| Season 8 Episode Guide |
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| Episode 801-Season Premiere-TO After The "I Do's"- This ep takes place at the reception. Pheobe and Monica learn that it's Rachel who is pregnant. They urge her to take another pregnancy test just to make sure. The test turns out to be positive for a second time. Rachel is pregnant although she refuses to tell who the father is because she wants him to be the first to know. Ross tries to impress a girl named Mona by dancing with little girls who ask him to dance. Chandler tells Monica that he has been taking ballroom dancing lessons the past 6 weeks to impress her, but when they go to dance their first dance together as husband and wife, he discovers that his new shoes are too slick. Joey finds out that Chandler's mom is dating a big broadway producer and he goes out of his way to get an audition. |
| Episode 802-TOW the Red Sweater Who's the daddy of Rachel's baby? Pheobe thinks she has cracked the case when Joey shows her a red sweater left behind by Rachel's mystery mate. Thinking she knows who the father is, Pheobe sets up a surprise meeting between the two. Joey, on the other hand, still thinks Pheobe is the one who's pregnant so, he decides to make her a very romantic offer that she finds hard to refuse. Meanwhile, Chandler loses the wedding pictures and Monica can't wait to rip into the wedding presents. |
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| Episode 803-TOW the Daddy- Rachel tells Ross that she's pregnant and that he's the father. Upon hearing the news, Ross calls the customer service department of the condom company and yells at them about condoms being only 97% effective. Chandler and Monica go on their honeymoon and get cheated out of freebies from another couple who is on their honeymoon also. Meanwhile, Phoebe and Joey discover that Chandler and Monica took away their keys to the apartment and they decide to break it down so, Phoebe can get her guitar and Joey can get his pasta. Ross surprises Rachel at the gynecologist and together they share the moment of seeing the baby on the ultrasound monitor. |
| Episode 804-TOW the Videotape- The truth about Rachel and Ross's fateful one-night stand comes out after one of them admits they have the whole thing on tape. Ross admits that he accidently taped his and Rachel's liason when the subject of who initiated the whole thing comes up. Chandler and Monica return from their honeymoon and find out that the couple they met on the plane home gave them a fake phone number. Joey and Phoebe reveal the fake names they use. Joey's is Ken Adams and Phoebe's is Regina Falangi. |
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| Episode 805- TOW Rachel's Date- Ross is horrified to learn that Rachel is headed out on a date with a handsome soap-opera actor-especially since she is pregnant with his child. Phoebe is attracted to a cute, but klutzy sous-chef and protests when Monica wants to fire him. Elsewhere, Chandler torpedoes the promotion of a distant co-worker who's mistakely been calling him "Toby" for the past 5 years. |
| Episode 806- TOW the Halloween Party- At Monica's Halloween party, Phoebe meets the friendly fiance of her ditzy twin, Ursula, but becomes alarmed when she learns that her sister has misrepresented herself to her trusting future-in-law. As the evening progress, Phoebe finds herself becoming attracted to him herself. Elsewhere at the party, Monica comes disguised as "Catwoman" and wonders if she could take down Phoebe's "Supergirl" character. Chandler arrives as a bunny and mistakes Ross' giant hybrid "Spud-nik" costume for something found on a sidewalk. Meanwhile, Rachel runs out of candy and resorts to paying trick-or-treaters. |
| Episode 807- TOW the Stain- When a giddy Ross learns that Rachel wants to move out and find her own place, he suggests a vacancy in his building until he learns that the elderly occupant isn't quite dead yet. Rachel's Roomie,Joey, gives Ross tough competition though, when he puts a nursery in their apartment in an attempt to make her stay. Meanwhile, Phoebe is ecstatic when Eric dumps her twin sister, Ursula, and chooses her instead. Monica comes unhinged when she suspects that her new maid is stealing her jeans, among other things. |
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| Episode 808- TOW the Stripper- Rachel resigns herself to telling her belligerent father that she is pregnant with Ross' baby prompting her popoff dad to confront Ross in his apartment just as he begins to snuggle up with his new girlfriend, Mona. Meanwhile, Monica feels guilty for denying Chandler a stripper for his bachelor party on the eve of thier wedding, so she dials one up for his enjoyment, but she's just one number off target. |
| Episode 809- TOW the Rumor- Monica is pleased to run into an old high school friend, who was the only one fatter than she was, so she invites him to Thanksgiving dinner with the gang-unaware that he's not exactly a fan of Rachel. Meanwhile, Chandler and Phoebe pretend to be enthralled with a televised football game, so they can avoid helping Monica in the kitchen. Joey vows to polish off the turkey single-handedly. * Brad Pitt guest stars as Monica's fatty friend from high school!!!!!! |
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| Episode 810- TOW Monica's Boots- Chandler is incensed when Monica spends a fortune on a luscious pair of black books, but when she discovers that her sexy new footwear thrashes her feet, she puts on a brave front and walks on rather than admit that hubby knows best. Meanwhile, when a wide-eyed Phoebe learns that Ross' young son attends the same school as rock star Sting's son, she angles to meet the celebrity and get concert tickets- until she afoul of his suspicious wife, Trudie Styler. In addition, Rachel tries to mediate between and angry Joey and his pregnant kid sister. |
| Episode 811- TOW the Creepy Holiday Card- Ross freaks out when his new girlfriend, Mona, wants to send out a cutesy Christmas card with both of their pictures on it. When Rachel is feeling the hormonal effects of pregnancy, she desperately scopes out possible romantic partners- including the always accommodating Joey. Newlyweds, Monica and Chandler, must deal with Chandler's boss who is heading into the opposite direction while going through a divorce. |
| Episode 812- TOW Rachel and Joey Go On A Date- In order to prepare Joey for his big date the next night, Rachel eagerly agrees to step out with him for a rare night on the town, but when each is pleasantly surprised with their newfound compatibility, they begin to regard each other in a way no one could have predicted. Meanwhile, a beaming Chandler racks up a record number of points on Monica's new Ms. Pac Man game machine, but his 3-letter ID might prove too offensive when young Ben visits. Ross is finally allowed to teach an honors class, but it's cross-town location means he must break land speed records just to get there on time. |
| Episode 813- TOW Chandler Takes A Bath- Poor Joey is driving himself crazy with guilt over his secret affection for Rachel until Monica mistakenly thinks he's infatuated with Phoebe and blabs to her, which only muddies their romantic ball of confusion. Also, Ross and Rachel promise not to learn the sex of their unborn child, but Rachel sneaks a peek at the doctor's confidential folder anyway. Meanwhile, Monica urges a reluctant Chandler to enjoy the soothing pleasures of a scented bath, but she soon realizes that she's created a tub monster when she can't seem to get him out from under the bubbles. |
| Episode 814-TOW the Secret Closet- When a concerned Joey takes a pregnant Rachel to the hospital when she's in pain, he realizes his intense feelings for her are excluding Ross from the joys of impending fatherhood so, Joey makes a gallant, if reluctant suggestion, that could change all of thier lives. Elsewhere, Chandler is obsessed with finding out what's behind the locked door of Monica's forbidden secret closet. Phoebe convinces Monica to submit to her massage then regrets it when her newfound client responds in ecstasy with suggestive grunts and groans. |
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| Episode 815-TOW the Birthing Video- When a playful Monica goes all out for Valentine's Day with sexy lingerie and X-rated entertainment, Chandler is too shell-shocked to respond after he accidentally views the wrong tape, which happened to be a birthing video for Rachel. Meanwhile, Ross has difficulty breaking the news to Mona that Rachel has moved in with him, but his plans to soften her up with the perfect Valentine's Day date are thwarted when she shows up unexpectedly at the door. Elsewhere, Phoebe tries to cheer up a depressed Joey by bringing him the world's most cheerful dog. |
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| Episode 816-TOW Joey Tells Rachel- A guilt-ridden Joey finally fesses up to a speechless Ross about his true feelings for Rachel and the guys agree that it would be best if Joey told her over dinner about his unrequited love--and let caution fly. Meanwhile, Chandler get defensive when Phoebe introduces Monica to her handsome new boyfriend--especially when Phoebe proclaims him Monica's long-lost soulmate just before the two hit it off and find that they have much in common. |
| Episode 817- TOW the Tea Leaves- When a crestfallen Joey avoids Rachel, she hopes to break the ice and restore their former friendship by conjuring a big lie about her unborn child. Elsewhere, Phoebe uses tea leaves and believes she will soon encounter the man of her dreams. Ross gets stuck when he seeks to recover his favorite pink shirt from the apartment of his former girlfriend. |
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| Episode 818- The One In Massapequa- The gang all head to Massapequa to celebrate the Gellers' 35th wedding anniversary. A tongue-tied Monica regrets her request to designate Ross the official toast-giver to their parents. Phoebe arrives with her new boyfriend, an upbeat optimist, who gushes enthusiastically at everything and drives everyone nuts. Meanwhile, Mr. and Mrs. Geller ask a pregnant Rachel and a shocked Ross to pretend they are married for appearances sake. |
| Episode 819- TOW Joey's Interview- Joey is thrilled when his name is used as a clue in the Soap Opera Digest crossword puzzle, but he is reluctant to let the magazine to a profile on him after his last interview got him written out of his previous gig on "Days of Our Lives". Eager to see her own name in print, Rachel persuades him to change his mind, but Joey insists that all of his friends be there to make sure he doesn't blurt out the wrong thing again--triggering a trip down memory lane for all of them. |
| Episode 820- TOW the Baby Shower- Rachel panics during her baby shower when she realizes how totally unprepared she is to care for an infant, and reluctantly goes along with her icy mother's plans to move in and help out. This hardly makes roommate and soon-to-be father, Ross, jump for joy. Meanwhile, an exhausted Chandler and Ross help Joey prepare for his audition as a game show host by playing the game over and over again. |
| Episode 421- TOW the Cooking Class- When Monica's restaurant cooking gets trashed by a newspaper reviewer, she drags Joey along to a food-criticism class taught by the same man in hopes of changing his mind, but when he rejects her most recent batch of bouillabaise, she pouts in a nearby beginner's cooking seminar where she is hailed as a culinary goddess. Meanwhile, Rachel is steamed when a cute salesgirl flirts with Ross when they go shopping for baby gear. Chandler get questionable coaching from Phoebe before a big job interview. |
| Episode 422- TOW Rachel Is Late- When pregnant Rachel's delivery date passes, her ensuing pain makes her increasingly crotchety and ready to try anything that might get the baby moving. Meanwhile, a distracted Monica and Phoebe wager over the date of the birth. Joey can only take Chandler to the premiere of his new WWI film, but declares war when Chandler nods off during the screening. |
| Episode 423- TOW Rachel Has A Baby (Pts. 1&2)- *One-Hour Season Finale Rachel's long-awaited nears delivery in a maternity ward with an anxious Ross hovering nearby, but while numerous other pregnant women are wheeled in and out, Rachel is caught in endless labor hell and her awaiting friends are causing havoc in the hospital. An inspired Chandler and Monica grope about for a private room in a quest to obtain their own future baby. Meanwhile, Phoebe bumps into a handsome patient allowing Joey to pose as his "Dr. Drake Remoray" soap character in an effort to screen him for Phoebe. |
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| Screen Caps Courtesy of Ashlee |
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