This is a brief guide to each episode of Friends, it will be updated as much as I can.
Series1, Series 2, Series 3, Series 4
The One where it all Began
This pilot programme introduces the six twentysomething friends. Rachel dumps Mr Patato Head at the alter.
The One with the Sonogram at the End
Stunned to learn that his ex-wife Carol is pregnant with their child, Ross is invited to her first sonogram (scan) - along with her new lesbian lover. Meanwhile, Monica holds a disastrous dinner party for her demanding parents.
The One with the Thumb
Monica has a new man who is a big hit with her friends; Chandler starts smoking again and a bizarre chain of events brings Phoebe an unexpected and large sum of money.The One with George Stephanopoulous
An evening at a hockey game ends badly for the guys while the girls get excited when they discover President Clinton's sexy top aide is living within spying distance just across the street.The One with the East German Laundry Detergent
Ross and Rachel wash their dirty laundry in public.The One with the Butt
Joey gets a film role as a stand-in for Al Pacino's butt. Ross tries to be less conservative and Chandler thinks his fantasies have come true when he has an affair with a married woman (SOPHIA MILOS).The One with the Blackout
A power failure leaves Chandler trapped in a bank's ATM lobby with only gorgeous model (JILL GOODACRE) for company.The One where Nana Dies Twice
When their grandmother dies, Ross and Monica help their parents (ELLIOTT GOULD and CHRISTINA PICKLES) with the arrangements. The rest of the gang attend the funeral which affects them all in different ways.The One Where Underdog Gets Away
Monica plans a cosy Thanksgiving feast in her apartment for her friends but things start to go badly wrong.The One with the Monkey
Ross arives at the New Years Eve party with his new companion, a pet monkey named Marcel, who is mare compatable with the groupe than he is.The One With Mrs Bing
Chandler's flamboyant mother (MORGAN FAIRCHILD) pays a visit since she's appearing on Tonight With Jay Leno (who appears as himself), leaving chaos behind her.
The One With the Dozen Lasagnas
Phoebe has some bad news for Rachel about her Italian boyfriend and Monica is lumbered with a rejected mass order of lasagne.The One With The Boobies
There's a double bill of the award-winning American sitcom today starting with the one where Chandler happens to catch Rachel in the nude and quite naturally, she feels the 'favour' should be returned.The One With The Candy Hearts
It's Valentine's Day and, out on his first date in nine years, Ross meets up with his ex- wife. Meanwhile, Monica, Phoebe and Rachel rebel against the spirit of the day by burning mementoes of past relationships.The One With The Stoned Guy
JON LOVITZ (A League Of Their Own) stars as the owner of a fancy restaurant where Monica applies for the chef's position but unfortunately, he's a little high on illicit substances when he tries the gourmet feast she prepares for him.The One With Two Parts (part 1)
The first part of a double feature cross-over with American sitcom Mad About You.plays twin sisters Phoebe and Ursula who actively dislike each other. Unfortunately, no-one can tell them apart and a series of mis-recognitions ensue not least for Joey who is quite taken with Ursula.The One With Two Parts (part 2)
Rachel and Monica squabble over two handsome doctors (ER stars George Clooney and Noah Wyle) while Ross ponders his impending fatherhood with his own father.The One With All the Poker
The girls lose money in a poker game with the boys but after getting advice from champion card player Aunt Iris (BEVERLY GARLAND), they demand a rematch.The One Where The Monkey Gets Away
Rachel accidentally lets Ross' pet monkey escape and the friends have to form a search party. She then finds out that her best friends is engaged to marry her fiancee.The One With the Evil Orthodontist
Rachel reunites with her ex-fiancé, Harry even though he's engaged to her best friend Mindy. Meanwhile Chandler agonises over a wonderful woman who fails to call him after their first date.The One With the Fake Monica
Someone is pretending to be Monica, using her credit card numbers and having the sort of fun time Monica wishes she could have! Meanwhile Ross' pet monkey has become sexually mature and starting to harrass everyone in sight.The One With the Ick Factor
Monica finds out more than she wants to know about her latest love; Phoebe gets a temporary job working for Chandler and Ross rushes to the hospital where his ex-wife is giving birth.The One With the Birth
When Carol gives birth, Ross and Susan almost miss out while Joey befriends an unmarried and very pregnant woman.The One Where Rachel Finds Out
Last in the series. Ross has secretly been in love with Rachel since ninth grade. When the truth emerges by accident, Rachel hesitates, against the advice of their friends. After a boring date with another man, she decides to try dating Ross - but there's disappointment in store.
The One With Ross' New Girlfriend
Romantic complications ensue for Rachel when Chandler reveals that Ross has loved her since high school. Ross returns home from China with a new girlfriend Julie. Phoebe cut some of her Friends hair but messes up when she mistakes Demi Moore for Dudly Moore and give a Dudly cut.The One With The Breast Milk
Phoebe unwittingly disgusts everyone while Joey gets into a competitive spiral with a fellow cologne salesman.The One Where Heckles Dies
A neighbour dies but has remembered Monica and Rachel in his will - his strange possessions have some lessons for all of the group.The One With Phoebe's Husband
Everyone is surprised when Phoebe's husband shows up.The One With Five Steaks And An Eggplant
The friends want to give Ross a birthday party but disagree on how much to spend. Meanwhile Monica gets promoted and learns a tough lesson.The One With The Baby On The Bus
Matt and Chandler baby-sit baby Ben and find him a babe-magnet until they accidentally leave him on a city bus. Meanwhile, Phoebe loses her job as singer at Central Perk to Stephanie.The One Where Ross Finds Out
Dramatic developments occur in Ross and Rachel's relationship. Chandler regrets asking Monica to help him lose weight.The One With The List
Rachel makes a painful discovery about Ross while Monica's new boss gives her an impossible task - 'selling' an evil tasting chocolate substitute.The One With Phoebe's Dad
Phoebe realises that the man who has always been presented to her as her father is in fact a model in a photo frame.The One With Russ
Having received dreadful acting reviews, a subdued Joey hits another career crisis when he is offered a role in a daytime soap on condition that he sleeps with the casting director. Meanwhile, Rachel starts dating a new guy called Russ - who bears an uncanny resemblance to Ross.The One With The Lesbian Wedding
In one of the most talked-about Friends episodes, US Speaker of the House, Newt Gingrich's sister CANDACE GINGRICH, guest stars as the minister who performs the wedding ceremony between Carol and Susan - with Ross helping his ex-wife prepare for her nuptials.The One after the Superbowl (part 1)
In this star-studded two-parter, Ross enlists the help of zookeeper (DAN CASTELLANETA - the voice of Homer Simpson) in the search for his former pet monkey. Joey starts dating a besotted fan (BROOKE SHIELDS) and Phoebe falls for handsome librarian Rob Donnan (CHRIS ISAAK).The One After The Superbowl (part two)
Having landed a major part in a daytime soap-opera, Joey gets into trouble when he dates the obsessed fan Erika (BROOKE SHIELDS). Ross finds out from the zoo keeper (DAN CASTELLANETA) that his former pet monkey Marcel is pursuing a career in film and television. Meanwhile, Monica is busy getting herself a date with JEAN-CLAUDE VAN DAMME; however, that's nothing: Chandler is busy stripping naked for JULIA ROBERTS.The One With the Prom Video
An old home video shows Monica and Rachel preparing for the prom and a side of Ross that Rachel finds hard to resist. Jeoy gives Chandler a braclet.The One Where Ross and Rachel... You Know
Monica hosts a party and among the guests is a handsome, sophisticated doctor (TOM SELLECK). The only problem? He's old enough to be her father.The One Where Joey Moves Out
Monica introduces her middle-aged boyfriend Richard to her surprised parents (CHRISTINA PICKLES and ELLIOT GOULD) while Chandler and Joey have a severe falling out.The One Where Eddie Moves In
Joey wants to move back in with Chandler but there is just a tiny problem - the new roomate, Eddie (ADAM GOLDBERG). And for Phoebe, recording a video of one of her songs must be the first step on the road to stardom.The One Where Dr Ramoray Dies
Monica and Richard experience the same romantic problems as Rachel and Ross. Joey's ill-advised comments to a fan magazine threaten his acting career.The One Where Eddie Won't Go
Just as Chandler is considering throwing out his roommate, Joey is trying to find somewhere else to live. Meanwhile, the girls discover their spirituality.The One Where Old Yeller Dies
Chandler and Joey are pleasantly surprised when they get on with Monica's new boyfriend, Phoebe gets depressed when she discovers some films don't have happy endings and Rachel resents Ross planning the rest of their lives together.The One With The Bullies
Chandler and Joey are turfed off their Central Perk sofa by a pair of bullies and Phoebe encounters some long-lost family members.The One With Two Parties
Rachel gets a real surprise at her birthday party - her parents show up unexpectedly.The One With The Chicken Pox
When Phoebe catches chicken pox, her chances for romance with a former lover are almost ruined. Meanwhile, Monica worries that she might be too weird for RichardThe One With Barry And Mindy's Wedding
Rachel is bridesmaid at her ex-fiance's wedding while Monica and Richard's relationship is jeopardised when the subject of children comes up.
The One With The Princess Leia Fantasy
Ross confides a sexual fantasy to Rachel who can, of course, keep a secret. For about a nano-second. Meanwhile, Chandler resumes an old relationship.
The One Where No One's Ready
It's Ross' big night - he's making a speech at the museum and, of course, the other five will all be there to offer moral support. Except there's 20 minutes until the start and not one of them is ready.The One With The Jam
Phoebe is stalked by a man. Meanwhile Monica becomes broody again.The One With The Metaphorical Tunnel
Chandler is wondering about the importance of commitment, while Joey discovers he has a weird new agent.The One With Frank Jr
Phoebe's attempts to introduce her visiting half brother Frank Jr to the delights of city life and leaves him thinking she works in a brothel while Ross can hardly believe his luck when ISABELLA ROSSELLINI, high on his fantasy list, drops into Central Perk.The One with the Flashback
When Janice enquires whether any of the friends have ever dated one another, everyone reminisces about a period of time three years ago, and some secrets are revealed.The One with the Race Car Bed
Returning a wrongly delivered bed to the store, Joey sees Janice passionately kissing the husband she is supposed to be divorcing in favour of Chandler. Meanwhile, Rachel is upset when her father, Dr Leonard Green, clashes with Ross.The One with the Giant Poking Device
Chandler and Janice make a difficult decision about their relationship; meanwhile, Phoebe worries that she's killed the ugly naked guy so Joey devises a cunning way of finding out whether he's really dead.The One With The Football
It's Thanksgiving Day and a good-natured football game between the friends reveals some serious rivalries.The One Where Rachel Quits
Rachel wonders if she'll ever get another job after quitting Central Perk while Ross has to start selling cookies after breaking a little girl's leg - trust us, it will all make sense.The One Where Chandler Can't Remember
Rachel meets a handsome stranger who helps her get a job - but is he only interested in her career; and Chandler faces family problems.The One With All The Jealousy
Ross over reacts whern Rachel starts working with a handsome, sexy guy while Monica is getting more and more enamoured of a sexy waiter.The One Where Monica And Richard Are Friends
When Monica and Richard accidentally meet, they decide they should remain just friends - with dire results.The One With Phoebe's Ex-Partner
Phoebe's ex-singing partner wants to make Phoebe's signature song 'Smelly Cat', a commercial success and Chandler dates a woman with a handicap.The One Where Ross And Rachel Take A Break
Phoebe becomes involved with a foreign diplomat and Ross becomes involved with another woman after a fight with Rachel.The One The Morning After
Ross wakes up to find that Chloe is in the bed with him and they have, kind of, you know. And this is, of course, the perfect time for Rachel to pop round to tell Ross she realises how much she really love and trusts him.The One Without The Ski Trip
Ross and Rachel are avoiding each other, but one way or another they are forcing their friends to choose between them - which leads to a large number of difficulties.The One With The Hypnosis Tape
Phoebe is distraught when her brother wants... to marry a woman twice his age. While working as a waitress, Monica gets a tip from an admirer worth a small fortune. A hypnosis tape makes Chandler act like a woman.The One With The Tiny T-Shirt
Ross is upset when Rachel returns his personal belongings and dates Mark.The One With The Dollhouse
Joey thinks he's found his true love while Rachel's boss starts dating Chandler - which causes problems with Rachel.The One With A Chick And A Duck
When Pete buys a restaurant, Monica must make a difficult decision. Ross makes a sacrifice for Rachel and Joey buys Chandler an unusual pet.The One With The Screamer
Ross tries to convince Rachel that her date is psychotic while Joey's play gets terrible reviews but his romance with his co-star is blossoming.The One With Ross's Thing
Ross finds a strange growth on his buttocks, Phoebe can't choose between two guys and Monica's boyfriend surprises her.The One With The Ultimate Fighting Champion
Monica finds herself dating a guy who wants to be the Ultimate Fighting Champion. Meanwhile, Chandler finds that his male boss concentrates to much of his enthusiasmon his butt and there's something to savour at Central Perk when the group overhear a scandalous conversation between Chris and Tomas.The One At The Beach
The friends stay at a beach house. Phoebe meets someone who knows details about her family while Rachel becomes jealous of Ross' uninhibited girlfriend.
The One With the Jellyfish
Ross loves dating Rachel again--but hates what he did to accomplish the reconciliation. Phoebe gets to know her mother.The One With The Cat
Phoebe thinks her adoptive mother's spirit inhabits a stray cat. Chandler and Joey get Robbed.The One With the Cuffs
Monica tries to prove her mother wrong while Chandler gets into the most embarrassing of situations while dating Rachel's boss.The One With The Ballroom Dancing
Joey makes an odd deal with the building superintendent to prevent him from evicting Rachel and Monica. Phoebe wants to date her sexy massage client.The One With Joey's Girlfriend
Ross and Rachel's relationship looks rockier than ever as they try to outdo each other by dating beautiful people - but while the jealousy abounds Ross's date misreads the situation and thinks he's the babysitter and Rachel's date is so immature she begins to feel like she is his baby-sitter. Joey's love life takes a turn for the better as he introduces new girlfriend Kathy to the Central Perk regulars. But when Chandler can hardly speak two words to Kathy Joey is offended thinking he doesn't like her - how wrong can Joey be. Phoebe meanwhile is enjoying a new sultry singing voice caused by a cold, but as this goes she uses desperate measures to become sick again.The One With The Dirty Girl
As Joey's relationship with Kathy continues, Chandler still can't shake his feelings for her. With her birthday approaching Chandler decides to get an early version of her favourite book as a gift. Ross's (DAVID SCHWIMMER) love life seems to be improving - to Rachel's irritation - as he begins dating Cheryl. But as Ross starts to get intimate with her, he discovers her alarming secret - she is the dirtiest girl in the world, with her apartment strewn with garbage - enough to give Monica nightmares for life.The One Where Chandler Crosses The Line
The creative and trendsetting sitcom bubbles with tension this week as Chandler can no longer hide his feelings for Joey's girlfriend Kathy, leading to an explosive confrontation with Joey. Although Joey had decided to see other women as well as Kathy, Chandler advises him to take the plunge and settle on just one woman - but preferably not Kathy.
Unfortunately, while Joey is making up his mind Chandler and Kathy find themselves alone in the bachelor pad and kiss. Racked with guilt Chandler decides to shower Joey with gifts - the ultimate present being a TV "which appears from nowhere" hidden in a huge entertaiment centre. But with a totally revamped flat complete with their favourite TV chairs even Joey becomes suspicious - will this be the end of their friendship? Meanwhile, Rachel and Monica are forced into buying earplugs as Ross decides to revamp his questionable musical talents and unleash "The Sound" - his teenage musical solo act - on the Central Perk regulars. With Phoebe shamelessly encouraging Ross to perform, it looks as though earplugs might have to be issued to all the regulars at the door.The One With Chandler In A Box
Joey is still mad at Chandler for kissing Kathy while Joey was dating her. After discussing the situation with Joey, Chandler agrees to a unique punishment: on Thanksgiving evening, he will be confined inside a box to think about what he did.
