Top 10 Most Underrated Friends Episodes
#10: “The One Where Ross is Fine”
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We’re sure a certain section of “Friends” fans are saying, “Isn’t every episode the one where Ross is fine?” But regardless of how attractive you find David Schwimmer, this episode is a great showcase for him, as Ross is hilariously unable to hide the fact that he is decidedly NOT fine with Rachel and Joey’s new relationship. This leads to a delightfully disastrous dinner prepared by a drunken Ross. But the rest of the gang has some great stories this episode too, with Phoebe reconnecting with her brother, and Chandler repeatedly revealing unfortunate truths to children. But the big takeaway here is that you’ll really be craving some fuh-hee-tuhz!
#9: “The One Where Chandler Takes a Bath”
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Ross and Rachel having a kid together creates all sorts of changes for the group. For one, it leads to Joey developing a crush on Rachel. In this episode, a misunderstanding leads the group to mistakenly believe it’s Phoebe who he’s pining for. Ross and Rachel argue over baby names, while also learning the baby’s sex. But the title comes from the fact that Chandler discovers the joys of baths, and how relaxing they can be. All these stories dovetail beautifully, in a scene with the whole gang hanging out in the bathroom while Chandler is in the tub, with Joey’s crush revealed to (almost) everyone, and Ross and Rachel announcing that they’re having a girl.
#8: “The One With The Lottery”
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In this episode, the focus is squarely on the group pooling their money to buy lottery tickets once the jackpot reaches 300 million dollars. There are plenty of highlights, from their discussion of what they’d do with the money, to their bickering over tickets. But the real MVP is Phoebe, who, with help from an errant pigeon, shows them all what’s really important – their friendship. And while things don’t exactly work out how they’d have liked, seeing them get renewed hope for the future in other ways, like a child’s first word, or a new job, makes this one a winner in our books.
#7: “The One With Ross’ Inappropriate Song”
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This episode finds Phoebe meeting her boyfriend Mike’s snooty parents, who clash with Phoebe’s…well...distinct personality. Elsewhere, Chandler and Joey stumble across what they think could be a sex tape of Monica at her old beau Richard’s apartment. But the episode’s biggest highlight is Ross’ terrible choice in the song he sings to his baby daughter. In order to get Emma to laugh, he discovers that she likes Sir Mix-a-Lot’s infamous song regarding large posteriors. Although Rachel is initially disapproving, she changes her tune, so to speak, and the rest of the gang catches the two of them performing a duet. We like this one, and we “cannot lie.”
#6: “The One With The Two Parties”
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Misunderstandings and hijinks abound in this farcical episode. With Rachel’s parents not getting along, her birthday quickly morphs into a delicate balancing act when both show up for her party. The gang’s increasingly outrageous attempts to keep the two separated lead to all sorts of comedic gold. Also, the decidedly different tones of the two parties (fun and “Monica”) are another amusing source of conflict. Watching Ross fail to impress Rachel’s parents, against the backdrop of competing parties, and the general sense of barely controlled chaos makes it a unique and memorable episode that doesn’t get what it’s due.
#5: “The One Where Eddie Won’t Go”
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For as much as they usually swap apartments among themselves, the friends also get outsiders as roomies on occasion. One of the most memorable of these is Eddie, Chandler’s personal roommate from hell. A complete wackadoodle, Eddie invades Chandler’s personal space, and even when he’s asked to move out, he can’t seem to retain this information. Happily, Joey’s financial troubles prompt him to move back in. The girls also engage in a hilarious deep dive into female empowerment, with their guide containing a lot of bizarre metaphors and double entendres. Don’t let anyone steal your wind, ladies!
#4: “The One With All The Cheesecakes”
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Before we get to the eponymous desserts, this episode also features some great appetizers. Monica and Ross attend a wedding the former was snubbed from, and for good reason, it turns out. Meanwhile, Phoebe and Joey argue over keeping plans with each other, which becomes complicated when Phoebe’s old flame comes into town. Lastly, Rachel and Chandler are a duo that’s not often seen on “Friends,” but when they do get a chance to play off each other, it’s something special. This episode sees the pair discover amazingly delicious cheesecakes delivered to them by mistake. Their fight over them leads to a spill and one of the funniest ending lines in any “Friends” episode.
#3: “The One With The Ball”
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This episode may see all of the group members engage in some questionable endeavors, but it’s a surefire hit. Phoebe moving in with her boyfriend seems like a great idea…until he casually kills a bird. A definite deal breaker! Speaking of animals, Rachel spends way too much money on an ill-tempered hairless cat. The remaining friends, on the other hand, spend over a day literally throwing a ball around. The episode has a lot of what makes the show great – forward personal growth, relatable character choices, and some great irresponsible fun.
#2: “The One With Rachel’s Book”
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After Chandler and Monica get engaged, they discover that Monica’s parents have spent the money they were supposedly saving for her wedding. Although Chandler comes around to the idea of using up all his savings on the big day, the picture he paints of their future together makes them decide to prioritize their marriage instead. But along with this heartwarming storyline, we also get some hilarious comedic plots, like Ross massaging an old man with utensils, and Joey teasing Rachel about her choice in erotica. We’ll never look at salad spoons or vicars the same way again. Before we get to our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions: “The One With All The Resolutions” Who Knew That Chandler Being Unable to Be Sarcastic Would Be Just as Funny? “The One With Ross’ Tan” The Guy Has the Worst Luck with Cosmetic Anything! “The One With The Baby Shower” The Girls Have a Disastrous Shower, While the Guys Play the Best Game EVER! “The One Where Joey Loses His Insurance” Joey’s Hernia Adventure & Ross’ Terrible Fake Accent “The One With The Cat” Joey & Chandler Are Robbed & Phoebe’s Mom Is...a Cat?
#1: “The One With The Nap Partners”
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Monica and Chandler’s wedding dominates many of season seven’s storylines, and this episode sees Rachel and Phoebe competing over who gets to be Monica’s maid of honor. Meanwhile, Monica running into an old girlfriend of Chandler’s leads her to worry about his commitment to her, as well as an embarrassing apology from him. But as great as these plots are, the real draw for this unsung episode is Ross and Joey becoming nap buddies! Their inability to resist snuggling is simultaneously adorable and hysterical, particularly when the rest of the gang catches them in the act. Let’s not kid ourselves – we all want in on that cuddle!
