Ross Geller divorced Rachel Green one time.
Their tumultuous relationship took a surprising turn when they drunkenly married in Las Vegas during the fifth season of Friends. This spontaneous union led to one of the show's memorable plotlines as they attempted to get an annulment.
The Unforgettable Las Vegas Marriage
After an evening of excessive drinking in Las Vegas, Ross and Rachel woke up married. Initially, they intended to annul the marriage quickly. However, Ross, reluctant to have another divorce on his record, secretly withheld the necessary paperwork for annulment. When Rachel discovered his deception, she was furious. This led to their eventual, official divorce, which was finalized during the sixth season of the show. This particular divorce made Rachel his third ex-wife.
Ross Geller's Complete Divorce Record
Throughout the entire series, Ross Geller was divorced a total of three times. His marriage to Rachel was his final divorce. Below is a breakdown of his marital history and subsequent divorces:
| Marriage to | Reason for Divorce |
|---|---|
| Carol Willick | Carol realized she was a lesbian and fell in love with another woman, Susan Bunch. |
| Emily Waltham | Ross mistakenly said Rachel's name during their wedding vows. He then refused to give up his friendship with Rachel, a condition Emily set for their marriage to continue. |
| Rachel Green | A drunken, impulsive marriage in Las Vegas that Ross initially tried to avoid annulling, leading to a formal divorce. |
While Ross experienced three divorces in his life, his divorce from Rachel was a singular event, concluding their unexpected Las Vegas nuptials.
