The Best Episodes Directed By Michael Lembeck

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   9.1/10(64 votes)

   #1 - The One Where Everybody Finds Out

   S5:E142/11/1999

   When the friends discover that Ugly Naked Guy is moving out of his apartment, Ross leaps at the opportunity to get his own place again. Phoebe finds out about Monica and Chandler's relationship, and tries to get them to reveal the truth by seducing Chandler.

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   8.5/10(6 votes)

   #2 - Brother

   S2:E310/6/1997

   At the urging of his parents and Debra, Raymond reluctantly takes Robert for a night out on the anniversary of his brother's divorce.

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   8.4/10(59 votes)

   #3 - The One with the Two Parties

   S2:E225/2/1996

   Monica decides to hold a surprise birthday for Rachel, but everything goes wrong when Rachel's estranged parents turn up unexpectedly. The party then splits into two factions, but complications inevitably ensue.

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   8.4/10(60 votes)

   #4 - The One Where Ross and Rachel... You Know

   S2:E152/8/1996

   Joey buys a big screen TV and two leather recliners with his newfound money. Monica has a catering job for one of her parents' friends and becomes infatuated. Ross and Rachel attempt to have their first real date, but Rachel laughs every time they kiss. When they try again the next evening, they are interrupted when Ross is called into the museum.

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   8.4/10(51 votes)

   #5 - The One with the Chick and the Duck

   S3:E214/17/1997

   Monica considers a dream job as head chef in Pete's new restaurant, but Phoebe fears there is more to the deal. Ross makes a sacrifice to help Rachel, who may have a broken rib. Meanwhile, Joey buys Chandler an unusual pet.

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   8.4/10(52 votes)

   #6 - The One with the Free Porn

   S4:E173/26/1998

   Chandler and Joey discover that they're getting a free porno station on their TV. Monica encourages Ross to tell Emily he loves her just before she leaves for London. Phoebe gets some shocking news when she visits her OB-GYN.

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   8.3/10(60 votes)

   #7 - The One Where Joey Moves Out

   S2:E162/15/1996

   After having a fight with Chandler, Joey decides to move out. Rachel and Phoebe decide to get tattoos. And, on his birthday, Mr. Geller receives the unsettling news that his best friend and his daughter are dating.

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   8.3/10(58 votes)

   #8 - The One Where Eddie Won't Go

   S2:E193/28/1996

   Creeped out by his bizarre new roommate, Chandler demands he move out; Eddie agrees... but won't go. Joey has trouble coming to grips with the death of Dr. Drake Ramoray and is facing some exorbitant bills. And a new book on women's empowerment inspires the ladies to have a "goddess meeting."

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   8.3/10(67 votes)

   #9 - The One with Ross's New Girlfriend

   S2:E19/21/1995

   Rachel waits patiently at the airport for Ross, returning from China. Meanwhile, after giving Joey and Chandler new haircuts, Phoebe is persuaded to cut Monica's hair. And Joey learns that his tailor is a very naughty man.

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    8.2/10(63 votes)

    #10 - The One After the Super Bowl (1)

    S2:E121/28/1996

    Ross goes to visit Marcel, his monkey, while on a trip to California. Joey gets his first fan letter and ends up dating the woman. Phoebe is asked to sing for the children at the library, but their parents are horrified by her lyrics.

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    8.2/10(34 votes)

    #11 - The One After the Super Bowl (2)

    S2:E131/28/1996

    Rachel and Monica compete for the affections of Jean-Claude Van Damme after meeting him on a movie set. Chandler meets a former schoolmate while an excited Joey gets a role as an extra in the movie. Ross and Marcel go on a whirlwind tour of the city.

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    8.2/10(52 votes)

    #12 - The One Where Ross Meets Elizabeth's Dad

    S6:E204/27/2000

    Ross meets Elizabeth's father for the first time and unfortunately he takes an instant disliking to Ross. However Paul does hit it off with Rachel and she tries to talk Ross up but does so with mixed results. Joey almost gets fired from "Mac and C.H.E.E.S.E." after offending the operator of the robot. Meanwhile, Phoebe writes a book based on Monica and Chandler.

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13. 

    8.1/10(49 votes)

    #13 - The One with Rachel's Book

    S7:E210/12/2000

    As Monica starts planning her wedding she's shocked to find out that her parents have spent her entire wedding fund. However, her spirits are restored when she discovers that Chandler has enough savings for her dream wedding scenario. Phoebe temporarily moves into Ross's apartment, bringing her massage clients with her. This leads to some weird encounters for Ross. Meanwhile, Joey mocks Rachel when he finds an erotic novel she is reading.

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    8.1/10(63 votes)

    #14 - The One with Two Parts (2)

    S1:E172/23/1995

    When Rachel sprains her ankle and has no insurance, she cajoles Monica into trading identities so she can use Monica's coverage. When Phoebe's twin sister, Ursula, breaks Joey's heart, Phoebe tries to fix it.

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    8.1/10(55 votes)

    #15 - The One Where Eddie Moves In

    S2:E172/22/1996

    Phoebe is discovered by a record producer who wants to make "Smelly Cat" a video. Ross's new relationship with Rachel makes Monica feel like she's living with her brother again... and she hates it. And Joey considers moving back in with Chandler, but Chandler has a new roommate.

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    8.0/10(60 votes)

    #16 - The One Where Dr. Ramoray Dies

    S2:E183/21/1996

    Chandler learns more about his new roommate, Eddie. Ross is stressed out to learn that Rachel had 'animal sex' with Paolo. Richard and Monica are uncomfortable to learn what their numbers of ex-lovers are. Joey's remarks to a fan magazine could cause him to lose his job playing Dr Ramoray.

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    8.0/10(6 votes)

    #17 - Diamonds

    S1:E162/7/1997

    Ray finds out that the diamond on Debra's engagement ring is a fake, so he steals it from her to get it changed, only to find out after that she already had it exchanged it with her grandma's $15,000 diamond.

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    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #18 - Up All Night

    S2:E235/12/1994

    Jamie is suffering from sleeplessness because she drank four cuffs of tea full of coffeine while learning for a test. All furious, Jamie urges Paul to spend the night awake with her that leads them to an all-night adventure in the building, from the basement to the rooftop, which ends with a tango together with John Astin, if that's who he really is.

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    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #19 - The Grant

    S5:E29/24/1996

    Jamie tries to stay awake, avoid coffee and continue to manage Brockwell's campaign. Meanwhile, while Paul is trying to figure out how to use a sizeable grant that has come his way, his Uncle Phil asks Paul and Ira to visit him in Brooklyn.

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    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #20 - Mad Without You

    S3:E172/23/1995

    Jamie goes up to Connecticut to keep her dad company, and the home-alone Paul gets quite giddy enjoying his role as ""Lord of the Manor.""

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    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #21 - Two Tickets to Paradise

    S3:E193/30/1995

    Paul and Jamie use his parents' non-refundable package for a holiday in the Caribbean, telling tall tales in multiple languages.

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    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #22 - Purseona

    S3:E183/9/1995

    Paul's Canadian adventure gets off to a bad start and Jamie's pitch to a client does likewise while Lisa's day is smooth sailing after she accidentally snags her sister's purse and more.

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    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #23 - My Boyfriend's Back

    S3:E225/11/1995

    Jamie is obliged to work on an advertising campaign with ex-boyfriend Alan, a graphics artist, who has recently published a comic book about an evil queen in outer space. But the queen's looks and exploits sound like anything but fiction to Jamie.

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    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #24 - Up in Smoke (1)

    S3:E235/18/1995

    Unable to buy her an anniversary present, with or without everyone else's help, Paul hands Jamie a slip of paper entitling her to a magical night. Things take a decidedly unusual turn after that.

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    7.9/10(54 votes)

    #25 - The One with the Fake Party

    S4:E163/19/1998

    With two days left until Emily's departure back to England, Rachel throws a fake party for her, just so that she can see Joshua outside of work. And a pregnant (vegetarian) Phoebe craves meat.

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