When Chandler finds out Kathy's new play involves a steamy scene with her co-star, he's worried where it might lead; Joey tells him not to worry--as long as there's chemistry on-stage, there isn't anything happening off-stage; This helps... until Chandler sees the play again later and finds the performance isn't as good; Chandler accuses Kathy of sleeping with her leading man; they fight and part on unfavorable terms; by the time Chandler goes to apologize and make up, it's too late. Monica tells Joey that the guys have to be the hosts since they have the big apartment; but she can't stand it, and tries to win everyone over to her place by doing lots of cooking and re-decorating. Rachel's department at work is eliminated, so she has to become a Personal Shopper; she plans to quit until a handsome, well-to-do young man needs her services; she wants to ask him on a date, but doesn't know how... she's never had to ask anyone out before.

[ NOTE: Tate Donovan was Jennifer Aniston's real-life boyfriend when this episode was taped. ]

Original Air Date: 29 January 1998

Written by: Shana Goldberg-Meehan
Director: Dana deVally Piazza

Guest stars:
Tate Donovan as Joshua
Paget Brewster as Kathy
Paxton Whitehead as Mr. Waltham