All 10 Friends Christmas Episodes, Ranked

Below are the 10 Friends Christmas episodes, ranked based on their quality and relevance to the Christmas season.

1. **The One with the Monkey** - Though technically a New Year's episode, this one is included for its quirky Christmas elements. The episode features Chandler's no-dates dinner party, Phoebe's ill-fated romance, and Ross's introduction of a monkey named Marcel. Despite its attempts at humor, the episode falls short due to its heavy reliance on guest stars and lack of cohesive character development.

2. **Christmas in Tulsa** - Regarded as one of the worst Friends episodes, this clip show is unsatisfying due to its lack of fresh content. While the premise of Wendy and Chandler's jealousy is attempted to be elevated, the script is poorly executed. The awkwardness between Courteney Cox and Selma Blair's characters is particularly grating.

3. **The One with the Inappropriate Sister** - This episode is almost left out for similar reasons as "The One with Monica's Boots." The focus on Rachel's potential new boyfriend's sister, Krista, brings an uncomfortable dynamic to the group. Despite the actors' efforts to sell the innocent but gross relationship, the plot feels out of place for a Christmas episode.

4. **The One with Monica's Boots** - Similar to "The One with the Inappropriate Sister," this episode's holiday focus is minimal. The premise of dealing with a significant other's weird relative is present, but the episode ultimately falls flat.

5. **The One with the Girl from Poughkeepsie** - This episode has a clear Christmas highlight in Phoebe's storyline. The episode showcases Phoebe's descent from the spirit of giving to vengeance, which remains evergreen in its comedic appeal.

6. **The One with the Monkey** (again) - As mentioned earlier, this episode is debatably a Christmas episode due to its setting, but it is remembered for early awkwardness and obvious gimmicks. The plot involving Ross's monkey and Joey's kiss adds little to the overall story.

7. **The One with the Inappropriate Sister** (again) - This episode is nearly identical to the previous version, with no new information or insights provided.