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Season 3
49 :03x01 - The One With The Princess Leia Fantasy (Sep/16/1996)
Ross’s secret fantasy doesn’t stay secret for long after he confides in Rachel. Chandler begins to rekindle his relationship with ex-girlfriend Janice.


Source: NBC
Guest Stars: Maggie Wheeler as Janice, Christina Pickles as Judy Geller, Elliott Gould as Jack Geller
Director: Gail Mancuso
Writer: Michael Curtis (1), Greg Malins
 
50 :03x02 - The One Where No One's Ready (Sep/26/1996)
Ross gets riled when his friends fail to be ready on time for a museum fundraiser where he’s giving a speech.


Source: NBC
Guest Stars: Peter Dennis as Sherman Whitfield
Director: Gail Mancuso
Writer: Ira Ungerleider
 
51 :03x03 - The One With The Jam (Oct/03/1996)
Monica becomes obsesses with making jam as a means of getting over Richard. Still feeling unfulfilled, she decides she wants to have a baby and visits a sperm bank.


Source: NBC
Guest Stars: Maggie Wheeler as Janice, David Arquette as Malcolm
Director: Kevin S. Bright (1)
Writer: Wil Calhoun
 
52 :03x04 - The One With The Metaphorical Tunnel (Oct/10/1996)
Ross and Rachel encourage Chandler to “go through the tunnel” and commit to Janice. Ross worries when his son plays with a girls doll and tries frantically to substitute masculine toys.


Source: NBC
Guest Stars: Edo Azran as Young Ross, Jack Allen (1) as Ben, Charlie Allen as Ben, Maggie Wheeler as Janice, Jessica Hecht as Susan, Jane Sibbett as Carol, Sierra Dawn Hill as Young Monica
Director: Steve Zuckerman
Writer: Alexa Junge
 
53 :03x05 - The One With Frank Jr. (Oct/17/1996)
Phoebe invites her half-brother Frank Jr. to visit. Ross makes a list of famous women he’d like to date.


Source: NBC
Guest Stars: Isabella Rossellini as Herself, Giovanni Ribisi as Frank Jr., Cynthia Mann as Jasmine
Director: Steve Zuckerman
Writer: Shana Goldberg-Meehan, Scott Silveri
 
54 :03x06 - The One With The Flashback (Oct/31/1996)
After Janice asks whether they’ve ever dated each other, the friends reminisce about a time three years ago and some dark secrets are revealed.


Source: NBC
Guest Stars: Maggie Wheeler as Janice, Larry Hankin as Mr. Heckles, Christy L. Medrano as Waitress, John Lehr as Eric, Marissa Ribisi as Betsy, Michele Maika as Kiki
Director: Peter Bonerz
Writer: Marta Kauffman, David Crane (1)
Songs: The Zombies -- Time of The Season
 
55 :03x07 - The One With The Race Car Bed (1) (Nov/07/1996)
When returning a misdelivered bed to the store, Monica and Joey catch Janice passionately kissing her ex-husband in the back room.


Source: NBC
Guest Stars: Ron Leibman as Leonard Green, James Michael Tyler as Gunther, Maggie Wheeler as Janice, Steven Harad as Acting Student #2, Mark Cohen (1) as The Mattress King, Andre Rosey Brown as Delivery Man, Shashi Bhatia as Acting Student #1, Simon Harvey as Jester, Khalil Kain as Cal
Director: Gail Mancuso
Writer: Seth Kurland
 
56 :03x08 - The One With The Giant Poking Device (2) (Nov/14/1996)
When Phoebe believes she’s killed the ugly naked guy across the street from Rachel and Monica, Joey constructs a long poking device. Chandler confronts Janice.


Source: NBC
Guest Stars: Jack Allen (1) as Ben, Charlie Allen as Ben, Maggie Wheeler as Janice, James Michael Tyler as Gunther
Director: Gail Mancuso
Writer: Adam Chase
Songs: Lionel Richie and Diana Ross -- Endless Love
 
57 :03x09 - The One With The Football (Nov/21/1996)
It’s Thanksgiving and the friends start a game of football that reveals some major rivalries and prods a rematch that has serious implications for the roast turkey.


Source: NBC
Guest Stars: Susanna Voltaire as Margha
Director: Kevin S. Bright (1)
Writer: Ira Ungerleider
Songs: 2 Unlimited -- Get Ready For This, Dick Dale and His Deltones -- Misirlou, Dean Martin -- That's Amore, Randy Newman -- The Natural, U2 -- With or Without You
 
58 :03x10 - The One Where Rachel Quits (Dec/12/1996)
After quitting her Central Perk gig, Rachel worries she’ll be jobless long-term. Joey’s job selling Christmas trees upsets Phoebe, who becomes distressed over leftover trees.


Source: NBC
Guest Stars: Mae Whitman as Sarah Tuttle, James Michael Tyler as Gunther, Gene Crane as Christmas Tree Customer, Kyla Pratt as Carla Nichols, Romy Rosemont as Troop Leader, Shelley Berman as Mr. Kaplan Jr.
Director: Terry Hughes
Writer: Michael Curtis (1), Greg Malins
 
59 :03x11 - The One Where Chandler Can't Remember Which Sister (Jan/09/1997)
A handsome stranger offers Rachel a fashion-buying job. Chandler forgets which of Joey’s sisters he fooled around with after getting drunk on Joey’s birthday.


Source: NBC
Guest Stars: Shelley Berman as Mr. Kaplan Jr., Steven Eckholdt as Mark, K. J. Steinberg as Gina Tribbiani, Lisa Melilli as Dina, Holly Gagnier as Mary Angela [uncredited], Alex Meneses as Cookie, Mimi Lieber as Mary Therese, Penny Santon as Nonna
Director: Terry Hughes
Writer: Alexa Junge
Songs: Carl Carlton -- She's a Bad Mama Jama
 
60 :03x12 - The One With All The Jealousy (Jan/16/1997)
Ross becomes obsessively jealous of Rachel’s sexy new co-worker Mark and is convinced he is flirting with Rachel. Monica is smitten by a sexy busboy.


Source: NBC
Guest Stars: Obba Babatundé as The Director, James Michael Tyler as Gunther, Steven Eckholdt as Mark, Hillary Matthews as Nancy, Carlos Gomez as Julio, Wendy Schaal as Jeanine
Director: Robby Benson (1)
Writer: Doty Abrams
 
61 :03x13 - The One Where Monica And Richard Are Just Friends (Jan/30/1997)
Monica and ex-boyfriend Richard meet by chance – and the lunch they go to leads to something more.


Source: NBC
Guest Stars: Markus Flanagan (3) as Robert, James Michael Tyler as Gunther, Tom Selleck as Dr. Richard Burke, Steven Harad as Clerk, Gina Hecht as Richard's Date
Director: Robby Benson (1)
Writer: Michael Borkow
 
62 :03x14 - The One With Phoebe's Ex-Partner (Feb/06/1997)
Phoebe’s ex-singing partner Leslie wants to use Smelly Cat for a cat litter ad. Chandler dates a beautiful woman with an artificial leg… and a tie to Joey.


Source: NBC
Guest Stars: Sherilyn Fenn as Ginger, James Michael Tyler as Gunther, Steven Eckholdt as Mark, Elizabeth Daily as Leslie
Director: Robby Benson (1)
Writer: Wil Calhoun
 
63 :03x15 - The One Where Ross And Rachel Take A Break (1) (Feb/13/1997)
Ross and Rachel decide to go on a break. Phoebe becomes involved with a foreign diplomat.


Source: NBC
Guest Stars: Stephen Kearney as Mischa, Steven Eckholdt as Mark, Laura Dean (1) as Sophie, Angela Featherstone as Chloe, Maury Ginsberg as Isaac, Jim Pirri as Sergei
Director: James Burrows (1)
Writer: Michael Borkow
Songs: U2 -- With or Without You
 
64 :03x16 - The One The Morning After (2) (Feb/20/1997)
Unaware of Ross’s one-night stand with another woman, Rachel visits him to declare her undying love.


Source: NBC
Guest Stars: Angela Featherstone as Chloe, James Michael Tyler as Gunther, Cynthia Mann as Jasmine, Maury Ginsberg as Isaac
Director: James Burrows (1)
Writer: David Crane (1), Marta Kauffman
 
65 :03x17 - The One Without The Ski Trip (Mar/06/1997)
Rachel asks everyone to go on a ski trip… except Ross. Chandler is particularly traumatized by the Ross/Rachel breakup, which reminds him of his parents divorce.


Source: NBC
Guest Stars: Jane Sibbett as Carol
Director: Sam Simon
Writer: Shana Goldberg-Meehan, Scott Silveri
 
66 :03x18 - The One With The Hypnosis Tape (Mar/13/1997)
Chandler uses a hypnosis tape to quit smoking. Unbeknownst to him, it’s aimed only at women. Phoebe freaks when her brother wants to wed a woman twice his age.


Source: NBC
Guest Stars: Jeff Brooks (1) as Trent, James Michael Tyler as Gunther, Debra Jo Rupp as Alice, Giovanni Ribisi as Frank Jr., Jon Favreau (1) as Pete
Director: Robby Benson (1)
Writer: Seth Kurland
Songs: Dean Martin -- That's amore
 
67 :03x19 - The One With The Tiny T-Shirt (Mar/27/1997)
Ross is upset when Rachel returns his belongings. Monica dates a millionaire she considers funny, nice and yet not quite her dream man.


Source: NBC
Guest Stars: Dina Meyer as Kate, James Michael Tyler as Gunther, Jon Favreau (1) as Pete, Steven Eckholdt as Mark, Ethel Ayler as Hospital Administrator, Reg Rogers as The Director
Director: Terry Hughes
Writer: Adam Chase
 
68 :03x20 - The One With The Dollhouse (Apr/10/1997)
Monica inherits an exquisite dollhouse from her aunt. Joey winds up in bed with his leading lady. Rachel’s boss dates Chandler.


Source: NBC
Guest Stars: Reg Rogers as The Director, Alison La Placa as Joanna, Jennifer Milmore as Lauren, Laura Dean (1) as Sophie, Dina Meyer as Kate
Director: Terry Hughes
Writer: Wil Calhoun
 
69 :03x21 - The One With A Chick And A Duck (Apr/17/1997)
Monica is ecstatic when her millionaire friend Pete buys a restaurant and wants her as head chef. Joey buys Chandler a chick – a live baby chicken.


Source: NBC
Guest Stars: Jon Favreau (1) as Pete, James Michael Tyler as Gunther
Director: Michael Lembeck
Writer: Chris Brown (1)
 
70 :03x22 - The One With The Screamer (Apr/24/1997)
Joey’s play gets terrible reviews. Ross tries to convince Rachel her date is psychotic.


Source: NBC
Guest Stars: Dina Meyer as Kate, James Michael Tyler as Gunther, June Gable as Estelle, Jon Favreau (1) as Pete, Jeff Brooks (1) as Stage Manager, Laura Cayouette as Caitlin, Jennifer Milmore as Lauren, Ben Stiller as Tommy, Peter Bonerz as Theater Patron [uncredited], Reg Rogers as The Director
Director: Peter Bonerz
Writer: Shana Goldberg-Meehan, Scott Silveri
 
71 :03x23 - The One With Ross's Thing (May/01/1997)
Ross discovers a strange growth on his buttocks. Phoebe dates a firefighter and a teacher.


Source: NBC
Guest Stars: Kevin McDonald as Guru Saj, Jon Favreau (1) as Pete, Doug Cooper as Fireman, Robert Gant (1) as Jason, Carole Goldman as Woman, Richard Gant as Dr. Rhodes, Matt Battaglia (2) as Vince
Director: Shelley Jensen
Writer: Ted Cohen, Andrew Reich
 
72 :03x24 - The One With The Ultimate Fighting Champion (May/08/1997)
Monica begs Pete to stop fighting after he is beaten up. Chandler is unnerved when his boss slaps his butt. Ross starts dating a new woman.


Source: NBC
Guest Stars: James Hong as Hoshi, Jon Favreau (1) as Pete, Bruce Buffer as Announcer, John McCarthy (1) as Referee, Christine Taylor (1) as Bonnie, Steve Park (1) as Phil, Sam McMurray as Doug, Joe O'Connor as Stevens, | Uncredited: Robin Williams as Tomas, Billy Crystal as Tim
Director: Robby Benson (1)
Writer: Shana Goldberg-Meehan, Scott Silveri
 
73 :03x25 - The One At The Beach (May/15/1997)
Excited about finding an old picture of her mother with a high school friend, Phoebe convinces the gang to go to the beach for the weekend so that she can visit the woman and find out about her parents. Ross's new girlfriend, Bonnie shows up after saying she wouldn't be able to make it, much to the disgust of Rachel. Constant rain keeps the friends indoors, playing 'Strip Happy Days.'
Guest Stars: Teri Garr (1) as Phoebe Sr., James Michael Tyler as Gunther, Christine Taylor (1) as Bonnie
Director: Pamela Fryman
Writer: Adam Chase
 
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