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Friends - Season 9

First aired Sep 26, 2002Season 9

Browse all 23 episodes in this season, including available images, air dates, runtimes, ratings and episode summaries from TMDB.

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Peter89Spencer

8.0

New York in the 90s was amazing. So when the people of the sitcom making business wanted to make another comedy show, they wanted to have the setting in that city. And thus, Friends was born! Another US sitcom that spanned a whole decade, and one of the top 10 best comedy series. I dare ya to watch one episode and not laugh even in one scene! From iconic quotes like "How you doin'?" to "Oh my God!" and of course "WE WERE ON A BREAK!", to every witty banters at the gang's local coffee shop and Joey and Chandler's dynamic friendship. Friends is by far the best sitcom in the 90s!

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betterlikethat

10.0

**Friends: A Timeless Comedy with a Bittersweet Note** Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Friends" remains an enduring masterpiece of comedy, weaving laughter and heart into the fabric of our lives. The recent loss of Matthew Perry adds a poignant layer to the show's legacy. His portrayal of Chandler Bing brought joy to millions, and his absence is deeply felt. Let's cherish the timeless humor he contributed to this iconic series. 🛋️❤️ #Friends #MatthewPerry https://mustwatchtvseries.xyz/actor/222178/matthew-perry

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AlfaVitaY2K

10.0

Friends is perfectly crafted for singles. Anecdote: Friends was made because there was only absurd Happy Days and there was nothing better. They hated this show with Fonzie, the main absurd character who mindlessly got all the dates, while the rest of the cast were a bunch of dimwit incels. They wanted something better. Friends is a perfectly crafted sitcom using clever psychological tools. The cast’s baby faces never showed their real age, keeping everyone looking forever young. Writing entertains nonstop with subtle psychological layers and entertaining unique characters. Structural psychology: jumps straight into a sketch before the intro to inject instant good vibes, no waiting. Ends with a post-credits sketch that leaves viewers happy instead of sad and empty after credits. Uses a real uplifting good mood song (“I’ll Be There for You”) instead of generic music. Episode titles starts with “The One Where…” or “The One With…”, creating friendly intimate “inside the group” feel. Core psychological goal: Built as emotional comfort for young singles after breakups. It sells the optimistic idea that “there’s always another chance” at love, while omitting that in real life chances are limited. Teens in high school with only first love often don’t understand why everyone is single or why it normalizes promiscuous sex as facetous. It’s not a conspiracy to promote debauchery, it’s targeted psychological aid for the millions depresed from first heartbreaks and forced single/incel lifestyle. That hidden healing purpose made it a worldwide phenomenon. Singles love Friends world wide. P.S. If you like Friends, watch also Coupling and Game On. Two excellent comedy series about male & female coupling that are more edgy and raw, because made in UK, instead of polished and safe Friends.

Episodes

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Episode 1

The One Where No One Proposes

8.5
Sep 26, 200224 min58 votes

Following Rachel's acceptance of Joey's accidental proposal, confusion reigns as Rachel wonders whether it was the right thing to do and Phoebe can't seem to mind her own business. Finally, Rachel, Ross and Joey get together and figure out that no one was actually going to propose. Meanwhile, Mr. Geller walks in on Monica and Chandler having sex in a closet.

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Episode 2

The One Where Emma Cries

8.5
Oct 3, 200224 min54 votes

Chandler, having trouble getting enough sleep at home, falls asleep in a meeting and accidentally agrees to run his company's Tulsa office. Emma won't stop crying after Rachel interrupts her nap; Monica and Phoebe try to help get her back to sleep. Meanwhile, Ross is still mad at Joey, and breaks his finger trying to punch him.

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Episode 3

The One with the Pediatrician

8.1
Oct 10, 200224 min53 votes

Rachel's pediatrician drops her as a client because she calls him incessantly to ask about any insignificant issue concerning Emma, so now she must find a new one, which puts Ross in an awkward situation. Meanwhile, Joey arranges a blind date for Phoebe. Also, as Chandler and Monica are preparing to leave for Tulsa, Monica receives a job offer from a prestige restaurant in Manhattan.

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Episode 4

The One with the Sharks

8.3
Oct 17, 200224 min52 votes

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.

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Episode 5

The One with Phoebe's Birthday Dinner

7.8
Oct 31, 200224 min56 votes

The friends are looking forward to getting together and celebrating Phoebe's birthday. However, on the day of the party, Ross struggles to convince Rachel to leave Emma with Mrs. Geller babysitting, and Monica and Chandler get into an argument, after Monica discovers that he's been smoking. All of this causes them to be incredibly late, leaving Phoebe and Joey alone at a restaurant with a table for six.

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Episode 6

The One with the Male Nanny

8.2
Nov 7, 200233 min55 votes

Ross and Rachel hire a nanny for Emma named Sandy and things seem to be going great. However, Ross is uncomfortable having a male nanny. Meanwhile, Chandler becomes upset when Monica says that somebody from her new job is the funniest guy she's ever met. Also, after Phoebe and Mike decide to take their relationship to a new level and exchange apartment keys, Phoebe gets a surprise visit from her ex-boyfriend David.

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Episode 7

The One with Ross's Inappropriate Song

8.5
Nov 14, 200224 min51 votes

Ross finds a way to make Emma laugh - singing Sir Mix-A-Lot's "Baby Got Back." Needless to say, Rachel isn't as amused, once she finds out. Meanwhile, Phoebe meets Mike's parents and tries her best to leave a good impression. Also, while viewing Richard's old apartment, Joey and Chandler discover a video tape with Monica's name on it, which causes Chandler to freak out, since he thinks it's a sex tape.

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Episode 8

The One with Rachel's Other Sister

8.5
Nov 21, 200226 min55 votes

Rachel's sister Amy tags along for Thanksgiving at Monica's place, because her (married) boyfriend cancels their plans. While watching the parade, Joey realizes that he forgot to show up for the Days of Our Lives cast float, and he asks Phoebe's help to come up with a believable lie. The dinner goes fairly well, however, Monica constantly obsesses about anybody damaging her best china. To make matters worse, Amy comes up with a crazy scenario involving Emma, which sparks a massive argument among the gang.

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Episode 9

The One with Rachel's Phone Number

8.1
Dec 5, 200224 min52 votes

Joey becomes convinced that Monica is having an affair, after Chandler sneaks back into town without him knowing, in order to have some alone time with his wife. Meanwhile, Rachel and Phoebe have a girls night out, and Rachel gives her phone number to a guy they meet at a bar. Also, Ross and Mike try to hang out together but it doesn't go very well, since they can't find a common interest to talk about.

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Episode 10

The One with Christmas in Tulsa

7.7
Dec 12, 200224 min53 votes

Everyone in the gang gets a little upset when Chandler announces that he'll be spending Christmas and New Year's Eve in Tulsa because of work. To make matters worse, Monica gets quite jealous when she finds out that one of Chandler's co-workers is a former Miss Oklahoma runner-up. After doing some retrospection, Chandler decides to quit his job.

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Episode 11

The One Where Rachel Goes Back to Work

8.1
Jan 9, 200324 min53 votes

Chandler starts looking for a job and is anxious about having a baby with Monica while uncertain about his career prospects. Meanwhile, Rachel visits work and finds out that during her leave, a guy named Gavin has been temporarily assigned to take care of her job. She starts to feel insecure about her job position and decides to come back from her leave early. Also, Phoebe works as an extra on Joey's TV show and brings even more drama to the set.

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Episode 12

The One with Phoebe's Rats

7.7
Jan 16, 200324 min59 votes

Gavin gives Rachel a very interesting birthday gift while Ross begs Joey to stay away from Emma's hot new nanny. Meanwhile, Mike meets and then accidentally murders Phoebe's unusual pet.

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Episode 13

The One Where Monica Sings

7.9
Jan 30, 200331 min60 votes

A night at Mike's piano bar gives Monica a very showy moment in the spotlight. Ross struggles to move on after witnessing Gavin and Rachel kiss. Meanwhile, Chandler employs his secret skill to repair Joey's botched eyebrow-waxing job.

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Episode 14

The One with the Blind Dates

8.1
Feb 6, 200324 min55 votes

Phoebe and Joey purposely set Ross and Rachel up on bad dates in the hopes they'll get back together. Meanwhile, Monica and Chandler babysit Emma, and aren't being as responsible as they should be.

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Episode 15

The One with the Mugging

8.3
Feb 13, 200323 min52 votes

Joey endures a draining audition at the hands of a pompous actor-director. Ross and Phoebe discover a secret link after being mugged together on the street. Chandler's advertising internship gets off to an impressive start.

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Episode 16

The One with the Boob Job

8.2
Feb 20, 200324 min54 votes

While reviewing their monthly expenses, Monica and Chandler discover that their situation is less than stellar. This results in Monica asking Joey to lend her some money without telling Chandler. When Chandler eventually finds out, Joey comes up with a lie that Monica needs the money for breast enhancement procedure. Meanwhile, Phoebe gets really excited as she and Mike decide to move in together, but her excitement quickly dissipates once she discovers that Mike doesn't see himself getting married ever again. Also, Rachel's attempt to baby-proof the apartment tampers with a frustrated Joey's sanity.

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Episode 17

The One with the Memorial Service

8.3
Mar 13, 200324 min51 votes

Chandler's jokey entry on his and Ross's college website leads to a faux burial service for the allegedly dead and obviously unpopular Gellar. Meanwhile, Joey is unwilling to give his favorite stuffed animal, Hugsy, to Emma. And Phoebe asks Monica to help her avoid a post-breakup tryst with Mike.

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Episode 18

The One with the Lottery

8.4
Apr 3, 200323 min52 votes

Monica leads the gang, except for a scoffing Ross, to purchase a bunch of lottery tickets for the multi-million-dollar powerball jackpot. However, as they gleefully plot about how they will spend the fortune if they win, they start bickering among themselves until Phoebe takes matters into her own hands. Meanwhile, Chandler frets as he waits for a phone call about a hiring job position and Rachel thinks baby Emma is close to saying her first words.

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Episode 19

The One with Rachel's Dream

7.9
Apr 17, 200325 min54 votes

After visiting the set of "Days of Our Lives", Rachel catches herself dreaming about a romantic encounter with Joey. Meanwhile, Chandler buys a non-refundable weekend getaway for himself and Monica, but when she can't get time off at work, Ross joins him. Also, Phoebe takes advantage of Monica's restaurant clientele.

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Episode 20

The One with the Soap Opera Party

8.0
Apr 24, 200324 min54 votes

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.

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Episode 21

The One with the Fertility Test

8.3
May 1, 200328 min52 votes

Joey comes to Ross for advice on dating Charlie, since they don't share much of the same interests. Meanwhile, Chandler and Monica bump into Janice at a fertility clinic. Also, Rachel has a gift certificate for a massage at a fancy massage place which Phoebe doesn't want her to use, since she doesn't approve of big corporations.

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Episode 22

The One with the Donor

8.0
May 8, 200325 min51 votes

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.

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Episode 23

The One in Barbados

8.4
May 15, 200352 min53 votes

The gang heads down to Barbados for the paleontology conference. While Ross and Charlie are excited about attending multiple seminars, the rest of the gang just want to enjoy their time on the beach but the rainy weather prevents them from doing so. Things, however, are far from boring - Phoebe discovers that she still has feelings for Mike even though she enjoys spending time with David, Rachel feels lonely and struggles to keep her feelings about Joey to herself, and Chandler is amused by Monica's hair.