Both Friends and TBBT are popular with (American) English learners.

Probably a bounce due to the sad passing of Matthew Perry. :-(

No... its a staple "background show" like having Seinfeld on in the background while you work or do chores.

You are baslessly guessing

Well, yes, I was :-)

Just making conversation :-)

These numbers were for Jan-Jun of this year.

I stand corrected! :-)