Top 15 ‘Friends’ Episodes, Ranked
15. The One with the Last Night (Season 6, Episode 6)
It’s the end of an era! Monica and Chandler take a huge step in their relationship by moving in together. Cue: Rachel has to move out. This ‘Friends’ episode explores the emotional highs and lows of change through a hilariously petty fight between Monica and Rachel over dividing up their apartment belongings. Ross, always looking to dodge responsibility, creates a decoy Ben out of a pumpkin to avoid packing—only for it to backfire, leaving him to help the girls anyway. Meanwhile, Chandler worries about Joey’s finances, so he invents a fake game called "Cups" to secretly give him money. However, Joey ends up losing it all.
14. The One with the Blackout (Season 1, Episode 7)
Just as Ross musters the courage to ask Rachel out, the power goes out—and so does his chance. During the citywide blackout, the gang gathers at Monica’s apartment, while Chandler finds himself stuck in an ATM vestibule with a supermodel, Jill Goodacre. Back at the apartment, everyone shares the most bizarre places they’ve had sex. When Rachel returns a stray cat, she meets Paolo, who quickly charms his way into her life—much to Ross’s dismay. This episode combines great physical comedy with the show's classic romantic tension.
13. The Last One: Part 2 (Season 10, Episode 18)
The series finale gave fans a deeply emotional goodbye. Monica and Chandler step into parenthood with adopted twins, while Phoebe and Mike prepare to settle into suburban life. Joey, however, is left as the only one seemingly without a clear future path. The most unforgettable moment? Rachel gets off the plane and reunites with Ross, ending years of romantic back-and-forth. As each friend places their apartment key on the counter, they head out for coffee—one final time. Bittersweet and satisfying, this episode is a fitting farewell.
12. The One with Ross’s Wedding: Part 2 (Season 4, Episode 24)
Filmed in London, this ‘Friends’ Season 4 finale is packed with drama and surprises. While Phoebe quite unsuccessfully tries to stop Rachel from flying to confess her love for Ross, Monica and Chandler shock everyone by hooking up after the wedding. And then comes the infamous moment: "I, Ross, take thee... Rachel." This accidental name-drop leaves viewers gasping, setting up a major turning point in the show. Amid the chaos, fans got a new romance blooming and Mondler became a reality.
11. The One with Unagi (Season 6, Episode 17)
This hilarious episode introduced the term “Unagi,” as Ross kept insisting that it’s a version of total awareness. After teasing Rachel and Phoebe about their lack of self-defense skills, Ross becomes the target of their playful revenge. Meanwhile, Monica and Chandler scramble after forgetting to get each other anniversary gifts. Monica makes it up to him—until she plays a mixtape that turns out to be from Janice. Also, Joey hires a fake twin to earn money from a medical study, because of course he does.
10. The One with the Videotape (Season 8, Episode 4)
Who came on to whom? That’s the burning question when Ross and Rachel argue about how they hooked up. Instead of destroying the tape, they decide to watch it…with the whole gang. It leads to a hilarious twist involving the "Europe Story," a pickup line invented by Joey and accidentally used by Rachel. As for the actual couple Chandler and Monica, they are disappointed that their honeymoon friends ghosted them. Phoebe and Joey insist they were scammed with fake names, adding another layer of comedy to an already memorable episode.
9. The One with the Football (Season 3, Episode 9)
A Thanksgiving classic that perfectly captures sibling rivalry. Ross and Monica reignite their ultra-competitive past during a game of touch football, battling it out over a troll doll trophy nailed to a 2×4. Phoebe plays her first game ever, and Rachel is bizarrely underestimated. While the Joey and Chandler subplot—fighting over a Dutch girl—adds flirtatious punchlines to the episode, the Geller Bowl's intense and ridiculous competitiveness makes this one unforgettable.
8. The One with All the Thanksgivings (Season 5, Episode 8)
Arguably the best of the show’s many Thanksgiving episodes, this ‘Friends’ Season 5 installment goes full flashback. From Monica putting a turkey on her head to Chandler’s unfortunate college nickname ("Muriel"), the episode is packed with cringe and charm. Young Monica’s attempt to seduce Chandler leads to an accidental toe-severing, and his impulsive "I love you" moment is unexpectedly heartfelt. The episode blends slapstick and emotional development flawlessly.
7. The One with the Proposal: Part 2 (Season 6, Episode 25)
Monica turns tradition on its head and proposes to Chandler in an emotionally charged scene that had fans reaching for tissues. Chandler’s failed plan to propose gets derailed by an appearance from Monica’s ex, Richard, nearly breaking them up. In the end, love wins. The candlelit proposal, set to "Wonderful Tonight," remains one of the most touching moments in the show’s history. Elsewhere, Phoebe and Rachel fear they’ll be left behind and jokingly make "backup marriage" pacts with Joey and Ross.
6. The One with the Rumor (Season 8, Episode 9)
Brad Pitt’s ‘Friends’ cameo as Will, Monica’s formerly overweight high school friend, was every bit iconic. He reveals he and Ross co-founded the "I Hate Rachel Green Club," delivering a perfect melange of comedy and shock. From Rachel discovering the club's rumors—including one that she was a hermaphrodite—to Joey trying to eat an entire turkey by himself, this episode delivers big laughs and high-energy holiday chaos.
5. The One Where Ross Got High (Season 6, Episode 9)
This Thanksgiving episode is a rollercoaster ride in the best way. Rachel accidentally makes a trifle with layers of beef, peas, and custard thanks to a stuck cookbook page. Ross’s reaction—“It tastes like feet”—is TV gold. Simultaneously, Chandler tries to win over Monica’s parents, only to learn Ross once blamed him for smoking weed in college. The resulting argument unleashes a torrent of secrets in a rapid-fire, hilarious climax that showcases the cast’s comedic chemistry.
4. The One with All the Resolutions (Season 5, Episode 11)
A brilliant episode that lets each character shine. The gang commits to New Year’s resolutions: Ross tries something new daily, Rachel vows to stop gossiping, and Joey wants to learn guitar. Naturally, chaos ensues. Ross’s leather pants incident is legendary, Rachel can't resist gossip once she learns about Monica and Chandler, and Joey destroys Phoebe’s guitar during his lesson. A quintessential “Friends” blend of ridiculousness and relatability. Oh, and Chandler breaks in the end, not being able to contain all the jokes bursting in his head.
3. The One Where Everyone Finds Out (Season 5, Episode 14)
One of the most iconic episodes ever. Monica and Chandler are still hiding their relationship, but the secret starts unraveling when Rachel and Phoebe discover the truth. Their plan to mess with the couple leads to hilarious one-upmanship. Phoebe's “My eyes! My eyes!” and Chandler’s emotional confession—“Because I’m in love with Monica!”—elevate this from funny to memorable. Every character gets a moment, and the payoff is perfect.
2. The One Where No One’s Ready (Season 3, Episode 2)
A near real-time episode that exemplifies brilliant sitcom writing. Ross is losing his mind trying to get everyone ready for a black-tie event at the museum. But no one is cooperating. From Joey wearing all of Chandler’s clothes (“Could I be wearing any more clothes?”) to Monica obsessing over a message from her ex, Rachel obsessing over what to wear and Phoebe’s hummus-stained dress, every second is pure comedy genius.
1. The One with the Embryos (Season 4, Episode 12)
Surprisingly, the title refers to Phoebe undergoing IVF to carry her brother’s babies, but the real highlight is the trivia contest between Monica/Rachel and Joey/Chandler. What starts as a fun quiz turns into a high-stakes game with their apartment on the line. Thanks to Ross’s insane (and hilarious) questions, we learn everything from Chandler’s first intimate experience to Rachel’s actual favorite movie. This episode is rollicking good fun with some of the series’ sharpest comedy. It’s the perfect encapsulation of what made ‘Friends’ timeless.
