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The Best Episodes Directed By David Schwimmer

Every TV Episode Directed by David Schwimmer Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    S1:E3

    Sebastian interrupts the President's cabinet meeting; Vicky lets some steam loose during her boot-camp counseling session; and Bubbles tries to seduce the cruise-ship captain.

    Director:David Schwimmer
    Writer:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 8 Episode 2 - The One with the Red Sweater
    8.9/10(61 votes)

    S8:E2

    Speculation regarding the father of Rachel's baby leads to a misunderstanding when Joey discovers a red sweater left behind in a one-night stand Rachel had. Meanwhile, Chandler and Ross search for the disposable cameras left behind at the wedding and Monica goes on a present-opening binge.

    Director:David Schwimmer
    Writer:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    S1:E2

    A couple from Ohio welcomes their British relatives; a socialite raises the stakes while gambling, during a luxury cruise to Rio; Mildred shows her true colors to her grandson; and a teenage delinquent is sent to boot camp.

    Director:David Schwimmer
    Writer:N/A

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  4. undefined Season 10 Episode 9 - The One with the Birth Mother
    8.6/10(53 votes)

    S10:E9

    Nervous and excited, Monica and Chandler travel to Ohio to meet a young pregnant woman, Erica Simmons, who is considering allowing them to adopt her child when it's born. Upon meeting her they discover that due to a mix-up at the adoption agency, Erica thinks that Monica is a reverend and Chandler is a doctor. Meanwhile, Joey dates Phoebe's friend but annoys her with his territorial eating habits. Also Rachel picks out an outfit for Ross to wear on a date but due to a mix up he ends up in an awkward position.

    Director:David Schwimmer
    Writer:N/A

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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    S1:E4

    Lou and Andy go and search out a miracle; two bank robbers become nervous while they rob a bank; George and Sandra share some tea; Sebastian gives the President a diamond necklace before a meeting with Japanese leaders.

    Director:David Schwimmer
    Writer:N/A

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  6. undefined Season 7 Episode 16 - The One with the Truth About London
    8.4/10(57 votes)

    S7:E16

    Chandler is shocked to find out who Monica really wanted to sleep with the night they first got together in London. Meanwhile, Rachel gets into trouble with Ross when she teaches Ben practical jokes.

    Director:David Schwimmer
    Writer:N/A

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  7. undefined Season 8 Episode 8 - The One with the Stripper
    8.4/10(59 votes)

    S8:E8

    Chandler finds out that Monica had a bachelorette party with a stripper, even though they promised not to have bachelor/bachelorette parties. Monica feels bad about it, so she organizes a bachelor party including a stripper for Chandler, however, the only one excited about it seems to be Joey. Meanwhile, Rachel prepares to have dinner with her dad and tell him that she's pregnant and it doesn't go particularly well for either of the involved parties.

    Director:David Schwimmer
    Writer:N/A

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  8. undefined Season 8 Episode 12 - The One Where Joey Dates Rachel
    8.3/10(57 votes)

    S8:E12

    Phoebe gets Monica and Chandler a Ms. Pacman arcade game for a wedding present, which leads to some heavy competition between Monica, Phoebe, and, surprisingly, Chandler. Ross gets to teach an advanced class because of a retiring professor, but soon learns that its on the other side of town, and he doesn't have enough time to get there. Meanwhile, Joey takes Rachel to dinner on a pretend date and they have a great time together, however, at the end of the night things take an unexpected turn.

    Director:David Schwimmer
    Writer:N/A

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  9. undefined Season 7 Episode 7 - The One with Ross's Library Book
    8.3/10(61 votes)

    S7:E7

    Rachel and Phoebe befriend a girl Joey's dating and they try to convince him to get more serious with her, however he's reluctant to do so. At least at first. Meanwhile, Ross discovers that his doctoral dissertation is hosted at university's library and is very excited about the fact. Unfortunately, he soon finds out that students aren't exactly reading it, but rather engaging in other 'physical activities' in the paleontology section. Also, Monica runs into Janice and before she knows it, Janice has invited herself to Monica's wedding. Needless to say that neither she nor Chandler are exactly ecstatic about it and they both try to find a way to tactfully uninvite her.

    Director:David Schwimmer
    Writer:N/A

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  10. undefined Season 6 Episode 6 - The One on the Last Night
    8.2/10(60 votes)

    S6:E6

    On the last night before Chandler and Monica move in together, Monica and Rachel argue, while Chandler tries to give Joey money to help him pay the upcoming bills.

    Director:David Schwimmer
    Writer:N/A

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  11. undefined Season 7 Episode 9 - The One with All the Candy
    8.0/10(58 votes)

    S7:E9

    When Phoebe tells the gang about how she was too poor to have a bike as a child, Ross goes out and buys her one. While Phoebe absolutely loves the bike, the gang soon discovers that she doesn't actually know how to ride one. Meanwhile, Monica decides to make candy in order to get to know her neighbours, and while they all love the candy, nobody is particularly interested in Monica herself. Rachel and Tag try to hide their relationship at work, but things go awry when Rachel writes a playful work evaluation of Tag that he accidentally turns in to Human Resources.

    Director:David Schwimmer
    Writer:N/A

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  12. undefined Season 9 Episode 5 - The One with Phoebe's Birthday Dinner
    7.8/10(56 votes)

    S9:E5

    The friends are looking forward to getting together and celebrating Phoebe's birthday. However, on the day of the party, Ross struggles to convince Rachel to leave Emma with Mrs. Geller babysitting, and Monica and Chandler get into an argument, after Monica discovers that he's been smoking. All of this causes them to be incredibly late, leaving Phoebe and Joey alone at a restaurant with a table for six.

    Director:David Schwimmer
    Writer:N/A

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  13. undefined Season 7 Episode 4 - The One with Rachel's Assistant
    7.8/10(60 votes)

    S7:E4

    While hiring a new assistant, Rachel is torn between hiring a much more qualified woman, or a handsome but inexperienced young man. Monica, Chandler and Ross engage in a war of secret sharing after Monica and Chandler vow to be more honest. Meanwhile, Joey has problems when his TV show is cancelled after just one airing.

    Director:David Schwimmer
    Writer:N/A

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  14. undefined Season 1 Episode 13 - Joey and the Taste Test
    7.5/10(4 votes)

    S1:E13

    Joey's relationship with costar Katie has consequences that could get him fired from the show, unless he manages to talk her out of her dressing room. Joey and Lauren acknowledge their feelings for one another. After Gina teaches Alex how to make lasagna, Joey is forced to judge a taste test.

    Director:David Schwimmer
    Writer:N/A

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  15. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - Joey and the Perfect Storm
    7.4/10(5 votes)

    S1:E5

    There's a vacant apartment in the complex, and Joey and Michael try to hide it from Gina, fearing that she'll want to move in to be closer to them. Also, Joey is understudying in three plays at once and unfortunately for him, he gets called upon to perform on stage in all three of them on the same evening.

    Director:David Schwimmer
    Writer:N/A

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  16. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    6.0/10(3 votes)

    S1:E1

    While on vacation to Mississippi, British tourist Lou And Andy check into a motel; Ellie Grace heads to a summer camp; and a sheriff shows off his guns.

    Director:David Schwimmer
    Writer:N/A

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  17. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    4.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E1

    Henry Fisher's world changes forever when his parents get a divorce and his blind dad appears to replace him with a guide dog.

    Director:David Schwimmer
    Writer:N/A

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David Schwimmer Ratings Summary

"Episode 3" is the best rated episode directed by David Schwimmer. It scored 9.5/10 based on 2 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 10/12/2008 and is rated 0.6 points higher than their second-best episode, "The One with the Red Sweater".