When “Friends” ended its 10-season run in 2004, 52.5 million viewers tuned in to NBC to watch the last episode — the fourth-largest audience in history for a finale, according to The New York Times. Still going strong, when “Friends: The Reunion” aired on HBO Max in 2021, 29% of U.S. streaming households tuned in the first day, according to Variety.

In total, the show has garnered more than $1.4 billion for its stars and creators since its 1994 debut, according to Forbes. This includes nearly $816 million in pretax earnings for its six stars — approximately $136 million each.

The show’s creators — David Crane and Marta Kaufman — and its co-executive producer — Kevin Bright — have also accumulated a combined total of at least $550 million, according to Forbes. In total, “Friends” has generated an estimated $4.8 billion for Warner Bros — the show’s production company — from multiple syndication and streaming deals.

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