Everyone has a comfort show that they turn on to escape from reality, and for many, the go-to show for the perfect pick-me-up is Friends. The beloved sitcom from the '90s has an episode for every mood, from when one needs a good laugh to reassurance that being an adult doesn't come with a how-to guide.
The catchy theme song is the perfect depiction of what to expect when watching the show: a group of friends who support each other and are there during every phase of life, no matter what it brings.
"The One With The Stoned Guy" (Season 1, Episode 15)
For anyone who needs a good laugh after a long day, the humor provided by Friends guest star, Jon Lovitz, in this episode is sure to lift spirits. While he's only in the episode for a few minutes, the act of him arriving at Monica's apartment stoned and trying to eat everything in sight is a memorable moment of the first season that stands out for fans.
To add to the humor, there's also the hilarious scene where Joey tries teaching Ross how to dirty talk and Chandler walks in on them, sure to make anyone watching burst out giggling at his reaction. One's mood is sure to improve after just 20 minutes of non-stop hilarity.
"The One With Frank Jr." (Season 3, Episode 5)
Phoebe tries to form a bond with her half-brother, Frank Jr., in an effort to have a familial bond. The two struggle to find common ground as they communicate about tongue rolling and Frank's fondness for burning things. The moment is a glance at Phoebe's maturing, trying to find her place in the world after growing up in the streets as a young teenager.
Although Frank Jr. upsets Phoebe for mistaking her job as something it wasn't, she discovers that he did enjoy the day they had together because she's his sister. The early development of their relationship provides a funny, yet touching, moment in the show.
"The One Where Rachel Quits" (Season 3, Episode 10)
It's the holiday season and this episode features two heartwarming moments involving fulfilling wishes. Ross helps sell cookies for a little girl, and while he sold a lot, it wasn't enough. With Joey and Chandler's help, he turns their apartment into a special space camp just for her and she's overjoyed at the kind gesture.
Monica and Joey also surprise Phoebe after they bring home all of the dying Christmas trees to Monica's apartment after Joey lies that the trees' life fulfillment is to see Christmas day. The two storylines intertwine wonderfully, filling viewers with the warm feeling of drinking a steaming cup of hot cocoa on a winter day.
"The One With Chandler In A Box" (Season 4, Episode 8)
There's a perfect balance of humor and feel-good moments in this episode where Chandler demonstrates how sorry he is for kissing Joey's girlfriend by living in a box. The two's friendship is a favorite to fans of the show and is a testament to how much they care for each other.
When Kathy comes and breaks up with Chandler while he's still in the box and leaves, Joey lets his best friend out to go after her, realizing the two actually had a special bond. The end is similar to a rom-com as the friends run out to the balcony to watch Chandler chase after the girl he's had feelings for, all of them rooting him on.
"The One With The Embryos" (Season 4, Episode 12)
It's men vs women in this episode where they bet each other on who knows who best, and the stakes are high when Monica's apartment is put on the table. The well-remembered Jeopardy-like game Ross creates is notorious and has even been turned into a board game in real life.
Watching the intense battle of sexes provides fun trivia for fans of the show, learning the girls steal "Ms. Chanadler Bong's" TV Guide, among other hilarious quips. The competitiveness is contagious and is immersive, as this rewatchable Friends episode will make anyone feel like they're in Monica's apartment right alongside the gang.
"The One With All The Resolutions" (Season 5, Episode 11)
Ross decides to do something he hasn't done before every day in the year 1999, which prompts the rest of the friends to make their own New Year's Resolutions. The humor and relatability of the episode are endless, as all of them struggle to hold themselves accountable within days of making them.
The peak of it all is when Ross wears tight leather pants on a date, and he struggles to get them back on after they shrink while he's in the woman's bathroom. He gains some confidence back when he's given a drawing Ben made of his dad as a cowboy, ending the episode on a sweet note.
"The One Where Everybody Finds Out" (Season 5, Episode 14)
Any fan of Friends remembers this iconic episode where Monica and Chandler's secret relationship is finally unveiled. There are plenty of quotable moments when Rachel and Phoebe decide to play a game to get the couple to admit they're together, and the battle of "they don't know we know that they know we know" unravels.
Fans cheer when Chandler finally breaks after Phoebe tries seducing him, shouting that he's in love with Monica, and everyone learns it's not just sex but a genuine relationship. The perfect mixture of hilariousness as well as the sweet proclamation of love makes this episode a familiar favorite and sure to fill anyone watching with the warm fuzzies.
"The One With The Cop" (Season 5, Episode 16)
People turn to this episode for laughs provided by Ross when he, Rachel, and Chandler try getting his new couch up to his apartment. The scene is one of the most remembered for his notorious shouting of "pivot" as the friends struggle to get the couch up the stairs, resulting in wheezing laughter at their attempt.
Anyone who has moved in their life can relate to the costliness of hiring someone and wanting to do it themselves to save money. However, the outcome of the couch being split in half shows that maybe spending a little extra for professionals to do it might be the right call.
"The One With The Proposal Part 2" (Season 6, Episode 25)
There's not a dry eye in the room in this two-parter episode where Monica and Chandler finally get engaged. Chandler wants the special moment to be a surprise and ends up almost ruining the whole thing when he pretends that he's not interested in marriage. After a Richard-shaped obstacle almost comes between them, viewers are overcome with emotion when Chandler walks into a candle-lit apartment and Monica gets down on her knees to ask her best friend to marry her.
Even though she says she doesn't believe in them in a previous episode, Monica and Chandler prove to be each other's soulmates, and the proposal is one of the most romantic scenes in the sitcom's running.
"The One With Ross's Inappropriate Song" (Season 9, Episode 7)
Phoebe meets Mike's parents and pretends to be someone she's not in this episode. After forcing herself to eat veal despite being a vegetarian, Mike stands up for her and says that he's not going to let them treat the woman he loves badly.
Although the two get together later in the series, fans loved Paul Rudd's role as a love interest which kept him on the show, and Mike Hannigan's declaration was a romantic moment between them. Despite their differences in growing up, Mike genuinely loves Phoebe for who she is, and that shines through after this awkward dinner they experience together.