‘Friends’ Season 3, Episode 9: “The One with the Football”
It’s about time for your annual rewatch of the beloved Friends Thanksgiving episodes. One of my personal favorites from the sitcom’s 10-season run is Season 3, Episode 9 — titled “The One with the Football.” The high-energy and undoubtedly hilarious episode follows the crew — Ross, Rachel, Monica, Chandler, Joey, and Phoebe — as they challenge each other to a good ol’ game of football on Thanksgiving. However, Ross and Monica’s competitive sides kick into high gear when they realize what’s truly at stake: the Geller Cup, which Ross once believed had been lost forever. From Phoebe’s loopy take on the game to Rachel’s lack of athletic abilities to Chandler’s quirky yet iconic dance moves, this episode puts everything that made us fall in love with the Friends characters on full display.