Beste Episodes
Since it first aired on NBC in 1994, Friends has become one of the most iconic television shows of all time. Following the lives of six young adults in New York City, the show resonated with viewers across the world, becoming a cultural phenomenon. With 11 seasons and 236 episodes, it can be difficult to know which episodes are the best – and even more difficult to decide which are the worst. We have taken the time to rank the worst episodes of Friends and will explain why they deserve to be at the bottom of the list.
Throughout the 11 seasons, some episodes are bound to be better than others. Even with such a large and devoted fanbase, there are still some episodes that rank lower than others. We have taken the time to look through the entire series and have ranked the 10 worst episodes. These are the ones that failed to capture the spirit of the show, and simply didn’t live up to the high bar set by the rest of the series.
From Ross’s unfortunate tanning session to Joey’s infamous “smell the fart” scene, we have taken the time to analyze each episode and have ranked them from worst to best. Read on to find out which episodes of Friends are the lowest ranked, and why they deserve to be at the bottom of the list.
Written by Sophie and last updated on Nov 20, 2024.
PS: The following content contains spoilers!
PPS: I will admit that parts of this page was written with the help of AI - it makes my work so much easier to not start from a blank page!
Monica and Ross mourn the death of their grandmother. Meanwhile, Chandler is irritated by office speculation that he's gay.
The episode was rated 7,82 from 1863 votes.
As Valentine's Day approaches; Ross and his date end up at the same restaurant as Carol and Susan, Joey inadvertently sets Chandler up on a blind date with Janice, and the girls burn mementos of their old boyfriends.
The episode was rated 7,83 from 1668 votes.
Monica cooks a gourmet meal for a restaurateur who is looking for a new chef, however he arrives at the apartment stoned. Meanwhile, Ross tries to master 'dirty talk'.
The episode was rated 7,83 from 1626 votes.
The gang make (and break) a pact not to bring dates to their New Years Eve party. Phoebe starts dating a scientist. Ross compensates for his loneliness by getting a monkey.
The episode was rated 7,84 from 1763 votes.
Monica and the gang introduce Rachel to the "real world" after she leaves her fiancé at the altar.
The episode was rated 7,86 from 3634 votes.
The gang's plans for Thanksgiving go awry after they get locked out of Monica and Rachel's apartment. Joey wins his first modeling gig.
The episode was rated 7,87 from 1856 votes.
Monica gets a shock when she finds out her boyfriend is younger than she thought. Chandler finds out his colleagues don't like him when Phoebe temps as his secretary.
The episode was rated 7,89 from 1539 votes.
Rachel switches identities with Monica so she can use her health insurance. Meanwhile, Ursula continues to come between Phoebe and Joey.
The episode was rated 7,91 from 1416 votes.
Rachel and Paolo's relationship hits a snag when he makes a pass at Phoebe. Ross refuses to find out the sex of his baby until it's born. Chandler and Joey go shopping for a new kitchen table.
The episode was rated 7,92 from 1719 votes.
Eager to spend time with Rachel, Ross joins her at the laundromat. Joey has Monica pose as his girlfriend, while Chandler struggles to break up with his.
The episode was rated 7,93 from 2127 votes.
Joey finds out his dad has a mistress. Rachel tries to even the score after Chandler inadvertently catches a glimpse of her naked. Phoebe dates a shrink who analyzes the gang.
The episode was rated 7,97 from 1734 votes.
When New York suffers from a blackout, Ross tries to tell Rachel that he likes her, and Chandler gets stuck in an ATM vestibule with a model.
The episode was rated 8,05 from 2020 votes.
As Carol goes into labor; Ross and Susan argue, Rachel flirts with Carol's doctor, and Joey assists a pregnant single mother.
The episode was rated 8,06 from 1470 votes.
Rachel interviews for a job as an assistant buyer. She also sees another side of the usually docile Ross when the girls face the boys during a not-so-friendly game of poker.
The episode was rated 8,07 from 1651 votes.
In this episode of Friends, Ross is leaving for China, while Chandler accidentally reveals Ross's true feelings for Rachel. Joey is then unable to sleep with his new girlfriend due to his participation in a fertility study. While this episode was a classic, some viewers have found Ross to be a bit whiny, and the plot a bit too typical of a romantic comedy, with the boy secretly in love with the girl, who eventually finds out and must decide what to do.
Despite some of the viewers' critiques, this episode has been viewed over and over again, with many giving it the full mark every time. It is a classic episode of Friends, with the plot being as old as story telling itself. The audience sees the classic love triangle with the boy, the girl, and the other girl. It is a timeless episode that will remain a classic for many years to come.
The episode was rated 8,16 from 1483 votes.
