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a Roommate)" Director James Burrows Writer David Crane & Marta Kauffman Original airdate September 22, 1994

Monica and the gang introduce Rachel to the "real world" by helping her after she leaves her fianc at the altar. 2 2 "The One with the Sonogram at the End" James Burrows David Crane & Marta Kauffman September 29, 1994

Ross finds out his estranged lesbian wife Carol and her girlfriend Susan are going to have his baby. (Anita Barone plays Carol in this episode, all future appearances would be by Jane Sibbett) 3 3 "The One with the Thumb" James Burrows Jeff Astrof & Nanthida Ottesen October 6, 1994

Phoebe discovers a human thumb floating in her can of soda and gets a compensation of seven thousand dollars, which goes against all of her beliefs, Chandler starts to smoke and Monica dates a guy who all the friends like, but she doesn't. 4 4 "The One with George Stephanopoulos" James Burrows Alexa Junge October 13, 1994

The girls spy on the sexy politician across the street (George Stephanopoulos), while the boys convince Ross to go to a hockey game on his and Carol's anniversary which leads to Ross breaking his nose and wearing unattractive headgear. 5 5 "The One with the East German Laundry Detergent" Pamela Fryman Jeff Greenstein and Svend Ottesen October 20, 1994

Ross and Rachel wash their dirty laundry in public, where Rachel gets into a fight with a woman and Ross gets his first kiss with Rachel. Joey wants to go out with a woman who has a boyfriend, so he sets up a double date, consisting of the woman, her boyfriend, Monica, and himself. He leads Monica to believe that the woman's boyfriend is Monica's date and the woman's brother, and that Joey's date is the woman. This creates much confusion when Monica sees the woman and her "brother" being "inappropriate". Chandler breaks up with Janice for the first time. 6 6 "The One with the Butt" Arlene Sanford Adam Chase & Ira Ungerleider October 27, 1994

Joey finally gets a film role as a stand-in for Al Pacino's butt which he never actually does because he "acted too much". Chandler starts a polyamorous relationship with an Italian woman. 7 7 "The One with the Blackout" James Burrows Jeff Astrof & Panida Ottesen November 3, 1994

During a city-wide power outage, Rachel falls for the owner of a lost kitten, a dark, attractive Italian guy called Paolo, which occurs at the same time as Ross wanting to profess his love for Rachel. Meanwhile, Chandler is trapped in an automated-teller vestibule with Jill Goodacre and he desperately tries to impress her. 8 8 "The One Where James Marta Kauffman & David November 10,

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Ross and Monica go to the bedside of their dead grandmother, who momentarily returns to life. Meanwhile, one of Chandler's colleagues tries to fix him up on a date with a man after she thinks he's gay, this leads Chandler to find out that all the gang thought he was gay when they first met him. 9 9 "The One Where Underdog Gets Away" James Burrows Jeff Greenstein & Allan Ottesen November 17, 1994

Monica plans a lovely, quiet Thanksgiving feast for the gang in her apartment but her plans go awry. Joey models for an embarrassing poster, Rachel misses her flight home and the food burns when Chandler (who doesn't "do" Thanksgiving) distracts the friends with a break-away balloon which leads to the friends eating sandwiches. 10 10 "The One with the Monkey" Peter Bonerz Adam Chase & Ira Underleider December 15, 1994

Ross arrives at the New Year's Eve party with his new companion, a monkey named Marcel, who seems to take no interest in Ross at all. All the friends make a pact not to bring dates to New Years, but all except Ross do. Phoebe's date is David, Her Scientist Guy (Hank Azaria), who has to choose whether to stay with her or go to Minsk for career making research. In the end none of the Friends have anyone to kiss at midnight, and Joey and Chandler end up kissing. 11 11 "The One with Mrs. Bing" James Burrows Alexa Junge January 5, 1995

Chandler's flamboyant romance-novelist mother (Morgan Fairchild) comes to New York for a visit, and Joey catches Ross making the mistake of kissing her in a restaurant, after getting himself drunk when he sees Rachel bring Paolo. Monica and Phoebe see a guy who they like who's passing the street when Monica shouts after him the guy turns and is hit by a car. 12 12 "The One with the Dozen Lasagnas" Paul Lazarus Jeff Astrof & Mike Sikowitz and Adam Chase & Ira Ungerleider January 12, 1995

Everyone knows the sex of Ross' baby except for Ross, who doesn't want to find out until it's born. Rachel's relationship with Paolo hits a snag when he makes a pass at Phoebe. Monica makes a dozen lasagnas for her aunt, only to discover that her aunt doesn't eat meat. 13 13 "The One with the Boobies" Alan Myerson Alexa Junge January 19, 1995

After Chandler accidentally sees Rachel wandering around topless after her shower, a chain reaction of nudity ensues when she tries to even the score by seeing his penis. Joey finds himself playing parent when he has to decide whether to hide his father's affair from his mom. And no one can stand Phoebe's new boyfriend, an irritating psychologist named Roger (Fisher Stevens). 14 14 "The One with the Candy Hearts" James Burrows Bill Lawrence February 9, 1995

Ross' first date in nine years is on Valentine's Day with a beautiful neighbor. Carol and Susan, also out on a romantic date; end up at the same restaurant where Ross ends up kissing Carol. Joey sets Chandler up on a blind date-with Janice. And Phoebe, Monica and Rachel decide to spend the holiday burning mementos of their past boyfriends which causes a fire. 15 15 "The One with Alan Myerson the Stoned Guy" Jeff Greenstein & Jeff Strauss February 16, 1995

Monica cooks a gourmet meal for a restaurateur looking for a new chef. Unfortunately, he's stoned and would just as well eat taco shells as her haute cuisine. After working as a data processing permanent temp for five years, Chandler gets promoted to data processing supervisor, then quits. And Ross has a date with a beautiful colleague named Celia and gives new meaning to the term "spanking the monkey," when he brings her back to his place to meet Marcel. Celia is willing to have sex with him, but only if he'll talk dirty to her which he can't do so he asks Joey for help. 16 16 "The One with Two Parts, Part One" Michael Lembeck Marta Kauffman & David Crane February 23, 1995[1]

Joey falls for Phoebe's twin sister, Ursula, making Phoebe feel neglected. Meanwhile, Chandler finds himself between a rock and a hard place, when he is told to fire an employee he is attracted to. Ross has doubts about parenthood when he attends Lamaze classes with Carol and Susan. Meanwhile, Monica tries to fix her TV after Marcel puts the TV on "SAP" function, which she can't turn off. 17 17 "The One with Two Parts, Part Two" Michael Lembeck David Crane & Marta Kauffman February 23, 1995[1]

Ursula dumps Joey, but doesn't plan to tell him, so Phoebe disguises herself as her twin sister to dump Joey and make sure he doesn't get hurt. After weeks of procrastinating, Rachel finally takes down the Christmas lights on their balcony, only to fall off the balcony and sprain her ankle. At the hospital, Rachel who has no health insurance cajoles Monica into trading identities so she can use Monica's coverage. The girls end up trying to date two cute doctors (one played by George Clooney the other Played by Noah Wyle, different characters from the doctors they play on ER). Ross doubts that he will ever feel like a father. Chandler gets stuck with the task of removing the "SAP" function from Monica's TV. 18 18 "The One with All the Poker" James Burrows Jeff Astrof & Mike Sikowitz March 2, 1995

Tired of being referred to by customers as "Excuse me," Rachel interviews for a job as an assistant buyer at Saks Fifth Avenue. She also sees another side of the usually docile Ross when the girls face the boys during a not-so-friendly game of poker. 19 19 "The One Where the Monkey Gets Peter Bonerz Jeff Astrof & Mike Sikowitz Away" March 9, 1995

The gang searches frantically for Marcel, who slipped out of the apartment while Rachel was baby-sitting him. After Marcel is found and safe, Ross finally gets up the courage to try to woo Rachel. But just when it looks like the two might actually spend a romantic evening alone together, Barry, Rachel's ex-fiance, barges into the apartment declaring his love for her. 20 20 "The One with the Evil Orthodontist" Peter Bonerz Doty Abrams April 6, 1995

Rachel and Barry start dating again, which is slightly awkward because he's now engaged to Mindy, who wants Rachel to be her maid of honor. But when Rachel finds out that Mindy and Barry had an affair while she was engaged to Barry, the two women decide to call Barry out on it. Meanwhile, Chandler goes nuts when a woman he likes won't return his phone calls. The friends become annoyed after they discover someone is spying on them from the building across the street. 21 21 "The One with the Fake Monica" Gail Mancuso Adam Chase & Ira Ungerleider April 27, 1995

When Monica's credit card is stolen, she, along with Phoebe and Rachel, decide to catch the thief, but Monica begins a friendship with her. Joey enlists his friends to help him come up with a less ethnic-sounding stage name. And when Ross finds out that Marcel has reached sexual maturity and needs to be with other monkeys, he tries to get him accepted into the "Harvard of zoos", with an emotional goodbye. 22 22 "The One with the Ick Factor" Robby Benson Alexa Junge May 4, 1995

After losing his virginity to her, Monica's boyfriend Ethan reveals that he's a high school senior, not a college senior. Rachel has erotic dreams about Joey and Chandler, making Ross both disgusted and envious. And when Phoebe temps as Chandler's secretary, she finds out that no one at work likes him anymore. 23 23 "The One with the Birth" James Burrows Story: David Crane & Marta Kauffman Teleplay: Jeff Greenstein & Jeff Strauss May 11, 1995

Carol goes into labor, prompting Monica to begin thinking about having a baby of her own. When Ross and Susan can't stop bickering over who gets to help Carol more, Phoebe drags both of them into a closet to settle their differences - but all three end up getting locked in just as Carol is about to give birth to the baby. Rachel flirts with an OB/GYN who has a love-hate relationship with women's private parts due to seeing them every day at work. The sight of lots of new-born babies makes Monica worry that she may never have one. 24 24 "The One Where Rachel Finds Out" Kevin S. Bright Chris Brown May 18, 1995

Ross has to go to China for a fossil dig before Rachel's birthday. Chandler tells Ross to find another girl and get over Rachel. Ross gives his present to Chandler and goes. Joey's new girlfriend wants to go to bed with him, but Joey's participation in a fertility study is preventing this. During Rachel's birthday party, Chandler accidentally lets it slip that Ross is in love with her, and a big decision presents itself. [edit] Season 2: 19951996 # Total Title "The One with Ross's New Girlfriend" Director Michael Lembeck Writer Original airdate September 21, 1995

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Rachel decides to tell Ross that she loves him and waits for him at the airport, not knowing he is returning with a new girlfriend named Julie (Lauren Tom) thanks to Chandler's advice. Chandler feels guilty because he told Rachel that Ross loves her after he had advised Ross to get over his feelings for her. Joey and Chandler get their hair cut by Phoebe, and Monica wants her hair cut too, but Phoebe gives her an awful haircut. Chandler needs a suit, so Joey takes him to his tailor, who touches Chandler inappropriately. Chandler tells Joey of this, but Joey insists that is how pants are measured. Ross annoys everyone by talking about Julie, and Rachel becomes so desperate and upset that she spends the night with her old lover, Paulo, the Italian "stud" from Season 1. 2 26 "The One with the Breast Milk" Michael Lembeck Adam Chase & Ira Ungerleider September 28, 1995

The guys are uncomfortable with Carol breastfeeding Ben, and the situation is made worse by Joey and Phoebe tasting it. Rachel is uncomfortable with Monica's growing friendship with Julie. At his day job, Joey competes with a fellow cologne spritzer for the affection of a beautiful colleague (Emily Procter). 3 27 "The One Where Heckles Dies" Kevin S. Bright Michael Curtis & Gregory S. October 5, 1995 Malins

Chandler refuses a date with a woman from work, claiming that it is because her nostrils are too big, but truthfully he is trying to escape a potentially serious relationship. When Mr. Heckles dies and leaves all his belongings to Monica and Rachel, Chandler discovers eerie similarities between the late eccentric man and his own life. Not wanting to end up alone, he calls Janice in hopes to rekindle their relationship, only to learn that she is married with a baby on the way. Ross and Phoebe have a dispute over the progression of evolution when Phoebe says it's "Too Easy". 4 28 "The One with Phoebe's Husband" Gail Mancuso Alexa Junge October 12, 1995

The gang is amazed to learn that Phoebe married a gay Canadian ice dancer Duncan (Steve Zahn) to help him get his green card. Phoebe thinks that she still cares for him, but then he shows up asking for a divorce as he lied about being gay and wants to marry someone else. Interesting facts are revealed about the others, too: Joey starred in a porn film and Chandler has a third nipple. Ross seeks relationship advice from Rachel after revealing that he and Julie have yet to consummate their relationship. Rachel, because she still loves Ross, gives him bad advice, hoping that he and Julie will break up as a result. Unfortunately for Rachel, Joey also gives Ross advice. "The One with Five Steaks and an Eggplant" October 19, 1995

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When a sexy woman calls the wrong number, Chandler seeks to make the most of the situation. Income issues divide the friends: the well-off Ross, Chandler and Monica versus the not-so-well-off Phoebe, Rachel and Joey. Monica loses her job after accepting dodgy food from her work. 6 30 "The One with the Baby on the Bus" Gail Mancuso Betsy Borns November 2, 1995

When Ross has an allergic reaction to Monica's kiwi-lime pie, Chandler and Joey are asked to baby-sit Ross's son, Ben. While using Ben to help them try to pick up girls, they accidentally leave him on a bus. Although they later locate him, they are not sure the baby is really Ben. Phoebe loses her Central Perk singing gig to a professional singer (Chrissie Hynde), and she becomes a street singer in front of the caf. Note: Lea Thompson from Caroline in the City makes an appearance, not as her character Caroline but as a woman with a gay brother interested in where Joey and Chandler adopted Ben.. Also Giovanni Ribisi, in later episodes portrays Frank Buffay Jr., appears in this episode as a stranger who dropped a condom in Phoebe's guitar case and comes back to get it for "an emergency".Catherine Bell appears as Robin, one of the girls in the bus. 7 31 "The One Where Ross Finds Out" Peter Bonerz Michael Borkow November 9, 1995

A drunken Rachel is persuaded to call Ross and reveals her feelings for him on his answering machine. When he finds out, he must make the choice between her and Julie. Meanwhile, Monica finds work as Chandler's personal trainer and Phoebe has a hard time trying to get her boyfriend to have sex with her. Ross and Rachel argue, and Ross says that he is not leaving Julie. At the end of the episode, Ross and Rachel have their Emmy Award winning kiss. 8 32 "The One with the List" Mary Kay Place David Crane & Marta Kauffman November 16, 1995

Ross is still compelled to make a choice between his childhood crush Rachel and his current lover Julie, and enlists Joey and Chandler's help in making a list of the pros and cons of each. He chooses Rachel, but she finds the list and gets angry with Ross. Meanwhile, Monica gets a job making food with a synthetic chocolate substitute called Mockolate. 9 33 "The One with Phoebe's Dad" Kevin S. Bright Jeff Astrof & Mike Sikowitz December 14, 1995

It's Christmas time and Monica tries tipping with cookies, rather than cash, with mixed results. Phoebe learns that the guy in the pictures her grandmother keeps around is not her father but the Macy's photo frame model. She tries to track down her real father, but in the end she feels that she is not ready to meet him. Chandler and Joey wait too late to shop for presents, and are forced to buy gifts from a gas station. Ross asks Rachel to make a list about him, but he is offended when she calls him obsessive. 10 34 "The One with Russ" Thomas Schlamme Ira Ungerleider January 4, 1996

Monica gets back together with Bobby, who has problems with alcohol. She successfully helps him give up drinking, but then he is unhappy and not funny anymore. Joey gets chosen to play the role of Dr. Drake Ramoray, a neurosurgeon, on Days of Our Lives. Rachel begins dating a guy named Russ, who bears an uncanny resemblance to Ross (both roles were played by David Schwimmer). Eventually, Rachel dumps Russ telling him he reminds her of someone, though she can't figure out who. In the end Russ and Julie (Lauren Tom) hook up. 11 35 "The One with the Lesbian Wedding" Thomas Schlamme Doty Abrams January 18, 1996

Carol and Susan get married, providing Monica with a job: catering the wedding. Phoebe is possessed by the spirit of an eighty-two year old massage client who dies in the middle of a session. Rachel's mother (Marlo Thomas) comes to visit and announces that she has decided to divorce her husband, Rachel's father. 12 36 "The One After the Superbowl, Part One" Michael Lembeck Jeff Astrof & Mike Sikowitz and Michael Borkow January 28, 1996[1]

Ross goes to visit Marcel while on a trip to California, and finds that the monkey is working in commercials. Joey gets his first fan letter and ends up dating the woman (Brooke Shields) who sent it. She turns out to be a stalker who thinks that the happenings on Days of Our Lives are real. Phoebe is asked by a man (Chris Isaak) to sing for the children at a library, but their parents are horrified by her morbid lyrics. However, the kids like the songs and come to the caf to listen to her. 13 37 "The One After the Michael Lembeck Jeff Astrof & Mike Sikowitz and Michael Borkow January 28, 1996[1]

Superbowl, Part Two" Rachel and Monica compete for the affections of Jean-Claude Van Damme after meeting him on a movie set. Chandler meets a former schoolmate (Julia Roberts), a makeup artist, who seems to be attracted to him but it turns out that Chandler once embarrassed her and she just wants to get revenge. An excited Joey gets a role as an extra in the movie, and Ross and Marcel go on a whirlwind tour of the city. 14 38 "The One with the James Burrows Prom Video" Alexa Junge February 1, 1996

After getting his big break with Days of Our Lives, Joey pays Chandler back with $812 and an extremely tacky engraved gold bracelet. Also, an unemployed Monica is hard up for money. A home video from Monica and Rachel's prom night reveals that Monica was previously overweight, and that Rachel had a large nose. Rachel seemed to have been stood up by her prom date, so Ross puts on his father's tuxedo to take her to prom himself, but Rachel's date shows up and they leave before she learns of Ross's plans. The video then shows a speechless and devastated Ross standing at the top of the stairs. The candor of Ross's heartbreak compels Rachel to kiss Ross. "The One Where Ross and Rachel...You Know" Michael Lembeck Michael Curtis & Gregory S. Malins February 8, 1996

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Joey buys a big screen TV and two leather recliners with his new found money, resulting in he and Chandler spending two days watching TV and never getting out of the chairs. Monica has a catering job for an ophthalmologist and a friend of her parents, the attractive Dr. Richard Burke (Tom Selleck), and later they go on a date. Ross and Rachel attempt to have their first real date, but it's difficult for Rachel to overcome their long friendship. As they tried to schedule another date, Ross has an emergency at the museum and ends up having sex with Rachel for the first time The episode introduces Tom Selleck in a recurring guest role that led to an Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series. 16 40 "The One Where Joey Moves Out" Michael Lembeck Betsy Borns February 15, 1996

Joey thinks he needs to move out of Chandler's apartment and wants to get a new one to 'give him time to think'. Monica struggles to tell her parents about her relationship with Richard. Rachel and Phoebe want to get a tattoo. 17 41 "The One Where Eddie Moves In" Michael Lembeck Adam Chase February 22, 1996

Phoebe is discovered by a record producer who wants to make her song "Smelly Cat" a video, but who secretly dubs in the voice of a more talented (but less attractive) woman. Ross's new relationship with Rachel makes Monica feel like she's living with her brother again... and she hates it. And Joey considers moving back in with Chandler, but Chandler already has a new roommate, Eddie. 18 42 "The One Where Dr. Ramoray Dies" Michael Lembeck Story: Alexa Junge, Teleplay: Michael Borkow March 21, 1996

Joey finds out the hard way that it's not wise to boast falsely; his soap opera character

is scripted to fall down an elevator shaft and die after Joey brags of writing his own lines in an interview. Phoebe helps Chandler bond with his new roommate...to Chandler's horror. And sexual history dominates the discussion between two couples Monica and Richard, and Ross and Rachel. 19 43 "The One Where Eddie Won't Go" Michael Lembeck Michael Curtis & Gregory S. March 28, 1996 Malins

Creeped out by his bizarre new roommate, Eddie, Chandler demands that he move out. Eddie agrees, but doesn't move out nor does he even remember the conversation. Joey has trouble coming to grips with the death of Dr. Ramoray and the accompanying change in his lifestyle. And a new book on empowerment for women inspires the female friends to have a "goddess meeting." Joey moves back in with Chandler, they kick out Eddie and they make up with each other. 20 44 "The One Where Old Yeller Dies" Michael Lembeck Story: Michael Curtis & Gregory S. Malins Teleplay: Adam Chase April 4, 1996

Phoebe's world view is shattered when she learns how Old Yeller really ends. She watches all the films her mother didn't let her watch and becomes depressed. Monica becomes jealous when Richard begins hanging out with other people: namely, Joey and Chandler. However, this is short lived as Joey and Chandler confess to thinking of Richard as a fatherly figure, when Richard was under the impression that they were just buddies. Rachel becomes stressed out when she learns that Ross has planned their whole life together. 21 45 "The One with the Bullies" Michael Lembeck Sebastian Jones & Brian Buckner April 25, 1996

Chandler and Ross run into two bullies at the coffee shop, one of whom steals Chandler's hat. Monica, down to her last few dollars of savings, plays the stock market based solely on the ticker symbols. Phoebe makes multiple attempts to visit her birth father, but instead she meets her half-brother, Frank Buffay Jr., and learns that her father hasn't been home for four years. 22 46 "The One with the Two Parties" Michael Lembeck Alexa Junge May 2, 1996

The gang plans a surprise party for Rachel, but the real surprise is when both of her estranged parents show up for the same party. "Think!" urges Chandler. "What would Jack and Chrissy do?" Why, split it into two parties, of course one for each parent. Complications ensue. 23 47 "The One with the Chicken Pox" Michael Lembeck Brown Mandell May 9, 1996

Phoebe catches chicken pox just as her old flame Ryan (Charlie Sheen) arrives in town on leave from the Navy. Even though he hasn't yet had chicken pox, he can't stand to be apart and they both spend the rest of the time sick and trying to not scratch at the sores. Joey gets a job at Chandler's office but decides to play it as a role. The character he creates, Joseph, has a wife and kids and ultimately blames Chandler for his own screw ups. Monica is upset that Richard doesn't have a "thing": an unexplainable quirk. He eventually comes up with one to ease her mind. 24 48 "The One with Barry Michael Lembeck Story: Ira Underleider, Teleplay: Brown Mandell May 16, 1996

and Mindy's Wedding" Rachel agrees to be maid of honor at her ex-fianc's wedding, but a fashion faux pas focuses attention away from the bride. To get a role in Warren Beatty's new movie, Joey needs to practice kissing guys. Monica ponders her future with Richard and Chandler falls for a mystery woman on the Internet who turns out to be his exgirlfriend, Janice. Richard doesn't want to have children, but Monica does, so she breaks up with him. (The sub-plot where Joey has to kiss a man was originally intended to be a story about Joey auditioning for the role of an uncircumcised man. The rest of the group then came up with various ways of making him look the part. The story was changed on the advice of network censors, who thought it was tasteless but it was later used in "The One with Ross and Monica's Cousin".[2]) [edit] Season 3: 19961997 # Total Title "The One with the Princess Leia Fantasy" Director Writer Original airdate

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Ross reveals his sexual fantasy to Rachel, which involves her being dressed up as Princess Leia from Star Wars. Monica suffers from insomnia after her breakup with Richard. And Chandler, willingly back together with Janice, wants Joey to bond with her. 2 50 "The One Where No One's Ready" Gail Mancuso Ira Ungerleider September 26, 1996

Ross is in a hurry to get everyone dressed for an important banquet at the museum but everyone keeps delaying. Monica freaks when she hears an answer phone message from Richard, and Joey and Chandler fight over a chair. 3 51 "The One with the Jam" Kevin S. Bright Wil Calhoun October 3, 1996

Phoebe dates a man who thinks he's stalking her twin sister. Ross and Rachel give Chandler "boyfriend" lessons. Monica uses her free time after breaking up with Richard to make jam and considers artificial insemination through a sperm bank. Guest Star: David Arquette 4 52 "The One with the Metaphorical Tunnel" Steve Zuckerman Alexa Junge October 10, 1996

Phoebe pretends to be Joey's agent and has some success in getting him auditions. Ross is upset when Ben brings a Barbie doll on his weekend visit. Chandler is advancing in his relationship with Janice and, realizing that he has a fear of commitment, goes to the girls for advice. 5 53 "The One with Frank Jr." Steve Zuckerman Shana Goldberg-Meehan & Scott Silveri October 17, 1996

Phoebe's half-brother visits and she offers to give him a massage, but they have trouble

bonding. Joey attempts to build an entertainment center. Ross is challenged to name the five celebrities he'd like to sleep with most. Guest star Isabella Rosselini. 6 54 "The One with the Flashback" Peter Bonerz Marta Kauffman & David Crane October 31, 1996

When Janice asks the gang if any of them have ever slept together, the friends flash back to a time three years before, where some dark secrets are revealed among other, that Ross kissed Phoebe, Joey got naked in front of Monica, and Chandler and Rachel both wanted to have sex with each other (but didn't). 7 55 "The One with the Race Car Bed" Gail Mancuso Seth Kurland November 7, 1996

When Monica buys a new bed from Janice's soon-to-be-ex-husband, "The Mattress King," the wrong one is delivered. When she and Joey try to take it back, Joey sees Janice and The Mattress King in his office, kissing. Rachel tries to have her father and Ross bond by going to dinner but when Rachel's father tips only 4%, Ross adds 20 dollars to it and Rachel's father thinks that Ross thinks he is cheap. Rachel sets up a brunch the day after but things go wrong when both men bond by criticizing her. Joey gets a job teaching a soap opera acting class when a student gets the same audition as Joey, forcing Joey to make a desperate decision. 8 56 "The One with the Giant Poking Device" Gail Mancuso Adam Chase November 14, 1996

When Chandler is about to buy Janice an expensive gift, Joey tells him that he saw Janice kissing her ex-husband. Meanwhile, Monica accidentally bumps Ben's head into a post. Phoebe is convinced that she is cursed because every time she goes to the dentist, someone around her dies, and a toothache is forcing her to make another visit. After returning, she frantically tries to figure out who must have died. Everyone is accounted for until Joey notices that the "ugly naked guy" who lives in the building across from theirs isn't moving. In an attempt to see if he's dead or just sleeping, they tape together chopsticks to make a long stick with which they poke him through his window from the balcony. 9 57 "The One with the Football" Kevin S. Bright Ira Ungerlinger November 21, 1996

Emotions become the feast of the day when the gang plays a game of touch football on Thanksgiving as Joey and Chandler argue over who gets to date a Dutch model and Ross and Monica argue over winning in a case of sibling rivalry. 10 58 "The One Where Rachel Quits" Terry Hughes Greg Malins & Michael Curtis December 12, 1996

Rachel decides to quit her job as a waiter when Gunther, her boss, tries to politely correct all the mistakes she's been making. Phoebe tries to help Joey when he gets a job selling Christmas trees. Ross accidentally breaks a girl's leg, and attempts to make it up to her by helping her sell cookies to win a trip. "The One Where Chandler Can't Remember

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Which Sister" Ross is suspicious about Rachel's possible job offer from a good-looking stranger. A drunken Chandler fools around with one of Joey's sisters, but can't remember which one. 12 60 "The One with All the Jealousy" Robby Benson Doty Abrams January 16, 1997

Ross becomes jealous when he thinks he catches Rachel's new coworker Mark whispering sweet nothings in her ear. After Joey lies on his resume, he is forced to teach a very hard dance to an entire Broadway cast. Monica dates a busboy from the diner. "The One Where Monica and Richard are Just Friends"

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Monica's will power is tested when she runs into Richard at the video store. Joey agrees to read Little Women while Rachel agrees to read The Shining. Phoebe's athletic date has a problem with short shorts. He is "coming out". 14 62 "The One with Robby Benson Phoebe's ExPartner" Wil Calhoun February 6, 1997

Phoebe is reunited with her former singing partner (Elizabeth Daily), who thinks "Smelly Cat" has hit potential. Chandler dates a woman with a prosthetic leg (Sherilyn Fenn). And Rachel's new job continues to put a strain on her relationship with Ross. "The One Where Ross and Rachel Take a Break" February 13, 1997

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Ross seeks solace at a party after a bitter fight with Rachel and ends up in the arms of another woman. Phoebe dates a diplomat who needs an interpreter to communicate with her. Chandler and Joey ponder a Mnage trois with a woman who seems hot for both of them. 16 64 "The One the Morning James Burrows After" David Crane & Marta Kauffman February 20, 1997

Ross tries to prevent Rachel from learning that he slept with Chloe, the copy store employee. When she finds out anyway and they go back to her apartment and have a fight, the other four friends are trapped in Monica's bedroom, forced to listen in as Rachel decides to break up with Ross. 17 65 "The One Without the Ski Trip" Sam Simon Shana Goldberg-Meehan & Scott Silveri March 6, 1997

Ross and Rachel compete to spend time with their other friends. When a lonely Ross is excluded from Rachel's ski trip with her pals, he visits Carol. Meanwhile, Chandler starts smoking again. 18 66 "The One with the Robby Benson Seth Kurland March 13, 1997

Hypnosis Tape" A desperate Monica agrees to a date with one of her restaurant customers, who turns out to be very, very well-off (Pete, played by Jon Favreau). Phoebe freaks when she finds out that her 18 year-old brother is planning to wed a woman more than twice his age. (Debra Jo Rupp). And Chandler uses a hypnosis tape to quit smoking, with surprising results. 19 67 "The One with the Tiny T-Shirt" Terry Hughes Adam Chase March 27, 1997

Rachel goes on her first date after splitting from Ross, with Mark from her office. Joey develops a crush on Kate (Dina Meyer), his costar in his new play. And Monica continues to date Pete, even though she is still not attracted to him. 20 68 "The One with the Dollhouse" Terry Hughes Wil Calhoun April 10, 1997

Rachel regrets making a date for Chandler and her boss, Joanna. Joey's interest in Kate intensifies after they sleep together. And Monica's aunt dies, leaving her an antique dollhouse, with which Monica doesn't want Phoebe to play with. Then Phoebe gets a new dollhouse that makes Monica jealous. 21 69 "The One with the Chick and the Duck" Michael Lembeck Chris Brown April 17, 1997

Monica considers a dream job in Pete's new restaurant, but Phoebe fears there is more to the deal. Joey and Chandler adopt a baby chick and a duck. And Ross misses a panel for the Discovery Channel to help Rachel, who may have a broken rib. 22 70 "The One with the Screamer" Peter Bonerz Shana Goldberg-Meehan & Scott Silveri April 24, 1997

At the premiere of Joey's big play; Ross alone concludes that Rachel's date (Ben Stiller) is insane. Joey falls in love with Kate, but she gets a big job in Los Angeles and takes it. And Phoebe is on hold for days with a company she needs to talk to before her phone warranty expires. 23 71 "The One with Ross's Thing" Shelley Jensen Ted Cohen & Andrew Reich May 1, 1997

Afflicted with a mysterious skin condition on his butt, Ross seeks advice from Phoebe's herbalist (Kevin McDonald). Phoebe can't choose between dating a fireman or a Kindergarten teacher and attempts to date both without the other finding out. Monica can't decide what to do about Pete when she thinks he is going to propose. "The One with the Ultimate Fighting Champion" Story: Pang-Ni Landrum and Mark J. Kunerth Teleplay: Shana GoldbergMeehan & Scott Silveri

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May 8, 1997

To Monica's horror, Pete plans to compete in the "Ultimate Fighting Championship", and when he can't win but won't give up, she must decide her future with him. Chandler has a problem when his new boss keeps slapping him on the butt. Phoebe sets Ross up on a date with a woman who used to be bald. This episode features a cameo skit by Billy Crystal and Robin Williams. 25 73 "The One at Pamela Fryman Story: Pang-Ni Landrum May 15, 1997

the Beach"

and Mark J. Kunerth Teleplay: Adam Chase

The gang goes to the beach. In search of a woman who was friends with her mom, Phoebe meets the woman (who coincidently is also named Phoebe) with links to her family's past, who may know more than she's letting on. Ross discovers that Rachel still loves him, and must choose between sex-crazy, but bald, Bonnie and Rachel, the love of his life. After the gang plays strip happy days, Joey winds up sleeping naked on the beach. And Chandler wonders why Monica doesn't think he's serious after he asks her if she would ever go out with him. [edit] Season 4: 19971998 # Total 1 74 Title "The One with the Jellyfish" Director Shelley Jensen Writer Wil Calhoun Original airdate September 25, 1997

Monica is stung by a jellyfish and asks Joey and Chandler to help her. The three of them later behave uncomfortably around each other after what happened when they helped Monica, which is later revealed that Chandler peed on her to ease the pain. Ross and Rachel get back together until Ross cannot stand Rachel thinking he has taken full responsibility for the flaws in their relationship. Phoebe gets to know her birth mother. 2 75 "The One with the Cat" Shelley Jensen Jill Condon & Amy Toomin October 2, 1997

A cat enters the coffee house and sniffs around Phoebe's guitar case. When Phoebe picks the cat up, she believes that her dead mother's spirit is inside it. Joey tries to sell his entertainment unit and when showing a customer that it is big enough to fit a grown man, the customer puts a hockey stick through the handles, locking Joey in and steals everything in his and Chandler's apartment. Monica dates Chip Matthews, Rachel's prom date, and dumps him after she realizes he has no level of maturity. 3 76 "The One with the 'Cuffs" Peter Bonerz Seth Kurland October 9, 1997

Chandler dates Rachel's boss, Joanna, again and finally breaks up with her after she handcuffs him to her office chair. Rachel then comes to Chandler's rescue, with doubts as she realizes she could get fired for going into her boss's office. Monica caters a party for her mother, but while preparing the food she loses a fake finger nail in the quiche, ruining her plans to impress her critical mother. 4 77 "The One with the Ballroom Gail Mancuso Dancing" Ted Cohen & Andrew Reich October 16, 1997

Joey helps the apartment supervisor Treegor with his ballroom dancing skills in order to help Monica and Rachel keep their illegal apartment. Chandler wants to quit the gym, but can't because of the attractive staff. Ross, originally to help Chandler quit, ends up with a gym membership when they leave. Their later plan is to cut the gym from their financial source, so they attempt to quit their bank but because of the attractive female staff there, they end up with a joint-checking account. 5 78 "The One with Joey's New Gail Mancuso Girlfriend" Gregory S. Malins & Michael Curtis October 30, 1997

Chandler starts to fall in love with Joey's new girlfriend, Kathy, after he flirted with her in the coffee house, unaware Joey was dating her as well. Rachel becomes jealous of Ross's relationship and ends up dating a college student, who turns out to be stealing from her. Phoebe's voice becomes stuffy after she catches a cold, which gives her a new

voice for singing and finds that she likes her "new" singing voice better. 6 79 "The One with the Dirty Girl" Shelley Jensen Shana Goldberg-Meehan & Scott Silveri November 6, 1997

Ross's new girlfriend seems nearly perfect until he discovers that her apartment is incredibly dirty. Chandler buys Kathy a first edition of her favorite children's book for her birthday. He tries to help Joey (then dating Kathy) buy a present that is comparable to his own, but Joey only ends up purchasing something very meaningless and inexpensive. Phoebe and Monica decide to become partners in a catering business. "The One Where Chandler Crosses the Line" Kevin S. Bright November 13, 1997

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Adam Chase

Chandler must decide between the girl of his dreams, Kathy, and his best friend Joey when he and Kathy share a secret and secluded passionate kiss. Chandler, feeling guilty about his kiss with Kathy, buys new furniture and appliances for his and Joey's apartment to fill in the empty spaces left after the robbery. When Joey finds out about the kiss, he attempts to punish Chandler for five years. Ross starts playing the keyboard again for the first time since college and reinvents his musical art (or as Ross calls them, "wordless sound poems"). 8 81 "The One with Chandler in a Box" Peter Bonerz Michael Borkow November 20, 1997

Chandler agrees to spend Thanksgiving in a shipping crate as a punishment from Joey for kissing Kathy. After Monica accidentally gets ice in her eye, she visits her new eye doctor, who turns out to be out of town, and is seen by Richard's son. She then invites him over for Thanksgiving, of which the others do not approve of. After Kathy visits and breaks up with Chandler due to not wanting to break up a friendship, Joey forgives Chandler and tells him to go after her before she leaves. 9 82 "The One Where They're Peter Bonerz Going to Party" Ted Cohen & Andrew Reich December 11, 1997

Chandler and Ross's friend "Gandalf" is planning to come to town. They are very excited until he cancels. When they're forced to try to have a fun time on their own, they're forced to realize that they're becoming older and no longer enjoy the party scene any more. Monica has to choose between a head chef job and catering with Phoebe, and helps Phoebe with ideas for a business of her own. Rachel gets "hired" as the assistant buyer at Bloomingdale's but doesn't get the promotion because her supervisor dies before she turns in the HR paperwork. 10 83 "The One with the Girl from Poughkeepsie" Gary Halvorson Scott Silveri December 18, 1997

Ross must decide whether to continue dating a girl he must travel two-and-a-half hours to see or a girl much closer to home but much less fun. Phoebe tries to write the perfect Christmas song about her friends. Joey helps Monica by trying to get all the staff to like her at her new restaurant. 11 84 "The One with Phoebe's Uterus" David Steinberg Seth Kurland January 8, 1998

Phoebe doesn't know what to do when Frank Jr. visits with his new wife and asks her to carry their child. She visits her birth mother who tells her it isn't a good idea. To

support this, she gives Phoebe a puppy, but only for three days to prove it will be hard to give it up. Phoebe decides she will carry their baby because when it's over, they will be so happy, making Phoebe feel good. Meanwhile, Monica teaches Chandler the secrets of a woman's seven erogenous zones, for which Kathy is extremely grateful. 12 85 "The One with the Embryos" Kevin S. Bright Jill Condon & Amy Toomin January 15, 1998

Phoebe's uterus is examined for implantation of the embryos. A seemingly harmless game between the guys and the girls escalates into a full-blown contest to see which pair knows more personal data about the other. The guys end up betting the chick and the duck, and the girls end up betting their apartment. When the guys win, Rachel tells them that it was just a game but the guys continue to move in. At the end, Phoebe tells everyone she's pregnant. 13 86 "The One with Dana DeVally Rachel's Piazza Crush" Shana Goldberg-Meehan January 29, 1998

Chandler breaks up with Kathy after seeing her having simulated sex on stage with another man. Kathy tells Chandler that it is just her job, and tells Chandler to call her when he can grow up. It is later revealed that Kathy wasn't sleeping with him, but starts to after her and Chandler's dispute, causing Chandler to say, that their "second fight ... is going to be A BIG ONE!" Rachel has a crush on Joshua, a handsome customer and even ponders asking him out. 14 87 "The One with Joey's Dirty Day" Peter Bonerz Wil Calhoun February 5, 1998

Joey has to go to Charlton Heston's new movie but smells awful because of a three day fishing trip with his father previously and never had time to shower. He breaks into Heston's dressing room and uses his shower. Rachel sets Ross up with her boss's niece, Emily (Helen Baxendale) so that she can go to Joshua's invested nightclub. Chandler can't get over Kathy, and remains in his barcalounger, in his sweat pants. 15 88 "The One with All the Rugby" James Burrows Story: Ted Cohen & Andrew Reich Teleplay: Wil Calhoun February 26, 1998

Ross plays rugby with some of Emily's English friends and ends up in a lot of pain afterward. Chandler runs into Janice and tells her that his company is transferring him to Yemen in an effort to escape reuniting with her. Monica obsesses over a light switch that doesn't seem to control anything, and even cuts the wall open herself to follow the wire after an electrician, the super and the electrical plans to the building. It is revealed that it turns the television in Joey and Chandler's apartment. 16 89 "The One with the Fake Party" Michael Lembeck Story: Alicia Sky Varinaitis, Teleplay: Scott Silveri & Shana Goldberg-Meehan March 19, 1998

Rachel throws a fake party for Emily, who's returning to London, just so she can see Joshua outside of work. The baby in Phoebe's womb is craving meat, which is putting a strain on Phoebe's vegetarianism. Just as Rachel is about to kiss Joshua, Phoebe's baby kicks. 17 90 "The One with the Free Porn" Michael Lembeck Story: Mark J. Kunerth, Teleplay: Richard Goodman March 26, 1998

Chandler and Joey discover that they're getting a free porn channel on their TV. Ross tells Emily how he really feels about her. After she has left for England, he flies to London to see her, unaware that she's already on her way back to New York to see him. The doctor tells Phoebe that she is going to have triplets. 18 91 "The One with Gail Mancuso Story: Andrew Reich & Ted April 2, 1998

Rachel's New Dress"

Cohen Teleplay: Jill Condon & Amy Toomin

Joshua invites Rachel to his parents' house, who are said to be out of town. She changes into a more revealing dress and Joshua and his parents walk in, much to her embarrassment. Phoebe is offered the chance to name one of the triplets and chooses 'Chandler' over 'Joey' when Chandler realizes he has a horrible name. When Phoebe leaves, it is revealed it was just a plan to get her to choose 'Chandler'. Ross suspects Emily of having an affair with Carol's wife Susan. 19 92 "The One with All the Haste" Kevin S. Bright Scott Silveri & Wil Calhoun April 9, 1998

Monica and Rachel have Knicks season tickets and offer them to the guys if they give them their apartment back. Chandler doesn't trade but Joey wants to. They play a game with Phoebe as the judge on picking the highest card out of a deck of cards and the winner take all. The guys win, so they set off to watch the game. While Chandler and Joey are at the Knicks game, Monica and Rachel switch the apartments back, despite the guys winning the tickets and the right to keep the apartment fair and square. Ross proposes to Emily and she accepts. 20 93 "The One with Story: Adam Chase, Teleplay: All the Gail Mancuso Gregory S. Malins & Michael April 16, 1998 Wedding Curtis Dresses"

Ross asks Monica to pick up Emily's wedding dress and instead Monica tries the dress on and keeps it. Phoebe then comes to Monica's in a wedding dress. Because of Ross's proposal to Emily, Rachel, feeling slightly jealous, tries to propose to Joshua. He doesn't accept, and when Rachel puts on her wedding dress at Monica's, the three of them hear a knock on the door thinking it's Chandler. It's actually Joshua, who gets freaked out with Rachel, Phoebe and Monica in wedding dresses and leaves. Chandler takes Joey to a sleep clinic because he snores all the time and meets a girl who talks in her sleep. She later is in bed with Chandler and screams really loud and wakes up Joey while asleep. 21 94 "The One with Peter Bonerz the Invitation" Seth Kurland April 23, 1998

Ross and Emily are sending their wedding invitations; Emily doesn't think it's a good idea to invite Rachel, but Ross invites her anyway. After scenes shown from previous episodes of her and Ross's relationship, Rachel decides not to go but to keep Phoebe company and help her if she goes into labor. 22 95 "The One with the Worst Best Man Ever" Peter Bonerz Gregory S. Malins & Michael Curtis April 30, 1998

Ross chooses Chandler as his best man, but picks Joey instead when Chandler says Ross won't be his best man. Joey then loses Ross's ring after a bachelor party and is convinced the stripper stole it after she slept with Joey. They later find out that the duck swallowed the ring. The girls give Phoebe a baby shower. 23 96 "The One with Ross's Wedding, Part One" Kevin S. Bright Michael Borkow May 7, 1998[1]

All the friends go to London, except for Phoebe, who's pregnant and Rachel, who thinks it will be too painful to see Ross get married, and tells Ross she has to work. The building where Ross and Emily schedule to get married has been torn down a few days early, but they decide to marry there anyway. Richard Branson cameos as a souvenir

stand salesman, and Sarah Ferguson appears in a video with Joey. 24 97 "The One with Ross's Wedding, Part Two" Kevin S. Bright Shana Goldberg-Meehan & Scott Silveri May 7, 1998[1]

Rachel decides to go to Ross's wedding after all, to say she still loves him. Emily's parents try to fool Ross's parents with the wedding bill, paying to remodel their house as well. Chandler and Monica sleep together after a drunk guy thinks she is Ross's mother. At the altar, Ross makes a big mistake: he says Rachel's name. [edit] Season 5: 19981999 # 1 Total 98 Title Director Writer Seth Kurland Original airdate September 24, 1998

"The One After Ross Says Kevin S. Bright Rachel"

After having said the wrong name at the altar, Ross tries to patch up things with Emily. Upon returning to New York, Monica and Chandler attempt to put their brief fling behind them only to find that some feelings can't be ignored. 2 99 "The One with Gary Halvorson All the Kissing" Wil Calhoun October 1, 1998

Monica and Chandler try to hide their relationship but kiss in front of the others, accidentally. Chandler then kisses Rachel and Phoebe, which Monica then explains as his 'European thing.' Monica is put in charge of Rachel's love life because Rachel believes that she makes bad decisions, and Phoebe's water breaks and is upset that her bond with the triplets is coming to an end but glad she no longer has to do "pregnant stuff." Rachel tells Ross she is still in love with him. 3 100 "The One Hundredth (The One with the Triplets)" Kevin S. Bright Marta Kauffman & David October 8, 1998 Crane

Phoebe gives birth to her brother's triplets. Joey gets sick at the hospital, with kidney stones. Chandler tells Monica that he is just goofing around in their relationship and Monica threatens to date one of Phoebe's male nurses, but they kiss and make it up at the end. 4 101 "The One Where Phoebe Hates PBS" Shelley Jensen Michael Curtis October 15, 1998

Joey gets a job at a PBS telethon which prompts Phoebe to reveal that she hates PBS. He tells her that there is no thing like a selfless good deed and she tries to find one to prove him wrong. Emily agrees to come to New York - if Ross promises to stop being friends with Rachel. Chandler and Monica continue to hide their relationship. 5 102 "The One with the Kips" Dana DeValley Piazza Scott Silveri October 29, 1998

Chandler and Monica go away for the weekend but spend the entire time fighting. Ross tells Rachel about his agreement with Emily, and he and Rachel get into a fight. Joey finds out about Monica and Chandler's relationship after Monica tells Rachel that she's lost her eyelash curler, which was left in the hotel room. 6 103 "The One with the Yeti" Gary Halvorson Alexa Junge November 5, 1998

Emily's demands become more and more unreasonable, so Ross tells her she's got to trust him or their marriage won't work. Emily then tells him she can't trust him, and she and Ross decide to divorce. Monica and Rachel meet a very hairy guy, who they mistake for a yeti. He then turns out to be their new neighbor, Danny. 7 104 "The One Where Ross Moves In" Gary Halvorson Gigi McCreery & Perry M. Rein November 12, 1998

Having already given up his apartment and with Emily's cousin kicking him out, Ross is homeless. Chandler and Joey are more than happy to let him move in with them but when he starts to get on their nerves they start to show him unsuitable apartments in an attempt to get him out. Phoebe dates a health inspector who keeps shutting the restaurants they go to. At first she revels in his power, but begins to tire when he starts shutting down her favourite restaurants and when it appears Central Perk is going to suffer the same fate Phoebe decides enough is enough. Rachel and Monica are invited to their new neighbor Danny's party but Rachel is reluctant to go. 8 105 "The One with All the Kevin S. Bright Thanksgivings" Gregory S. Malins November 19, 1998

It's Thanksgiving, and everybody has flashbacks of their worst thanksgiving. Phoebe recalls her Thanksgiving in 1862, which happened in one of her "past lives". Rachel reveals Monica's worst Thanksgiving, at which Monica accidentally cut off Chandler's little toe. When Monica tries to get Chandler to forgive her, he accidentally reveals that he's in love with her and quickly tries to retract it. 9 106 "The One with Ross's Sandwich" Gary Halvorson Ted Cohen & Andrew Reich December 10, 1998

Ross loses his temper - and possibly his job - after someone eats his sandwich. Joey, still the only person aware of Monica and Chandler's secret relationship, finds himself constantly having to cover for them much to his embarrassement. Phoebe attends literature classes which she wants to learn seriously but Rachel, who accompanies her takes it as nothing more than some fun. Later Monica takes the class with Phoebe and incidentally turns it into a very competitive class much to everyone's annoyance. 10 107 "The One with the Inappropriate Sister" Dana DeValley Shana Goldberg-Meehan Piazza December 17, 1998

Phoebe volunteers to help collect money for the poor during Christmas time. Ross, with nothing to do while he's on indefinite leave from work helps Joey write a screenplay however his constant pushing of Joey sparks up an argument with Chandler. Rachel starts dating Danny, but is put off by his very close relationship with his sister. 11 108 "The One with All the Resolutions" Joe Regalbuto Story: Brian Boyle, January 7, 1999 Teleplay: Suzie Villandry

The gang makes New Year's resolutions: Chandler cannot make fun of his friends, Rachel will gossip less, Ross will do something new daily, Joey will learn to play the guitar, Phoebe will pilot a commercial jet and Monica resolves to take more pictures of all the friends together. Rachel finds out about Monica and Chandler but can't tell anyone because of her resolution. Eventually she and Joey discover that they each know about the relationship and while Rachel is happy to be able to gossip about it Joey is happy that he is now able to talk about it with somebody. Ross decides to buy some new leather pants but finds himself totally unable to get them off while Phoebe tries to teach Joey how to play the guitar only for him to quickly tire of her unique teaching style.

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"The One with Chandler's Work Laugh"

Kevin S. Bright

Alicia Sky Varinaitis

January 21, 1999

Monica finds out that Chandler kisses up to his boss at work and starts to lose respect for him but behind her back, Rachel is trying to get Monica to confess her secret and when she doesn't Rachel feels hurt that Monica is apparently unwilling to confide in her. Ross learns Emily is engaged again, and has a one-night stand with someone the group is all too familiar with, Janice. 13 110 "The One with Joey's Bag" Gail Mancuso Story: Michael Curtis, Teleplay: Seth Kurland February 4, 1999

Phoebe's grandmother dies, and she meets someone she's been looking for since childhood. Rachel convinces Joey to start carrying a "man's bag" to help him get a part in a movie. Phoebe also knocks on her twin sister Ursula's door to invite her to the funeral, but Ursula declines. 14 111 "The One Where Everybody Finds Out" Michael Lembeck Alexa Junge February 11, 1999

It's a sad day as Ugly Naked Guy is moving out and Ross decides to apply to sublet his apartment. Phoebe finds out about Monica and Chandler after seeing them through Ugly Naked Guy's window and although Joey is happy that now they can just confront them, Rachel and Phoebe instead decide to make out that Phoebe is romantically interested in Chandler. Monica and Chandler realize something's up so they play along. Ross finds out that quite a few people are interesting in Ugly Naked Guy's apartment and goes to extremes to win him over. Eventually the competition between Monica, Chandler, Phoebe and Rachel comes to a head and Chandler and Monica admit that they love each other. Despite this, they still wish to keep their relationship a secret from Ross... but it isn't long before he finds out too. 15 112 "The One with the Girl Who Hits Joey" Kevin S. Bright Adam Chase February 18, 1999

Ross is initially furious upon learning of Chandler and Monica's relationship, but quickly comes round when he learns it is serious. Joey dates a girl who likes to punch him (Soleil Moon Frye). Ross gets off on the wrong foot with his new neighbors when he, not unreasonably, refuses to contribute towards the retiring Superintendant's collection. Chandler and Monica have problems with their relationship after everyone jokes around about marriage. Monica is upset that Chandler refuses to consider getting married one day and he becomes so worried about losing her that he hastily proposes. Monica turns him down telling him that while she wants him to be open to the idea of getting married one day, they certainly aren't ready yet (much to Chandler's relief). 16 113 "The One with the Cop" Andrew Tsao Story: Alicia Sky Varinaitis Teleplay: Gigi McCreery & Perry M. Rein February 25, 1999

Phoebe finds a police badge at the coffeehouse and has fun pretending she's a cop until she pulls it on the owner, a cop named Gary, who later successfully asks her out for dinner. Ross buys a new couch, but refuses to pay the huge delivery fee. As a result, he and Rachel struggle to lift it up to his apartment and Ross soon wishes he'd just paid the money. Joey feels like he needs to have a relationship similar to Monica and Chandler's. 17 114 "The One with Rachel's Inadvertent Shelley Jensen Andrew Reich & Ted Cohen March 18, 1999

Kiss" Rachel interviews with Ralph Lauren and accidentally kisses her interviewer. Monica wants to prove that she and Chandler are a hotter couple than Phoebe and her new boyfriend. Joey flirts with a girl across the street--in Ross's building, but he can't seem to find her. 18 115 "The One Where Rachel Smokes" Todd Holland Michael Curtis April 8, 1999

Rachel tries to take up smoking so she'll feel more included at work with her boss and co-worker. Joey auditions for a soup commercial with Ben playing his son, however the director pairs Ben with another father and eventually Joey is left in the uncomfortable position of going up against his friend's son. Monica and Phoebe throw a party, and Phoebe gets upset about Monica taking charge, when they agree to work together, and steals the spotlight. 19 116 "The One Where Ross Can't Flirt" Gail Mancuso Doty Abrams April 22, 1999

Ross has trouble flirting with the pizza delivery girl. Joey invites his grandmother over to watch his role on Law and Order - but his part's been cut. Monica asks Phoebe for a pair of earrings that she lent her but Phoebe has lent them to Rachel who loses one. 20 117 "The One with the RideAlong" Gary Halvorson Shana Goldberg-Meehan & Seth Kurland April 29, 1999

Ross, Joey and Chandler go on a ride-along with Phoebe's cop boyfriend Gary, but in an attempt to save his sandwich from a car backfire, Joey ends up saving Ross as well. Chandler thinks that Joey cares more about Ross than him -- until he finds out Joey was trying to save his sandwich. Meanwhile, while stealing margarita ingredients from Ross's apartment, Rachel intercepts a message from Emily who is about to get married but is having second thoughts and is considering giving Ross another chance. When Rachel accidentally deletes it she agonises over if she should tell Ross. 21 118 "The One with the Ball" Gary Halvorson Story: Scott Silveri, Teleplay: Gregory S. Malins May 6, 1999

Phoebe and Gary move in together - then break up after he shoots a bird. Rachel buys a hairless Sphinx cat, which disturbs her. Ross and Joey pass time by tossing a ball back and forth, and subsequently miss lunch, a thing Joey has never done before. Their game is disrupted, however, when Monica feels the need to include herself. Chandler is called a 'Dropper'. 22 119 "The One with Joey's Big Break" Gary Halvorson Story: Shana GoldbergMeehan Teleplay: Wil Calhoun May 13, 1999

Joey gets the lead in a movie and has to travel to Las Vegas to film. Upon learning Joey won't actually be paid unless the film is successful, Chandler doubts this is Joey's big break but agrees to drive him to Vegas. On the trip, Chandler tells Joey what he thinks about the film and an upset Joey forces Chandler to get out and drives himself. Reaching the set, Joey is dismayed to learn that filming is suspended due to financial difficulties. When Chandler phones to make amends, Joey pretends everything is fine but has actually been forced to take a job as a casino gladiator to make ends meet. Phoebe is mad at Ross, but can't remember why. Rachel has to see the eye doctor but doesn't want to. 23 120 "The One in Vegas, Part One" Kevin S. Bright Ted Cohen & Andrew Reich May 20, 1999[1]

Monica has lunch with Richard but doesn't want to tell Chandler. She and Chandler go to Las Vegas for their anniversary, but Phoebe tags along to make up for missing out on London. They find out that Joey is working as a gladiator while the recording for his movie has been postponed. Rachel takes Phoebe's advice and wanders around in her apartment naked, which Ross mistakes as an invitation to "the physical act of love." To get back at Rachel for making fun of him, he attempts to embarrass her on the flight to Las Vegas; mishap ensues. 24 121 "The One in Vegas, Part Two" Kevin S. Bright Gregory S. Malins & Scott Silveri May 20, 1999[1]

When Ross and Rachel arrive in Vegas, they get drunk on alcohol. Joey discovers his "identical hand twin" and decides that he can make money off him so he can fund his still-postponed movie. Phoebe feuds with a slots "lurker" and gets thrown out of the casino, though she returns, posing as "Regina Phalange". Chandler and Monica contemplate marriage, and almost go through with it - until they see Ross and Rachel drunkenly stumbling out of the chapel! Season 6: 19992000 # Total 1 122 Title "The One After Vegas" Director Kevin S. Bright Writer Adam Chase Original airdate September 23, 1999

Ross and Rachel deal with the aftermath of their drunken escapade. Phoebe and Joey take a road trip. Monica and Chandler ponder the idea of marriage and decide to live together. 2 123 "The One Where Ross Hugs Rachel" Gail Mancuso Shana Goldberg-Meehan September 30, 1999

Monica and Chandler tell Rachel and Joey that they're moving in together. Joey takes the news that Chandler is moving out badly, and Chandler reassures him that their friendship won't be affected. On the other hand Rachel takes the news well... but only because she doesn't realize that as Chandler is moving in she will have to move out. Eventually when Monica tells the truth of the situation Rachel is distraught and seeks comfort from Ross. Phoebe meanwhile thinks Ross still loves Rachel due to the fact he didn't get the annullment, and her belief is strengthened when he hugs Rachel in an attempt to comfort her and because he smells her hair. 3 124 "The One with Ross's Gary Halvorson Denial" Seth Kurland October 7, 1999

Ross tries to deny he still has feelings for Rachel and invites her to move in with him. Monica and Chandler fight over what to do with their spare bedroom. 4 125 "The One Where Joey Gary Halvorson Loses His Insurance" Andrew Reich & Ted Cohen October 14, 1999

Joey's health benefits lapse just as he develops a hernia. Ross decide to use a fake accent when he starts lecturing at NYU. Rachel finds out she and Ross are still married. 5 126 "The One with Joey's Gary Halvorson Perry M. Rein & Gigi McCreery October 21, 1999

Porsche" Ross and Rachel attempt to get an annullment. However when Ross lets slip to the Judge that the two were previously in a relationship they are denied the annullment and are forced to get a divorce. Ross is miserable about now having three failed marriages, but cheers up when Rachel confesses that getting married was her idea. Joey pretends to be the owner of a Porsche whose owner left its keys at Central Perk. Phoebe babysits the triplets and ropes in Monica and Chandler, who swallows a toy gun and has to be taken to the hospital leaving Phoebe alone. 6 127 "The One on the Last Night" David Schwimmer Scott Silveri November 4, 1999

It's the final night before Chandler moves in with Monica, and Chandler tries to give Joey money, and when Joey refuses Chandler makes up a fake game and 'loses' the money to Joey only for Joey to lose the money to Ross in the same game. Upon finding out Rachel hasn't packed, Monica and Phoebe agree to help her move however when the two start to get emotional Phoebe suggests they think of the things they don't like about each other... but this backfires when the two then get into a massive argument. 7 128 "The One Where Phoebe Runs" Gary Halvorson Sherry Bilsing & Ellen Plummer November 11, 1999

Rachel and Phoebe start living together, however Rachel is embarrassed by Phoebe's odd running style and attempts to avoid her during her morning jogs through Central Park. Joey takes in a new roommate: dancer Janine (played by Elle Macpherson). 8 129 "The One November 18, with Ross's Gary Halvorson Perry M. Rein & Gigi McCreery 1999 Teeth"

Ross goes too far while trying to impress a date by over whitening his teeth. Phoebe may or may not have made out with Ralph Lauren which gets Rachel into trouble with her boss. Ralph Lauren cameos in a lift scene. 9 130 "The One Where Ross Kevin S. Bright Got High" Gregory S. Malins November 25, 1999

Ross is forced to tell Chandler why Jack and Judy don't like him. It turns out that in college, Ross experimented with 'pot', and blamed the smell of the drugs on Chandler, who had supposedly jumped out of the window because he was 'stoned'. Rachel tries to make dessert, but because the recipe book's pages were glued together, she makes only half of the dessert, the other half being a Shepherd's Pie. Phoebe develops a crush on Jack Geller after a sensual dream. Joey and Ross try to get out of Thanksgiving when they are invited to hang out with Janine and her dancer friends. 10 131 "The One with the Routine" Kevin S. Bright Brian Boyle December 16, 1999

Janine gets a job dancing for Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve and invites Joey, Ross and Monica to come with her. Meanwhile, Phoebe, Chandler and Rachel look for Monica's Christmas presents so that they could buy her something suitable in return. 11 132 "The One with the Apothecary Table" Kevin S. Bright Brian Boyle January 6, 2000

Janine and Joey are finally dating, only for Janine to tell Joey she doesn't like Monica and Chandler, forcing him to choose between them. Meanwhile, Rachel buys an

apothecary table from Pottery Barn, a store that Phoebe hates, and pretends she got it at a flea market. Her plan is then thrown into jeopardy when Phoebe sees the same table at Ross's apartment. 12 133 "The One with the Joke" Gary Halvorson Andrew Reich & Ted Cohen January 13, 2000

Chandler is upset when Playboy prints Ross's joke and so both he and Ross claim to have originated the joke. Meanwhile, Joey reluctantly takes a waiter job at Central Perk however is fired by Gunther when he closes Central Perk to go to an audition leaving Rachel to stand up for him. 13 134 "The One with Rachel's Sister" Gary Halvorson Story: Seth Kurland Teleplay: Sherry Bilsing & Ellen Plummer February 3, 2000

Joey gives all the pretty female customers free stuff at the coffee house. Monica is sick and won't admit it. Rachel's sister Jill (Reese Witherspoon) shows up because she's been financially cut off and has to try to make it on her own. 14 135 "The One Where Chandler Can't Cry" Kevin S. Bright Andrew Reich & Ted Cohen February 10, 2000

Chandler admits that not much makes him cry. Larry Joe Campbell makes an appearance as Phoebe's fan asking for her autograph and later tells Joey that he has watched all of her porn movies. Phoebe discovers that Ursula has been in pornographic movies under Phoebe's name, but Phoebe gets her own back by having all Ursula's paychecks sent to her address. Ross and Jill continue their relationship, although it soon becomes clear Jill is only persuing Ross due to the fact it irks Rachel. 15 136 "The One that Could Have Been, Part 1" Michael Lembeck Gregory S. Malins & Adam Chase February 17, 2000[1]

The gang ponders what might have been if Ross and Carol stayed married, Monica had still been fat, Chandler was a struggling writer, Joey still worked on Days of our Lives, Rachel had married Barry and Phoebe had become a stockbroker. 16 137 "The One that Could Have Been, Part 2" Michael Lembeck David Crane & Marta Kauffman February 17, 2000[1]

A continuation of the alternate reality. Rachel almost has an affair with Joey, and finds Barry cheating on her. Ross realizes Carol is a lesbian by partaking in a threesome with Susan only to find himself very much left out. Phoebe is very stressed because of her work; she gets a heart attack and is subsequently fired. The inexperienced Chandler and 30-year-old-virgin Monica decide to sleep together. 17 138 "The One Gary Halvorson with Unagi" Story: Zachary Rosenblatt, Teleplay: Adam Chase February 24, 2000

Rachel and Phoebe take self-defense classes. Ross, who had previously practiced karate, tries to attack them by surprise and convince them that they lack unagi, supposedly a state of "total awareness". (In reality, as pointed out by Rachel and Phoebe, unagi is just a Japanese dish.) Chandler and Monica celebrate Valentine's Day several days after the actual date because of their schedules, but they forget to make each other home-made gifts: Monica gives Chandler one of Phoebe's "sock bunnies", and Chandler gives Monica a mixtape, which was originally a present from Janice.

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"The One Where Ross Gary Halvorson Dates a Student"

Seth Kurland

March 9, 2000

Ross starts dating a student from one of his paleontology classes much to his friends amusement. Rachel and Phoebe's apartment catches fire causing them to move in with Monica and Joey. At first it appears that Rachel gets to live with Monica and Phoebe is forced to live with Joey when it appears that Phoebe's candles caused the fire. However when it emerges that the fire was actually Rachel's fault, the two switch and Rachel finds herself preferring Joey's easygoing nature while Phoebe chafes over Monica's desire to keep her apartment clean. 19 140 "The One with Joey's Fridge" Ben Weiss Story: Seth Kurland Teleplay: Gigi McCreery & Perry M. Rein March 23, 2000

Joey's refrigerator breaks, but he can't afford a new one so tries desperately to get one of his friends to pay for it. Ross's student girlfriend prepares to head to Miami for Spring Break and Ross tries to contain his paranoia over what she might get up to. 20 141 "The One with Mac Kevin S. Bright and C.H.E.E.S.E." "The One Where Ross Meets Elizabeth's Dad" Doty Abrams April 13, 2000

Joey auditions for the lead in a TV show and Chandler almost rules him out of the part. Michael Lembeck Story: David J. Lagana, Teleplay: Scott Silveri

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April 27, 2000

Ross is nervous when he meets Elizabeth's father Paul (Bruce Willis) for the first time; Paul shows interest in Rachel. Joey gets off on the wrong foot with the operator of his robotic co-star. Phoebe writes a book based on Monica and Chandler. 22 143 "The One Where Paul's the Man" Gary Halvorson Story: Brian Caldirola, Teleplay: Sherry Bilsing & Ellen Plummer May 4, 2000

Paul tells Ross in no uncertain terms that he disapproves of his relationship with Elizabeth and threatens to have him fired if they continue seeing each other. Deciding to continue their relationship, Ross and Elizabeth sneak away to her family's cabin - not knowing Paul and Rachel have the same idea. The girls put their names down on a wedding list which gets back to Chandler, who promptly bolts. Eventually Monica finds him and calms him down... little realising that Chandler is actually planning to propose. 23 144 "The One with the Ring" Gary Halvorson Ted Cohen & Andrew Reich May 11, 2000

Chandler and Phoebe go looking for an engagement ring, and Chandler finds the perfect one but does not have the money on him to purchase it. When he gets his hands on the money and returns to the store, he is dismayed to find Phoebe allowed the ring to be sold and tries to track it down. Meanwhile Rachel attempts to get Paul to open up emotionally but does too good a job when Paul starts crying and won't stop Joey and Ross are upset that it appears that Chandler prefers to spend time with Phoebe and decide to close Chandler out. 24 145 "The One with the Proposal, Kevin S. Bright Scott Silveri & Shana Goldberg-Meehan May 18, 2000[1]

Part 1" Chandler takes Monica out to dinner where he plans to propose. However as he starts to approach the subject Richard suddenly turns up at the same restaurant and the moment is lost. Returning to the apartment, Chandler starts to worry that Monica may be getting suspicious and, desperate to surprise her, makes out that he isn't interested in settling down. Ross finds himself rethinking his relationship with Elizabeth due to the fact she may be too immature, and when he finds himself in the middle of a water balloon fight his fears are confirmed and he breaks up with her. Joey accidentally buys a boat at a silent auction, and then falls in love with the idea of being a sailor and decides to keep it. 25 146 "The One with the Proposal, Part 2" Kevin S. Bright Andrew Reich & Ted Cohen May 18, 2000[1]

Richard reveals he's still in love with Monica and is willing to give her the marriage and kids she wants if she is willing to take him back. Chandler begins his attempts to make Monica believe he isn't interested in ever settling down however this backfires and she begins to reconsider their relationship. Eventually, Chandler is led to believe that Monica has left him but then discovers that she has planned the perfect proposal for him. Chandler finally asks Monica to marry him and she accepts. This is Tom Selleck's last appearance. [edit] Season 7: 20002001 # Total Title Director Writer Story: Will Calhoun Teleplay: Marta Kauffman & David Crane Original airdate October 5, 2000

"The One with 147 Monica's Thunder"

Kevin S. Bright

The gang prepare to celebrate Monica and Chandler's engagement, however when Rachel kisses Ross, Monica accuses her of stealing her thunder. Chandler has bedroomrelated problems, Joey auditions to play as a 19-year-old, and Phoebe is desperate to be asked to play her guitar at the wedding. 2 "The One 148 with Rachel's Michael Lembeck Book" Andrew Reich & Ted Cohen October 12, 2000

Monica learns her parents have spent her wedding fund but soons perks up when she learns Chandler has the money to pay for her dream wedding... however Chandler isn't keen on spending the money on the wedding when he'd rather save it on their future. Joey finds an erotic novel Rachel's been reading. Phoebe moves temporarily into Ross's apartment bringing her massage clients with Ross ending up massaging an old man. 3 "The One with 149 Phoebe's Cookies" Gary Halvorson Sherry Bilsing & Ellen Plummer October 19, 2000

Phoebe wants to give Monica her grandmother's secret cookie recipe - but the recipe was destroyed in the fire. Rachel teaches Joey how to sail. 4 "The One 150 with Rachel's David Schwimmer Assistant" Brian Boyle October 26, 2000

Rachel must choose between a hunky young guy, Tag, or an experienced and overqualified woman, for the job of executive assistant. Joey is offered the part of Stryker Ramoray on Days of our Lives but is offended when he is asked to audition. However, when Mac and C.H.E.E.S.E. is cancelled, Joey finds himself crawling back to the producers. Monica, Chandler and Ross all reveal secrets to each other. 5 "The One with the 151 Engagement Picture" Gary Halvorson Story: Earl Davis, Teleplay: November 2, Patty Lin 2000

Chandler can't seem to photograph well. Joey teaches Tag to pick up women, much to Rachel's annoyance. Ross and Phoebe date a couple who are divorcing. 6 "The One 152 with the Nap Partners" Gary Halvorson Brian Buckner & Sebastion November 9, Jones 2000

Joey and Ross accidentally take a nap together and much to their dismay, find that they like it. Phoebe and Rachel compete to be Monica's maid of honor. 7 "The One 153 with Ross's David Schwimmer Library Book" Scott Silveri November 16, 2000

Ross is happy that his dissertation is in the school library - until he finds out where it's located: the dead part of the library where people go to hook-up. Rachel and Phoebe believe they've found the perfect girl (Kristin Davis) for Joey. Janice invites herself to Chandler and Monica's wedding, and they try to stop her. "The One Where 154 Chandler Doesn't Like Dogs" November 23, 2000

Kevin S. Bright

Patty Lin

Phoebe sneaks a puppy into the apartment; Chandler reveals that he hates dogs. Ross becomes obsessed with naming all 50 states in order to earn his Thanksgiving dinner. 9 "The One 155 with All the Candy" David Schwimmer Will Calhoun December 7, 2000

Monica's plan to get to know her neighbors backfires. Phoebe finally gets her first bicycle, thanks to Ross. Rachel and Tag's relationship nearly gets caught out at Ralph Lauren. 10 "The One with the 156 Holiday Armadillo" Gary Halvorson Gregory S. Malins December 14, 2000

Ross wants to introduce Ben to Hanukkah. Phoebe learns that her and Rachel's apartment has been repaired, however Phoebe then fears that Rachel would rather continue to live with Joey instead of her. To prevent this problem she presents Joey with various gifts - a spider that scares Joey more than Rachel and a drum kit that annoys Monica. Ross dresses up as a "Holiday Armadillo" to make Ben excited about Hanukkah. 11 "The One 157 with All the Cheesecakes" Gary Halvorson Shana Goldberg-Meehan January 4, 2001

Rachel and Chandler get hooked on cheesecakes meant for someone else. David (Hank Azaria), Phoebe's Scientist Guy, comes into town for just one night and wants to have dinner with Phoebe when she already has plans with Joey.

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"The One Where 158 They're Up All Night"

Kevin S. Bright

Zachary Rosenblatt

January 11, 2001

Everyone is awake for the night. Monica and Chandler try to spend the night like old times, Rachel and Tag search for a file, Joey and Ross try to get off the roof after looking for a comet, and Phoebe's fire alarm won't stop beeping causing her to go a little crazy. 13 "The One 159 Where Rosita Dies" Stephen Prime Story: Ellen Plummer & Sherry Bilsing Teleplay: Brian Buckner & Sebastion Jones February 1, 2001

Rachel and Chandler both think they've broken Rosita, Joey's favorite chair. Monica and Ross go to their parents house which they are selling. Phoebe takes a telemarketing job and tries to save a guy named Earl (Jason Alexander) from committing suicide. 14 "The One Where They 160 All Turn Thirty" Ben Weiss Story: Vanessa McCarthy, Teleplay: Ellen Plummer & Sherry Bilsing February 8, 2001

Rachel frets over turning thirty, prompting everyone else to remember what they did when they reached the same milestone. After realising that Tag is too young and immature, she breaks up with him. 15 "The One 161 with Joey's New Brain" Kevin S. Bright Story: Sherry Bilsing & Ellen Plummer Teleplay: Andrew Reich & Ted Cohen February 15, 2001

Joey's Days of our Lives character has another famous one's brain transplanted into his body, and tells the actress by accident. Ross cooks up a special surprise for the wedding. (This was one of the episodes that was longer than usual as a promotional stunt for the network in order to compete against Survivor. Matt LeBlanc was nervous at performing with Susan Sarandon. Similarly, Kevin Bright was cautious about directing, as Tim Robbins attended the studio recording.[3]) 16 "The One with the 162 Truth About London" David Schwimmer Story: Brian Buckner & Sebastion Jones Teleplay: Zachary Rosenblatt February 22, 2001

Rachel teaches Ben practical jokes. Chandler learns that Monica was actually planning on sleeping with Joey the night they first got together. Joey becomes ordained over the internet and Phoebe worries about side effects from a capsule she took for her headache. "The One with the 163 Cheap Wedding Dress" Story: Brian Buckner & Sebastion Jones Teleplay: Andrew Reich & Ted Cohen March 15, 2001

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Kevin S. Bright

Monica beats another bride-to-be in a fight over a wedding dress, however Monica is forced to reconsider her victory when the other bride-to-be books Chandler's favourite band on the same day and as wedding and holds them to ransom for the dress. Joey and Ross fight over the same girl they met and go to drastic measures to win. 18 "The One 164 with Joey's Award" Gary Halvorson Story: Sherry Bilsing & Ellen Plummer Teleplay: Brian Boyle March 29, 2001

Joey is nominated for a "Soapie" but loses, but when accepts a different award on behalf of a co-star he finds himself unwilling to hand it over. One of Ross's students claims he is in love with him to get a higher mark on a test. 19 "The One with Ross 165 and Monica's Cousin" Gary Halvorson Andrew Reich & Ted Cohen April 19, 2001

Ross and Monica's gorgeous cousin, Cassie (Denise Richards) comes to visit and Phoebe, Ross, and Chandler become attracted to her. Rachel and Phoebe quickly throw together a shower for Monica. Joey auditions for a part which is perfect for him... apart from the fact it calls for an uncircumcised actor which Joey is not. Upon finding out he lied about his 'downstairs' area, Monica tries to fix it so he can still get the part. (The sub-plot where Joey auditions for the role of an uncircumcised man was originally written for "The One with Barry and Mindy's Wedding" but the story was changed on the advice of network censors, who thought it was tasteless.[2]) 20 "The One 166 with Rachel's Big Kiss" Gary Halvorson Scott Silveri & Shana Goldberg-Meehan April 26, 2001

Rachel runs into Melissa (Winona Ryder), a former sorority sister with whom she once had a passionate night. However with Melissa denying it and Phoebe unable to believe Rachel is capable to something like that Rachel decides to recreate the kiss with surprising results. Meanwhile Chandler is excited when he hires the same tuxedo that Pierce Brosnan wore as James Bond, but feels outdone when Ross claims to have tried the same tux Val Kilmer wore in Batman Forever. 21 "The One 167 with the Vows" Gary Halvorson Doty Abrams May 3, 2001

Chandler and Monica struggle to write their wedding vows. The group remember the journey Monica and Chandler have made the past few years. 22 "The One with 168 Chandler's Dad" Kevin S. Bright & Gary Halvorson Story: Gregory S. Malins, Teleplay: Brian Buckner & May 10, 2001 Sebastion Jones

Chandler tries to reconcile with his estranged father (Kathleen Turner). Rachel takes Monica's Porsche for a spin with Ross; and Joey takes advice from Phoebe about his masculinity, resulting in him trying on women's underwear. "The One With Chandler and 169 Monica's Wedding, Part One"

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Kevin S. Bright

Gregory S. Malins

May 17, 2001[1]

Joey gets a part in a movie and learns the art of enunciation (and spitting) from his famous co-star (Gary Oldman), only to find he is supposed to work on the day of Monica and Chandler's wedding. Chandler's fear of commitment catches up to him and he runs away from his wedding. Phoebe finds someone's positive pregnancy test, and assumes it is Monica's. "The One With Chandler and 170 Monica's Wedding, Part Two"

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Kevin S. Bright

Marta Kauffman & David Crane

May 17, 2001[1]

Joey learns he is only supposed to shoot one scene before he can leave for the wedding, however when his co-star turns up drunk it seems Joey won't make it to the ceremony. Chandler is found but upon overhearing Phoebe discuss Monica's pregnancy disappears again. Luckily he turns up again, used to the idea of becoming a father and Monica and Chandler become husband and wife. They get married to the tune of the song "A Groovy Kind of Love" by Phil Collins. However when Chandler mentions the pregnancy to Monica, she tells him she isn't pregnant nor did she take a pregnancy test while Rachel looks very worried... [edit] Season 8: 20012002 # Total 1 Title Director Writer Original airdate September 27, 2001

"The One 171 After "I Do""

Kevin S. Bright David Crane & Marta Kauffman

Everybody thinks Monica's pregnant, but her denial quickly shifts the focus to Phoebe, taking the heat off of Rachel. Chandler's shoes are slippery. Joey tries to impress a Broadway director. Ross dances with children to impress a woman. This episode is dedicated to "The People Of New York City" to remember September 11, 2001. 2 "The One with the 172 Red Sweater" David Schwimmer Dana Klein Borkow October 4, 2001

Rachel won't tell anybody who the father of her baby is until she tells him. Joey tells Monica and Phoebe that a guy slept with Rachel a few weeks earlier, and left a red sweater behind. Phoebe thinks it's Tag Jones' and arranges a meeting for Rachel with him. Ross and Chandler attempt to recreate the wedding pictures, after Chandler loses the disposable cameras. Monica opens all of her and Chandler's wedding presents. But Tag is not the only one who owns a red sweater. 3 "The One Where 173 Rachel Tells..." Sheldon Epps Sherry Bilsing & Ellen Plummer October 11, 2001

Chandler and Monica prepare to leave for their honeymoon as Rachel prepares to tell the father of her baby. Phoebe and Joey try to get into Monica and Chandler's apartment. Note: The original subplot of Chandler and Monica's honeymoon involved Chandler playfully joking about bombs when preparing to board first-class. Chandler and Monica are then taken for interrogation, but shortly after they're determined not to be a threat to the aircraft, a cellphone outburst from Monica alerts the authorities, who prepare to interrogate the couple once again. This subplot was heavily altered as a result of the September 11 attacks, but many of the same lines were recycled.[citation needed] 4 "The One 174 with the Videotape" Kevin S. Bright Scott Silveri October 18, 2001

Ross and Rachel disagree over who came onto whom when they hooked up. He wants to prove it and accidentally reveals that he has the encounter on videotape. Monica and Chandler meet another couple while on their honeymoon. 5 "The One with 175 Rachel's Date" Gary Halvorson Brian Buckner & Sebastion Jones October 25, 2001

Phoebe begins dating a guy who works for Monica, causing a problem when Phoebe wants to dump him on the same day Monica plans to fire him. A guy at Chandler's work thinks that Chandler's name is Toby. Rachel goes on a date with Joey's costar, despite being pregnant. 6 "The One with the 176 Halloween Party" Gary Halvorson Mark Kunerth November 1, 2001

Monica and Chandler are throwing a Halloween Party. At the party Phoebe runs into her sister's fiance, Eric (Sean Penn), and finds herself attracted to him. Ross and Chandler arm wrestle. Rachel has the job of answering the door to Trick-or-Treaters, but her maternal instincts soon kick in. 7 "The One 177 with the Stain" Kevin S. Bright R. Lee Fleming Jr. November 8, 2001

Chandler hires a maid to help Monica but she thinks the maid is stealing her clothes. Eric broke up with Ursula and wants to date Phoebe but she reminds him too much of her sister. Ross attempts to secure the apartment of a dying Dutch woman for Rachel, while Joey tries to convince Rachel to continue living with him. 8 "The One 178 with the Stripper" David Schwimmer Andrew Reich & Ted Cohen November 15, 2001

Rachel's having dinner with her dad to tell him that she's pregnant. Meanwhile Monica hires a stripper, who turns out to be a hooker, for Chandler. 9 "The One 179 with the Rumor" Gary Halvorson Shana Goldberg-Meehan November 22, 2001

Monica invites a high school friend, Will (Brad Pitt) to her Thanksgiving dinner. Rachel finds out that he and Ross started a rumor about Rachel having both male and female "body parts" during their senior year of High School. Joey tries to eat an entire turkey because 'he's a Tribbiani'. Chandler and Phoebe avoid helping Monica by just sitting on the couch and shouting random sentences at the T.V set. They have no idea what's going on though. 10 "The One with 180 Monica's Boots" Kevin S. Bright Story: Robert Carlock, Teleplay: Brian Buckner & Sebastion Jones December 6, 2001

Monica buys very expensive boots and promises Chandler to wear them all the time. After a while they are killing Monica's feet but she doesn't dare to tell it to Chandler. Joey's youngest sister Dina is pregnant and comes to Rachel for advice. Phoebe finds out that Sting's son is in Ben's class so she goes to see Sting's wife (real wife (Trudie Styler)) pretending to want to talk about Ben and Jack in order to get tickets to Sting's concert. "The One with Ross's Step Forward 181 (The One with the Creepy Holiday Card)"

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Gary Halvorson

Robert Carlock

December 13, 2001

Ross freaks out when Mona wants to send out joint Christmas cards and wants to have "the talk". Chandler tries to get out of spending time with his boss. Rachel has hormonal problems as a result of pregnancy and becomes "erotically charged". 12 "The One Where Joey 182 Dates Rachel" David Schwimmer Sherry Bilsing-Grahem January 10, 2002

Now that Rachel can't go on dates anymore due to her pregnancy, Joey decides to take her on a date. But instantly, he begins to have a crush on Rachel, something that even he is scared about. Monica and Chandler get a Ms. Pac-Man arcade game for a late wedding present. After Phoebe plays the game, Chandler instantly becomes a pro by repeatedly playing and putting swear words as his initials. Ross is late for his classes. "The One Where 183 Chandler Takes a Bath" January 17, 2002

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Ben Weiss

Vanessa McCarthy

Monica sways Chandler's dislike of baths but he soon becomes addicted to them, Phoebe who thinks Joey has a crush on her is shocked to discover that Joey actually likes Rachel and Ross and Rachel debate over potential names for their baby and find out the baby's sex. 14 "The One with the 184 Secret Closet" Kevin S. Bright Brian Buckner & Sebastion Jones January 31, 2002

Chandler becomes obsessed with finding out what is behind the door of Monica's secret closet. Phoebe feels betrayed when she discovers Monica has been using a different massage therapist. Ross feels left out after missing the baby's first kick especially when Joey is mistaken for as the father. Joey, feeling bad about the situation, suggests that Rachel should move in with Ross. 15 "The One with the 185 Birthing Video" Kevin S. Bright Dana Klein Borkow February 7, 2002

Phoebe gives a birthing video to Rachel. Monica, Rachel and Chandler freak out when they watch it. Ross struggles to tell Mona that Rachel is now living with him. Joey is depressed and ends up telling Ross about his feelings for Rachel. 16 "The One Where Joey 186 Tells Rachel" Ben Weiss Andrew Reich & Ted Cohen February 28, 2002

Joey confesses his love for Rachel, but Rachel politely and lovingly turns him down. Phoebe is convinced that a British man called Don is Monica's soul mate. Guest starring Sam Pancake as the waiter. 17 "The One 187 with the Tea Leaves" Gary Halvorson Story: R. Lee Fleming Jr., Teleplay: Steven Rosenhaus March 7, 2002

Phoebe determines through tea leaves that she'll soon meet the man of her dreams. Rachel invents a crazy work problem to reduce the awkwardness of hanging out with Joey. Ross tries to retrieve his pink shirt from Mona's apartment. 18 188 "The One in Massapequa Gary Halvorson Story: Peter Tibais, Teleplay: Mark Kunerth March 28, 2002

(The One with the Zesty Guy)" Monica writes a speech for her parent's 35th wedding anniversary. Phoebe dates Parker (Alec Baldwin), who's very enthusiastic about everything. Ross and Rachel have to pretend to be married. 19 "The One 189 with Joey's Interview" Gary Halvorson Doty Abrams April 4, 2002

Joey prepares for an interview with Soap Opera Digest, although he's afraid of appearing stupid, so he enlists his friends to make sure things go well. 20 "The One with the 190 Baby Shower" Kevin S. Bright Sherry Bilsing-Grahem & Ellen April 25, 2002 Plummer

Phoebe and Monica prepare for Rachel's baby shower and forget to invite Rachel's mother. So at the party, Sandra is being rude to Monica, so she tries everything she can to make things better. Joey auditions for a job as a host for a new game show called "Bamboozled" and Chandler and Ross help him practice. 21 "The One with the 191 Cooking Class" Gary Halvorson Story: Dana Klein Borkow Teleplay: Brian Buckner & Sebastion Jones May 2, 2002

Monica's cooking skills get a bad review in The Post. After confronting the critic who wrote it, she decides to join a cooking class, with Joey in tow. Rachel gets jealous when Ross meets a girl at the baby department store. Phoebe helps Chandler prepare for an interview by stopping his natural instinct to make immature jokes. 22 "The One Where 192 Rachel is Late" Gary Halvorson Shana Goldberg-Meehan May 9, 2002

Joey invites Chandler to his movie's premiere but Chandler falls asleep during it. Rachel is very frustrated with the fact that she's eight days late, which leads to a bet between Monica and Phoebe. "The One Where 193 Rachel Has Kevin S. Bright a Baby, Part One" May 16, 2002[1]

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Scott Silveri

Ross and Rachel arrive at the hospital. Judy Geller arrives too. She gives Ross her mother's engagement ring to propose to Rachel with. Monica and Chandler decide to have a baby. "The One Where 194 Rachel Has Kevin S. Bright Marta Kauffman & David Crane a Baby, Part Two" May 16, 2002[1]

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Writer Sherry Bilsing-Graham & Ellen Plummer

Original airdate September 26, 2002

"The One Where No 195 One Proposes"

Kevin S. Bright

Joey tries to tell Rachel he didn't propose to her. Monica and Chandler try for a baby of their own. 2 "The One 196 Where Emma Cries" Sheldon Epps Dana Klein Borkow October 3, 2002

Rachel can't get Emma to stop crying. Chandler accidentally agrees to relocate to Tulsa, while Joey and Ross end up in the hospital because Ross breaks his hand on a pole while trying to punch Joey after Joey's goading. 3 "The One 197 with the Pediatrician" Roger Christiansen Brian Buckner & Sebastion Jones October 10, 2002

Phoebe and Joey set each other up on blind dates, and Joey finds a complete stranger named Mike (Paul Rudd) for Phoebe's date. Rachel takes Emma to the pediatrician - and learns that Ross is still a patient. 4 "The One 198 with the Sharks" Ben Weiss Andrew Reich & Ted Cohen October 17, 2002

Monica thinks Chandler is aroused by shark documentaries. Joey thinks he's already slept with the girl he's dating. "The One with 199 Phoebe's Birthday Dinner" David Schwimmer October 31, 2002

Scott Silveri

Phoebe plans a night out for her birthday, but she and Joey are the only ones on time. Monica is angry when Chandler smokes at work in Tulsa. 6 "The One 200 with the Male Kevin S. Bright Nanny" David Crane & Marta Kauffman November 7, 2002

Ross and Rachel hire a male nanny (Freddie Prinze Jr.). Chandler freaks when Monica tells him that she has met somebody else who is the funniest man she has ever met. This is the longest episode of Friends (apart of the two-part ones), running with 31:56. 7 "The One with Ross's 201 Gary Halvorson Inappropriate Song" Robert Carlock November 14, 2002

Ross finds a way to make Emma laugh - singing "Baby Got Back". Phoebe meets Mike's parents. Chandler and Joey find a video tape in Richard's apartment with Monica's name on it. 8 "The One 202 with Rachel's Kevin S. Bright Other Sister" Shana Goldberg-Meehan November 21, 2002

Amy (Christina Applegate), Rachel's spoiled, irresponsible sister, shows up for Thanksgiving. The gang argues over who gets custody of Emma if Ross and Rachel die. Christina Applegate won an Emmy Award for her guest-starring role in this episode.

"The One with Rachel's 203 Phone Number"

Ben Weiss

Mark Kunerth

December 5, 2002

Rachel gives a guy her phone number, but regrets it later. Joey thinks Monica is having an affair when Chandler claims that he's having to work to get out of going to a game. Mike and Ross attempt to start a friendship to no avail. 10 "The One with 204 Christmas in Tulsa" Kevin S. Bright Doty Abrams December 12, 2002

Chandler, stuck in Tulsa for Christmas, quits his job when a female co-worker (Selma Blair as Wendy, "the second prettiest girl in Oklahoma") makes a pass at him. 11 "The One Where Rachel 205 Gary Halvorson Goes Back to Work" Story: Judd Rubin Teleplay: Peter Tibais January 9, 2003

Rachel returns from maternity leave early when she finds out the temp hired to fill in for her wants her job permanently. Meanwhile, Phoebe works as an extra on Days of our Lives. 12 "The One with 206 Phoebe's Rats" Ben Weiss Story: Dana Klein Borkow , Teleplay: Brian Buckner & Sebastion Jones January 16, 2003

Phoebe adopts an orphaned rat family. Ross and Rachel hire a new nanny, but Ross becomes worried when Joey starts hitting on her. Rachel continues to quarrel with Gavin, but something may be hiding behind the hostile exterior. 13 "The One Story: Sherry Bilsing207 Where Gary Halvorson Graham & Ellen Plummer Monica Sings" Teleplay: Steven Rosenhaus January 30, 2003

Phoebe suggests that Monica sings at Mike's piano bar. After some doubt, Monica does. The patrons love her - but not because of her singing, really because they can see through her shirt, with no bra underneath. Meanwhile, Ross meets a woman at Central Perk and discovers after he brings her to his apartment that she likes to look at Ross's things. Rachel, thinking it's not right anymore, decides to move back in with Joey, taking Emma with her. 14 "The One 208 with the Blind Dates" Gary Halvorson Sherry Bilsing-Graham & Ellen Plummer February 6, 2003

To get Ross and Rachel to realize they're perfect for each other, Phoebe and Joey set them up on bad blind dates. 15 "The One 209 with the Mugging" Gary Halvorson Peter Tibbais February 13, 2003

Phoebe and Ross get mugged by one of Phoebe's old friends from the street (Kyle Gass), and Ross finds out that Phoebe was the person who had mugged him when he was a teenager. Meanwhile, Chandler gets a job in an advertising internship, but feels out of place due to his age. Joey auditions for a play starring Leonard Hayes (Jeff Goldblum). 16 "The One 210 with the Boob Job" Gary Halvorson Mark Kunerth February 20, 2003

Chandler and Monica each ask Joey for a loan behind each others back. Chandler finds out that Monica had asked for money so Joey tells him that Monica needed the money because she was going to get breast implants. Rachel baby-proofs the apartment - and ends up Joey-proofing it as well. Mike tells Phoebe that he never wants to marry again. 17 "The One with the 211 Memorial Service" Gary Halvorson Story: Robert Carlock, Teleplay: Brian Buckner & Sebastion Jones March 13, 2003

Ross and Chandler post false information about each other on their college's alumni website, resulting in Chandler being posted as being gay while Ross is dead. Meanwhile Joey and Emma fight over a stuffed toy. Phoebe asks Monica to help her get over Mike. 18 "The One 212 with the Lottery" Gary Halvorson Story: Brian Buckner & Sebastion Jones Teleplay: Sherry BilsingGraham & Ellen Plummer April 3, 2003

The gang buys lottery tickets and Chandler waits for a promotion. Rachel goes all crazy when Emma says her first word. 19 "The One 213 with Rachel's Dream" Terry Hughes Story: Dana Klein Borkow, Teleplay: Mark Kunerth April 17, 2003

After seeing him practice a scene from Days of Our Lives and watching the filming of it, Rachel develops feelings for Joey. Phoebe performs at Monica's restaurant, much to Monica's dismay. Chandler plans a weekend away in Vermont with Monica, but has to take Ross instead. Ross gets hooked on Maple candy. 20 "The One 214 with the Soap Sheldon Epps Opera Party" Story: Shana GoldbergMeehan Teleplay: Andrew Reich & Ted Cohen April 24, 2003

While Rachel is in the same position as Joey was a year ago, Joey holds a Days of our Lives party for the cast, but doesn't want any of his friends to come. Ross gets a crush on another professor, who has only ever dated "Nobel Prize" winners. He and Rachel catch her and Joey kissing at the party. Alex Borstein guest stars 21 "The One 215 with the Gary Halvorson Fertility Test" Story: Scott Silveri Teleplay: Robert Carlock May 1, 2003

Chandler and Monica undergo fertility testing and are surprised when they encounter Janice. Rachel goes to the massage center where Phoebe works. Joey needs help advancing in his relationship with Charlie, and turns to Ross for advice. 22 "The One 216 with the Donor" Ben Weiss Andrew Reich & Ted Cohen May 8, 2003

Chandler and Monica search for a sperm donor. Phoebe finds out about Rachel's feelings for Joey. Ross has an interview for a conference in Barbados. John Stamos guest stars. 23 "The One in 217 Barbados, Part One" Kevin S. Bright Shana Goldberg-Meehan & Scott Silveri May 15, 2003[1]

The gang goes to Barbados for Ross's conference. David (Hank Azaria), Phoebe's Scientist Guy, almost proposes to her - but her ex-boyfriend Mike does so before he gets the chance. Ross and Charlie find they have a lot in common. Rachel and Joey get even closer. Monica's hair reacts to the humidity. 24 218 "The One in Kevin S. Bright Marta Kauffman & David May 15,

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Rachel and Joey decide to talk to Ross about their relationship. Monica comes up with an interesting way to deal with her hair problem, but Chandler hates it. Phoebe helps Mike break up with his girlfriend by the name of "Precious", (Anne Dudek). 2 220 "The One Where Ross Is Fine" Ben Weiss Sherry Bilsing-Graham October 2, 2003 & Ellen Plummer

Ross pretends to be fine with Joey and Rachel's relationship, but deep down he's really hurt. Chandler accidentally tells Phoebe's friends' son that he was adopted. Phoebe gets a visit from Frank Jr. and the triplets. Special Guest: Allisyn Ashley Arm 3 221 "The One with Gary Halvorson Ross's Tan" Brian Buckner October 9, 2003

Ross gets confused while getting a spray-on tan, resulting in his front being heavily tanned while his back is left untouched. Joey and Rachel decide dating each other is too weird. Monica and Phoebe try unsuccessfully to 'cut out' a former friend, Amanda Buffomartisis (played by Jennifer Coolidge). 4 222 "The One with Gary Halvorson the Cake" Robert Carlock October 23, 2003

Ross and Rachel have a birthday party for Emma's first birthday. Rachel orders a special cake for Emma's first birthday - but there's been a mix-up at the bakery. Emma's birthday cake was supposed to be in the shape of a bunny, but instead it was in the shape of a penis. The others all have other plans and want to leave the party early, though Rachel won't let them. Rachel and Ross rush to the bakery while the others have a wind up toy competition to see who gets to leave. "The One Where Rachel's Sister BabySits" Roger Christiansen October 30, 2003

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Rachel's sister Amy (Christina Applegate) baby-sits Emma, in order to prove to that she's responsible - with disastrous results. Mike attempts to propose to Phoebe numerous times. Monica and Chandler ask Rachel to write a letter of recommendation for them to their adoption agency. Joey feels left out that they didn't ask him, so they ask Joey to write the letter instead. 6 224 "The One with Ross's Grant" Ben Weiss Sebastion Jones November 6, 2003

Ross applies for a paleontology grant - and finds out Charlie's ex-boyfriend (Greg Kinnear) reviews the applications. Monica & Rachel fight over who has to take Phoebe's frightening masterpiece, Gladys. Joey tries to convince Chandler to get him into a commercial that Chandler's ad agency is making by giving him a video tape of all the commercials he has done. 7 225 "The One with the Home Study" Kevin S. Bright Mark Kunerth November 13, 2003

The adoption agency sends a woman Joey slept with and never called to Monica and Chandler's apartment. Phoebe and Mike donate their wedding fund to charity, then have a change of heart. Ross attempts to help Rachel get over her fear of swings. 8 226 "The One with the Late Gary Halvorson Thanksgiving" Shana GoldbergMeehan November 20, 2003

Monica and Chandler grudgingly agree to host Thanksgiving. They get angry when their friends show up late (Ross and Joey having gone to a game and Rachel and Phoebe having taken Emma to a baby beauty pageant), but their mood changes when they get good news from the adoption agency. 9 227 "The One with the Birth Mother" David Schwimmer Scott Silveri January 8, 2004

Monica and Chandler meet the birth mother of their prospective child, but their files have been mixed up. Ross asks for fashion advice from Rachel and Phoebe for an upcoming date, but their shopping bags get mixed up. Joey goes on a date with a friend of Phoebe's, but the date does not go well. 10 228 "The One Where Gary Halvorson Chandler Gets Caught" Doty Abrams January 15, 2004

Rachel and Phoebe see Chandler with a blond stranger and think he's having an affair. Monica and Chandler reveal their plans to buy a house outside the city. 11 229 "The One Where the Stripper Cries" Kevin S. Bright David Crane & Marta Kauffman February 5, 2004

Monica and Rachel hire a male stripper (Danny DeVito) at the last minute for Phoebe's bachelorette party; but when he gets there, she makes the mistake of insulting him, resulting in the stripper crying. Ross and Chandler attend a college alumni reunion, where they argue about girls from their past resulting in a few revelations. Joey is a guest star on the television game show Pyramid and initially does horribly, until the final round. 12 230 "The One with Phoebe's Wedding" Kevin S. Bright Robert Carlock & Dana Klein Borkow February 12, 2004

Phoebe's stepdad can't come to the wedding, and one of Mike's groomsmen drops out events which spark a contest between Ross and Chandler to take up the respective positions. 13 231 "The One Where Joey Speaks French" Gary Halvorson Sherry Bilsing-Graham & Ellen Plummer February 19, 2004

Phoebe tries to teach Joey how to speak French for a play. Rachel's dad has a heart

attack, so she goes to Long Island, accompanied by Ross, to visit him. Erica, the birth mother of Chandler and Monica's prospective child, comes for a visit and drops a bombshell. 14 232 "The One with Princess Gary Halvorson Consuela" Story: Robert Carlock, Teleplay: Tracy Reilly February 26, 2004

Rachel loses her job at Ralph Lauren when her boss catches her interviewing for a position at Gucci. She then gets a job offer in Paris. Newly married Phoebe tries to change her name to Princess Consuela Bananahammock; Mike also changes his name, to Crap Bag, as a way of making Princess Consuela change her mind. Special guest stars: Paul Rudd, Dakota Fanning 15 233 "The One Where Estelle Dies" Story: Mark Kunerth, Gary Halvorson Teleplay: David Crane & Marta Kauffman April 22, 2004

Joey's agent dies, but the group doesn't want to tell him so Phoebe impersonates Estelle's voice and pretends to still be alive. Janice almost moves into the neighboring house Chandler and Monica are buying. Ross tries to get Rachel her old job back so she wouldn't have to move to Paris. 16 234 "The One with Rachel's Gary Halvorson Going Away Party" Andrew Reich & Ted Cohen April 29, 2004

Ross is hurt when Rachel says her goodbyes to everyone except him. Monica and Chandler start packing up their apartment and Chandler finds a pair of handcuffs and tries to find out who they belong to. Erica goes into labor. 17 235 "The Last One, Part One" Kevin S. Bright Marta Kauffman & David Crane May 6, 2004[1]

Phoebe and Joey pack Monica and Chandler's belongings as the couple accompany Erica, who went into labor at the end of the previous episode, to the hospital. Meanwhile, Rachel leaves Ross's bedroom after their apparent reunion in the previous episode. 18 236 "The Last One, Part Two" Kevin S. Bright Marta Kauffman & David Crane May 6, 2004[1]

Ross and Phoebe race to the airport to tell Rachel of his feelings - but she gets on the plane anyway. She then has a change of heart and leaves the plane and goes to Ross's apartment to tell him that she loves him. Erica gives birth to twins Jack and Erica. The friends turn in their keys to Monica and Chandler's apartment and go out for one last coffee at Central Perk all together.