5 shocking 'F.R.I.E.N.D.S' scenes that were never filmed
What's the story
The iconic sitcom F.R.I.E.N.D.S has cracked us all up with its humor and relatable characters, but did you know not all scenes made the final cut? Some unfilmed scenes of the show hold intriguing secrets that could have added new dimensions to it. Though never aired, these scenes give us a glimpse of what could have been and give fans more to ponder about their favorite series.
Thanksgiving twist
The unseen Thanksgiving scene
One of the most talked-about unfilmed scenes is the Thanksgiving episode where an unexpected guest was supposed to show up. The scene was supposed to introduce a surprise character who would have added an interesting twist to the storyline. Unfortunately, the scene never saw the light of day due to time constraints and script changes.
Career shift
Chandler's career change
In one of the drafts for an early season, Chandler was in line for a major career change that would have changed his character arc drastically. The writers had initially planned for him to leave his job in data processing way earlier than he did in the series. The change was meant to explore Chandler's struggles with job satisfaction but was ultimately scrapped.
Hidden talent
Monica's secret hobby
Monica Geller has many talents on display in F.R.I.E.N.D.S, but one hobby never left the drawing board in the writers's room. Monica was meant to take up painting as a secret hobby, which would have added depth and humor with her competitive streak and perfectionism colliding with creativity.
Dino discovery
Ross's dinosaur discovery
We all know Ross Geller's love for paleontology, but did you know there was once a story where he found something groundbreaking at work? The plotline involved Ross finding evidence of a new dinosaur species during his research trips. However, owing to budget constraints and a shift in narrative focus, this amazing discovery never got filmed.
Family surprise
Phoebe's family revelation
Phoebe Buffay's quirky family history is what makes her so charming on F.R.I.E.N.D.S. Now, an unfilmed scene revealed another layer by introducing an unknown relative who shared the same eccentricities. While the revelation aimed at deepening Phoebe's backstory, and of course, providing comedic moments, it never made it to any episode scripts eventually produced.