All of the 'Friends' Christmas Episodes, Ranked

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"Friends" is known for their epic annual Thanksgiving episodes, but the sitcom also got into the Christmas and New Year's Eve spirit over the course of its 10-season run. Which holiday-themed installments filled us with cheer and which ones are as stale as an old sugar cookie? We're ranking all the "Friends" Christmas episodes, from just alright to merry and bright.

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9. The One With Ross's Step Forward (Season 8, Episode 11)

It's hard to believe that a hopeless romantic like Ross who's been married three times so flippantly would have to much trouble taking his relationship to the next level with Mona, but alas, that's the focus of this somewhat forgettable storyline. There's also Rachel's ragin' pregnancy hormones and a thing about Chandler's boss, but overall this holiday episode is ho-ho-ho-hum.

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8. The One with Christmas In Tulsa (Season 9, Episode 10)

The whole Chandler moving to Tulsa concept never really made sense to us -- could it BE anymore unnecessary? Chan Man gets stranded in Oklahoma with a co-worker (Selma Blair) who comes on to him... and nothing happens. But who are we kidding? This is a glorified clip show.

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7. The One with the Inappropriate Sister (Season 5, Episode 10)

Rachel's new guy has a way-too-close relationship with his sister, which makes a few laughs and just an all around feeling of yuckiness. Watching Phoebe deal with her tough stint as a Salvation Army donation collector makes up for any discomfort, because she can make any situation funny.

6. The One Where Rachel Quits (Season 3, Episode 10)

Seeing Rachel quit her very first big girl job at Central Perk is like an end of an era, but it's nice to see her take matters into her own hands and follow her dreams, even if the path to those drams involves making more coffee. Phoebe exclaiming "God bless us every one" a la Tiny Tim makes this episode a festive little treat, albeit somewhat of a throwaway in the significance department.

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5. The One with the Girl From Poughkeepsie (Season 4, Episode 10)

"Monica, Monica. Have a happy Hannukah. Saw Santa Clause. He said hello to Ross. And please tell Joey, Christmas will be snowwww-yyy. And Rachel and Chandler...elrjalkfjdkfjs." Phoebe's Christmas carols are the best Christmas carols.

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4. The One with Pheobe's Dad (Season 2, Episode 9)

Joey and Chandler's unconditional support of Phoebe when they come with her to potentially track down her real dad is what the holiday spirit is all about. And of course Monica would make the building's maintenance person holiday cookies instead of tipping them. Oh, Mon.

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3. The One With the Holiday Armadillo (Season 7, Episode 10)

Perhaps the most memorable "Friends" holiday episode due the outrageous sight gag of Ross dressed up as a phony holiday mascot so he can teach Ben about his Jewish heritage. It's pure Ross ridiculousness, like only he could pull off.

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2. The One With the Routine (Season 6. Episode 10)

Ross and Monica may have had their fair share of fights growing up, but we totally believe they spent hours on end choreographing an intricate dance to be performed at New Year's Rockin' Eve. We love seeing these two goofballs when they're on the same team in all their unapologetic Geller-ness.

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1. The One with the Monkey (Season 1, Episode 10)

Chandler imposes a no-date rule for New Year's Eve, but of course everyone ends up coupled up for the holiday. This is where we get to see Phoebe and David's short-lived love story before he leaves for Minsk -- one of the best romantic mini-arcs of the series. Naturally, the clock strikes midnight and each member of our beloved gang is alone again, but they're never really by themselves because they'll always have each other. Aww.