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What's better than aFriendsmarathon? A marathon of the iconic sitcom's best Christmas episodes, of course.
Now that you've binge-watched all ofFriends' Thanksgiving episodes, it's time to light the fire, curl up under the blankets and enjoy a few laughs with our favorite pals: Ross (David Schwimmer), Monica (Courteney Cox), Rachel (Jennifer Aniston), Chandler (Matthew Perry), Phoebe (Lisa Kudrow) and Joey (Matt LeBlanc).
Sure, there are plenty ofChristmas movies streaming, but sometimes you need to take a break and enjoy a bite-sized taste of the holiday shenanigans. Fortunately, there are episodes across the NBC show's 10 seasons that deliver the yuletide joy, coupled with a healthy mix of hilarious and heartfelt moments.
From Ross and Monica's famous (maybe infamous) dance routine to Chandler quitting his job to make it back to New York City in time for the holidays, these festive installments will be there for you and your loved ones towatch on HBO Max.
Keep reading for the complete list ofFriends' Christmas-themed episodes.
Season 1, Episode 10: "The One with the Monkey"
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With the holidays approaching, Ross introduces the gang to his new roommate: Marcel the monkey. The episode's other main storyline revolves around the friends throwing a no-date New Year's Eve party, a concept that everyone — besides Ross — eventually breaks when they end up in relationships. By the end of the night, however, everyone is single again.
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Season 2, Episode 9: "The One with Phoebe's Dad"
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The season's first Christmas episode centers on Phoebe trying to track down her father after she realizes the photo she'd had of him is just a generic photo that comes in a frame, bringing Joey and Chandler along for the ride. Elsewhere, Ross and Rachel have a lovers' quarrel, and Monica's Christmas party is a disaster after the heater breaks and turns the apartment into a sauna.
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Season 3, Episode 10: "The One Where Rachel Quits"
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On this episode, Rachel decides to quit her job as a waitress at the gang's local hangout, Central Perk, in the hopes of landing a career in fashion. After Ross causes a Girl Scout named Sarah Tuttle (guest starMae Whitman) to break her leg, he sets out to help her sell holiday cookies out of guilt. In tragic news, Phoebe learned what happens to unwanted Christmas trees.
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Season 4, Episode 10: "The One with the Girl from Poughkeepsie"
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It's the holiday season once again for the N.Y.C. crew, and Rachel is over relationships and ready for a fling while Ross meets various women on the train to varying degrees of success — and distance. Meanwhile, Monica is having work troubles at her new job as head chef at Allesandro's restaurant involving an insubordinate kitchen staff, and Phoebe sets out to write a Christmas song for her friends but struggles with rhymes.
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Season 5, Episode 10: "The One with the Inappropriate Sister"
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Phoebe decides to give back and collect money for those in need by dressing as Santa to spread holiday cheer. The three male friends face conflict living in one apartment, and Monica and Chandler continue to hide their relationship from the others. Rachel discovers her boyfriend, Danny (George Newbern), is weirdly obsessed with his sister, Krista (Julie Lauren).
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Season 6, Episode 10: "The One with the Routine"
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Ross and Monica attempt to steal the show at the taping ofDick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve,while Joey tries to get a kiss from Janine (Elle Macpherson) at midnight. Back home, Phoebe, Chandler and Rachel frantically search for Monica's hiding spot for their Christmas presents.
In 2021, Coxrecreated the dance routineshe and Schwimmer did onFriendswith pop starEd Sheeran. In Sheeran's poston Instagramfeaturing the video, he hilariously wrote, "#obviouslybetterthanross."
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Season 7, Episode 9: "The One with All the Candy"
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Despite not knowing her neighbors, Monica decides to make candy for them. When the neighbors put pressure on Monica to produce more candy, Chandler steps in to defend her. Elsewhere, Rachel and Tag (Eddie Cahill) fail to keep their relationship secret at work, and Ross attempts to teach Phoebe how to ride a bicycle after he learns she never owned one.
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Season 7, Episode 10: "The One with the Holiday Armadillo"
Ross dresses up as an armadillo to teach his son, Ben (Cole Sprouse), about Hanukkah and their Jewish heritage. However, Chandler impresses him more when he dresses up as Santa — and don't get us started on Joey as Superman. Elsewhere, Phoebe tries to drive Rachel out of Joey's apartment and move back in with her after her apartment renovations are done.
Schwimmer said this episode was the one he was most looking forward to showing his daughter when she was old enough,tellingGlamourin January 2016, " 'The One with the Holiday Armadillo' was fun! I mean, it wasreallyfun."
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Season 8, Episode 11: "The One with the Ross' Step Forward"
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Ross voices his concerns to Mona (Bonnie Somerville) when she decides to send a Christmas card with both of them. Meanwhile, Chandler gets stuck hanging out with his recently divorced boss, Doug (Sam McMurray), and Rachel — pregnant with Ross' baby — struggles with her hormones, making her lust after every guy she sees.
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Season 9, Episode 10: "The One with Christmas in Tulsa"
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Chandler makes a huge decision to quit his job after his co-worker, Wendy (Selma Blair), attempts a pass at him. He finally returns home just in time for the holidays, much to Monica and his friends' delight. The rest of the episode is essentially a bunch of clips, so there are flashbacks galore for nostalgic fans to enjoy.
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