

TV series
Friends with Better Lives
2014, English, on CBS. Created by Dana Klein.
A comedy about six friends at different stages in their lives – married, divorced, newly engaged and single – who are outwardly happy, but secretly questioning if their friends have it better. Andi and Bobby are happily married with two kids but at times long for the days they had less responsibility and more fun; Will is newly single and preaching the bachelor lifestyle, but still pining for his ex-wife; Jules and Lowell are high on their passionate new relationship; and Kate has a successful career but may take a swan dive into the L.A. River when she finds out her last remaining single friend, Jules, just got engaged. When it comes to relationships, these six friends are finding it a challenge to look at each other without wondering… who really has the better life?
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 13
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Status
- Cancelled in 2014
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 57 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Friends with Better Lives
Friends with Better Lives isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can buy it online.
Availability in India as of 9 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Latest episode
S1 E12: Deceivers
Aired 30 September 2014
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Dana KleinCreator
- James Van Der BeekWill Stokes · 13 ep
- Kevin ConnollyBobby Lutz · 13 ep
- Majandra DelfinoAndi · 13 ep
- Zoe Lister-JonesKate · 13 ep
- Brooklyn DeckerJules · 13 ep
- Rick DonaldLowell · 13 ep
- Smith ChoVal · 2 ep
- Kristian KordulaSteve · 1 ep
- Jason PaceJimmy Bennina · 1 ep
- Peter SpruytCreepy Guy · 1 ep
- Jules WillcoxLowell's Fiancee · 1 ep
- Desi LydicJess · 1 ep
Details
- First aired
- 31 March 2014
- Last aired
- 30 September 2014
- Network
- CBS
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-14
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Friends with Better Lives: quick answers
Is Friends with Better Lives worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 57 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of Friends with Better Lives are there?
Friends with Better Lives has 1 season and 13 episodes, about 30 minutes each.
Is Friends with Better Lives finished?
Yes. Friends with Better Lives was cancelled in 2014, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Friends with Better Lives on?
Friends with Better Lives isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
Friends with Better Lives parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Friends with Better Lives is rated TV-14. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like Friends with Better Lives?
If you liked Friends with Better Lives, try Coupling, Will & Grace, How I Met Your Mother.
Who created Friends with Better Lives?
Friends with Better Lives was created by Dana Klein and stars James Van Der Beek, Kevin Connolly, Majandra Delfino.
