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Friends · Season 5

Friends season 5 episode 23: The One in Vegas

Aired 20 May 199946 minRated TV-PG

8.4TMDB · 67 votesMark watched

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Availability checked 16 November 2026.

What happens in “The One in Vegas”

Chandler decides the only way to mend his friendship with Joey is to fly out to Vegas and visit him. Phoebe is determined not to be left out on another adventure, so everyone winds up going. Trouble is in the water, however, when Chandler finds out that Monica had lunch with Richard. Meanwhile, Ross and Rachel try to embarrass each other after an awkward encounter. Chandler and Monica reconcile and hastily decide to get married. Ross and Rachel get drunk and roam the casino. Phoebe deals with a 'lurker' on the slot machines.

Episode summary: TMDB.

Before you watch

  • It is the season finale of season 5, so watch episodes 1 to 22 first.
  • It runs about 46 minutes.
  • Directed by Kevin S. Bright, written by Ted Cohen and Andrew Reich.
  • TMDB users rate it 8.4 out of 10 (67 votes).

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Cast and crew of this episode

Director
Kevin S. Bright
Writers
Ted CohenAndrew Reich
Guest stars
Thomas Lennon as RandallTodd Glass as Airplane GuyJeanette Miller as Elderly WomanRick Pasqualone as CroupierBaillie Gerstein as TouristLisa Cash as Flight AttendantRojai Holloway as Security GuardFrank Novak as Gambler

Credits: TMDB.

More from Friends Season 5

  1. E01
  2. E02
  3. E03
  4. E04
  5. E05
  6. E06
  7. E07
  8. E08
  9. E09
  10. E10
  11. E11
  12. E12
  13. E13
  14. E14
  15. E15
  16. E16
  17. E17
  18. E18
  19. E19
  20. E20
  21. E21
  22. E22
  23. E23

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Episode names, air dates, runtimes, stills and ratings: TMDB. Air dates are the first broadcast anywhere; where it streams is our daily Australian check.