What Are The Top 'Friends' Episodes Of All Time? Find Out Now!

By Johnni Macke | Nov 03, 2014 09:01 AM EST

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Friends is an iconic TV show that was created in 1994 and it still manages to resonate with fans today. The series ran for 10 seasons, ending in 2004, but what are the top episodes of all time? We've got the list according to NBC's research department.

Everyone has their personal favorites when it comes to Friends episodes, but according to NBC's research department via Buzzfeed, there are 20 episodes that stand out based on viewership. See the list below and let us know if you agree.

20. "The One With All the Poker" (Season 1, Episode 18): 30.362 million viewers

The countdown begins with, the season one episode where the guys play the ladies in a crazy game of poker, which Ross Geller (played by David Schwimmer) lets Rachel Green (played by Jennifer Aniston) win.

19. "The One With Two Parts, Part 2" (Season 1, Episode 17): 30.476 million

When Marcel the monkey eats scrabble letters, Ross has to take him to the hospital. Plus, Rachel and Monica Geller (played by Courtney Cox) switch identities when they meet the hot doctors from the show ER (George Clooney and Noah Wyle).

18. "The One Where Ross Finds Out" (Season 2, Episode 7): 30.512 million

When Ross finally finds out that Rachel has feelings for him, it is great. Rachel's phone message telling Ross she is over him gave us one of the greatest lines of the whole series. "You're over me? When were you under me?" Ross says stunned.

17. "The One With the Proposal" (Season 6, Episodes 24 & 25): 30.734 million

Chandler Bing (played by Matthew Perry) and Monica's proposal got more viewers than their actual wedding according to NBC.

16. "The One After Ross Says Rachel" (Season 5, Episode 1): 30.906 million

After Ross accidentally said Rachel's name at his wedding to Emily, the world tuned in to see what happened next.

15. "The One Where Eddie Won't Go" (Season 2, Episode 19): 31.181 million

When Adam Goldberg played Chandler's crazy roommate Eddie, fans seemed to flock to him. He thought a gold fish cracker was an actual fish, what more you do you need?

14. "The One Where Joey Moves Out" (Season 2, Episode 16): 31.193 million

Chandler and Joey Tribbiani's (played by Matt LeBlanc) bromance was the original bromance and it was glorious.

13. "The One Where Rachel Finds Out" (Season 1, Episode 24): 31.305 million

Rachel finally figured out that Ross loved her and the world rejoiced!

12. "The One With Ross' Wedding" (Season 4, Episodes 23 & 24): 31.609 million

"I Ross, take thee Rachel!" Need we say more?

11. "The One With the Lesbian Wedding" (Season 2, Episode 11): 31.667 million

Carol and Susan finally get married, Phoebe Buffay's (played by Lisa Kudrow) possessed by an old lady and Ross walks Carol down the aisle.

10. "The One After 'I Do'" (Season 8, Episode 1): 31.696 million

After Monica and Chandler said "I Do," all eyes were on Rachel and the pregnancy.

9. "The One With Ross' New Girlfriend" (Season 2, Episode 1): 32.095 million

When Ross started dating Julie, we tuned in hoping he would end it quick. Sure, Julie isn't that bad, but Rachel loved Ross and he needed to be with her, duh.

8. "The One With Russ" (Season 2, Episode 10): 32.402 million

The fact that this episode even exists is reason enough for it to be in the top 10 episodes of all time. Yes, Russ, Ross's doppelganger dates Rachel and it is hilarious.

7. "The One Where Ross and Rachel... You Know" (Season 2, Episode 15): 32.868 million

Rachel and Ross finally have sex... in the museum... under the fake stars... it is great.

6. "The One With the List" (Season 2, Episode 8): 32.903 million

When Ross finally calls it quits with Julie, life gets much better. Plus, when Ross says, "It's always been you, Rach," we swoon every time.

5. "The One With the Prom Video" (Season 2, Episode 14): 33.597 million

Come on, Rachel's nose, Monica's weight and Ross's hair... this episode has everything we could ever want. Plus, Rachel and Ross kiss.

4. "The One Where No On Proposes" (Season 9, Episode 1): 34.012 million

We definitely understand why this episode had so many viewers, but watching Joey accidentally propose to Rachel after she has her baby is hard to watch.

3. "The One Where Rachel Has A Baby" (Season 8, Episodes 23 & 24): 34.910 million

When Emma was brought into the world it was a great moment for the Friends crew.

2. "The Last One" (Season 10, Epsiodes 17 & 18): 52.462 million

Obviously the series finale is in the top five, but it's a little surprising it's not number one. When the gang puts their keys on the counter and close the door to Monica's famous apartment an era of awesome friendships came to an end.

1. "The One After the Superbowl" (Season 2, Episodes 12 & 13): 52.925 million

Ross goes to San Diego to visit Marcel, Julia Roberts makes a cameo and steals Chandler's clothes and Rachel and Monica compete for a movie star hunk. Why is it number one, because the Super Bowl brings a huge number of fans into any series.

What do you think of the list? Which episode is your favorite?

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