Namedrop Ms. Chanandler Bong or Princess Consuela Banana Hammock in any conversation and you’ll be hard pressed finding someone who doesn’t know what you’re talking about, and you can thank iconic 90s sitcom Friends for that. Officially premiering 26 years ago, the show about six friends living in New York remains a cult classic to this day, with plenty of memorable quotes, antics and scenarios to keep the show close to our hearts.
You may have done a Ross and Rachel and taken a break from the show in recent years, but you can officially title this ‘The One Where Australia Can Watch Friends On Multiple Streaming Platforms’ because we’ve got some news for you. All 10 seasons and 236 episodes of the sitcom are heading to both Netflix and newcomer BINGE on September 17.
Could this BE any more exciting?
Sound the alarm, this is *Phoebe voice* brand new information: all 10 seasons of #Friends are coming to Netflix in Australia from September 17! pic.twitter.com/riAyHmY1ku
— Netflix ANZ (@NetflixANZ) August 18, 2020
How to watch Friends in Australia
Currently, Friends is available to watch through iTunes, although come September 17 you’ll be able to catch Friends on Netflix and BINGE as well, with all 10 seasons and 236 episodes available across all platforms.
Watch Friends on BINGE
Foxtel’s streaming sister BINGE is finding its footing in the competitive world of on-demand television, but more shows and movies are being added by the day. It’s a pretty big win for them to snatch up Friends, and you’ll be able to stream all ten seasons on the platform in September.
With Netflix’s September 17 price increase, it’s also important to note that a BINGE subscription is now the cheapest way to, well, binge Friends anytime, anywhere in Australia. A standard BINGE subscription begins at $10 per month, while Netflix’s basic plan is now $10.99 monthly. If you’d prefer to stream in HD, you’ll pay a minimum of $14 per month on a BINGE plan, and $15.99 per month with Netflix.
Sign up to BINGE
If BINGE’s huge library of quality movies sounds like the perfect streaming service for you, there are three plans to choose from, with different inclusions on each plan tier. Prices start at $10 per month for a basic package and go up to $18 per month. Check out the plan inclusions in the below table. This table includes links to a referral partner.
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1 | $10 |
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min. cost $14 over one month |
2 | $14 |
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min. cost $18 over one month |
4 | $18 |
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Watch Friends on Netflix
The sitcom has always been available on American Netflix, however us Aussies have been complaining for years that we missed out. Luckily, Netflix listened and are finally answering our prayers with all 10 seasons now coming Down Under.
Sign up to Disney+
There are two plan options to choose from – a monthly subscription at $8.99 per month, or prepay for a year at $89.99 and save on the monthly cost. Both plans include the same features, with unlimited downloads and the ability to stream on up to four screens at the same time.
| Brand | Subscription Type | No. of Screens/same time viewing | Advertised Cost^^/month or year | |
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min. cost $8.99 over one month |
4 | $8.99 |
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min. cost $89.99 over one year |
4 | $89.99 |
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Watch Friends on iTunes
Alternatively, like most successful TV shows, you can pick and mix on iTunes based on what you’re after. You can purchase individual episodes for $3.50, seasons for $29.99 each, or the entire series for $159.99, and have it for good once you’ve paid.
If you’re keen to revisit Central Perk, get ready to say How you doin’? as Friends drops on Netflix Australia and BINGE on September 17.
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