International Friendship Day 2025: From Eric & Otis, to Chandler & Joey, 7 iconic TV besties who redefined BFF goals

TV shows may be scripted, but the friendships they gift us feel realer than half our social circles. As today is International Friendship Day 2025, we are diving into the most iconic on-screen duos who gave us butterflies, belly laughs, and existential crises. These besties were more than just sidekicks, they were lifelines.



Whether it was fighting monsters, performing surgeries, or just sitting on a couch eating pizza, their bond became our blueprint for what real friendship should feel like. Warning: this list may make you text your BFF “I love you” at 2 AM. Here's a list to remember what kind of a friend you really deserve.


From babysitting to battling monsters, Steve and Dustin’s bond in Stranger Things was the unexpected bromance that stole hearts. Their goofy hair convos, walkie-talkie bro-codes, and monster-slaying escapades made them a duo that crossed age gaps, Demogorgons, and ego issues like true Hawkins heroes.



Eric and Otis from Sex Education made being vulnerable and honest with your BFF feel revolutionary. From school hallways to relationship disasters, they supported each other like true soul bros. Eric’s flamboyance and Otis’ awkwardness created a beautiful contrast that normalised emotional intimacy among male best friends.



Nothing screams bromance louder than Chandler Bing and Joey Tribbiani from F.R.I.E.N.D.S. Whether it was sharing a duck, building a fort with cushions, or crying over “London baby,” this duo was the blueprint for being silly, loyal, and ride-or-die. Chandler’s sarcasm and Joey’s himbo energy were a match made in sitcom heaven.



“They are your person.” Those four words became a sacred mantra for fans of Grey’s Anatomy. Meredith and Cristina’s bond was not just deep, it was surgical. Through heartbreaks, bomb scares, and tequila nights, these twisted sisters showed that platonic soulmates exist. When Cristina left for Zurich, our hearts flatlined.



Toxic? Sometimes. Loyal? Always. Blair and Serena from Gossip Girl defined complicated girl friendships. With designer bags and drama to match, they fought, made up, and ruled the Upper East Side. Whether it was brunch sabotage or epic makeovers, their friendship was always wrapped in Chanel and chaos.



This intellectual power duo from BBC’s Sherlock gave us a different flavour of friendship—emotionally repressed, chaotic-genius energy with a touch of homicide. Watson grounded Sherlock’s mad brilliance, and Sherlock made Watson’s life anything but boring. Their loyalty ran deeper than the Thames, even if they refused to admit it.





These onscreen duos did more than entertain, they healed our inner child, gave us life goals, and taught us that the truest loves of our lives might not be romantic. They reminded us that friendship is not just about being there for the highs, it is about showing up for the messy, moody, broken bits too. So, if you are lucky enough to have your “person,” your “lobster,” or your monster-fighting buddy, go spam them with memes, emotional texts, or both. Happy Friendship Day, legend.