- 8.1/10(11.2k votes)
#1 - Pilot
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Director:James Burrows - 7.8/10(8.7k votes)
#2 - The One with the Sonogram at the End
S1:E2Director:James Burrows0 CommentsBe first to comment!Be the first to share your thoughts
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Director:James Burrows - 8.0/10(8.2k votes)
#3 - The One with the Thumb
S1:E3Director:James BurrowsWriter:Unknown0 CommentsBe first to comment!Be the first to share your thoughts
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Director:James BurrowsWriter:Unknown - 7.9/10(8.0k votes)
#4 - The One with George Stephanopoulos
S1:E4Director:James BurrowsWriter:Alexa Junge0 CommentsBe first to comment!Be the first to share your thoughts
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Director:James BurrowsWriter:Alexa Junge - 8.3/10(8.0k votes)
#5 - The One with the East German Laundry Detergent
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Director:Pamela Fryman - 8.0/10(7.6k votes)
#6 - The One with the Butt
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Director:Arlene Sanford - 8.8/10(9.4k votes)
#7 - The One with the Blackout
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Director:James Burrows - 7.9/10(7.4k votes)
#8 - The One Where Nana Dies Twice
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Director:James Burrows - 8.1/10(7.2k votes)
#9 - The One Where Underdog Gets Away
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Director:James Burrows - 7.9/10(7.2k votes)
#10 - The One with the Monkey
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Director:Peter Bonerz - 8.0/10(7.1k votes)
#11 - The One with Mrs. Bing
S1:E11Director:James BurrowsWriter:Alexa Junge0 CommentsBe first to comment!Be the first to share your thoughts
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Director:James BurrowsWriter:Alexa Junge - 8.0/10(7.0k votes)
#12 - The One with the Dozen Lasagnas
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Director:Paul Lazarus - 8.5/10(7.4k votes)
#13 - The One with the Boobies
S1:E13Director:Alan MyersonWriter:Alexa Junge0 CommentsBe first to comment!Be the first to share your thoughts
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Director:Alan MyersonWriter:Alexa Junge - 8.1/10(6.8k votes)
#14 - The One with the Candy Hearts
S1:E14Director:James BurrowsWriter:Bill Lawrence0 CommentsBe first to comment!Be the first to share your thoughts
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Director:James BurrowsWriter:Bill Lawrence - 8.1/10(6.9k votes)
#15 - The One with the Stoned Guy
S1:E15Director:Alan MyersonWriter:Jeff Greenstein0 CommentsBe first to comment!Be the first to share your thoughts
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Director:Alan MyersonWriter:Jeff Greenstein - 8.0/10(6.8k votes)
#16 - The One with Two Parts (1)
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Director:Michael Lembeck - 8.3/10(6.9k votes)
#17 - The One with Two Parts (2)
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Director:Michael Lembeck - 8.7/10(7.6k votes)
#18 - The One with All the Poker
S1:E18Director:James Burrows0 CommentsBe first to comment!Be the first to share your thoughts
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Director:James Burrows - 7.9/10(6.6k votes)
#19 - The One Where the Monkey Gets Away
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Director:Peter BonerzWriter:Unknown - 7.7/10(6.6k votes)
#20 - The One with the Evil Orthodontist
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Director:Peter BonerzWriter:Unknown - 7.6/10(6.6k votes)
#21 - The One with the Fake Monica
S1:E21Director:Gail MancusoWriter:Adam Chase0 CommentsBe first to comment!Be the first to share your thoughts
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Director:Gail MancusoWriter:Adam Chase - 8.1/10(6.6k votes)
#22 - The One with the Ick Factor
S1:E22Director:Robby BensonWriter:Alexa Junge0 CommentsBe first to comment!Be the first to share your thoughts
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Director:Robby BensonWriter:Alexa Junge - 8.6/10(7.0k votes)
#23 - The One with the Birth
S1:E23Director:James Burrows0 CommentsBe first to comment!Be the first to share your thoughts
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Director:James Burrows - 8.7/10(7.4k votes)
#24 - The One Where Rachel Finds Out
S1:E24Director:Kevin S. BrightWriter:Chris Brown0 CommentsBe first to comment!Be the first to share your thoughts
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The Best Episodes of Friends Season 1
Comedy
Every episode of Friends Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Friends Season 1!

The Best Episodes of Friends Season 1
Comedy
Every episode of Friends Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Friends Season 1!
Six young people from New York City, on their own and struggling to survive in the real world, find the companionship, comfort and support they...
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Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "Friends" season 1. It scored 8.1/10 based on 11246 votes. Directed by James Burrows and written by Marta Kauffman, David Crane, it aired on 9/22/1994. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "The One with the Sonogram at the End".