10 Times How I Met Your Mother Totally Ripped Off Friends

Two legendary sitcoms. One undeniable resemblance. 👀 Welcome to Dr. Frame, where today we’re counting down 10 Times How I Met Your Mother Totally Copied Friends — from eerily similar relationships to copy-paste character dynamics and hangout spots that feel a little too familiar. Sure, both shows gave us iconic laughs, unforgettable moments, and New York City vibes… but some parallels are so close, you’ll think HIMYM took notes straight from Central Perk. We’ll look at scenes, character archetypes, and plotlines that made fans say, “Wait a second… didn’t Ross and Rachel already do this?” Which similarity shocked you the most — or do you think How I Met Your Mother was paying tribute, not stealing ideas? Let us know in the comments below! Don’t forget to subscribe to Dr. Frame for more iconic TV show breakdowns, hidden parallels, and the funniest behind-the-scenes moments from your favorite sitcoms. Timestamps (for 11–12 min video): 00:00 Intro — Wait, Haven’t We Seen This Before? 01:00 Mix Central Perk 02:15 The Outsider 03:10 Chandler & Marshall’s Awkward Photos 04:15 Marriage Officiates 05:30 Mysterious Jobs 06:20 Pilot Parallels 07:25 Birthday Breakups 08:15 Copy-Paste Friendships 09:00 Character Archetypes 10:10 Relationship Déjà Vu 11:30 Bonus — Tribute or Copycat? Hashtags: #HowIMetYourMother #Friends #DrFrame #Sitcom #TVshows #HIMYM #FriendsTVShow #BarneyStinson #TedMosby #RossAndRachel #Copycat #HIMYMvsFriends #Comedy #TVTrivia #CentralPerk #MacLarensPub