The BEST episodes of Friends season 3
Every episode of Friends season 3, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Friends season 3!
Rachel Green, Ross Geller, Monica Geller, Joey Tribbiani, Chandler Bing and Phoebe Buffay are six 20 something year-olds, living off one another in the heart of New York City. Over the course of ten years, this average group of buddies goes through massive mayhem, family trouble, past and future romances, fights, laughs, tears and surprises as they learn what it really means to be a friend.
#1 - The One with the Morning After (2)
Season 3 - Episode 16 - Aired 2/20/1997
Ross is guilt-ridden and tries to prevent Rachel from learning about what he did. When she finds out anyway, they have a fight. The other four friends are trapped in Monica's bedroom, forced to listen in.
#2 - The One with the Princess Leia Fantasy
Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/16/1996
Monica suffers from insomnia and depression following her breakup with Richard. Joey struggles to accept Chandler and Janice's relationship. Ross confides in Rachel about one of his fantasies.
#3 - The One with the Flashback
Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/31/1996
When Janice asks the gang if any of them have ever slept together, the friends flash back to three years earlier.
#4 - The One at the Beach
Season 3 - Episode 25 - Aired 5/15/1997
The gang goes to the beach and Phoebe meets a family friend with links to her past. Ross discovers that Rachel still loves him and must choose between her and Bonnie.
#5 - The One Where No One's Ready
Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/26/1996
A stressed Ross desperately and insistently tries to get the rest of the gang ready for a black tie event at the museum, while Joey and Chandler clash over personal belongings and personal space.
#6 - The One with the Chick and the Duck
Season 3 - Episode 21 - Aired 4/17/1997
Monica considers a dream job in Pete's new restaurant. Joey buys Chandler an unusual pet. Ross makes a sacrifice for Rachel.
#7 - The One Where Ross and Rachel Take A Break (1)
Season 3 - Episode 15 - Aired 2/13/1997
Ross seeks solace at a party after a bitter fight with Rachel. Phoebe dates a diplomat who needs an interpreter to communicate with her.
#8 - The One Where Chandler Can't Remember Which Sister
Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/9/1997
Ross is suspicious about Rachel's possible job offer from a good-looking stranger. And a drunken Chandler fools around with one of Joey's sisters, but can't remember which one.
#9 - The One Where Monica and Richard Are Just Friends
Season 3 - Episode 13 - Aired 1/30/1997
Monica's willpower is tested when she runs into Richard. Joey agrees to read Little Women while Rachel agrees to read The Shining. Phoebe's athletic date has a problem with his shorts.
#10 - The One with the Hypnosis Tape
Season 3 - Episode 18 - Aired 3/13/1997
Monica agrees to a date with one of her restaurant customers. Phoebe's half-brother visits and announces he is getting married. Chandler uses a hypnosis tape to quit smoking, with surprising results.
#11 - The One with the Tiny T-Shirt
Season 3 - Episode 19 - Aired 3/27/1997
Rachel goes on her first date after splitting from Ross. Joey develops a crush on his costar. Monica continues to date Pete, even though she is still not attracted to him.
#12 - The One with the Football
Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/21/1996
Old sibling rivalry between Monica and Ross resurfaces and postpones Thanksgiving dinner when the gang decide to play a game of "touch" football.
#13 - The One with the Metaphorical Tunnel
Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/10/1996
Chandler tries to get over his fear of commitment. Phoebe poses as Joey's agent after she forgets to tell him about an audition. Ross panics after seeing Ben play with a Barbie doll and tries to convince him to play with more manly toys.
#14 - The One with the Giant Poking Device
Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/14/1996
Chandler is devastated after Joey tells him he saw Janice kissing her ex-husband. Monica accidentally bumps Ben's head. Phoebe is paranoid about going to the dentist.
#15 - The One Where Rachel Quits
Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/12/1996
Rachel makes a rash decision after Gunther tells her she needs to be retrained. Phoebe tries to help Joey when he gets a job selling Christmas trees. And Ross accidentally breaks a girl's leg and tries to make it up to her.
#16 - The One with All the Jealousy
Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/16/1997
Ross becomes jealous of Mark. After Joey lies on his resume, he is forced to teach a dance to a Broadway cast. Monica dates a busboy who hates Americans.
#17 - The One with the Jam
Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/3/1996
Phoebe dates a man who thinks she is her twin sister. Monica uses her free time to make jam in an effort to get over Richard and considers insemination through a sperm bank.
#18 - The One with Frank Jr.
Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/17/1996
Phoebe's half-brother visits, but they have trouble bonding. Joey attempts to build an entertainment center. Ross is challenged to name the five celebrities he'd like to sleep with most.
#19 - The One Without the Ski Trip
Season 3 - Episode 17 - Aired 3/6/1997
Ross and Rachel compete to spend time with their friends following their break-up.
#20 - The One with the Race Car Bed
Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/7/1996
Monica buys a new bed from Janice's soon-to-be-ex-husband, but the wrong one is delivered. Rachel's attempts to have her father and Ross bond. Joey gets a job teaching a soap opera acting class.
#21 - The One with the Screamer
Season 3 - Episode 22 - Aired 4/24/1997
At the premiere of Joey's big play; Ross concludes that Rachel's date is insane. Joey gets upset when Kate is offered a job in Los Angeles. Phoebe is placed on hold by her phone company.
#22 - The One with Phoebe's Ex-Partner
Season 3 - Episode 14 - Aired 2/6/1997
Phoebe is reunited with her former singing partner. Chandler dates a woman with a prosthetic leg. Rachel's new job continues to put a strain on her relationship with Ross.
#23 - The One with Ross's Thing
Season 3 - Episode 23 - Aired 5/1/1997
Afflicted with a mysterious skin condition, Ross seeks medical help. Phoebe can't decide between two guys. Monica can't decide what to do about Pete when she thinks he is going to propose.
#24 - The One with the Ultimate Fighting Champion
Season 3 - Episode 24 - Aired 5/8/1997
Pete wants to become the Ultimate Fighting Champion, but Monica struggles to support him. Chandler has a problem with his new boss. Phoebe sets Ross up on a date.
#25 - The One with the Dollhouse
Season 3 - Episode 20 - Aired 4/10/1997
Rachel regrets setting up Chandler with her boss, Joanna. Monica's aunt dies and leaves her an antique dollhouse.