The popular TV show Friends was created by David Crane and Marta Kauffman. The show first premiered in 1994 and quickly became a cultural phenomenon, running for 10 successful seasons. Crane and Kauffman also served as executive producers of the show, helping to shape its characters, storylines, and overall direction. Friends has remained beloved by fans around the world, and its influence can be seen in numerous other TV shows that followed in its wake.