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This list of the best seasons of Friends is listed from best to worst with pictures of DVD covers when available. Hardcore fans of the series often argue over what the greatest season of Friends is, which is exactly why this ranked list was created. If you're looking for the top 10 Friends episodes, or even the Worst Friends episodes, this list has you covered. Every season of Friends is listed below.  Each season of Friends has at least one memorable episode, so it isn't necessarily easy to figure out what the top season is. If you want to answer the questions, "What is the best season of Friends?" and "Which season of Friends is the best?" then this list will have you covered.  Friends is arguably the most popular sitcom of the '90s, and remains a fan favorite to this day. Starring Jennifer Aniston, Courtney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry, and David Schwimmer, Friends tells the story of six friends in their mid-twenties trying to figure out life in Manhattan, New York. Vote up the best seasons of Friends below, and be sure to let us know what you think in the comment section.Â
The fifth season of Friends premiered on September 24, 1998 and contains 24 episodes. This season focuses on the budding romance between Chandler and Monica.
This season features several unforgettable episodes including "The One with the Triplets," "The One with All the Thanksgivings," and "The One with the Ride-Along."
Memorable moments from Season 5 include:
- Phoebe gives birth to triplets. - Ross and Rachel drunkenly decide to get married in Las Vegas. - Ugly Naked Guy moves out of his apartment and Ross moves in.
The fourth season of Friends premiered on September 25, 1997 and contains 24 episodes. This season finds Joey and Chandler involved in a love triangle.
This season features several unforgettable episodes including: "The One with the Jellyfish," "The One with Chandler in a Box," and "The One with the Embryos."
Memorable moments from Season 4 include:
- Phoebe meets her birth mother. - Chandler agrees to be locked in a box to atone for kissing Joey's girlfriend. - Ross says Rachel's name during his wedding to Emily.
The third season of Friends premiered on September 19, 1996 and contains 25 episodes. This season primarily focuses on Ross and Rachel's relationship.
This season features several unforgettable episodes including: "The One Where No One's Ready," "The One Where Rachel Quits," and "The One at the Beach."
Memorable moments from Season 3 include:
- Ross insists that he and Rachel were "on a break" when he slept with another woman. - Phoebe believes that she is cursed. - Ross learns that Rachel still has feelings for him.
The second season of Friends premiered on September 21, 1995 and contains 24 episodes. This season focuses on deepening the romantic and friendship relationships between the main characters.
This season features several unforgettable episodes including: "The One with the Lesbian Wedding," "The One After the Superbowl (Part 1 & 2)," and "The One with the Prom Video."
Memorable moments from Season 2 include:
- Joey gets a stalker, played by Brooke Shields. - Monica dates her father's friend Dr. Richard Burke, played by Tom Selleck. - Rachel sees a video that proves Ross' love for her.
The sixth season of Friends premiered on September 23, 1999 and contains 25 episodes. This season primarily focuses on the romantic relationships of Ross and Rachel and Chandler and Monica.
This season features several unforgettable episodes including: "The One After Vegas," "The One with the Apothecary Table," and "The One with the Proposal (Part 1 & 2)."
Memorable moments from Season 6 include:
- Chandler proposing to Monica, who says yes. - Phoebe learns that her twin sister is making adult films. - Ross teaches Rachel and Phoebe about unagi.
The seventh season of Friends premiered on October 12, 2000 and contains 24 episodes. This season primarily revolves around Monica and Chandler's pending nuptials.
This season features several unforgettable episodes including: "The One with the Nap Partners," "The One with All the Cheesecakes," and "The One with Monica and Chandler's Wedding( Part 1 & 2)."
Memorable moments from Season 7 include:
- Joey and Chandler enjoy cuddling up together for naps. - Phoebe gets her first bike. - Monica and Chandler get married.
