The Best Episodes Written By Ted Cohen
Every TV Episode Written by Ted Cohen Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters
Ted Cohen Ratings Summary
The best episode written by Ted Cohen is "The One After Joey and Rachel Kiss", rated 8.757/10 from 37 user votes. It was "directed by Kevin S. Bright". "The One After Joey and Rachel Kiss" aired on 9/25/2003 and is rated 0.1 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "Kill List".
8.8/10 37 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: Ted Cohen
8.7/10 23 votes#2 - Kill List
Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 4/23/2023
After being summoned to Norway for a GoJo team-building retreat, Waystar's old guard grows increasingly concerned over the trip's true purpose. Later, when Matsson makes a play for ATN, Shiv, Kendall and Roman consider whether to fight for Logan's crown jewel.
Director: Andrij Parekh
Writer: Ted Cohen
8.7/10 40 votes#3 - The One with Ross's Sandwich
Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 12/10/1998
Joey starts to get uncomfortable with protecting Monica and Chandler's secret, especially when it places him in embarrassing situations with the rest of the group. Meanwhile, Ross becomes enraged at work when someone swipes his turkey sandwich. Phoebe and Rachel enroll in a literature class.
Director: Gary Halvorson
Writer: Ted Cohen
8.6/10 31 votes#4 - 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: Ted Cohen
8.6/10 33 votes#5 - The One with the Stripper
Season 8 Episode 8 - Aired 11/15/2001
Chandler finds out that Monica had a bachelorette party with a stripper, even though they promised not to have bachelor/bachelorette parties. Monica feels bad about it, so she organizes a bachelor party including a stripper for Chandler, however, the only one excited about it seems to be Joey. Meanwhile, Rachel prepares to have dinner with her dad and tell him that she's pregnant and it doesn't go particularly well for either of the involved parties.
Director: David Schwimmer
Writer: Ted Cohen
8.5/10 32 votes#6 - The One Where Joey Tells Rachel
Season 8 Episode 16 - Aired 2/28/2002
After Joey reveals to Ross that he's in love with Rachel, Ross has a hard time accepting this revelation. However, after giving it some thought, he convinces Joey to tell Rachel how he feels. So he does exactly that by taking Rachel out to dinner, however, her reaction to the news isn't quite what he expected. Meanwhile, Phoebe claims that she has met Monica's soulmate which makes Chandler really anxious.
Director: N/A
Writer: Ted Cohen
8.5/10 31 votes#7 - The One with the Sharks
Season 9 Episode 4 - Aired 10/17/2002
After Phoebe has a talk with Ross, it prompts her to realize that she's never had a long term relationship. Monica makes a startling discovery while visiting Chandler in Tulsa. Also, Joey goes on a date with an attractive woman and discovers that her apartment seems really familiar, although he doesn't remember sleeping with her before.
Director: N/A
Writer: Ted Cohen
8.4/10 34 votes#8 - The One with Ross and Monica's Cousin
Season 7 Episode 19 - Aired 4/19/2001
Joey auditions for a big movie role which will require him to appear naked. A problem arises, however, when the part calls for an uncircumcised man. Meanwhile, Rachel and Phoebe go through the trouble of organizing a last minute bridal shower for Monica. And Ross becomes attracted to his cousin after she visits.
Director: N/A
Writer: Ted Cohen
8.4/10 38 votes#9 - The One with the Ring
Season 6 Episode 22 - Aired 5/11/2000
Chandler and Phoebe shop for a ring for Monica. Chandler finds the perfect one, but Phoebe accidentally lets it get away. While Chandler is busy with getting the ring back, Joey and Ross are lead to believe that he's mad at them, so they decide to team up and give him a cold shoulder treatment. Rachel continues to date Paul and wants him to open up to her, however, he opens up a bit too much.
Director: Gary Halvorson
Writer: Ted Cohen
8.4/10 38 votes#10 - The One with the Proposal
Season 6 Episode 23 - Aired 5/18/2000
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.
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Writer: Ted Cohen
8.3/10 40 votes#11 - The One with Rachel's Inadvertent Kiss
Season 5 Episode 17 - Aired 3/18/1999
Monica becomes jealous of Phoebe and Gary. Rachel has an awkward encounter when she interviews for a new job. Joey tries to meet a girl living in Ross's building, but has trouble with finding her apartment.
Director: Shelley Jensen
Writer: Ted Cohen
8.3/10 6 votes#13 - Super Tuesday
Season 7 Episode 5 - Aired 4/28/2019
Facing increased scrutiny heading into Super Tuesday, Selina visits Mike to deflect attention from Andrew's legal troubles. Jonah and Amy ramp up their anti-Selina campaign rhetoric. Dan attempts to exploit Richard.
Director: Becky Martin
Writer: Ted Cohen
8.3/10 29 votes#14 - The One with the Donor
Season 9 Episode 22 - Aired 5/8/2003
Rachel and Phoebe take Joey's girlfriend Charlie shopping, where she overhears the two of them gossiping about Joey. Meanwhile, Ross gives a presentation to a fellow professor in the hopes of getting the role of keynote speaker at the paleontology convention in Barbados. Also, Monica and Chandler consider alternate pregnancy options making some people really uncomfortable in the process.
Director: N/A
Writer: Ted Cohen
8.3/10 40 votes#15 - The One Where Joey Loses His Insurance
Season 6 Episode 4 - Aired 10/14/1999
Joey's health benefits lapse just as he develops a hernia. Ross is asked to give a lecture at NYU and eager to impress his students, he puts on a fake British accent. Meanwhile, Phoebe gets some bad news from her psychic.
Director: Gary Halvorson
Writer: Ted Cohen
8.3/10 41 votes#16 - The One in Vegas
Season 5 Episode 23 - Aired 5/20/1999
Chandler decides the only way to mend his friendship with Joey is to fly out to Vegas and visit him. Phoebe is determined not to be left out on another adventure, so everyone winds up going. Trouble is in the water, however, when Chandler finds out that Monica had lunch with Richard. Meanwhile, Ross and Rachel try to embarrass each other after an awkward encounter. Chandler and Monica reconcile and hastily decide to get married. Ross and Rachel get drunk and roam the casino. Phoebe deals with a 'lurker' on the slot machines.
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Writer: Ted Cohen
8.2/10 30 votes#17 - The One with the Soap Opera Party
Season 9 Episode 20 - Aired 4/24/2003
Joey secretly throws a party on the roof of his building for the "Days of Our Lives" cast and he reluctantly invites the rest of the gang, once they discover his plans. Meanwhile, Ross meets a new colleague, Charlie, and is instantly attracted to her, however, he feels intimidated once he learns about her accomplished ex-boyfriends. Also, everyone forgets to tell Chandler about the change of plans and he gets stuck at a theater play by himself.
Director: N/A
Writer: Ted Cohen
8.2/10 40 votes#18 - The One Where Chandler Can't Cry (2)
Season 6 Episode 14 - Aired 2/10/2000
Chandler admits that he hasn't cried since he was a child. Phoebe discovers that Ursula is starring in porno movies using her name. Rachel desperately tries to stop Ross and Jill from starting a relationship.
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Writer: Ted Cohen
8.1/10 35 votes#19 - The One with Rachel's Book
Season 7 Episode 2 - Aired 10/12/2000
As Monica starts planning her wedding she's shocked to find out that her parents have spent her entire wedding fund. However, her spirits are restored when she discovers that Chandler has enough savings for her dream wedding scenario. Phoebe temporarily moves into Ross's apartment, bringing her massage clients with her. This leads to some weird encounters for Ross. Meanwhile, Joey mocks Rachel when he finds an erotic novel she is reading.
Director: Michael Lembeck
Writer: Ted Cohen
8.1/10 36 votes#20 - The One with the Cheap Wedding Dress
Season 7 Episode 17 - Aired 3/15/2001
Monica regrets telling a woman about a discount bridal shop when they end up fighting over the same dress. Meanwhile, Joey and Ross discover that they're dating the same girl.
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Writer: Ted Cohen
8.1/10 37 votes#21 - The One with Joey's New Brain
Season 7 Episode 15 - Aired 2/15/2001
Joey's character on Days of Our Lives is awakened from his coma with a brain transplant from one of the show's most legendary characters. Ross practices the bagpipes for Monica and Chandler's wedding. Meanwhile, Phoebe and Rachel fight over a guy who left his cell phone in Central Perk.
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Writer: Ted Cohen
8.1/10 37 votes#22 - The One Where They're Going to Party!
Season 4 Episode 9 - Aired 12/11/1997
Chandler and Ross's college friend Gandalf is planning to come to town. Gandalf is "the party wizard." Ross and Chandler are very excited until Gandalf cancels. However, they decide to make their own party with Joey's help. Joanna squashes Rachel's chance at a promotion. And when Monica fills in for a friend as food critic for a small newspaper, she must decide between a steady job as head chef of a restaurant she panned or keeping her catering business with her friend Phoebe.
Director: Peter Bonerz
Writer: Ted Cohen
8.1/10 37 votes#23 - The One with the Joke
Season 6 Episode 12 - Aired 1/13/2000
After a joke gets published in Playboy, Chandler and Ross have an argument about who came up with it first. Meanwhile, a wayward remark of Phoebe's leads to trouble between the girls and a broke Joey starts working at Central Perk.
Director: Gary Halvorson
Writer: Ted Cohen
8.0/10 37 votes#24 - The One with Ross's Thing
Season 3 Episode 23 - Aired 5/1/1997
Afflicted with a mysterious skin condition on his butt that doctors cannot identify the cause of, Ross seeks advice from Phoebe's herbalist. Phoebe finds herself in a dilemma when she cannot choose between two guys. Monica can't decide about Pete when she thinks he is going to propose.
Director: Shelley Jensen
Writer: Ted Cohen
8.0/10 39 votes#25 - The One with the Ballroom Dancing
Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 10/16/1997
Joey attempts ballroom dancing in order to help Monica and Rachel keep their illegal sublet. Phoebe is attracted to one of her massage clients. And Ross tries to help Chandler quit the gym.
Director: Gail Mancuso
Writer: Ted Cohen
