In the Friends episode " The One with All the Poker " (Season 1, Episode 18), the women demand to play poker with the men, prompting them to hire a professional to teach them, which results in an intense, high-stakes game. While Rachel struggles to find a new job, she wins a final showdown against Ross with a full house, even though the guys believe he purposefully lost to cheer her up. The episode was inspired by real-life cast poker games and features a guest appearance by Beverly Garland. You can watch this episode on Apple TV or Instagram . The One With All The Poker | Friends Central | Fandom