Cringe-Worthy Friends Moments That Happened Behind The Scenes

Friends had plenty of memorable awkward moments in its 10-year-run, from the countless times Ross insisted he and Rachel were on a break to the time Joey made Chandler stay in a box all Thanksgiving, but there were just as many awkward moments behind the scenes of the NBC sitcom. The cast were clearly great friends in real life, but that doesn’t mean tensions didn’t run high now and then. From the difficulties caused by having a monkey on set in the first season to Matthew Perry’s battle with addiction, here are some cringe-worthy Friends moments that happened behind the scenes.

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Breaking up | 0:00
Joey v. Rachel | 1:34
Hanging by a thread | 2:40
The salary battle | 3:29
The family Bing | 4:46
Monkey trouble | 5:44
Brad's demands | 6:40
Addiction | 7:46
Tuning out | 9:05
A six-episode breakup | 9:53

[NickiSwift]

What is your favorite scene in Friends history?

[JK-hulu]

Fair play to David (Ross) for being on the highest pay but standing up for equal pay! Need more of that.

[mikenonya]

The fact that people are still obsessed with TV shows that ended 16 years ago exposes what crap is being broadcast today

[abigaildelaney]

I’ve always believed that you can clearly see the difference in Chandler during the seasons he was sober vs. the seasons where he wasn’t. A lot of fans either don’t know he struggled with addiction or don’t notice it, but I’ve always thought it was kind of painful to watch him in those seasons because of what he was going through.

Also, it’s heartwarming that Matt LeBlanc tried to intervene. Joey and Chandler truly were friends on and off screen.

[tahuaroa]

“The One Where No One’s Ready” - my fave episode

[xjcrossx]

Joey was such a different character at the beginning of the series. He had some good lines, but not that funny, but damn was he funny later on. It was like how Kramer's character on Seinfeld started, just kind of there, then became a very big part of the show.

[redguccishoes]

How could Joey make the least amount??? I love his character!!!

[edendarleen]

I’m guessing Lisa didn’t like playing the guitar because she is left handed and they got her a right handed guitar

[bubbajones]

Always wanted Joey and Phoebe together.

[xjcrossx]

How are these cringeworthy?? And of course we remember Josh _ua_ !

[SL-dnyc]

I don’t like the “Joey and Rachel” part, either.

[jacquioleary]

Phoebe giving God a thumbs up for creating Will "Well Done" 🤣🤣🤣

[joeo]

Why were people so against the Joey/Rachel storyline? I thought that some of those moments were some of the deepest for Joey over the course of the series and Matt LeBlanc's best performances

[JLynn]

I still say “Josh-UA” never forget. Lol. I knew about Mathew Perry and I’m so sad he forgot some of the best years imo.. and I am so happy he is well. I love Chandler!

[brandonayong]

When the Monkey dissapered on set it was probably to get that CD of " the lion sleeps tonight "

[TheRMartz]

Nobody:
Not a single soul:
Nicki Swift: "Los AngeLEEeeEz."

[ascent]

I’m glad they fired Kudrow from Frasier. And glad they gave it to Gilpin It worked out perfectly for both shows and actresses. I can’t picture anyone else playing the roles they ended up with. Perfection.

[jasonhilton]

Is it me or does Matt look BETTER with age?....

[brookes]

Crazy if that’s true about brad since he met Angelina Jolie around that last season filming when they were doing mr n mrs smith together ... wow...

[alenpal]

Weird that Emily is narrating this video