The Best Episodes Written By Mark Kunerth

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.6/10(47 votes)

   #1 - The One Where Estelle Dies

   S10:E154/22/2004

   After Rachel makes a startling announcement about her possibly accepting a new job offer in Paris, Ross secretly schemes to get her former job back at Ralph Lauren. Joey is so flustered by all of the upheaval in his friends' lives that Phoebe prevents him from learning about the sudden death of his agent Estelle. Meanwhile, Monica and Chandler check out the house for sale next door to their new suburban home and make a stunning discovery.

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Mark Kunerth

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Mark Kunerth
2. 

   8.5/10(54 votes)

   #2 - The One at the Beach

   S3:E255/15/1997

   Phoebe invites everyone to stay at her massage client's beach house for the weekend. In search of her father, Phoebe meets someone who knows details about her family. Rachel expresses her jealousy of Ross' uninhibited girlfriend and Joey nags the friends into agreeing to play strip poker with unintended results. Chandler wonders why Monica doesn't think he's serious after asking if she would ever date him.

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Mark Kunerth

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Mark Kunerth
3. 

   8.5/10(48 votes)

   #3 - The One with the Halloween Party

   S8:E611/1/2001

   Monica and Chandler decide to throw a costumed Halloween party. Meanwhile, Phoebe runs into Ursula, who's preparing to get married soon, and as a courtesy invites her and her fiancé to the party. When they finally meet, Phoebe takes an instant liking to him, but soon she discovers that he knows nothing about the "real" Ursula.

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Mark Kunerth

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Mark Kunerth
4. 

   8.4/10(53 votes)

   #4 - The One with the Free Porn

   S4:E173/26/1998

   Chandler and Joey discover that they're getting a free porno station on their TV. Monica encourages Ross to tell Emily he loves her just before she leaves for London. Phoebe gets some shocking news when she visits her OB-GYN.

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Mark Kunerth

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Mark Kunerth
5. 

   8.4/10(5 votes)

   #5 - Playing the Cancer Car

   S1:E49/13/2010

   Cathy, eager to try on a carefree, impulsive persona, drains her 401K, buys a convertible and imagines what life would be like if she were Dr. Todd's girlfriend. At his therapist's urging, Paul reignites his passion for rugby. Sean goes to great lengths to knock out a tooth without the help of a dentist. Meanwhile, Adam gets caught stealing and is surprised when Marlene comes to his rescue, until he finds out there are strings attached.

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Mark Kunerth

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Mark Kunerth
6. 

   8.4/10(5 votes)

   #6 - Divine Intervention

   S1:E1010/25/2010

   Cathy's unexpected visit to Andrea's home yields many surprises. Later, Cathy seeks spiritual advice at church and while helping around the house. Rebecca calls it quits with Sean in order to reconcile her friendship with Cathy. Adam apologizes to Andrea. Paul sleeps with Tina. Cathy reveals to Paul she has cancer.

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Mark Kunerth

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Mark Kunerth
7. 

   8.2/10(47 votes)

   #7 - The One with the Boob Job

   S9:E162/20/2003

   While reviewing their monthly expenses, Monica and Chandler discover that their situation is less than stellar. This results in Monica asking Joey to lend her some money without telling Chandler. When Chandler eventually finds out, Joey comes up with a lie that Monica needs the money for breast enhancement procedure. Meanwhile, Phoebe gets really excited as she and Mike decide to move in together, but her excitement quickly dissipates once she discovers that Mike doesn't see himself getting married ever again. Also, Rachel's attempt to baby-proof the apartment tampers with a frustrated Joey's sanity.

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Mark Kunerth

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Mark Kunerth
8. 

   8.2/10(44 votes)

   #8 - The One with the Home Study

   S10:E711/13/2003

   Monica and Chandler nervously prepare for a visit from an adoption worker who will decide if they would be suitable parents. Meanwhile, Phoebe and Mike keep changing their minds about donating their wedding money to a children's charity. And Ross tries to help Rachel overcome her fear of swing sets so that baby Emma can enjoy the playground.

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Mark Kunerth

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Mark Kunerth
9. 

   8.2/10(5 votes)

   #9 - How Do You Feel?

   S2:E108/29/2011

   Cathy helps Lee check a few items off his "bucket list;" Poppy takes Adam to her high school reunion; a distraught Sean takes issue with his new neighbors.

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Mark Kunerth

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Mark Kunerth
10. 

    8.1/10(47 votes)

    #10 - The One in Massapequa

    S8:E183/28/2002

    Everybody prepares to go out to Long Island for the elder Gellers' 35th wedding anniversary party. Monica struggles to prepare the perfect toast that would make everybody cry. Meanwhile, Ross and Rachel discover that his parents have told people they're married and they decide to just go along with it for the night. However, Rachel gets carried away a little telling stories about their "wedding" that didn't happen. Also, Phoebe invites her new boyfriend, Parker, who is extremely enthusiastic.

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Mark Kunerth

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Mark Kunerth
11. 

    8.0/10(45 votes)

    #11 - The One with Rachel's Phone Number

    S9:E912/5/2002

    Joey becomes convinced that Monica is having an affair, after Chandler sneaks back into town without him knowing, in order to have some alone time with his wife. Meanwhile, Rachel and Phoebe have a girls night out, and Rachel gives her phone number to a guy they meet at a bar. Also, Ross and Mike try to hang out together but it doesn't go very well, since they can't find a common interest to talk about.

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Mark Kunerth

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Mark Kunerth
12. 

    8.0/10(4 votes)

    #12 - Sexual Healing

    S2:E37/11/2011

    Cathy and Paul experience frustrations in bed and with the help of their new house mate Andrea, realize they need to set some patient-caregiver limits; Rebecca is put off by the newly medicated Sean; unsatisfied by his physical relationship with Mia, Adam turns to another girl, Emily.

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Mark Kunerth

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Mark Kunerth
13. 

    8.0/10(4 votes)

    #13 - About a Hammer

    S1:E125/13/2014

    Will invites Sam to move in with him after she is forced to evacuate her apartment. Later, Will and Marcus build a tree house.

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Mark Kunerth

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Mark Kunerth
14. 

    7.9/10(55 votes)

    #14 - The One with the Ultimate Fighting Champion

    S3:E245/8/1997

    To Monica's horror, Pete wants to be the Ultimate Fighting Champion. Chandler has a problem when his new boss is slaphappy. Phoebe sets Ross up on a date with a woman who used to be bald. The group overhears a scandalous conversation at Central Perk.

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Mark Kunerth

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Mark Kunerth
15. 

    7.9/10(47 votes)

    #15 - The One with Rachel's Dream

    S9:E194/17/2003

    After visiting the set of "Days of Our Lives", Rachel catches herself dreaming about a romantic encounter with Joey. Meanwhile, Chandler buys a non-refundable weekend getaway for himself and Monica, but when she can't get time off at work, Ross joins him. Also, Phoebe takes advantage of Monica's restaurant clientele.

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Mark Kunerth

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Mark Kunerth
16. 

    7.8/10(5 votes)

    #16 - What's Your Story?

    S3:E24/15/2012

    Sean discovers a new and unusual way to generate income; Andrea tries to start an African-American interest club; Adam becomes increasingly devoted to his faith and joins a Bible study group at school.

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Mark Kunerth

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Mark Kunerth
17. 

    7.5/10(6 votes)

    #17 - D-A-T-E– DATE?

    S1:E611/9/2016

    JJ meets a new girl at school, an injured gymnast, who must learn to adapt to school life in a wheelchair. JJ shows her the ropes and soon forms a crush. Elsewhere, Ray saves face by claiming a picture of his own nipple on his phone to be a ”sext” from his ”girlfriend.” The plan makes him a hero among the boys at school, but backfires after Maya learns the whole story. Meanwhile, Jimmy teaches Dylan how to properly deal with stress.

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Mark Kunerth

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Mark Kunerth
18. 

    7.2/10(4 votes)

    #18 - Killjoy

    S3:E86/3/2012

    Cathy pays back Maxine and Dave, and confronts Joy about Paul; Sean discovers the pros and cons of his relationship with Tim and Giselle; Paul learns something new about Cathy.

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Mark Kunerth

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Mark Kunerth
19. 

    7.0/10(6 votes)

    #19 - About a Girl

    S1:E43/18/2014

    Marcus asks Will for advice on how to get invited to a girl's birthday party.

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Mark Kunerth

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Mark Kunerth