Friends: 10 Worst Episodes
7. The One With The Invitation (Season 4 Episode 21)
Ross and Emily are fully into wedding preparation mode and the subject of who should and shouldn't be invited. The two come head to head as they discuss whether or not exes ought to be part of their special day. Although Emily isn't against Rachel being invited, she worries it will be awkward considering she is someone with whom he has had a very long and complicated relationship with.
What sucks: It's a clip show. Whilst Ross and Emily are discussing his relationship with Rachel, old clips from the first four seasons are shown to highlight the highs and lows that Ross and Rachel have been through. Although the sentiment is nice, it's essentially a lazy afternoon for the writers and instead of them writing an episode highlighting Ross and Rachel's conflicted feelings, they let the audience do all the work by watching a montage of their best moments.
What doesn't suck: Although clip shows are drawn out and unnecessary these days, the fact that we got to see the scene where we are first introduced to Rachel as she bursts through the door in a wedding dress one more time is a joy to watch.