In trying times, you can always call up your Friends — at least, as long as the show is still available to stream on HBO Max and/or you’ve (wisely) invested in physical copies of the show. The gentle-humored sitcom has been there for us as TV comfort food for decades now, and even though some elements of the show have not aged well, most of the jokes still land, and the relationships between the six Central Perk regulars still feel personal and authentic.
Some seasons of Friends are better than others, though, so if you’ve only got time for one barca-lounger binge session, you might want to stick with the seasons that will keep you clap-clap-clap-clapping along with joy the whole time.
Here’s our ranking of all 10 seasons of Friends, from worst to best.