Ross Geller's Friends Timeline Explained Ross Geller's Friends Timeline Explained Shutterstock By Jeff Ewing/May 25, 2021 8:29 am EDT "Friends" is easily one of the most iconic sitcoms of all time. Even years after its series finale, the story of six friends remains an essential part of the pop culture lexicon, from its notable theme music to a host of quotable lines ("We were on a break!"). Although "Friends" has been criticized for a lack of diversity, it's still imminently watchable, unlike many other somewhat dated sitcoms (ahem, "Married...With Children"). While the show is as close to a proper ensemble—where each star is about as central to the show and story relative to each other—as you can get, David Schwimmer's character, Ross Geller, stands out. This is mostly because of his central role in the Ross/Rachel romance that had so many fans on the edge of their seats, but also because he's hilariously, memorably awkward. He also played a pivotal role in bringing many of the group's members together, so he's at the heart of the fan-favorite show. Here is a rundown of how Ross became Ross, both before and throughout the series' events (warning: spoilers ahead).