Friends From A to Z

It's the Pilot! Is it the best pilot of a comedy show ever? What makes it so good? Adele and Zoe kick off the first episode of the first season, reveal the first ever Epidimerick and get to grips with the six guys and gals they came to know and love.

Silence in court! There's a case to be made on each side when Adele and Zoe have different views. In an episode with lots of Friends firsts (and some lasts (sorry Carol)) they get to know all three generations of the Gellers, see Rachel pay a painful visit to the dentist and find out that for some reason there are noodles in a lasagne.

Some constructive feedback for whoever's writing the Netflix recaps after their attempt at this one. Adele and Zoe find themselves worshipping at the altar of Chandler (not for the last time) and try to figure out what Alanness is. Zoe tests Adele on the smoking habits of the cast when Chandler returns to his habit and they debate theories on why one of them won more Emmys than the others.

It's a boys night out and a girls night in for the first time. Why does Ross have to be so mopey? Why are Rachel's old pals so screechy? Why is Adele's favourite joke not found funny by Zoe or anyone in the audience? Zoe comes up with a casting idea that disappointingly wasn't thought of at the time and a special Health and Safety Friends Thru a Lens is required.

Warning: accidental profanity ahead (just the one, at the start). Zoe wonders what the technical term for the lid of a washing machine is, Adele celebrates the first Rossisms and they both are in awe of the debut encounter with Janice. As if that wasn't enough, find out what first Rank Bank moment makes Zoe extremely excited.

After a strong start, Zoe has some constructive feedback for Adele on this episode's Epidimerick. Not all storylines are equal here with much discussion about which are particularly strong and which a bit more meh. Adele learns some trivia about a cameo appearance and they both wonder about the mysterious Aurora's personal hygiene.