Streaming is convenient, but convenience often comes at a cost. In the case of Friends , that cost is approximately 15 hours of missing comedy gold. Don’t settle for the abridged version. Find the DVDs, build your own digital library, and finally watch Friends the way it was meant to be seen—complete, uncut, and unforgettable.
This article will explain what "uncut" means, why the cuts happened, where you can find these hidden gems, and why hunting them down is absolutely worth the effort.
However, as the show gained popularity and became a staple of American television, the editing process became less restrictive. The show's creators, David Crane and Marta Kauffman, had always envisioned the show as a more mature and edgy comedy, and as the series progressed, they were able to push the boundaries of what was acceptable on television.