I’ve been wanting to start this series for quote some time, and since I started binge-watching Friends recently, I figured now was the perfect time! Today, I’m sharing some of the best things that Joey did!! Joey is undoubtedly the best friend out of all of the main characters. His selflessness certainly hasn’t gone unnoticed by characters or by fans. I hope you enjoy and let me know which moments I should include in this series!! (SPOILER ALERT!!!)

When He Covered For Chandler And Monica – Multiple Episodes

To audience’s surprise, Joey (Matt LeBlanc) ended up being the first one to find out about Monica (Courteney Cox) and Chandler’s (Matthew Perry) secret relationship. Believing the secrecy was what was making the relationship work, they begged him to keep it to himself. Joey ended up doing that for them, even after they ended up accidentally framing him and painting him in a bad light. When the rest of the gang started losing respect for him, Monica and Chandler threw him under the bus by saying he was a sex addict. Even after ALL of that, Joey still kept their secret as long as he could, and he came up with his own little lie that removed the friends’ suspicions and gave Monica a little taste of what she and Chandler put him through.

When He Forced His Dad To Confess His Affair – The One With The Boobies

When his father came into the city to visit him, Joey realized he was there for another reason as well… to be with another woman. Turns out his father was in a secret relationship for quite a few years. After meeting the other woman, Joey gave his father an ultimatum, either he ends this affair, or he confesses to his wife what he’s been doing. Now, Joey is certainly no saint when it comes to relationships, but I really respect that he was not only not going to keep this secret from his mother, he wasn’t going to let his father continue to deceive her either. True, his mother already knew about the affair and felt the confession ruined everything, but Joey still did what a son should do!

When He Forgave Chandler For Kissing Kathy – The One With Chandler In A Box

After Chandler finally confessed that he and Kathy (Paget Brewster) kissed while she was still with Joey, Joey had a very difficult time moving past the betrayal. When Ross (David Schwimmer) convinced him to talk to Chandler again, Joey tried, but when he saw him and Kathy together, it all hit him again. In order to get Joey to forgive him, Chandler decided to spend Thanksgiving in a large box to think about what he did. As he was in there, Kathy came over and ended things with him because she didn’t want to tear them apart. That’s when Joey realized that Chandler’s happiness meant more to him than holding a grudge. He got him out of the box and urged him to chase Kathy down, giving him his full blessing. I love how he actually wanted to see them reunite, he really understood just how much she meant to him.

When He Helped Lydia – The One With The Birth

As the gang were waiting for Ross’s son to be born, everyone went off to do their own thing. As Joey was watching TV in the waiting room, he struck up a conversation with Lydia (Leah Remini), a pregnant woman who was in labor. As she started having contractions, he helped her to her room and he stuck with her through the whole delivery. The fact that he helped a complete stranger through a very stressful time really showed that his selflessness wasn’t just reserved for his friends and family. Even after they got into a little tiff, Joey could’ve walked away, but he came back and helped her through it. He even got her gifts after the delivery! He really was a caring person.

When He Helped Phoebe Complete One Of Her Goals – The One Where They All Turn Thirty

On Phoebe’s (Lisa Kudrow) 30th birthday, she successfully completed all of the goals she wanted to hit before she turned 30. When she visited her sister to give her a birthday present, her sister informed her that they were actually 31. completely devastated, Phoebe realized she didn’t accomplish any of the goals she wanted to before hitting 31, one of which included having the perfect kiss. Not feeling like celebrating her birthday, she left the coffee house to sulk. Joey realized he could help her accomplish at least one of her goals. He followed her outside and gave her the perfect kiss. It was a very sweet moment, and I’m really glad he was able to cheer her up after she was hit with news like that.