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1. Which "Friends" actor/actress appeared on the FX TV show "Dirt"?


answer Answer: Courtney Cox-Arquette

Interesting Information:
Based on the life and career of Lucy Spiller, a tabloid editor from Los Angeles, the show was canceled after two seasons, though many attribute its failure to a shortened second season due to the WGA Strike in 2007, shortening the season by six episodes. Jennifer Aniston, another "Friends" alumni, appeared in season 2.
After the cancellation of "Dirt", Courtney Cox starred in "Bedtime Stories" with Adam Sandler and the pilot for ABC's "Cougar Town" in 2009. Difficulty: Hard.
 
Some incorrect choices:
Matthew Perry, Lisa Kudrow, Matt Le Blanc

2. Which star from the hit series "Friends" appeared in three episodes of "The West Wing"?


answer Answer: Matthew Perry

Interesting Information:
Matthew Perry rocketed to stardom portraying the hilarious character Chandler Bing from 1994-2004 on the hit NBC show "Friends".
In 2003, he accepted a guest role in "The West Wing", playing the role of Joe Quincy, White House Counsel.
Difficulty: Hard.
 
Some incorrect choices:
Matt LeBlanc, David Schwimmer, Lisa Kudrow

3. Which star of "Seinfeld" also appeared on episodes of both "Friends" and "Malcolm in the Middle"?


answer Answer: Jason Alexander

Interesting Information:
On the "Friends" episode, Jason plays Earl, who wants to commit suicide and on "Malcolm in the Middle" episode he plays Leonard, a loner in the park who plays chess with Malcolm. Difficulty: Hard.
 
Some incorrect choices:
Julia Louis Dreyfus, Michael Richards, Wayne Knight

4. Walk-on part: Which member of the British Royal Family made a guest appearance in "Friends" and delivered the never to be forgotten line "Nice hat"?


answer Answer: Duchess of York

Interesting Information:
The Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson, aka 'Fergie,' is the former wife of Prince Andrew. She played herself in the "Friends" episode "The One with Ross's Wedding" in May 1998. Difficulty: Average.
 
Some incorrect choices:
Princess Diana, Princess Anne, Zara Phillips

5. Which television series did Jennifer Aniston appear on prior to starring in "Friends?"


answer Answer: Muddling Through

Interesting Information:
Aniston portrayed the daughter of a paroled convict in the series which only had nine episodes. Aniston almost had to turn down the role of Rachel to play the part, provided that it would have been picked up for a fall season.

Source: IMDB.com Difficulty: Hard.
 
Some incorrect choices:
Party of Five, Mad About You, Cheers

6. From the TV show "Friends", all of the 6 main actors and actresses had been nominated for an Emmy or Golden Globe award, except one - which one?


answer Answer: Courteney Cox

Interesting Information:
Courteney Cox played Monica Geller on "Friends" (1994-2004). Courteney Cox was the only one of the 6 "Friends" to not receive an Emmy or Golden Globe nomination for her role. David Schwimmer received only one Emmy nomination in 1995 for Outstanding Supporting Actor, and Matthew Perry had only one Emmy nomination in 2002 for Outstanding Lead Actor. Matt LeBlanc, Lisa Kudrow and Jennifer Aniston all had multiple nominations. Difficulty: Hard.
 
Some incorrect choices:
Matthew Perry, David Schwimmer, Jennifer Aniston

7. Which member of the "Friends" gang was introduced in the pilot episode after running out on her wedding?


answer Answer: Rachel

Interesting Information:
The gang are in Central Perk consoling Ross who is upset about his ex-wife Carol moving her stuff out of his apartment that day. Then, out of the blue, when Ross says "I don't want to be single, okay? I just wanna be married again!" Rachel bursts into the coffee house wearing a wedding dress! Difficulty: Hard.
 
Some incorrect choices:
Monica, Janice, Phoebe

8. Which character in the TV show "Friends" kissed every other character?


answer Answer: Rachel

Interesting Information:
Rachel was seen kissing every character except for Monica, with whom she "made out with" in order to get their apartment back. Difficulty: Hard.
 
Some incorrect choices:
Joey, Ross, Phoebe

9. Who played Nora Bing, Chandler's mother, on "Friends?"


answer Answer: Morgan Fairchild

Interesting Information:
Morgan Fairchild also starred in short-lived 80's soap opera called "Flamingo Road," which co-starred Mark Harmon. Difficulty: Hard.
 
Some incorrect choices:
Kathleen Turner, Susan Sarandon, Courteney Cox Arquette

10. Who played Monica Geller on "Friends"?


answer Answer: Courteney Cox

Interesting Information:
Courteney Cox changed her last name to Courteney Cox Arquette when she married David Arquette. When her father died, she changed it back to Courteney Cox in memory of him. Difficulty: Hard.
 
Some incorrect choices:
Jennifer Aniston, Lisa Kudrow, Alyson Hannigan

11. Which member of the cast of "Friends" directed a few of the episodes?


answer Answer: David Schwimmer

Interesting Information:
He directed 10 episodes of "Friends". He also directed two episodes of "Joey" the spin-off show of "Friends". Difficulty: Hard.
 
Some incorrect choices:
Matthew Perry, Courtney Cox-Arquette, Lisa Kudrow

12. On "Friends", what was the name of Rachel's Italian boyfriend?


answer Answer: Paolo

Interesting Information:
Paolo appeared in four episodes of "Friends", starting with "The One With The Blackout", when Rachel found his cat. They broke up when he groped Phoebe during a massage. She then slept with him once in Series 2 after finding out that Ross was dating Julie. Difficulty: Hard.
 
Some incorrect choices:
Marco, Mario, Leonardo

13. In the television show "Friends", which actress played Phoebe Buffay?


answer Answer: Lisa Kudrow

Interesting Information:
Lisa Kudrow plays the funny character Phoebe and also Phoebe's twin sister Ursula in her handful of appearances over the ten seasons. Difficulty: Easy.
 
Some incorrect choices:
Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox-Arquette, Christina Pickles

14. Who played Monica's boyfriend Pete Becker on "Friends"?


answer Answer: Jon Favreau

Interesting Information:
Jon Favreau was originally offered the role of Chandler Bing. He then came onto the show in season 3 as Monica's millionaire boyfriend, Pete. Difficulty: Hard.
 
Some incorrect choices:
Tom Selleck, Brad Pitt, Bruce Willis

15. In the sitcom "Friends," what song did Rachel sing at the reception of the wedding of her ex-fiance Barry?


answer Answer: Copacabana

Interesting Information:
She sings this to show that she has the guts to do it and stand up to everyone, not just run away. Difficulty: Hard.
 
Some incorrect choices:
I Will Survive, I'm Every Woman, Escape (The Pina Colada Song)

16. In what U.S. state is the popular television show "Friends" set?


answer Answer: New York

Interesting Information:
"Friends" lasted for a total of ten seasons and is known as one of the most popular television shows of all time. Difficulty: Very Easy.
 
Some incorrect choices:
Maine, Vermont, Texas

17. How many times was Ross on the hit show "Friends" married?


answer Answer: Three

Interesting Information:
Ross was married to Carol before she realized she was a lesbian. Ross was then married, however briefly, to both Emily and Rachel. Difficulty: Hard.
 
Some incorrect choices:
One, Five, None

18. Who was the actress who played Emily in "Friends"?


answer Answer: Helen Baxendale

Interesting Information:
Helen Baxendale played the role of Emily Waltham in "Friends" for fourteen episodes from 1998-1999. She was Ross' second divorce soon after they married when he accidentally called her Rachel at the altar. Difficulty: Hard.
 
Some incorrect choices:
Kate Winslet, Helen Mirren, Catherine Zeta-Jones

19. Where was the TV show "Friends" based?


answer Answer: Manhattan

Interesting Information:
Some other TV shows that have been set in Manhattan include "30 Rock," "I Love Lucy," "The Jeffersons," "Seinfeld" and "How I Met Your Mother." Difficulty: Easy.
 
Some incorrect choices:
Brooklyn, The Bronx, Staten Island

20. In the famous TV show "Friends", what was the name of the monkey that lived with Ross and later went on to be a movie star?


answer Answer: Marcel

Interesting Information:
This monkey played in a movie alongside Jean Claude van Damme. Difficulty: Hard.
 
Some incorrect choices:
Louis, Francois, Vincent

21. On the show "Friends", what was the apartment number on Joey and Chandler's door?


answer Answer: 19

Interesting Information:
Joey and Chandler were roommates for years until Joey moved out for a short time, and Eddie moved in. He was crazy! Difficulty: Hard.
 
Some incorrect choices:
15, 17, 20

22. Which "Friends" actor appeared in an episode of "Cheers"?


answer Answer: Lisa Kudrow

Interesting Information:
Lisa Kudrow appeared in the episode "Two Girls for Every Boyd" as a member of Woody's drama group. Difficulty: Hard.
 
Some incorrect choices:
Matthew Perry, Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox

23. Which furnishing store did Phoebe once say she hated on the show "Friends"?


answer Answer: Pottery Barn

Interesting Information:
In episode "The One with the Apothecary Table", Phoebe complains about "Pottery Barn" not making unique products, but Rachel convinces her to furnish their home with their products. The episode is known because of the product placement present in it. Difficulty: Hard.
 
Some incorrect choices:
IKEA, J. C. Penney, American Furniture Warehouse

24. In the hit TV show "Friends", what did Ross and Rachel name their baby daughter?


answer Answer: Emma

Interesting Information:
After vetoing many names, Rachel finally decides on the name Emma, a suggestion from Monica. Difficulty: Hard.
 
Some incorrect choices:
Grace, Amelia, Cody

25. What forename, which means "the shining one", is shared by a character from "Friends", as well as an original "Charmed" one?


answer Answer: Phoebe

Interesting Information:
The name "Phoebe" is Greek in origin, and is shared by main characters from two extremely popular television shows - "Friends" and "Charmed". Phoebe Buffay is the kooky "Friends" character with a colourful past, while Phoebe Halliwell is a powerful witch from "Charmed", who along with her sisters, helps rid the world of warlocks. Difficulty: Easy.
 
Some incorrect choices:
Piper, Monica, Paige

26. David Schwimmer, who starred as Ross Geller on "Friends", played City Attorney Dana Romney on which legal series?


answer Answer: L.A. Law

Interesting Information:
Prior to his role of Ross Geller on Friends, David Schwimmer appeared on "L.A. Law", "The Wonder Years", "NYPD Blue" and "Monty". Difficulty: Hard.
 
Some incorrect choices:
Law and Order, American Justice, Legal Eagles

27. On the American sitcom "Friends", what scared Joey the most?


answer Answer: Little girl ghosts

Interesting Information:
When Chandler and Monica took Joey to have a look around their new house, he told them about how he had been speaking to the young girl that lived there. They said the young girl that "lives" there died years ago. This was in the season ten episode "The One with Princess Consuela". Difficulty: Hard.
 
Some incorrect choices:
Heights , Clowns, Halloween masks

28. "Friends" is a comedy on television. In this sitcom, which of the actors had a role as a doctor in a soap opera?


answer Answer: Joey

Interesting Information:
Joey Tribbiani played a doctor in "Days Of Our Lives" in the sitcom "Friends". Joey was a single guy in this comedy and the best friend of Ross, Chandler, Monica, Phoebe, and Rachel. The actor's name is Matt LeBlanc. Difficulty: Hard.
 
Some incorrect choices:
Ross, Chandler, Mike

29. Which main character on "Friends" never got married during the show's run?


answer Answer: Joey Tribbiani

Interesting Information:
Ross was married three times, Phoebe married twice, Monica and Chandler married each other, and Rachel married Ross in Las Vegas. Difficulty: Hard.
 
Some incorrect choices:
Monica Geller, Chandler Bing, Phoebe Buffay

30. What star of the CBS show "Mom" gave Chandler and Monica Bing her twin babies when they were born on the last episode of "Friends"?


answer Answer: Anna Faris

Interesting Information:
Anna Faris played Erica on four episodes of the NBC series, "Friends". Erica was the birth mother that allowed Chandler and Monica to adopt her twins. Anna was given the role on "Friends" after Matthew Perry saw her on "Lost in Translation" and suggested her for the role of Erica. Difficulty: Hard.
 
Some incorrect choices:
Allison Janney, Jamie Pressley, Beth Hall

31. In the TV show "Friends", which character was known for the catchphrase "How you Doin'?"


answer Answer: Joey

Interesting Information:
This was Joey's famous chat up line during the show.

Chandler was known for being sarcastic and Ross and Rachel didn't have a continuous catchphrase through the show. Difficulty: Easy.
 
Some incorrect choices:
Chandler, Ross, Rachel

32. On the sitcom "Friends", who famously shouted "Pivot!" repeatedly?


answer Answer: Ross

Interesting Information:
Ross famously shouted "Pivot!" after the new sofa he had brought would not fit up the stairs of his apartment building.

Difficulty: Hard.
 
Some incorrect choices:
Joey, Chandler, Rachel

33. Chinese television has a show based on "Friends". What name do they use?


answer Answer: Planet Home Buddies

Interesting Information:
They use exactly the same theme song. There are three adult males and three adult females living together in a large loft. It began airing in February 2013. Difficulty: Hard.
 
Some incorrect choices:
Many Living Together, How We Met All Six, Friends

34. In an episode of "Friends," Rachel buys a Sphynx cat. What did she name that cat?


answer Answer: Mrs. Whiskerson

Interesting Information:
In the episode "The One with the Ball," Rachel buys a Sphynx cat because it reminds her of the one her grandmother had when she was a little girl. This particular cat was not like her grandmother's cat and scratched Rachel's arms and she even thought the cat was hissing her own name. Difficulty: Hard.
 
Some incorrect choices:
Whiskers, Patchy, Daisy

35. In "Friends", what is the name of Joey's chair?


answer Answer: Rosita

Interesting Information:
In the episode "The One Where Rosita Dies" Rachel accidentally breaks Joey's barcalounger chair trying to move it. Rachel offers to buy him a new chair and while they are out Chandler comes over and sits in the chair and thinks he broke it. Chandler switches the chair with his own and Joey thinks the chair healed itself. Difficulty: Hard.
 
Some incorrect choices:
Stevie, Maria, Lisa
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