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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - The One with the Blackout
    8.5/10(84 votes)

    S1:E7

    A power outage leaves Chandler stranded in an ATM vestibule with Victoria's Secret model Jill Goodacre, whom he desperately tries to impress, Ross tries to ask Rachel out on a date, and Joey learns that Monica used to be infatuated with him.

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    Writer:Mike Sikowitz

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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 18 - The One with All the Poker
    8.5/10(76 votes)

    S1:E18

    Tired of being referred to by customers as "Excuse me" Rachel interviews for a job as an assistant buyer at Saks Fifth Avenue. She also sees another side of the usually docile Ross when the girls face the boys during a not-so-friendly game of poker.

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    Writer:Mike Sikowitz

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  3. undefined Season 7 Episode 5 - Fountain of Youth
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    S7:E5

    After meeting up with college friends who are no longer into partying, Jeff and Audrey set out to prove that even with a baby on the way, they can still have fun. Meanwhile, Timmy tricks Russell into accompanying him to a nursing home.

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    Writer:Mike Sikowitz

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  4. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - The One with Ross's New Girlfriend
    8.3/10(79 votes)

    S2:E1

    Rachel waits patiently at the airport for Ross, returning from China. Meanwhile, after giving Joey and Chandler new haircuts, Phoebe is persuaded to cut Monica's hair. And Joey learns that his tailor is a very naughty man.

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    Writer:Mike Sikowitz

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  5. undefined Season 2 Episode 12 - The One After the Super Bowl (1)
    8.3/10(76 votes)

    S2:E12

    Ross goes to visit Marcel, his monkey, while on a trip to California. Joey gets his first fan letter and ends up dating the woman. Phoebe is asked to sing for the children at the library, but their parents are horrified by her lyrics.

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    Writer:Mike Sikowitz

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  6. undefined Season 3 Episode 10 - Family Style
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    S3:E10

    Jeff doesn't get any dinner after someone else eats it before Jeff does now he has to keep quiet about it.

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    Writer:Mike Sikowitz

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  7. undefined Season 5 Episode 2 - The Bank
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    S5:E2

    Jeff tells Adam his secret for keeping track of Audrey's mistakes and how he uses that list to keep Audrey from getting too upset with him when he makes mistakes. Russell hoping to get a girl sends a nasty e-mail to Timmy's love interest.

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    Writer:Mike Sikowitz

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  8. undefined Season 1 Episode 9 - Ken Cries Foul
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    S1:E9

    Ken continues to push basketball (his passion sport) on Dave, but his son is more interested in going to a city council meeting about the extreme drought in California rather than playing in a game. Meanwhile, Damona tries to work the system at the office to get more vacation days and Molly tries to convince her mom to let her wear a skimpy outfit.

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    Writer:Mike Sikowitz

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  9. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - Allison's Career Move
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    S2:E1

    When a job opportunity opens up at Welltopia, Pat thinks Allison would be perfect for it, but Ken isn't so sure he wants to work so closely with his wife. Molly is stunned with her low SAT scores, and Dave has some ideas as to how to hide the results from their parents. Clark asks Damona's help in trying to find out what Clark's boyfriend, Connor, does for a living. Meanwhile, Ken's father, D.K., makes a surprise announcement.

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    Writer:Mike Sikowitz

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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - The One with the Thumb
    8.0/10(93 votes)

    S1:E3

    Monica finds it difficult to break up with her latest boyfriend whom everyone likes; Chandler is reunited with his beloved cigarettes; Phoebe receives a large sum of money.

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    Writer:Mike Sikowitz

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  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 19 - The One Where the Monkey Gets Away
    7.8/10(72 votes)

    S1:E19

    The gang searches frantically for Marcel, who slipped out of the apartment while Rachel was baby-sitting him. Just as it looks as though Rachel and Ross might actually spend a romantic evening together, her ex-fiancé barges in and declares his love for her.

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    Writer:Mike Sikowitz

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 12 - The One with the Dozen Lasagnas
    7.8/10(79 votes)

    S1:E12

    Everyone knows the sex of Ross's baby, except for Ross, who doesn't want to find out until it's born. Monica gives Paolo one of the dozen lasagnas she made for her aunt, who doesn't want them anymore because they've got meat in them.

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    Writer:Mike Sikowitz

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  13. undefined Season 2 Episode 9 - The One with Phoebe's Dad
    7.7/10(71 votes)

    S2:E9

    It's Christmas time and Monica tries tipping with cookies, rather than cash, with mixed results. Phoebe tries to track down her real father. And Chandler and Joey wait too late to shop for presents.

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    Writer:Mike Sikowitz

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  14. undefined Season 6 Episode 9 - Bachelor Party
    7.5/10(4 votes)

    S6:E9

    Barry thinks he wants a wild, adult bachelor party; but he ultimately realizes Adam’s idea of a party to celebrate his brother as a bachelor is more his speed. Meanwhile, Murray never spends money on himself, so Beverly surprises him with an expensive sports car.

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    Writer:Mike Sikowitz

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  15. undefined Season 8 Episode 3 - It's All About Comptrol
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    S8:E3

    Geoff and Erica realize they are in different places in college; Beverly tries to find a new purpose in her life as she seeks political office as the city comptroller.

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    Writer:Mike Sikowitz

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  16. undefined Season 4 Episode 10 - The Surrogate
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    S4:E10

    Audrey is over bearing with a potential surrogate mother for her and Jeff. Russell finds Jennifer and Adam's wedding web site and teases them about it.

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    Writer:Mike Sikowitz

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  17. undefined Season 5 Episode 11 - Refusing to Budget
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    S5:E11

    Timmy teaches Russell how to budget after all utilities are suddenly turned off. Audrey tells someone all about publishing and shows off her office.

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    Writer:Mike Sikowitz

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  18. undefined Season 5 Episode 22 - Double Down
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    S5:E22

    Jeff and Audrey get a surprise that their family may soon double in size. Russell in his latest scheme to date a girl decides to throw a party Ford Timmy who recently became a citizen, now the question is will the party have the desired effect for Russell?

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    Writer:Mike Sikowitz

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  19. undefined Season 6 Episode 1 - Dirty Talk
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    S6:E1

    As Liz (Wendi McLendon-Covey) enthusiastically tries to make her marriage to Russell work, he tries to end their relationship.

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    Writer:Mike Sikowitz

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  20. undefined Season 2 Episode 8 - Allison's Thanksgiving Meltdown
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    S2:E8

    Allison convinces a reluctant Ken that it would be a fun family adventure to drive to her parents for Thanksgiving dinner. But along the way, a traffic jam combined with her husband and kids' antics causes her to lose her usual cool. Meanwhile, Clark takes charge to serve Thanksgiving dinner at a shelter for the homeless, but his bossiness and unnecessary attention to details drives everyone a little crazy.

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    Writer:Mike Sikowitz

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  21. undefined Season 8 Episode 12 - The Lasagna You Deserve
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    S8:E12

    Beverly enlists the help of Barry and Erica to teach Adam to be more assertive, but Adam feels guilty after taking it too far. Meanwhile, Murray resolves to be a better friend after learning that Vic doesn’t think he can confide in him.

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    Writer:Mike Sikowitz

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  22. undefined Season 7 Episode 13 - Geoff the Pleaser
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    S7:E13

    Adam questions his career path of filmmaking when "the other Adam" moves back from Los Angeles and warns him making it big in Hollywood isn't easy. Meanwhile, the JTP house is in shambles, and Geoff becomes the home manager as they know how much he loves to please and can't say no.

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    Writer:Mike Sikowitz

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  23. undefined Season 10 Episode 9 - Million Dollar Reward
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    S10:E9

    Adam forgoes his weekly Mama-Schmoo dinner date to hang out with his new colleagues, which includes a new special lady. Beverly (Wendi McLendon-Covey) worried sick that Adam is running in too fast a crowd, pulls out the ultimate stop to end it all. Meanwhile, Barry (Troy Gentile) faces the harsh reality that medical school is tougher than anticipated.

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    Writer:Mike Sikowitz

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  24. undefined Season 7 Episode 2 - Dana's Back
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    S7:E2

    Adam gets a surprise from his past -- his first love Dana; Barry and Erica are off to college, but realize they have nowhere on campus to live.

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    Writer:Mike Sikowitz

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  25. undefined Season 3 Episode 4 - Dad's Visit
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    S3:E4

    Jeff's father arrives after spraining his ankle and expects Audrey to wait on him hand and foot while he recooperates. Meanwhile, Russell begins to regret a one-night stand after she won't leave his apartment.

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Mike Sikowitz Ratings Summary

"The One with the Blackout" is the best rated episode written by Mike Sikowitz. It scored 8.524/10 based on 84 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 11/3/1994 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "The One with All the Poker".