The Best Episodes Written By Michael Curtis

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.4/10(58 votes)

   #1 - The One with the Princess Leia Fantasy

   S3:E19/16/1996

   Ross reveals a fantasy to Rachel involving a certain "Star Wars" character. Monica suffers from insomnia after her breakup with Richard. And Chandler, back together with Janice, wants Joey to bond with her.

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   Writer:Michael Curtis

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   8.4/10(60 votes)

   #2 - 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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   Writer:Michael Curtis

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   8.4/10(53 votes)

   #3 - The One with All the Wedding Dresses

   S4:E204/16/1998

   Chandler takes Joey to a sleep clinic when he starts snoring. After Ross asks Monica to pick up Emily's wedding dress, she tries it on and can't stop wearing it. Meanwhile, jealous of Ross's proposal to Emily, Rachel tries to talk Joshua into marriage.

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   Writer:Michael Curtis

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   8.3/10(52 votes)

   #4 - The One with Joey's New Girlfriend

   S4:E510/30/1997

   Chandler hits on a woman at Central Perk, not realizing she is Joey's new girlfriend. He soon realizes he is very attracted to, possibly in love, with her. Ross and Rachel play the jealousy game in their relationships. And Phoebe desperately tries to catch a cold after discovering that her voice is sexier and her singing better when she has phlegm in her throat.

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   Writer:Michael Curtis

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   8.3/10(58 votes)

   #5 - 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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   Writer:Michael Curtis

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   8.2/10(59 votes)

   #6 - The One Where Heckles Dies

   S2:E310/5/1995

   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.

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   Writer:Michael Curtis

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   8.1/10(55 votes)

   #7 - The One Where Rachel Quits

   S3:E1012/12/1996

   Rachel makes a rash decision after Gunther tells her she needs to be retrained. Phoebe tries to help Joey when he gets a job selling Christmas trees. And Ross accidentally breaks a girl's leg and tries to make it up to her.

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   7.9/10(53 votes)

   #8 - The One with the Worst Best Man Ever

   S4:E224/30/1998

   Joey convinces Ross to pick him as his best man instead of Chandler. He throws a great bachelor party, but the next morning he's shocked to find out that the wedding ring is missing and he suspects that the stripper stole it. Meanwhile, Phoebe is experiencing major mood swings due to her pregnancy and the girls decide to throw her a baby shower to cheer her up, but it only makes matters worse.

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   Writer:Michael Curtis

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   7.9/10(53 votes)

   #9 - The One Where Phoebe Hates PBS

   S5:E410/15/1998

   Joey lands a job with a PBS telethon, which ignites an old hatred Phoebe has towards the network. Meanwhile, Monica tries to convince Rachel that she's dating someone from work to hide her relationship with Chandler. And Ross finally gets in touch with Emily and they try to work it out.

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    7.8/10(53 votes)

    #10 - The One with Joey's Bag

    S5:E132/4/1999

    Phoebe's grandmother dies, and Phoebe is shocked when her father turns up at the funeral. Meanwhile, Rachel gives Joey a "man's bag" for an audition, and Chandler is scared to tell Monica he doesn't like her massages.

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    7.6/10(54 votes)

    #11 - The One Where Rachel Smokes

    S5:E184/8/1999

    Rachel decides to start smoking in order to avoid missing important meetings with her boss. Meanwhile, Ben gets offered an audition for a soup commercial, and Joey auditions to be Ben's father during the ad. Also, Monica and Phoebe plan a surprise birthday party for Rachel together, but Monica takes over.

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    Writer:Michael Curtis

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