The WORST Episodes of Friends

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 Mac and C.H.E.E.S.E.

Season 6 - Episode 20 - Aired Apr 13, 2000

Joey gets an audition for the lead character in a new TV show. When the audition is rescheduled, Chandler takes the message and forgets to tell Joey.

7.09

2,956 votes

Directors: Kevin S. Bright

Writers: Doty Abrams

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#2 - The One with Joey's Interview

Season 8 - Episode 19 - Aired Apr 4, 2002

Joey prepares for an interview with Soap Opera Digest. He reminisces about his past acting experiences, his friends, and his romantic life.

7.21

2,633 votes

Directors: Gary Halvorson

Writers: Doty Abrams

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#3 - The One with the Invitation

Season 4 - Episode 21 - Aired Apr 23, 1998

Ross and Emily discuss who to invite to their wedding. Ross and Rachel each reminisce about their up-and-down relationship.

7.22

3,211 votes

Directors: Peter Bonerz

Writers: Seth Kurland

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#4 - The One with the Vows

Season 7 - Episode 21 - Aired May 3, 2001

Chandler and Monica are faced with writing their wedding vows. They turn to memories of past events to help them.

7.31

2,660 votes

Directors: Gary Halvorson

Writers: Doty Abrams

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#5 - The One with Christmas in Tulsa

Season 9 - Episode 10 - Aired Dec 12, 2002

Chandler is stuck in Tulsa for Christmas with an attractive co-worker, worrying Monica.

7.34

2,831 votes

Directors: Kevin S. Bright

Writers: Doty Abrams

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#6 - The One Where Rachel Smokes

Season 5 - Episode 18 - Aired Apr 8, 1999

Rachel decides to start smoking in order to avoid missing important meetings with her boss. Joey auditions for a soup commercial with Ross's son Ben. Monica and Phoebe plan a surprise birthday party for Rachel.

7.40

3,207 votes

Directors: Todd Holland

Writers: Michael Curtis

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#7 - The One with Phoebe's Husband

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired Oct 12, 1995

The gang is amazed to learn that Phoebe married a gay Canadian ice dancer to help him get his green card. Ross seeks relationship advice from Rachel.

7.46

3,489 votes

Directors: Gail Mancuso

Writers: Alexa Junge

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#8 - The One with Joey's New Girlfriend

Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired Oct 30, 1997

Chandler develops feelings for Joey's new girlfriend. Ross and Rachel try to make each other jealous. Phoebe desperately tries to catch a cold after discovering that it makes her singing voice sexier.

7.48

3,225 votes

Directors: Gail Mancuso

Writers: Greg Malins, Michael Curtis

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#9 - The One Where They're Going to Party!

Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired Dec 11, 1997

Chandler and Ross's college friend is coming to town. Joanna squashes Rachel's chance at a promotion. Monica must choose between a steady job as head chef of a restaurant or keeping her catering business with Phoebe.

7.48

3,105 votes

Directors: Peter Bonerz

Writers: Andrew Reich, Ted Cohen

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#10 - The One with Joey's Big Break

Season 5 - Episode 22 - Aired May 13, 1999

Joey gets offered a lead part in a movie shooting outside of Las Vegas. Meanwhile, Rachel gets an eye infection and Phoebe is mad at Ross.

7.49

3,234 votes

Directors: Gary Halvorson

Writers: Shana Goldberg-Meehan, Wil Calhoun

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#11 - The One with the Ride Along

Season 5 - Episode 20 - Aired Apr 29, 1999

As the date for Emily's remarriage draws closer, the group tries to keep Ross distracted. As a result, Ross and the other guys get invited to take a ride along with Gary.

7.49

3,093 votes

Directors: Gary Halvorson

Writers: Seth Kurland, Shana Goldberg-Meehan

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#12 - The One with the Yeti

Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired Nov 5, 1998

The gang become frustrated with Emily's demands to Ross. Monica and Rachel mistake their new neighbor for a yeti. Phoebe receives a fur coat as a family heirloom from her mother.

7.50

3,184 votes

Directors: Gary Halvorson

Writers: Alexa Junge

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#13 - The One with the Joke

Season 6 - Episode 12 - Aired Jan 13, 2000

Chandler and Ross fight over ownership of a joke and Joey starts working at Central Perk.

7.50

3,093 votes

Directors: Gary Halvorson

Writers: Andrew Reich, Shana Goldberg-Meehan, Ted Cohen

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#14 - The One with the Tea Leaves

Season 8 - Episode 17 - Aired Mar 7, 2002

Joey is avoiding Rachel and she tries to draw him into conversation. Phoebe resumes reading tea leaves. Ross tries to retrieve his favorite shirt from Mona's.

7.50

2,830 votes

Directors: Gary Halvorson

Writers: R. Lee Fleming Jr., Steven Rosenhaus

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#15 - The One with Rachel's Date

Season 8 - Episode 5 - Aired Oct 25, 2001

Phoebe begins dating a guy who works for Monica, while Joey sets Rachel up on a date with one of his co-stars.

7.51

2,942 votes

Directors: Gary Halvorson

Writers: Brian Buckner, Sebastian Jones

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#16 - The One with the Cat

Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired Oct 2, 1997

Phoebe believes that her adoptive mother's spirit resides in a cat. Monica goes on a date with Rachel's high-school boyfriend. Meanwhile, Joey and Chandler are robbed.

7.51

3,333 votes

Directors: Shelley Jensen

Writers: Amy Toomin Straus, Jill Condon

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#17 - The One with the Ultimate Fighting Champion

Season 3 - Episode 24 - Aired May 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.

7.51

2,926 votes

Directors: Robby Benson

Writers: Mark J. Kunerth, Pang-Ni Landrum, Scott Silveri, Shana Goldberg-Meehan

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#18 - The One with the Dollhouse

Season 3 - Episode 20 - Aired Apr 10, 1997

Rachel regrets setting up Chandler with her boss, Joanna. Monica's aunt dies and leaves her an antique dollhouse.

7.51

3,166 votes

Directors: Terry Hughes

Writers: Wil Calhoun

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#19 - The One with the Apothecary Table

Season 6 - Episode 11 - Aired Jan 6, 2000

Rachel orders an apothecary table from a store that Phoebe hates. Janine and Joey double date with Chandler and Monica.

7.51

3,223 votes

Directors: Kevin S. Bright

Writers: Brian Boyle, Zachary Rosenblatt

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#20 - The One with the Sonogram at the End

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired Sep 29, 1994

Ross finds out his ex-wife is pregnant. Rachel returns her engagement ring to Barry. Monica becomes stressed when her and Ross's parents come to visit.

7.52

5,239 votes

Directors: James Burrows

Writers: David Crane, Marta Kauffman

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#21 - The One with the Stain

Season 8 - Episode 7 - Aired Nov 8, 2001

Chandler hires a maid, whom Monica suspects is stealing her clothing. Eric breaks up with Ursula to be with Phoebe.

7.53

3,039 votes

Directors: Kevin S. Bright

Writers: R. Lee Fleming Jr.

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#22 - The One with the Lesbian Wedding

Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired Jan 18, 1996

Rachel's mom comes to visit with big news. Monica caters Carol and Susan's wedding. Phoebe becomes 'possessed' by the spirit of a recently deceased client.

7.53

3,365 votes

Directors: Thomas Schlamme

Writers: Doty Abrams

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#23 - The One with Joey's Bag

Season 5 - Episode 13 - Aired Feb 4, 1999

Monica gives Chandler a painful massage. Phoebe's grandmother dies and she is shocked at who comes to the funeral. Rachel gives Joey a "shoulder bag" for an audition.

7.53

3,043 votes

Directors: Gail Mancuso

Writers: Michael Curtis, Seth Kurland

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#24 - The One with Rachel's Book

Season 7 - Episode 2 - Aired Oct 12, 2000

Phoebe temporarily moves in with Ross, bringing her massage parlor with her. Joey discovers that Rachel has been reading a trashy romance novel. Monica finds out her parents spent her wedding money.

7.54

3,190 votes

Directors: Michael Lembeck

Writers: Andrew Reich, Ted Cohen

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#25 - The One That Could Have Been (1)

Season 6 - Episode 15 - Aired Feb 17, 2000

Barry and Mindy's impending divorce prompts the gang to fantasize about what their lives might be like if they'd all taken different courses.

7.54

3,181 votes

Directors: Michael Lembeck

Writers: Adam Chase, Greg Malins

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