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  • NBC
  • Aug 5, 2011
  • NBC
  • Aug 5, 2011
Friends with Benefits

Summary This show follows five friends who are looking for real love but are settling for the single life, including the perks of friends with benefits.

  • NBC
  • Aug 5, 2011
  • NBC
  • Aug 5, 2011
Friends with Benefits
Season 1
Season Premiere: Aug 5, 2011
Metascore Available after 4 critic reviews
User Score Generally Favorable Based on 10 User Ratings
6.1
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Summary This show follows five friends who are looking for real love but are settling for the single life, including the perks of friends with benefits.

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Episode 1 • Aug 5, 2011 • 22 m
Pilot
From Oscar and Emmy winner Brian Grazer comes a new NBC half hour comedy series that follows a group of twenty-something singles as they navigate the difficult, sometimes rewarding, yet often confusing world of dating.
Episode 2 • Aug 5, 2011 • 22 m
The Benefit of the Mute Button
Episode 3 • Aug 12, 2011 • 22 m
The Benefit of the Unspoken Dynamic
Aaron, Ben and Fitz argue about the "pecking order" among the three of them, while Sara tries to prove that she can keep up with Riley's lifestyle.
Episode 4 • Aug 12, 2011 • 22 m
The Benefit of Forgetting
Ben begins dating an amnesiac, Fitz decides to find his mother a female companion and Riley dates a man with an unusual obsession. Dave Foley guest stars.
Episode 5 • Aug 19, 2011 • 22 m
The Benefit of the Right Track
Ben and Riley educate Sara about the "booty call track" while Fitz and Aaron celebrate their "roommate-aversary". Ryan McPartland guest stars.
Episode 6 • Aug 19, 2011 • 21 m
The Benefit of Keeping Your Ego in Check
Sara and Ben get themselves in sticky situations with their co-workers - elsewhere Fitz gets antsy when he thinks he's in a monogamous relationship.
Episode 7 • Aug 26, 2011 • 21 m
The Benefit of Mardi Gras
The Fab Five travel to Louisiana for Mardi Gras.
Episode 8 • Aug 26, 2011 • 22 m
The Benefit of Mentors
Aaron learns that a girl from his past has become an adult film star - Sara's hero from work becomes enamored with Riley while Fitz and Ben fight over a girl.
Episode 9 • Sep 2, 2011 • 22 m
The Benefit of Being Shallow
Sarah and Ben both end up dating people with unique characteristics that make them question how shallow they really are, while Aaron and Fitz keep it all in the family when they date a mother daughter duo.
Episode 10 • Sep 2, 2011 • 22 m
The Benefit of Avoiding the Mindbanger
Sarah and Ben lose focus when they are reunited with their "mindbangers" - elsewhere Aaron acts like someone else in order to try and impress a woman - Pete Wentz guest stars.
Episode 11 • Sep 9, 2011 • 22 m
The Benefit of Putting in the Work
An unemployed Ben tries a new business venture and asks Aaron to invest - elsewhere Sarah meets a cute journalist with mental and physical issues, while Riley helps Fitz become number one on an ex-girlfriend's website.
Episode 12 • Sep 9, 2011 • 22 m
The Benefit of Friends
Ben's feelings toward Sarah grow and jealousy ensues - meanwhile Riley meets a man and soon finds that he doesn't have much time left.
Episode 13 • Sep 16, 2011 • 22 m
The Benefit of Full Disclosure
Sara and Ben agree to a double date with other people - elsewhere Fitz and Aaron formulate a plan to get rid of Riley's new boyfriend.

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Aug 8, 2011
The Benefits back story is more interesting than the actual show.
By Mike Hale FULL REVIEW

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User Score
Generally Favorable Based on 10 User Ratings
6.1
50% Positive
5 Ratings
40% Mixed
4 Ratings
10% Negative
1 Rating

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User Score
Generally Favorable Based on 10 User Ratings
6.1
50% Positive
5 Ratings
40% Mixed
4 Ratings
10% Negative
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