Friends: Season 5
1998 · 23 episodes · ★ 8.3
What Season 5 of Friends
Season five kicks off with Ross and Emily newly married, though she can't forgive him for saying Rachel's name during their vows. Meanwhile, Monica and Chandler keep their relationship a secret, and Joey has to keep the same silence. Rachel, for her part, reveals her feelings for Ross. When he loses his apartment, he moves in with Chandler and Joey, and living together puts all three to the test. The friends also face work, love and the unexpected challenges of life in Manhattan, while their bonds keep their dreams alive.
Season 5 Episodes
5x01 The One After Ross Says Rachel
In the aftermath of his Freudian slip, Ross tries to rescue his marriage with Emily. Meanwhile, Chandler and Monica try and find a moment alone in order to continue their affair while overseas.
Directing: Kevin S. Bright · Writing: Seth Kurland · Starring: Elliott Gould, Jennifer Saunders, Tom Conti, Peter Eyre
5x02 The One with All the Kissing
Ross continues to try and mend his marriage to Emily. When Chandler accidentally kisses Monica in front of everyone before leaving for work, he tries to recover by kissing Rachel and Phoebe as well. Meanwhile, Phoebe starts getting irritated by everyone's London stories.
Directing: Gary Halvorson · Writing: Wil Calhoun · Starring: Zen Gesner, James Michael Tyler
5x03 The One Hundredth
Phoebe is rushed to the hospital for the birth of her brother's triplets. While there, Joey winds up with severe sympathy pains that turn out to be kidney stones. Meanwhile, Rachel tries to set Monica up on a date with a male nurse.
Directing: Kevin S. Bright · Writing: Marta Kauffman, David Crane · Starring: Giovanni Ribisi, Sam Anderson, Patrick Fabian, Iqbal Theba
5x04 The One Where Phoebe Hates PBS
Joey lands a job with a PBS telethon, which ignites an old hatred Phoebe has towards the network. Meanwhile, Monica tries to convince Rachel that she's dating someone from work to hide her relationship with Chandler. And Ross finally gets in touch with Emily and they try to work it out.
Directing: Shelley Jensen · Writing: Michael Curtis · Starring: Gary Collins, Helen Baxendale, Sandra Thigpen, John R. McLaughlin
5x05 The One with the Kips
Monica and Chandler plan an Atlantic City getaway in order to have an intimate weekend away from their friends. Meanwhile, Ross prepares himself to tell Rachel that he can't see her anymore.
Directing: Dana De Vally Piazza · Writing: Scott Silveri · Starring: Christopher Liam Moore, James Michael Tyler
5x06 The One with the Yeti
Emily decides that the only way to continue her marriage with Ross is to have him get rid of all traces of Rachel in his apartment. Meanwhile, Rachel and Monica mistake a hairy neighbor for a yeti.
Directing: Gary Halvorson · Writing: Alexa Junge · Starring: Helen Baxendale, George Newbern, James Michael Tyler
5x07 The One Where Ross Moves In
Chandler and Joey let Ross move in with them once his marriage to Emily falls apart. Meanwhile, Phoebe gets involved with the local health inspector and Rachel becomes convinced that Danny is trying to seduce her with mind games.
Directed by Gary Halvorson · Written by Gigi McCreery, Perry Rein · Starring Gregory Sporleder, Doug Benson, George Newbern, James Michael Tyler
5x08 The One with All the Thanksgivings
Although the Thanksgiving meal is great, Chandler is still moody over his parent's divorce during the holiday when he was a boy and Ross is depressed about his second divorce. The group reminisces about their worst Thanksgivings in order to cheer them up, and Monica's worst memory is revealed.
Directing: Kevin S. Bright · Writing: Greg Malins · Starring: Morgan Fairchild, Michael Winters, Elliott Gould, Christina Pickles
5x09 The One with Ross's Sandwich
Joey starts to get uncomfortable with protecting Monica and Chandler's secret, especially when it places him in embarrassing situations with the rest of the group. Meanwhile, Ross becomes enraged at work when someone swipes his turkey sandwich. Phoebe and Rachel enroll in a literature class.
Directing: Gary Halvorson · Writing: Ted Cohen, Andrew Reich · Starring: Michael Ensign, Scott Mosenson, Jennette Robbins, Alexia Roberts
5x10 The One with the Inappropriate Sister Mid-Season Finale
Joey teaches Ross how to be unemployed. Phoebe is working for the Salvation Army during the holidays. Monica is tired of Rachel's obsessing about Danny and asks him to go out with her. Ross convinces Joey to write a play about himself. Phoebe is distressed after finding out that New Yorkers are mean. Rachel meets Danny's sister and is dismayed when the two seem a little too playful. Phoebe vows a return to "Street Phoebe."
Directing: Dana De Vally Piazza · Writing: Shana Goldberg-Meehan · Starring: June Gable, Julie Lauren, Lee Arenberg, George Newbern
5x11 The One with All the Resolutions
With the New Year, the friends make New Year's resolutions. Ross resolves to try a new thing every day. Chandler resolves to not make fun of his friends for a week. Joey resolves to learn how to play the guitar, with Phoebe as his teacher. Rachel resolves to give up gossiping. Chandler nearly goes insane holding it all in. Ross is stuck in a sticky situation at his date's apartment, in constricting and hot leather pants. Rachel discovers a big secret (Monica and Chandler) that threatens to spoil her resolution.
Directing: Joe Regalbuto · Writing: Suzie V. Freeman · Starring: Sarah Peterson, Jack Allen, James Michael Tyler, Charlie Allen
5x12 The One with Chandler's Work Laugh
Monica begins to hang out with Chandler during his work functions, since they don't have to keep their relationship a secret among his coworkers. However, she learns that Chandler has a second, more annoying personality when he's around his boss. Meanwhile, Ross learns that Emily is getting remarried and in his grief hooks up with an old nemesis of the gang: Janice.
Directing: Kevin S. Bright · Writing: Alicia Sky Varinaitis · Starring: Maggie Wheeler, Lise Simms, Sam McMurray, James Michael Tyler
5x13 The One with Joey's Bag
Phoebe's grandmother dies, and Phoebe is shocked when her father turns up at the funeral. Meanwhile, Rachel gives Joey a "man's bag" for an audition, and Chandler is scared to tell Monica he doesn't like her massages.
Directing: Gail Mancuso · Writing: Seth Kurland · Starring: Bob Balaban, Daniel Hagen, James Michael Tyler
5x14 The One Where Everybody Finds Out
When the friends discover that Ugly Naked Guy is moving out of his apartment, Ross leaps at the opportunity to get his own place again. Phoebe finds out about Monica and Chandler's relationship, and tries to get them to reveal the truth by seducing Chandler.
Directing: Michael Lembeck · Writing: Alexa Junge · Starring: Michael Ensign, James Michael Tyler
5x15 The One with the Girl Who Hits Joey
Joey starts dating Katie, a little girl who packs a mean punch. When Ross refuses to contribute to the retirement fund of the building's maintenance man, he winds up offending everyone in the building. Meanwhile, Chandler freaks out about his relationship with Monica.
Directing: Kevin S. Bright · Writing: Adam Chase · Starring: Willie Garson, Soleil Moon Frye, David Dalton, Linde Gibb
5x16 The One with the Cop
Joey has a dream about Monica and becomes convinced he is in love with her. Meanwhile, Phoebe finds a police badge in Central Perk and uses it to go on missions of mercy. And Ross buys a new sofa but has trouble moving it up the stairs into his new apartment.
Directing: Andrew Tsao · Writing: Gigi McCreery, Perry Rein · Starring: Michael Rapaport, NiCole Robinson, Aloma Wright, Mark Fite
5x17 The One with Rachel's Inadvertent Kiss
Monica becomes jealous of Phoebe and Gary. Rachel has an awkward encounter when she interviews for a new job. Joey tries to meet a girl living in Ross's building, but has trouble with finding her apartment.
Directing: Shelley Jensen · Writing: Ted Cohen, Andrew Reich · Starring: Michael Rapaport, Samantha Smith, Steve Ireland, Marc Goldsmith
5x18 The One Where Rachel Smokes
Rachel decides to start smoking in order to avoid missing important meetings with her boss. Meanwhile, Ben gets offered an audition for a soup commercial, and Joey auditions to be Ben's father during the ad. Also, Monica and Phoebe plan a surprise birthday party for Rachel together, but Monica takes over.
Directing: Todd Holland · Writing: Michael Curtis · Starring: Joanna Gleason, Megan Ward, Jane Sibbett, Judy Kain
5x19 The One Where Ross Can't Flirt
As Joey's Italian-speaking grandmother visits to watch him on TV, Ross has trouble flirting with the pizza delivery girl, and Rachel tries to find an earring of Monica's that she has misplaced.
Directing: Gail Mancuso · Writing: Doty Abrams · Starring: Lilyan Chauvin, Kristin Dattilo
5x20 The One with the Ride Along
While the guys go on a ride-along with Gary, Rachel accidentally deletes a message from Emily on Ross's answering machine.
Directed by Gary Halvorson · Written by Shana Goldberg-Meehan, Seth Kurland · Starring Michael Rapaport, Helen Baxendale, James Michael Tyler
5x21 The One with the Ball
Phoebe learns that Gary is going to ask her to move in with him and thinking this is way to fast, she tries to get Chandler to talk him out of this decision. Rachel buys an expensive sphynx cat but is disappointed when it doesn't behave as she hoped it would. Meanwhile, Ross and Joey start throwing a ball while they are bored but it changes from a time-filler to a super-competitive obsession when Monica joins in.
Directing: Gary Halvorson · Writing: Greg Malins · Starring: Michael Rapaport, Antoinette Spolar, James Michael Tyler, Victoria Garcia-Kelleher
5x22 The One with Joey's Big Break
Joey seems to have finally hit big when he gets offered a lead part in a movie shooting outside of Las Vegas. However, when Chandler begins expressing doubts about the film's legitimacy, it causes a rift in their friendship. Also, Rachel gets an eye infection but is reluctant to seek treatment because of her eye phobia. And Phoebe is mad at Ross, but doesn't know why.
Directing: Gary Halvorson · Writing: Wil Calhoun · Starring: John Kassir, James Michael Tyler, Michael Monks, John C. McDonnell
5x23 The One in Vegas Season Finale
Chandler decides the only way to mend his friendship with Joey is to fly out to Vegas and visit him. Phoebe is determined not to be left out on another adventure, so everyone winds up going. Trouble is in the water, however, when Chandler finds out that Monica had lunch with Richard. Meanwhile, Ross and Rachel try to embarrass each other after an awkward encounter.Chandler and Monica reconcile and hastily decide to get married. Ross and Rachel get drunk and roam the casino. Phoebe deals with a 'lurker' on the slot machines.
Directing: Kevin S. Bright · Writing: Ted Cohen, Andrew Reich · Starring: Thomas Lennon, Todd Glass, Jeanette Miller, Rick Pasqualone
Season 5 Cast
Lisa KudrowPhoebe Buffay23 episodes
James Michael TylerGunther18 episodes
Michael EnsignDr. Ledbetter2 episodes
Christina PicklesJudy Geller2 episodes
Lilyan ChauvinGrandma TribbianiEpisode 1
Zen GesnerDaveEpisode 1
Christopher Liam MooreHotel ClerkEpisode 1
Thomas LennonRandallEpisode 1
Morgan FairchildNora BingEpisode 1
Kristin DattiloCaitlinEpisode 1
Daniel HagenCasting DirectorEpisode 1All Seasons
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes are in season 5 of Friends?
Season 5 of Friends has 23 episodes.
When did season 5 of Friends premiere?
Premiered on September 24, 1998.
Where to Watch Friends Season 5?
In Spain, on Netflix, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total, HBO Max, Netflix Standard with Ads, Tivify, and HBO Max Amazon Channel.
What is the best episode of Season 5?
According to the audience note on TMDB, 5x14, "The One Where Everybody Finds Out", with a 9.1.