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Season 1
#1 Pilot Episode (Sept 22, 1994)
Monica's old friend Rachel moves in with her after leaving her fiancé.
#2 The One with the Sonogram at the End (Sept 29,
1994)
Ross and Monica's parents visit; Ross finds out that his
ex-wife Carol is pregnant with his child, but wants to raise the baby with her
lover Susan; and Rachel has to give Barry back his engagement ring.
#3 The One with the Thumb (Oct 6, 1994)
Monica's friends find her new beau appealing; Phoebe finds a
little something extra in her bank account.
#4 The One with George Stephanopoulos (Oct 13, 1994)
Chandler (Matthew Perry) and Joeytake Ross to a hockey game
- with painful results.
#5 The One with the East German Laundry Detergent (Oct
20, 1994)
Ross does laundry with Rachel; Joey uses Monica to get his
old girlfriend back.
#6 The One with the Butt (Oct 27, 1994)
Joey's new agent gets him a cheeky role in a movie; Chandler
dates a woman with lots of baggage.
#7 The One with the Blackout (Nov 3, 1994)
A blackout traps Chandler in an ATM vestibule with model
Jill Goodacre; a cat comes between Ross and Rachel.
#8 The One where Nana Dies Twice (Nov 10, 1994)
Monica and Ross mourn the loss of their grandmother.
#9 The One where Underdog Gets Away (Nov 17, 1994)
Monica tries to cook Thanksgiving dinner for the gang; Ross
relishes the chance to talk to his unborn child.
#10 The One with the Monkey (Dec 15, 1994)
A new pet monkeys around with Ross's ego during the
holidays.
#11 The One with Mrs. Bing (Jan 5, 1995)
Chandler's novelist mother visits, inspiring Rachel to write
a romance novel.
#12 The One with the Dozen Lasagnas (Jan 12, 1995)
Phoebe has some bad news for Rachel about Paolo; Ross learns
some of the results of his former wife's amniocentesis.
#13 The One with the Boobies (Jan 19, 1995)
Chandler sees Rachel naked; Joey learns his father is having
an affair.
#14 The One with the Candy Hearts (Feb 9, 1995)
Chandler gets a blind date with an ex-girlfriend whom he's
broken up with twice before; Ross finds a Valentine's Day date.
#15 The One with the Stoned Guy (Feb 16, 1995)
Chandler and Monica plan big career moves, while Ross labors
to hit it off with a date.
#16 The One with the Two Parts, Part I (Feb 23, 1995)
Ross attends Lamaze classes; Joey dates Phoebe's twin; and
Chandler has the hots for a co-worker he's supposed to fire.
#17 The One with the Two Parts, Conclusion (Feb 23,
1995)
Conclusion. Monica and Rachel meet two handsome doctors;
Ross looks to his dad for fatherly advice; and Phoebe confronts her twin about
Joey.
#18 The One with all the Poker (Mar 2, 1995)
The guys let the women in on a sacred ritual - their poker
game. Meanwhile, Rachel hopes a new job is in the cards for her.
#19 The One where the Monkey Gets Away (Mar 9, 1995)
Ross hopes to get another shot at winning Rachel's heart when
he entrusts her with his pet monkey for a day.
#20 The One with the Evil Orthodontist (Apr 6, 1995)
Chandler's not a very smooth operator when it comes to
calling a woman he dated; Rachel gets involved with her ex-fiancé.
#21 The One with Fake Monica (Apr 27, 1995)
Monica meets the woman who used her credit-card number; Ross
realizes it's time to find a new home for Marcel.
#22 The One with the Ick Factor (May 4, 1995)
Phoebe gets temporary work as Chandler's secretary; Monica's
new boyfriend is younger than she thinks.
#23 The One with the Birth (May 11, 1995)
Ross quarrels with Susan in the delivery room as Carol
prepares to give birth; Joey befriends a mother-to-be.
#24 The One where Rachel Finds Out (May 18, 1995)
"I don't think any of our lives are ever gonna be the
same ever again," predicts one of the friends when Rachel finally realizes
Ross has romantic feelings for her. The revelation comes about after Ross
departs for China on business, leaving behind a special birthday gift for Rachel
- who has a week to decide whether she wants to be more than just friends.
Season 2
#25 The One with Ross's New Girlfriend (Sept 21, 1995)
A lovelorn Rachel goes to the airport to greet Ross. Indeed,
she meets up with him - and his female traveling companion, Julie. In other
developments, Phoebe tries her hand at hair styling - on Monica - and Joey
unwittingly recommends a seamy tailor to Chandler.
#26 The One with the Breast Milk (Sept 28, 1995)
Monica goes shopping with Julie behind Rachel's back; Ross
isn't exactly gaga over breast milk.
#27 The One where Heckles Dies (Oct 5, 1995)
Monica and Rachel disturb Mr. Heckles, their downstairs
neighbor, for the last time; Phoebe takes issue with Ross on the subject of
evolution.
#28 The One with Phoebe's Husband (Oct 12, 1995)
Phoebe's secret husband shows up; Rachel tries to divert
Ross from having sex with Julie.
#29 The One with Five Steaks and an Eggplant (Oct 19,
1995)
Chandler receives a sexy phone call meant for someone else;
the friends become divided along income lines.
#30 The One with the Baby on the Bus (Nov 2, 1995)
An allergic reaction sends Ross to the hospital, leaving
Chandler and Joey to look after Ben; Central Perk hires another performer to
replace Phoebe.
#31 The One where Ross Finds Out (Nov 9, 1995)
Rachel goes on a date in an effort to forget about Ross;
Monica presses Chandler to complete an exercise program.
#32 The One with the List (Nov 16, 1995)
Seeing that Ross is torn between Rachel and Julie, Chandler
prompts him to list each woman's pros and cons.
#33 The One with Phoebe's Dad (Dec 14, 1995)
Phoebe confronts her grandmother about the father she never
knew.
#34 The One with Russ (Jan 4, 1996)
Rachel dates a guy who's similar to Ross; Joey can get a
role if he sleeps with the casting director; Fun Bobby is no fun without
alcohol.
#35 The One with the Lesbian Wedding (Jan 18, 1996)
Rachel's mother is considering ending her marriage, while
Carol has decided to marry her lover, Susan. Newt Gingrich's sister Candace has
a cameo as a minister.
#36 The One after the Superbowl, Pt. I (Jan 28, 1996)
Ross searches for Marcel; Joey is attracted to an obsessed
fan; Phoebe sings songs for kids.
#37 The One after the Superbowl, Pt. II (Jan 28, 1996)
Ross learns Marcel is working on a movie; and the movie's
makeup artist seems to want Chandler.
#38 The One with the Prom Video (Feb 1, 1996)
Looking at video footage from high school, Rachel finally
recognizes Ross's long-suffering devotion to her. The fateful tape also reveals
a chunky teenage Monica. When she insists that the camera adds 10 pounds,
Chandler asks, "So how many cameras are actually on you?"
#39 The One where Ross and Rachel ... You Know (Feb 8,
1996)
Joey and Chandler get a new leather recliners and don't move
for days. Monica and Phoebe cater a party for Dr. Richard Burke. Monica and
Richard start dating; Ross and Rachel also start dating and spend the night
together in the museum.
#40 The One where Joey Moves Out (Feb 15, 1996)
Richard's relationship with a younger woman causes a stir at
a party for Ross and Monica's dad; Joey decides to move out.
#41 The One where Eddie Moves In (Feb 22, 1996)
Chandler gets a new roommate; Monica doesn't like having big
brother Ross around; Phoebe makes a video.
#42 The One where Dr. Ramoray Dies (Mar 21, 1996)
The days in the life of Joey's character, Dr. Ramoray, are
numbered; Chandler's new roommate scares him.
#43 The One where Eddie won't Go (Mar 28, 1996)
Chandler wants Eddie to move out; Joey faces unemployment; a
self-help book empowers the women.
#44 The One where Old Yeller Dies (Apr 4, 1996)
Rachel freaks when Ross talks about spending a lifetime
together; Chandler and Joey befriend Richard; Phoebe is shocked by the ending
of Old Yeller.
#45 The One with the Bullies (Apr 25, 1996)
Bullies confront Ross and Chandler; Monica plays the stock
market; and Phoebe attempts to meet her father again.
#46 The One with Two Parties (May 2, 1996)
When Rachel's divorcing parents both show up for her
birthday, her friends hold two separate parties to keep them apart.
#47 The One with the Chicken Pox (May 9, 1996)
A submariner surfaces to spend two weeks with Phoebe, who's
come down with chicken pox; Joey plays the role of a data processor at Chandler's
company.
#48 The One with Barry and Mindy's Wedding (May 16,
1996)
Rachel's in her ex-fiancT's wedding; Chandler has a
cyberspace romance; Monica and Richard think about their future.
Season 3
#49 The One with the Princess Leia Fantasy (Sept 16,
1996)
Janice tries to change Joey's opinion of her; Ross's sexual
fantasy isn't kept between him and Rachel; Monica can't shake memories of
Richard.
#50 The One where No One's Ready (Sept 26, 1996)
Nobody seems to be getting the message when Ross demands the
group get ready for his black-tie benefit.
#51 The One with the Jam (Oct 3, 1996)
Monica turns her attention from making jam to maybe making a
baby; Phoebe befriends a guy who's stalking her twin sister.
#52 The One with the Metaphorical Tunnel (Oct 10,
1996)
Chandler decides to make a real commitment to Janice; Phoebe
acts as Joey's agent.
#53 The One with Frank Jr. (Oct 17, 1996)
Phoebe tries to get acquainted with her half brother; Joey
builds an entertainment unit.
#54 The One with the Flashback (Oct 31, 1996)
The show flashes back to when the friends were acquaintances
and pairing off was a possibility.
#55 The One with the Race Car Bed (Nov 7, 1996)
Monica orders a bed from the store owned by Janice's estranged
husband; Joey teaches soap-opera acting; Ross struggles through a dinner with
Rachel's abrasive father.
#56 The One with the Giant Poking Device (Nov 14,
1996)
Joey reveals to Chandler that he saw Janice kissing her
estranged husband; Phoebe explains her fear of the dentist.
#57 The One with the Football (Nov 21, 1996)
Ross and Monica go nose-to-nose in an unfriendly
Thanksgiving football game.
#58 The One where Rachel Quits (Dec 12, 1996)
Rachel quits her job; Phoebe objects to the treatment of
Christmas trees; Ross sells cookies for a "Brown Bird" scout he
injured.
#59 The One where Chandler can't Remember which Sister
(Jan 9, 1997)
A drunken Chandler has a liaison with one of Joey's sisters;
a nice guy recommends Rachel for a job.
#60 The One with All the Jealousy (Jan 16, 1997)
Ross is jealous of Mark; a romantic poet criticizes Monica
in verse; Joey's a dancing fool for a Broadway musical audition.
#61 The One where Monica and Richard are Just Friends
(Jan 30, 1997)
Monica sees Richard again and the two agree to be just pals
- and occasional lovers.
#62 The One with Phoebe's Ex-Partner (Feb 6, 1997)
Phoebe's former singing partner wants to reunite; Chandler
likes a woman associated with a shameful incident from Joey's past; Ross wants
to spend more time with Rachel.
#63 The One where Ross and Rachel Take a Break (Feb
13, 1997)
Ross and Rachel decide to take a break in their
relationship; Phoebe dates a diplomat who requires a translator.
#64 The One the Morning After (Feb 20, 1997)
Ross's fling with Chloe jeopardizes his future with Rachel,
who learns of the misdeed after she says she wants to work things out.
#65 The One without the Ski Trip (Mar 6, 1997)
When Rachel invites the other friends on a ski trip, Ross is
left out in the cold.
#66 The One with the Hypnosis Tape (Mar 13, 1997)
Phoebe's distressed by her brother's engagement to an older
woman; Monica dates a computer-software mogul.
#67 The One with the Tiny T-shirt (Mar 27, 1997)
Mark asks out Rachel, who returns Ross's things; Monica
still isn't attracted to millionaire Pete; Joey's irked by his costar in a
play.
#68 The One with the Dollhouse (Apr 10, 1997)
Chandler's insincere "I'll call you" to Rachel's
boss causes complications; Monica inherits a dollhouse; Joey and Kate get
romantic.
#69 The One with the Chick and the Duck (Apr 17, 1997)
Ross helps an injured Rachel prepare for a business dinner,
but doesn't tell her he's missing a chance to appear on TV; Pete buys Monica a
restaurant; Chandler and Joey adopt a baby chick.
#70 The One with the Screamer (Apr 24, 1997)
Rachel dates an angry young man; Joey and Kate realize their
true feelings for each other.
#71 The One with Ross's Thing (May 1, 1997)
Ross has an unusual growth; Phoebe is torn between two men
she's dating; Monica thinks Pete is going to propose.
#72 The One with the Ultimate Fighting Champion (May
8, 1997)
Pete pursues the Ultimate Fighting championship; Chandler
has a slap-happy new boss; Ross dates Phoebe's friend.
#73 The One at the Beach (May 15, 1997)
It's no day at the beach for Phoebe and Rachel when the
group shares a shore house in this episode. Phoebe's quest to find her father
leads her to an old family friend, who's also named Phoebe. But Pheebes has
reason to believe that the woman knows more about her situation than she
reveals - a suspicion that is confirmed by episode's end. Meanwhile, the chill
between Ross and Rachel appears to be ending - until Ross's free-spirited new
girlfriend arrives.
Season 4
#74 The One with the Jellyfish (Sept 25, 1997)
Ross and Rachel may be on the threshold of a new era - until
a misunderstanding gets in the way. And then there's Phoebe, who's still freaked
out over meeting her birth mother, a former hippie. Can they make peace with
the past? Well, this much is certain things will never, ever be the same for
Monica, Chandler and Joey after Monica is stung by a jellyfish and the boys are
forced to take drastic measures.
#75 The One with the Cat (Oct 2, 1997)
Phoebe thinks her mother's spirit resides in a cat; Monica
dates a former high-school hunk; Joey tries to sell the entertainment center.
#76 The One with the Cuffs (Oct 9, 1997)
Chandler's torrid fling with Rachel's boss puts him in a compromising position.
#77 The One with the Ballroom Dancing (Oct 16, 1997)
Joey' s roped into being the superintendent's practice dance
partner.
#78 The One with Joey's New Girlfriend (Oct 30, 1997)
Chandler falls for Joey's new girlfriend, Kathy; Phoebe
likes the effect of a cold on her singing voice.
#79 The One with the Dirty Girl (Nov 6, 1997)
Phoebe helps Monica cater a funeral; Chandler buys Kathy a
meaningful birthday gift; Ross's attractive date has a very messy place.
#80 The One where Chandler Crosses the Line (Nov 13,
1997)
Chandler keeps Kathy company while Joey's out with another
girl - and one thing leads to another.
#81 The One with Chandler in a Box (Nov 20, 1997)
On Thanksgiving, Chandler begs for Joey's forgiveness about
Kathy. To prove his devotion to Joey, Chandler punishes himself by remaining in
a box; Monica has eyes for Richard's son.
#82 The One where they're Going to PARTY (Dec 11,
1997)
Rachel is promised a promotion; a restaurateur confronts
Monica after she writes a scathing review; Chandler and Ross prepare to party
with a world-class carouser.
#83 The One with the Girl from Poughkeepsie (Dec 18,
1997)
Monica hires Joey so she can fire him to demonstrate who's the
boss at the restaurant; Ross goes extra miles to date a girl from Poughkeepsie;
Chandler plays matchmaker for Rachel.
#84 The One with Phoebe's Uterus (Jan 8, 1998)
In lieu of a gift, newlyweds Frank Jr. and Alice ask Phoebe
to be a surrogate mother for their child; Ross breaks an unwritten rule at the
museum.
#85 The One with the Embryos (Jan 15, 1998)
Phoebe undergoes in vitro fertilization after agreeing to be
a surrogate mother for newlyweds Frank Jr. and Alice. The odds are against her
getting pregnant on the first attempt, but Frank and Alice can't afford a
second try. So Phoebe gives the petri dish a pep talk and lets the chips fall
where they may. Meanwhile, Monica and Rachel make a wager with Joey and
Chandler when they take a quiz that's supposed to determine which pair knows
the other better.
#86 The One with Rachel's Crush (Jan 29, 1998)
Kathy's sexy role in a play irks Chandler; personal-shopper
Rachel develops a crush on a client.
#87 The One with Joey's Dirty Day (Feb 5, 1998)
Joey doesn't smell too good when he's about to appear in a
movie with Charlton Heston; Rachel asks Ross to entertain her boss's niece so
she can be with her client Joshua; the girls join heartbroken Chandler at a
strip joint.
#88 The One with all the Rugby (Feb 26, 1998)
Ross plays rugby to impress Emily; to escape Janice,
Chandler claims he's being transferred; Monica obsesses over a useless switch.
#89 The One with the Fake Party (Mar 19, 1998)
Rachel throws an impromptu going-away party for Emily to
lure Joshua into a social setting; pregnant vegetarian Phoebe craves meat.
#90 The One with the Free Porn (Mar 26, 1998)
Ross pursues his romance with Emily; Phoebe learns she's
having triplets; the boys get free adult TV.
#91 The One with Rachel's New Dress (Apr 2, 1998)
Rachel gears up for a night of romance with Joshua; Ross
fears Emily is getting too chummy with Susan; Phoebe's asked to name one of the
triplets.
#92 The One with all the Haste (Apr 9, 1998)
Ross, not usually one to act on impulse, takes a flying
leap; he proposes to Emily. Unhappy with her shuttling back and forth from her
home in London, Ross decides to ask Emily to live with him in New York, an
arrangement that turns out to be an impossibility. Then she drops the word
"married," and Ross seizes the moment. But is he sure after only six
weeks? "I dated Carol for four years," Ross reasons, "and I
wound up married to a pregnant lesbian." Meanwhile, Rachel and Monica
demand their apartment back from Joey and Chandler - and this time they mean
it.
#93 The One with all the Wedding Dresses (Apr 16,
1998)
Monica tries on Emily's wedding dress; Ross's plans affect
Rachel and Joshua; Chandler insists Joey get help for his snoring.
#94 The One with the Invitation (Apr 23, 1998)
In a clip show, Rachel receives her invitation to Ross and
Emily's wedding.
#95 The One with the Worst Best Man Ever (Apr 30,
1998)
Best man Joey loses Ross's heirloom ring; pregnant Phoebe
has mood swings.
#96 The One with Ross's Wedding, Part I and II (May 7,
1998)
Ross and Emily prepare for their London wedding in this
eventful episode, which was partially shot before a British studio audience and
features appearances by Sarah Ferguson, Tom Conti and Jennifer Saunders.
Chandler, Joey and Monica are there for the couple, whose plans go awry when
they learn that their wedding chapel is being demolished. Rachel has opted to
stay in New York with Phoebe, until she realizes she loves Ross. Rachel goes to
London - but her arrival isn't the only surprise in store for the happy couple.
Season 5
#97 The One after Ross Says Rachel (Sept 24, 1998)
After Ross says "Rachel" instead of
"Emily" during his wedding vows, he and his British bride must decide
whether to resume the wedding. Complicating matters is Rachel, who went to
England to tell Ross she loves him. After hearing his Freudian slip during the
ceremony, she's more confused than ever. Meanwhile, Monica and Chandler, whose
passion spontaneously combusted in the previous episode, are still very hot for
one another.
#98 The One with all the Kissing (Oct 1, 1998)
Rachel wants to tell Ross that she still loves him; Chandler
must buss Rachel and Phoebe to cover up a kiss of Monica.
#99 The Hundredth Episode (Oct 8, 1998)
Phoebe's surrogate pregnancy comes to an end when she
delivers triplets in the series' 100th episode. Written by series creators
Marta Kauffman and David Crane, the story begins with Phoebe arriving at the
hospital, where she unsettles the nurse by explaining that the babies' father
is her brother. What's more, Phoebe's doctor is obsessed with Happy Days; her
brother arrives without his wife but is prepared to be Phoebe's
"LaMazda" coach; and Joey appears to be suffering from sympathy
pains. Then, there's one last complication: Phoebe wants to keep on of the
babies.
#100 The One where Phoebe Hates PBS (Oct 15, 1998)
Phoebe reveals her hatred of PBS; Emily tells Ross she'll
see him again if he stops seeing Rachel.
#101 The One with the Kips (Oct 29, 1998)
Monica and Chandler plan a weekend getaway; Ross has to tell
Rachel that to save his marriage he can't see her anymore.
#102 The One with the Yeti (Nov 5, 1998)
Emily's demands regarding Rachel weigh on Ross; Rachel and
Monica encounter a hairy, beast-like man; Phoebe receives a fur coat.
#103 The One where Ross Moves In (Nov 12, 1998)
Ross moves in with the boys; Phoebe dates a health
inspector; Rachel plays hard to get for Danny, who's oblivious.
#104 The One with the Thanksgiving Flashbacks (Nov 19,
1998)
The friends reflect on bad Thanksgiving experiences and
Monica serves up the biggest turkey of them all when she recalls her first
encounter with Chandler. The scene shifts to 1987 (familiar to series fans as
the year of the "prom video"). College freshman Ross brings home his
roommate, Chandler Bing, who hates Thanksgiving. An insecure and overweight
Monica takes a liking to him nevertheless, perhaps because of his Flock of
Seagulls hairdo. But to Chandler, Monica is just Ross's "fat sister,"
and his comments are something she doesn't take lightly.
#105 The One with Ross's Sandwich (Dec 10, 1998)
Ross loses it when someone eats his sandwich at work;
keeping up appearances for Monica and Chandler makes Joey look bad; Phoebe and
Rachel take a lit class.
#106 The One with the Inappropriate Sister (Dec 17,
1998)
Danny's close relationship with his sister bothers Rachel; Ross urges Joey to
write a script; Phoebe collects for holiday charity on a street corner.
#107 The One with all the Resolutions (Jan 7, 1999)
Monica and Chandler's romance is at the heart of this fun
episode. The episode revolves around the pals' New Year's resolutions,
specifically Rachel's pledge to stop gossiping. That, of course, is immediately
tested when she figures out that Monica and Chandler are an item. Meanwhile,
Chandler promises to stop making fun of his friends; and Ross's decision to do
something new every day somehow translates into a dating calamity involving his
groovy new leather pants. Finally, Joey tries to learn guitar - the Phoebe way.
#108 The One with Chandler's Work Laugh (Jan 21, 1999)
Monica meets "Work Chandler," and Ross gets
together with Janice.
#109 The One with Joey's Bag (Feb 4, 1999)
Phoebe meets Frank Sr. at her grandma's funeral; Joey gets
attached to a bag that's like a purse.
#110 The One where Everybody Finds Out (Feb 11, 1999)
Phoebe gets an eyeful of the happy couple from the window of
the Ugly Naked Guy's apartment - which Ross intends to rent. So while Ross
pursues the apartment, the others try to figure out how they can exploit their
shared knowledge. And Phoebe starts the "fun" by pretending to come
on to Chandler.
#111 The One with the Girl who Hits Joey (Feb 18,
1999)
Could marriage be in the cards for Monica and Chandler?
While it isn't out of the question, Chandler reacts to a discussion of it by
freaking out about the possibility of commitment. Monica, of course, responds
to that by not speaking to him. Meanwhile, Ross moves into a new apartment,
where he promptly alienates his neighbors by refusing to contribute to the
retirement gift for the building handyman; and Joey's pint-size new girlfriend
packs a playful - but painful - punch.
#112 The One with the Cop (Feb 25, 1999)
Phoebe finds a police badge; Joey has a dream about Monica;
Rachel helps Ross move his new couch.
#113 The One with Rachel's Inadvertent Kiss (Mar 18,
1999)
Rachel makes an awkward move during a job interview.
#114 The One where Rachel Smokes (Apr 8, 1999)
Rachel takes up smoking for work reasons; Joey angles into
an audition involving Ross's son, Ben.
#115 The One where Ross Can't Flirt (Apr 22, 1999)
Ross's flirting with the pizza-delivery girl falls flat;
Joey's scene in a TV crime drama is cut.
#116 The One with the Ride Along (Apr 29, 1999)
The boys ride along with Gary; Monica and Rachel overhear
bride-to-be Emily's urgent phone message to Ross.
#117 The One with the Ball (May 6, 1999)
Gary asks Phoebe to live with him; a game of catch goes on
for hours; Rachel buys an expensive cat.
#118 The One with Joey's Big Break (May 13, 1999)
Joey goes on a road trip to the desert outside Las Vegas,
where he's going to play the lead in an independent film. Chandler tags along,
and the duo head out West in the cab that used to belong to Phoebe's grandma.
But Chandler doesn't get far. He lets it slip that he doesn't think this
low-budget thriller is Joey's big break. After all, Joey's not even getting
paid. Joey responds by throwing Chandler out of the cab and driving onward
alone. Meanwhile, Rachel resists treatment for an eye infection, and - for some
unknown reason - Phoebe is angry with Ross.
#119 The One in Vegas, Part I (May 20, 1999)
To celebrate their first anniversary as a couple, Monica and
Chandler initiate a group trip to Las Vegas, where Joey is working in a casino
because financing for his movie has fallen through.
#120 The One in Vegas, Conclusion (May 20, 1999)
In Vegas, Monica and Chandler reconcile, and then literally
roll the dice on whether to get married.
Season 6
#121 The One After Vegas (Sept 23, 1999)
This episode explores the aftermath of a marriage in Las
Vegas and a honeymoon that's anything but sweet. We saw Ross and Rachel stumble
arm-in-arm from a quickie-wedding chapel. But when the couple wake in a fog the
following morning, they have no idea if they did indeed do the deed. In other
engagements, Monica and Chandler continue to let fate be their guide as they
warily cross a different kind of threshold in their relationship, and Phoebe
and Joey don't fare too well in a cross-country trip home in her cab.
#122 The One where Ross Hugs Rachel (Sept 30, 1999)
Monica and Chandler break the news about their cohabitation
plans to their respective roommates, but Monica feels slighted when Rachel's
reaction doesn't measure up to Joey's. Meanwhile, Phoebe leads a reluctant Ross
in an exercise to determine his true feelings for Rachel
#123 The One with Ross's Denial (Oct 7, 1999)
Monica and Chandler disagree about how to redecorate her
apartment; Rachel has a hard time finding a new place to live; Joey interviews
potential roommates; and Phoebe dismisses Ross's ongoing denial of his feelings
for Rachel.
#124 The One where Joey Loses his Insurance (Oct 14,
1999)
Losing his health insurance couldn't come at a worse time
for Joey, and Ross has a jolly good time lecturing to university students.
Meanwhile, Phoebe's psychic reveals a grim future, and Rachel gets some
disturbing news regarding her annulment
#125 The One with Joey's Porsche (Oct 21, 1999)
Joey senses he's on the road to something better when he
finds the keys to a sports car; Phoebe ropes Chandler and Monica into
babysitting triplets; and Rachel accompanies Ross to make sure they get an
annulment.
#126 The One on the Last Night (Nov 4, 1999)
Parting is such sweet - and amusing - sorrow as Rachel and
Chandler prepare to vacate their respective apartments, and their soon-to-be
ex-roommates make certain their last night will be a memorable one.
#127 The One where Phoebe Runs (Nov 11, 1999)
The gang has a new friend when Elle Macpherson becomes
Joey's new roommate. Joey thinks he's got no worries when a lovely, Australian
dancer, Janine, moves into Chandler's old room. However, he soon has to be
sternly reminded that the beauty must be exempt from his flirtatious advances.
Across the hall, a well-intentioned Chandler scrambles to duck under Monica's
fastidious radar after an aborted attempt at cleaning their apartment.
Meanwhile, Rachel has difficulty taking everything in stride when she discovers
something unusual in new roomie Phoebe's running style.
#128 The One with Ross's Teeth (Nov 18, 1999)
Chandler takes up the flag of masculinity when Janine helps
Joey get in touch with his feminine side; Ross brushes up on his dating skills;
Rachel tries to impress her boss with office gossip.
#129 The One where Ross got High (Nov 25, 1999)
Rehashing events from Ross's past turns Thanksgiving at Monica
and Chandler's into a pot-luck supper. News of Monica's parents coming for
dinner delights Chandler - until he learns that her folks don't like him. Going
out of his way to impress them, he only succeeds in eliciting remarks about his
habitual marijuana use. It seems that Ross blamed his copious pot smoking in
college on Chandler, and they've held him responsible for some of Ross's
boneheaded behavior ever since. Meanwhile, a culinarily-challenged Rachel is
determined to show she's not to be trifled with while whipping up dessert.
#130 The One with the Routine (Dec 16, 1999)
New Year's Eve comes early for Joey when Janine invites him
to take part in Dick Clark's Times Square extravaganza; Ross and Monica fulfill
a lifelong dream; Chandler, Phoebe and Rachel hunt for their Christmas presents
from Monica.
#131 The One with the Apothecary Table (Jan 6, 2000)
Rachel hides her addiction to Pottery Barn furniture from
Phoebe; Joey feels torn between Janine and his friends.
#132 The One with the Joke (Jan 13, 2000)
After Playboy publishes Ross's joke, Chandler claims credit
for it; Phoebe's criticism makes Monica and Rachel see red.
#133 The One with Rachel's Sister (Feb 3, 2000)
Reese Witherspoon guest stars as Rachel's bratty kid sister,
Jill, in the first of an amusing two-episode stint. Cut off by their wealthy
father, Jill turns up on Rachel's doorstep in search of a direction for her
life. Rachel tries to set her wayward sib on the right path, but she cringes
when Jill's romantic compass suddenly points toward Ross. Meanwhile, Monica's
nasty head cold doesn't stop her from making lusty advances toward a
grossed-out Chandler. And at the coffeehouse, Joey annoys his boss by wooing
pretty customers with free food.
#134 The One where Chandler can't Cry (Feb 10, 2000)
Rachel and Phoebe's siblings seem bent on wrecking their
lives in this especially funny episode. "Imagining you two together just
totally freaks me out," Rachel confesses to Ross after his date with her
kid sister, Jill. So when Ross agrees to put the kibosh on their Valentine's
Day plans, a vixenish Jill schemes to punish Rachel by enticing him into bed.
Meanwhile, Phoebe doesn't get why strange men are hounding her for autographs -
until she learns that twin sister Ursula is starring in porn films using her
name. Also, Chandler is accused of being "dead inside" because of his
inability to cry.
#135 The One That Could Have Been, Part I (Feb 17,
2000)
The friends imagine their lives with different outcomes, for
instance: Monica ends up an obese virgin, while an unhappily wed rachel lusts
after soap-star Joey.
#136 The One That Could Have Been, Conclusion (Feb 17,
2000)
As the gang pictures their lives with different outcomes,
Chandler still falls for Monica, while Ross works on his marriage to Carol, who
is gay.
#137 The One with Unagi (Feb 24, 2000)
An old gift from Janice ruins Chandler's date with Monica;
Joey finds a guy to pose as his twin for a get-rich-quick scheme.
#138 The One where Ross Dates a Student (Mar 9, 2000)
Ross fears he is robbing the cradle when a student,
Elizabeth, asks him out on a date; a fire destroys Phoebe and Rachel's
apartment.
#139 The One with Joey's Fridge (Mar 23, 2000)
When Rachel needs an escort for a charity ball, the gang vies
to find her Prince Charming; Ross frets over Elizabeth's rowdy spring-break
plans.
#140 The One with Mac and C.H.E.E.S.E. (Apr 13, 2000)
Montage clips are sprinkled throughout this episode of
Friends. When Joey auditions to play the lead alien-buster on a sci-fi action
show, it spurs the gang to reminisce about times past. Clips include Rachel and
Monica's brushes with celebrities like Jean-Claude Van Damme, the ER doctors
and Jon Lovitz; Joey's worst acting failures; and a rare peek at the pals' work
lives - including Phoebe's racy adventures as a masseuse.
#141 The One where Ross Meets Elizabeth's Dad (Apr 27,
2000)
Bruce Willis appears in the first installment of a
three-episode guest stint. Willis plays Paul, the protective dad of Ross's
girlfriend, Elizabeth. He disapproves of their relationship and reproaches Ross
for dating his college-age daughter. Not that the hunky widower totally objects
to the idea of a man dating a younger woman. He, for example, finds himself
very attracted to Rachel. In another plotline, Joey pours on the charm to keep
his leading role on "Mac and C.H.E.E.S.E.
#142 The One where Paul's the Man (May 5, 2000)
Even while he's away in rural seclusion with Elizabeth, Ross
fears the wrath of her father, Paul. And with good reason. Although Ross and
Liz were hoping to spend a romantic weekend at her family's cabin, the
unexpected visitor is Paul - who arrives there with similar plans for Rachel.
Passion plays give way to an amusing game of cat-and-mouse, as Rachel tries to help
Ross escape before Paul discovers him. Back in New York City, Monica secretly
makes wedding plans for herself and a clueless Chandler.
#143 The One with the Ring (May 11, 2000)
Rachel grows disenchanted with an emotionally unhinged Paul;
Chandler and Phoebe shop for Monica's engagement ring.
#144 The One with the Proposal, Part I (May 18, 2000)
Chandler's marriage proposal to Monica is interrupted by her
ex-beau, Richard. Meanwhile, Joey gets a splashy surprise at a silent auction.
#145 The One with the Proposal, Conclusion (May 18,
2000)
Monica chooses her future groom, Chandler or Richard; Phoebe
and Rachel talk "back-up plans" in case they don't find Mr. Right.
Season 7
#146 The One with Monica's Thunder (Oct 12, 2000)
Fearing her engagement to Chandler will be upstaged by a
bigger news flash, Monica whines and moans like never before. Feeling bubbly
about announcing her impending nuptials, Monica plans a champagne celebration
with her pals. Unfortunately, she's all sour grapes after spying Ross and
Rachel in an intimate clinch - which turns everyone's attention to speculating
over whether the ex-lovers will finally get back together. Meanwhile, as the
future Mrs. Bing tears into Rachel for "stealing her thunder," the
ever-neurotic Chandler worries about succumbing to performance anxiety on his
wedding night.
#147 The One with Rachel's Book (Oct 12, 2000)
Joey discovers Rachel's secret penchant for reading erotic
novels; Phoebe crosses Ross by moving her massage business into his home.
#148 The One with Phoebe's Cookies (Oct 19, 2000)
Chandler's embarrassed after sharing an accidental lap dance
with his future father-in-law; Joey finds Rachel a harsh taskmistress during
their sailing lessons; Phoebe holds the key to Monica's culinary dream - the
perfect chocolate-chip-cookie recipe.
#149 The One with Rachel's Assistant (Oct 26, 2000)
As a newly minted executive, Rachel hires herself a hunky
assistant. Meanwhile, Joey returns to Days of Our Lives.
#150 The One with the Engagement Picture (Nov 2, 2000)
Chandler fears he isn't photogenic; Ross and Phoebe date
both halves of a divorced couple; Rachel's crush on her assistant goes too far
when she sabotages his dating life.
#151 The One with the Nap Partners (Nov 9, 2000)
Rachel and Phoebe compete to be maid of honor at Monica's
wedding; Joey and Ross discover they enjoy taking naps together; an
ex-girlfriend makes Chandler look bad in Monica's eyes.
#152 The One with Ross's Library Book (Nov 16, 2000)
Janice invites herself to Chandler and Monica's wedding;
Joey squirms when Rachel befriends his one-night stand; and Ross blows his
"stacks" at finding his book shelved in the library's lovers' lane
section.
#153 The One where Chandler doesn't Like Dogs (Nov 23,
2000)
Chandler barks at pet-lover Phoebe for trying to sneak a dog
into their apartment; Rachel confesses her crush to her hunky officeboy, Tag.
#154 The One with all the Candy (Dec 7, 2000)
Rachel's work evaluation of Tag highlights his "human
resources"; Ross teaches Phoebe to ride a bike; and toothy neighbors crave
Monica's homemade candy.
#155 The One with the Holiday Armadillo (Dec 14, 2000)
Ross plans Hanukkah fun for son Ben, who has more interest in
Christmas; Phoebe stirs up tension between Joey and Rachel; and Chandler lacks
finesse in tipping restaurant waitstaff.
#156 The One with all the Cheesecakes (Jan 4, 2001)
Hank Azaria reprises his role as David, a sweet scientist
who won Phoebe's heart in 1994, only to break it by moving to Minsk soon after.
The stage is set for a romantic reunion at Central Perk, where Phoebe spots her
long-lost geek love, and their old flame is reignited. Too bad he's only in
town for a day - and her obligation to Joey may keep the couple from sharing a
special night. Meanwhile, Rachel and Chandler face a confectionery conflict
when they begin receiving a neighbor's mistakenly delivered, yet sinfully
delicious cheesecakes. And Ross scrambles to rein in Monica's wrath when she's
not invited to their cousin's wedding.
#157 The One where They're up all Night (Jan 11, 2001)
As work worries interfere with Rachel's plan to consummate
her romance with Tag, the rest of the gang stays up all night.
#158 The One where Rosita Dies (Feb 1, 2001)
Jason Alexander guest stars as Earl, a cubicle dweller on
the verge of a breakdown in this amusing outing. On Phoebe's first day as a
telemarketer, she reaches out and touches Earl, a despondent office manager who
responds to her sales pitch with a suicide threat. A frantic Phoebe then
scrambles to keep edgy Earl from going postal. Meanwhile, the Gellar siblings
also face high drama when Monica thinks their parents love Ross more than her.
And a depressed Joey mourns the loss of "Rosita," his dilapidated
easy chair.
#159 The One where they all Turn Thirty (Feb 8, 2001)
Rachel turns 30, and her pals recall their own 30th
birthdays. Like the time Chandler planned a black-tie surprise party for
Monica, who decided that the only way she could deal with turning 30 was by
getting drunk. Now the trick is to hide her condition from the guests,
including her parents. That won't be easy as Monica, for starters, can't seem
to handle her high heels. "It's like watching Bambi learning to
walk," says Rachel.
#160 The One with Joey's New Brain (Feb 15, 2001)
Susan Sarandon guest stars as Cecilia, a soap-opera diva who
has a love-hate relationship with Joey. Dreams of stardom dance in Joey's head
once again when he's asked to resume his soap role as Drake Ramoray.
Unfortunately, the sudser's wacky plotline calls for a comatose Drake to
receive the transplanted brain of Cecilia's character, who must be killed off
the show. As Joey works with the actress, their tension leads to a steamy
setside romance. Meanwhile, Ross stirs up drama at home by insisting on playing
bagpipes at Monica and Chandler's wedding.
#161 The One with the Truth about London (Feb 22,
2001)
Ben picks up a few bad (but hilarious) habits after Rachel
watches him; Joey gets ordained online so he can wed Monica and Chandler,
leading to a confession about their first time in London; Phoebe fears the
possible side effects of a pain reliever.
#162 The One with the Cheap Wedding Dresses (Mar 15,
2001)
Monica's dream gown becomes the booty in a battle for the
perfect wedding band; Joey and Ross date the same woman and end up in a war of
their own over who has the best date planned for the poor gal.
#163 The One with Joey's Award (Mar 29, 2001)
Rachel teaches Joey the fine art of losing after he's
nominated for an acting award; Monica fears marriage will end her love life;
and Chandler drags Ross to an all-male meat market for the best tuna melt in
New York.
#164 The One with Ross and Monica's Cousin (Apr 19,
2001)
A visiting Geller relative has the guys longing, as Rachel and Phoebe try to plan
Monica's bridal shower on very short notice. Meanwhile, Joey's big film break
comes down to a nude scene that showcases an asset he no longer has.
#165 The One with Rachel's Big Kiss (Apr 26, 2001)
Winona Ryder pops into Central Perk as the one person who
can prove that Rachel has a racy side. Ryder plays Melissa, Rachel's sexy
sorority sister, who may or may not have shared a secret smooch with Ms. Green
at a sangria-fueled frat party. But when Phoebe refuses to accept Rachel's
claims of the illicit liplock ("You're so...vanilla"), it's up to
Melissa to clear the air. However, Melissa's memory of the night in question
turns out to be just as questionable, forcing Rachel to put her money - and
Melissa - where her mouth is. Meanwhile, Chandler has a hard time picking out
his wedding tux after he learns that Ross has rented one worn by a former
Batman.
#166 The One with the Vows (May 3, 2001)
Monica and Chandler's frantic race to figure out the perfect
wedding vows leads to a series of nostalgic clips from episodes past,
encapsulating their relationship.
#167 The One with Chandler's Dad (May 10, 2001)
Monica drags Chandler to see his much mentioned, but never-before-seen,
cross-dressing dad in his Vegas cabaret act; Ross rides shotgun for Rachel's
less-than-joyful joyride in Monica's Porsche; Joey discovers the pleasure of
wearing women's underwear.
#168 The One with Monica and Chandler's Wedding (May
17, 2001)
Family and Friends gather for Monica and Chandler's wedding
in the sitcom's frenzied seventh-season finale. Finally, the big day has
arrived. Kathleen Turner is back as Chandler's drag-queen dad and Morgan
Fairchild's on tap as his mom. Even Gary Oldman pops up (as the reason why Joey
may not get to the church on time). But where's the groom? Apparently in hiding
after being freaked out by Ross's prewedding speech about commitment. So as
Ross hunts for the missing Bing, Phoebe and Rachel try to keep Monica
distracted. But the girls uncover a big secret about the blushing bride that's
sure to cause unexpected woes for the already troubled couple.
Season 8
#169 The One After "I Do" (Sept 27 2001)
Now that Monica and Chandler have tied the knot, the big
question is whether Rachel is pregnant or not. As the eighth season begins,
Rachel breaks some unexpected news to Phoebe and Monica at the newly wedded
Mrs. Bing's reception. So, is she or isn't she? It isn't until the end of the
opener that it's revealed, and even then, mum's the word about any potential
daddy. Meanwhile, the reception becomes an affair to remember as Chandler tries
— and fails — to dance in his rented shoes, and Joey delivers an overly
emotional best-man speech to wow a director on the guest list.
#170 The One with the Red Sweater (Oct 4 2001)
The mystery surrounding the paternity of Rachel's baby is
finally solved (sort of) in an episode directed by David Schwimmer. Of all
people, it's Phoebe who cracks the case. Or so she thinks, after Joey shows her
a red sweater left behind by Rachel's mystery mate. Convinced she knows the
garment's owner, Phoebe sets up a surprise meeting between her expectant friend
and the unsuspecting daddy. Meanwhile, Joey still thinks Phoebe is the one with
child, so he makes Miss Buffay a sweetly romantic offer she finds surprisingly
hard to refuse.
#171 The One where Rachel Tells . . .(Oct 11 2001)
As Rachel sets off to
tell her baby's father that he's going to be a daddy, the new Bings hit a dead
end trying to get to their honeymoon.
#172 The One with the Videotape (Oct 18 2001)
As Rachel sets off to tell her baby's father that he's going
to be a daddy, the new Bings hit a dead-end trying to get to their honeymoon.
#173 The One with Rachel's Date (Oct 25 2001)
Rachel's date with Joey's soap-opera costar has Ross up in
arms about her going out with his unborn baby onboard. Meanwhile, a case of
mistaken identity gives Chandler the chance to ruin a clueless colleague; and
Monica and Phoebe have to let the same guy down after he fails as both a cook
and a beau.
#174 The One with the Halloween Party (Nov 1 2001)
The Bings' Halloween
bash sets the stage for some crafty casting as Sean Penn begins a multiepisode
guest shot. The two-time
Oscar-nominated actor plays Eric, the nice-guy fiancé of Phoebe's semievil
twin, Ursula. But their unlikely pairing may not play out after he bumps into
his future sister-in-law at Monica's costume party, where Pheebs gets the
distinct impression that poor Eric is a dead man walking into a marriage trap
set by her sneaky sibling. Meanwhile, Rachel's maternal instincts are put to
the test by a batch of tricky trick-or-treaters.
