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The Best Episodes Written By Brian Buckner

Every TV Episode Written by Brian Buckner Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 7 Episode 6 - The One with the Nap Partners
    8.5/10(62 votes)

    S7:E6

    Joey and Ross accidentally take a nap together - and much to their dismay, find that they liked it. Phoebe and Rachel compete to become Monica's maid of honor.

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    Writer:Brian Buckner

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  2. undefined Season 7 Episode 16 - The One with the Truth About London
    8.4/10(57 votes)

    S7:E16

    Chandler is shocked to find out who Monica really wanted to sleep with the night they first got together in London. Meanwhile, Rachel gets into trouble with Ross when she teaches Ben practical jokes.

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    Writer:Brian Buckner

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  3. undefined Season 9 Episode 18 - The One with the Lottery
    8.4/10(52 votes)

    S9:E18

    Monica leads the gang, except for a scoffing Ross, to purchase a bunch of lottery tickets for the multi-million-dollar powerball jackpot. However, as they gleefully plot about how they will spend the fortune if they win, they start bickering among themselves until Phoebe takes matters into her own hands. Meanwhile, Chandler frets as he waits for a phone call about a hiring job position and Rachel thinks baby Emma is close to saying her first words.

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    Writer:Brian Buckner

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  4. undefined Season 8 Episode 14 - The One with the Secret Closet
    8.3/10(55 votes)

    S8:E14

    Chandler's very curious about a locked closet by the bathroom in their apartment, but Monica won't tell him what is inside. After Phoebe convinces Monica to get a massage from her, she soon finds out that Monica makes sexual noises during the process, which makes Phoebe very uncomfortable. Meanwhile, Rachel feels her baby kick for the first time and Ross is upset when he can't be more involved in Rachel's pregnancy issues.

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    Writer:Brian Buckner

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  5. undefined Season 9 Episode 17 - The One with the Memorial Service
    8.3/10(52 votes)

    S9:E17

    Chandler's jokey entry on his and Ross's college website leads to a faux burial service for the allegedly dead and obviously unpopular Gellar. Meanwhile, Joey is unwilling to give his favorite stuffed animal, Hugsy, to Emma. And Phoebe asks Monica to help her avoid a post-breakup tryst with Mike.

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    Writer:Brian Buckner

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  6. undefined Season 10 Episode 3 - The One with Ross's Tan
    8.3/10(58 votes)

    S10:E3

    Ross goes to a spray-on tanning salon but fails to follow the 'simple' instructions. Meanwhile, Joey and Rachel struggle to make the transition from friends to lovers. Also, Monica and Phoebe try to avoid an annoying woman that used to live in their building.

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    Writer:Brian Buckner

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  7. undefined Season 7 Episode 13 - The One Where Rosita Dies
    8.2/10(59 votes)

    S7:E13

    Rachel accidentally breaks Joey's armchair (that he's named Rosita) and while they're out shopping for a new one, it appears that Rosita has magically "healed" herself. Meanwhile, Phoebe takes a temp job as a telemarketer for an office supply company and when her first client turns out to be suicidal, she goes out of her way to talk him out of it. Also, Ross and Monica find out that their parents are selling their childhood home.

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    Writer:Brian Buckner

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  8. undefined Season 1 Episode 21 - Joey and the Spying
    8.2/10(4 votes)

    S1:E21

    As Eric moves out of their apartment and into one across the courtyard, Alex plants herself up in Joey's room with a pair of binoculars as Eric invites another woman over. After Alex goes to bed, Joey sees Eric kissing the other woman. Meanwhile, Joey's got problems of his own: even though he and Sara are allowed to see other people, he's not because he's too crazy about Sara. Trying to make her jealous, Joey discovers that she likes him as much as he likes her, and they decide not to see other people.

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    Writer:Brian Buckner

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  9. undefined Season 7 Episode 17 - The One with the Cheap Wedding Dress
    8.1/10(56 votes)

    S7:E17

    Monica regrets telling a woman about a discount bridal shop when they end up fighting over the same dress. Meanwhile, Joey and Ross discover that they're dating the same girl.

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    Writer:Brian Buckner

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  10. undefined Season 7 Episode 22 - The One with Chandler's Dad
    8.1/10(57 votes)

    S7:E22

    When Monica's Porsche shows up again, Ross and Rachel hit the freeway together and it turns out to be an adventurous ride. Meanwhile, Chandler and Monica go off to Vegas to find Chandler's estranged father. And back at home, Joey proves his masculinity to Phoebe.

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    Writer:Brian Buckner

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  11. undefined Season 9 Episode 3 - The One with the Pediatrician
    8.1/10(53 votes)

    S9:E3

    Rachel's pediatrician drops her as a client because she calls him incessantly to ask about any insignificant issue concerning Emma, so now she must find a new one, which puts Ross in an awkward situation. Meanwhile, Joey arranges a blind date for Phoebe. Also, as Chandler and Monica are preparing to leave for Tulsa, Monica receives a job offer from a prestige restaurant in Manhattan.

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    Writer:Brian Buckner

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  12. undefined Season 8 Episode 5 - The One with Rachel's Date
    8.1/10(59 votes)

    S8:E5

    Phoebe begins dating a guy who works for Monica as a sous-chef, however, they soon find themselves in an awkward position when things don't work out for either of them. Meanwhile, Ross discovers that a co-worker of Chandler's has been calling him Toby for five years. And Joey sets Rachel up on a date with one of his co-stars, which freaks Ross out when he realizes that this guy might become a step-father of his and Rachel's baby.

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    Writer:Brian Buckner

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  13. undefined Season 8 Episode 10 - The One with Monica's Boots
    8.1/10(55 votes)

    S8:E10

    Chandler is peeved when Monica splurges on an expensive pair of boots. Meanwhile, Phoebe learns that Ben and Sting's son attend the same school and she angles to meet the celebrity and get concert tickets. Also, after Joey's sister Dina tells him that she's pregnant, he freaks out and goes to find the father to marry them. Rachel tries to calm him down.

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    Writer:Brian Buckner

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  14. undefined Season 8 Episode 21 - The One with the Cooking Class
    8.1/10(55 votes)

    S8:E21

    Monica's restaurant gets a bad review in the Post. After confronting the critic who wrote it, she decides to join a cooking class, with Joey in tow. Meanwhile, Rachel gets jealous when Ross hits it off with a woman at the baby department store. And Chandler prepares for a job interview after Phoebe tells him that he makes a bad first impression.

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    Writer:Brian Buckner

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  15. undefined Season 2 Episode 2 - Keep This Party Going
    8.0/10(23 votes)

    S2:E2

    Sookie is forced to babysit Jessica and the romantic inconveniences the teen vampire's presence creates. At the Light of Day leadership conference, Jason makes an impression on its ambitious leaders, Steve and Sarah Newlin. While one of his fellow campers, Amanda Jane with her band, the God Rockets, livens the spirits at camp with their hit single, Jesus Asked Me Out Today. Maryann casts her spell on Merlotte's patrons.

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    Writer:Brian Buckner

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  16. undefined Season 2 Episode 21 - The One with the Bullies
    7.9/10(67 votes)

    S2:E21

    Monica is broke and decides to gamble on the stock market, while Chandler and Ross run into a couple of bullies in Central Park. Rachel and Joey help Phoebe locate her father, but a vicious dog prevents Phoebe from finally meeting him.

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    Writer:Brian Buckner

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  17. undefined Season 9 Episode 12 - The One with Phoebe's Rats
    7.7/10(59 votes)

    S9:E12

    Gavin gives Rachel a very interesting birthday gift while Ross begs Joey to stay away from Emma's hot new nanny. Meanwhile, Mike meets and then accidentally murders Phoebe's unusual pet.

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    Writer:Brian Buckner

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  18. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - Pride and Prejudice
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    S1:E4

    Michael allows a TV crew into the office for a profile on himself, and one of his quotes lands him in hot water with Ashley. In the meantime, Carter goes behind Michael's back to get the Mayor to green-light a controversial project.

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    Writer:Brian Buckner

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  19. undefined Season 4 Episode 9 - Let's Get Out of Here
    7.5/10(22 votes)

    S4:E9

    Sookie tries to figure out how to fit both Bill and Eric into her life. Lafayette needs Jesus' help to rid him of the spirit that has taken over. Alcide is called upon by Marcus to help render assistance. Opposing ideas bring Bill into direct conflict with Nan. Marnie secretly plans out the strategy for her next step against the vampires in spite of Tara and Holly's apprehension about the outcome.

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    Writer:Brian Buckner

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  20. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - Escape from Dragon House
    7.4/10(31 votes)

    S1:E4

    One of the barmaids from Merlotte's is murdered and all signs point to Jason as her killer. Also evident is the fact that she had been around vampires, and Sookie knows just where to go to find out who the girl had been with. Bill introduces Sookie to Fangtasia, the biggest vampire bar in Shreveport, and Eric, the oldest vampire in Shreveport. Her search could lead her into territory she never thought she'd cover.

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    Writer:Brian Buckner

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  21. undefined Season 2 Episode 6 - Hard-Hearted Hannah
    7.4/10(25 votes)

    S2:E6

    Sookie embarks on a dangerous mission to locate Godric. Bill is shocked when a vampire from his past resurfaces in Dallas and keeps him hostage. Jason makes some difficult decisions. Andy interrogates Lafayette about his disappearance, Terry intervenes.

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    Writer:Brian Buckner

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  22. undefined Season 3 Episode 1 - Bad Blood
    7.3/10(24 votes)

    S3:E1

    Sookie turns to Eric for help finding Bill; Andy urges Jason to stay the course; Sam reconnects with his past; Tara seeks refuge from her grief.

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    Writer:Brian Buckner

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  23. undefined Season 6 Episode 9 - Life Matters
    7.2/10(18 votes)

    S6:E9

    A desperate Bill tries to ferry Warlow away from the faerie plain, but Sookie is having none of it. Meanwhile, Eric arrives at vamp camp, looking to inflict serious human damage. In Bon Temps, friends and family take emotional turns remembering a fallen neighbor. Bill feels the pull of Lilith’s sirens.

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    Writer:Brian Buckner

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  24. undefined Season 1 Episode 9 - Plaisir D'Amour
    7.2/10(30 votes)

    S1:E9

    Bill must pay a steep price for protecting Sookie; Jason and Amy break a taboo; Tara consults with Miss Jeanette about exorcising her inner demon; Bill enlists an unlikely bodyguard.

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    Writer:Brian Buckner

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  25. undefined Season 5 Episode 1 - Turn! Turn! Turn!
    7.1/10(22 votes)

    S5:E1

    Sookie and Lafayette clean up the mess. Bill and Eric have a visit from the Vampire authority. Sam and Alcide come to terms with an angry pack.

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Brian Buckner Ratings Summary

"The One with the Nap Partners" is the best rated episode written by Brian Buckner. It scored 8.548/10 based on 62 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 11/9/2000 and is rated 0.1 points higher than their second-best episode, "The One with the Truth About London".