The US sitcom *Friends* is set to return to UK free-to-air broadcaster Channel 4 in 2027, with all 10 seasons planned to be available. Outlets report the series will air via Channel 4’s video-on-demand service and on E4, bringing the show back after it previously last aired on Channel 4 in 2011.
The reports are consistent on the timing and the scale of the return, though they describe the gap slightly differently, citing a 15-year or 16-year break. One outlet also specifies that the full run will be released from January 2027, framing it as Channel 4 securing the rights for the comedy series. The coverage focuses on the broadcast and streaming availability, rather than changes to the show itself or production details.
Overall, the story centres on Channel 4’s acquisition of UK rights and the confirmed plan to make all seasons accessible starting in January 2027 through its platforms.
