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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    S1:E1

    Ryan King, a radio sports personality, returns to work after grieving for his wife's recent death. His boss says he is not ready to return to work and must attend counseling. He reluctantly attends and meets others who also have to move on.

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    Writer:Scott Silveri

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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - Any Given Birthday
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    S1:E7

    The group celebrates Ryan's birthday with a scavenger hunt. Elsewhere, Sonia cares for Steven following his colonoscopy, and Mr. K and Anne connect over their love of musicals.

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    Writer:Scott Silveri

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  3. undefined Season 8 Episode 4 - The One with the Videotape
    9.1/10(60 votes)

    S8:E4

    Monica and Chandler return from their honeymoon with stories of a couple that they met on the flight back, but soon discover that the couple gave them a wrong number. Meanwhile, Ross and Rachel tell everyone about the night they were together, however, their stories differ as to who made the first move. While Ross emphatically defends his side of the story, he accidentally reveals that he has the encounter on videotape. Unsurprisingly, everyone wants to see it.

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    Writer:Scott Silveri

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - There's No 'Ryan' in Team
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    S1:E3

    Ryan does not want to tell his landscaper his wife has died, but the group convinces him he has to do it. The landscaper builds a shrine to Jannie. Meanwhile, the group thinks Ryan does not like to be seen with them outside the meetings.

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    Writer:Scott Silveri

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  5. undefined Season 4 Episode 19 - The One with All the Haste
    8.7/10(63 votes)

    S4:E19

    Ross proposes to Emily. Monica and Rachel try to win their apartment back from Chandler and Joey.

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    Writer:Scott Silveri

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  6. undefined Season 8 Episode 23 - The One Where Rachel Has a Baby
    8.6/10(54 votes)

    S8:E23

    Ross and Rachel go to the hospital to have their baby, but it's a long labor. They get stuck in a semi-private room, and many other couples come and go before Rachel is ready to deliver - the last couple being Janice and her new husband. Meanwhile, Chandler and Monica decide to start trying to have a baby, but can't find an empty hospital room where they wouldn't be disturbed. Also, Phoebe meets a handsome stranger and "recruits" Dr. Drake Ramoray to gather some personal information about him. After Rachel gives birth to her little baby girl, she must confront relationship issues around her. So does Ross, who gets an engagement ring from his mother, while she urges him to propose to Rachel. The things, however, take an interesting turn.

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    Writer:Scott Silveri

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  7. undefined Season 10 Episode 9 - The One with the Birth Mother
    8.6/10(53 votes)

    S10:E9

    Nervous and excited, Monica and Chandler travel to Ohio to meet a young pregnant woman, Erica Simmons, who is considering allowing them to adopt her child when it's born. Upon meeting her they discover that due to a mix-up at the adoption agency, Erica thinks that Monica is a reverend and Chandler is a doctor. Meanwhile, Joey dates Phoebe's friend but annoys her with his territorial eating habits. Also Rachel picks out an outfit for Ross to wear on a date but due to a mix up he ends up in an awkward position.

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    Writer:Scott Silveri

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  8. undefined Season 5 Episode 5 - The One with the Kips
    8.6/10(61 votes)

    S5:E5

    Monica and Chandler plan an Atlantic City getaway in order to have an intimate weekend away from their friends. Meanwhile, Ross prepares himself to tell Rachel that he can't see her anymore.

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    Writer:Scott Silveri

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  9. undefined Season 6 Episode 23 - The One with the Proposal
    8.5/10(63 votes)

    S6:E23

    Chandler plans to propose to Monica at dinner, but his plans go awry when Richard shows up at the same restaurant. Meanwhile, Phoebe and Joey join Rachel at a charity auction only to discover that Joey isn't aware what a silent auction is. And Ross and Elizabeth's relationship comes to a crossroad. Chandler continues to pretend to hate the idea of marriage, unaware that Richard wants Monica back. Meanwhile, Rachel and Phoebe discuss their 'back-up' plans, if they are not married by the time they're 40.

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    Writer:Scott Silveri

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  10. undefined Season 4 Episode 23 - The One with Ross's Wedding
    8.5/10(64 votes)

    S4:E23

    The gang heads over to London for Ross and Emily's wedding. Joey can't contain his excitement about London which annoys Chandler to no end and results in two of them arguing. While the guys are touring the city, Monica, together with Ross and Emily, visit the chapel where the wedding ceremony is supposed to take place only to find out that it's being torn down prematurely. Phoebe tries to warn the gang that Rachel is coming to London to tell Ross that she still loves him. After the initial excitement about visiting England dissipates, Joey begins to feel homesick, however, one of the bridesmaids helps him to forget about it. Meanwhile, Ross and Emily's parents get into an argument over the bill for the wedding.

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    Writer:Scott Silveri

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  11. undefined Season 4 Episode 6 - The One with the Dirty Girl
    8.4/10(60 votes)

    S4:E6

    Ross's new girlfriend seems nearly perfect until he visits her house and discovers that her apartment is incredibly dirty. Chandler helps Joey pick out a thoughtful present for Kathy's birthday. Rachel attempts to finish a crossword puzzle by herself. And Phoebe helps Monica cater a funeral.

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  12. undefined Season 9 Episode 23 - The One in Barbados
    8.4/10(53 votes)

    S9:E23

    The gang heads down to Barbados for the paleontology conference. While Ross and Charlie are excited about attending multiple seminars, the rest of the gang just want to enjoy their time on the beach but the rainy weather prevents them from doing so. Things, however, are far from boring - Phoebe discovers that she still has feelings for Mike even though she enjoys spending time with David, Rachel feels lonely and struggles to keep her feelings about Joey to herself, and Chandler is amused by Monica's hair.

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    Writer:Scott Silveri

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  13. undefined Season 5 Episode 21 - The One with the Ball
    8.4/10(61 votes)

    S5:E21

    Phoebe learns that Gary is going to ask her to move in with him and thinking this is way to fast, she tries to get Chandler to talk him out of this decision. Rachel buys an expensive sphynx cat but is disappointed when it doesn't behave as she hoped it would. Meanwhile, Ross and Joey start throwing a ball while they are bored but it changes from a time-filler to a super-competitive obsession when Monica joins in.

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    Writer:Scott Silveri

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  14. undefined Season 9 Episode 21 - The One with the Fertility Test
    8.3/10(52 votes)

    S9:E21

    Joey comes to Ross for advice on dating Charlie, since they don't share much of the same interests. Meanwhile, Chandler and Monica bump into Janice at a fertility clinic. Also, Rachel has a gift certificate for a massage at a fancy massage place which Phoebe doesn't want her to use, since she doesn't approve of big corporations.

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  15. undefined Season 7 Episode 7 - The One with Ross's Library Book
    8.3/10(61 votes)

    S7:E7

    Rachel and Phoebe befriend a girl Joey's dating and they try to convince him to get more serious with her, however he's reluctant to do so. At least at first. Meanwhile, Ross discovers that his doctoral dissertation is hosted at university's library and is very excited about the fact. Unfortunately, he soon finds out that students aren't exactly reading it, but rather engaging in other 'physical activities' in the paleontology section. Also, Monica runs into Janice and before she knows it, Janice has invited herself to Monica's wedding. Needless to say that neither she nor Chandler are exactly ecstatic about it and they both try to find a way to tactfully uninvite her.

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    Writer:Scott Silveri

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  16. undefined Season 6 Episode 20 - The One Where Ross Meets Elizabeth's Dad
    8.2/10(59 votes)

    S6:E20

    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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    Writer:Scott Silveri

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  17. undefined Season 3 Episode 17 - The One Without the Ski Trip
    8.2/10(61 votes)

    S3:E17

    Ross and Rachel compete to spend time with their other friends. When a lonely Ross is excluded from Rachel's ski trip with her pals, he visits Carol. On the way to the cabin, they run out of gas. Meanwhile, Chandler starts smoking again.

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    Writer:Scott Silveri

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  18. undefined Season 6 Episode 6 - The One on the Last Night
    8.2/10(60 votes)

    S6:E6

    On the last night before Chandler and Monica move in together, Monica and Rachel argue, while Chandler tries to give Joey money to help him pay the upcoming bills.

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    Writer:Scott Silveri

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  19. undefined Season 3 Episode 22 - The One with the Screamer
    8.2/10(59 votes)

    S3:E22

    When Rachel finds out that Ross is bringing a date to the premiere of Joey's big play, she finds one of her own. Ross alone concludes that her date is insane. Poor Phoebe is on hold for days with a company she needs to talk to before her phone warranty expires. Meanwhile, Joey's play gets terrible reviews, but his co-star provides some comfort.

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    Writer:Scott Silveri

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  20. undefined Season 3 Episode 5 - The One with Frank, Jr.
    8.1/10(63 votes)

    S3:E5

    Phoebe's half-brother visits, but they have trouble bonding. Joey attempts to build an entertainment center. Ross is challenged to name the five celebrities he'd like to sleep with most.

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    Writer:Scott Silveri

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  21. undefined Season 4 Episode 16 - The One with the Fake Party
    8.1/10(63 votes)

    S4:E16

    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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    Writer:Scott Silveri

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  22. undefined Season 3 Episode 24 - The One with the Ultimate Fighting Champion
    8.0/10(62 votes)

    S3:E24

    To Monica's horror, Pete wants to be the Ultimate Fighting Champion. Chandler has a problem when his new boss is slaphappy. Phoebe sets Ross up on a date with a woman who used to be bald. The group overhears a scandalous conversation at Central Perk.

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    Writer:Scott Silveri

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  23. undefined Season 4 Episode 10 - The One with the Girl from Poughkeepsie
    8.0/10(60 votes)

    S4:E10

    Ross must decide whether to continue dating a girl he must travel two-and-a-half hours to see. Chandler sets Rachel up with a co-worker who misunderstands her intentions. Monica is being treated poorly by her new co-workers so she hires Joey just so she can fire him and show who's the boss. And Phoebe tries to write the perfect holiday song.

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    Writer:Scott Silveri

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  24. undefined Season 7 Episode 20 - The One with Rachel's Big Kiss
    8.0/10(61 votes)

    S7:E20

    At Central Perk Rachel runs into her friend from college, Melissa, and it turns out they share something more than just a friendship. Meanwhile, Monica plans the seating arrangement for the wedding and is taken by surprise when Joey mentions that his parents are coming to the wedding too. Also, Chandler and Ross argue who gets to wear a celebrity tux for the event.

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    Writer:Scott Silveri

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  25. undefined Season 9 Episode 5 - The One with Phoebe's Birthday Dinner
    7.8/10(56 votes)

    S9:E5

    The friends are looking forward to getting together and celebrating Phoebe's birthday. However, on the day of the party, Ross struggles to convince Rachel to leave Emma with Mrs. Geller babysitting, and Monica and Chandler get into an argument, after Monica discovers that he's been smoking. All of this causes them to be incredibly late, leaving Phoebe and Joey alone at a restaurant with a table for six.

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Scott Silveri Ratings Summary

"Pilot" is the best rated episode written by Scott Silveri. It scored 9.5/10 based on 2 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 8/8/2012 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "Any Given Birthday".