Friends: 19 Underrated Episodes You Need To Rewatch

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The world of sitcoms was redefined when F.R.I.E.N.D.S., released in the year 1994. With a total of 236 episodes, the show revolved around six adults living in New York. Monica, Chandler, Rachel, Phoebe, Ross, and Joey instantly became household names. However, I have a list of 19 underrated episodes with the best one-liners that you really need to watch. Check it out!

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1. “The One with the Monkey” (Season 1, Episode 10)

Phoebe: “Did you ever see An Officer and a Gentleman?”

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Rachel and Monica: “Oh, yeah.”

Phoebe: “Well, he’s kind of like the guy I went to see that with.”

2. “The One with the Dozen Lasagnas” (Season 1, Episode 12)

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Phoebe: “And all of a sudden, his hands weren’t the problem anymore.”

Monica: “Was it…?”

Phoebe: “Oh, Boy Scouts could’ve camped under there.”

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3. “The One with the Boobies” (Season 1, Episode 13)

Chandler: “You know, I don’t know why you’re so embarrassed. They were very nice boobies.”

Rachel: “Nice? They were nice? I mean, that’s it? I mean, mittens are nice.”

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4. “The One with the Candy Hearts” (Season 1, Episode 14)

Carol: “Oh, I love you, too. But you know that thing we put over here with the pin in it? It’s time to take the pin out.”

5. “The One with the Birth” (Season 1, Episode 23)

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Monica: “Why won’t I be married when I’m 40?”

Chandler: “Oh, no-no. No. I just meant hypothetically.”

Monica: “Okay, hypothetically, why won’t I be married when I’m 40?”

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6. “The One with Phoebe’s Husband” (Season 2, Episode 4)

Joey: “Wait, wait, wait, wait, you see me again. Hang on, the guy’s butt’s blocking me. There I am. There I am. There I am. There I am.”

7. “The One With Five Steaks and an Eggplant” (Season 2, Episode 5)

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Rachel: “Okay, I will have the side salad.”

Server: “And what would that be on the side of?”

Rachel: “I don’t know. Why don’t you just put it right here next to my water.”

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8. “The One with the Lesbian Wedding” (Season 2, Episode 11)

Rachel’s mom: “You didn’t marry your Barry, honey. But I married mine.”

9. “The One with the Two Parties” (Season 2, Episode 22)

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Rachel’s mom: “You work and you work and you work at a marriage, but all he cares about is his stupid boat.”

Rachel’s dad: “You work and you work and you work on a boat—”

10. “The One Where Chandler Crosses the Line” (Season 4, Episode 7)

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Kathy: “Oh god, is that Baywatch?”

Chandler: “Uh, yes, but, I just watch it for the articles.”

11. “The One After Ross Says Rachel” (Season 5, Episode 1)

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Monica: “Yeah, I think you should keep looking.”

Chandler: “Yeah, for about, uh, 30 minutes?”

Monica: “Or 45.”

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Chandler: “Wow, in 45 minutes you could find her twice.”

12. “The One Where Phoebe Hates PBS” (Season 5, Episode 4)

Monica: “Alright, let me see. Will Chandler have sex tonight?”

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*she spins the magic 8-ball*

Monica: “‘Don’t count on it.’ Seems like it works to me.”

13. “The One with Monica’s Thunder” (Season 7, Episode 1)

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Chandler: “Joe?”

Joey: “Yeah?”

Chandler: “You’ve had a lot of sex, right?”

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Joey: “When? Today? Some, not a lot.”

14. “The One Where They’re Up All Night” (Season 7, Episode 12)

*Discarded smoke detector beeps in the hallway*

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A man knocking on Phoebe’s door: “Phoebe Buffay?”

Phoebe: “…Fire alarm?”

15. “The One Where Rosita Dies” (Season 7, Episode 13)

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Earl (Jason Alexander): “I’ve been working for 10 years now at this meaningless, dead-end job and nobody here even knows that I exist.”

Phoebe: “…Chandler?”

16. “The One with the Videotape” (Season 8, Episode 4)

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Ross: “Do you have a minute? I’d like to talk to you about something I’m really uncomfortable talking about.”

Joey: “Sure. How about, uh, you showering with your mom?”

Ross: “I actually had a topic in mind.”

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17. “The One with the Birthing Video” (Season 8, Episode 15)

*Monica, Rachel, and Chandler watching the birthing video*

Chandler: “You guys, look!”

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Rachel, looking away: “What? What? Did her ass explode?”

18. “The One with the Pediatrician” (Season 9, Episode 3)

Joey: “Of course, we do. Mike is playing a game that we used to play in high school. Yeah, where we pretend we don’t know each other. We played all kinds of games. Hey, you remember that one where I punch you in the face for not being cool?”

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19. “The One with the Cake” (Season 10, Episode 4)

Chandler: “Hi, Emma. It’s the year 2020. Are you still enjoying your nap?”

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Written by Deepak Vasisht

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