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Friends with Benefits

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2011
1 Season
12 Episodes
EN
Canceled
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About

Revolving around a group of twentysomething singles as they navigate the difficult, sometimes rewarding, often confusing world of dating. Loyal and devoted to one another, these friends are never too busy to help a member of the group who might be in need. In fact, their companionship often extends into a more intimate setting - the bedroom.

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Season 1

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Pilot
E1

Pilot

Aug 5, 201121m7.5

When Ben is confronted with needing a date to his sister's wedding, Sarah begins to worry that their arrangement is becoming too serious. Their friend Aaron Greenway, a successful tech genius, is not quite sure what to make of Ben and Sara's complicated friendship, but he, along with the smooth ladykiller Julian "Fitz" Fitzgerald and the gorgeous, free-spirited Riley Elliott, are all distracted with their own dating trials and tribulations.

E2

The Benefit of the Mute Button

Aug 5, 201121m7.0

Ben and Sarah choose to bring their physical relationship to a halt when Sarah begins dating a co-worker who she thinks might be boyfriend material. Elsewhere, Aaron takes his relationship with Riley more seriously than she does and shows up to meet her for what he believes to be a dinner date, but quickly realizes things aren't what they seem.

The Benefit of the Unspoken Dynamic
E3

The Benefit of the Unspoken Dynamic

Aug 12, 201121m

When Aaron becomes depressed over an ex-girlfriend getting engaged, Ben and Fitz decide to take him out for a night on the town, only to end up arguing over a girl. Meanwhile, Sarah tries to befriend Riley and her wild lifestyle by hesitantly attending a party that makes her question her conservative ways.

The Benefit of Forgetting
E4

The Benefit of Forgetting

Aug 12, 201121m7.0

Ben runs into an ex and reaps the benefits of her short-term memory loss. Meanwhile, Fitz fears his lesbian mother is lonely and tries to find her a girlfriend, but is surprised to find that she is already in a relationship. Elsewhere, Riley dates a man with a breast-feeding fetish.

The Benefit of the Right Track
E5

The Benefit of the Right Track

Aug 19, 201121m7.0

Sarah struggles to get off the "Booty Call Track" and onto the "Relationship Track" with paramedic Evan, while Ben works toward the opposite with a girl he met over the weekend. Back at the loft, Fitz, humiliated by Aaron's extravagant gift on their "Roommate-aversary," tries to take Aaron on a fun, low-cost night out.

The Benefit of Keeping Your Ego in Check
E6

The Benefit of Keeping Your Ego in Check

Aug 19, 201121m7.0

In an attempt to avoid a date with a nerdy co-worker, Sarah asks Aaron to bid on her at a charity bachelorette auction. Meanwhile, Ben accidentally uses a suggestive phrase with a co-worker getting himself accused of sexual harassment. Elsewhere, Fitz thinks he's in the clear to spend one last night partying before becoming monogamous, but when he finds out his girlfriend feels differently, he must scramble to cover up incriminating photos from his wild night.

The Benefit of Mardi Gras
E7

The Benefit of Mardi Gras

Aug 26, 201121m7.0

After fighting with her sister, Sara wants to skip a trip to visit her family; Aaron gets drunk and loses his friends.

The Benefit of Mentors
E8

The Benefit of Mentors

Aug 26, 201121m7.0

Aaron learns a girl he mentored in junior high has become a porn star; a doctor bribes Sara for help impressing Riley; Fitz and Ben visit a friend at the hospital.

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About Friends with Benefits

Revolving around a group of twentysomething singles as they navigate the difficult, sometimes rewarding, often confusing world of dating. Loyal and devoted to one another, these friends are never too busy to help a member of the group who might be in need. In fact, their companionship often extends into a more intimate setting - the bedroom. Across 1 season and 12 episodes, originally airing on NBC, with status "Canceled".

Friends with Benefits Cast and Characters

The cast features Ryan Hansen (as Ben Lewis), Danneel Ackles (as Sara Maxwell), Zach Cregger (as Aaron Greenway), André Holland (as Julian 'Fitz' Fitzgerald), and Jessica Lucas (as Riley Elliott). Their performances are a major reason Friends with Benefits has built such a passionate audience.

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Why People Are Watching Friends with Benefits

Friends with Benefits flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts and sharp comedic timing that lands consistently. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.

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Friends with Benefits has 12 episodes across 1 season. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.

Is Friends with Benefits good? What's the rating?

Friends with Benefits holds a 6.5/10 rating based on 30 reviews — a solid pick if the genre interests you.

Who is in the cast of Friends with Benefits?

The main cast includes Ryan Hansen, Danneel Ackles, Zach Cregger, and André Holland, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is Friends with Benefits available in English?

Yes — Friends with Benefits was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.

When was Friends with Benefits released?

Friends with Benefits first aired in 2011.

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Where can I watch Friends with Benefits for free?

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How many seasons and episodes does Friends with Benefits have?

Friends with Benefits currently has 1 season and a total of 12 episodes. The series status is "Canceled", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.

What is Friends with Benefits about?

Revolving around a group of twentysomething singles as they navigate the difficult, sometimes rewarding, often confusing world of dating. Loyal and devoted to one another, these friends are never too busy to help a member of the group who might be in need. In fact, their companionship often extends into a more intim… It belongs to the Drama, Comedy genres.

In which language is Friends with Benefits originally available?

Friends with Benefits was originally produced in English. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original English audio, which is the most authentic way to experience the dialogue, music, and performances. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.

When was Friends with Benefits first released?

Friends with Benefits first premiered on August 5, 2011 (2011).

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