12 Times the Friends Cast Has Reunited Since the Show Ended

Although HBO Max's the Friends reunion has been delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic [1], the six members of the iconic cast have informally reunited many times over the years! Several of the actors have remained close [2] off-screen in the years since Friends went off the air [3], and seeing them together always brings on waves of nostalgia for longtime fans. The real-life pals have hung out off screen, and they've even popped up from time to time on each other's later projects in fun guest spots. While we wait for more news about when the official Friends reunion will finally happen [4], take a look at some of the other casual "reunions" between the cast!

Feb. 2013: Courteney Cox Guest Stars on Go On With Matthew Perry

For an episode of his comedy Go On in 2013, Perry reunited with his Friends flame Courteney Cox [5]. While their onscreen date couldn't have gone worse, their behind-the-scenes reunion was much sweeter.

May 2013: Friends Reunion Skit on Ellen

As part of a skit for Jennifer Aniston [6]'s appearance on Ellen, she filmed a "surprise" reunion with Perry, Cox, and Lisa Kudrow, featuring Cox and Kudrow (and a surprise guest) trying to "sneak" out of Perry's house after a rendezvous.

Aug. 2014: The Friends Ladies Appear on Jimmy Kimmel Live

During a 2014 episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live, Kimmel got Cox, Kudrow, and Aniston to participate in an impromptu "episode" of Friends, featuring a hilariously accurate replica set and a hilariously terrible fake script by Kimmel himself.

2009-2015: Several Friends Stars Appear on Cougar Town

Over the course of Cox's sitcom Cougar Town, she managed to bring back not one, but three of her former costars. Kudrow appeared first, as Dr. Amy Evans, a dermatologist who dates Jules's (Cox's) ex. The next season, Aniston popped up as Glenn, Jules's therapist. Finally, Perry came on board to play Sam, a brief love interest for Jules.

2015: David Schwimmer Guest Stars on Episodes

Matt LeBlanc's showbiz meta-comedy Episodes included plenty of nods to his time on Friends, but it really escalated during a fourth season episode, in which Schwimmer appeared to play a fictionalised version of himself.

Apr. 2015: Jennifer Aniston Supports Courteney Cox at the Just Before I Go Premiere

Cox made her feature directorial debut with this 2015 film, and her pal Aniston was right there to support her at the premiere!

June 2015: Matthew Perry and Lisa Kudrow Appear at a Phoenix House Event

Kudrow presented Perry with the 2015 Phoenix Rising Award, honouring his work with the organisation, which works with young people to overcome addiction.

Feb. 2016: The Cast Reunites For NBC's All Star Tribute to James Burrows

For this 2016 special honouring Burrows — a legendary TV director who worked on Friends, among many others — the entire cast had a rare reunion (minus Perry, who was in London working on a play at the time).

June 2018: Courteney Cox and Jennifer Aniston Pose at the AFI's Tribute to George Clooney

The real-life BFFs were each other's dates to the American Film Institute's 2018 Lifetime Achievement tribute to George Clooney [7].

Oct. 2019: Jennifer Aniston Breaks Instagram With a Reunion Pic

Aniston finally joined Instagram in Oct. 2019, and she literally broke Instagram with her first picture: this sweet and grainy selfie of the full Friends group!

Nov. 2019: Courteney Cox, Jennifer Aniston, and Lisa Kudrow Pose at a SAG-AFTRA Event

The trio of Friends ladies all attended the SAG-AFTRA Foundation's 4th Annual Patron of the Artists event in late 2019, where Aniston was receiving the Artists Inspiration Award.

Jan. 2020: Girls Night Out

Aniston shared this cute girls' night picture with Cox and Kudrow, proving that Friends really are forever!

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