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Series · 2011 · Drama

Friends with Benefits

★6.3 2011 1 Season Michael H. Weber TV-MA

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.

Seasons & episodes

1 season · 12 episodes

Pilot

Episode 01

Pilot

Aug 5, 2011 · 21 min

When Ben is confronted with needing a date to his sister's wedding, Sarah begins to worry that their arrangement is becoming too serious. Their friend Aaron Greenway, a successful tech genius, is not quite sure what to make of Ben and Sara's complicated friendship, but he, along with the smooth ladykiller Julian "Fitz" Fitzgerald and the gorgeous, free-spirited Riley Elliott, are all distracted with their own dating trials and tribulations.

The Benefit of the Mute Button

Episode 02

The Benefit of the Mute Button

Aug 5, 2011 · 21 min

Ben and Sarah choose to bring their physical relationship to a halt when Sarah begins dating a co-worker who she thinks might be boyfriend material. Elsewhere, Aaron takes his relationship with Riley more seriously than she does and shows up to meet her for what he believes to be a dinner date, but quickly realizes things aren't what they seem.

The Benefit of the Unspoken Dynamic

Episode 03

The Benefit of the Unspoken Dynamic

Aug 12, 2011 · 21 min

When Aaron becomes depressed over an ex-girlfriend getting engaged, Ben and Fitz decide to take him out for a night on the town, only to end up arguing over a girl. Meanwhile, Sarah tries to befriend Riley and her wild lifestyle by hesitantly attending a party that makes her question her conservative ways.

The Benefit of Forgetting

Episode 04

The Benefit of Forgetting

Aug 12, 2011 · 21 min

Ben runs into an ex and reaps the benefits of her short-term memory loss. Meanwhile, Fitz fears his lesbian mother is lonely and tries to find her a girlfriend, but is surprised to find that she is already in a relationship. Elsewhere, Riley dates a man with a breast-feeding fetish.

The Benefit of the Right Track

Episode 05

The Benefit of the Right Track

Aug 19, 2011 · 21 min

Sarah struggles to get off the "Booty Call Track" and onto the "Relationship Track" with paramedic Evan, while Ben works toward the opposite with a girl he met over the weekend. Back at the loft, Fitz, humiliated by Aaron's extravagant gift on their "Roommate-aversary," tries to take Aaron on a fun, low-cost night out.

The Benefit of Keeping Your Ego in Check

Episode 06

The Benefit of Keeping Your Ego in Check

Aug 19, 2011 · 21 min

In an attempt to avoid a date with a nerdy co-worker, Sarah asks Aaron to bid on her at a charity bachelorette auction. Meanwhile, Ben accidentally uses a suggestive phrase with a co-worker getting himself accused of sexual harassment. Elsewhere, Fitz thinks he's in the clear to spend one last night partying before becoming monogamous, but when he finds out his girlfriend feels differently, he must scramble to cover up incriminating photos from his wild night.

The Benefit of Mardi Gras

Episode 07

The Benefit of Mardi Gras

Aug 26, 2011 · 21 min

After fighting with her sister, Sara wants to skip a trip to visit her family; Aaron gets drunk and loses his friends.

The Benefit of Mentors

Episode 08

The Benefit of Mentors

Aug 26, 2011 · 21 min

Aaron learns a girl he mentored in junior high has become a porn star; a doctor bribes Sara for help impressing Riley; Fitz and Ben visit a friend at the hospital.

The Benefit of Being Shallow

Episode 09

The Benefit of Being Shallow

Sep 2, 2011 · 21 min

Sara misses compliments about her appearance when she starts dating a blind man; Ben dates a girl with an affinity for large hats; Aaron spends time with an older woman

The Benefit of Avoiding the Mindbanger

Episode 10

The Benefit of Avoiding the Mindbanger

Sep 2, 2011 · 21 min

Sara and Ben start losing themselves when they fall back into relationships with their exes; Riley is surprised by Aaron's efforts to impress a woman with his money.

The Benefit of Putting in the Work

Episode 11

The Benefit of Putting in the Work

Sep 9, 2011 · 21 min

Ben asks Aaron to invest in a new business venture; Sarah encounters some obstacles while dating a cute journalist; Riley tries to help Fitz become Chicago's number one bachelor.

The Benefit of Friends

Episode 12

The Benefit of Friends

Sep 9, 2011 · 21 min

Ben realizes he misses the relationship he had with Sarah; Sarah lies to her boyfriend; Riley falls for a guy she just met.

About the series

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Audience score
★ 6.3 /10

based on 33 votes

Synopsis

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.

DramaComedy

Cast

5 principal 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

Where to watch Friends with Benefits

Friends with Benefits is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The drama from Michael H. Weber, Scott Neustadter has 1 season and 12 total episodes, rated 6.3/10 by 33 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Friends with Benefits have?

Friends with Benefits has 1 season with 12 episodes in total.

Is Friends with Benefits still on the air?

The current status of Friends with Benefits is: Canceled.

What network airs Friends with Benefits?

Friends with Benefits airs on NBC.

When did Friends with Benefits first air?

Friends with Benefits first aired on August 5, 2011.

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