Friends
A full list of special holiday episodes
Friends
10 seasons, 1994–2004
A group of friends navigate life and love in New York City while making us laugh and cry along the way.
The show aired 8 Christmas episodes, 9 Thanksgiving episodes, and 7 Valentine's Day episodes.
Christmas episodes:
Season 2, Episode 9
The One with Phoebe’s Dad
Phoebe locates her father but is uncertain about whether to meet him or not.
Season 3, Episode 10
The One Where Rachel Quits
Ross accidentally breaks a little girl's leg and helps her sell cookies, which triggers Monica's past obsession. Rachel resigns from her job at Central Perk. Joey's Christmas tree selling clashes with Phoebe's beliefs.
Season 4, Episode 10
The One with the Girl from Poughkeepsie
Monica hires Joey to demonstrate her authority to the kitchen staff by firing him. Chandler's attempt to set Rachel up with a co-worker fails, and Ross can't decide between two girls.
Season 5, Episode 10
The One with the Inappropriate Sister
Ross causes chaos in Chandler and Joey's lives out of boredom. Rachel is uneasy about Danny's close bond with his sister. Phoebe faces difficulties while collecting donations for the needy during Christmas.
Season 6, Episode 10
The One with the Routine
Joey tries to kiss Janine on the set of "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve," and Monica and Ross perform their high school dance routine. Rachel, Phoebe, and Chandler search for Monica's Christmas gifts.
Season 7, Episode 10
The One with the Holiday Armadillo
Ross wants to introduce Ben to Hanukkah, and Phoebe must drive a wedge between Rachel and Joey to entice her to move back into their refurbished apartment.
Season 8, Episode 11
The One with Ross's Step Forward
Ross's new girlfriend wants to send out Christmas cards featuring a photo of them together, but Ross isn't sure he's ready to take that step yet.
Season 9, Episode 10
The One with Christmas in Tulsa
Chandler is sent to Tulsa for Christmas by his company, leaving Monica worried about his fidelity with a former Miss Oklahoma runner-up. Chandler returns early and announces he quit his job.
Thanksgiving episodes:
Season 1, Episode 9
The One Where Underdog Gets Away
The group is locked out of Monica and Rachel's apartment, causing their Thanksgiving plans to go wrong.
Season 3, Episode 9
The One with the Football
Monica and Ross's childhood rivalry causes a delay in Thanksgiving dinner as the group plays a game of touch football.
Season 4, Episode 8
The One with Chandler in a Box
Chandler lies in a wooden box for six hours to apologize to Joey. Monica gets ice in her eye and is treated by Richard's son. Rachel's gift-giving habit is exposed.
Season 5, Episode 8
The One with All the Thanksgivings
The group recalls and shares their worst Thanksgiving experiences with each other.
Season 6, Episode 9
The One Where Ross Got High
Ross discloses why Jack and Judy dislike Chandler. Rachel attempts to make dessert for the group. Joey and Ross try to skip Thanksgiving with Janine and her dancer friends.
Season 7, Episode 8
The One Where Chandler Doesn't Like Dogs
Ross struggles to name all 50 states during a game, Joey ruins Rachel's chances with Tag during Thanksgiving dinner, and Phoebe sneaks a dog into the apartment, making Chandler nervous.
Season 8, Episode 9
The One with the Rumor
Monica invites an old school friend, Will, to Thanksgiving dinner, unaware that he has a grudge against Rachel.
Season 9, Episode 8
The One with Rachel's Other Sister
Rachel's sister visits on Thanksgiving, causing arguments.
Season 10, Episode 8
The One with the Late Thanksgiving
Monica and Chandler agree to host Thanksgiving, but Joey, Ross, Rachel, and Phoebe arrive an hour late for dinner.
St. Valentine's Day episodes:
Season 1, Episode 14
The One with the Candy Hearts
On Valentine's Day, Ross coincidentally dines in the same restaurant as Carol and Susan. Joey arranges a date for Chandler with Janice, while the girls burn keepsakes from past relationships.
Season 2, Episode 15
The One Where Ross and Rachel… You Know
Monica develops a crush on her parents' friend while catering for him. Ross and Rachel have their first date. Joey and Chandler are reluctant to give up their new TV and armchairs.
Season 3, Episode 15
The One Where Ross and Rachel Take a Break
After a fight with Rachel, Ross finds comfort in another woman's arms at a party. Phoebe's date requires an interpreter to communicate.
Season 5, Episode 14
The One Where Everybody Finds Out
Phoebe and Rachel discover Monica and Chandler's secret relationship and try to make them confess.
Season 6, Episode 17
The One With Unagi
Rachel and Phoebe enroll in self-defense classes. Chandler and Monica exchange homemade Valentine's Day gifts. Joey participates in medical research to earn money.
Season 8, Episode 15
The One With The Birthing Video
Phoebe gives Joey a happy dog to cheer him up. Monica accidentally gives Chandler a graphic birthing video instead of a romantic movie. Ross's girlfriend discovers Rachel is living with him.
Season 10, Episode 12
The One with Phoebe's Wedding
Phoebe and Mike's wedding preparations go awry as last-minute issues arise.
