Friends - The Complete Third Season | 
| Directors: Gail Mancuso, James Burrows, Kevin Bright, Michael Lembeck, Pamela Fryman
Actors: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt Leblanc, Matthew Perry
Studio: National Broadcasting Company (NBC)
Category: DVD
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Rating:  114 reviews
Sales Rank: 1865
Format: Box Set, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dvd, Subtitled, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Subtitled)
Region: 1
Discs: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 587 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.6 x 1.1
MPN: WARD22739D
ISBN: 0790768984
UPC: 085392273928
EAN: 9780790768984
ASIN: B0000844MI
Theatrical Release Date: September 22, 1996
Release Date: April 1, 2003
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Product Description
In addition to scoring one of the biggest surprise hits in television history, NBC generated a veritable pop culture phenomenon with its twentysomething sitcom smash FRIENDS. Set in New York City, the series chronicled the lives of six best friends as they navigated through the ups and downs of romance and career from the confines of their local coffee shop and some pretty fabulous Manhattan apartments. While the series originally rode to success on the coattails of its Thursday night predecessor SEINFELD, what differentiated FRIENDS from the rash of copycat sitcoms that followed--and made it a bona fide hit in its own right--was the unique chemistry of its fine ensemble cast: Courtney Cox as neurotic clean freak Monica; David Schwimmer as her endearingly hangdog brother Ross; Matt LeBlanc as none-too-bright actor-wannabe Joey Tribbiani; Matthew Perry as sarcastic computer programmer Chandler Bing; Lisa Kudrow as goofy new-age free spirit Phoebe Buffay; and, of course, Jennifer Aniston as reformed spoiled rich girl Rachel Green (whose highly influential fashion sense launched a thousand hairstyles). This collection includes every episode from the popular series' award-winning third season, which featured guest appearances by Ben Stiller, Billy Crystal, Giovanni Ribisi, David Arquette, Isabella Rossellini, and Jon Favreau.
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Friends' peerless writing staff really spreads the wealth in this pivotal third season. Each of this seamless ensemble's cast members was given a story arc that deepened and enriched their characters. Most devastatingly, Ross (David Schwimmer) and Rachel's (freshly minted Emmy-winner Jennifer Aniston) romance is torn asunder by Ross's jealousy (not to mention his one-night stand while the couple are, now famously, "on a break"). Phoebe (Lisa Kudrow) is reunited with her half brother (Giovanni Ribisi) and meets a family friend (Terri Garr; inspired casting) who drops a Darth Vader-esque bombshell about Phoebe's parentage. Monica (Courtney Cox) begins the season reeling from her breakup with Richard (Tom Selleck, who reappears in "The One Where Monica and Richard Are Friends"), but rebounds with Pete (Jon Favreau from Swingers), a millionaire ("He's the perfect guy," she states. "He has everything. Plus he actually has everything"). Chandler is driven to increasingly hysterical attempts to "go through the tunnel" and commit to his relationship with Janice (Maggie Wheeler). And womanizer Joey (Matt LeBlanc) reveals his soulful side when he falls for an initially contemptuous theatrical costar. Also lending memorable support are Alison LaPlaca, as Rachel's self-absorbed new boss, and an Emmy-worthy Ben Stiller ("The One with the Screamer") as Rachel's new boyfriend whose volcanic temper only erupts in front of Ross. Friends continues its hit-and-miss history with A-list cameos. Robin Williams and Billy Crystal ("The One with the Ultimate Fighting Champion") are about as funny as the woeful film they were hyping, Fathers' Day. More memorable is Isabella Rossellini ("The One with Frank Jr."), whom the hapless Ross meets just after crossing her off his "freebie list" of celebrities Rachel would allow him to sleep with. Other classic episodes include the season-opener, "The One with the Princess Leia Fantasy" and "The One with the Flashback," which offers some provocative near-couplings between Monica and Joey, Ross and Phoebe, and Chandler and Rachel. Add a chick and a duck ("The One with a Chick, and a Duck"), and you have a benchmark season in this irreplaceable series. But still: You'd think a million dollars an episode would buy some DVD cast commentary! --Donald Liebenson
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| Customer Reviews: Read 109 more reviews...
 Love Friends! May 9, 2009
V. Tavares (Avondale, AZ USA)
Now I own all 10 seasons in DVD!
Great seller, good price.
Recommend!
Friends Third times a Charm March 22, 2009
Sherrie T. Price (Autryville,NC)
Friends Third times a charm it keeps getting better every year you never get bored watching,they are get closer as the years go by,you'd really think they were the friends next door,you couldn't wait till the next Thursday night to watch & see what was gonna happen next but if you buy the DVD you don't have to wait not one day to see you can pop one in any time & catch up where you left off or just re watch you favorite episodes. & if your like me that would be a hard choice deciding which one was your all time favorite,but if you have them in your collection you can watch over & over to decide for yourself witch one is your most favorite..
friends forever January 19, 2009
Joanne S. Knupp (Queen Creek, az)
We loved the Friends series, and had them all on VHS, but now we are able to have them all on DVD's. So, as long as we can keep DVD's we'll be able to have Friends!
Love me some Friends! January 12, 2009
Leilana Taylor (North Georgia Mountains)
What can I say? Friends is just the best. The product arrived relatively quickly and was in good condition.
"We were on a break!" August 22, 2008
ADRIENNE MILLER (TENNESSEE)
Friends - The Complete Third Season is definitely a standout season in my opinion. The cast really became like a unit the third season, their chemistry is strong and quite rare. Season 3 is full of gems like the releationship and sad break-up of Ross and Rachel. Joey and Chandler have some new pets - a chick and a duck! Monica tries to get over break-up from Richard and dates a billionaire named Pete towards the end of the season. Phoebe is probably the most genuine and funniest character, love her performance in The One with the Dollhouse. Excellent season, I highly recommend it, enjoy!
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