Most digital versions (and Blu-rays) use the original broadcast episodes. If you are looking for the "extended" versions with deleted scenes, those were primarily released on the original DVD box sets .
| Feature | Streaming Rip (Netflix/Max) | Digital Purchase (iTunes/Amazon/ Vudu) | The "Holy Grail" (DVD-Rip) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | ~22 min (syndication cuts) | ~22-23 min | ~25-28 min (extended) | | Jokes Missing? | Yes, many small cuts | Some | No—you get the "bleeped but un-cut" lines | | Aspect Ratio | 16:9 (cropped from 4:3) | 16:9 (cropped) | 4:3 (original broadcast, full frame) | | Bonus Features | None | None (sometimes commentaries) | Gag reels, commentaries, trivia tracks | friends box set digital download
To save space, download only Seasons 3, 4, and 5 (widely considered the golden era of Friends ). Most digital versions (and Blu-rays) use the original