Ross dates a fantastically beautiful paleontologist (Cheryl); everything is going great until he finds out she's incredibly messy. Chandler buys a rare copy of Kathy's favorite book for her birthday, but then has to make sure that Joey's gift is good, too. Phoebe lends Monica money so she can make a more serious attempt to get her catering business going; Monica has a little trouble collecting payment from a client. Rachel strives to finish a crossword puzzle all by herself.

Original Air Date: 6 November 1997

Written by: Scott Silveri & Shana Goldberg-Meehan
Director: Shelley Jensen

Guest stars:
Paget Brewster as Kathy
Rebecca Romijn-Stamos as Cheryl
Gretchen Wyler as Mrs. Burkart
James Michael Tyler as Gunther