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Six young people from New York City, on their own and struggling to survive in the real world, find the companionship, comfort and support they get from each other to be the perfect antidote to the pressures of life.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Six young people from New York City, on their own and struggling to survive in the real world, find the companionship, comfort and support they get from each other to be the perfect antidote to the pressures of life.
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Episode 1
After Rachel leaves her fiancé at the altar, she moves in with Monica and finds that independence is not so easy, particularly without Daddy's credit cards.
Directed by James BurrowsWritten by Marta Kauffman, David CraneGuest stars John Allen Nelson, Clea Lewis, Cynthia Mann
Episode 2
Ross's lesbian ex-wife Carol is pregnant with his child, and he doesn't like her choice of last name for the baby. Rachel finds out that her ex-fiancé went on what would have been their honeymoon with her maid of honor.
Directed by James BurrowsWritten by Marta Kauffman, David CraneGuest stars Anita Barone, Joan Pringle, Christopher Miranda, Merrill Markoe, Mitchell Whitfield, Elliott Gould, Jessica Hecht, Christina Pickles
Episode 3
Monica finds it difficult to break up with her latest boyfriend whom everyone likes; Chandler is reunited with his beloved cigarettes; Phoebe receives a large sum of money.
Directed by James BurrowsWritten by Jeff Astrof, Mike SikowitzGuest stars Beth Grant, Jenifer Lewis, James Michael Tyler, Geoffrey Lower
Episode 4
While the men attend a hockey game and end up at a hospital, a delivery man accidentally brings a pizza meant for George Stephanopoulos, who lives across the street from the girls; they decide to peek at the former White House advisor with their binoculars.
Directed by James BurrowsWritten by Alexa JungeGuest stars Mary Pat Gleason, Marianne Hagan, Leesa Zelkin, Sean Whalen, Benjamin Caya, Michele Maika, James Michael Tyler
Episode 5
While Chandler and Phoebe decide to break up with their significant others on the same night, Ross helps Rachel do laundry and considers the evening a first date. Joey has Monica pose as his new girlfriend, because he wants to get back with the girl he just dumped.
Directed by Pamela FrymanWritten by Jeff Greenstein, Jeff StraussGuest stars Camille Saviola, Kim Gillingham, Jack Armstrong, Maggie Wheeler, James Michael Tyler
Episode 6
Joey gets his big film break when he's hired to be Al Pacino's stunt butt. Ross tries to be less conservative and Chandler thinks his fantasies have come true when he has an affair with a married woman.
Directed by Arlene SanfordWritten by Adam Chase, Ira UngerleiderGuest stars Sofia Milos
Episode 7
A power outage leaves Chandler stranded in an ATM vestibule with Victoria's Secret model Jill Goodacre, whom he desperately tries to impress, Ross tries to ask Rachel out on a date, and Joey learns that Monica used to be infatuated with him.
Directed by James BurrowsWritten by Jeff Astrof, Mike SikowitzGuest stars Jill Goodacre, Larry Hankin, Cosimo Fusco
Episode 8
Monica and Ross mourn the death of their grandmother with a little help from the gang, and Monica and her mom come to an unspoken understanding about the relationship between mothers and daughters. Meanwhile, Chandler is irritated by office speculation that he is gay.
Directed by James BurrowsWritten by Marta Kauffman, David CraneGuest stars Elinor Donahue, Stuart Fratkin, Nancy Cassaro, Elliott Gould, Christina Pickles, Carolyn Lowery, Marilyn Tokuda
Episode 9
Monica's first Thanksgiving dinner for the gang goes horribly wrong when they all run to the rooftop to see the runaway Underdog balloon from the parade.
Directed by James BurrowsWritten by Jeff Greenstein, Jeff StraussGuest stars Max Wright, Jessica Hecht, Jane Sibbett, James Michael Tyler, Lara Harris
Episode 10
The gang makes--then breaks--a pact to celebrate New Year's Eve without dates. Ross compensates for his loneliness by getting a roommate, a monkey named Marcel.
Directed by Peter BonerzWritten by Adam Chase, Ira UngerleiderGuest stars Vincent Ventresca, Hank Azaria, Wayne Péré, Sarah MacDonnell, Maggie Wheeler, James Michael Tyler
Episode 11
Chandler's romance-novelist mother comes to New York to visit him, and Joey catches her and Ross kissing.
Directed by James BurrowsWritten by Alexa JungeGuest stars Morgan Fairchild, Jay Leno, Cosimo Fusco, David Sederholm, James Michael Tyler
Episode 12
Everyone knows the sex of Ross's baby, except for Ross, who doesn't want to find out until it's born. Monica gives Paolo one of the dozen lasagnas she made for her aunt, who doesn't want them anymore because they've got meat in them.
Directed by Paul LazarusWritten by Adam Chase, Ira Ungerleider, Jeff Astrof, Mike SikowitzGuest stars Cosimo Fusco, Cynthia Mann, Jessica Hecht, Jane Sibbett, James Michael Tyler, Jo Jean Pagano
Episode 13
Chandler accidentally sees Rachel wandering around topless after her shower, so Rachel tries to even the score. And no one can stand Phoebe's new boyfriend, an irritating guy named Roger.
Directed by Alan MyersonWritten by Alexa JungeGuest stars Brenda Vaccaro, Lee Garlington, Robert Costanzo, Fisher Stevens
Episode 14
Ross's first date in nine years is on Valentine's Day with a beautiful neighbor. Susan and Carol, also out on a romantic date; end up at the same restaurant. Joey sets Chandler up on a blind date. And Phoebe, Rachel and Monica decide to spend the holiday building a boyfriend bonfire in their apartment.
Directed by James BurrowsWritten by Bill LawrenceGuest stars Nancy Valen, Joel Gretsch, Larry Poindexter, Jay Acovone, Heather Medway, Maggie Wheeler, Jessica Hecht, Jane Sibbett
Episode 15
Monica cooks a gourmet meal for a restaurateur looking for a new chef but, unfortunately, he's stoned. After working as a data processing permanent temp for five years, Chandler gets promoted. And Ross has a date with a beautiful colleague.
Directed by Alan MyersonWritten by Jeff GreensteinGuest stars Melora Hardin, Jon Lovitz, Fritzi Burr, Dorien Wilson, James Michael Tyler
Episode 16
Joey falls for Phoebe's twin sister, Ursula, making Phoebe feel neglected. Ross has doubts about parenthood when he attends Lamaze classes with Carol and Susan. Meanwhile, Chandler finds himself between a rock and a hard place, when he is told to fire an employee he is attracted to.
Directed by Michael LembeckWritten by Marta Kauffman, David CraneGuest stars Larry Hankin, Jennifer Grant, Helen Hunt, Michele Lamar Richards, Leila Kenzle, Dorien Wilson, Jessica Hecht, Jane Sibbett
Episode 17
When Rachel sprains her ankle and has no insurance, she cajoles Monica into trading identities so she can use Monica's coverage. When Phoebe's twin sister, Ursula, breaks Joey's heart, Phoebe tries to fix it.
Directed by Michael LembeckWritten by Marta Kauffman, David CraneGuest stars George Clooney, Noah Wyle, Alaina Reed Hall, Elliott Gould, James Michael Tyler
Episode 18
Tired of being referred to by customers as "Excuse me" Rachel interviews for a job as an assistant buyer at Saks Fifth Avenue. She also sees another side of the usually docile Ross when the girls face the boys during a not-so-friendly game of poker.
Directed by James BurrowsWritten by Jeff Astrof, Mike SikowitzGuest stars Beverly Garland, James Michael Tyler
Episode 19
The gang searches frantically for Marcel, who slipped out of the apartment while Rachel was baby-sitting him. Just as it looks as though Rachel and Ross might actually spend a romantic evening together, her ex-fiancé barges in and declares his love for her.
Directed by Peter BonerzWritten by Jeff Astrof, Mike SikowitzGuest stars Larry Hankin, Mitchell Whitfield, Megan Cavanagh, Angela Visser, Elisabeth Sjoli, James Michael Tyler
Episode 20
Rachel and Barry start dating again, which is kind of awkward since he's now engaged to Mindy, who wants Rachel to be her maid of honor. Meanwhile, Chandler goes nuts when a woman he likes won't return his phone calls.
Directed by Peter BonerzWritten by Doty AbramsGuest stars Jennifer Grey, Mitchell Whitfield, Lynn Clark, Christopher Miranda, James Michael Tyler
Episode 21
When Monica's credit card is stolen, she, along with Phoebe and Rachel, decide to catch the thief. Joey enlists his friends to help him come up with a less ethnic-sounding stage name. And Ross finds out that Marcel has reached sexual maturity and needs to be with other monkeys.
Directed by Gail MancusoWritten by Adam Chase, Ira UngerleiderGuest stars Harry Shearer, Claudia Shear, Karla Tamburrelli, James Michael Tyler, Philip Rayburn Smith
Episode 22
After losing his virginity to her, Monica's boyfriend reveals that he's a high school senior. When Phoebe temps as Chandler's secretary, she finds out a secret.
Directed by Robby BensonWritten by Alexa JungeGuest stars James Michael Tyler, Brian Buckner, Darryl Sivad, Stan Kirsch
Episode 23
As Monica's biological clock ticks away like a time bomb, Carol goes into labor. Ross, Susan and Phoebe end up getting locked in a closet just as Carol's about to give birth to the baby. And Rachel flirts with an OB/GYN.
Directed by James BurrowsWritten by Jeff Greenstein, Jeff Strauss, David Crane, Marta KauffmanGuest stars Carlo Imperato, Jonathan Silverman, Leah Remini, June Gable, Jackie Bright, Jessica Hecht, Jane Sibbett
Episode 24
Joey's new girlfriend wants to go to bed with him but he can't, yet. During Rachel's birthday party, Chandler accidentally lets it slip that Ross is in love with her. However, Ross is on his way to China and Rachel can't decide whether she wants to be more than friends with Ross.
Directed by Kevin S. BrightWritten by Chris BrownGuest stars Corinne Bohrer, Lauren Tom, Tommy Blaze, Kerrie Clark
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Jennifer AnistonRachel Green
Courteney CoxMonica Geller
Lisa KudrowPhoebe Buffay
Matt LeBlancJoey Tribbiani
Matthew PerryChandler Bing
David SchwimmerRoss Geller
Paul RuddMike Hannigan
Elle MacphersonJanine
NBCUnited States
Warner Bros. TelevisionUnited States
Bright/Kauffman/Crane ProductionsUnited States
