Episode 1: “The Pilot”
The memorable first scene, where Rachel (Jennifer Aniston) leaves her fiance, Barry, at the altar.
Episode 2: “The One with the Sonogram at the End”
Monica (Courteney Cox) consoles Ross (David Schwimmer) after he finds out his ex-wife, Carol, is pregnant with his child.
Episode 2: “The One with the Sonogram at the End”
The episode also marked the first appearance of Ross and Monica’s parents, Jack (Elliot Gould) and Judy Geller (Christina Pickles).
Episode 3: “The One with the Thumb”
Much to the gang’s chagrin, Chandler (Matthew Perry) starts smoking again.
Episode 3: “The One with the Thumb”
This is also the first time we see the interior of Joey (Matt LeBlanc) and Chandler’s apartment.
Episode 8: “The One Where Nana Dies Twice”
Cox and Gould on-set.
Episode 8: “The One Where Nana Dies Twice”
Monica and Ross reminisce about Nana with the gang.
Episode 10: “The One with the Monkey”
Ross with his new pet and roommate, Marcel.
Episode 10: “The One with the Monkey”
After being beaten up by a woman, Rachel shows up to Monica’s New Year’s Eve party looking distressed.
Episode 10: “The One with the Monkey”
Chandler and Janice (Maggie Wheeler) having a fight at Monica’s party.
Episode 11: “The One with Mrs. Bing”
The gang meet Chandler’s over-the-top mother Nora (Morgan Fairchild).
Episode 11: “The One with Mrs. Bing”
Publicity photo of Perry with Fairchild.
Episode 15: “The One With The Stoned Guy”
Jon Lovitz guest stars as Steve, the stoned restaurateur Monica tries to impress.
Episode 15: “The One With The Stoned Guy”
Chandler tries to quit his job.
Episode 16: “The One With Two Parts, Part 1”
Ross and Carol’s girlfriend, Susan (Jessica Hecht) practice lamaze.
Episode 16: “The One With Two Parts, Part 1”
Joey and Chandler meet Phoebe’s twin sister, Ursula.
Episode 16: “The One With Two Parts, Part 1”
Mr. Heckles (Larry Hankin) coming up to complain about the noise.
Episode 16: “The One With Two Parts, Part 1”
Kudrow hanging out on Monica’s couch during the filming of the episode.
Episode 17: “The One With Two Parts, Part 2”
Marcel is hospitalized after eating Scrabble tiles.
Episode 21: “The One with the Fake Monica”
Ross tells Chandler and Joey that he has to give up Marcel.
Episode 23: “The One with the Birth”
The birth of Ben.
Episode 24: “The One Where Rachel Finds Out”
Ross can’t stop staring at Rachel, while Rachel can’t stop staring at photos of Ben.
Episode 24: “The One Where Rachel Finds Out”
Ross drops off Rachel’s gift (the broach) with Joey and Chandler.
Episode 24: “The One Where Rachel Finds Out”
Ross and Rachel share a moment on the balcony.
A look at Monica and Rachel’s apartment:
A shot looking toward the bedrooms:
A close-up look at Central Perk:
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