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What is the most-watched episode of Friends?

The most-watched episode of Friends was “The One After the Super Bowl,” which appeared on January 28, 1996. True to its title, the episode aired following the Super Bowl, and it had 59.2 million viewers. The episode featured several guest stars, including Julia Roberts, Brooke Shields, and Jean-Claude Van Damme. The second most-watched episode was the series finale, “The Last One.” It aired on May 6, 2004, and was seen by 52.5 million viewers.