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Friends reunion: Friends is having a reunion, but which are the sitcom's highest rated episodes?

Friends reunion: Friends is having a reunion, but which are the sitcom's highest rated episodes?

Tomorrow the first Friends reunion since the show ended in 2004 is set to air. Even if you're part of the group of people that hates Friends, and thinks it's not funny, it's hard not to be impressed by the cultural impact a single TV show has had.

So sure of its continuing longevity, executives at HBO Max were willing to shell out $85m per year for the streaming rights to Friends, more than 15 years since the show ended. The show has even found a fanbase among Gen-Z, who usually aren't a fan of millennial (or older) culture.

So, if you are a Friends fan who wants to re-watch a few episodes before the reunion tomorrow we've dug out one of the earliest charts we ever made, plotting the IMDB rating of every single episode of Friends to find you the highest rated episode.

If you want to remember how it all ended you can watch the obvious choice which would be the finale, "The Last One", which notches up a 9.7 out of 10 on IMDB. Another good option is to go back to season 5 episode 14 and watch "The One Where Everybody Finds Out" — a classic in which Chandler and Monica's relationship is revealed. The reality though is that if you plucked for any random episode you'll probably be fairly happy, the lowest rated episode is a 7.3 / 10 on IMDB — a testament to how consistently Friends delivered for its fans.

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Netflix launches gaming app for children 8 and under

Netflix on Monday launched Netflix Playground, a new stand-alone gaming app aimed at kids 8 and under.

The app promises “no ads, in-app purchases, or extra fees” and is included with all memberships. At launch, it includes games featuring “Peppa Pig,” “Storybots,” and “Sesame Street.”

Netflix began adjusting its gaming strategy in 2024, closing its large AAA studio. Last year, the streamer began focusing more on multiplayer party and family-friendly games.

Late last month, Netflix quietly raised its prices for the fourth time since 2022.

Netflix began adjusting its gaming strategy in 2024, closing its large AAA studio. Last year, the streamer began focusing more on multiplayer party and family-friendly games.

Late last month, Netflix quietly raised its prices for the fourth time since 2022.

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“Super Mario Galaxy Movie” delivers holiday weekend records for theater chains

Universal’s “Super Mario Galaxy Movie” cleared an estimated $372.5 million globally in its opening five-day weekend, marking another successful foray into theaters for Nintendo.

Both AMC and Cinemark on Monday announced that the movie — along with continued popularity for titles like “Project Hail Mary” and “Hoppers” — propelled them to record-breaking Easter weekends.

According to AMC, the Yoshi popcorn bucket has pushed “Mario Galaxy” into the second-best merchandising program ever for the theater chain, behind only Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour concert film. According to Cinemark, Mario-themed “glitter popcorn” and other food items tied to the title have already resulted in the “most successful merchandise program Cinemark has ever delivered for a single title.”

AMC and Cinemark shares climbed in early trading on Monday.

“Mario Galaxy” pulled in $190.1 million domestically over the five-day weekend, below the first film’s $204 million (it was also released over the Easter weekend in 2023), but still near the top of the best holiday box office performances ever.

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