Friends named Most Watched TV Show of Last Decade
December 5th, 2009 - 12:39 pm ICT by ANI ( Leave a comment )London, Dec 5 (ANI): Hit sitcom Friends is the most watched TV show of the last 10 years, according to figures.
The series ran for 10 years between 1994 and 2004, reports The Daily Express.
According to figures published by the Hollywood Reporter, the show finale in 2004 is the highest-rated broadcast in America since 2000, attracting 52.5 million viewers.
The series based on lives of six friends was followed by the 2000 episode of U.S. reality show Survivor: Borneo with viewing figures of 51.7 million at the second spot.
Dating show Joe Millionaire came third with a 2003 show garnering an audience of 40 million.
An episode of medical drama E.R. came fourth, with 39.4 million, and TV talent show American Idol rounded out the top five with 38.1 million.
Other entries in the top 10 include episodes of Grey’s Anatomy, Frasier and Spin City. (ANI)
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