The BEST Episodes of Friends from College
Every episode ever - ranked by fan votes!
Last Updated: Aug 15, 2021
Network: Netflix
A group of friends who went to Harvard together are now facing down their forties and experiencing a range of success, or lack thereof, both professionally and domestically. With interwoven and oftentimes complicated relationships with one another, the series is a comedic exploration of old friendships, former romantic entanglements and balancing adult life with nostalgia for the past.
#1 - The Wedding
Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired Jan 11, 2019
Max and Felix's big day arrives -- and so does the drama as secrets are revealed, confessions are made, and poorly timed punches are thrown.
7.58 
#2 - Free Fall
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired Jan 11, 2019
The gang attends an extreme funeral, Ethan gets an earful from Felix, and the awkward encounters keep on coming for Lisa.
7.39 
#3 - The Bachelor Party
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired Jan 11, 2019
Max wants a bachelor party that's, you know, classy. But Max ought to know -- you can't always get what you want.
7.36 
#4 - A Night of Surprises
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired Jul 14, 2017
The gang gets together to celebrate Sam’s 40th birthday, where Lisa suffers a crisis of conscience and Nick’s announcement catches everyone off guard.
7.36 
#5 - Fireworks
Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired Jan 11, 2019
When Ethan and Sam go public, Marianne, Nick and Max take the opportunity to practice their "casual faces." Lisa receives shocking news.
7.27 
#6 - Mission Impossible
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired Jul 14, 2017
Ethan and Lisa run the gauntlet to ensure their IVF is a success. Max and Felix celebrate a special occasion. Sam opens up.
7.25 
#7 - Out All Night
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired Jan 11, 2019
Sam, Nick and Marianne put on their dancing shoes. Lisa makes a surprising find. Max pushes Ethan to dip his toe into the dating pool.
7.22 
#8 - Second Wedding
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired Jul 14, 2017
Tensions flare, suspicions grow and mics drop at a lavish wedding reception, where Ethan takes his new persona out for a spin.
7.19 
#9 - The Engagement Party
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired Jan 11, 2019
The gang is forced to put on their happy faces and reconnect at Max's swanky engagement party, where "severe awkwardness" is everybody's plus-one.
7.10 
#10 - Party Bus
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired Jul 14, 2017
Ethan organizes a wine-tasting trip for his wife and friends, but his perfectly planned excursion hits a few bumps in the road.
7.05 
#11 - Grand Cayman
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired Jul 14, 2017
Lisa makes a big decision, Ethan and Sam reminisce about old times, Nick plays a prank, and Max makes an awkward confession.
7.05 
#12 - Old Habits
Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired Jan 11, 2019
Lisa and Charlie consider their future. Nick invites Lisa to crash his weekend with Merrill. Felix orders Max to stand up to Ethan.
7.04 
#13 - Storage Unit
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired Jan 11, 2019
Sam tries to halt Jon's shaming campaign. Ethan and Lisa take a stroll down nostalgia lane. Nick makes an effort to act his age.
7.02 
#14 - Connecticut House
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired Jul 14, 2017
Lisa’s new career gets off to a dubious start. Meanwhile, Marianne prepares for a play and Ethan proves himself a less-than-stellar petsitter.
6.94 
#15 - All-Nighter
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired Jul 14, 2017
Facing a brutal deadline, Ethan brainstorms ideas for his Y.A. novel. Meanwhile, Sam, Lisa and Marianne meet some admirers out on the town.
6.90 
#16 - Welcome to New York
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired Jul 14, 2017
Lisa and Ethan move to New York, reconnect with old college friends and learn that some secrets are harder to keep than others.
6.70