What was the most heartwarming gift exchange on Friends?

The holiday episodes of Friends are some of the most beloved in the series, and it's not hard to see why. One particular gift exchange stands out as being particularly heartwarming, and that's when Phoebe gives Joey the best present ever in the Season 4 episode, 'The One with the Girl from Poughkeepsie.'

In the episode, Joey has been struggling to find the perfect present for his girlfriend, Kathy. Phoebe suggests that he create something unique, and together they come up with a song. But after Joey presents the song to Kathy, she ends up breaking up with him and later starts dating someone else. Feeling hurt and betrayed, Joey confronts Phoebe and tells her that he never wants to see her again.

But in a classic Friends twist, Phoebe has a surprise up her sleeve. She plays the song Joey wrote for Kathy, but with new lyrics that express her love and gratitude for Joey as a friend. Overcome with emotion, Joey hugs Phoebe and tells her that it's the best present he's ever received. It's a beautiful moment that perfectly captures the bond between the Friends characters.