I'll Be There For You

‘Funny, enlightening and incredibly well-researched’ Emerald Street

Over twenty years since its low-profile debut and Friends is the most streamed show on UK Netflix. But has it stood the test of time? Are some parts of it more problematic than we remember? And who was the cast’s least favourite guest star?

The world’s most popular sitcom and biggest hit of a generation, Friends is a certified classic.

I’ll Be There For You is the definitive guide looking back at the TV phenomenon. Join Kelsey Miller and relive the show’s most iconic moments, explore some of its controversies, and look at the many trends it inspired – from oversized coffee cups to the infamous ‘Rachel’ haircut.

Packed with interviews, behind-the-scene anecdotes and the high-profile guest stars it attracted, I’ll Be There For You is the ultimate handbook for the most dedicated Friends aficionados out there.

Reviews

‘Funny, enlightening and incredibly well-researched.’ Emerald Street

‘A fabulously detailed oral history [which] tackles the shows more problematic elements with aplomb.’ The Pool

‘The most in-depth look yet.’ Stylist

"I'll Be There for You is a lot like Friends: you come for the comfort, you stay for the much larger (and far more interesting) conversations it sparks." Anne Helen Petersen, culture writer at BuzzFeed

‘Undoubtedly a must-read for all Friends fans’ Grazia

About the author

Kelsey Miller is a journalist and the author of Big Girl: How I Gave Up Dieting and Got a Life. Her work has been featured in Glamour, Allure, Teen Vogue, Salon, People, Good Housekeeping, Women's Health and other outlets. She is the founder of The Anti-Diet Project, one of Refinery29's most popular franchises, and was the recipient of the Project HEAL Social Impact Award. She lives in Brooklyn.