Channel 4 to bring back ‘Friends’ in 2027

Channel 4 has announced that the American sitcom ‘Friends’ will return to the network in January 2027. The series, which follows six friends living in New York City, will be available to watch and stream for free on Channel 4 and E4.

This return is facilitated through a relationship with Warner Bros. The show was last broadcast on Channel 4 in 2011. Channel 4 executives noted that the series remains a global phenomenon with enduring appeal that attracts viewers across different age groups.