Friends gave fans many unforgettable New Year’s moments, but for Courteney Cox, one episode still stands out above the rest.
To ring in the new year, the actress revisited one of the comedy’s most iconic scenes. On New Year’s Eve 2026, Cox, who played Monica Geller on the beloved ’90s series, shared a clip of The one with routine on Instagram.
The episode, which aired on December 16, 1999, featured Monica and her older brother Ross, played by David Schwimmer, attempting to dance during Dick Clark’s rocking New Year’s Eve. After repeatedly failing to get the camera’s attention, the brothers resort to a dance routine they created as children. Confident that it will be a success, they perform it with total enthusiasm. Instead, awkward movements land them on the show’s blooper reel.
“Happy New Year everyone!” Cox, 61, captioned the post.
Fans immediately flooded the comments with praise. “Dare I say: one of the most iconic scenes in the series?” one person wrote. Another agreed, calling it “Hands down, one of the best scenes ever.” One fan also noted his disappointment in Friends recently removed from Netflix.
Meanwhile, Cox’s old friend and Friends Co-star Jennifer Aniston marked the occasion in her own way. The Emmy-winning actress, who won hearts as Rachel Green, Monica’s best friend, shared a video montage of her 2025 highlights on Instagram.
The recap featured familiar faces, including Cox herself, Aniston’s dogs, her new boyfriend Jim Curtis, and even her companions. Friends student Reese Witherspoon.
