When you ask most people to name one beloved sitcom from the 90s or their favorite sitcom of all time, for that matter, odds are you will have a good number of people who mention “Friends.” This amazing sitcom truly took the world by storm. It was so popular and influential that even their hairstyles became famous. Remember “the Rachel” hairstyle? Of course, what really made the show notorious was the hilarious comedic writing and the memorable episodes, and that’s what we’re going to talk about today. The best episodes of “Friends.”
The show ran for 10 seasons, and each one was more amazing than the last. If you were a fan of the show, you would likely enjoy the entire series. But some episodes undoubtedly stick out. Of course, there’s the episode, The One Where Everybody Finds Out, where Phoebe learns that Chandler and Monica have been secretly dating. Another classic is the episode where we get to see Monica’s old prom video from high school when she looked much different. How about the one where Ross dresses up as the Holiday Armadillo or the various Thanksgiving episodes? Don’t forget the two-part episode about Monica and Chandler’s unforgettable wedding.
There are truly too many to count, but we’ll try our best here. We almost guarantee that five minutes after you’re done reviewing your favorites on this list, you’ll be sitting in front of your television streaming them all. With so many wonderful characters and funny jokes, it’s no wonder “Friends” has gone down in history. After this, if you’d like to learn about some other classics, check out our list of the very best sitcoms of all time.
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To determine the best episodes of Friends, 24/7 Tempo reviewed data on audience reception from IMDb. Episodes were ranked based on average IMDb user rating as of March 2024. In the case of a tie, the episode with the greater number of audience ratings was ranked higher.
25. The One with Unagi (Season 6, Episode 17)
- IMDb user rating: 8.9/10
- IMDb user reviews: 6,407
24. The One with the Jellyfish (Season 4, Episode 1)
- IMDb user rating: 8.9/10
- IMDb user reviews: 6,430
23. The One with the Two Parties (Season 2, Episode 22)
- IMDb user rating: 8.9/10
- IMDb user reviews: 6,570
22. The One Where Ross Finds Out (Season 2, Episode 7)
- IMDb user rating: 8.9/10
- IMDb user reviews: 6,888
21. The One with the Football (Season 3, Episode 9)
- IMDb user rating: 8.9/10
- IMDb user reviews: 7,039
20. The One Where No One’s Ready (Season 3, Episode 2)
- IMDb user rating: 8.9/10
- IMDb user reviews: 7,383
19. The One with the Blackout (Season 1, Episode 7)
- IMDb user rating: 8.9/10
- IMDb user reviews: 8,531
18. The One with the Red Sweater (Season 8, Episode 2)
- IMDb user rating: 9.0/10
- IMDb user reviews: 5,580
17. The One in Vegas: Part 2 (Season 5, Episode 24)
- IMDb user rating: 9.0/10
- IMDb user reviews: 5,848
16. The One with All the Resolutions (Season 5, Episode 11)
- IMDb user rating: 9.0/10
- IMDb user reviews: 5,968
15. The One with Ross’s Sandwich (Season 5, Episode 9)
- IMDb user rating: 9.0/10
- IMDb user reviews: 6,078
14. The One with Chandler in a Box (Season 4, Episode 8)
- IMDb user rating: 9.0/10
- IMDb user reviews: 6,395
13. The One with All the Thanksgivings (Season 5, Episode 8)
- IMDb user rating: 9.0/10
- IMDb user reviews: 6,551
12. The One with the Morning After (Season 3, Episode 16)
- IMDb user rating: 9.0/10
- IMDb user reviews: 6,606
11. The One with the Flashback (Season 3, Episode 6)
- IMDb user rating: 9.0/10
- IMDb user reviews: 6,725
10. The One with Monica and Chandler’s Wedding: Part 2 (Season 7, Episode 24)
- IMDb user rating: 9.1/10
- IMDb user reviews: 5,740
9. The One with Ross’s Wedding: Part 2 (Season 4, Episode 24)
- IMDb user rating: 9.1/10
- IMDb user reviews: 6,600
8. The One Where Ross Got High (Season 6, Episode 9)
- IMDb user rating: 9.1/10
- IMDb user reviews: 6,613
7. The One with the Videotape (Season 8, Episode 4)
- IMDb user rating: 9.2/10
- IMDb user reviews: 6,482
6. The One with the Proposal: Part 2 (Season 6, Episode 25)
- IMDb user rating: 9.2/10
- IMDb user reviews: 6,646
5. The One with the Rumor (Season 8, Episode 9)
- IMDb user rating: 9.2/10
- IMDb user reviews: 7,946
4. The One with the Prom Video (Season 2, Episode 14)
- IMDb user rating: 9.3/10
- IMDb user reviews: 8,684
3. The One with the Embryos (Season 4, Episode 12)
- IMDb user rating: 9.4/10
- IMDb user reviews: 9,451
2. The Last One (Season 10, Episode 17)
- IMDb user rating: 9.6/10
- IMDb user reviews: 16,446
1. The One Where Everybody Finds Out (Season 5, Episode 14)
- IMDb user rating: 9.7/10
- IMDb user reviews: 13,014