F.R.I.E.N.D.S Episode Guide & Summary

All 10 Seasons
Season 1 : 1-24 (24)
Complete Guide & Summary & VDO

Season 2 : 25-48 (24)
Complete Guide & VDO
Except Summary 34, 36-37, 42, 44, 48

Season 3 : 49-73 (25)
Complete Guide & VDO
Except Summary 55, 57-64, 66-67, 69-73

Season 4 : 74-97 (24)
Complete Guide
Except Summary 74-76, 78-80, 82-84, 86-87,89, 91-92, 94-95, 97 & VDO 6, 13, 20-24

Season 5 : 98-121 (24)
Complete Guide
Except Summary 103-104, 106-107, 109-110, 113-114, 117-119, 121

Season 6 : 122-146 (25)
Complete Guide
Except Summary 123-127, 129-133, 137, 139-146

Season 7 : 147-171 (25)
Complete Guide
Except Summary 147-148, 150,154, 158-161, 164-165, 168, 170-171

Season 8 : 172-195 (24)
Complete Guide & Summary

Season 9 : 196-219 (24)
Complete Guide
Except Summary 196-197, 201, 208-219

Season 10 : 220-239 (20)
Complete Guide
Except Summary 222, 225-226, 228-230, 236-237


Friends Episode Guide
Season 1 : 1-24 (24)
1. Pilot. The One Where Monica Gets a Roommate (a.k.a. Pilot)
First aired: 9/22/1994
Writer: David Crane, Marta Kauffman
Director: James Burrows
Guest star: Cynthia Mann (The Waitress) , John Allen Nelson (Paul the Wine Guy), Clea Lewis (Franny), Barry Hine (The Guy in the Coffee House [DVD only])
Global rating: 9.0

This is the one where it all began... Rachel leaves Barry at the altar, meets the gang, and moves in with Monica. Monica, meanwhile, sleeps with Paul the Wine Guy, and Ross is reeling from his divorce from Carol, who has become a lesbian.

2. The One with the Sonogram at the End
First aired: 9/29/1994
Writer: David Crane, Marta Kauffman
Director: James Burrows
Guest star: Christina Pickles (Judy Geller), Jessica Hecht (Susan Bunch), Mitchell Whitfield (Barry Farber), Elliott Gould (Jack Geller), James Michael Tyler (Gunther [uncredited]) , Anita Barone (Carol Willick), Christopher Miranda (Bobby), Joan Pringle (Dr. Oberman), Merrill Markoe (Marsha)
Global rating: 8.7

Carol, Ross's lesbian ex-wife, tells him at work that she is pregnant with his child, Monica nearly has a breakdown when her parents come for dinner, and Rachel finds out that Barry and her maid of honor Mindy, went on her honeymoon.

3. The One with the Thumb
First aired: 10/6/1994
Writer: Mike Sikowitz, Jeffrey Astrof
Director: James Burrows
Guest star: Geoffrey Lower (Alan), Beth Grant (Lizzie), Jenifer Lewis (Paula)
Global rating: 8.7

This is the one where everyone likes Monica's new boyfriend way more than she does, Chandler starts smoking again, and Phoebe finds a thumb in a can of soda.

4. The One with George Stephanopoulos
First aired: 10/13/1994
Writer: Alexa Junge
Director: James Burrows
Guest star: Mary Pat Gleason (Nurse Sizemore), Marianne Hagan (Joanne), Michele Maika (Kiki), Leesa Bryte (Leslie), Sean Whalen (Pizza Guy), Benjamin Caya (Bratty Boy)
Global rating: 8.8

This is the one where Ross mourns the anniversary of losing his virginity to Carol while at a hockey game with the guys. Rachel gets her first paycheck, the girls have a slumber party, and George Stephanopoulos's pizza is delivered to Monica by mistake.

5. The One with the East German Laundry Detergent
First aired: 10/20/1994
Writer: Jeff Strauss, Jeff Greenstein
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Maggie Wheeler (Janice) , Camille Saviola (Horrible Woman), Kim Gillingham (Angela), Jack Armstrong (Bob)
Global rating: 8.9

This is the one where Joey tries to make an old girlfriend jealous and tricks Monica into posing as his new girlfriend, Ross teaches Rachel how to do laundry, and Chandler recruits Phoebe to break up with Janice for him.

6. The One with the Butt
First aired: 10/27/1994
Writer: Ira Ungerleider, Adam Chase
Director: Arlene Sanford
Guest star: June Gable (Estelle Leonard [DVD only]) , Sofia Milos (Aurora)
Global rating: 8.6

Chandler starts dating a beautiful woman, who is not only married, but has another boyfriend. Chandler is thrilled at the prospect of having "all the fun but none of the responsibility," but eventually learns that it's not all it's cracked up to be. And, speaking of cracks, Joey gets cast as Al Pacino's "butt-double" and gets fired for overacting.

7. The One with the Blackout
First aired: 11/3/1994
Writer: Mike Sikowitz, Jeffrey Astrof
Director: James Burrows
Guest star: Larry Hankin (Mr. Heckles), Cosimo Fusco (Paolo)
Global rating: 9.2

There's a blackout in the city, Chandler gets stuck in an ATM vestibule with Jill Goodacre, and Ross attempts to tell Rachel that he has feelings for her.

8. The One Where Nana Dies Twice
First aired: 11/10/1994
Writer: Marta Kauffman, David Crane
Director: James Burrows
Guest star: Christina Pickles (Judy Geller), Elliott Gould (Jack Geller) , Elinor Donahue (Aunt Lillian), Nancy Cassaro (Shelly), Stuart Fratkin (Lowell), Carolyn Lowery (Andrea), Marilyn Tokuda (Nurse)
Global rating: 8.6

Nana dies twice, Monica and her mother come to an understanding, Ross falls into an empty grave, and everyone at Chandler's office thinks he's gay.

9. The One Where Underdog Gets Away
First aired: 11/17/1994
Writer: Jeff Strauss, Jeff Greenstein
Director: James Burrows
Guest star: James Michael Tyler (Gunther [uncredited]), Jane Sibbett (Carol Willick), Jessica Hecht (Susan Bunch) , Max Wright (Terry), Lara Harris (Obsession Girl)
Global rating: 8.7

Monica burns her first Thanksgiving dinner as the Underdog balloon gets away, Joey become a poster boy for VD, and Ross sings to his unborn child.

10. The One with the Monkey
First aired: 12/15/1994
Writer: Adam Chase, Ira Ungerleider
Director: Peter Bonerz
Guest star: James Michael Tyler (Gunther [uncredited]), Hank Azaria (David), Maggie Wheeler (Janice) , Vincent Ventresca (Fun Bobby), Wayne Pere (Max), Sarah MacDonnell (Sandy)
Global rating: 8.6

The gang makes and breaks a pact to celebrate New Year's Eve without dates. Ross compensates for his loneliness by getting a roommate - a monkey named Marcel whom everyone adores. (Well, everyone except Monica, who can't get past the feces-throwing thing.) Phoebe faces a difficult decision when she meets a shy physicist who's thinking about giving up a fellowship in Minsk to stay with her.

11. The One with Mrs. Bing
First aired: 1/5/1995
Writer: Alexa Junge
Director: James Burrows
Guest star: James Michael Tyler (Gunther [uncredited]), Morgan Fairchild (Nora Tyler Bing), Cosimo Fusco (Paolo) , David Sederholm (Coma Guy)
Global rating: 8.7

Chandler's romance novelist mom comes to New York to visit him and he's not sure how he feels about it, especially after Joey catches Mrs. Bing and Ross kissing. Meanwhile, Monica and Phoebe compete for the "attention" of Coma Guy, who gets hit by an ambulance after Monica woo-woo's at him on the street.

12. The One with the Dozen Lasagnas
First aired: 1/12/1995
Writer: Jeffrey Astrof, Mike Sikowitz, Adam Chase, Ira Ungerleider, Ira Ungerleider, Adam Chase
Director: Paul Lazarus
Guest star: James Michael Tyler (Gunther [uncredited]), Jane Sibbett (Carol Willick), Jessica Hecht (Susan Bunch), Cosimo Fusco (Paolo), Cynthia Mann (Jasmine) , Jo Jean Pagano (Customer)
Global rating: 8.8

Everyone knows the sex of Ross's baby except for Ross, who doesn't want to find out until it's born. Rachel's relationship with Paulo 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. The One with the Boobies
First aired: 1/19/1995
Writer: Alexa Junge
Director: Alan Myerson
Guest star: Robert Costanzo (Joey Tribbiani, Sr.), Lee Garlington (Ronni), Fisher Stevens (Roger), Brenda Vaccaro (Gloria Tribbiani)
Global rating: 9.1

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 guy named Roger.

14. The One with the Candy Hearts
First aired: 2/9/1995
Writer: Bill Lawrence
Director: James Burrows
Guest star: Jessica Hecht (Susan Bunch), Jane Sibbett (Carol Willick), Maggie Wheeler (Janice) , Heather Medway (Kristen), Nancy Valen (Lorraine), Larry Poindexter (Fireman Dave), Jay Acovone (Fireman Charlie), Joel Gretsch (Fireman Ed)
Global rating: 8.7

Ross's first date in nine years is on Valentine's Day with a beautiful neighbour. Susan and Carol, also out on a romantic date; end up at the same restaurant. Joey sets Chandler up on a blind date - with Janice. And Phoebe, Rachel and Monica decide to spend the holiday building a boyfriend bonfire in their apartment.

15. The One with the Stoned Guy
First aired: 2/16/1995
Writer: Jeff Greenstein, Jeff Strauss
Director: Alan Myerson
Guest star: James Michael Tyler (Gunther [uncredited]), Cynthia Mann (Jasmine), Dorien Wilson (Mr. Douglas) , Melora Hardin (Celia), Fritzi Burr (Mrs. Tedlock)
Global rating: 8.7

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 wants to meet his pee-pee, but only if he'll talk dirty to her.

16. The One with Two Parts (1)
First aired: 2/23/1995
Writer: David Crane, Marta Kauffman
Director: Michael Lembeck
Guest star: James Michael Tyler (Gunther [uncredited]), Dorien Wilson (Mr. Douglas), Jane Sibbett (Carol Willick), Jessica Hecht (Susan Bunch), Larry Hankin (Mr. Heckles) , Jennifer Grant (Nina), Michele Lamar Richards (The Lamaze Instructor), Patty Tiffany (Woman)
Global rating: 8.6

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. And Ross has doubts about parenthood when he attends Lamaze classes with Carol and Susan.

17. The One with Two Parts (2)
First aired: 2/23/1995
Writer: David Crane, Marta Kauffman
Director: Michael Lembeck
Guest star: James Michael Tyler (Gunther [uncredited]), Elliott Gould (Jack Geller) , Alaina Reed Hall (Admissions Woman), Baillie Gerstein (Customer [DVD only])
Global rating: 8.9

After weeks of procrastinating, Rachel finally takes down the Christmas light on their balcony, only to fall off the balcony and sprain her ankle. At the hospital, Rachel - who has no insurance - cajoles Monica into trading identities so she can use Monica's coverage.

18. The One with All the Poker
First aired: 3/2/1995
Writer: Jeffrey Astrof, Mike Sikowitz
Director: James Burrows
Guest star: Beverly Garland (Aunt Iris)
Global rating: 9.1

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. The One Where the Monkey Gets Away
First aired: 3/9/1995
Writer: Jeffrey Astrof, Mike Sikowitz
Director: Peter Bonerz
Guest star: James Michael Tyler (Gunther [uncredited]), Larry Hankin (Mr. Heckles), Mitchell Whitfield (Barry Farber) , Megan Cavanaugh (Luisa), Angela Visser (Samantha), Elisabeth Sjoli (Tia)
Global rating: 8.7

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, the ex-Mr. Potato Head, barges into the apartment declaring his love for her.

20. The One with the Evil Orthodontist
First aired: 4/6/1995
Writer: Doty Abrams
Director: Peter Bonerz
Guest star: James Michael Tyler (Gunther [uncredited]), Mitchell Whitfield (Barry Farber) , Jennifer Grey (Mindy), Lynn Clark (Danielle), Christopher Miranda (Bobby)
Global rating: 8.4

Rachel and Barry start dating again, which is kind of awkward because he's now engaged to Mindy, who wants Rachel to be her maid of honour. But when Rachel finds out that Mindy and Barry had an affair while she was engaged to Barry, the two women decide to give Barry what for. Meanwhile, Chandler goes nuts when a woman he likes won't return his phone calls.

21. The One with the Fake Monica
First aired: 4/27/1995
Writer: Adam Chase, Ira Ungerleider
Director: Gail Mancuso
Guest star: Christina Pickles (Judy Geller [DVD only]), James Michael Tyler (Gunther [uncredited]) , Claudia Shear (Fake Monica), Karla Tamburrelli (The Teacher), Harry Shearer (Dr. Baldharar), Philip Rayburn Smith (The Actor), Spencer Cherashore (The Waiter [DVD only])
Global rating: 8.4

When Monica's credit card is stolen, she, along with Phoebe and Rachel, decide to catch the thief. 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.

22. The One with the Ick Factor
First aired: 5/4/1995
Writer: Alexa Junge
Director: Robby Benson
Guest star: James Michael Tyler (Gunther [uncredited]) , Stan Kirsch (Ethan), Darryl Sivad (Office Worker #2)
Global rating: 8.7

After losing his virginity to her, Monica's boyfriend Young Ethan reveals that he's a high school 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. The One with the Birth
First aired: 5/11/1995
Writer: David Crane, Marta Kauffman, Jeff Greenstein, Jeff Strauss
Director: James Burrows
Guest star: Jane Sibbett (Carol Willick), Jessica Hecht (Susan Bunch) , Leah Remini (Lydia), June Gable (The Nurse), Carlo Imperato (Roy), Jackie Bright (The Janitor)
Global rating: 8.9

As Monica's biological clock ticks away like a time bomb, Carol goes into labor. 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's about to give birth to the baby. And Rachel flirts with an OB/GYN who has a love-hate relationship with women's private parts.

24. The One Where Rachel Finds Out
First aired: 5/18/1995
Writer: Chris Brown
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Guest star: Lauren Tom (Julie) , Corinne Bohrer (Melanie), Tommy Blaze (Carl), Kerrie Klark (Flight Representative), Laura Silverman (Marie)
Global rating: 9.2

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.

Season 2 : 25-48 (24)
25. The One with Ross's New Girlfriend
First aired: 9/21/1995
Writer: Mike Sikowitz, Jeffrey Astrof
Director: Michael Lembeck
Guest star: Lauren Tom (Julie), Cosimo Fusco (Paolo) , Buck Kartalian (Frankie)
Global rating: 9.1

Rachel waits patiently at the airport for Ross, not knowing he is returning with a new girlfriend, Julie. Meanwhile, after giving Joey and Chandler new haircuts, Phoebe is persuaded to cut Monica's hair, but gives her an awful haircut. And Joey learns that his tailor is a very naughty man.

26. The One with the Breast Milk
First aired: 9/28/1995
Writer: Ira Ungerleider, Adam Chase
Director: Michael Lembeck
Guest star: Lauren Tom (Julie), Jane Sibbett (Carol Willick), Jessica Hecht (Susan Bunch), James Michael Tyler (Gunther [uncredited]) , Joel Beeson (Hombre Guy), Emily Procter (Annabel), Richard Lyons (Man), Stan Sellers (Manager), Lou Wills (Customer)
Global rating: 8.9

The guys are uncomfortable with Carol's breast milk and Rachel is uncomfortable with Monica's growing friendship with Julie. Meanwhile, Joey competes with a fellow cologne spritzer for the affections of a beautiful colleague.

27. The One Where Heckles Dies
First aired: 10/5/1995
Writer: Vanessa McCarthy, Scott Silveri, Seth Kurland, Michael Curtis, Greg Malins
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Guest star: Larry Hankin (Mr. Heckles), Michael G. Hagerty (Mr. Treeger), Maggie Wheeler (Janice) , Danny Dayton (Buddy Doyle)
Global rating: 8.9

After 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. Ross and Phoebe have a dispute over the progression of evolution.

28. The One with Phoebe's Husband
First aired: 10/12/1995
Writer: Alexa Junge
Director: Gail Mancuso
Guest star: Lauren Tom (Julie), James Michael Tyler (Gunther [uncredited]) , Janice Davies (Woman on Bench), Steve Zahn (Duncan)
Global rating: 8.6

The gang is amazed to learn that Phoebe married a gay Canadian ice dancer to help him get his green card. And Ross seeks relationship advice from Rachel after revealing that he and Julie have yet to consummate their relationship.

29. The One with Five Steaks and an Eggplant
First aired: 10/19/1995
Writer: Chris Brown
Director: Ellen Gittelsohn
Guest star: James Michael Tyler (Gunther [uncredited]) , Chris Young (I) (Steven Fishman), Brittney Powell (Jade), Spencer Cherashore (Waiter)
Global rating: 8.9

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.

30. The One with the Baby on the Bus
First aired: 11/2/1995
Writer: Betsy Borns
Director: Gail Mancuso
Guest star: James Michael Tyler (Gunther [uncredited]) , Max Wright (Terry), Victor Raider-Wexler (Doctor), Catherine Bell (Robin), Hugh Dane (Jim), Jennifer Sommerfeld (Becky)
Global rating: 9.0

When Ross has an allergic reaction to Monica's kiwi-lime pie, Chandler and Joey are asked to baby-sit Ross's son Ben. They use Ben to help them try and pick up girls. Phoebe loses her Central Perk singing gig to a professional singer.

31. The One Where Ross Finds Out
First aired: 11/9/1995
Writer: Michael Borkow
Director: Peter Bonerz
Guest star: Lauren Tom (Julie) , Fritzi Burr (Pet Shop Owner [DVD only]), Arye Gross (Michael), Barry Diamond (Phone Guy), Marcus D. Jacques (Waiter)
Global rating: 9.4

A drunken Rachel is persuaded to call Ross and reveals her feelings for him on his answering machine. And 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.

32. The One with the List
First aired: 11/16/1995
Writer: David Crane, Marta Kauffman
Director: Mary Kay Place
Guest star: Lauren Tom (Julie), James Michael Tyler (Gunther [uncredited])
Global rating: 9.0

Ross must choose between Rachel and Julie and enlists Joey and Chandler's help in making a list of the pros and cons of each. Big mistake. Meanwhile, Monica gets a job making food with a synthetic chocolate substitute called Mockolate.

33. The One with Phoebe's Dad
First aired: 12/14/1995
Writer: Mike Sikowitz, Jeffrey Astrof
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Guest star: Michael G. Hagerty (Mr. Treeger), James Michael Tyler (Gunther) , Audra Lindley (Frances)
Global rating: 8.8

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 and tries to track down her real father. Chandler and Joey wait too late to shop for presents.

34. The One with Russ
First aired: 1/4/1996
Writer: Ira Ungerleider
Director: Thomas Schlamme
Guest star: Lauren Tom (Julie), June Gable (Estelle Leonard) , Vincent Ventresca (Fun Bobby), Scott Stewart (Waiter)
Global rating: 8.5

Monica gets back together with Fun Bobby and encourages him to stop drinking. 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.

35. The One with the Lesbian Wedding
First aired: 1/18/1996
Writer: Doty Abrams
Director: Thomas Schlamme
Guest star: Marlo Thomas (Sandra Green), Jane Sibbett (Carol Willick), Jessica Hecht (Susan Bunch) , Phil Leeds (Mr. Adelman), Candice Gingrich (The Minister), Symba Smith (Chrissy), Lea DeLaria (Woman)
Global rating: 8.8

Ross's ex and her lesbian lover tie the knot, 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 mom comes to visit and drops a bombshell.

36. The One After the Super Bowl (1)
First aired: 1/28/1996
Writer: Michael Borkow
Director: Michael Lembeck
Guest star: Dan Castellaneta (The Zookeeper), Fred Willard (Mr. Lipson), Sean Masterson ("Monkeyshine" Guy), Tahj Mowry (Kid), Elliot Woods (Waiter), Karen Kruschke (Coma Woman)
Global rating: 9.0

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, who turns out to be a stalker who thinks that the happenings on Days of Our Lives are real. Phoebe is asked to sing for the children at the library, but their parents are horrified by her lyrics.

37. The One After the Super Bowl (2)
First aired: 1/28/1996
Writer: Mike Sikowitz, Jeffrey Astrof
Director: Michael Lembeck
Guest star: Lisa Roberts Gillan (Production Assistant [uncredited]), Seth Isler (Monkey Trainer), Steven M. Porter (Security Guard)
Global rating: 9.1

Rachel and Monica compete for the affections of Jean-Claude Van Damme after meeting him on a movie set. Chandler meets a former schoolmate, a makeup artist, who seems to have the hots for him. An excited Joey gets a role as an extra in the movie and Ross and Marcel go on a whirlwind tour of the city.

38. The One with the Prom Video
First aired: 2/1/1996
Writer: Alexa Junge
Director: James Burrows
Guest star: Elliott Gould (Jack Geller), Christina Pickles (Judy Geller) , Patrick Kerr (The Manager), Lou Thornton (Gail), Tim Bohn (Jonathan), Michael Bower (Roy Gublick)
Global rating: 9.4

After getting his big break, with Days of Our Lives, Joey pays Chandler back with $812 and an extremely tacky bracelet. Also, an unemployed Monica is hard up for money. And Monica and Rachel's prom video reveals Monica's former girth, Rachel's former nose and the way Ross has always felt about Rachel. This video brings Rachel to forgive Ross for the list.

39. The One Where Ross and Rachel...You Know
First aired: 2/8/1996
Writer: Greg Malins, Michael Curtis
Director: Michael Lembeck
Guest star: Tom Selleck (Dr. Richard Burke) , Greg Malins (Priest)
Global rating: 9.3

Joey buys a big screen TV and two leather recliners with his newfound money. Monica has a catering job for a friend of her parents, the attractive Dr. Richard Burke. Ross and Rachel attempt to have their first real date, but it's difficult for Rachel to overcome their long friendship.

40. The One Where Joey Moves Out
First aired: 2/15/1996
Writer: Betsy Borns
Director: Michael Lembeck
Guest star: Tom Selleck (Dr. Richard Burke), Elliott Gould (Jack Geller), Christina Pickles (Judy Geller) , Audrie Neenan (Emily), Warren Berlinger (Bob), Josie DiVincenzo (Tattoo Artist), Stephen Samuels (Arik)
Global rating: 8.9

After having a fight with Chandler, Joey decides to move out. Rachel and Phoebe decide to get tattoos. And on his birthday, Mr. Geller receives the unsettling news that his best friend, Richard, and his daughter, Monica, are dating.

41. The One Where Eddie Moves In
First aired: 2/22/1996
Writer: Adam Chase
Director: Michael Lembeck
Guest star: Adam Goldberg (Eddie Menuek) , Dee Dee Rescher (The Record Producer), Linda Lutz (Horrible Woman)
Global rating: 8.9

Phoebe is discovered by a record producer who wants to make "Smelly Cat" a video. 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 has a new roommate.

42. The One Where Dr. Ramoray Dies
First aired: 3/21/1996
Writer: Alexa Junge, Michael Borkow
Director: Michael Lembeck
Guest star: Tom Selleck (Dr. Richard Burke), Adam Goldberg (Eddie Menuek) , Brian Posehn (Messenger), James E. Reilly (Writer), Mary Gallagher (Tilly)
Global rating: 8.9

Joey finds out the hard way that it's not wise to boast false things: His soap opera character gets dropped down an elevator shaft. Phoebe helps Chandler bond with his new roommate...much to Chandler's horror. And sexual history dominates the discussion between two couples--Monica and Richard, and Ross and Rachel.

43. The One Where Eddie Won't Go
First aired: 3/28/1996
Writer: Michael Curtis, Greg Malins
Director: Michael Lembeck
Guest star: Adam Goldberg (Eddie Menuek), June Gable (Estelle Leonard), James Michael Tyler (Gunther) , Jason Graae (Casting Director), Tim Hutchinson (Supervisor)
Global rating: 9.1

Creeped out by his bizarre new roommate, Chandler demands he move out. Eddie agrees...but doesn't go. Joey has trouble coming to grips with the death of Dr. Drake 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."

44. The One Where Old Yeller Dies
First aired: 4/4/1996
Writer: Michael Curtis, Greg Malins, Adam Chase
Director: Michael Lembeck
Guest star: Tom Selleck (Dr. Richard Burke), Jane Sibbett (Carol Willick-Bunch), Jessica Hecht (Susan Willick-Bunch)
Global rating: 8.8

Phoebe's world view is shattered when she learns how "Old Yeller" really ends. Monica becomes jealous when Richard begins going out with other people, namely Joey and Chandler. And Rachel becomes upset when she learns that Ross has planned their whole life together.

45. The One with the Bullies
First aired: 4/25/1996
Writer: Sebastian Jones, Brian Buckner
Director: Michael Lembeck
Guest star: Giovanni Ribisi (Frank Buffay Jr.), James Michael Tyler (Gunther) , Peter DeLuise (Carl), Nicky Katt (Arthur), Laraine Newman (Mrs. Buffay)
Global rating: 8.7

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 go visit her birth father.

46. The One with the Two Parties
First aired: 5/2/1996
Writer: Alexa Junge
Director: Michael Lembeck
Guest star: Marlo Thomas (Sandra Green), Ron Leibman (Dr. Leonard Green), James Michael Tyler (Gunther) , Nancy Rubin (Guest), Lewis Dix (Man)
Global rating: 9.1

The gang plans a surprise party for Rachel, but the real surprise is when both of her parents, who recently separated, show up for the party. The gang thinks fast and throws two separate parties, but complications inevitably ensue.

47. The One with the Chicken Pox
First aired: 5/9/1996
Writer: Brown Mandell
Director: Michael Lembeck
Guest star: Tom Selleck (Dr. Richard Burke), Dorien Wilson (Mr. Douglas) , Mary-Pat Green (Jeannie), Steve Park (Scott)
Global rating: 8.7

Phoebe catches chicken pox just as her old flame Ryan 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 trying to not scratch. 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 screwup. Monica is upset that Richard doesn't have a "thing": an unexplainable quirk. He eventually comes up with one to ease her mind.

48. The One with Barry and Mindy's Wedding
First aired: 5/16/1996
Writer: Brown Mandell, Ira Ungerleider
Director: Michael Lembeck
Guest star: Tom Selleck (Dr. Richard Burke), Maggie Wheeler (Janice), Mitchell Whitfield (Barry Farber) , Jana Marie Hupp (Mindy), Peter Spears (Joel), Fritzi Burr (Mrs. Weinberg), Jackie Bright (Mr. Weinberg), Mindy Sterling (Wedding Planner)
Global rating: 8.8

Rachel agrees to be maid of honor at her ex-fiancé'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.

Season 3 : 49-73 (25)
49. The One with the Princess Leia Fantasy
First aired: 9/16/1996
Writer: Greg Malins, Michael Curtis
Director: Gail Mancuso
Guest star: Maggie Wheeler (Janice), Christina Pickles (Judy Geller), Elliott Gould (Jack Geller)
Global rating: 8.9

Ross reveals a fantasy to Rachel involving a certain Star Wars character. Monica suffers from insomnia after her breakup with Richard. And Chandler, back together with Janice, wants Joey to bond with her.

50. The One Where No One's Ready
First aired: 9/26/1996
Writer: Ira Ungerleider
Director: Gail Mancuso
Guest star: Tom Selleck (Dr. Richard Burke [voice] [uncredited]) , Peter Dennis (Sherman Whitfield)
Global rating: 9.3

Ross is in a hurry to get everyone dressed for an important banquet at the museum, but no one is co-operating.

51. The One with the Jam
First aired: 10/3/1996
Writer: Wil Calhoun
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Guest star: Maggie Wheeler (Janice), James Michael Tyler (Gunther [uncredited])
Global rating: 8.7

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 insemination through a sperm bank.

52. The One with the Metaphorical Tunnel
First aired: 10/10/1996
Writer: Alexa Junge
Director: Steve Zuckerman
Guest star: Jane Sibbett (Carol Willick-Bunch), Jessica Hecht (Susan Willick-Bunch), Maggie Wheeler (Janice), Charlie Allen (Ben Geller-Willick-Bunch), Jack Allen (Ben Geller-Willick-Bunch), James Michael Tyler (Gunther [uncredited]) , Edo Azran (Young Ross Geller), Sierra Dawn Hill (Young Monica Geller)
Global rating: 8.6

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.

53. The One with Frank Jr.
First aired: 10/17/1996
Writer: Shana Goldberg-Meehan, Scott Silveri
Director: Steve Zuckerman
Guest star: Giovanni Ribisi (Frank Buffay Jr.), Cynthia Mann (Jasmine)
Global rating: 8.6

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.

54. The One with the Flashback
First aired: 10/31/1996
Writer: Marta Kauffman, David Crane
Director: Peter Bonerz
Guest star: Larry Hankin (Mr. Heckles), Maggie Wheeler (Janice) , John Lehr (Eric), Michele Maika (Kiki), Marissa Ribisi (Betsy), Christy L Medrano (Waitress)
Global rating: 9.0

When Janice asks the gang if any of them have ever slept together, the friends flash back to a time three years before.

55. The One with the Race Car Bed
First aired: 11/7/1996
Writer: Seth Kurland
Director: Gail Mancuso
Guest star: Ron Leibman (Dr. Leonard Green), Maggie Wheeler (Janice), James Michael Tyler (Gunther) , Khalil Kain (Cal), Mark Cohen (The Mattress King), Rosey Brown (Delivery Man), Simon Harvey (Jester), Shashi Bhatia (Acting Student #1), Steven Harad (Acting Student #2)
Global rating: 8.8

When Monica buys a new bed from Janice's soon-to-be-ex-husband, "The Mattress King," the wrong one is delivered. Rachel's attempts to have her father and Ross bond fail, until she stops trying. Joey gets a job teaching a soap opera acting class.

56. The One with the Giant Poking Device
First aired: 11/14/1996
Writer: Adam Chase
Director: Gail Mancuso
Guest star: James Michael Tyler (Gunther), Maggie Wheeler (Janice), Charlie Allen (Ben Geller-Willick-Bunch), Jack Allen (Ben Geller-Willick-Bunch)
Global rating: 8.9

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.

57. The One with the Football
First aired: 11/21/1996
Writer: Ira Ungerleider
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Guest star: Susanna Voltaire (Margha)
Global rating: 9.2

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 model and Ross and Monica argue over winning in a case of sibling rivalry.

58. The One Where Rachel Quits
First aired: 12/12/1996
Writer: Michael Curtis, Greg Malins
Director: Terry Hughes
Guest star: James Michael Tyler (Gunther) , Mae Whitman (Sarah Tuttle), Shelley Berman (Mr. Kaplan Jr.), Kyla Pratt (Carla Nichols), Romy Rosemont (Troop Leader), Gene Crane (Christmas Tree Customer)
Global rating: 8.6

Rachel makes a rash decision after Gunther tells her she needs to be retrained. Phoebe tries to help Joey when he gets a job selling Christmas trees. And Ross accidentally breaks a girl's leg and tries to make it up to her.

59. The One Where Chandler Can't Remember Which Sister
First aired: 1/9/1997
Writer: Alexa Junge
Director: Terry Hughes
Guest star: Steven Eckholdt (Mark Robinson) , Shelley Berman (Mr. Kaplan Jr.), Mimi Lieber (Mary Therese Tribbiani), Alex Meneses (Cookie Tribbiani), Penny Santon (Nonna Tribbiani), K.J. Steinberg (Gina Tribbiani), Lisa Melilli (Dina Tribbiani), Holly Gagnier (Mary Angela Tribbiani [uncredited])
Global rating: 8.7

Ross is suspicious about Rachel's possible job offer from a good-looking stranger. And a drunken Chandler fools around with one of Joey's sisters, but can't remember which one.

60. The One with All the Jealousy
First aired: 1/16/1997
Writer: Doty Abrams
Director: Robby Benson
Guest star: Steven Eckholdt (Mark Robinson), James Michael Tyler (Gunther) , Obba Babatunde (The Director), Carlos Gomez (Julio), Wendy Schaal (Jeanine), Hillary Matthews (Nancy)
Global rating: 8.5

Ross becomes jealous when he thinks he catches Rachel's new coworker 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.

61. The One Where Monica and Richard Are Just Friends
First aired: 1/30/1997
Writer: Michael Borkow
Director: Robby Benson
Guest star: Tom Selleck (Dr. Richard Burke), James Michael Tyler (Gunther) , Markus Flanagan (Robert), Gina Hecht (Richard's Date), Steven Harad (Clerk)
Global rating: 8.9

Monica's willpower is tested when she runs into Richard at the video store. Joey agrees to read Little Women while Rachel agrees to read The Shining. And Phoebe's athletic date has a problem with short shorts.

62. The One with Phoebe's Ex-Partner
First aired: 2/6/1997
Writer: Wil Calhoun
Director: Robby Benson
Guest star: Steven Eckholdt (Mark Robinson), James Michael Tyler (Gunther) , E. G. Daily (Leslie)
Global rating: 8.3

Phoebe is reunited with her former singing partner, who thinks "Smelly Cat" has hit potential. Chandler dates a woman with a prosthetic leg. And Rachel's new job continues to put a strain on her relationship with Ross.

63. The One Where Ross and Rachel Take a Break (1)
First aired: 2/13/1997
Writer: Michael Borkow
Director: James Burrows
Guest star: Steven Eckholdt (Mark Robinson), Laura Dean (Sophie) , Stephen Kearney (Mischa), Jim Pirri (Sergei), Angela Featherstone (Chloe), Maury Ginsberg (Isaac)
Global rating: 8.9

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. And Chandler and Joey ponder a ménage a trois with a woman who seems hot for both of them.

64. The One with the Morning After (2)
First aired: 2/20/1997
Writer: Marta Kauffman, David Crane
Director: James Burrows
Guest star: James Michael Tyler (Gunther), Cynthia Mann (Jasmine) , Angela Featherstone (Chloe), Maury Ginsberg (Isaac)
Global rating: 9.2

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.

65. The One Without the Ski Trip
First aired: 3/6/1997
Writer: Shana Goldberg-Meehan, Scott Silveri
Director: Sam Simon
Guest star: Jane Sibbett (Carol Willick-Bunch)
Global rating: 8.7

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.

66. The One with the Hypnosis Tape
First aired: 3/13/1997
Writer: Seth Kurland
Director: Robby Benson
Guest star: Jon Favreau (Pete Becker), Giovanni Ribisi (Frank Buffay Jr.), Debra Jo Rupp (Alice Knight), James Michael Tyler (Gunther) , Jeffrey David Brooks (Trent)
Global rating: 9.0

A desperate Monica agrees to a date with one of her restaurant customers, who turns out to be very, very well-off. Phoebe's half-brother visits and announces he is getting married to a much, much older woman. And Chandler uses a hypnosis tape to quit smoking, with surprising results.

67. The One with the Tiny T-Shirt
First aired: 3/27/1997
Writer: Adam Chase
Director: Terry Hughes
Guest star: Steven Eckholdt (Mark Robinson), Jon Favreau (Pete Becker), Dina Meyer (Kate Miller), James Michael Tyler (Gunther) , Reg Rogers (The Director), Ethel Ayler (Hospital Administrator)
Global rating: 8.7

Rachel goes on her first date after splitting from Ross...and it's with Mark. Joey develops a crush on his costar in his new play. And Monica continues to date Pete, even though she is still not attracted to him.

68. The One with the Dollhouse
First aired: 4/10/1997
Writer: Wil Calhoun
Director: Terry Hughes
Guest star: Dina Meyer (Kate Miller), Laura Dean (Sophie), Alison La Placa (Joanna) , Reg Rogers (The Director), Jennifer Milmore (Lauren)
Global rating: 8.6

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, which Monica doesn't want Phoebe to play with.

69. The One with a Chick and a Duck
First aired: 4/17/1997
Writer: Chris Brown (II)
Director: Michael Lembeck
Guest star: James Michael Tyler (Gunther), Jon Favreau (Pete Becker)
Global rating: 8.9

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.

70. The One with the Screamer
First aired: 4/24/1997
Writer: Scott Silveri, Shana Goldberg-Meehan
Director: Peter Bonerz
Guest star: Jon Favreau (Pete Becker), Dina Meyer (Kate Miller), June Gable (Estelle Leonard), James Michael Tyler (Gunther) , Reg Rogers (The Director), Jennifer Milmore (Lauren), Laura Cayouette (Caitlin), Jeffrey David Brooks (Stage Manager), Peter Bonerz (Theater Patron [uncredited])
Global rating: 8.6

At the premiere of Joey's big play; Ross alone concludes that Rachel's date is insane. Joey falls in love with Kate, but she gets a big job in Los Angeles and takes it. And poor Phoebe is on hold for days with a company she needs to talk to before her phone warranty expires.

71. The One with Ross's Thing
First aired: 5/1/1997
Writer: Andrew Reich, Ted Cohen
Director: Shelley Jensen
Guest star: Jon Favreau (Pete Becker) , Kevin McDonald (Guru Saj), Matt Battaglia (Vince), Robert Gant (Jason), Richard Gant (Dr. Rhodes), Carole Goldman (Woman), Doug Cooper (Fireman)
Global rating: 8.4

Afflicted with a mysterious skin condition on his butt, Ross seeks advice from Phoebe's herbalist. Phoebe can't choose between dating a fireman or a schoolteacher 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.

72. The One with the Ultimate Fighting Champion
First aired: 5/8/1997
Writer: Scott Silveri, Shana Goldberg-Meehan, Mark J. Kunerth, Pang-Ni Landrum
Director: Robby Benson
Guest star: Jon Favreau (Pete Becker), Christine Taylor (Bonnie), Sam McMurray (Doug) , James Hong (Hoshi), Steve Park (Phil), Joe O'Connor (Stevens), 'Big' John McCarthy (Referee), Bruce Buffer (Announcer)
Global rating: 8.3

To Monica's horror, Pete plans to be in an ultimate fight, 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 is slaphappy. Phoebe sets Ross up on a date with a woman who used to be bald.

73. The One at the Beach
First aired: 5/15/1997
Writer: Adam Chase, Mark J. Kunerth, Pang-Ni Landrum
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Christine Taylor (Bonnie), James Michael Tyler (Gunther), Teri Garr (Phoebe Abbott Sr.)
Global rating: 9.0

The gang goes to the beach. In search of her father, Phoebe meets a family friend 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 poker, 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.

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74. The One with the Jellyfish
First aired: 9/25/1997
Writer: Wil Calhoun
Director: Shelley Jensen
Guest star: Christine Taylor (Bonnie), Teri Garr (Phoebe Abbott Sr.)
Global rating: 9.2

Ross chooses between Rachel and his bald-headed girlfriend Bonnie. Phoebe struggles to deal with the revelation that her mother's friend is actually her mother. Monica gets stung by a jellyfish, forcing Chandler and Joey to step up to the plate in order to relieve her pain.

75. The One with the Cat
First aired: 10/2/1997
Writer: Jill Condon, Amy Toomin
Director: Shelley Jensen
Guest star: James Michael Tyler (Gunther) , Dan Gauthier (Chip), Matthew Kaminsky (Tony), Ken Weiler (Peter), Marc Unger (The Thief)
Global rating: 8.5

Phoebe believes that her adoptive mother's spirit resides in a cat that jumped into her guitar case in Central Perk. Monica goes on a date with Rachel's hunky high-school boyfriend, who was cool in high-school, but a failure now. And when Joey and Chandler decide to sell the entertainment center, Joey takes stupidity to a new level.

76. The One with the 'Cuffs
First aired: 10/9/1997
Writer: Seth Kurland
Director: Peter Bonerz
Guest star: Laura Dean (Sophie), Christina Pickles (Judy Geller), Alison La Placa (Joanna)
Global rating: 8.9

Monica caters a party for her mother, who still doesn't quite know how to talk to her daughter. Chandler's encounter with Rachel's boss leads to an embarrassing situation. And an encyclopedia salesman takes advantage of Joey.

77. The One with the Ballroom Dancing
First aired: 10/16/1997
Writer: Andrew Reich, Ted Cohen
Director: Gail Mancuso
Guest star: Michael G. Hagerty (Mr. Treeger) , Jason Brooks (Rick), Rhoda Gemignani (Mrs. Potter), E.J. Callahan (Mr. Simon), Brien Perry (Gym Employee), Christopher Carroll (Bank Officer), Amber Smith (Maria), Hope Allen (Karen Lambert), Cheryl Francis Harrington (Interviewer)
Global rating: 8.6

Joey attempts ballroom dancing in order to help Monica and Rachel keep their illegal sublet. Phoebe is attracted to one of her massage clients. And Chandler has trouble attempting to quit a gym.

78. The One with Joey's New Girlfriend
First aired: 10/30/1997
Writer: Michael Curtis, Greg Malins
Director: Gail Mancuso
Guest star: Paget Brewster (Kathy), James Michael Tyler (Gunther) , Brian "Fish" Smith (Josh), Laura Stepp (Amanda)
Global rating: 8.9

Chandler hits on a woman at Central Perk, not realizing she is Joey's new girlfriend. He soon realizes he is very attracted to, possibly in love, with her. Ross and Rachel play the jealousy game in their relationships. And Phoebe desperately tries to catch a cold after discovering that her voice is sexier and her singing better when she has phlegm in her throat.

79. The One with the Dirty Girl
First aired: 11/6/1997
Writer: Scott Silveri, Shana Goldberg-Meehan
Director: Shelley Jensen
Guest star: Paget Brewster (Kathy), James Michael Tyler (Gunther) , Rebecca Romijn (Cheryl), Gretchen Wyler (Mrs. Burkart)
Global rating: 8.8

Ross's new girlfriend seems nearly perfect until he visits her house and discovers that her apartment is incredibly dirty. Chandler helps Joey pick out a thoughtful present for Kathy's birthday. Rachel attempts to finish a crossword puzzle by herself. And Phoebe helps Monica cater a funeral.

80. The One Where Chandler Crosses the Line
First aired: 11/13/1997
Writer: Adam Chase
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Guest star: Paget Brewster (Kathy), James Michael Tyler (Gunther) , Tom Sullivan (Guy [DVD only])
Global rating: 9.0

Chandler must decide between the girl of his dreams and his best friend when he and Kathy share a passionate kiss. Needless to say, Joey is not happy to find out about Kathy and Chandler. And nobody wants to tell Ross how awful his keyboard playing is.

81. The One with Chandler in a Box
First aired: 11/20/1997
Writer: Michael Borkow
Director: Peter Bonerz
Guest star: Paget Brewster (Kathy), James Michael Tyler (Gunther) , Michael Vartan (Dr. Tim Burke), Marcy Goldman (Nurse)
Global rating: 9.2

Chandler agrees to spend Thanksgiving in a shipping crate as penance for kissing Kathy. The gang decides to give each other Secret Santa gifts. After Monica gets ice in her eye, she ends up visiting Richard's son, who is as attracted to Monica as his father was.

82. The One Where They're Going to Party!
First aired: 12/11/1997
Writer: Andrew Reich, Ted Cohen
Director: Peter Bonerz
Guest star: Laura Dean (Sophie), James Michael Tyler (Gunther), Alison La Placa (Joanna) , Taylor Negron (Allesandro), Richard Fancy (Mr. Posner), Jennifer Rhodes (Mrs. Lynch)
Global rating: 8.5

Chandler and Ross's college friend Gandalf is planning to come to town. Gandalf is "the party wizard." Ross and Chandler are very excited until Gandalf cancels. However, they decide to make their own party with Joey's help. Joanna squashes Rachel's chance at a promotion. And when Monica fills in for a friend as food critic for a small newspaper, she must decide between a steady job as head chef of a restaurant she panned or keeping her catering business with her friend Phoebe.

83. The One with the Girl from Poughkeepsie
First aired: 12/18/1997
Writer: Scott Silveri
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: James Michael Tyler (Gunther) , Fred Stoller (The Waiter), Jamie Kaler (Mike), Micheal DiMaggio (Drew), Shannon Maureen Brown (The Woman on the Train), Amy Smallman (The Kitchen Worker), Yasemin Bayton (The Poughkeepsie Woman), Vic Helford (The Conductor)
Global rating: 8.6

Ross must decide whether to continue dating a girl he must travel two-and-a-half hours to see. Chandler sets Rachel up with a coworker who misunderstands her intentions. Monica is being treated poorly by her new coworkers so she hires Joey just so she can fire him and show who's the boss. And Phoebe tries to write the perfect holiday song.

84. The One with Phoebe's Uterus
First aired: 1/8/1998
Writer: Seth Kurland
Director: David Steinberg
Guest star: Teri Garr (Phoebe Abbott Sr.), Giovanni Ribisi (Frank Buffay Jr.), Debra Jo Rupp (Alice Knight-Buffay), Paget Brewster (Kathy), James Michael Tyler (Gunther) , Sherri Shepherd (Rhonda), Miles Marsico (The Smart Kid), Jack Ong (The Older Scientist), Jim Bentley (Another Tour Guide), Chip Chinery (Another Scientist)
Global rating: 8.9

Phoebe considers her options when her brother visits with his new wife and asks her to carry their child. Joey works as a tour guide at Ross's museum and tries to tear down the walls between tour guides and scientists. And Chandler seeks advice from Monica and Rachel after he fears that he will not live up to Kathy's sexual expectations--especially since the last guy she slept with before him was Joey.

85. The One with the Embryos
First aired: 1/15/1998
Writer: Amy Toomin, Jill Condon
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Guest star: Giovanni Ribisi (Frank Buffay Jr.), Debra Jo Rupp (Alice Knight-Buffay) , Cindy Katz (Dr. Zane)
Global rating: 9.5

Joey and Chandler guess all the items that Monica and Rachel had in a bag after coming home from the market. This starts a competition between the boys and the girls, a question-answer game created by Ross. The team that knows the most about the other one wins. Meanwhile, Phoebe goes to the doctor to get the embryos implanted in her uterus.

86. The One with Rachel's Crush
First aired: 1/29/1998
Writer: Shana Goldberg-Meehan
Director: Dana deVally Piazza
Guest star: Tate Donovan (Joshua Burgin), Paget Brewster (Kathy) , Paxton Whitehead (Mr. Waltham)
Global rating: 8.7

Chandler can't deal with the fact that Kathy simulates sex, half-naked, in a play, with a very handsome man. After Rachel is demoted to personal shopper, she is in a hard place after she discovers that she likes a customer, but he won't ask her out. And Monica wants to play hostess again after telling Joey that since he now has the bigger apartment, he must constantly have company over.

87. The One with Joey's Dirty Day
First aired: 2/5/1998
Writer: Wil Calhoun
Director: Peter Bonerz
Guest star: Tate Donovan (Joshua Burgin), Helen Baxendale (Emily Waltham) , Paxton Whitehead (Mr. Waltham), Carlos Lacamara (The A.D.), Rocky McMurray (The Cigarette Guy)
Global rating: 8.8

After a three-day fishing trip with his dad, Joey is in a jam when he doesn't have time to take a shower before going to the set of Charlton Heston's new movie. Rachel, continuing to fawn over clothing shopper Joshua, sets Ross up with her boss's niece when she is unable to take her to the opera. Ross ends up spending a weekend in Vermont with the niece, Emily. And while Chandler is despondent after his breakup with Kathy, the girls take him to a strip club.

88. The One with All the Rugby
First aired: 2/26/1998
Writer: Wil Calhoun, Andrew Reich, Ted Cohen
Director: James Burrows
Guest star: Maggie Wheeler (Janice), Helen Baxendale (Emily Waltham) , Mark Thomas (I) (Liam), Adam Kendrick (Devon), Robin McDonald (Ticket Counter Attendant)
Global rating: 9.0

Ross takes on a rugby challenge from some old friends of Emily's from England in order to impress Emily. Meanwhile, Chandler runs into Janice and tries to avoid restarting his relationship with her.

89. The One with the Fake Party
First aired: 3/19/1998
Writer: Shana Goldberg-Meehan, Scott Silveri, Alicia Sky Varinaitis
Director: Michael Lembeck
Guest star: Tate Donovan (Joshua Burgin), James Michael Tyler (Gunther), Helen Baxendale (Emily Waltham)
Global rating: 8.8

With two days left until Emily's departure back to England, Rachel throws a fake party for her, just so that she can see Joshua outside of work. And a pregnant (vegetarian) Phoebe craves meat.

90. The One with the Free Porn
First aired: 3/26/1998
Writer: Mark J. Kunerth, Richard Goodman
Director: Michael Lembeck
Guest star: Giovanni Ribisi (Frank Buffay Jr.), Helen Baxendale (Emily Waltham), Debra Jo Rupp (Alice Knight-Buffay), Michael G. Hagerty (Mr. Treeger) , Shirley Jordan (The Doctor)
Global rating: 9.3

Chandler and Joey find an unscrambled porn channel on their TV and refuse to turn it off for fear of losing it. Meanwhile, Phoebe receives some surprising news and Monica helps Ross come to a decision regarding Emily.

91. The One with Rachel's New Dress
First aired: 4/2/1998
Writer: Jill Condon, Amy Toomin, Andrew Reich, Ted Cohen
Director: Gail Mancuso
Guest star: Tate Donovan (Joshua Burgin), Jane Sibbett (Carol Willick-Bunch), Helen Baxendale (Emily Waltham), Jessica Hecht (Susan Willick-Bunch), Debra Jo Rupp (Alice Knight-Buffay), Charlie Allen (Ben Geller-Willick-Bunch), Jack Allen (Ben Geller-Willick-Bunch) , John Bennett Perry (Mr. Burgin), Pat Crowley (Mrs. Burgin)
Global rating: 8.9

A very pregnant Phoebe is asked to name one of the triplets. Emily offers to show Susan around London. Rachel tries to prepare the perfect evening for herself and Joshua.

92. The One with All the Haste
First aired: 4/9/1998
Writer: Wil Calhoun, Scott Silveri
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Guest star: Helen Baxendale (Emily Waltham), James Michael Tyler (Gunther) , Michael Condor (The Singing Man)
Global rating: 9.1

Monica and Rachel are tired of their new apartment. Ross wants Emily to stay as she prepares to leave again. Phoebe is wearing "Santa" pants. Monica and Rachel try to bribe Joey and Chandler into giving up their apartment for Knicks tickets.

93. The One with All the Wedding Dresses
First aired: 4/16/1998
Writer: Adam Chase, Michael Curtis, Greg Malins
Director: Gail Mancuso
Guest star: Tate Donovan (Joshua Burgin), James Michael Tyler (Gunther) , Christina Moore (Marjorie), Anne Betancourt (The Saleslady), Thea Mann (Sleep Clinic Worker)
Global rating: 9.0

A snoring Joey is keeping Chandler awake, forcing Chandler to take him to a sleep clinic. Ross asks Monica to pick up Emily's wedding dress for him, and Monica decides to try it on for a bit.

94. The One with the Invitations
First aired: 4/23/1998
Writer: Seth Kurland
Director: Peter Bonerz
Guest star: Helen Baxendale (Emily Waltham)
Global rating: 8.1

Ross and Emily discuss who to invite to their wedding. He wants to invite Rachel while Emily thinks it's odd. Ross sends her an invitation anyway. The gang receives their invitations, all except for Chandler, as they reminisce about Ross and Rachel's up-and-down relationship. However, a very pregnant Phoebe can't go. Rachel wrestles with the idea of going to the wedding and after deciding against it, breaks down and cries on Monica's shoulder.

95. The One with the Worst Best Man Ever
First aired: 4/30/1998
Writer: Seth Kurland, Greg Malins, Michael Curtis
Director: Peter Bonerz
Guest star: Helen Baxendale (Emily Waltham), James Michael Tyler (Gunther), Cynthia Mann (Jasmine [DVD only]) , Lisa Rotondi (The Stripper), Rob Koch (The Doctor)
Global rating: 9.0

Phoebe is tired of being pregnant and experiencing major mood swings. Ross chooses Joey as his best man, so Joey begins planning a bachelor party (complete with strippers) while the girls decide to throw Phoebe a baby shower.

96. The One with Ross's Wedding (1)
First aired: 5/7/1998
Writer: Michael Borkow
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Guest star: Helen Baxendale (Emily Waltham) , Richard Branson (The Vendor), Pamela Kosh (The Saleslady [DVD only]), Olivia Williams (Felicity), Claudia Harrison (Emily's Bridesmaid [uncredited]), Mikkel Winther (Guy At Airport [uncredited]), Joe Fedio (Cute Airport Guy [uncredited])
Global rating: 9.2

The gang, minus Phoebe and Rachel, travels to London to prepare for Ross' wedding. While in London, Chandler gets annoyed with Joey's overexcited antics, and Monica tries to give advice to Emily.

97. The One with Ross's Wedding (2)
First aired: 5/7/1998
Writer: Shana Goldberg-Meehan, Scott Silveri, Jill Condon, Amy Toomin
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Guest star: Elliott Gould (Jack Geller), Helen Baxendale (Emily Waltham), Christina Pickles (Judy Geller) , Olivia Williams (Felicity), Jane Carr (II) (The Ticket Agent), Daniel Caltagirone (The Waiter), Heathcote Williams (The Older Guest), Peter Eyre (The Register)
Global rating: 9.3

Phoebe tries to get in touch with someone to warn them that Rachel's on the way to the wedding. Meanwhile, Ross and Emily's parents meet at the wedding rehearsal dinner.

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98. The One After Ross Says Rachel
First aired: 9/24/1998
Writer: Seth Kurland
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Guest star: Elliott Gould (Jack Geller), Helen Baxendale (Emily Waltham), Christina Pickles (Judy Geller) , Tom Conti (Stephen Waltham), Jennifer Saunders (Andrea Waltham), Peter Eyre (The Registrar)
Global rating: 9.2

In the aftermath of his Freudian slip, Ross tries to rescue his marriage with Emily. Meanwhile, Chandler and Monica try and find a moment alone in order to continue their affair while overseas.

99. The One with All the Kissing
First aired: 10/1/1998
Writer: Wil Calhoun
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: James Michael Tyler (Gunther) , Zen Gesner (Dave)
Global rating: 9.3

Ross continues to try and mend his marriage to Emily. When Chandler accidentally kisses Monica in front of everyone before leaving for work, he tries to recover by kissing everyone. Meanwhile, Phoebe starts getting irritated by everyone's London stories.

100. The One Hundredth
First aired: 10/8/1998
Writer: Marta Kauffman, David Crane
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Guest star: Giovanni Ribisi (Frank Buffay Jr.), Debra Jo Rupp (Alice Knight-Buffay) , Sam Anderson (Dr. Harad), Patrick Fabian (Dan), Iqbal Theba (Joey's Doctor), T.J. Thyne (Dr. Oberman), Brenda-Isaacs Booth (The Nurse), Heidi Beck (The Delivery Room Nurse)
Global rating: 9.5

Phoebe is rushed to the hospital for the birth of her brother's triplets. While there, Joey winds up with severe sympathy pains that turn out to be kidney stones. Meanwhile, Rachel tries to set Monica up on a date with a male nurse.

101. The One Where Phoebe Hates PBS
First aired: 10/15/1998
Writer: Michael Curtis
Director: Shelley Jensen
Guest star: Helen Baxendale (Emily Waltham) , Jane Sibbett (Carol Willick-Bunch [DVD only]), Jessica Hecht (Susan Willick-Bunch [DVD only]), Charlie Allen (Ben Geller-Willick-Bunch [DVD only]), Jack Allen (Ben Geller-Willick-Bunch [DVD only]), Sandra Thigpen (The Stage Manager), John R. McLaughlin (The PBS Volunteer)
Global rating: 9.1

Joey lands a job with a PBS telethon, which ignites an old hatred Phoebe has towards the network. Meanwhile, Monica tries to convince Rachel that she's dating someone from work to hide her relationship with Chandler.

102. The One with the Kips
First aired: 10/29/1998
Writer: Scott Silveri
Director: Dana deVally Piazza
Guest star: Christopher Liam Moore (The Hotel Clerk)
Global rating: 9.2

Monica and Chandler plan an Atlantic City getaway in order to have an intimate weekend away from their friends. Meanwhile, Ross prepares himself to tell Rachel that he can't see her anymore.

103. The One with the Yeti
First aired: 11/5/1998
Writer: Alexa Junge
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Helen Baxendale (Emily Waltham), James Michael Tyler (Gunther), George Newbern (Danny)
Global rating: 8.8

Emily decides that the only way to continue her marriage with Ross is to have him get rid of all traces of Rachel in his apartment. Meanwhile, Rachel and Monica mistake a hairy neighbor for a yeti.

104. The One Where Ross Moves In
First aired: 11/12/1998
Writer: Perry Rein, Gigi McCreery
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: James Michael Tyler (Gunther), George Newbern (Danny) , Gregory Sporleder (Larry), Doug Benson (Tom)
Global rating: 9.0

Chandler and Joey let Ross move in with them once his marriage to Emily falls apart. Meanwhile, Phoebe gets involved with the local health inspector and Rachel becomes convinced that Danny is trying to seduce her with mind games.

105. The One with the Thanksgiving Flashbacks
First aired: 11/19/1998
Writer: Greg Malins
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Guest star: Morgan Fairchild (Nora Tyler Bing), Christina Pickles (Judy Geller), Elliott Gould (Jack Geller) , Michael Winters (The Doctor), Alec Mapa (The Housekeeper), Douglas Looper (The Paramedic), Joshua Preston (Young Chandler)
Global rating: 9.4

Although the Thanksgiving meal is great, Chandler is still moody over his parent's divorce during the holiday when he was a boy and Ross is depressed about his second divorce. The group reminisces about their worst Thanksgivings in order to cheer them up, and Monica's worst memory is revealed.

106. The One with Ross's Sandwich
First aired: 12/10/1998
Writer: Andrew Reich, Ted Cohen
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Michael Ensign (Dr. Ledbetter), Scott Mosenson (The Teacher), Jennette Robbins (Cynthia), Alexia Roberts (The Female Student)
Global rating: 9.3

Joey starts to get uncomfortable with protecting Monica and Chandler's secret, especially when it places him in embarrassing situations. Meanwhile, Ross becomes enraged at work when someone swipes his turkey sandwich. Phoebe takes a literature class and asks Rachel to come with her, but Rachel doesn't take the class seriously.

107. The One with the Inappropriate Sister
First aired: 12/17/1998
Writer: Shana Goldberg-Meehan
Director: Dana deVally Piazza
Guest star: June Gable (Estelle Leonard), George Newbern (Danny) , Julie Lauren (Krista), Tom Bailey (Bob), Lee Arenberg (The Man), Robyn Pedretti (Ginger)
Global rating: 8.9

Rachel has second thoughts about getting involved with Danny when she observes his uncomfortably close relationship with his sister.

108. The One with All the Resolutions
First aired: 1/7/1999
Writer: Suzie Villandry, Brian Boyle
Director: Joe Regalbuto
Guest star: Jack Allen (Ben Geller-Willick-Bunch), Charlie Allen (Ben Geller-Willick-Bunch) , Sara Rose Peterson (Elizabeth)
Global rating: 9.2

As 1999 approaches, the group all make resolutions, most of which will require a lot of willpower to accomplish. For instance, Rachel vows to stop gossiping, a resolution that is put to the test when she learns about Monica and Chandler's relationship.

109. The One with Chandler's Work Laugh
First aired: 1/21/1999
Writer: Alicia Sky Varinaitis
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Guest star: Maggie Wheeler (Janice), James Michael Tyler (Gunther), Sam McMurray (Doug) , Lise Simms (Kara)
Global rating: 9.0

Monica begins to hang out with Chandler during his work functions, since they don't have to keep their relationship a secret among his coworkers. However, she learns that Chandler has a second, more annoying personality when he's around his boss. Meanwhile, Ross learns that Emily is getting remarried and in his grief hooks up with an old nemesis of the gang: Janice.

110. The One with Joey's Bag
First aired: 2/4/1999
Writer: Seth Kurland, Michael Curtis
Director: Gail Mancuso
Guest star: Bob Balaban (Frank Sr.), Daniel Hagen (The Casting Director)
Global rating: 8.8

When Joey decides to change his image in order to land an acting gig, Rachel offers to help by hooking him up with the latest fashions from her store. Meanwhile, Phoebe's grandmother passes away and she plans for the funeral.

111. The One Where Everybody Finds Out
First aired: 2/11/1999
Writer: Alexa Junge
Director: Michael Lembeck
Guest star: Michael Ensign (Dr. Ledbetter)
Global rating: 9.6

When the friends discover that Ugly Naked Guy is moving out of his apartment, Ross leaps at the opportunity to get his own place again. Phoebe finds out about Monica and Chandler's relationship, and tries to get them to reveal the truth by seducing Chandler.

112. The One with the Girl Who Hits Joey
First aired: 2/18/1999
Writer: Adam Chase
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Guest star: Willie Garson (Steve), Soleil Moon Frye (Katie), David Dalton (Guest #1), Linde Gibb (Guest #2), Stephon Fuller (Guest #3)
Global rating: 9.1

Joey starts dating Katie, a little girl who packs a mean punch. When Ross refuses to contribute to the retirement fund of the building's maintenance man, he winds up offending everyone in the building.

113. The One with the Cop
First aired: 2/23/1999
Writer: Alicia Sky Varinaitis, Gigi McCreery, Perry Rein
Director: Andrew Tsao
Guest star: Michael Rapaport (Gary) , Nicole Robinson (The Smoking Woman), Mark Fite (The Salesman), Aloma Wright (The Saleswoman)
Global rating: 9.1

Joey has a dream about Monica. Phoebe finds a police badge under her seat at Central Perk and uses it to go on missions of mercy. Ross buys a sofa but has trouble moving it up the stairs into his new apartment.

114. The One with Rachel's Inadvertent Kiss
First aired: 3/18/1999
Writer: Andrew Reich, Ted Cohen
Director: Shelley Jensen
Guest star: Michael Rapaport (Gary), Steve Ireland (Mr. Zelner) , Samantha Smith (The Window Woman), Marc Goldsmith (The Man), Devyn La Bella (The Little Girl), Ralph Manza (The Old Man), Tamara Pennington (The Woman [DVD only])
Global rating: 8.9

Monica and Chandler try to prove that they're more hot and heavy than Phoebe and Gary. Rachel accidentally kisses her job interviewer at Ralph Lauren. Joey tries to meet a girl living in Ross's building, but Ross meets her first.

115. The One Where Rachel Smokes
First aired: 4/8/1999
Writer: Michael Curtis
Director: Todd Holland
Guest star: Jane Sibbett (Carol Willick-Bunch), Jack Allen (Ben Geller-Willick-Bunch), Charlie Allen (Ben Geller-Willick-Bunch) , Megan Ward (Nancy), Judy Kain (The Casting Director), Jim Wise (Kyle), Matt Weinberg (Raymond)
Global rating: 8.7

Rachel decides to start smoking in order to avoid missing important meetings with her boss. Meanwhile, Ben gets offered an audition for a soup commercial, and Joey auditions to be Ben's father during the ad. Also, Monica and Phoebe plan a surprise birthday party for Rachel together, but Monica takes over.

116. The One Where Ross Can't Flirt
First aired: 4/22/1999
Writer: Doty Abrams
Director: Gail Mancuso
Guest star: Kristin Dattilo (Caitlin), Lilyan Chauvin (Grandma Tribbiani)
Global rating: 9.0

Joey lands a role in Law & Order, and his Italian-speaking grandmother comes over to watch his network debut. Meanwhile, Ross tries unsuccessfully to flirt with the pizza delivery girl.

117. The One with the Ride Along
First aired: 4/29/1999
Writer: Shana Goldberg-Meehan, Seth Kurland
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Michael Rapaport (Gary), Helen Baxendale (Emily Waltham [voice])
Global rating: 9.0

As the date for Emily's remarriage draws closer, the group tries to keep Ross distracted. As a result, Ross and the other guys get invited to take a ride along with Gary.

118. The One with the Ball
First aired: 5/6/1999
Writer: Greg Malins, Scott Silveri
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Michael Rapaport (Gary), James Michael Tyler (Gunther) , Victoria Kelleher (Woman #2), Antoinette Spolar (Woman #1)
Global rating: 9.1

Rachel buys a psychotic sphynx cat and Phoebe learns that Gary is going to ask her to move in with him. Thinking this is way to fast, she tries to get Chandler to talk him out of this decision. Ross and Joey start throwing a ball while they are bored but it changes from a time-filler to a super-competitive obsession when Monica joins in.

119. The One with Joey's Big Break
First aired: 5/13/1999
Writer: Wil Calhoun, Shana Goldberg-Meehan
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Michael Monks (Dr. Hiller), John Kassir (Stanley), John C. McDonnell (Grip)
Global rating: 9.0

Joey seems to have finally hit big when he gets offered a lead part in a movie shooting outside of Las Vegas. However, when Chandler begins expressing doubts about the film's legitimacy, it causes a rift in their friendship.

120. The One in Vegas (1)
First aired: 5/20/1999
Writer: Andrew Reich, Ted Cohen
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Guest star: Joel Heyman (Guy on Plane [uncredited]), James Paradise (The Casino Boss), Todd Glass (The Airplane Guy), Baillie Gerstein (The Tourist), Lisa Jamie Cash (The Flight Attendant)
Global rating: 9.3

Chandler decides the only way to mend his friendship with Joey is to fly out to Vegas and visit him. Phoebe is determined not to be left out on another adventure, so everyone winds up going. Trouble is in the water, however, when Chandler finds out that Monica had lunch with Richard.

121. The One in Vegas (2)
First aired: 5/20/1999
Writer: Greg Malins, Scott Silveri
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Guest star: Joel Heyman (Gambling Guy [uncredited]), Rick Pasqualone (Croupier), Thomas Lennon (Randall), Jeanette Miller (The Elderly Woman), Rojai Holloway (The Security Guard), Frank Novak (Gambler), Gabi Simson (The Woman Dealer), Nina Mann (The Attendant)
Global rating: 9.4

Rachel and Ross' prank war starts getting out of control. Meanwhile, Chandler makes the bet of a lifetime to fix his relationship with Monica.

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122. The One After Vegas
First aired: 9/23/1999
Writer: Adam Chase
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Guest star: Bill Stevenson (Rick), Nina Mann (The Attendant), Rick Pasqualone (The Croupier)
Global rating: 9.3

Ross and Rachel experience the world’s worst hangover when they realize they’ve gotten married. Chandler and Monica back away from their own altar plans. Phoebe and Joey head back to New York in the taxi cab.

123. The One Where Ross Hugs Rachel
First aired: 9/30/1999
Writer: Shana Goldberg-Meehan
Director: Gail Mancuso
Guest star: Ron Glass (Russell), Alex Kapp Horner (Stephanie), Tembi Locke (Karin), Janelle Paradee (Meg)
Global rating: 9.0

Monica and Chandler decide to move in together, leading Rachel to believe that all three of them will be roommates, and Monica doesn't want to tell her the truth. Meanwhile, Ross tries to keep Rachel from learning that their marriage hasn't been annuled.

124. The One with Ross's Denial
First aired: 10/7/1999
Writer: Seth Kurland
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: James Michael Tyler (Gunther) , Brooke Boisse (The Potential Roommate)
Global rating: 8.8

Monica and Chandler disagree over how to redecorate Rachel's old room. Joey advertises for a "non ugly" roommate. Ross is unwilling to accept that he is still in love with Rachel.

125. The One Where Joey Loses His Insurance
First aired: 10/14/1999
Writer: Andrew Reich, Ted Cohen
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: June Gable (Estelle Leonard) , Ron Glass (Russell), Christopher Darga (The Director), Kim Harris (Casting Director #1), Joe Everett Michaels (Casting Director #2), Rick Fitts (The Professor), Ian Meltzer (Alex), Michael Naughton (The Student), Matt Bellner (The Crew Member)
Global rating: 9.1

Ross is asked to give a series of lectures at NYU. Phoebe learns from her psychic that she only has a week to live. Joey learns that his health insurance has lapsed.

126. The One with Joey's Porsche
First aired: 10/21/1999
Writer: Perry Rein, Gigi McCreery
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: James Michael Tyler (Gunther) , Conchata Ferrell (Judge), Kevin Ruf (The Porsche Owner), Charity Nicole James (The Woman), Shane Nickerson (Guy #1), Dennis Singletary (Guy #2), Steve Pierce (The Passerby)
Global rating: 8.8

Joey finds the keys to a Porsche in Central Perk and while trying to find the owner, he winds up pretending he owns the car. Meanwhile, Chandler, Monica, and Phoebe babysit Alice and Frank's triplets, and Rachel and Ross continue to deal with ending their marriage.

127. The One on the Last Night
First aired: 11/4/1999
Writer: Scott Silveri
Director: David Schwimmer
Guest star:
Global rating: 9.1

Chandler and Monica are moving in with each other, which means Rachel is moving in with Phoebe and Joey will be without a roommate. Meanwhile Ross doesn't want to help with the packing so he stays at home with Ben, or so they think. Joey doesn't know how to live by himself, so Chandler decides to "lose" money to him in various games.

128. The One Where Phoebe Runs
First aired: 11/11/1999
Writer: Sherry Bilsing, Ellen Plummer
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Elle MacPherson (Janine Lecroix)
Global rating: 9.1

Rachel and Phoebe decide to start running together, but Rachel is thrown off by the fact that Phoebe runs like a four-year-old. Joey finds a sexy new female roommate. Chandler decides to surprise Monica by cleaning the apartment, but forgets where everything goes. Ross tries to help him fix the apartment before Monica gets home.

129. The One with Ross's Teeth
First aired: 11/18/1999
Writer: Perry Rein, Gigi McCreery, Andrew Reich, Ted Cohen
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Elle MacPherson (Janine Lecroix) , Missi Pyle (Hilary)
Global rating: 9.1

Ross bleaches his teeth for a date with Monica's coworker. The only problem is that they now glow in the dark. Chandler convinces Joey that Janine is trying to take over his apartment. Phoebe makes out with the copy guy at Rachel's office. Rachel spreads rumors about Phoebe but her boss thinks that Rachel slept with Ralph Lauren.

130. The One Where Ross Got High
First aired: 11/25/1999
Writer: Greg Malins
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Guest star: Elle MacPherson (Janine Lecroix), Elliott Gould (Jack Geller), Christina Pickles (Judy Geller)
Global rating: 9.3

Monica's parents come for Thanksgiving, which is a problem because, not only do they not like Chandler, they don't know where he's living. Rachel makes a dessert - with beef. Phoebe develops a crush on Mr. Geller. Joey and Ross can't wait for dinner to end so they can go to Janine's "Thanksgiving with models."

131. The One with the Routine
First aired: 12/16/1999
Writer: Brian Boyle
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Guest star: Elle MacPherson (Janine Lecroix), James Michael Tyler (Gunther) , Patrick Bristow (The Stage Manager), Lex Medlin (The Tall Guy), Sandra Plazinic (Dancer on Platform), Sybil Azur (The Dancing Girl)
Global rating: 9.2

Joey is beginning to like Janine more. She gets an invitation to dance on "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve" and invites Joey, Monica and Ross to join her. Monica and Ross are a little too happy about this, as it gives them a chance to finally use their "routine." While Monica is at the taping, Rachel, Phoebe and Chandler search for their Christmas presents.

132. The One with the Apothecary Table
First aired: 1/6/2000
Writer: Brian Boyle, Zachary Rosenblatt
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Guest star: Elle MacPherson (Janine Lecroix)
Global rating: 9.0

Rachel orders an apothecary table from Pottery Barn, which is a problem because Phoebe hates the mass-producing company. After Janine and Joey double date with Chandler and Monica, Janine tells Joey that she thinks the other two are boring.

133. The One with the Joke
First aired: 1/13/2000
Writer: Andrew Reich, Ted Cohen, Shana Goldberg-Meehan
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: James Michael Tyler (Gunther) , J.D. Lewis (The Customer), Joeanna Sayler (The Woman at the Table), Matthew Mullany (The Patron), Alex Boling (The Latte Guy [DVD only])
Global rating: 8.7

Chandler and Ross fight over ownership of a joke published in Playboy. A wayward remark of Phoebe's leads to trouble between the girls and a broke Joey starts working at Central Perk.

134. The One with Rachel's Sister (1)
First aired: 2/3/2000
Writer: Sherry Bilsing, Ellen Plummer, Seth Kurland
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: James Michael Tyler (Gunther) , Susan Yeagley (Woman #1), Jeffrey David Brooks (The Male Patron), Alexis Arquette (The Customer [as Lex Arquette]), Cheryl Hines (Woman #2 [DVD only])
Global rating: 9.0

Joey gets in trouble for giving female customers free food at Central Perk. A sick Monica desperately tries to convince Chandler that she's not sick. After her father cuts her off, Rachel's sister Jill comes to town.

135. The One Where Chandler Can't Cry (2)
First aired: 2/10/2000
Writer: Andrew Reich, Ted Cohen
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Guest star: James Michael Tyler (Gunther) , Larry Joe Campbell (The Fan), Douglas Looper (The Vampire)
Global rating: 9.1

Chandler admits that he hasn't cried since he was a child. Phoebe discovers that Ursula is starring in porno movies using her name. Rachel desperately tries to stop Ross and Jill from starting a relationship.

136. The One That Could Have Been (1)
First aired: 2/17/2000
Writer: Greg Malins, Adam Chase
Director: Michael Lembeck
Guest star: Jane Sibbett (Carol Geller [Willick]), James Michael Tyler (Gunther), Cole Sprouse (Ben Geller) , Pat Finn (Dr. Roger), Cacey Riggan (The Nurse)
Global rating: 9.1

Barry and Mindy's impending divorce prompts the gang to fantasize about what their lives might be like if they'd all taken different courses. Ross is still married to Carol, and Rachel is married to Barry, but fawning over famous soap star Joey Tribbiani. Monica is still fat and dating a doctor. Chandler is an aspiring writer and Phoebe is a Wall Street shark for Merrill Lynch.

137. The One That Could Have Been (2)
First aired: 2/17/2000
Writer: Marta Kauffman, David Crane
Director: Michael Lembeck
Guest star: Jane Sibbett (Carol Geller [Willick]), Jessica Hecht (Susan Bunch), Mitchell Whitfield (Barry Farber) , Paul Gleason (Jack), Pat Finn (Dr. Roger), Larry Cox (Arthur), Lisa Calderon (The Woman)
Global rating: 9.1

Carol and Ross decide to have a threesome to spice up their marriage. Rachel goes to Joey's and kisses him. Chandler and Monica have sex and end up together anyway. Susan meets Carol. Rachel catches Barry cheating.

138. The One with Unagi
First aired: 2/24/2000
Writer: Adam Chase, Zachary Rosenblatt
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: James Michael Tyler (Gunther), Maggie Wheeler (Janice [voice][uncredited]) , Louis Mandylor (Carl), Jill Matson (The Receptionist), Ron Recasner (The Doctor), Mongo Brownlee (The Instructor)
Global rating: 9.2

Joey needs money for new headshots, and tries to enter a medical study. The only problem is that the study is for twins. Rachel and Phoebe are taking a self-defense class, but Ross tries to give them a lesson in Unagi instead. Chandler needs a homemade present for Monica's Valentine's Day present.

139. The One Where Ross Dates a Student
First aired: 3/9/2000
Writer: Seth Kurland
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Alexandra Holden (Elizabeth Stevens) , Bess Meyer (Dana), Richard Roat (Burt), Greg Wrangler (Fireman #1), David Warshofsky (Fireman #2), Louisa Abernathy (Lydia), David Moreland (Mel)
Global rating: 8.8

Ross gets his student evaluations and one student writes that he's hot. Even though it could cost him his job, he considers dating her. An ex-girlfriend of Chandler's from college is directing the new Al Pacino movie and Joey wants an audition. A fire starts in Phoebe and Rachel's apartment, forcing them to find temporary living spaces with Monica and Joey.

140. The One with Joey's Fridge
First aired: 3/23/2000
Writer: Gigi McCreery, Perry Rein, Seth Kurland
Director: Ben Weiss
Guest star: Alexandra Holden (Elizabeth Stevens) , Scott Paetty (Sebastian), Chris Kennedy (Patrick), Joshua Cox (Eldad), Jim Bentley (Professor Friesell), Hunter Cochran (Guy #1)
Global rating: 8.8

Phoebe and Monica & Chandler compete to get Rachel a date for a charity ball. Joey's fridge is broken and he tries to cajole his friends into helping him buy a new one. Elizabeth tells Ross her intention to visit Daytona Beach for spring break, making him nervous.

141. The One with Mac and C.H.E.E.S.E.
First aired: 4/13/2000
Writer: Doty Abrams
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Guest star:
Global rating: 8.1

Joey gets an audition for the lead character in a new TV show. When the audition is rescheduled, Chandler takes the message but forgets to tell Joey. Then the group recalls some of Joey's less-than-spectacular acting moments.

142. The One Where Ross Meets Elizabeth's Dad
First aired: 4/27/2000
Writer: Scott Silveri, David J. Lagana
Director: Michael Lembeck
Guest star: June Gable (Estelle Leonard), Alexandra Holden (Elizabeth Stevens), Bruce Willis (Paul Stevens) , Brad Koepenick (The Producer), Andrew Bilgore (Wayne)
Global rating: 9.0

Ross asks his friends to keep him company when he meets Elizabeth's dad for the first time. Paul ends up hitting it off with Rachel. Phoebe decides to write "another" book, about Monica and Chandler. Joey may be fired from his sitcom when he has a fight with C.H.E.E.S.E.'s operator.

143. The One Where Paul's the Man
First aired: 5/4/2000
Writer: Sherry Bilsing, Ellen Plummer, Brian Caldirola
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Bruce Willis (Paul Stevens), Alexandra Holden (Elizabeth Stevens), James Michael Tyler (Gunther) , Merrin Dungey (The Museum Official), Ilia Volok (The Dry Cleaner), Susie Park (The Dry Cleaner's Wife)
Global rating: 9.1

While visiting an art museum, Monica puts her name on a two-year waiting list to use the museum for a wedding. When Paul threatens to fire Ross if he doesn't stop seeing his daughter, Ross and Elizabeth take a trip up to her dad's mountain cabin. Unfortunately, Paul has the same idea and takes Rachel up to the cabin.

144. The One with the Ring
First aired: 5/11/2000
Writer: Andrew Reich, Ted Cohen
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Bruce Willis (Paul Stevens) , Oliver Muirhead (The Jeweler), Brian Dunkleman (The Customer), Janet S. Blake (Jeweler #2)
Global rating: 9.0

Chandler and Phoebe shop for a ring for Monica. Chandler finds the perfect one but Phoebe accidentally lets it get away. Rachel wants Paul to open up, but he opens up a bit too much. Ross and Joey think that Chandler's mad at them because he's preoccupied with the ring.

145. The One with the Proposal (1)
First aired: 5/18/2000
Writer: Shana Goldberg-Meehan, Scott Silveri
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Guest star: Tom Selleck (Dr. Richard Burke), Alexandra Holden (Elizabeth Stevens) , Steve Hytner (Mr. Thompson), John Apicella (Mr. Bowmont), Natasha Pearce (Zoe), Tori McPetrie (Sarah), Anil Raman (The First Dorm Guy), Jacqueline Schultz (Lisa), Tony Nichols (The Maitre'd), Steven Harad (Emil Alexander), Hunter Cochran (The Second Dorm Guy)
Global rating: 9.3

Chandler plans to propose to Monica at dinner, but his plans go awry when Richard shows up. Phoebe and Joey join Rachel at a charity auction.

146. The One with the Proposal (2)
First aired: 5/18/2000
Writer: Andrew Reich, Ted Cohen
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Guest star: Tom Selleck (Dr. Richard Burke) , Alexandra Margulies (The Waitress)
Global rating: 9.3

Monica struggles to decide between Richard and Chandler. Meanwhile, Rachel and Phoebe discuss their backup plans if they are not married before the time they're 40.

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147. The One with Monica's Thunder
First aired: 10/12/2000
Writer: David Crane, Marta Kauffman, Wil Calhoun
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Guest star:
Global rating: 9.0

Everybody toasts the engagement. Phoebe wants to be the musician at the wedding. Joey prepares for an audition where he must play a 19-year-old. After Chandler can't get it up for Monica, he worries about the consequences. Ross and Rachel debate a "bonus night." Monica catches them kissing and thinks Rachel is trying to steal her night.

148. The One with Rachel's Book
First aired: 10/12/2000
Writer: Andrew Reich, Ted Cohen
Director: Michael Lembeck
Guest star: Elliott Gould (Jack Geller), Christina Pickles (Judy Geller) , Suzanne Lanza (The Woman)
Global rating: 8.9

Everybody begins planning for the wedding. Phoebe moves in with Ross, and brings her massage parlor with her. Napping in Rachel's bed because the duck threw up in his, Joey discovers that Rachel has been reading a trashy romance novel.

149. The One with Phoebe's Cookies
First aired: 10/19/2000
Writer: Sherry Bilsing, Ellen Plummer
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Elliott Gould (Jack Geller)
Global rating: 8.8

Rachel tries to teach Joey how to sail his boat, and Chandler plays racquetball with Monica's father. Meanwhile, Monica tries desperately to reproduce Phoebe's grandmother's secret cookie recipe.

150. The One with Rachel's Assistant
First aired: 10/26/2000
Writer: Brian Boyle
Director: David Schwimmer
Guest star: Eddie Cahill (Tag Jones) , Michael Kagan (Terry), Jean St. James (Hilda), Cody Tucker (Kathy), Cynthia Graham (Nurse #1), Renee Louise Rogers (Nurse #2), Eric Rutherford (Stryker)
Global rating: 8.9

While hiring a new assistant, Rachel is torn between hiring a much more qualified woman, or a handsome but inexperienced young man. Monica, Chandler and Ross engage in a war of secret sharing after Monica and Chandler vow to be more honest. Joey has problems when his TV show is canceled after just one airing.

151. The One with the Engagement Picture
First aired: 11/2/2000
Writer: Patty Lin, Earl Davis
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Eddie Cahill (Tag Jones) , David Sutcliffe (Kyle), Julia Campbell (Whitney), Caroline Keenan (Melissa), Roger Eschbacher (The Photographer), Heather Sims (Emily [DVD only])
Global rating: 8.6

While taking an engagement picture for himself and Monica, Chandler cannot make anything but a weird face. Rachel enlists Joey to take Tag out for a night on the town. Phoebe and Ross date a couple in the middle of a divorce.

152. The One with the Nap Partners
First aired: 11/9/2000
Writer: Brian Buckner, Sebastian Jones
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Stacy Galina (Julie)
Global rating: 9.1

Rachel and Phoebe compete to be Monica's maid-of-honor. Joey and Ross find themselves in awkward positions after a nap. Monica insists that Chandler apologize to an ex-girlfriend for dumping her because of a weight gain.

153. The One with Ross's Library Book
First aired: 11/16/2000
Writer: Scott Silveri
Director: David Schwimmer
Guest star: Maggie Wheeler (Janice) , Kristin Davis (Erin), Michael D. Roberts (The Head Librarian), Doug Budin (The Librarian), Sarah O'Hare (The Woman), Alexandra Margulies (The Waitress), Andy Brewster (The Guy in Library), Nicholas Thomas (The Guy Student), Jessica A. O'Sullivan (The Girl Student)
Global rating: 8.9

Rachel and Phoebe convince Joey to keep dating a girl that they like. Monica unintentionally invites Janice to her wedding and she and Chandler try to find a way to tactfully uninvite her. Ross is proud to find his thesis in the library but gets upset when he discovers it is in a section that is so deserted that students go there to make out.

154. The One Where Chandler Doesn't Like Dogs
First aired: 11/23/2000
Writer: Patty Lin
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Guest star: Eddie Cahill (Tag Jones)
Global rating: 8.8

Ross drives himself insane when he can't name all 50 states in a simple game. Tag joins the gang for Thanksgiving dinner, where Joey accidentally spills the beans about Rachel's crush on him. Phoebe sneaks a dog into the apartment, making Chandler extremely nervous.

155. The One with All the Candy
First aired: 12/7/2000
Writer: Wil Calhoun
Director: David Schwimmer
Guest star: Eddie Cahill (Tag Jones), Cole Sprouse (Ben Geller-Willick-Bunch), Steve Ireland (Mr. Zelner) , Amy Hill (The Woman), Jonathan Floyd (Gary), Ashley L. Clark (The Man), Richard Hoggard (Kid #6)
Global rating: 8.9

When Phoebe tells the gang about how she was too poor to have a bike as a child, Ross goes out and buys her one. Phoebe loves the bike but the gang soon discovers that she doesn't know how to ride a bike. Ross decides to teach her. Rachel writes a playful work evaluation of Tag that he accidentally turns in to human resources. Rachel fears for her job but Tag is able to cover by claiming that he wrote the review himself as a joke. Monica decides to make candy and leave it outside her door as a way to meet the neighbors. The candy is a huge hit and people start dropping by at all hours to get more. Eventually Chandler convinces her that she's trying to buy the friendship of the neighbors and it's not working since they love the candy but don't even know her name.

156. The One with the Holiday Armadillo
First aired: 12/14/2000
Writer: Greg Malins
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Cole Sprouse (Ben Geller-Willick-Bunch), James Michael Tyler (Gunther) , Terry Rhoads (The Maitre'd), Sean Corvelle (The Salesman), Barry Wiggins (The Man)
Global rating: 8.9

Ross's plans to teach Ben about Hanukkah are continually thwarted when the young boy can't get his mind off of Santa. Phoebe prepares to move back into her refurbished apartment, with or without Rachel. However, she'll stop at nothing to get Rachel to go with her, including buying Joey a drum set. Monica is mystified by Chandler's inability to tip properly.

157. The One with All the Cheesecakes
First aired: 1/4/2001
Writer: Shana Goldberg-Meehan
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Hank Azaria (David) , Lela Lee (The Wedding Guest), Gina Belafonte (The Second Guest), Mailon Rivera (The Waiter), Darlene Kardon (Aunt Millie), Robyn Donny (Frannie), Joe Coyle (Stuart), Jim Hanna (The Man [DVD only])
Global rating: 9.1

Phoebe gets angry with Joey when he blows off dinner with her for a date. The tables are turned however when her scientist boyfriend David returns to town for one night--the same night when she's scheduled to go to dinner with Joey. Monica is upset by her lack of invitation to a cousin's wedding, especially when she finds out that Ross was invited "with guest". She convinces Ross to take her as his guest, only to find that the cousin had a good reason to not invite her--she had previously slept with the groom. Chandler accidentally gets a cheesecake delivered that was intended for another apartment. When he and Rachel start eating it, they are unable to stop and refuse to give it back. In fact, the cheesecake is so good, they take the replacement delivery as well.

158. The One Where They're Up All Night
First aired: 1/11/2001
Writer: Zachary Rosenblatt
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Guest star: Eddie Cahill (Tag Jones) , Jason Winston George (Fireman)
Global rating: 9.0

Ross assembles the gang on the roof to watch a meteor shower. They all decide to leave, however. Ross becomes trapped on the roof with Joey; the two try to escape using the fire escape. Rachel and Tag argue over which one of them forgot to send a package at work. Phoebe's fire alarm won't stop beeping. Chandler and Monica can't seem to fall asleep together, so they keep waking each other up.

159. The One Where Rosita Dies
First aired: 2/1/2001
Writer: Brian Buckner, Sebastian Jones, Sherry Bilsing, Ellen Plummer
Director: Stephen Prime
Guest star: Elliott Gould (Jack Geller) , Joyce Guy (The Supervisor), Steven Rozic (The "Hey Guy" Guy), Wendee Cole (Marge)
Global rating: 8.9

In an attempt to make up for her slow massage business, Phoebe takes a job as a telemarketer for an office supply company. When her first call is to a despondent office manager, she takes it upon herself to convince him to not kill himself. Monica and Ross discover that their parents are selling their house. When they go to collect their stuff, they find that Mr. Gellar used Monica's boxes to stop flood water from getting to his Porche and all her things are ruined. While attempting to re-arrange the furniture, Rachel breaks Joey's favorite chair (that he's named Rosita).

160. The One Where They All Turn Thirty
First aired: 2/8/2001
Writer: Sherry Bilsing, Ellen Plummer, Vanessa McCarthy
Director: Ben Weiss
Guest star: Elliott Gould (Jack Geller), Eddie Cahill (Tag Jones), Christina Pickles (Judy Geller) , Wayne Sherwood (The Man in Sportscar), Vanessa White (The Woman)
Global rating: 9.1

When Rachel turns 30, the gang reminisces about their 30th birthdays. While trying to patch things up with Ursula, Phoebe discovers that she is 31. Ross buys a sports car to look cool. Monica gets drunk in front of her parents. Rachel breaks up with Tag because she is looking for commitment, while he is not.

161. Special. Friends: The Stuff You've Never Seen
First aired: 2/15/2001
Writer: David Crane, Marta Kauffman
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Guest star:
Global rating: 9.1

A 20-minute special hosted by Conan O'Brien featuring some of the cast's favorite outtakes from throughout the years.

162. The One with Joey's New Brain
First aired: 2/15/2001
Writer: Andrew Reich, Ted Cohen, Sherry Bilsing, Ellen Plummer
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Guest star: Eva Amurri (Dina), Jack Betts (Tom), Jeff Asch (The Director), George Stults (Fredrick)
Global rating: 8.9

Ross plans a surprise for Monica and Chandler's wedding that is less than desirable. Drake Ramoray is coming out of his coma on Days of Our Lives. A diva will be killed off and her character's brain will be transplanted into Drake's. Phoebe and Rachel fight over a guy who left his cell phone in Central Perk.

163. The One with the Truth About London
First aired: 2/22/2001
Writer: Zachary Rosenblatt, Brian Buckner, Sebastian Jones
Director: David Schwimmer
Guest star: Jane Sibbett (Carol Willick-Bunch), Cole Sprouse (Ben Geller-Willick-Bunch)
Global rating: 9.1

While working on their wedding vows, Monica reveals the truth about her visit to Chandler's room while the group was in London. Meanwhile, Joey gets ordained as a minister through the Internet so he can officiate the wedding. Rachel teaches Ben a couple pranks while babysitting him.

164. The One with the Cheap Wedding Dress
First aired: 3/15/2001
Writer: Andrew Reich, Ted Cohen, Brian Buckner, Sebastian Jones
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Guest star: Andrea Bendewald (Megan), Gabrielle Union (Kristen), Kim Harris (The Store Owner)
Global rating: 8.9

Monica regrets telling a woman about a discount bridal shop when they end up fighting over the same dress. Meanwhile, Joey and Ross discover that they're dating the same girl.

165. The One with Joey's Award
First aired: 3/29/2001
Writer: Brian Boyle, Sherry Bilsing, Ellen Plummer
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Kyle Howard (Alan Lewis), Vince Vieluf (Ned Morse), Troy Norton (Jake), McKenzie Westmore (The Presenter), Alexandra Margulies (The Waitress [DVD only])
Global rating: 8.9

Joey is nominated for a Soapie Award, and will go to any length to get the award. One of Ross's students convinces him that he failed his midterm because he's in love with Ross. When a guy hits on Phoebe instead of her, Monica realizes that Chandler is the last person she will ever kiss, sleep with, and so on.

166. The One with Ross and Monica's Cousin
First aired: 4/19/2001
Writer: Andrew Reich, Ted Cohen
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: June Gable (Estelle Leonard) , Cindy Lu (The Accountant), Scott Adsit (The Director), Mo Gaffney (The Casting Director)
Global rating: 8.9

Joey auditions for a big movie role which will require him to appear naked. A problem arises, however, when the part calls for an uncircumcised man. Rachel and Phoebe plan Monica's wedding shower at the last minute. Ross and Monica's cousin visits and Ross becomes attracted to her for some reason.

167. The One with Rachel's Big Kiss
First aired: 4/26/2001
Writer: Shana Goldberg-Meehan, Scott Silveri
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: James Michael Tyler (Gunther [uncredited])
Global rating: 8.7

Rachel's friend, Melissa, from college shows up at the coffee house which brings back memories of their "closer" days. Then when Melissa can't remember that special night in their senior year, Rachel goes to great lengths to prove to Phoebe that there was really a kiss. Meanwhile, Chandler and Ross argue for possession of Val Kilmer's tuxedo. Also, Joey drives Monica crazy when he insists that the wedding be arranged around his parents' schedule.

168. The One with the Vows
First aired: 5/3/2001
Writer: Doty Abrams
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star:
Global rating: 8.2

With four weeks left before the wedding, Chandler and Monica are faced with the issue of their wedding vows. With each person dealing with their own problems in writing the vows, they turn to memories of past events to help them. In the end, the only real problem is who will be saying the vows first.

169. The One with Chandler's Dad
First aired: 5/10/2001
Writer: Brian Buckner, Sebastian Jones, Greg Malins
Director: Kevin S. Bright, Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Kathleen Turner (Helena Handbasket/Charles Bing), James Michael Tyler (Gunther [DVD only]) , Mark Consuelos (Officer Hanson), Troy Norton (Jake), Chuck Martinez (Officer Petty), Alexis Arquette (The Waiter in Drag), Joe Everett Michaels (Bakersfield Guy), Stephanie Dicker (The Woman), Michelle Haury (The Waitress)
Global rating: 9.0

Monica's Porsche shows up again, and becomes a conflict when Rachel finds out she is the only one who hasn't driven it. Meanwhile, Chandler and Monica go off to Vegas to find Chandler's dad and invite him (or her) to the wedding. Back at home, Joey proves his masculinity to Phoebe, while Ross and Rachel hit the freeway in the "bad boy."

170. The One with Chandler and Monica's Wedding (1)
First aired: 5/17/2001
Writer: Greg Malins
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Guest star: Kathleen Turner (Helena Handbasket/Charles Bing), Elliott Gould (Jack Geller), Morgan Fairchild (Nora Tyler Bing), James Michael Tyler (Gunther), Christina Pickles (Judy Geller) , Mark Roberts (The Director), Peter James Smith (Assistant Director)
Global rating: 9.2

Monica and Chandler prepare for their wedding. During the rehearsal dinner with their families gather the night before for the rehearsal, Chandler's tie get's tighter and tighter until he can't take it anymore and he disappears. Meanwhile, Joey is starring in a movie with a prestigious actor with a spitting problem.

171. The One with Chandler and Monica's Wedding (2)
First aired: 5/17/2001
Writer: David Crane, Marta Kauffman
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Guest star: Kathleen Turner (Helena Handbasket/Charles Bing), Elliott Gould (Jack Geller), Morgan Fairchild (Nora Tyler Bing), Christina Pickles (Judy Geller) , Mark Roberts (The Director), Steve Susskind (The Priest), Claudia Stedelin (Amanda)
Global rating: 9.2

Joey encounters problems trying to get off the movie set to officiate the wedding when the star turns up drunk. Meanwhile, Ross desperately searches for the missing Chandler as Rachel and Phoebe try to keep Monica from finding out. While the girls are searching, they come across a positive pregnancy test in a garbage can which they assume is Monica's. However, it turns out that it may actually belong to Rachel...

Season 8 : 172-195 (24)
172. The One After "I Do"
First aired: 9/27/2001
Writer: David Crane, Marta Kauffman
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Guest star: Elliott Gould (Jack Geller), Morgan Fairchild (Nora Tyler Bing), Bonnie Somerville (Mona), Cole Sprouse (Ben Geller-Willick-Bunch), Christina Pickles (Judy Geller [DVD only]) , Jim Piddock (Dennis Phillips), Allen Lulu (The Photographer), Matthew Mullany (The Waiter), Dane Anthony (The Bandleader), Steffani Brass (Melinda), Kendall Hebert (The Second Girl), Rachel Snow (Gert)
Global rating: 9.1

The excitement of Monica and Chandler's wedding is diminished by the news that someone may be pregnant. Chandler's hopes of not embarrassing Monica on the dance floor are ruined by his slippery new shoes, and Ross' attempts to flirt with an attractive wedding guest.

173. The One with the Red Sweater
First aired: 10/4/2001
Writer: Dana Klein Borkow
Director: David Schwimmer
Guest star: Eddie Cahill (Tag Jones) , Phil Abrams (The Anxious Wedding Guest), Harry S. Murphy (The Man at the Wedding), Teresa Parente (The Woman at the Wedding), Reggie Jordan (The Front Desk Clerk), George Alan (Groom)
Global rating: 9.2

Speculation regarding the father of Rachel's baby leads to a misunderstanding when Joey discovers a red sweater left behind in a one-night stand Rachel had. Meanwhile, Chandler and Ross search for the disposable cameras left behind at the wedding and Monica goes on an opening-present binge.

174. The One Where Rachel Tells...
First aired: 10/11/2001
Writer: Sherry Bilsing, Ellen Plummer
Director: Sheldon Epps
Guest star: Michael G. Hagerty (Mr. Treeger), Amanda Carlin (Dr. Long) , Lynn A. Henderson (The Ticket Agent), Evie Peck (The Nurse), John O'Brien (The Airline Employee), Anita Dashiell (The Front Desk Clerk), Shane Nickerson (The Man), Laurie Naughton (The Woman)
Global rating: 9.2

Chandler and Monica prepare to leave for their honeymoon as Rachel prepares to tell Ross that he's the father of her baby. Joey and Phoebe scheme to get inside the newlyweds' apartment after discovering that they don't have a key. Monica and Chandler become jealous of another honeymooning couple who get bumped to first class on the airplane.

175. The One with the Videotape
First aired: 10/18/2001
Writer: Scott Silveri
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Guest star: Lisa Thornhill (Kristen)
Global rating: 9.3

Monica and Chandler return from their honeymoon with stories of a couple that they met on the flight back, but soon discover that the couple gave them a wrong number. 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.

176. The One with Rachel's Date
First aired: 10/25/2001
Writer: Brian Buckner, Sebastian Jones
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Bonnie Somerville (Mona) , Kevin Rahm (Tim), Chris Parnell (Bob), Geoff Pierson (Mr. Franklin), Johnny Messner (Cash)
Global rating: 8.8

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. Ross discovers that a coworker of Chandler's has been calling him Toby for five years. Joey sets Rachel up on a date with one of his co-stars. Ross worries about this and the fact that he doesn't see a future with Rachel anymore.

177. The One with the Halloween Party
First aired: 11/1/2001
Writer: Mark J. Kunerth
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Bonnie Somerville (Mona), James Michael Tyler (Gunther) , Rachel David (The Ballerina), Emily Osment (Lelani Mayolanofavich), Ivy Malone (The Cowgirl), Daniel E. Smith (Boy in the Cape)
Global rating: 9.1

Monica and Chandler decide to throw a costumed Halloween party. Phoebe runs into Ursula, who's getting married next week, and invites her and her fiancé to the party.

178. The One with the Stain
First aired: 11/8/2001
Writer: R. Lee Fleming Jr.
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Guest star: James Michael Tyler (Gunther) , Arden Myrin (Brenda), Dale Raoul (Mrs. Verhoeven)
Global rating: 8.8

Chandler hires a maid, whom Monica suspects is stealing her clothing. Eric has broken up with Ursula and is ready to date Phoebe, except for one problem: he can't look at her without seeing Ursula. Ross tries to get Rachel an apartment in his building, but the woman living there isn't in a hurry to die, and Joey wants Rachel to stay with him.

179. The One with the Stripper
First aired: 11/15/2001
Writer: Andrew Reich, Ted Cohen
Director: David Schwimmer
Guest star: Bonnie Somerville (Mona), Ron Leibman (Dr. Leonard Green) , Jackie Debatin (The Hooker), Fred Stoller (Stu), Martin Yu (The Waiter)
Global rating: 9.1

Rachel prepares to have dinner with her dad and tell him that she's pregnant. Meanwhile, an unknowing Chandler discovers that Monica had a stripper at her bachelorette party, causing her to try to make it up, by getting him a stripper.

180. The One with the Rumor
First aired: 11/22/2001
Writer: Shana Goldberg-Meehan
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star:
Global rating: 9.2

Monica invites an old friend from high school over for Thanksgiving dinner, unaware that Will started a "We Hate Rachel" club with Ross. Meanwhile, Joey vows to eat an entire turkey by himself, and Chandler and Phoebe pretend to watch football to avoid helping in the kitchen.

181. The One with Monica's Boots
First aired: 12/6/2001
Writer: Brian Buckner, Sebastian Jones, Robert Carlock
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Guest star: Cole Sprouse (Ben Geller-Willick-Bunch) , Marc Rose (Bobby), Marla Sokoloff (Dina), Tammy Townsend (The Teacher)
Global rating: 8.7

Chandler is peeved when Monica splurges on an expensive pair of boots. Phoebe learns Ross' and Sting's children attend the same school and she angles to meet the celebrity and get concert tickets. Joey's sister Dina expresses an interest in fashion to get Joey to introduce her to Rachel, but Dina has a surprising revelation that goes beyond the world of Ralph Lauren.

182. The One with the Creepy Holiday Card
First aired: 12/13/2001
Writer: Robert Carlock
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Bonnie Somerville (Mona), Sam McMurray (Doug) , Shawn Christian (Dr. Schiff), Evie Peck (Nurse), Wesley Thompson (The Locksmith), Ashley L. Clark (Roger)
Global rating: 8.7

Ross starts to panic when Mona gets an idea to send out a holiday card for the two of them, thinking that their relationship is starting to move too fast. Chandler's newly divorced boss tries to get Monica and Chandler to come out to dinner with him, but Monica can't stand him. Rachel's hormones start acting up due to her pregnancy, causing her to hit on almost every guy she meets.

183. The One Where Joey Dates Rachel
First aired: 1/10/2002
Writer: Sherry Bilsing, Ellen Plummer
Director: David Schwimmer
Guest star: Cole Sprouse (Ben Geller-Willick-Bunch) , Krista Allen (Mabel), Matthew Yang King (The Student), Caryn Ward (The Waitress)
Global rating: 9.1

Phoebe gets Monica and Chandler a Ms. Pacman arcade game for a wedding present, which leads to some heavy competition between Monica, Phoebe, and, surprisingly, Chandler. Ross gets to teach an important class because of a retiring professor, but soon learns that its on the other side of town, and he doesn't have enough time to get there. Joey takes Rachel to dinner on a pretend date to make her feel better since she can't have a normal relationship due to her pregnancy.

184. The One Where Chandler Takes a Bath
First aired: 1/17/2002
Writer: Vanessa McCarthy
Director: Ben Weiss
Guest star: Amanda Carlin (Dr. Long)
Global rating: 9.1

Monica turns Chandler on to the concept of a bath to relax, complete with scented oils and candles. Ross and Rachel toss baby names back and forth while deciding whether to learn the baby's sex. Joey still likes Rachel, a fact that Monica, Chandler and Phoebe discover by a little detective work.

185. The One with the Secret Closet
First aired: 1/31/2002
Writer: Brian Buckner, Sebastian Jones
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Guest star: Amanda Carlin (Dr. Long) , Richard Penn (The Doctor)
Global rating: 8.9

Phoebe talks Monica into letting her give her a massage but becomes disconcerted when Monica begins making sexual noises. Joey dreams about being with Rachel and betraying Ross. Chandler realizes he's never seen what's in the closet by the bathroom and tries to break in. Rachel feels her baby kick for the first time.

186. The One with the Birthing Video
First aired: 2/7/2002
Writer: Dana Klein Borkow
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Guest star: Bonnie Somerville (Mona), James Michael Tyler (Gunther)
Global rating: 8.8

Phoebe tries to cheer up a depressed Joey by lending him the world's happiest dog. Monica and Chandler's romantic Valentine's Day plans are derailed when they watch a videotape of Phoebe's friend giving birth. Ross plans on telling Mona that Rachel is living with him.

187. The One Where Joey Tells Rachel
First aired: 2/28/2002
Writer: Andrew Reich, Ted Cohen
Director: Ben Weiss
Guest star: James Michael Tyler (Gunther) , Harry Van Gorkum (Don), Sam Pancake (The Waiter), Terence Paul Winter (Waiter #2)
Global rating: 9.0

Ross has trouble understanding Joey's revelation about his feelings for Rachel. Meanwhile, Phoebe meets Monica's soul mate, much to Chandler's dismay.

188. The One with the Tea Leaves
First aired: 3/7/2002
Writer: Steven Rosenhaus, R. Lee Fleming Jr.
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Bonnie Somerville (Mona), Steve Ireland (Mr. Zelner) , James LeGros (Jim), Mark Lutz (Mona's Date)
Global rating: 8.9

Joey has been hiding from Rachel, so she invents a problem at work ("My boss wants to buy my baby!") to draw him into conversation. Phoebe's tea leaves tell her that she's going to meet the man of her dreams, except that the man she meets is a nightmare. Later on though, she does meet a nice guy. Ross tries to retrieve his favorite shirt from Mona's, interrupted when she returns home with a date.

189. The One in Massapequa
First aired: 3/28/2002
Writer: Mark J. Kunerth, Peter Tibbals
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Elliott Gould (Jack Geller), Christina Pickles (Judy Geller) , Kat Sawyer-Young (Catherine), Ellen Gerstein (Aunt Lisa), John C. Moskoff (Uncle Dan), Tim Silva (The Male Guest), Aixa Clemente (The Female Guest)
Global rating: 9.1

Everybody prepares to go out to Long Island for the elder Gellers' 35th wedding anniversary party, and Monica tries to write a toast to make everybody cry like Ross's toasts do. Phoebe invites her new boyfriend, Parker, who has an extreme zest for life. Ross and Rachel discover that his parents have told people they're married.

190. The One with Joey's Interview
First aired: 4/4/2002
Writer: Doty Abrams
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: James Michael Tyler (Gunther [uncredited]) , Sasha Alexander (The Interviewer)
Global rating: 8.4

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. During the interview, he reminisces about his past acting experiences, what he does in his spare time, eating and exercising right, his friends, his homosexual tendencies, and his romantic life.

191. The One with the Baby Shower
First aired: 4/25/2002
Writer: Sherry Bilsing, Ellen Plummer
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Guest star: Marlo Thomas (Sandra Green) , Jonathan Nichols (Ray), Adria Tennor (Katherine), Lisa Calderon (Erin)
Global rating: 8.9

Rachel panics when she realizes that she is not ready to take care of her baby, and reluctantly agrees for her mother to move in with her and Ross to help out. Monica tries desperately to get Mrs. Green to like her. Meanwhile, the guys help Joey practice for his audition as the host of a wild game show called "Bamboozled."

192. The One with the Cooking Class
First aired: 5/2/2002
Writer: Brian Buckner, Sebastian Jones, Dana Klein Borkow
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Molly Hagan (Sarah), Rena Sofer (Katie), Tucker Smallwood (Mr. Tyler), Tim Maculan (The Food Critic), Scott Richards (The Acting Teacher)
Global rating: 8.8

Monica's restaurant gets a bad review in the Post. After confronting the critic who wrote it, she decides to join a cooking class, with Joey in tow. Ross goes on a date with a clerk from a baby store, making Rachel jealous. Chandler prepares for a job interview after Phoebe tells him that he makes a bad first impression.

193. The One Where Rachel Is Late
First aired: 5/9/2002
Writer: Shana Goldberg-Meehan
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Amanda Carlin (Dr. Long), June Gable (Estelle Leonard)
Global rating: 9.0

With the release of Joey's movie approaching, he must decide which friend to invite to the premiere. Unfortunately, his pick, Chandler, falls asleep during it. Monica and Phoebe bet on when the baby will be born as Rachel's due date comes and goes. The doctor tells Ross and Rachel that sex may help speed things along. Just as they start to do it, Rachel's water breaks.

194. The One Where Rachel Has a Baby (1)
First aired: 5/16/2002
Writer: Scott Silveri
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Guest star: Amanda Carlin (Dr. Long), Maggie Wheeler (Janice), Christina Pickles (Judy Geller) , Debi Mazar (Evil Bitch), Eddie McClintock (Cliff), Rachael Harris (Julie), Tim DeKay (Marc), Jo Nell Kennedy (Nurse #1), Henriette Mantel (Nurse #2), Mark Daniel Cade (The Doctor), Laura Margolis (Woman Giving Birth), Karin Co (Woman with Mild Contractions), Jimmy Palumbo (Sick Bastard), Sarah Rush (Nurse #3), Doug Looper (Grant [DVD only])
Global rating: 9.2

Rachel and Ross arrive at the hospital; she's upset to get a semi-private room. Monica and Chandler decide to have a baby and right away. Mrs. Geller turns up to give Ross her mother's engagement ring; she wants Ross to marry Rachel. Joey can't understand why somebody wouldn't want to be married to Rachel. Phoebe meets a handsome stranger, but can't quite get his room number, so she gets Dr. Drake Ramoray to get it. She also gets him to find out some personal info from the guy. As Rachel waits for her own baby, various other pregnant women come and go, until Janice shows up.

195. The One Where Rachel Has a Baby (2)
First aired: 5/16/2002
Writer: David Crane, Marta Kauffman
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Guest star: Amanda Carlin (Dr. Long), Maggie Wheeler (Janice) , Eddie McClintock (Cliff), Maurice Godin (Sid)
Global rating: 9.2

Drake reports to Phoebe. Chandler and Monica look for a room in the hospital to use for a tryst. After 21 hours of labor, Rachel's ready to have the baby. Joey blows it for Phoebe but fixes it just as quickly. The baby is in breach, but comes out okay. After Ross and Rachel kiss, the baby is named Emma Geller Green. Monica and Chandler find a janitor's closet. Janice convinces Rachel that she needs a guy who will be around. Ross still isn't interested, but Phoebe talks him into it. Joey finds the engagement ring. Rachel thinks he's proposing and says yes, as Ross walks down the hall with flowers.

Season 9 : 196-219 (24)
196. The One Where No One Proposes
First aired: 9/26/2002
Writer: Sherry Bilsing, Ellen Plummer
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Guest star: Elizabeth and Genevieve Davidson (Emma Geller-Green [uncredited]), Elliott Gould (Jack Geller) , Cleo King (Nurse Kitty)
Global rating: 8.8

Following Rachel's acceptance of Joey's accidental proposal, confusion reigns as Rachel wonders whether it was the right thing to do and Phoebe can't seem to mind her own business. Finally, Rachel, Ross and Joey get together in a room and figure out that no one was actually going to propose. Mr. Geller walks in on Monica and Chandler doing it in a closet. Joey tries to avoid watching Rachel breastfeed.

197. The One Where Emma Cries
First aired: 10/3/2002
Writer: Dana Klein Borkow
Director: Sheldon Epps
Guest star: Elizabeth and Genevieve Davidson (Emma Geller-Green [uncredited]), James Michael Tyler (Gunther) , Janet Hubert-Whitten (Ms. McKenna)
Global rating: 8.8

Chandler, having trouble getting enough sleep at home, falls asleep in a meeting and accidentally agrees to run his company's Tulsa office. Emma won't stop crying after Rachel interrupts her nap; Monica and Phoebe try to help get her back to sleep. Ross is still mad at Joey, and breaks his finger trying to punch him.

198. The One with the Pediatrician
First aired: 10/10/2002
Writer: Brian Buckner, Sebastian Jones
Director: Roger Christiansen
Guest star: Elizabeth and Genevieve Davidson (Emma Geller-Green [uncredited]), Paul Rudd (Mike Hannigan) , Dedee Pfeiffer (Mary Ellen), Gregory White (Dr. Gettleman), Angee Hughes (Nurse), Greta Sesheta (Receptionist), Elaine Hendrix (Sally), Kim Harris (The Woman in the Coffee House [DVD only]), Ashly Holloway (The Girl in the Doctor's Office), Logan Hudson (The Boy in the Doctor's Office)
Global rating: 8.7

Rachel's pediatrician drops her as a client because she calls him incessantly (she thinks hiccups is emergency enough for 3AM)- so now she must find a new one. Chandler and Monica discuss Tulsa.

199. The One with the Sharks
First aired: 10/17/2002
Writer: Andrew Reich, Ted Cohen
Director: Ben Weiss
Guest star: Paul Rudd (Mike Hannigan), James Michael Tyler (Gunther) , Susan Ward (Hayley), Nikita Ager (Hayley's Roommate)
Global rating: 8.2

Phoebe has a talk with Ross that prompts her to realize that she's never had a long term relationship. Monica makes a startling discovery while visiting Chandler in Tulsa. Joey's date's apartment seems really familiar, although he doesn't remember sleeping with her before.

200. The One with Phoebe's Birthday Dinner
First aired: 10/31/2002
Writer: Scott Silveri
Director: David Schwimmer
Guest star: Elizabeth and Genevieve Davidson (Emma Geller-Green [uncredited]), Christina Pickles (Judy Geller) , Dan Bucatinsky (Waiter), Kevin Farrell (Maitre d'), Monique Edwards (Claudia), Brian Chenoweth (Ken)
Global rating: 8.8

The friends are looking forward to getting together to celebrate Phoebe's birthday as it will be a rare opportunity for them to all be together. Monica plans to sleep with Chandler when he arrives since she's ovulating but the two fight when she learns he was smoking. Rachel is worried about leaving Emma with Ross's mother. When Mrs. Geller is late, Ross accidentally locks himself and Rachel out of the apartment with Emma inside. All this leaves Phoebe and Joey alone with a table for six.

201. The One with the Male Nanny
First aired: 11/7/2002
Writer: Marta Kauffman, David Crane
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Guest star: Elizabeth and Genevieve Davidson (Emma Geller-Green [uncredited]), Paul Rudd (Mike Hannigan), Hank Azaria (David) , Susan Slome (The Prospective Nanny)
Global rating: 8.8

Ross mocks Rachel's new male nanny. Chandler becomes upset when Monica says that somebody from her job is the funniest guy she's ever met. Phoebe and Mike exchange apartment keys, only to get a surprise visit from Phoebe's ex-boyfriend David.

202. The One with Ross's Inappropriate Song
First aired: 11/14/2002
Writer: Robert Carlock
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Paul Rudd (Mike Hannigan), Elizabeth and Genevieve Davidson (Emma Geller-Green [uncredited]) , Gregory Itzin (Theodore Hannigan), Cristine Rose (Bitsy Hannigan), Robin Krieger (The Realtor)
Global rating: 9.0

Ross makes Emma laugh by singing Sir Mix-A-Lot's "Baby Got Back." Joey and Chandler, viewing Richard's old apartment, discover what they think is a tape of Richard having sex with Monica. Phoebe goes to dinner with Mike and his parents, where they encourage him to date somebody else. He tells them he loves Phoebe though.

203. The One with Rachel's Other Sister
First aired: 11/21/2002
Writer: Shana Goldberg-Meehan
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Guest star: Elizabeth and Genevieve Davidson (Emma Geller-Green [uncredited])
Global rating: 9.2

Rachel's sister Amy tags along for Thanksgiving at Monica's place, because her (married) boyfriend cancels their plans. While watching the parade, Joey realizes that he forgot to show up for the Days of Our Lives cast float, and he asks Phoebe how to lie to his boss so he won't get in trouble. Monica obsesses about anybody damaging her best china. Amy, who is self-absorbed and can't remember anybody's correct names, thinks that if Rachel and Ross die, she will then get custody of Emma, but Rachel and Ross tell her that Monica and Chandler are going to get Emma. Arguments ensue, and Chandler tries to prove that he would be a good parent, even if Monica weren't around.

204. The One with Rachel's Phone Number
First aired: 12/5/2002
Writer: Mark J. Kunerth
Director: Ben Weiss
Guest star: Paul Rudd (Mike Hannigan) , Alan F. Smith (Kevin), Irene White (The Assistant), Chris Payne Gilbert (Bill), Kevin Brief (The Bartender)
Global rating: 8.7

Joey becomes convinced that Monica's having an affair after Chandler sneaks back into town. Rachel gives her phone number to a guy at a bar. Ross and Mike try to hang out together but it doesn't go very well.

205. The One with Christmas in Tulsa
First aired: 12/12/2002
Writer: Doty Abrams
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Guest star: Brian Chenoweth (Ken), Monique Edwards (Claudia)
Global rating: 8.3

While Chandler is stuck in Tulsa for Christmas, one of his co-workers comes onto him. A jealous Monica waits back in New York. Chandler decides to quit his job.

206. The One Where Rachel Goes Back To Work
First aired: 1/9/2003
Writer: Peter Tibbals, Judd Rubin
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Elizabeth and Genevieve Davidson (Emma Geller-Green [uncredited]), Dermot Mulroney (Gavin Mitchell), Steve Ireland (Mr. Zelner) , Evan Handler (The Director), Phill Lewis (Steve), Alexandra Margulies (Female Extra #1), Heather Sims (Female Extra #2), Paul Logan (The Soap Actor)
Global rating: 8.5

Rachel visits work and finds out that a guy named Gavin has been "temporarily" assigned to take over her job, and she becomes desperate to get back to work right away for fear they'll dump her. Gavin turns out to be a nice guy and offers to take care of Emma while Rachel gives her presentation. Meanwhile, Joey has to deal with Phoebe acting like...well, Phoebe, when he gets her a job as an extra on her soap, and Chandler and Monica deal with the fact Chandler doesn't have a job and now might not be the right time to start a family.

207. The One with Phoebe's Rats
First aired: 1/16/2003
Writer: Brian Buckner, Sebastian Jones, Dana Klein Borkow
Director: Ben Weiss
Guest star: Paul Rudd (Mike Hannigan), Dermot Mulroney (Gavin Mitchell) , Melissa George (Molly), Carly Thomas (Tabitha), Cheryl Kennard (Heather)
Global rating: 8.3

Gavin gives Rachel a very interesting birthday gift while Ross begs Joey to stay away from Emma's hot new nanny. Meanwhile, Mike meets and then accidentally murders Phoebe's unusual pet.

208. The One Where Monica Sings
First aired: 1/30/2003
Writer: Ellen Plummer, Sherry Bilsing, Steven Rosenhaus
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Dermot Mulroney (Gavin Mitchell), Paul Rudd (Mike Hannigan) , Lisa Calderon (Michelle's Friend), DeAnna Steele (The Woman), Lori Alan (Sonya), Jennifer Aspen (Michelle), Melissa George (Molly), Kristen Ariza (The Receptionist), Megan Linder (Woman #2)
Global rating: 8.7

A night at Mike's piano bar gives Monica a very showy moment in the spotlight. Ross works on trying to move on after he witnesses Rachel and Gavin's kiss. Meanwhile, Chandler employs his secret skill to repair Joey's botched eyebrow-waxing job.

209. The One with the Blind Dates
First aired: 2/6/2003
Writer: Ellen Plummer, Sherry Bilsing
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Alexandra and Athina Conley (Emma Geller-Green [uncredited]) , Sam Pancake (The Waiter), John Bentley (Waiter #2)
Global rating: 8.8

Joey and Phoebe conspire to set up Rachel and Ross on their worst blind dates ever, hers being a pitiful lug, as they hope to reunite them out of mutual appreciation for what they had together. Meanwhile, while babysitting Emma, an ovulating Monica wants to become romantically intimate with Chandler but their privacy is compromised because they can't leave the infant alone or she'll scream bloody murder.

210. The One with the Mugging
First aired: 2/13/2003
Writer: Peter Tibbals
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: James Michael Tyler (Gunther [uncredited]) , Phill Lewis (Steve), Teck Holmes (Jordan), Kyle Gass (Lowell), Suzanne Ford (The Female Producer), Michelle Anne Johnson (The Casting Director)
Global rating: 8.7

Joey endures a draining audition at the hands of a pompous actor-director. Ross and Phoebe discover a secret link after being mugged together on the street. Chandler's advertising internship gets off to an impressive start.

211. The One with the Boob Job
First aired: 2/20/2003
Writer: Mark J. Kunerth
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Paul Rudd (Mike Hannigan) , Timothy Starks (The Handyman)
Global rating: 8.5

When Monica and Chandler are financially strapped, she secretly asks Joey for a large loan. When an unsuspecting Chandler also approaches his pal for some cash, Joey accidentally betrays Monica's confidence and then freaks out Chandler when he covers by saying she wants the money for a breast enhancement. Meanwhile, Phoebe asks Mike to move in with her, but changes her mind after a disagreement about marriage. Rachel's attempt to baby-proof the apartment tampers with a frustrated Joey's sanity.

212. The One with the Memorial Service
First aired: 3/13/2003
Writer: Brian Buckner, Sebastian Jones, Robert Carlock
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Paul Rudd (Mike Hannigan), Alexandra and Athina Conley (Emma Geller-Green [uncredited]) , Ernie Grunwald (Tom), Ivana Milicevic (Kori), Jonathan Slavin (Manny)
Global rating: 8.8

Chandler's jokey entry on his and Ross's college website leads to a fake burial service for the allegedly dead and obviously unpopular Geller. Joey refuses to give Emma his favorite stuffed animal. Phoebe begs Monica to help her avoid a post-breakup tryst with Mike.

213. The One with the Lottery
First aired: 4/3/2003
Writer: Brian Buckner, Sebastian Jones, Sherry Bilsing, Ellen Plummer
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: James Michael Tyler (Gunther), Alexandra and Athina Conley (Emma Geller-Green [uncredited]) , Phill Lewis (Steve)
Global rating: 9.1

Monica leads the gang, except for a scoffing Ross, to purchase a bunch of lottery tickets for the multimillion-dollar powerball jackpot, but while they gleefully plot how to spend their possible shares, a disdainful Phoebe throws caution to the wind. Meanwhile, Chandler frets as he waits for a phone call that could mean a new paying job and Rachel thinks baby Emma is close to saying her first word.

214. The One with Rachel's Dream
First aired: 4/17/2003
Writer: Dana Klein Borkow, Mark J. Kunerth
Director: Terry Hughes
Guest star: Marisol Nichols (Olivia), Joe Colligan (The Director), Blake Reed (Chase), Shayne Anderson (Customer #1), Keith Pillow (Customer #2), Johnny Sneed (Customer #3)
Global rating: 8.8

Rachel dreams about a romantic encounter with Joey after a visit to the set of Days of Our Lives. Chandler buys a non-refundable weekend getaway for himself and Monica, but when she can't get time off at work, Ross joins him. Meanwhile, Phoebe drives people away from Monica's restaurant with her terrible guitar playing.

215. The One with the Soap Opera Party
First aired: 4/24/2003
Writer: Shana Goldberg-Meehan, Andrew Reich, Ted Cohen
Director: Sheldon Epps
Guest star: Aisha Tyler (Charlie Wheeler), James Michael Tyler (Gunther) , Ken Lerner (Professor Spafford), Alex Borstein (Bitter Woman on Stage), Ethan Erickson (Dirk)
Global rating: 8.8

Joey doesn't tell the gang about his plans to throw a party on the roof of the building. He also hides the fact that he's invited the Days of Our Lives cast, since the girls embarrass him when they meet stars. Rachel discovers the truth about the party and soon, everybody knows (except for Chandler). Ross meets a new colleague and, instantly attracted to her, invites her to the party. Rachel and Monica go the party and act like crazed fans while Ross is intimidated by Charlie's former boyfriends. Meanwhile, Chandler is at a play alone. At the end of the party, Rachel is looking for Joey and Ross is looking for Charlie, and they find Joey and Charlie kissing.

216. The One with the Fertility Test
First aired: 5/1/2003
Writer: Robert Carlock, Scott Silveri
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Aisha Tyler (Charlie Wheeler), Maggie Wheeler (Janice) , Myra Turley (Nurse), Debra Azar (Spa Receptionist)
Global rating: 8.8

Chandler and Monica court embarrassment when they secretly go to a fertility clinic for tests that will determine their family plans, until an old acquaintance runs into them. Ross hides his feelings for Charlie to help Joey woo her. Rachel sneaks into a spa for a massage and hopes that Phoebe won't find out and feel betrayed.

217. The One with the Donor
First aired: 5/8/2003
Writer: Andrew Reich, Ted Cohen
Director: Ben Weiss
Guest star: Hank Azaria (David), Aisha Tyler (Charlie Wheeler) , Andy Umberger (Dr. Connelly), Dan Desmond (Professor Sherman), Cynthia Newman (Jeanette), Kim Harris (The Cologne Spritzer), Tracy Silver (Dressing Room Woman)
Global rating: 8.6

When Monica and Chandler learn of their chances for natural conception, they resort to interviewing unsuspecting male candidates to find the perfect match for one who could inseminate her. Elsewhere, Phoebe is incredibly nervous about going to a party that Mike will be at--until she bumps into David. Meanwhile, Rachel finds herself being mean to Charlie because of their common romantic interest in Joey, and Ross works hard on a lecture he hopes to present at a paleontology convention in Barbados.

218. The One in Barbados (1)
First aired: 5/15/2003
Writer: Shana Goldberg-Meehan, Scott Silveri
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Guest star: Cali Sheldon (Emma Geller-Green [uncredited]), Hank Azaria (David), Paul Rudd (Mike Hannigan), Aisha Tyler (Charlie Wheeler), Noelle Sheldon (Emma Geller-Green [uncredited]) , Audrey Wasilewski (Sarah), Jane Edith Wilson (Jackie [DVD only]), Carol Mansell (Jackie's Friend [DVD only]), Hannah Groves (Christina)
Global rating: 8.8

Chandler gives David advice that culminates in David deciding to propose to Phoebe. However, Phoebe is still in love with Mike. Monica meddles and calls Mike, who shows up in Barbados and interrupts David's marriage proposal with one of his own. Phoebe chooses Mike, although she doesn't accept his proposal. Meanwhile, sparks fly between Ross and Charlie when they spend some time together rewriting his speech, and Rachel struggles with the idea of telling Joey that she's crazy about him.

219. The One in Barbados (2)
First aired: 5/15/2003
Writer: Marta Kauffman, David Crane
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Guest star: Cali Sheldon (Emma Geller-Green [uncredited]), Paul Rudd (Mike Hannigan), Aisha Tyler (Charlie Wheeler), Noelle Sheldon (Emma Geller-Green [uncredited]) , John Balma (Professor Oberblau), Robert Beuth (Professor Klarik), Joe Everett Michaels (Waiter), Alison Shanks (Mrs. Oberblau), Hannah Groves (Christina)
Global rating: 8.7

Charlie and Joey break up, and Rachel finally tells Joey about her crush on him. He decides nothing can happen because Ross is a good friend, but after he sees Ross and Charlie kissing, he heads back up to Rachel's room where the two kiss and shut the door. Meanwhile, Monica and Mike compete at a game of ping pong.

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220. The One After Joey and Rachel Kiss
First aired: 9/25/2003
Writer: Andrew Reich, Ted Cohen
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Guest star: Cali Sheldon (Emma Geller-Green [uncredited]), Paul Rudd (Mike Hannigan), Aisha Tyler (Charlie Wheeler), Noelle Sheldon (Emma Geller-Green [uncredited]) , Anne Dudek (Precious)
Global rating: 8.6

Monica, Chandler and Phoebe discover that they can eavesdrop on Ross & Charlie and Joey & Rachel through the walls of the hotel. Both new couples decide to wait before proceeding with their relationships, until the men can talk to each other. Ross tells Joey on the plane ride back to New York, but Joey can't quite yet. Later, Ross walks in on Joey and Rachel kissing. Meanwhile, Monica combats her poofy hair by getting corn rows put in, and Phoebe discovers that Mike has a girlfriend.

221. The One Where Ross Is Fine
First aired: 10/2/2003
Writer: Sherry Bilsing, Ellen Plummer
Director: Ben Weiss
Guest star: Giovanni Ribisi (Frank Buffay Jr.), Aisha Tyler (Charlie Wheeler) , Daryl Sabara (Owen), Jim Meskimen (Bill), Kellie Waymire (Colleen), Allisyn Ashley Arm (Leslie Buffay), Sierra Marcoux (Chandler Buffay), Dante Pastula (Frank Buffay Jr. Jr.)
Global rating: 8.8

Ross puts on a convincing front and invites Joey and Rachel to dine on fajitas with him and Charlie. He quickly gets drunk and embarrasses everyone. After Rachel and Charlie leave, Joey spends the night and the two talk in the morning. Ross tells Joey he'll work on getting used to him and Rachel. Meanwhile, Frank Jr. visits with his kids and tries to talk Phoebe into taking one of the triplets. Also, Chandler and Monica visit some friends of Phoebe's to learn about adoption. However, Chandler accidentally tells their son something he didn't know - that he's adopted.

222. The One with Ross's Tan
First aired: 10/9/2003
Writer: Brian Buckner
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Luis Antonio Ramos (The Tanning Salon Guy), Iris Bahr (Glenda)
Global rating: 8.7

Joey and Rachel's first date goes well, until they return to their apartment and discover that everything's awkward. They decide that they are better off as friends, and decide not to go further in the relationship. Monica and Phoebe try to avoid their annoying friend Amanda, who has returned from living in London with a fake British accent. Ross gets a spray-on tan, that does not go well.

223. The One with the Cake
First aired: 10/23/2003
Writer: Robert Carlock
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Cali Sheldon (Emma Geller-Green [uncredited]), Elliott Gould (Jack Geller), June Gable (Estelle Leonard), Christina Pickles (Judy Geller), Noelle Sheldon (Emma Geller-Green [uncredited])
Global rating: 8.8

It's baby Emma's first birthday and Rachel won't let the party start until Emma wakes from her nap. However, everybody has places to be: Monica and Chandler want to leave for a weekend getaway in Vermont, Phoebe has a massage client, and Joey has an audition.

224. The One Where Rachel's Sister Babysits
First aired: 10/30/2003
Writer: Dana Klein Borkow
Director: Roger Christiansen
Guest star: Cali Sheldon (Emma Geller-Green [uncredited]), Paul Rudd (Mike Hannigan), Aisha Tyler (Charlie Wheeler), Noelle Sheldon (Emma Geller-Green [uncredited])
Global rating: 8.8

Monica and Chandler solicit Joey to write a letter to the adoption agency on their behalf. Joey discovers the thesaurus. Rachel's sister Amy visits and moves in with Rachel and Joey. She babysits Emma and gets the little girl's ears pierced. On their first anniversary, Phoebe spoils Mike's plans to propose, so she proposes to him. That doesn't go well, but the two get engaged anyway.

225. The One with Ross's Grant
First aired: 11/6/2003
Writer: Sebastian Jones
Director: Ben Weiss
Guest star: Cali Sheldon (Emma Geller-Green [uncredited]), Aisha Tyler (Charlie Wheeler), Noelle Sheldon (Emma Geller-Green [uncredited]) , Ming Lo (Dr. Li), Cathy Lind Hayes (Dr. Biely)
Global rating: 8.5

Rachel and Monica fight over who will receive an ugly painting from Phoebe's apartment when Mike wants her to get rid of it. Chandler gets on Joey's bad side when he lies about watching Joey's audition tape. Ross is up for a big grant, although Charlie's ex-boyfriend is in charge of who gets it. Dr. Hobart tries to trade--Ross breaks up with Charlie and he'll get the grant. Eventually, Charlie and Dr. Hobart reconcile after he reveals his feelings for her.

226. The One with the Home Study
First aired: 11/13/2003
Writer: Mark J. Kunerth
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Guest star: Cali Sheldon (Emma Geller-Green [uncredited]), Paul Rudd (Mike Hannigan), Noelle Sheldon (Emma Geller-Green [uncredited]) , Maria Pitillo (Laura), Matt Winston (The Charity Clerk)
Global rating: 8.6

Phoebe and Mike struggle over their decision to donate their wedding fund to charity. Ross discovers Rachel's irrational fear of swings. The adoption worker in charge of deciding the fate of Monica and Chandler's adoption hopes had a one-night-stand with Joey where he never called her back. Monica and Chandler are approved for adoption.

227. The One with the Late Thanksgiving
First aired: 11/20/2003
Writer: Shana Goldberg-Meehan
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Cali Sheldon (Emma Geller-Green [uncredited]), Noelle Sheldon (Emma Geller-Green [uncredited])
Global rating: 8.9

After Monica announces that she's not cooking Thanksgiving dinner this year, Phoebe talks her back into it. Ross, Rachel, Phoebe and Joey are all late to the dinner, thanks to a baby beauty contest and a Rangers game, so Monica and Chandler lock them out. The gang is united again when Monica gets a phone call informing her that a pregnant girl from Ohio has selected her to adopt her unborn baby.

228. The One with the Birth Mother
First aired: 1/8/2004
Writer: Scott Silveri
Director: David Schwimmer
Guest star: Anna Faris (Erica), Cali Sheldon (Emma Geller-Green [uncredited]), Noelle Sheldon (Emma Geller-Green [uncredited]) , Jim O'Heir (Adoption Agency Worker), Annie Parisse (Sarah), Jorge Luis Abreu (The Waiter), Carla Toutz (Joan)
Global rating: 8.8

Monica and Chandler travel to Ohio to meet a potential mother for their child, but they're put in an uncomfortable situation when the mom-to-be thinks they're a reverend and doctor. Joey's date picks food off his plate. Rachel picks out an outfit for Ross to wear on a date, but accidentally gives him the bag with her purchases instead.

229. The One Where Chandler Gets Caught
First aired: 1/15/2004
Writer: Doty Abrams
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Cali Sheldon (Emma Geller-Green [uncredited]), Noelle Sheldon (Emma Geller-Green [uncredited])
Global rating: 8.5

Phoebe and Rachel catch Chandler getting into a car with a blonde woman and think he's having an affair. It turns out that the woman was Monica and Chandler's realtor, and the two are buying a house in Westchester. The friends reminisce about their good times in the apartment.

230. The One Where the Stripper Cries
First aired: 2/5/2004
Writer: Marta Kauffman, David Crane
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Guest star: Ellen Pompeo (Missy Goldberg), Gregory Jbara (Gene), Kimberley Davies (Adrienne Turner), Ryan Carlberg (Pizza Delivery Boy), Cyndi Martino (Henrietta), Matthew Mullany (Stage Manager)
Global rating: 9.2

Phoebe's bachelorette party features a rather unexpected surprise when the stripper shows up. Joey is on Pyramid. Chandler and Ross flash back to 1987 to reflect on a pact they made when they were in college.

231. The One with Phoebe's Wedding
First aired: 2/12/2004
Writer: Dana Klein Borkow, Robert Carlock
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Guest star: James Michael Tyler (Gunther), Paul Rudd (Mike Hannigan) , Cristine Rose (Bitsy Hannigan), Gregory Itzin (Theodore Hannigan)
Global rating: 9.1

Phoebe asks Joey to give her away at her wedding. Monica's the wedding planner and she's driving Phoebe nuts. Chandler and Ross discover at the rehearsal dinner that neither of them has a part in the wedding. However, Mike needs to replace a groomsman, so he lets Phoebe choose one of them, although she gives the job to Rachel. Joey takes his role as the bride's dad way too seriously. Phoebe fires Monica. The day of the wedding, New York is hit with the worst snowstorm its seen in 20 years. Phoebe rehires Monica, and the wedding ends up taking place in the street outside of Central Perk. When the priest can't make it, Joey steps in for him, and Chandler gives the bride away, while groomsman Ross is stuck taking care of Mike's old dog.

232. The One Where Joey Speaks French
First aired: 2/19/2004
Writer: Sherry Bilsing, Ellen Plummer
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Ron Leibman (Dr. Leonard Green), Anna Faris (Erica), Cali Sheldon (Emma Geller-Green [uncredited]), Noelle Sheldon (Emma Geller-Green [uncredited]) , Tim Edward Rhoze (The Director), Alex Craig Mann (The Casting Assistant), Hira Ambrosino (The Nurse)
Global rating: 8.6

Phoebe tries to teach Joey to speak French for an audition. Surrogate mom Erica is visiting town and tells the Bings that the baby's father may be a shovel killer. Ross and Rachel head out to Long Island after her dad has a heart attack. After Ross rejects an upset Rachel's advances, the two decide never to have sex again, although Rachel suggests it still might happen.

233. The One with Princess Consuela
First aired: 2/26/2004
Writer: Tracy Reilly, Robert Carlock
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Paul Rudd (Mike Hannigan), Steven Eckholdt (Mark Robinson), James Michael Tyler (Gunther), Steve Ireland (Mr. Zelner) , Brent Spiner (James Campbell), Tom Dugan (maitre d'), Helen Eigenberg (The Realtor), Mary-Margaret Lewis (Rita), Craig Robinson (The Clerk), Alex Ball (The Ralph Lauren Employee)
Global rating: 9.0

Monica and Chandler visit their house, which is in escrow, where Joey is comforted about losing his friends by the 8-year-old girl who presently lives there. Phoebe learns that she can change her name to whatever she wants, which turns out to be Princess Consuela Bananahammock. After Mike changes his name to Crap Bag, she decides to just be Phoebe Buffay-Hannigan. Ross gets tenure at his job. Rachel's boss is sitting next to her at an interview, and she loses her job. However, she runs into her old friend Mark, who offers her a job in Paris.

234. The One Where Estelle Dies
First aired: 4/22/2004
Writer: Marta Kauffman, David Crane, Mark J. Kunerth
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Steve Ireland (Mr. Zelner), Maggie Wheeler (Janice), Cali Sheldon (Emma Geller-Green [uncredited]), Noelle Sheldon (Emma Geller-Green [uncredited]) , Jane Lynch (Ellen), E.J. Callahan (Al Zebooker)
Global rating: 8.8

Ross tries to get Rachel rehired at Ralph Lauren. He succeeds, but after Rachel tells him how scared she is about moving to Paris, he's convinced she should go. Phoebe discovers that Joey's agent Estelle died and, since his life has been changing so much recently, doesn't want to tell him. Chandler and Monica visit the house next door to theirs and discover that Janice is bidding on it. To get Janice to withdraw her offer, Chandler comes on to her.

235. The One With Rachel's Going Away Party
First aired: 4/29/2004
Writer: Andrew Reich, Ted Cohen
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Anna Faris (Erica)
Global rating: 9.0

With Rachel leaving tomorrow, the gang throws her a small going away party. She says goodbye to each of her friends individually, except for Ross. He gets mad and the two of them end up in a passionate kiss after she explains that she was putting it off because of how hard saying goodbye to him would be. Meanwhile, Erica is in town until the baby arrives and she ends up going into labor at the party.

236. Special. The One with All the Other Ones (1)
First aired: 5/6/2004
Writer:
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Guest star:
Global rating: 9.0

A look back at 10 years of Friends, featuring clips about Fun & Games, Phoebe, Chandler, The Boys, and Monica.

237. Special. The One with All the Other Ones (2)
First aired: 5/6/2004
Writer:
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Guest star:
Global rating: 8.9

A look back at 10 years of Friends, featuring clips about Ross, The Girls, Rachel, Joey, and Friends & Lovers.

238. The Last One (1)
First aired: 5/6/2004
Writer: Marta Kauffman, David Crane
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Guest star: Paul Rudd (Mike Hannigan), Anna Faris (Erica), James Michael Tyler (Gunther) , John Rubinstein (The Doctor), Carole Gutierrez (Nurse)
Global rating: 9.4

Ross wants to be with Rachel, but she still wants to go to Paris. He tries to tell her about his feelings, but Gunther beats him to it. Rachel leaves for the airport, and Ross decides to catch her at the gate. Meanwhile, Erica turns out to be carrying twins: a boy and a girl. Chandler and Monica name the girl Erica, after her surrogate mother, and the boy Jack, after Monica's father. Mike tells Phoebe that he wants to have babies. Joey buys Monica and Chandler a housewarming present: Chick Jr. and Duck Jr.

239. The Last One (2)
First aired: 5/6/2004
Writer: Marta Kauffman, David Crane
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Guest star: Jim Rash (Nervous Male Passenger), Jason Kravits (Man in Cab), Anthony Cistaro (Gate Attendant), Manao Demuth (Ticket Agent), Brian Palermo (Airline Representative), Michelle Pereira (Female Passenger), Vincent Boyle (Another Passenger), Paula Newsome (Flight Attendant [uncredited])
Global rating: 9.5

Ross and Phoebe chase Rachel to the airport, but end up at the wrong one. They narrowly make it to the right airport, where Ross declares his love for Rachel, but she gets on the plane anyway. A rejected Ross returns home, where he finds a message on his answering machine, revealing that Rachel got off the plane, just as the real thing shows up behind him. They decide to be together. Meanwhile, Chandler and Monica finish packing for their move to the suburbs, and Joey loses Chick Jr. and Duck Jr. in the foosball table.

Summary
Originally on:NBC
Status:Ended
Premiered:September 22, 1994
Last Aired:May 6, 2004
Show Categories:Comedy

"With a Little Help From My Friends" is a song written by the Beatles (and expertly covered by Joe Cocker) and it could easily be the subtitle for the thirty minute comedy, "Friends". In 1994, the idea was created for "Friends": a show about six friends in New York as they navigate their way through life and learn to grow up as they approach the third decade of their life. All, with the help from each other to get them through the obstacles that life naturally has for us. Monica is the excessively neat and organized "older sister" of the group, who works as a chef while yearning to find her ideal love. Ross, Monica's older brother, is a paleontologist with a lifelong crush on Rachel. He is a laid-back man with low self esteem and a recent divorcee. Rachel is the pretty, bubbly girl who spent most of her life as a spoiled rich princess. Now she must learn to face the real world. Chandler is Ross' college buddy and the guy who will crack jokes at a moment's notice. Phoebe is a lovable eccentric masseuse who easily could have fit in with Haight Ashbury in the 1960s. And Joey, the friend who has an inverse relationship between his good looks and his intelligence. He dreams of becoming an actor. These six individuals make up the cast of Friends.

In May 2004, Friends officially ended it's phenomenal 10 year run. The show's time slot was taken over by a spin-off called Joey.
"With a Little Help From My Friends" is a song written by the Beatles (and expertly covered by Joe Cocker) and it could easily be the subtitle for the thirty minute comedy, "Friends". In 1994, the idea was created for "Friends": a show about six friends in New York as they navigate their way through life and learn to grow up as they approach the third decade of their life. All, with the help...