There are some sitcoms that required "growing up" before they became really good - and Friends is one of those. Early seasons had distracting gimmicks like monkeys and triplets. Later seasons relied on the performances and writing and were better as a result. Season 7 is a solid season all the way through, with the underlying theme of preparation for Monica and Chandler's wedding appearing in most of the episodes. Thus, the entire season has a narrative flow of sorts, but every episode is still stand-alone and watchable by itself.

Other reviews have listed the entire set of shows, so there is no need for me to repeat that. Some others have mentioned that the season is somewhat bland. Perhaps this is most true for those viewers invested primarily in the Rachel-Ross Axis, especially in the light of the upcoming Season 8 that re-introduces that entire storyline (through Rachel's pregnancy). I, for one, do not miss it. There are plenty of "soap-opera moments" in this season, but I prefer such moments to be centred on the soundstage where Joey is filming "Days of Our Lives".

All in all, it is a solid and very funny season. There are lots of guest stars - a personal favourite is Susan Sarandon as a soap opera queen. The box set is exactly what you'd expect if you've bought previous seasons of the show - there are a few commentaries (which often have a few neat tidbits but which also tend to cheerleading at times), there is a little quiz, and so on. However, the best part of having the show on DVD is to be able to watch it uncut and without advertisements. Friends is also one of those shows that improves when you see the episodes together - the underlying comraderie and warmth of the cast is emphasized, and it makes the inside runnning jokes funnier.

To be clear, I ADORE Friends. It is the only show I can watch on repeat without ever getting tired of it! The reason I'm giving it 4 stars is that I was hoping that the episodes would include the full length time as the DVDs do (FYI: the show on TV doesn't actually play the entire episode. They cut out a few minutes worth of dialogue and plot to shrink it for TV. The full length episodes are on the DVDs.). I find myself really missing those extra couple of minutes, but I'm a hardcore fan. If that doesn't bother you, go for it! You can't ever go wrong with Friends.

I've become a big fan of Friends. One of the episodes has Monica doing a simulated experience similar to the classic Meg Ryan scene the deli in "When Harry Met Sally" and it is also well done. In addition, the DVD fit nicely in the drive and played well!

I've been a huge fan of Friends for year but had a problem with my DVDs (Season 7 -10) so I hadn't been able to watch the COMPLETE EPISODES!!!! Now thanks to this purchase, I can watch the full episodes. So glad I was able to find this!

Fun times spent in the past ... bought the entire collection of Friends & lived in the past for about 3 months ... fun times ... fun times ... certainly had so seriously LOL moments ...

Shortly after receiving the Friends Season 7 DVD Set, I watched it. When I popped in Disc 4 (which has 'Season 7 Disc 4' right on the disc), I was very surprised to see that the Episode Menu for this disc actually said 'Friends Season 6' and did indeed have the Season 6 Disc 4 episodes on it. How did the manufacturer manage that? So, I do not have the last 5 episodes for Friends Season 7. How am I supposed to get these, you ask? I have just ordered a used Friends Season 7 DVD Set, at more expense, in the hopes that it actually has the correct episodes on Disc 4. Here's hoping!
UPDATE: The used Friends Season 7 DVD Set I received has the correct episodes on Disc 4.

My absolute favorite tv series. My daughter loves it too. Very much worth the money to me

Amazing watch it, Love everything about this show!!