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Friends — Season 5

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Matthew Gilbert Boston Globe Of all the returning series, only a handful remain in consistently good form: "Friends" stays witty despite Ross and Rachel's endless seesawing. Jun 28, 2018 Full Review Maureen Lee Lenker Entertainment Weekly Season 5 showcased the acting ensemble at their peak, making plenty of room for the blend of humor and heartfelt emotion that made the show a hit for 10 seasons. Jun 27, 2018 Full Review Joe Reid The Atlantic Season five is the best because it's Chandler and Monica trying to keep their relationship under wraps, which improbably stayed funny over the course of fourteen episodes and STILL managed to pay it off with the best episode of the series. Jun 27, 2018 Full Review Catriona Wightman Digital Spy Season five had some incredible bits. It also had Emily, but never mind. Jun 27, 2018 Full Review Adam Chitwood Collider The writers didn't rush [the Monica and Chandler] relationship to its conclusion...and it's this comedy mined from their sneaking around and trying to keep their relationship a secret that makes Season 5 one of the show's best. Jun 27, 2018 Full Review Louisa Mellor Den of Geek David Schwimmer pulls some comedy magic out of Ross' downward spiral. Jun 26, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

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Episode 1 Aired Sep 24, 1998 The One After Ross Says Rachel Ross is distraught over the wedding; Emily punches Ross and flees from the reception; Monica and Chandler try to control their passions. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 1, 1998 The One With All the Kissing Monica and Chandler are caught in a passionate embrace but try to prove it was innocent: Ross' wife won't speak to him; Phoebe feels neglected; Rachel appoints Monica as her advisor in romance. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 8, 1998 The One Hundredth Phoebe prepares to give birth, but the doctor makes her nervous, and Joey gets admitted in great pain. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 15, 1998 The One Where Phoebe Hates PBS Ross' estranged bride makes him an offer; Phoebe deals with traumatic memories of PBS; Monica gets upset at Chandler when he gloats about sex; Joey challenges Phoebe to perform a completely selfless act. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 29, 1998 The One With the Kips An exchange between Ross and Rachel threatens to break up the friends; Chandler and Monica plan a romantic weekend getaway together; Joey finds out about Monica and Chandler. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 5, 1998 The One With the Yeti Joey gets emotional when Ross decides to move out of the old apartment; Bigfoot in the building; Emily tells Ross that she wants a divorce. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 12, 1998 The One Where Ross Moves In Personal habits clash when Ross moves in with Chandler and Joey; Phoebe dates a health inspector (Gregory Sporleder); Rachel schemes to get her new neighbor to ask her our on a date. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 19, 1998 The One With the Thanksgiving Flashbacks As the gang digests Monica's huge Thanksgiving meal, everyone reminisces about their worst Thanksgiving ever. Details Episode 9 Aired Dec 10, 1998 The One With Ross' Sandwich Threatening notes on Ross' lunches cause concern among his co-workers; Monica makes a literature class more challenging, to the dismay of the other students; Monica and Chandler try to keep their relationship a secret. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 17, 1998 The One With the Inappropriate Sister Phoebe helps the Salvation Army and learns some truths about New Yorkers; Rachel gets a date with her neighbor who has a close relationship with his sexy sister; Joey tries to write a play in which he can be the star. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 7, 1999 The One With All the Resolutions Ross vows to try something new; Joey resolves to learn guitar from Phoebe; Rachel gives up gossiping. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 21, 1999 The One With Chandler's Work Laugh Monica is put off by the laugh Chandler uses to impress his boss (Sam McMurray); Ross shocks everyone by dating Janice (Maggie Wheeler). Details Episode 13 Aired Feb 4, 1999 The One With Joey's Bag Phoebe meets her estranged father (Bob Balaban) at her grandmother's funeral; Joey's fondness for an expensive bag loses him an audition; Chandler tells perfectionist Monica that she is useless at massage. Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 11, 1999 The One Where Everybody Finds Out Ross must prove to his boss that he is sane in order to return to work; Phoebe finds out about Monica and Chandler's relationship; Ross hunts for a new apartment. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 18, 1999 The One With the Girl Who Hits Joey Chandler gets nervous when everyone learns about Monica; Joey's new girlfriend (Soleil Moon Frye) gets physical; Ross moves into a new apartment but fails to impress his new neighbors. Details Episode 16 Aired Feb 25, 1999 The One With the Cop Phoebe finds a police officer's badge and goes on a spree of arrests until she meets up with the owner; Joey thinks he's in love with Monica; Ross buys a couch but won't pay to have it delivered. Details Episode 17 Aired Mar 18, 1999 The One With Rachel's Inadvertent Kiss Rachel worries about a kiss she gives to a job interviewer (Steve Ireland); Monica observes Phoebe's romantic bliss; Joey is arrested for stalking a sexy neighbor. Details Episode 18 Aired Apr 8, 1999 The One Where Rachel Smokes Rachel tries to impress her boss by smoking, which gives Chandler fond memories of his former addiction; Ross's son and Joey audition for the same part in a commercial. Details Episode 19 Aired Apr 22, 1999 The One Where Ross Can't Flirt Ross competes with Chandler for the attentions of a pizza deliverywoman (Kristin Dattilo-Hayward); Joey discovers that his guest-starring role on "Law & Order" was cut while watching the show with his proud grandmother. Details Episode 20 Aired Apr 29, 1999 The One With the Ride Along Joey tries to save Ross' life when he thinks he hears gunshots while on patrol with Phoebe's police officer boyfriend. Details Episode 21 Aired May 6, 1999 The One With the Ball Monica interrupts Joey and Ross' friendly game of catch; Gary (Michael Rapaport) asks Phoebe to move in with him. Details Episode 22 Aired May 13, 1999 The One With Joey's Big Break Joey lands his first lead role and finds his movie crew in a bind; Rachel gets an eye infection; Phoebe can't quite remember why she hates Ross. Details Episode 23 Aired May 20, 1999 The One in Vegas The gang surprises Joey by joining him in Las Vegas on a film shoot; a winning streak leads Chandler to press his luck with a proposition. Details Episode 24 Aired May 20, 1999 The One in Vegas The gang surprises Joey by joining him in Las Vegas on a film shoot; a winning streak leads Chandler to press his luck with a proposition. Details

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