12. The show’s finale was watched by over 52 million people in the United States

Ending a 10-year-long TV show with solid and prestigious popularity is not an easy accomplishment.

The finale of ‘Friends,’ however, captivated an audience of 52 million people, making it one of the biggest audiences for the conclusion of a series and the second most-watched ‘Friends’ episode at the time, surpassed only by an episode that aired right after the Super Bowl. They really did it!