Despite having been retired from prime time television for one year now and on a current cycle of cable channel syndication, everybody's favorite former 'Friends' have managed to make the news once again.

In a recent poll of top television kisses conducted by TV Guide, Ross and Rachel's first kiss on 'Friends' managed to beat the likes of Richard Chamberlain's romantic encounter with Rachel Ward in 'The Thorn Birds' and Sam and Diane's smooch in the 'Cheers' season finale.

Ross, played by David Schwimmer, and Rachel, played by Jennifer Aniston, first shared their passionate moment in the second season of the sitcom in the Central Perk coffee shop.

Also making the list for top smoochers were Carrie and Mr Big in 'Sex and The City', Maddie and David in 'Moonlighting', Kate and Sawyer in 'Lost', Buffy and Spike in 'Buffy The Vampire Slayer', Susan and Mike in 'Desperate Housewives', Pacey and Joey in 'Dawson's Creek' and Sidney and Vaughn in 'Alias'.