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Friends with Benefits

Friends with Benefits

20116.51 Season12 EpisodesCanceledTV-14

Overview

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.

Created by Brian Grazer
NetworksNBC

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Top Cast

Ryan Hansen

Ryan Hansen

Ben Lewis

Danneel Ackles

Danneel Ackles

Sara Maxwell

Zach Cregger

Zach Cregger

Aaron Greenway

André Holland

André Holland

Julian 'Fitz' Fitzgerald

Jessica Lucas

Jessica Lucas

Riley Elliott

Themes & Keywords

chicago, illinoisromcomromancedatinggroup of friendssitcomfriends with benefits

About Friends with Benefits

Friends with Benefits is a drama, comedy series that first aired in 2011 exploring themes of chicago, illinois, romcom, romance, dating, group of friends, sitcom. Created by Brian Grazer, it stars Ryan Hansen, Danneel Ackles, Zach Cregger. 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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