The Best 'Friends' Episodes Ever, Ranked

In this iconic episode, Phoebe discovers Monica and Chandler's secret relationship. Ugly Naked Guy's apartment becomes available, leading to a hilarious and memorable "they don't know that we know they know we know" situation as Phoebe tries to seduce Chandler. The phrase became an instant pop culture reference and the episode is remembered for its perfect comedic timing.

This classic episode sees Monica and Rachel challenging Joey and Chandler in a trivia game to determine who gets the bigger apartment. Ross turns quizmaster, asking questions about each other's lives, including the now-famous line "What is Chandler Bing's job?" It also features Phoebe getting embryos implanted as she attempts to become a surrogate for her brother Frank Jr., played by Giovanni Ribisi.

Taking place entirely within Monica and Rachel’s apartment while Ross attempts to get everyone ready for an important event at his museum, this bottle episode showcases each character’s unique eccentricities under pressure - from Joey wearing all of Chandler’s clothes at once (and hilariously mimicking his roommate) to Rachel obsessing over finding the perfect outfit. The high-stress atmosphere makes for a series of amusing and relatable moments.

Featuring one of Friends' most iconic moments, this episode sees Monica unearthing an old prom video from her teenage years. As they watch it together, Ross's long-standing crush on Rachel resurfaces when it becomes clear he was prepared to step in as her prom date when Chip didn't show up. This culminates in one of TV's most famous kisses between Ross and Rachel, encapsulating their romantic history beautifully. The quote "He's her lobster!" remains popular among fans today.

This Thanksgiving-themed episode features culinary disasters when Monica agrees to make three kinds of potatoes for dinner and Rachel mistakenly combines two recipes into one disastrous dessert - an English trifle with beef sauteed with peas and onions. Meanwhile, Ross tries to come clean about why Jack and Judy Geller don't like Chandler - because they think he smoked pot when it was actually Ross who did. This comedic chaos results in memorable quotes like "It tastes like feet!"

In this episode, the gang celebrates Thanksgiving by engaging in a competitive game of touch football. The Geller sibling rivalry between Ross and Monica takes center stage as they fight to win the "Geller Cup." Adding to the fun are Joey and Chandler's attempts to impress a Dutch woman named Margha (played by guest star Susanna Voltaire), and Rachel's ineptitude at sports. It remains a fan-favorite Thanksgiving episode.