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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Friends Season 2 Episode 14 - The One with the Prom Video
    9.3/10(10323 votes)

    S2:E14

    After getting his big break, with Days of Our Lives, Joey pays Chandler back. Monica is unemployed and hard up for money. Monica and Rachel's prom video reveals Monica's former girth, Rachel's former nose and the way Ross has always felt about Rachel.

    Director:James Burrows
    Writer:Alexa Junge

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  2. Friends Season 2 Episode 7 - The One Where Ross Finds Out
    8.9/10(8293 votes)

    S2:E7

    A drunken Rachel is persuaded to call Ross and reveal her feelings for him on his answering machine. Now, Ross must make a decision between her and Julie. Meanwhile, Monica finds work as Chandler's personal trainer and Phoebe has a hard time trying to get her boyfriend to have sex with her.

    Director:Peter Bonerz
    Writer:Michael Borkow

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  3. Friends Season 2 Episode 22 - The One with the Two Parties
    8.9/10(7862 votes)

    S2:E22

    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.

    Director:Michael Lembeck
    Writer:Alexa Junge

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  4. Friends Season 2 Episode 13 - The One After the Super Bowl (2)
    8.7/10(7304 votes)

    S2:E13

    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.

    Director:Michael Lembeck
    Writer:Michael Borkow

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  5. Friends Season 2 Episode 15 - The One Where Ross and Rachel... You Know
    8.7/10(7299 votes)

    S2:E15

    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.

    Director:Michael Lembeck
    Writers:Greg Malins, Michael Curtis

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  6. Friends Season 2 Episode 12 - The One After the Super Bowl (1)
    8.5/10(7106 votes)

    S2:E12

    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.

    Director:Michael Lembeck
    Writers:Michael Borkow, Jeff Astrof, Mike Sikowitz

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  7. Friends Season 2 Episode 16 - The One Where Joey Moves Out
    8.5/10(6650 votes)

    S2:E16

    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.

    Director:Michael Lembeck
    Writer:Betsy Borns

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  8. Friends Season 2 Episode 1 - The One with Ross's New Girlfriend
    8.4/10(7357 votes)

    S2:E1

    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.

    Director:Michael Lembeck
    Writers:Jeff Astrof, Mike Sikowitz

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  9. Friends Season 2 Episode 6 - The One with the Baby on the Bus
    8.4/10(7317 votes)

    S2:E6

    Chandler and Joey lose Ross's son, Ben, while checking out women on a bus. Phoebe loses her Central Perk singing gig to a professional singer. And Ross has an allergic reaction to Monica's kiwi-lime pie.

    Director:Gail Mancuso
    Writer:Betsy Borns

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  10. Friends Season 2 Episode 8 - The One with the List
    8.3/10(6949 votes)

    S2:E8

    Ross enlists Joey and Chandler to help with his decision to choose Julie or Rachel by making a list of the pros and cons of each. Big mistake. Meanwhile, Monica gets a job making food with a synthetic chocolate substitute called Mockolate.

    Director:Mary Kay Place
    Writers:Marta Kauffman, David Crane

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  11. Friends Season 2 Episode 18 - The One Where Dr. Ramoray Dies
    8.3/10(6494 votes)

    S2:E18

    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.

    Director:Michael Lembeck
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Friends Season 2 Episode 19 - The One Where Eddie Won't Go
    8.3/10(6647 votes)

    S2:E19

    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."

    Director:Michael Lembeck
    Writers:Greg Malins, Michael Curtis

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  13. Friends Season 2 Episode 3 - The One Where Heckles Dies
    8.2/10(7072 votes)

    S2:E3

    After Mr. Heckles dies and leaves all his belongings to Monica and Rachel, Chandler discovers eerie similarities between the late eccentric man and his own life. Ross and Phoebe have a dispute over the progression of evolution.

    Director:Kevin S. Bright
    Writers:Greg Malins, Michael Curtis

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  14. Friends Season 2 Episode 5 - The One with Five Steaks and an Eggplant
    8.1/10(6861 votes)

    S2:E5

    When a sexy woman calls the wrong number, Chandler seeks to make the most of the situation. Income issues divide the friends; Monica, Ross and Chandler have money, while Phoebe, Rachel and Joey don't.

    Director:Ellen Gittelsohn
    Writer:Chris Brown

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  15. Friends Season 2 Episode 17 - The One Where Eddie Moves In
    8.1/10(6487 votes)

    S2:E17

    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.

    Director:Michael Lembeck
    Writer:Adam Chase

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  16. Friends Season 2 Episode 24 - The One with Barry and Mindy's Wedding
    8.1/10(6452 votes)

    S2:E24

    Rachel agrees to be maid of honor at her ex-fiancé's wedding; she relives the nightmare of her own failed wedding day. Meanwhile, Chandler becomes enamored with a woman he meets on the Internet, but is surprised when he finally meets her. Monica ponders her future with Richard.

    Director:Michael Lembeck
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Friends Season 2 Episode 2 - The One with the Breast Milk
    8.0/10(6998 votes)

    S2:E2

    The guys are uncomfortable with the thought of Carol's breast milk while Rachel is upset by Monica's growing friendship with Julie. Meanwhile, Joey competes with a fellow cologne spritzer for the affections of a beautiful colleague.

    Director:Michael Lembeck
    Writers:Adam Chase, Ira Ungerleider

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  18. Friends Season 2 Episode 20 - The One Where Old Yeller Dies
    8.0/10(6315 votes)

    S2:E20

    Monica's new boyfriend impresses Chandler and Joey. Phoebe's world view is shattered when she finds out what she missed as a child, and Rachel resents the fact that Ross has planned their whole life together.

    Director:Michael Lembeck
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Friends Season 2 Episode 11 - The One with the Lesbian Wedding
    7.9/10(6801 votes)

    S2:E11

    Monica caters the wedding of Ross's ex-wife and her lesbian lover. Phoebe is possessed by the spirit of an 82-year-old massage client who dies in the middle of a session. And Rachel's mom comes to visit and drops a bombshell.

    Director:Thomas Schlamme
    Writer:Doty Abrams

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  20. Friends Season 2 Episode 21 - The One with the Bullies
    7.9/10(6384 votes)

    S2:E21

    Monica is broke and decides to gamble on the stock market, while Chandler and Ross run into a couple of bullies in Central Park. Rachel and Joey help Phoebe locate her father, but a vicious dog prevents Phoebe from finally meeting him.

    Director:Michael Lembeck
    Writers:Brian Buckner, Sebastian Jones

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  21. Friends Season 2 Episode 23 - The One with the Chicken Pox
    7.9/10(6394 votes)

    S2:E23

    Phoebe's submariner ex-boyfriend visits New York on leave for 2 weeks from the Navy. Unfortunately, Phoebe catches chicken pox at Ben's first birthday party. When Monica realizes that Richard has no real neuroses, she worries that she is too strange for him. Chandler organizes a job as a processor for Joey.

    Director:Michael Lembeck
    Writer:Brown Mandell

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  22. Friends Season 2 Episode 9 - The One with Phoebe's Dad
    7.8/10(6608 votes)

    S2:E9

    It's Christmas time and Monica tries tipping with cookies, rather than cash, with mixed results. Phoebe tries to track down her real father. And Chandler and Joey wait too late to shop for presents.

    Director:Kevin S. Bright
    Writers:Jeff Astrof, Mike Sikowitz

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  23. Friends Season 2 Episode 10 - The One with Russ
    7.8/10(6919 votes)

    S2:E10

    Monica gets back together with Fun Bobby. Joey lands a role of a neurosurgeon on Days of Our Lives. And Rachel, dating a guy named Russ, can't see his uncanny resemblance to Ross.

    Director:Thomas Schlamme
    Writer:Ira Ungerleider

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  24. Friends Season 2 Episode 4 - The One with Phoebe's Husband
    7.7/10(6816 votes)

    S2:E4

    The gang is amazed to learn that Phoebe married a gay Canadian ice dancer to help him get his green card. And Ross seeks relationship advice from Rachel.

    Director:Gail Mancuso
    Writer:Alexa Junge

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"The One with the Prom Video" is the best rated episode of "Friends" season 2. It scored 9.3/10 based on 10323 votes. Directed by James Burrows and written by Alexa Junge, it aired on 2/1/1996. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "The One Where Ross Finds Out".