When Friends originally aired on NBC, each episode had to fit into a strict 22-minute time slot to allow for commercials. However, the cast was so talented at improv and the writers were so prolific that the initial edits were often 25 to 30 minutes long.

To fit TV standards, the producers had to trim away "shoe leather"—minor jokes, transitional scenes, and extended dialogue exchanges. When the show was released on DVD in the early 2000s, the producers restored this footage, giving fans the "Extended Versions." Why Fans Crave the Extended Cuts

If you want the full, 100% complete Friends experience, you have two primary options: 1. The Original DVD Box Sets