The One Where We Hate Ross.

Why do we love to hate Ross? Friends became one of television's biggest sitcoms by turning six twenty-somethings into a kind of chosen family—and decades later, we're still watching, laughing, quoting, and arguing about them. For our Season 1 finale, we're talking about why Friends became such a phenomenon, why the chemistry between its six leads still works, the show's influence on fashion and hair, and of course... Ross. Was Ross and Rachel's relationship a great romantic love story—or one of the most exhausting storylines in sitcom history? Why was Ross so threatened by Rachel's independence? And what exactly was going through his head when he decided that “we were on a break” meant “sleep with someone else immediately”? We'll also give Ross his due by revisiting some of his funniest moments—from leather pants and Unagi to the keyboard, the teeth, the spray tan, and everything in between. With our returning friend Jessica, we're revisiting Friends, the phenomenon it became, and the character we just can't stop loving to hate. The One Where We Hate Ross. And with that, Season 1 is a wrap. ❤️ Send us a quick "Fan Voice Mail" with this link! Download this and future episodes of our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pocketcasts, and anywhere else to find your favorite shows. You can search Why Are We Like This? and please be sure to subscribe, and/or write a review if possible to help build our show. Have an idea for a future episode, or want to join us for a conversation? Send us a message with the link above!