent |
Friendship through adolescent challenges |
Emma, Manny, Spinner |
S01E01 - Mother and Child Reunion |
| Daredevil |
Partnership |
Friendship forged in the fight for justice |
Matt, Foggy, Karen |
S01E01 - Into the Ring |
| Dark |
Complex |
Friendship through a complex timeline and relationships |
Jonas, Claudia, Martha |
S01E01 - Pilot |
| Supergirl |
Heroic |
Friendship in a superhero context |
Kara, Lena, Alex |
S01E01 - Pilot |
| The Chosen |
Spiritual |
Friendship among those journeying with faith |
Jesus, Mary Magdalene, Peter |
S01E01 - I Have Called You by Name |
| Fringe |
Scientific |
Friendship underpinned by scientific discovery |
Olivia, Peter, Walter |
S01E01 - Pilot |
| Pretty Little Liars |
Secretive |
Friendship beneath a layer of secrets and lies |
Aria, Spencer, Hanna, Emily |
S01E01 - Pilot |
| Silicon Valley |
Professional |
Friendship amidst professional challenges in tech |
Richard, Gilfoyle, Dinesh |
S01E01 - Minimum Viable Product |
| Legally Blonde: The Musical |
Theatrical |
Friendship in the context of overcoming individuals' challenges |
Elle, Emmett, Paulette |
S01E01 - Omniscient Reader |
| Young & Hungry |
Romantic |
Friendship intertwined with romance and ambition |
Gabi, Josh, Yolanda |
S01E01 - Young & Hungry |
| High Maintenance |
Casual |
Friendship through casual and intimate encounters |
The Guy, Various clients |
S01E01 - Gregory |
| Broad City |
Urban |
Friendship underscoring urban life's absurdity |
Abbi, Ilana |
S01E01 - The Circle |
| When We Rise |
Historical |
Friendship in the context of activism and fighting for rights |
Cleo, Roma, Ken |
S01E01 - The Birth of the Movement |
| The Suite Life of Zack & Cody |
Sibling-like |
Friendship between twins facing life's challenges |
Zack, Cody, Kim |
S01E01 - Hotel Hangout |
| Party of Five |
Familial |
Friendship as a reflection of a supporting family unit |
Bailey, Julia, Charlie |
S01E01 - The Pilot |
| Lost |
Survival |
Friendship forged in survival situations |
Jack, Kate, Sawyer |
S01E01 - Pilot |
| Happy Endings |
Witty |
Friendship navigating through witty banter and life challenges |
Dave, Alex, Max |
S01E01 - The Code War |
| Victorious |
Friendship-based |
Friendship within a creative arts school setting |
Tori, Cat, Jade |
S01E01 - Pilot |
| Girl Meets World |
Generational |
Friendship reflecting generational changes and continuity |
Riley, Maya, Lucas |
S01E01 - Girl Meets World |
| Breaking Bad |
Destructive |
Friendship tested by moral disease and bad choices |
Walter, Jesse |
S01E01 - Pilot |
| Magical Girl Friendship Squad |
Magical |
Friendship through a magical girl narrative |
Heather, Mariana |
S01E01 - Enemies |
| Anne with an E |
Cultural |
Friendship shaping identities in a historical backdrop |
Anne, Diana, Gilbert |
S01E01 - Your Will Shall Decide Your Course |
| Sense8 |
Global |
Friendship among individuals across the globe connected psychically |
Will, Riley, Nomi |
S01E01 - Lena |
| Crazy Ex-Girlfriend |
Musical |
Friendship through personal growth and challenges in relationships |
Rebecca, Paula |
S01E01 - Josh Just Happens to Live Here! |
| South Park |
Satirical |
Friendship navigating through satirical takes on societal issues |
Stan, Kyle, Cartman, Kenny |
S01E01 - Cartman Gets an Anal Probe |
| Devious Maids |
Complicated |
Friendship and its intricacies among housekeepers |
Marisol, Rosie, Carmen |
S01E01 - Pilot |
| Legacies |
Supernatural |
Friendship in a supernatural college setting |
Hope, Landon, MG |
S01E01 - This Is the Part Where You Tell Me Who You Are |
| Riverdale |
Romantic |
Friendship strengthened by romantic interests and drama |
Archie, Veronica, Betty |
S01E01 - The River's Edge |
| Hawkeye |
Heroic |
Friendship strengthening through mutual goals and heroism |
Clint, Kate |
S01E01 - Never Meet Again |
| Big Little Lies |
Complex |
Friendship amid deception and secrets |
Celeste, Madeline, Jane |
S01E01 - Somebody's Dead |