Show Title Friendship Type Dynamic Theory Key Characters Episode Example
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