  Bring it. In series order: 113 The One with the Boobies Chandler accidentally walks in on Rachel after a shower and sees her breasts, leading to a series of shower peepings. Phoebe's new psychiatrist boyfriend, Roger, depresses and angers everyone. Joey finds out his dad has been having an affair with Ronni, a pet mortician, for six years; he insists his dad either break it off or confess, but it turns out his mom already knew--and didn't want it to stop. You're too harsh on series 1, Mole. There are plenty of great episodes, this being one of them.
I do agree that the episode with the bloke from Highlander (TV series) is bollocks, though. Best line: Roger: Well, I'm not... I'm not at all surprised they feel that way. Phoebe: You're not? See, that's why you're so great! Roger: Actually it's... it's quite, you know... typical behaviour when you have this kind of dysfunctional group dynamic.
You know, this kind of co-dependent, emotionally stunted, sitting in your stupid coffee house with your stupid big cups which, I'm sorry, might as well have nipples on them, and you're all, like, "Oh, define me! Define me! Love me, I need love! " 214 The One With The Prom Video Joey, now earning money, gives Chandler an expensive (and gaudy) gold bracelet. Joey is hurt when he finds out Chandler doesn't like it. Monica has a job interview with a restaurant manager who has a salad fetish.
Rachel's starting to date again, which prompts Ross to interfere... until she makes it clear that they are never going to get together. Phoebe shares her "lobster" theory. Jack and Judy Geller come by to drop off some of Monica's things; they're turning her room into a gym. Monica tells them about losing her job, but she just can't get the courage to ask them for money. Amongst Monica's items from home is a video of herself and Rachel preparing for their Senior Prom. Rachel's pre-surgery nose, Monica's large stature, and Ross' "Mr. Kotter" look are featured.
In the video, Rachel's date doesn't show up and she's distraught about having to miss her own Prom. Ross prepares to take her, but just before this is revealed, Rachel's date shows up. Rachel, watching the video for the first time, is so moved by Ross' compassion for her that she forgives him for "the list" and kisses him passionately. Monica discovers some unexpected footage of her parents at the end of the video tape. Come on, the prom video one is the best episode ever. Some episodes make you piss yourself, some make you cry.
This does both. Best line: Mrs. Geller (on video): Get a shot of Monica. Where's Monica? Monica (on video): Over here dad. Mr. Geller (on video): Wait, how do you zoom out? There she is.
Joey: Some girl ate Monica! Monica: Shut up, the camera adds ten pounds. Chandler: Uh, so how many cameras are actually on you? 217 The One Where Eddie Moves In Joey shows his friends his new apartment, which (unfortunately) he decorated himself. A record producers signs Phoebe to make a video of Smelly Cat, but dubs in someone else's voice. Monica is annoyed that Ross is around so much; they fight like typical siblings.
Chandler and Joey miss each other, but neither one will admit it. Chandler gets a new roommate, Eddie, who seems like a great guy. Joey is jealous, and he and Chandler fight like a typical couple. Chandler finds out that he does really have that much in common with Eddie after all. I was going to put the one where Eddie won't go, but the other storyline (Be Your Own Windkeeper book) is shite. Eddie is the greatest character of all time though, so deserves inclusion.
Best line: Joey: Who's eggs do you like better, his or mine? Huh? Chandler: Well, I like both eggs equally. Joey: Oh, come on! Nobody likes two different kinds of eggs equally. You like one better than the other, and I wanna know which.
Chandler: Well, what's the difference? Your eggs aren't here anymore, are they? You took your eggs and you left. Did you really expect me to never find new eggs? 509 The One With Ross's Sandwich Joey lets himself look bad in order to explain away various discoveries that could expose Monica's and Chandler's relationship: underwear in Monica's sofa; a lady's razor in his shower; candlelight and videotape; a nude polaroid. He threatens to tell everyone the truth unless Chandler and Monica can come up with a story that makes him look good.
They don't come through, so Joey creates a new lie: he slept with Monica in London and she's been after him ever since. Phoebe takes a literature class; Rachel decides to come with her, but doesn't bother to read the books. After Rachel steals her ideas in the first class, Phoebe feeds Rachel misinformation about the second book. Ross has a problem with rage after someone at work steals his Thanksgiving-leftovers sandwich. After scaring his co-workers, yelling at his boss, and getting upset at a psychiatrist, he gets put on tranquilizers. The only one I agree with A-MOL on.
Best line: Joey: Well, I think we've all learned something about who's disgusting and who's not. Eh? All right, now, I'm going to get back to my bucket. I'm only eating the skin, so the chicken's up for grabs. 622 The One Where Paul's The Man Monica, not yet engaged, gets on a two-year waiting list to hold a wedding at a local museum; however, due to a cancellation, the museum calls and offers her a spot sooner, to Chandler's surprise. He freaks out... or so it seems.
Paul tells Ross to stop dating Elizabeth; Ross and Elizabeth go away for a secret weekend at her grandmother's cabin, but Paul and Rachel show up there as well. Ross gets away with it, thanks to some emotional blackmail. Joey, back in show businees, tries to get his celebrity picture back on a dry cleaner's wall. Gunther realizes Joey's not working at the coffee house any more. People talk about the witty one-liners and the will they/won't they Ross and Rachel saga, but the one thing that has kept Friends above the rest of the sitcoms, especially in recent years, has been David Schwimmer's physical comedy. Seriously, there's only 2 or 3 people who are in the same league.
This episode is in for one moment, and one moment only; when Ross goes from hiding behind the door to hiding under the bed in Paul's bedroom. Cracks me up every single time. Best line: Paul (to himself): Just relax. Just relax, Paul, you're doing great. She likes you. She... maybe, she likes you.
She likes you. Youknow why? Because you're a... neat guy. You are the man. You are... The Man!
I still got it! Nice and sexy. You're just a love machine. [singing] I'm just a love machine, and I won't work for nobody but you! Hey baby! 719 The One With Ross And Monica's Cousin Joey is up for a leading role in a movie, but the director is looking for an uncircumcized male to do a nude scene.
Joey claims he's not circumcized, and then Monica helps him by making a variety of attachments to choose from. (He chooses Silly Putty. ) But the piece falls off during Joey's final audition. Rachel and Phoebe realize they're expected to throw Monica a bridal shower, so they quickly put one together. Ross and Monica's cousin Cassie comes to visit for a few days. She's so drop-dead gorgeous that Chandler can't stop staring; Ross makes a move on her; and Phoebe considers her options as well.
How can you not love an episode with a fake foreskin and references to incest? Makes the top 6 despite the somewhat dull bridal shower story. Best line: Ross: I'll always remember that summer because that was when I realsied you and I are related. Cassie: It took you that long to realise? Ross: Yeah, I'm a little slow. (to himself) Just as our children would be.
906 The One With The Male Nanny Monica's excitement about her new place of work doesn't really phase Chandler, until she mentions that one of her co-workers (Jeffery) is the funniest guy she's ever met. Chandler tries to prove he's funnier. Phoebe and Mike take the next step in their relationship, by exchanging apartment keys. Then Phoebe's old flame, David (The Scientist Guy), comes to town from Minsk for a few days, putting Phoebe's emotions in conflict. Rachel and Ross hire a male nanny (Sandy) to care for Emma, but he's too sensitive for Ross's comfort. Joey learns life lessons from the nanny's puppet shows.
I told A-Mol that I thought Gary Oldman was the best guest star in Friends, but Freddie Prinze Jr comes a damn close second. And Chandler questioning how funny he is is really great too. Best line: Sandy [as unnamed puppet]: And what's the one kind of boat they can never, ever sink? Joey [as Mr. Wigglemunch]: What kind? Sandy [as puppet]: A Friendship. Joey: Wow, you blow my mind.
Sandy: Oh, I gotta go. Joey: Oh, how much do I owe ya? Sandy: Twenty bucks. Joey: It's like the cheapest college ever! 
