25 Years of Friends
After 25 years, Friends is still one of the most popular shows around. Whether it’s the humor, relatable story lines or the lovable characters, Friends has lasted a generation.
To celebrate Friends 25, the Friends social media pages are posting trivia, promotions and recipes. A Friends app has been launched and the show is coming to select theaters this month to celebrate. There are even special contests and prizes, such as a Friendsgiving event, with a backstage tour.
With the celebration of this special Friendsaversiary, it’s only fair that we count down the 25 best Friends episodes.
25. Season 3 episode 21: The One With A Chick and A Duck
Who could forget Chandler and Joey’s beloved pets? If only they didn’t have to give them away later in the series.
24. Season 6 episode 10: The One With The Routine
We all wish we could dance like Monica and Ross on Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve.
23. Season 5 episode 16: The One With The Cop
PIVOT! PIVOT! PIVOT! Such an iconic Friends moment.
22. Season 8 episode 24: The One Where Rachel Has A Baby: Part 2
Rachel finally has her baby!
21. Season 2 episode 3: The One Where Heckles Dies
We say goodbye to good ol’ Mr. Heckles; he’ll be missed.
20. Season 7 episode 6: The One With The Nap Partners
Honestly, we all wish we could take as good of a nap as Joey and Ross.
19. Season 2 episode 1: The One With Ross’s New Girlfriend
Our hearts broke as Rachel raced to the airport to tell Ross she loved him, but she was too late.
18. Season 4 episode 1: The One With The Jellyfish
If you get stung by a jellyfish, pee on it, and an 18 page letter is probably too long.
17. Season 4 episode 24: The One With Ross’s Wedding
The moment Ross said Rachel instead of Emily is the moment everyone cheered.
16. Season 1 episode 1: The Pilot
The first episode of such an iconic series will always have a special place in our hearts.
15. Season 2 episode 14: The One With The Prom Video
In this episode we find out just how much Ross has always loved Rachel, and it is the cutest.
14. Season 8 episode 1: The One After “I Do”
We find out Rachel is pregnant! But who is the father?
13. Season 8 episode 3: The One Where Rachel Tells
Everyone seems to know except Ross; however, it is officially revealed that Ross is the father of Rachel’s baby.
12. Season 6 episode 17: The One With Unagi
Always remember, the true essence of self defense is unagi.
11. Season 1 episode 24: The One Where Rachel Finds Out
This was the episode that started it all—the beginning of Ross and Rachel.
10. Season 4 episode 12: The One With The Embryos
An iconic heated trivia game leads to the girls losing their apartment to the boys.
9. Season 3 episode 15: The One Where Ross and Rachel Take A Break
WE WERE ON A BREAK! The real question is, were they?
8. Season 5 episode 24: The One In Vegas
First Monica and Chandler go to get married, then Ross and Rachel actually do get married… all around, this episode was full of twists.
7. Season 5 episode 8: The One With All The Thanksgivings
How could we forget the iconic turkey head?
6. Season 5 episode 14: The One Where Everyone Finds Out
They don’t know that we know that they know that we know.
5. Season 7 episode 24: The One With Monica and Chandler’s Wedding: Part 2
Even with all the mishaps, Chandler and Monica’s wedding still turns out perfect.
4. Season 10 episode 17: The Last One
She got off the plane! A perfect ending to a perfect series. Everyone ends up happy in this bittersweet episode.
3. Season 3 episode 9: The One With All The Football
The Thanksgiving dinner turned football game is a hilarious and charming episode to watch any time.
2. Season 6 episode 25: The One With The Proposal
Among all the drama with Richard coming back and Chandler trying to propose, when Monica finally proposes instead, it’s perfect.
1.Season 2 episode 7: The One Where Ross Finds Out
Ross and Rachel have a huge fight and end up screaming, yelling and locking doors. Then Ross comes back and they embrace and share true love’s kiss in the pouring rain. Is there any more romantic start to a relationship?
With all the exciting activities being put on to celebrate Friends 25 it’s sure to be a great celebration. Be sure to rewatch all your favorite episodes (or watch them for the first time) and make your own list for the top 25 episodes.
Darby Duncan is a senior here at St. Dominic. She is involved in CRU, pro-life club, chamber choir and theater. She is also involved in softball, lacrosse...