The Best Episodes of Friends Season 10
Every episode of Friends Season 10 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Friends Season 10!
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 get from each other to be the perfect antidote to the pressures of life.
Season 10 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "Friends" season 10 is "The One After Joey and Rachel Kiss", rated 8.4/10 from 5157 user votes. It was directed by Kevin S. Bright and written by Andrew Reich, Ted Cohen. "The One After Joey and Rachel Kiss" aired on 9/25/2003 and is rated 0.3 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "The One Where Ross Is Fine".
8.4/10 5,157 votes#1 - The One After Joey and Rachel Kiss
Season 10 Episode 1 - Aired 9/25/2003
After leaving Barbados, Joey and Ross both attempt to come clean to each other that they're dating Rachel and Charlie, however, various obstacles constantly get in their way. Meanwhile, Monica gets a new haircut much to Chandler's dismay and Phoebe finds out that Mike has another girlfriend.
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Writer: Andrew Reich, Ted Cohen
8.7/10 5,554 votes#2 - The One Where Ross Is Fine
Season 10 Episode 2 - Aired 10/2/2003
After Ross finds out about Joey and Rachel's relationship, he invites Rachel, Joey and Charlie to a dinner party at his apartment, which ends up being really uncomfortable for everyone involved. Meanwhile, Monica and Chandler are overwhelmed by various adoption options and Phoebe suggests talking to a couple that has gone through the process. Unfortunately things go sideways when Chandler can't keep his big mouth shut. Also, Phoebe is visited by her brother, Frank Jr., who is desperate because he can no longer cope with his precocious triplets.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.6/10 5,367 votes#3 - The One with Ross's Tan
Season 10 Episode 3 - Aired 10/9/2003
Ross goes to a spray-on tanning salon but fails to follow the 'simple' instructions. Meanwhile, Joey and Rachel struggle to make the transition from friends to lovers. Also, Monica and Phoebe try to avoid an annoying woman that used to live in their building.
Director: Gary Halvorson
Writer: Brian Buckner
8.2/10 4,734 votes#4 - The One with the Cake
Season 10 Episode 4 - Aired 10/23/2003
On Emma's first birthday, Ross and Rachel convince everyone to delay their plans so they can attend her party, however plans go awry when Emma's birthday cake is revealed.
Director: Gary Halvorson
Writer: Robert Carlock
8.0/10 4,663 votes#5 - The One Where Rachel's Sister Babysits
Season 10 Episode 5 - Aired 10/30/2003
To help her younger sister, Amy, become a more responsible person, Rachel overrides Ross' strong protests and allows Amy to baby-sit Emma but soon regrets that decision. Meanwhile, Joey volunteers to write a recommendation letter for Monica and Chandler's adoption agency, however, he's concerned about not sounding smart. Also, Phoebe unknowingly thwarts Mike's "anniversary" surprise for her.
Director: Roger Christiansen
Writer: N/A
8.0/10 4,718 votes#6 - The One with Ross's Grant
Season 10 Episode 6 - Aired 11/6/2003
Ross has a chance to be selected by Dr. Benjamin Hobart for an esteemed paleontology grant. Unfortunately, Hobart happens to be Charlie's obsessed ex-boyfriend. Meanwhile, Phoebe tries to give a hideous painting she created to an extremely reluctant Monica and Rachel. Also, Joey is offended when Chandler lies about viewing Joey's bizarre audition tape reel.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.1/10 4,535 votes#7 - The One with the Home Study
Season 10 Episode 7 - Aired 11/13/2003
Monica and Chandler nervously prepare for a visit from an adoption worker who will decide if they would be suitable parents. Meanwhile, Phoebe and Mike keep changing their minds about donating their wedding money to a children's charity. And Ross tries to help Rachel overcome her fear of swing sets so that baby Emma can enjoy the playground.
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Writer: N/A
8.8/10 5,433 votes#8 - The One with the Late Thanksgiving
Season 10 Episode 8 - Aired 11/20/2003
Joey, Ross, Rachel and Phoebe convince Monica and Chandler to host a Thanksgiving dinner, however the four of them end up arriving an hour late as the boys decide to go to Rangers game, while the girls take Emma to a baby beauty pageant. This enrages Monica and she refuses to let the famished guests into her and Chandler's apartment which causes even bigger problems.
Director: Gary Halvorson
Writer: Shana Goldberg-Meehan
8.4/10 4,799 votes#9 - The One with the Birth Mother
Season 10 Episode 9 - Aired 1/8/2004
Monica and Chandler travel to Ohio to meet a young pregnant woman, Erica Simmons, who is considering allowing them to adopt her child. Due to a mix-up at the adoption agency, Erica thinks Monica is a reverend and Chandler is a doctor. Joey dates Phoebe's friend but annoys her with his territorial eating habits. Rachel picks out an outfit for Ross to wear on a date but he ends up in a unique new wardrobe.
Director: David Schwimmer
Writer: Scott Silveri
7.8/10 4,614 votes#10 - The One Where Chandler Gets Caught
Season 10 Episode 10 - Aired 1/15/2004
Phoebe and Rachel catch Chandler getting into a car with a blonde woman, they follow him to the suburbs. Fearing that Chandler is cheating on Monica, they inform her--and learn that the woman is a real estate agent. The pair has been secretly shopping for houses and struggling with how to tell their best friends. The friends reminisce about their good times in the apartment.
Director: Gary Halvorson
Writer: N/A
8.9/10 5,946 votes#11 - The One Where the Stripper Cries
Season 10 Episode 11 - Aired 2/5/2004
Joey is a celebrity contestant on "The $100,000 Pyramid," with its actual host, Donny Osmond. Phoebe's bachelorette party features a rather unexpected surprise when the stripper shows up. Chandler and Ross attend a college reunion and flash back to 1987 to reflect on a pact they made when they were in college.
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Writer: Marta Kauffman, David Crane
8.8/10 5,304 votes#12 - The One with Phoebe's Wedding
Season 10 Episode 12 - Aired 2/12/2004
Phoebe's wedding planner, Monica, makes everyone around her crazy--until Phoebe fires her. Phoebe's big day becomes disastrous as deliveries go awry and New York is hit with the worst snowstorm its seen in 20 years, forcing plans to change. As a substitute for Phoebe's incarcerated father, Joey takes his role much too seriously. Chandler and Ross discover at the rehearsal dinner that neither of them has a part in the wedding; however, Mike needs to replace a groomsman — he lets Phoebe choose one of them, but she gives the job to Rachel.
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Writer: Robert Carlock
8.3/10 5,041 votes#13 - The One Where Joey Speaks French
Season 10 Episode 13 - Aired 2/19/2004
Joey implores Francophile Phoebe to teach him French before an important audition, but she quickly becomes exasperated. Surrogate mom Erica is visiting town and tells the Bings that the baby's father may be a shovel killer. Ross and Rachel grow closer after her sarcastic father, Dr. Green, suffers a heart attack.
Director: Gary Halvorson
Writer: N/A
8.4/10 4,870 votes#14 - The One with Princess Consuela
Season 10 Episode 14 - Aired 2/26/2004
Monica and Chandler visit their house, which is in escrow, where Joey is comforted about losing his friends by the 8-year-old girl who presently lives there. Phoebe learns she can legally change her name to whatever she wants, so she considers something more exotic. Ross gets tenure at his job. Rachel's boss is sitting next to her in a restaurant while she's interviewing for another job.
Director: Gary Halvorson
Writer: N/A
8.4/10 4,603 votes#15 - The One Where Estelle Dies
Season 10 Episode 15 - Aired 4/22/2004
When Rachel makes a startling announcement, Ross secretly schemes to get her former job back for her. Joey is so flustered by all of the upheaval in his friends' lives that Phoebe prevents him from learning about the sudden death of his agent. Monica and Chandler check out the house for sale next door to their new home--and make a stunning discovery.
Director: Gary Halvorson
Writer: Marta Kauffman, David Crane
8.8/10 5,320 votes#16 - The One with Rachel's Going Away Party
Season 10 Episode 16 - Aired 4/29/2004
With Rachel leaving tomorrow, the gang hosts a farewell party for her. She says goodbye to each of her friends individually, except for Ross and he's offended. Monica precisely packs for her new life in the suburbs with Chandler, and they keep a watchful eye on the extremely pregnant Erica, who is in town until the baby arrives.
Director: Gary Halvorson
Writer: Andrew Reich, Ted Cohen
9.6/10 16,901 votes#17 - The Last One
Season 10 Episode 17 - Aired 5/6/2004
Ross and Phoebe chase Rachel to the airport, but end up at the wrong one. Chandler and Monica finish packing for their move to the suburbs, and Joey loses Chick Jr. and Duck Jr. in the foosball table. The series finale finds Rachel, Monica, Phoebe, Joey, Chandler and Ross embarking on the next chapters in their lives. The six of them have been there for one another through all the ups and downs of becoming adults. Now it's their last day together, and it's one of momentous events and last-minute surprises. Even as the friends make major decisions, they share a bond that will last forever.
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Writer: Marta Kauffman, David Crane