Nearly 20 years on, Friends is still a phenomenon with phrases and impressions from the show still part of the everyday lexicon, leading to some truly fantastic memes that you don't even need to be a fan of to recognize.
There are dozens of Friends episodes fans claim are the best of the best and there are even more memes depicting some of the best scenes in the series. These episodes are some of the highest-rated Friends episodes ever. These memes represent some of the most iconic scenes in each of these favored episodes, reminding fans why the show can still make them smile and laugh.
"The One With Ross's Sandwich"
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In this season five episode, Ross is stressed due to his impending divorce from Emily and his recent eviction after their split. When his boss finds out about his odd behavior at work, Ross tries to explain himself. However, he ends up freaking out when he realizes it was his boss who ate his sandwich in the breakroom.
While Ross is forced to take a sabbatical after this meltdown, the episode is one of the most memorable because his final straw comes with a completely over-the-top, hysterical reaction. This meme from iFunny captures the moment when fans knew Ross was about to lose his cool.
"The One With Monica And Chandler's Wedding: Part 1"
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Chandler has some of the most surprisingly meaningful quotes in the series. While this meme from Reddit references different episodes, it speaks to the episode in which Monica and Chandler marry. Though the ceremony is brief in the actual episode, it officially unifies one of the best couples in the show.
While this meme depicts Chandler's issues with serious relationships, it also points out that the couple was perfect for each other and ready to be married when the time came. Chandler clearly had commitment issues before Monica, but it's also pretty clear their relationship is something unique.
"The One With Ross's Wedding: Part 2"
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Though Ross can be a little irritating to audiences at times, he is also known for having several aspects in his storyline that are ahead of their time. In the first part of this duo, Ross accidentally says Rachel's name during his wedding to Emily. In the second part, he runs around trying to find Emily and convince her to stay with him.
This meme from Reddit is perfect for this episode because it perfectly sums up one of the longest-running jokes in the series. Ross gets married and divorced three times within his storyline, and his marriage to Emily is over before it even began.
"The One With The Cop"
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In this episode, Ross buys a couch but refuses to pay the cost to have it moved to his apartment. Instead, he enlists the help of Chandler and Rachel to help carry the furniture up the stairs. When Ross is being his usual over-the-top self, Chandler cuts in as the comedic relief.
This meme from me.me presents one of the most iconic scenes in the whole series. While there are a lot of laugh reels throughout, the line "PIVOT" continues to be a symbol of the show and reminds fans of one of the most hysterical reactions.
"The One With The Cat"
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Chandler says some of the most hilarious lines in the show, and one of the most hilarious is when Monica walks into Joey and Chandler's empty apartment and he says, "Joey was born, and 28 years later, I was robbed." This meme from 9gag speaks volumes about the relationship Joey and Chandler have. While they're always supportive of each other, it is clear that sometimes Joey's irresponsible nature becomes a burden on Chandler.
In this episode, Joey is trying to sell the entertainment center he made when someone locks him inside the furniture and takes all of their stuff. This meme isn't only perfect because it's a representation of their friendship but it demonstrates how hilarious both of their reactions are to the situation.
"The One With The Late Thanksgiving"
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Some fans believe Phoebe Buffay is the best of the friends. There are many ways one may go about proving this point, but one of them is quick-witted she can be while she's also being goofy. This meme from Twitter proves how perfectly Phoebe's quirkiness meets Joey's outrageousness.
In this episode, the gang is all late to Chandler and Monica's Thanksgiving after they give Monica a hard time about not making dinner. None of them wants to go into the apartment first, they play a game of Rock, Paper, and Scissors to see who goes first.
"The One With All The Thanksgivings"
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In this episode, the show features clips from the friends' previous Thanksgivings. Most memorably, it's the episode in which the audience sees Monica accidentally cut off Chandler's toe back when they were young. To make it up to him, Monica puts a turkey on her head to make him laugh.
This meme from Reddit is hilarious because it points out how ridiculous most of the gang looked in their youth compared to adulthood and makes fans recall some of their questionable decisions from earlier years.
"The One With The Rumor"
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This episode isn't just well-known because Brad Pitt guest-starred in it. Not only does his character Will perform a completely hysterical role when he can't keep his disdain for Rachel a secret, but it's even worse that Rachel and Phoebe are immediately attracted to him.
This meme from Twitter is an example of how the characters can drop some of the most ridiculous lines during even the most serious moments. When Will and Ross mention how they started a rumor about Rachel, Phoebe decides to intervene in a completely unhelpful but funny way.
"The One With The Secret Closet"
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This episode is iconic for two reasons: Chander and Joey find a secret closet Monica has locked and Rachel goes to the hospital with pains while pregnant. While the scene is hilarious and relatable for many, Rachel's line, "No uterus, no opinion" is one of the most well-known lines in the series.
This meme shared on Facebook perfectly sums up Rachel's frustration with her doctor and then Ross. When she was experiencing Braxton Hicks early in her pregnancy, they both mention how they were no big deal and minor pain. Since they're not the ones experiencing the pains, Rachel decides to point that out.