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What Episode from “Friends” You Should Watch Based on Your Mood.

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Scranton chapter.

Whether you like the show or not, it’s obvious that the show “Friends” has HIGHLY impacted many people upon its release. 

Whether you’ve watched the show or not, you’ve heard the jokes, the running gags, or references to its iconic relationships (Ross and Rachel, Monica and Chandler).  

That’s why I decided to compile a list of my favorite episodes of the show in different categories! Whether you’re rewatching for the billionth time, or this inspires you to start, here are what fan-favorite episodes you should watch based on the vibe you’re feeling! 

 

When you need a laugh: 

  1. Season 1 Episode 7, “The One with the Blackout” 

  1. Season 3 Episode 2, “The One Where No One’s Ready” 

  1. Season 5 Episode 14, “The One Where Everyone Finds Out” 

  1. Season 6 Episode 17, “The One with Unagi” 

  1. Season 20 Episode 3, The One with Ross’s Tan” 

When you need a cry: 

  1. Season 4 Episode 12, “The One with the Embryos” 

  1. Season 5 Episode 3, “The One Hundredth” 

  1. Season 6 Episodes 24 and 25, “The One with the Proposal, Parts 1 and 2” 

  1. Season 9 Episode 21, “The One with the Fertility Test” 

  1. Season 10 Episodes 17 and 18, “The Last One, Parts 1 and 2” 

When you need a smile :)

  1. Season 1 Episode 10, “The One with the Monkey” 

  1. Season 2 Episode 14, “The One with the Prom Video” 

  1. Season 5 Episode 13, “The One with Joey’s Bag” 

  1. Season 9 Episode 4, “The One with the Sharks 

  1. Season 10 Episode 4, “The One with the Cake” 

When you’re feeling romantic: 

  1. Season 2 Episode 7, “The One Where Ross Finds Out” 

  1. Season 2 Episode 15, “The One Where Ross and Rachel…You Know” 

  1. Season 7 Episode 24, “The One with Monica and Chandler’s Wedding” 

  1. Season 10 Episode 12, “The One with Phoebe’s Wedding” 

  1. Season 10 Episode 18, “The Last One, Part 2” 

Some fall episodes <3 

  1. Season 1 Episode 9, “The One Where Underdog Gets Away” 

  1. Season 3 Episode 9, “The One with the Football” 

  1. Season 4 Episode 8, “The One with Chandler in a Box” 

  1. Season 5 Episode 8, “The One with All the Thanksgivings” 

  1. Season 8 Episode 6, “The One with the Halloween Party” 

And lastly, my 5 favorite episodes of the show: 

  1. Season 1 Episode 4, “The One with George Stephanopoulos” 

  1. Season 5 Episode 2, “The One with All the Kissing” 

  1. Season 5 Episode 16,” The One with the Cop” 

  1. Season 7 Episode 14, “The One Where They All Turn Thirty” 

  1. Season 5 Episode 24, “The One in Vegas Part 2” 

 

 

 

 

Valerie Alfaro

Scranton '23

Secondary Education (English) and Special Education major :))) Long Island | Scranton
Carly Long

Scranton '22

Carly is a senior studying Strategic Communications with a concentration in Legal Studies at The University of Scranton. This is her third year as CC at HC Scranton, which she hopes to continue to elevate. In her free time Carly can be found writing, working out, or buying new products to feed her skincare addiction.