Top 10 Best Friends Characters

I've watched all the Friends episodes a few times, and it seems to me that Chandler is the only one among the six main characters that evolves normally. He is the only one who transitions from immature/childish to mature, experiencing a few ups and downs. He also seems to be the only one with common sense and strong principles, making him the best friend to have, in my opinion.

As for Ross, I really liked him in the first seasons, but he becomes a little weird and hard to follow after his divorce from Emily. The same thing happens with Phoebe, who was my favorite character at the beginning, but she becomes annoying after the 5th season. Joey never matures and acts like a child throughout the series, which can be frustrating at times. Rachel's life undergoes significant changes, which is interesting to witness, but she doesn't evolve much as a person, except at the very beginning. Monica, as Ross says, is the glue that holds the group together, and the series certainly wouldn't work without her, but she is not my favorite character.

Having said that, I think all the Friends characters are funny in their own ways, and their different personalities make them all important to the series. They each have their special moments that make viewers fall in love with them.

I bet no one can be as selfless and caring as Joey. He is the best.

He refused to watch Ursula's part when they thought it was Phoebe's (while the others watched it).

He was more concerned about Chandler getting a job than winning a lottery, even when Monica was obsessed with the lottery.

He didn't want Rachel to move out. He was ready to stay away from women who had a problem with the baby. To be honest, Joey and Rachel were a wonderful pair who would get along really well.

He asked Rachel to move in with Ross when he realized Ross was feeling left out of all the baby things.

He was ready to pee on Monica during an emergency.

He offered to marry Phoebe and Rachel when he came to know they were pregnant, just because it would be difficult for single mothers.

He considered Ross's feelings when Rachel confessed to him. He always wanted Ross and Rachel to be together, despite his love for Rachel. He even made plans with Phoebe for that. His love for Rachel was true. He confessed to Ross that he was crazy about her. Joey Tribbiani being crazy about someone!

He even read pregnancy-related books when Rachel was pregnant and took care of her in the best possible way. He considered helping her out with the baby to be amazing.

He was even ready to take Rachel on a date when she said she was missing dates, offering her lilies, her favorite. He gave up beer just because Rachel couldn't stand its smell.

I swear, every time I watch Friends, I'm falling for you over and over again, Joey. Just love you.

Ross needs to be number one, seriously. This is the best show ever, and he is the greatest thing about it. His tan, his roller skates, everything about him is hilarious.

"I'm fine," "We were on a break," "Oh my God, you know what, I think you're right! I think, you know what, listen, listen... a pigeon... no, no, wait, an eagle flew in, landed on the stove, and caught fire! The baby, seeing this, jumps across the apartment to the mighty bird's aid! The eagle, however, misconstrues this as an act of aggression and grabs the baby in its talon! Meanwhile, the faucet fills the apartment with water! Baby and bird, still ablaze, are locked in a death-grip, swirling around the whirlpool that fills the apartment." Sorry if I didn't mention your favorite quote.

Phoebe is the most underrated character from Friends. My favorite "Pheebs" moments are "That is brand new information," seeing Monica and Chandler through the window (and any moment in "The One Where Everybody Finds Out"), and any of her songs ("Smelly Cat," "Crazy Underwear," and "Two of Them Kissed Last Night" are my favorites).

She is the only character of the six with street smarts.

1. Forever and always... Phoebe
2. Close second... Chandler
3. Even closer third... Joey
4. Still love her, just not as much... Monica
5. The more times I rewatch, the more I like her... Rachel
6. I like him, but get annoyed by his moping... Ross

Phoebe and Chandler are the funniest for me. Phoebe never fails to make me die laughing, while Chandler produces a constant chuckle.

Out of all of the six friends, I feel the most protective of Phoebe (even though she doesn't need it), and she never fails to bring a smile to my face. She is by far the most memorable and funniest character ever!

Although Monica is not my favorite character (early Chandler and late Ross take that spot), I still think she is the kindest out of all six. She is flawed, but that's what makes her a realistic character. I loved how she let Rachel live with her, after not speaking to her for years. I loved how she cooked a Thanksgiving dinner for everybody in Series 1, and it all got burned. They admitted that this was no one's first choice for Thanksgiving. Monica was right to get upset! I think the other five frequently take advantage of Monica. She put up with everyone coming in and out of her flat, even when she wasn't there (but I think she loved being the hostess). I loved her relationship with her parents, too. Whenever I watched the show, she was always selfless and kind. She was the glue that held the entire group together.

- Ross: brother
- Chandler: neighbor/husband
- Joey: neighbor
- Rachel: best friend in high school
- Phoebe: ex-roommate

I adored Monica and Chandler's relationship, and I thought they were perfect for each other. I even thought they were better than Ross and Rachel! However, I do think that from Series 8 onwards, Monica began to become a caricature of her personality, and they pushed her cleanliness and competitiveness to a limit.

Overall, I think Monica is a brilliant, selfless, and kind character, and very underrated.

Out of all the characters in the show, Rachel is the only one who grows in a 100% positive direction. Ross forgets how to be an actual adult instead of a spoiled mommy/daddy's boy. Monica becomes excessively anal-retentive. Chandler seems to lose his fun spark. Joey somehow loses IQ points, and Phoebe loses the whimsy that she had in the early seasons. Rachel is, to me, by far, the best character in Friends.

Rachel is the best of them all. She goes from a spoiled brat to a smart and mature businesswoman. Only Chandler grows as much as Rachel in ten seasons. But he loses his magic in later seasons, whereas Rachel remains adorable and funny till the end. Rachel rocks!