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Poker & Pop Culture: Games Among Co-Workers and Friends in TV Sitcoms

Finishing a short survey of television situation comedies that have used poker as a means to generate plots and humorous conflicts, let's look at a few more recent examples — again, all coming from (ultimately) long-running TV series that used poker relatively early in their runs to help establish characters and dynamics between them.

A Game Among Friends

The sitcom Friends ultimately enjoyed a lengthy 10-season run from 1994 to 2004, although early on struggled in the ratings while trying to distinguish itself from other, more popular shows. The New York City-based show featured an ensemble cast of three men and three women, usually highlighting their romantic relationships either with those outside the group or with one another.