"I'll Be There for You." Not only is this the name of the Rembrandts' iconic Friends theme song, it's also a line that perfectly sums up the essence of the show, which is considered one of the greatest sitcoms of all time. Friends aired on NBC from 1994 to 2004 and followed the lives of six young men and women living in the same Manhattan, New York, apartment building: fashionable Rachel Green (Jennifer Aniston), eccentric Phoebe Buffay (Lisa Kudrow), perfectionist Monica Geller (Courteney Cox), geeky Ross Geller (David Schwimmer), charming Joey Tribbiani (Matt LeBlanc), and sarcastic Chandler Bing (Matthew Perry). For ten years, this group of friends found themselves in comical situations, learning lessons about relationships, breakups, and each other along the way. They also captured the hearts of audiences worldwide, and they continue to do so 20 years after the last episode aired in 2004. The hit series has maintained its relevance thanks to DVD sales, streaming on Netflix and Max, the hilarious and endearing characters and of course the perfect comedic timing of the cast.

One character who was always particularly beloved was Chandler Bing, the group’s resident prankster. Chandler, famously played by the late Matthew Perry, was known for his sarcastic wit and self-deprecating humor, which often served as a defense mechanism that ultimately led to real emotional growth. He also married Monica in season 7, and the two became a fan-favorite couple on the show.

Perry passed away unexpectedly in October 2023, leaving his family, fellow Friends cast members, and fans devastated. Perry was also known for his candid 2022 memoir Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing and his standout performances in The West Wing, 17 Again, and The Ron Clark Story. However, his portrayal of Chandler Bing was unique and indelible.

To celebrate what would have been Matthew Perry's 55th birthday today, we're taking a look back at 12 of Chandler's funniest and most heartfelt moments on the Emmy Award-winning sitcom Friends. We can't wait to relive these moments from the series.