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Friends Episode Guide

1 :01x01 - Pilot

First aired: Sep/22/1994
Writer: David Crane, Marta Kauffman
Director: James Burrows
Guest star: Clea Lewis (Franny), John Allen Nelson (Paul the Wine Guy), Cynthia Mann (The Waitress), Barry Hine (The Guy in the Coffee House [DVD only])

The one that kicked off a classic. Monica's old friend Rachel decides to move in with her after leaving her fiance. Meanwhile, Ross takes an apartment in Monica's building to be closer to his friends, Chandler and Joey.



2 :01x02 - The One With The Sonogram At The End

First aired: Sep/29/1994
Writer: David Crane, Marta Kauffman
Director: James Burrows
Guest star: Elliott Gould (Jack Geller), Christina Pickles (Judy Geller), Jessica Hecht (Susan), Mitchell Whitfield (Barry), Anita Barone (Carol), Joan Pringle (Dr. Oberman), Merrill Markoe (Marsha), Christopher Miranda (Bobby), James Michael Tyler (Gunther)

Ross finds out his ex-wife, Carol, is pregnant and he has to attend the sonogram along with Carol's life-partner, Susan. Carol and Susan also want to give the baby after both their last names, but not Ross's. Ross and Monica's parents come for dinner which puts Monika into a cleaning spree to impress them.



3 :01x03 - The One With The Thumb

First aired: Oct/06/1994
Writer: Mike Sikowitz, Jeff Astrof
Director: James Burrows
Guest star: Beth Grant (Lizzie), Jenifer Lewis (Paula), Geoffrey Lower (Alan)

Monica brings home a new boyfriend everyone loves, and Phoebe gets more than she deserves.



4 :01x04 - The One With George Stephanopoulos

First aired: Oct/13/1994
Writer: Alexa Junge
Director: James Burrows
Guest star: Marianne Hagan (Joanne), Michele Maika (Kiki), Leesa Bryte (Leslie), Mary Pat Gleason (Nurse Sizemore), Sean Whalen (Pizza Guy), Benjamin Caya (Bratty Boy)

Chandler and Joey try to keep Ross' mind off the anniversary of his first night with Carol, while the girls spy on White House advisor George Stephanopoulos.



5 :01x05 - The One With The East German Laundry Detergent

First aired: Oct/20/1994
Writer: Jeff Strauss, Jeff Greenstein
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Kim Gillingham (Angela), Jack Armstrong (Bob), Maggie Wheeler (Janice), Camille Saviola (Horrible Woman)

Ross shows Rachel how to handle the Laundromat, Monica and Joey pretend to be dating so they can break up a couple, and Chandler breaks up with Janice for the very first time.



6 :01x06 - The One With The Butt

First aired: Oct/27/1994
Writer: Ira Ungerleider, Adam Chase
Director: Arlene Sanford
Guest star: June Gable (Estelle (DVD only)), Sofia Milos (Aurora), James Burrows (Film Director), Jillian Fontaine (Joey's "Freud!" Co-star)

Joey is hired as Al Pacino's butt double, while Chandler grows weary of his totally sexual relationship with an exotic woman.



7 :01x07 - The One With The Blackout

First aired: Nov/03/1994
Writer: Jeff Astrof, Mike Sikowitz
Director: James Burrows
Guest star: Larry Hankin (The Weird Man), Cosimo Fusco (Paolo), Jill Goodacre (Herself)

Power goes out in the city, and the gang has to entertain themselves without electricity. Ross tries to hint to Rachel how he feels about her, and Chandler is trapped with Jill Goodacre in an ATM vestibule. Rachel meets a handsome Italian man named Paolo.



8 :01x08 - The One Where Nana Dies Twice

First aired: Nov/10/1994
Writer: David Crane, Marta Kauffman
Director: James Burrows
Guest star: Elliott Gould (Jack Geller), Stuart Fratkin (Lowell), Nancy Cassaro (Shelly), Christina Pickles (Judy Geller), Elinor Donahue (Aunt Lillian), Marilyn Tokuda (Nurse), Carolyn Lowery (Andrea)

Chandler discovers he has a "quality" that makes everyone wonder if he is gay. Ross and Monica's Nana dies - and then she dies again.



9 :01x09 - The One Where Underdog Gets Away

First aired: Nov/17/1994
Writer: Jeff Strauss, Jeff Greenstein
Director: James Burrows
Guest star: Lara Harris (Obsession Girl), Jane Sibbett (Carol), Jessica Hecht (Susan), Max Wright (Terry), James Michael Tyler (Gunther)

Joey becomes the "poster boy" for VD - which makes it difficult to hit on the ladies. Monica cooks a big Thanksgiving dinner for the gang, but it burns when they lock themselves out of the apartment after watching the Macy's parade. Ross sings to Carol's pregnant belly when he learns that Susan does it.



10 :01x10 - The One With The Monkey

First aired: Dec/15/1994
Writer: Adam Chase, Ira Ungerleider
Director: Peter Bonerz
Guest star: Hank Azaria (David), Maggie Wheeler (Janice), Vincent Ventresca (Fun Bobby), Sarah MacDonnell (Sandy), Wayne Pére (Max)

The whole gang is "single" at New Year's, so they decide to have a party and not bring dates - except all of them DO actually bring dates. Phoebe meets and falls for David, a scientist that is being sent to Russia for work. Ross gets a monkey named Marcel, who shows his displeasure by leaving faeces in inappropriate places.



11 :01x11 - The One With Mrs. Bing

First aired: Jan/05/1995
Writer: Alexa Junge
Director: James Burrows
Guest star: Morgan Fairchild (Nora Bing), Cosimo Fusco (Paolo), David Sederholm (Coma Guy), Jay Leno (Himself)

Monica and Phoebe see a hot guy on the street, but when they try to get his attention, he gets hit by a vehicle and falls into a coma. They both visit him in the hospital and fantasize about what kind of boyfriend he'd be, and compete for him, even though he's still in the coma. Chandler's mom, a famous romance novelist, comes to visit after a guest spot on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Mrs. Bing kisses Ross, and Joey sees it.



12 :01x12 - The One With The Dozen Lasagnas

First aired: Jan/12/1995
Writer: Mike Sikowitz, Jeff Astrof, Ira Ungerleider, Adam Chase
Director: Paul Lazarus
Guest star: Jane Sibbett (Carol), Jessica Hecht (Susan), Cosimo Fusco (Paolo), Cynthia Mann (Jasmine), Jo Jean Pagano (Customer)

Paolo gets a massage from Phoebe - then hits on her, and now Phoebe has to tell Rachel the bad news that her boyfriend's a cheater. Monica makes a dozen lasagnas for her aunt, who wanted vegetarian lasagna, who and rejects them. Joey and Chandler take a big step in their roommate relationship, and buy a Foosball table together.



13 :01x13 - The One With The Boobies

First aired: Jan/19/1995
Writer: Alexa Junge
Director: Alan Myerson
Guest star: Lee Garlington (Ronni), Fisher Stevens (Roger), Brenda Vaccaro (Gloria Tribbiani), Robert Costanzo (Joey Tribbiani Sr.)

Chandler accidentally walks in on Rachel in the shower, and sees her boobies - so she spends the rest of the episode trying to see his penis to get even. Joey's father is having an affair, and Joey tries to get his dad to be an honest husband. The gang finds Phoebe's new boyfriend to be extremely irritating.



14 :01x14 - The One With The Candy Hearts

First aired: Feb/09/1995
Writer: Bill Lawrence
Director: James Burrows
Guest star: Jay Acovone (Fireman Charlie), Larry Poindexter (Fireman Dave), Nancy Valen (Lorraine), Joel Gretsch (Fireman Ed), Jessica Hecht (Susan), Jane Sibbett (Carol), Maggie Wheeler (Janice), Heather Medway (Kristen)

It's Valentine's Day - and since the girls are all boyfriend-less, they have a cleansing bonfire. Ross goes out with a cute neighbor girl, but he sees Susan & Carol at the same Japanese restaurant, and he ignores his own date. Joey's hot new girlfriend sets Chandler up with her friend - who turns out to be Janice.



15 :01x15 - The One With The Stoned Guy

First aired: Feb/16/1995
Writer: Jeff Strauss, Jeff Greenstein
Director: Alan Myerson
Guest star: Jon Lovitz (Steve), Dorien Wilson (Mr. Douglas), Fritzi Burr (Mrs. Tedlock), Cynthia Mann (Jasmine), Melora Hardin (Celia)

Chandler gets a promotion at work, but he quits, because he feels accepting the promotion would mean he'd be stuck in that line of work forever. Monica has to cook a meal for a restaurant owner as a job interview, but he shows up high and with a serious case of the munchies. Ross has a date with a girl who wants him to talk dirty to her (something he's not comfortable with) so he goes to Joey for advice.



16 :01x16 - The One With Two Parts (1)

First aired: Feb/23/1995
Writer: David Crane, Marta Kauffman
Director: Michael Lembeck
Guest star: Leila Kenzle (Fran Devanow), Helen Hunt (Jamie Buchman), Larry Hankin (Mr. Heckles), Jennifer Grant (Nina), Michele Lamar Richards (The Lamaze Instructor), Jane Sibbett (Carol), Jessica Hecht (Susan), Dorien Wilson (Mr. Douglas), Patty Tiffany (Woman)

One of Chandler's duties at work is to fire a sexy co-worker, but he finds it very difficult to do. Joey meets Phoebe's twin sister, Ursula, and begins to date her, even though it hurts Phoebe's feelings. Ross, wanting to be a good daddy, goes to child-birthing classes with Carol and Susan.



17 :01x17 - The One With Two Parts (2)

First aired: Feb/23/1995
Writer: Marta Kauffman, David Crane
Director: Michael Lembeck
Guest star: George Clooney (Dr. Michael Mitchell), Noah Wyle (Dr. Jeffrey Rosen), Elliott Gould (Jack Geller), Alaina Reed Hall (Admissions Woman), Baillie Gerstein (Customer (DVD only))

Rachel injures her ankle, but since she has no health insurance, she & Monica commit an act of insurance fraud. They also manage to meet a couple of hunky doctors while at the hospital. Even though Joey blows off her birthday party, Phoebe still comforts him when his relationship with Ursula fall apart. Marcel the monkey gives Ross a scare when he ingests a few Scrabble tiles.



18 :01x18 - The One With All The Poker

First aired: Mar/02/1995
Writer: Mike Sikowitz, Jeff Astrof
Director: James Burrows
Guest star: Beverly Garland (Aunt Iris)

Rachel quits her job at Central Perk and interviews for a new job at a department store. It is clear to Chandler that Ross still has feelings for Rachel. The gals get tired of being left out of poker games, so they take a few lessons to compete with the boys - and the poker game gets very aggressive, especially between Rachel and Ross.



19 :01x19 - The One Where The Monkey Gets Away

First aired: Mar/09/1995
Writer: Mike Sikowitz, Jeff Astrof
Director: Peter Bonerz
Guest star: Larry Hankin (Mr. Heckles), Angela Visser (Samantha), Mitchell Whitfield (Barry), Megan Cavanagh (Luisa), Elisabeth Sjoli (Tia)

Ross leaves Rachel in charge of "monkey-sitting" Marcel, but he escapes when Rachel isn't looking. Animal Control gets called in, but since Marcel is an illegal pet, things get ugly between Rachel and the Animal Control officer - a woman named Louisa who Rachel was mean to in high school.



20 :01x20 - The One With The Evil Orthodontist

First aired: Apr/06/1995
Writer: Doty Abrams
Director: Peter Bonerz
Guest star: Jennifer Grey (Mindy), Lynn Clark (Danielle), Mitchell Whitfield (Barry), Christopher Miranda (Bobby)

Rachel sees herself in face with her past.
Ross faces the gealous.
And Chandler still waiting for a call.
Between all this someone is watching their houses.



21 :01x21 - The One With The Fake Monica

First aired: Apr/27/1995
Writer: Ira Ungerleider, Adam Chase
Director: Gail Mancuso
Guest star: Claudia Shear (Fake Monica), Christina Pickles (Judy Geller (DVD Only)), Harry Shearer (Dr. Baldharar), Karla Tamburrelli (The Teacher), Kevin S. Bright (Casting Director #3), Spencer Cherashore (The Waiter (DVD Only)), Philip Rayburn Smith (The Actor), David Chase (Casting Director #1), Marta Kauffman (Casting Director #2)

Monica has her credit card stolen. And realize that the person who stol it knows how to enjoy the money.
Ross has to say goodbye to Marcel.



22 :01x22 - The One With The Ick Factor

First aired: May/04/1995
Writer: Alexa Junge
Director: Robby Benson
Guest star: Stan Kirsch (Ethan), Darryl Sivad (Office Worker #2), Brian Buckner (Office Worker #1)

Ross has problems with his pager, while his is expecting notices from his unborn child.
Rachel has intrigants dreams that involves Chandler and Joey, this will make Ross jealous, because he doesn't appear in any dream.
Monica has problem with her relationship, with a younger guy.
Phoebe works with Chandler for a week, and he discover that the people of his work doesn't like him.



23 :01x23 - The One With The Birth

First aired: May/11/1995
Writer: Jeff Greenstein, Jeff Strauss, Marta Kauffman, David Crane
Director: James Burrows
Guest star: Jonathan Silverman (Dr. Franzblau), June Gable (The Nurse), Leah Remini (Lydia), Jane Sibbett (Carol), Jessica Hecht (Susan), Carlo Imperato (Roy), Jackie Bright (The Janitor)

The baby is born, bringing smiles and adoration from everyone.



24 :01x24 - The One Where Rachel Finds Out

First aired: May/18/1995
Writer: Chris Brown
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Guest star: Lauren Tom (Julie), Laura Silverman (Marie), Tommy Blaze (Carl), Corinne Bohrer (Melanie), Kerrie Clark (Flight Representative)

Rachel finds out about Ross’s secret love for her. But yet another surprise awaits her.



25 :02x01 - The One With Ross's New Girlfriend

First aired: Sep/21/1995
Writer: Mike Sikowitz, Jeff Astrof
Director: Michael Lembeck
Guest star: Buck Kartalian (Frankie), Lauren Tom (Julie), Cosimo Fusco (Paolo)

Rachel gets an unpleasant surprise when Ross returns home. Phoebe has varied success when cutting her friends hair!



26 :02x02 - The One With The Breast Milk

First aired: Sep/28/1995
Writer: Adam Chase, Ira Ungerleider
Director: Michael Lembeck
Guest star: Emily Procter (Annabel), Lou Wills (Customer), Stan Sellers (Manager), Richard Lyons (Man), Lauren Tom (Julie), Jane Sibbett (Carol), Jessica Hecht (Susan), Joel Beeson (Hombre Guy)

Monica goes shopping with Ross's new girlfriend and is too afraid to tell Rachel. Joey is troubled when a fellow after-shave salesman outperforms him on the job.



27 :02x03 - The One Where Heckles Dies

First aired: Oct/05/1995
Writer: Michael Curtis, Greg Malins
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Guest star: Danny Dayton (Buddy Doyle), Larry Hankin (Mr. Heckles), Michael G. Hagerty (Mr. Treeger), Maggie Wheeler (Janice)

The downstairs neighbor dies and bequeaths his strange possessions to Monica and Rachel.



28 :02x04 - The One With Phoebe's Husband

First aired: Oct/12/1995
Writer: Alexa Junge
Director: Gail Mancuso
Guest star: Lauren Tom (Julie), Steve Zahn (Duncan), Janice Davies (Woman on Bench)

Everyone's surprised when Phoebe's husband shows up.



29 :02x05 - The One With Five Steaks And An Eggplant

First aired: Oct/19/1995
Writer: Chris Brown
Director: Ellen Gittelsohn
Guest star: Spencer Cherashore (Waiter), Brittney Powell (Jade), Chris Young (Steven Fishman)

When planning a birthday party for Ross, the six discover money is an issue in life, even among friends.



30 :02x06 - The One With The Baby On The Bus

First aired: Nov/02/1995
Writer: Betsy Borns
Director: Gail Mancuso
Guest star: Victor Raider-Wexler (Doctor), Max Wright (Terry), Lea Thompson (Caroline Duffy [uncredited]), Giovanni Ribisi (Condom Boy [uncredited]), Hugh Dane (Jim), Catherine Bell (Robin), Jennifer Sommerfield (Becky), Chrissie Hynde (Stephanie)

Joey and Chandler accidentally leave Ben on a bus while babysitting. Phoebe (whose Smelly Cat debuts here) gets fired from her Central Perk singing gig, and is replaced by a professional.



31 :02x07 - The One Where Ross Finds Out

First aired: Nov/09/1995
Writer: Michael Borkow
Director: Peter Bonerz
Guest star: Barry Diamond (Phone Guy), Marcus D. Jacques (Waiter), Lauren Tom (Julie), Arye Gross (Michael)

Dramatic developments occur in Ross and Rachel's relationship. Chandler regrets asking Monica to help him lose weight.



32 :02x08 - The One With The List

First aired: Nov/16/1995
Writer: David Crane, Marta Kauffman
Director: Mary Kay Place
Guest star: Lauren Tom (Julie), Michael McKean (Mr. Rastatter)

Rachel makes a painful discovery concerning Ross. Monica's new boss gives her an impossible task.



33 :02x09 - The One With Phoebe's Dad

First aired: Dec/14/1995
Writer: Mike Sikowitz, Jeff Astrof
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Guest star: Michael G. Hagerty (Mr. Treeger), James Michael Tyler (Gunther), Audra Lindley (Frances)

Phoebe learns the surprising truth about her father. Ross makes Monica's Christmas party guests miserable. Rachel gets her revenge on Ross.



34 :02x10 - The One With Russ

First aired: Jan/04/1996
Writer: Ira Ungerleider
Director: Thomas Schlamme
Guest star: June Gable (Estelle Leonard), David Schwimmer (Russ), Scott Stewart (Waiter), Lauren Tom (Julie), Vincent Ventresca (Fun Bobby)

After some gentle persuasion, Joey accepts a great acting job. Rachel dates a guy who looks amazingly like Ross.



35 :02x11 - The One With The Lesbian Wedding

First aired: Jan/18/1996
Writer: Doty Abrams
Director: Thomas Schlamme
Guest star: Symba Smith (Chrissy), Phil Leeds (Mr. Adelman), Lea DeLaria (Woman), Candace Gingrich (The Minister), Jane Sibbett (Carol), Jessica Hecht (Susan), Marlo Thomas (Sandra Green)

Carol and Susan prepare for their wedding with help from an uncomfortable Ross.



36 :02x12 - The One After The Super Bowl (1)

First aired: Jan/28/1996
Writer: Michael Borkow
Director: Michael Lembeck
Guest star: Roark Critchlow (Dr. Mike Horton), Sean Masterson ("Monkeyshine" Guy), Lawrence Mandley (Security Guard), Fred Willard (Mr. Lipson), Tahj Mowry (Kid), Brooke Shields (Erika Ford), Dan Castellaneta (The Zookeeper), Karen Kruschke (Coma Woman), Chris Isaak (Rob Donnen), Lisa Roberts (Cathy), D. Elliot Woods (Waiter)

Ross goes to visit Marcel at San Diego Zoo and finds the Monkey is pursuing a show-biz career. Joey has a date with a deranged fan.



37 :02x13 - The One After The Super Bowl (2)

First aired: Jan/28/1996
Writer: Mike Sikowitz, Jeff Astrof
Director: Michael Lembeck
Guest star: Steven M. Porter (Security Guard), Seth Isler (Monkey Trainer), Jean-Claude Van Damme (Himself), Cathy Matthews (Unknown), Julia Roberts (Susie Moss)

Ross goes to visit Marcel at San Diego Zoo and finds the Monkey is pursuing a show-biz career. Joey has a date with a deranged fan.



38 :02x14 - The One With The Prom Video

First aired: Feb/01/1996
Writer: Alexa Junge
Director: James Burrows
Guest star: Michael Bower (Roy Gublick), Lou Thornton (Gail), Tim Bohn (Jonathan), Elliott Gould (Jack Geller), Christina Pickles (Judy Geller), Patrick Kerr (The Manager)

Monica's old home video elicits the true feelings Ross has for Rachel. Joey gives Chandler a gift.



39 :02x15 - The One Where Ross And Rachel...You Know

First aired: Feb/08/1996
Writer: Michael Curtis, Greg Malins
Director: Michael Lembeck
Guest star: Tom Selleck (Dr. Richard Burke)

Ross and Rachel encounter romantic obstacles. Monica falls for a handsome older doctor.



40 :02x16 - The One Where Joey Moves Out

First aired: Feb/15/1996
Writer: Betsy Borns
Director: Michael Lembeck
Guest star: Josie DiVincenzo (Tattoo Artist), Warren Berlinger (Bob), Stephen Samuels (Arik), Tom Selleck (Dr. Richard Burke), Elliott Gould (Jack Geller), Christina Pickles (Judy Geller), Audrie J. Neenan (Emily)

Chandler catches Joey licking a spoon and replacing it in the drawer, and a major fight ensues. Monica's parents find out about her new boyfriend.



41 :02x17 - The One Where Eddie Moves In

First aired: Feb/22/1996
Writer: Adam Chase
Director: Michael Lembeck
Guest star: Dee Dee Rescher (The Record Producer), Linda Lutz (Horrible Woman), Adam Goldberg (Eddie)

Joey and Chandler pine for each other but neither will admit it. Chandler gets a new flatmate. A record company asks Phoebe to make a Smelly Cat music video.



42 :02x18 - The One Where Dr. Ramoray Dies

First aired: Mar/21/1996
Writer: Michael Borkow
Director: Michael Lembeck
Guest star: Roark Critchlow (Dr. Mike Horton), Brian Posehn (Messenger), Mary Gallagher (Tilly), James E. Reilly (Writer), Tom Selleck (Dr. Richard Burke), Adam Goldberg (Eddie)

Joey's soap character looks set to be killed off after Joey makes some contentious remarks to a fan magazine. Monica and Richard have their first argument.



43 :02x19 - The One Where Eddie Won't Go

First aired: Mar/28/1996
Writer: Michael Curtis, Greg Malins
Director: Michael Lembeck
Guest star: Tim Hutchinson (Supervisor), June Gable (Estelle Leonard), Jason Graae (Casting Director), James Michael Tyler (Gunther), Adam Goldberg (Eddie)

Chandler battles to get rid of his annoying new flatmate and have Joey, who's feeling the crunch of unemployment and mountain debt, move back in. The girls discover a book on personal empowerment.d



44 :02x20 - The One Where Old Yeller Dies

First aired: Apr/04/1996
Writer: Adam Chase
Director: Michael Lembeck
Guest star: Tom Selleck (Dr. Richard Burke), Jane Sibbett (Carol), Jessica Hecht (Susan)

Impressionable Phoebe becomes depressed when it dawns on her that some movies don't end happily. Richard bonds with Chandler and Joey at a basketball game.



45 :02x21 - The One With The Bullies

First aired: Apr/25/1996
Writer: Brian Buckner, Sebastian Jones
Director: Michael Lembeck
Guest star: Laraine Newman (Mrs. Buffay), Nicky Katt (Arthur), Giovanni Ribisi (Frank Jr.), James Michael Tyler (Gunther), Peter DeLuise (Carl)

Chandler and Ross are intimidated by two bullies who take over the friends' Central Perk sofa. Phoebe meets her long-lost family.



46 :02x22 - The One With The Two Parties

First aired: May/02/1996
Writer: Alexa Junge
Director: Michael Lembeck
Guest star: Ron Leibman (Leonard Green), Lewis Dix, Jr. (Man), Nancy Rubin (Guest), James Michael Tyler (Gunther), Marlo Thomas (Sandra Green)

Rachel gets a real surprise when her parents show up at her birthday party.



47 :02x23 - The One With The Chicken Pox

First aired: May/09/1996
Writer: Brown Mandell
Director: Michael Lembeck
Guest star: Mary-Pat Green (Jeannie), Steve Park (Scott), Charlie Sheen (Ryan), Tom Selleck (Dr. Richard Burke), Dorien Wilson (Mr. Kogen)

When Phoebe catches chicken pox, her chances for romance with an ex-lover are nearly ruined. Monica feels she may be too neurotic for straight-laced Richard.



48 :02x24 - The One With Barry And Mindy's Wedding

First aired: May/16/1996
Writer: Brown Mandell
Director: Michael Lembeck
Guest star: Fritzi Burr (Mrs. Weinberg), Mindy Sterling (Wedding Planner), Jackie Bright (Mr. Weinberg), Peter Spears (Joel), Tom Selleck (Dr. Richard Burke), Maggie Wheeler (Janice), Mitchell Whitfield (Barry), Jana Marie Hupp (Mindy)

Rachel is bridesmaid at her ex-fiance's wedding. Monica and Richard's relationship is jeopardized when the subject of children arise.



49 :03x01 - The One With The Princess Leia Fantasy

First aired: Sep/16/1996
Writer: Michael Curtis, Greg Malins
Director: Gail Mancuso
Guest star: Maggie Wheeler (Janice), Christina Pickles (Judy Geller), Elliott Gould (Jack Geller)

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.



50 :03x02 - The One Where No One's Ready

First aired: Sep/26/1996
Writer: Ira Ungerleider
Director: Gail Mancuso
Guest star: Peter Dennis (Sherman Whitfield)

Ross gets riled when his friends fail to be ready on time for a museum fundraiser where he’s giving a speech.



51 :03x03 - The One With The Jam

First aired: Oct/03/1996
Writer: Wil Calhoun
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Guest star: Maggie Wheeler (Janice), David Arquette (Malcolm)

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.



52 :03x04 - The One With The Metaphorical Tunnel

First aired: Oct/10/1996
Writer: Alexa Junge
Director: Steve Zuckerman
Guest star: Sierra Dawn Hill (Young Monica), Jane Sibbett (Carol), Jessica Hecht (Susan), Maggie Wheeler (Janice), Charlie Allen (Ben), Jack Allen (Ben), Edo Azran (Young Ross)

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.



53 :03x05 - The One With Frank Jr.

First aired: Oct/17/1996
Writer: Shana Goldberg-Meehan, Scott Silveri
Director: Steve Zuckerman
Guest star: Isabella Rossellini (Herself), Giovanni Ribisi (Frank Jr.), Cynthia Mann (Jasmine)

Phoebe invites her half-brother Frank Jr. to visit. Ross makes a list of famous women he’d like to date.



54 :03x06 - The One With The Flashback

First aired: Oct/31/1996
Writer: Marta Kauffman, David Crane
Director: Peter Bonerz
Guest star: Michele Maika (Kiki), Marissa Ribisi (Betsy), John Lehr (Eric), Christy L. Medrano (Waitress), Larry Hankin (Mr. Heckles), Maggie Wheeler (Janice)

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.



55 :03x07 - The One With The Race Car Bed (1)

First aired: Nov/07/1996
Writer: Seth Kurland
Director: Gail Mancuso
Guest star: Khalil Kain (Cal), Simon Harvey (Jester), Shashi Bhatia (Acting Student #1), Andre Rosey Brown (Delivery Man), Mark Cohen (The Mattress King), Steven Harad (Acting Student #2), Maggie Wheeler (Janice), James Michael Tyler (Gunther), Ron Leibman (Leonard Green)

When returning a misdelivered bed to the store, Monica and Joey catch Janice passionately kissing her ex-husband in the back room.



56 :03x08 - The One With The Giant Poking Device (2)

First aired: Nov/14/1996
Writer: Adam Chase
Director: Gail Mancuso
Guest star: James Michael Tyler (Gunther), Maggie Wheeler (Janice), Charlie Allen (Ben), Jack Allen (Ben)

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.



57 :03x09 - The One With The Football

First aired: Nov/21/1996
Writer: Ira Ungerleider
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Guest star: Susanna Voltaire (Margha)

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.



58 :03x10 - The One Where Rachel Quits

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

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.



59 :03x11 - The One Where Chandler Can't Remember Which Sister

First aired: Jan/09/1997
Writer: Alexa Junge
Director: Terry Hughes
Guest star: Penny Santon (Nonna), Mimi Lieber (Mary Therese), Alex Meneses (Cookie), Lisa Melilli (Dina), K. J. Steinberg (Gina Tribbiani), Steven Eckholdt (Mark), Shelley Berman (Mr. Kaplan Jr.), Holly Gagnier (Mary Angela)

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.



60 :03x12 - The One With All The Jealousy

First aired: Jan/16/1997
Writer: Doty Abrams
Director: Robby Benson
Guest star: Wendy Schaal (Jeanine), Carlos Gomez (Julio), Hillary Matthews (Nancy), Steven Eckholdt (Mark), James Michael Tyler (Gunther), Obba Babatundé (The Director)

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.



61 :03x13 - The One Where Monica And Richard Are Just Friends

First aired: Jan/30/1997
Writer: Michael Borkow
Director: Robby Benson
Guest star: Gina Hecht (Richard's Date), Steven Harad (Clerk), Tom Selleck (Dr. Richard Burke), James Michael Tyler (Gunther), Markus Flanagan (Robert)

Monica and ex-boyfriend Richard meet by chance – and the lunch they go to leads to something more.



62 :03x14 - The One With Phoebe's Ex-Partner

First aired: Feb/06/1997
Writer: Wil Calhoun
Director: Robby Benson
Guest star: Elizabeth Daily (Leslie), Steven Eckholdt (Mark), James Michael Tyler (Gunther), Sherilyn Fenn (Ginger)

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.



63 :03x15 - The One Where Ross And Rachel Take A Break (1)

First aired: Feb/13/1997
Writer: Michael Borkow
Director: James Burrows
Guest star: Jim Pirri (Sergei), Maury Ginsberg (Isaac), Angela Featherstone (Chloe), Laura Dean (Sophie), Steven Eckholdt (Mark), Stephen Kearney (Mischa)

Ross and Rachel decide to go on a break. Phoebe becomes involved with a foreign diplomat.



64 :03x16 - The One The Morning After (2)

First aired: Feb/20/1997
Writer: David Crane, Marta Kauffman
Director: James Burrows
Guest star: Maury Ginsberg (Isaac), Cynthia Mann (Jasmine), James Michael Tyler (Gunther), Angela Featherstone (Chloe)

Unaware of Ross’s one-night stand with another woman, Rachel visits him to declare her undying love.



65 :03x17 - The One Without The Ski Trip

First aired: Mar/06/1997
Writer: Shana Goldberg-Meehan, Scott Silveri
Director: Sam Simon
Guest star: Jane Sibbett (Carol)

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.



66 :03x18 - The One With The Hypnosis Tape

First aired: Mar/13/1997
Writer: Seth Kurland
Director: Robby Benson
Guest star: Jon Favreau (Pete), Giovanni Ribisi (Frank Jr.), Debra Jo Rupp (Alice), James Michael Tyler (Gunther), Jeff Brooks (Trent)

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.



67 :03x19 - The One With The Tiny T-Shirt

First aired: Mar/27/1997
Writer: Adam Chase
Director: Terry Hughes
Guest star: Reg Rogers (The Director), Ethel Ayler (Hospital Administrator), Steven Eckholdt (Mark), Jon Favreau (Pete), James Michael Tyler (Gunther), Dina Meyer (Kate)

Ross is upset when Rachel returns his belongings. Monica dates a millionaire she considers funny, nice and yet not quite her dream man.



68 :03x20 - The One With The Dollhouse

First aired: Apr/10/1997
Writer: Wil Calhoun
Director: Terry Hughes
Guest star: Reg Rogers (The Director), Alison La Placa (Joanna), Jennifer Milmore (Lauren), Laura Dean (Sophie), Dina Meyer (Kate)

Monica inherits an exquisite dollhouse from her aunt. Joey winds up in bed with his leading lady. Rachel’s boss dates Chandler.



69 :03x21 - The One With A Chick And A Duck

First aired: Apr/17/1997
Writer: Chris Brown
Director: Michael Lembeck
Guest star: James Michael Tyler (Gunther), Jon Favreau (Pete)

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.



70 :03x22 - The One With The Screamer

First aired: Apr/24/1997
Writer: Shana Goldberg-Meehan, Scott Silveri
Director: Peter Bonerz
Guest star: Reg Rogers (The Director), Peter Bonerz (Theater Patron [uncredited]), Ben Stiller (Tommy), Jennifer Milmore (Lauren), Laura Cayouette (Caitlin), Jeff Brooks (Stage Manager), Jon Favreau (Pete), June Gable (Estelle), James Michael Tyler (Gunther), Dina Meyer (Kate)

Joey’s play gets terrible reviews. Ross tries to convince Rachel her date is psychotic.



71 :03x23 - The One With Ross's Thing

First aired: May/01/1997
Writer: Andrew Reich, Ted Cohen
Director: Shelley Jensen
Guest star: Matt Battaglia (Vince), Richard Gant (Dr. Rhodes), Carole Goldman (Woman), Robert Gant (Jason), Doug Cooper (Fireman), Jon Favreau (Pete), Kevin McDonald (Guru Saj)

Ross discovers a strange growth on his buttocks. Phoebe dates a firefighter and a teacher.



72 :03x24 - The One With The Ultimate Fighting Champion

First aired: May/08/1997
Writer: Shana Goldberg-Meehan, Scott Silveri
Director: Robby Benson
Guest star: Joe O'Connor (Stevens), Sam McMurray (Doug), Steve Park (Phil), Christine Taylor (Bonnie), John McCarthy (Referee), Bruce Buffer (Announcer), Jon Favreau (Pete), James Hong (Hoshi), Billy Crystal (Tim), Robin Williams (Tomas)

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.



73 :03x25 - The One At The Beach

First aired: May/15/1997
Writer: Adam Chase
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Teri Garr (Phoebe Sr.), James Michael Tyler (Gunther), Christine Taylor (Bonnie)

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.'



74 :04x01 - The One With The Jellyfish

First aired: Sep/25/1997
Writer: Wil Calhoun
Director: Shelley Jensen
Guest star: Teri Garr (Phoebe Sr.), Christine Taylor (Bonnie)

Phoebe finds out some shocking news about her birth mother; Ross chooses Rachel over Bonnie, but has to read an 18-page letter about her feelings before she'll agree to get back together with him. He doesn't quite make it all the way through the letter before telling Rachel that he agrees with everything in it. The rain finally lets up and the friends go to the beach where Monica is stung by a jellyfish, and has to decide which is worse: the pain from the sting, or the remedy that Joey suggests.



75 :04x02 - The One With The Cat

First aired: Oct/02/1997
Writer: Jill Condon, Amy Toomin
Director: Shelley Jensen
Guest star: Ken Weiler (Peter), Matthew Kaminsky (Tony), Marc Unger (The Thief), James Michael Tyler (Gunther), Dan Gauthier (Chip)

Something horrible happens to Joey and Chandler's apartment, and Phoebe finds a cat she believes to be her mother.



76 :04x03 - The One With The 'Cuffs

First aired: Oct/09/1997
Writer: Seth Kurland
Director: Peter Bonerz
Guest star: Alison La Placa (Joanna), Laura Dean (Sophie), Christina Pickles (Judy Geller), Penn Jillette (the Salesman)

Chandler, still unable to break up with Joanna, ends up in a very awkward position in her office, and at the mercy of Rachel to get him out. Chandler and Rachel are able to strike a deal that's beneficial to both of them. Joey gets caught in the clutches of a door-to-door encyclopedia salesman, but can only afford one volume.



77 :04x04 - The One With The Ballroom Dancing

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

The girls get an eviction notice and Joey comes to their rescue by agreeing to give the building superintendent dancing lessons.



78 :04x05 - The One With Joey's New Girlfriend

First aired: Oct/30/1997
Writer: Greg Malins, Michael Curtis
Director: Gail Mancuso
Guest star: Laura Stepp (Amanda), Paget Brewster (Kathy), James Michael Tyler (Gunther), Brian "Fish" Smith (Josh)

Ross and Rachel continue their power games to make each other jealous. Chandler falls hard for Joey’s new girlfriend Kathy.



79 :04x06 - The One With The Dirty Girl

First aired: Nov/06/1997
Writer: Shana Goldberg-Meehan, Scott Silveri
Director: Shelley Jensen
Guest star: Gretchen Wyler (Mrs. Burkart), Paget Brewster (Kathy), James Michael Tyler (Gunther), Rebecca Romijn (Cheryl)

Ross’s beautiful new girlfriend has a disgusting secret. Chandler gets closer to Kathy and buys her a pricey birthday gift. Rachel proudly completes a crossword puzzle without help.



80 :04x07 - The One Where Chandler Crosses The Line

First aired: Nov/13/1997
Writer: Adam Chase
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Guest star: Paget Brewster (Kathy), James Michael Tyler (Gunther), Tom Sullivan (Guy [DVD only])

Chandler is still in love with Joey's girlfriend; he thinks that he's found a way out of the situation when he finds Joey making a date with another girl, but is crushed to find out that Joey intends to date both girls. Things get worse when Chandler has to cover for Joey, who is late for his "late date." Ross takes his keyboard out of storage and shares his "sound" with the friends. They tell him it's great, just to be nice, but Ross takes them seriously.



81 :04x08 - The One With Chandler In A Box

First aired: Nov/20/1997
Writer: Michael Borkow
Director: Peter Bonerz
Guest star: Marcy Goldman (Nurse), Paget Brewster (Kathy), James Michael Tyler (Gunther), Michael Vartan (Dr. Tim Burke)

It's Thanksgiving, but Chandler doesn't have a lot to be thankful for. Joey is still angry that Chandler kissed Kathy, and it seems that nothing is able to bring them back together, until Chandler offers to do whatever it takes to mend their friendship. The friends choose names for Secret Santa, and everyone comes to the realization that Rachel is the worst person to buy for. Monica injures her eye whlie preparing Thanksgiving dinner and gets a shock when she goes to the eye-doctor.



82 :04x09 - The One Where They're Going To Party!

First aired: Dec/11/1997
Writer: Andrew Reich, Ted Cohen
Director: Peter Bonerz
Guest star: Jennifer Rhodes (Mrs. Lynch), Richard Fancy (Mr. Posner), Alison La Placa (Joanna), Laura Dean (Sophie), James Michael Tyler (Gunther), Taylor Negron (Allesandro)

When the guys try to be wild and crazy, they reluctantly realize that they’d rather act like adults. Monica writes a scathing restaurant review – and gets a job offer as a result.



83 :04x10 - The One With The Girl From Poughkeepsie

First aired: Dec/18/1997
Writer: Scott Silveri
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Amy Smallman (The Kitchen Worker), Jamie Kaler (Mike), Vic Helford (The Conductor), Shannon Maureen Brown (The Woman on the Train), Micheal DiMaggio (Drew), James Michael Tyler (Gunther), Fred Stoller (The Waiter), Yasemin Baytok (The Poughkeepsie Woman)

Ross debates whether to date a faraway beauty or a less desirable woman who lives nearby. Chandler tries to set up a date for Rachel with some co-workers.



84 :04x11 - The One With Phoebe's Uterus

First aired: Jan/08/1998
Writer: Seth Kurland
Director: David Steinberg
Guest star: Jim Bentley (Another Tour Guide), Chip Chinery (Another Scientist), Sherri Shepherd (the Tour Guide), Miles Marsico (The Smart Kid), Jack Ong (The Older Scientist), Giovanni Ribisi (Frank Jr.), Debra Jo Rupp (Alice), Paget Brewster (Kathy), James Michael Tyler (Gunther), Teri Garr (Phoebe Sr.)

Phoebe’s half brother Frank Jr. returns with exciting news – and asks a huge favor of Phoebe. Ross gets Joey a job as a museum tour guide.



85 :04x12 - The One With The Embryos

First aired: Jan/15/1998
Writer: Amy Toomin, Jill Condon
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Guest star: Giovanni Ribisi (Frank Jr.), Debra Jo Rupp (Alice), Cindy Katz (Dr. Zane)

Phoebe’s uterus is put to the ultimate test. A seemingly harmless game between the guys and the girls escalates into a full-blown contest to see which pair knows more personal data about the other.



86 :04x13 - The One With Rachel's Crush

First aired: Jan/29/1998
Writer: Shana Goldberg-Meehan
Director: Dana deVally Piazza
Guest star: Tate Donovan (Joshua), Paget Brewster (Kathy), Paxton Whitehead (Mr. Waltham)

Rachel schemes to get a handsome client to ask her on a date. Chandler’s jealousy causes problems with his girlfriend.



87 :04x14 - The One With Joey's Dirty Day

First aired: Feb/05/1998
Writer: Wil Calhoun
Director: Peter Bonerz
Guest star: Carlos Lacamara (The A.D.), Rocky McMurray (The Cigarette Guy), Charlton Heston (Himself), Tate Donovan (Joshua), Helen Baxendale (Emily Waltham), Paxton Whitehead (Mr. Waltham)

On Joey’s first day on a major movie, one of Hollywoods legendary stars finds him in a compromising position in his trailer. Rachel regrets asking Ross for a favor when it sparks a new romance.



88 :04x15 - The One With All The Rugby

First aired: Feb/26/1998
Writer: Wil Calhoun
Director: James Burrows
Guest star: Adam Kendrick (Devon), Robin McDonald (Ticket Counter Attendant), Maggie Wheeler (Janice), Helen Baxendale (Emily Waltham), Mark Thomas (Liam)

Chandler’s abrasive ex-girlfriend Janice reappears. Monica finds a mysterious switch in Joey and Chandler’s old apartment. Ross tries to impress Emily by playing rugby.



89 :04x16 - The One With The Fake Party

First aired: Mar/19/1998
Writer: Scott Silveri, Shana Goldberg-Meehan
Director: Michael Lembeck
Guest star: Tate Donovan (Joshua), James Michael Tyler (Gunther), Helen Baxendale (Emily Waltham)

To become better acquainted with her crush Joshua, Rachel inadvertently thwarts Ross’s plans. Phoebe’s pregnancy cravings evoke a sympathetic response from Joey.



90 :04x17 - The One With The Free Porn

First aired: Mar/26/1998
Writer: Richard Goodman
Director: Michael Lembeck
Guest star: Giovanni Ribisi (Frank Jr.), Helen Baxendale (Emily Waltham), Debra Jo Rupp (Alice), Michael G. Hagerty (Mr. Treeger), Shirley Jordan (The Doctor)

Chandler and Joey are glued to their TV after discovering an unscrambled adult cable channel. Monica helps Ross tell his girlfriend he loves her. Phoebe gets some surprising pregnancy news.



91 :04x18 - The One With Rachel's New Dress

First aired: Apr/02/1998
Writer: Jill Condon, Amy Toomin
Director: Gail Mancuso
Guest star: Pat Crowley (Mrs. Burgin), Tate Donovan (Joshua), Jane Sibbett (Carol), Helen Baxendale (Emily Waltham), Jessica Hecht (Susan), Debra Jo Rupp (Alice), Charlie Allen (Ben), Jack Allen (Ben), John Bennett Perry (Mr. Burgin)

Rachel rakes a provocative pose to get Joshua into a romantic mood – but her plans go awry. Chandler and Joey are at odds to persuade Phoebe to name one of her triplets after them.



92 :04x19 - The One With All The Haste

First aired: Apr/09/1998
Writer: Wil Calhoun, Scott Silveri
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Guest star: Helen Baxendale (Emily Waltham), James Michael Tyler (Gunther), Michael Condor (The Singing Man)

Drastic developments blight Ross’s relationship with Emily. Monica and Rachel try to win back their old apartment, much to Chandler and Joey’s delight.



93 :04x20 - The One With The Wedding Dresses

First aired: Apr/16/1998
Writer: Michael Curtis, Greg Malins
Director: Gail Mancuso
Guest star: Anne Betancourt (The Saleslady), Thea Mann (Sleep Clinic Worker), Tate Donovan (Joshua), James Michael Tyler (Gunther), Christina Moore (Marjorie)

Distraught over Ross’s engagement, Rachel takes Joshua aside and suggests they also get married. Chandler forces Joey to go to a sleep clinic to stop his loud snoring.



94 :04x21 - The One With The Invitations

First aired: Apr/23/1998
Writer: Seth Kurland
Director: Peter Bonerz
Guest star: Helen Baxendale (Emily Waltham)

Rachel and Ross each reminisce about when they used to date each other. Everyone’s disappointed when Rachel decides not to attend the wedding in England.



95 :04x22 - The One With The Worst Best Man Ever

First aired: Apr/30/1998
Writer: Michael Curtis, Greg Malins
Director: Peter Bonerz
Guest star: Cynthia Mann (Jasmine [DVD only]), Rob Koch (The Doctor), Helen Baxendale (Emily Waltham), James Michael Tyler (Gunther), Lisa Rotondi (The Stripper)

When Joey’s duck swallows Ross’s wedding ring, he is worried he’ll have to sacrifice his beloved fowl to retrieve it.



96 :04x23 - The One With Ross's Wedding (1)

First aired: May/07/1998
Writer: Michael Borkow
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Guest star: Pamela Kosh (The Saleslady [DVD only]), Richard Branson (The Vendor), Olivia Williams (Felicity), Helen Baxendale (Emily Waltham), Sarah Ferguson (Herself)

Arriving in London, Joey and Chandler go sightseeing but Joey’s overly enthusiastic behavior compels Chandler to go off on his own. Back in New York, Rachel realizes her feelings for Ross are stronger than ever and rushes off to the airport as wedding time nears.



97 :04x24 - The One With Ross's Wedding (2)

First aired: May/07/1998
Writer: Shana Goldberg-Meehan, Scott Silveri
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Guest star: Jane Carr (The Ticket Agent), Jennifer Saunders (Andrea Waltham), Hugh Laurie (The Gentleman on the Plane), June Whitfield (The Housekeeper), Daniel Caltagirone (The Waiter), Heathcote Williams (The Older Guest), Peter Eyre (The Register), Elliott Gould (Jack Geller), Helen Baxendale (Emily Waltham), Christina Pickles (Judy Geller), Tom Conti (Steven Waltham)

Arriving in London, Joey and Chandler go sightseeing but Joey’s overly enthusiastic behavior compels Chandler to go off on his own. Back in New York, Rachel realizes her feelings for Ross are stronger than ever and rushes off to the airport as wedding time nears.



98 :05x01 - The One After Ross Says Rachel

First aired: Sep/24/1998
Writer: Seth Kurland
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Guest star: Jennifer Saunders (Andrea Waltham), Helen Baxendale (Emily Waltham-Geller), Peter Eyre (The Registrar), Elliott Gould (Jack Geller), Christina Pickles (Judy Geller), Tom Conti (Stephen Waltham)

Ross’s nuptials continue after his slip-of-the-tongue but wedded bliss doesn’t follow. Monica and Chandler try continuing their affair but can’t steal a moment alone.



99 :05x02 - The One With All The Kissing

First aired: Oct/01/1998
Writer: Wil Calhoun
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: James Michael Tyler (Gunther), Zen Gesner (Dave)

Ross’s attempts at reconciling with Emily go unheeded. Chandler and Monica’s affair is challenged by their “Not-In-New York” rule.



100 :05x03 - The One Hundredth

First aired: Oct/08/1998
Writer: Marta Kauffman, David Crane
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Guest star: T. J. Thyne (Dr. Oberman), Brenda-Isaacs Booth (The Nurse), Iqbal Theba (Joey's Doctor), Patrick Fabian (Nurse Dan), Heidi Beck (The Delivery Room Nurse), Giovanni Ribisi (Frank Jr.), Debra Jo Rupp (Alice), Sam Anderson (Dr. Harad)

Phoebe is rushed to the hospital, where triplets are born. Joey gets hospitalized next – when his sympathy labor pains turn out to be kidney stones. An unsuspecting Rachel arranges a date for Monica with a male nurse.



101 :05x04 - The One Where Phoebe Hates PBS

First aired: Oct/15/1998
Writer: Michael Curtis
Director: Shelley Jensen
Guest star: Jessica Hecht (Susan [DVD only]), Gary Collins (Himself), Jane Sibbett (Carol [DVD only]), Charlie Allen (Ben [DVD only]), Jack Allen (Ben [DVD only]), Sandra Thigpen (The Stage Manager), John R. McLaughlin (The PBS Volunteer), Helen Baxendale (Emily Waltham-Geller)

Phoebe resents Joey’s PBS telethon gig because of a long-running grudge she holds against the network. To cover up her affair with Chandler, Monica tells Rachel she’s dating someone from work.



102 :05x05 - The One With The Kips

First aired: Oct/29/1998
Writer: Scott Silveri
Director: Dana deVally Piazza
Guest star: Christopher Liam Moore (The Hotel Clerk)

When Joey walks in on Chandler and Monica making out in the middle of the night, Chandler comes up with the idea to get away for a romantic weekend without any disturbance. Meanwhile, Ross tells Rachel that Emily wants him to stop seeing her, which she doesn't take very well. Eventually Joey figures out about Chandler and Monica's secret relationship, which they ask him to keep to himself.



103 :05x06 - The One With The Yeti

First aired: Nov/05/1998
Writer: Alexa Junge
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: George Newbern (Danny), James Michael Tyler (Gunther), Helen Baxendale (Emily Waltham-Geller)

While rummaging in the storage room, Monica and Rachel meet a hairy neighbor they first mistake for a yeti. To smooth things over with Emily, Ross agrees to de-Rachelize his apartment.



104 :05x07 - The One Where Ross Moves In

First aired: Nov/12/1998
Writer: Gigi McCreery, Perry Rein
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: George Newbern (Danny), Doug Benson (Tom), James Michael Tyler (Gunther), Gregory Sporleder (Larry)

With his marriage on the rocks, Ross moves in with Chandler and Joey. Rachel is convinced that neighbor Danny is trying to seduce her with mind games.



105 :05x08 - The One With The Thanksgiving Flashbacks

First aired: Nov/19/1998
Writer: Greg Malins
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Guest star: Alec Mapa (The Housekeeper), Michael Winters (The Doctor), Joshua Preston (Young Chandler), Douglas Looper (The Paramedic), Morgan Fairchild (Nora Bing), Christina Pickles (Judy Geller), Elliott Gould (Jack Geller)

The gang reminisces about their worst Thanksgivings. Phoebe’s takes her back to 1862. Elaborate tales are spun to try and uncover Monica’s worst memory.



106 :05x09 - The One With Ross's Sandwich

First aired: Dec/10/1998
Writer: Andrew Reich, Ted Cohen
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Scott Mosenson (The Teacher), Jennette Robbins (Cynthia), Alexia Roberts (The Female Student), Michael Ensign (Dr. Ledbetter)

Ross is enraged when someone at work steals his Thanksgiving leftovers sandwich. Joey threatens to crack under the strain of knowing about Monica and Chandler’s affair.



107 :05x10 - The One With The Inappropriate Sister

First aired: Dec/17/1998
Writer: Shana Goldberg-Meehan
Director: Dana deVally Piazza
Guest star: Lee Arenberg (The Man), Robyn Pedretti (Ginger), George Newbern (Danny), Tom Bailey (Bob), June Gable (Estelle), Julie Lauren (Krista)

Monica maneuvers Rachel and Danny into dating but Rachel has second thoughts after observing Danny’s unusually close relationship with his sister.



108 :05x11 - The One With All The Resolutions

First aired: Jan/07/1999
Writer: Suzie Villandry
Director: Joe Regalbuto
Guest star: Jack Allen (Ben), Charlie Allen (Ben), Sara Rose Peterson (Elizabeth Hornswoggle)

As the new year approaches, everyone makes resolutions, some more realistic than others. Ross’s resolution causes him to wear hot leather pants on a date… perhaps too hot.



109 :05x12 - The One With Chandler's Work Laugh

First aired: Jan/21/1999
Writer: Alicia Sky Varinaitis
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Guest star: Lise Simms (Kara), Maggie Wheeler (Janice), James Michael Tyler (Gunther), Sam McMurray (Doug)

Monica uncovers the fake laugh Chandler reserves for his boss’s bad jokes. Rachel is upset that Monica hasn’t fessed up about her affair. Word comes of Emily’s remarriage plans.



110 :05x13 - The One With Joey's Bag

First aired: Feb/04/1999
Writer: Seth Kurland
Director: Gail Mancuso
Guest star: Daniel Hagen (The Casting Director), Bob Balaban (Frank Sr.)

When Rachel helps Joey change his image to help him land an acting gig, she includes a shoulder bag that’s rather purselike. Phoebe is shocked when her dad attends her grandmother’s funeral.



111 :05x14 - The One Where Everybody Finds Out

First aired: Feb/11/1999
Writer: Alexa Junge
Director: Michael Lembeck
Guest star: Michael Ensign (Dr. Ledbetter)

When Phoebe finds out about the Monica/Chandler affair, she tests Chandler via flirtation. Ugly Naked Guy’s apartment goes up for rent and Ross wants it.



112 :05x15 - The One With The Girl Who Hits Joey

First aired: Feb/18/1999
Writer: Adam Chase
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Guest star: Stephon Fuller (Guest #3), Linde Gibb (Guest #2), Soleil Moon Frye (Katie), David Dalton (Guest #1), Willie Garson (Steve)

When Joey starts dating Katie, he finds she packs a painful punch. Ross has trouble making friends with his new neighbors.



113 :05x16 - The One With The Cop

First aired: Feb/23/1999
Writer: Alicia Sky Varinaitis
Director: Andrew Tsao
Guest star: Aloma Wright (The Saleswoman), Mark Fite (The Salesman), NiCole Robinson (The Smoking Woman), Michael Rapaport (Gary)

Phoebe finds a police badge inside the Central Perk sofa. Rather than return it, she decides to embark on a “good-deeds” campaign. Joey is unnerved by his romantic dream about Monica.



114 :05x17 - The One With Rachel's Inadvertent Kiss

First aired: Mar/18/1999
Writer: Andrew Reich, Ted Cohen
Director: Shelley Jensen
Guest star: Ralph Manza (The Old Man), Samantha Smith (The Window Woman / Jenn), Marc Goldsmith (The Man), Devyn La Bella (The Little Girl), Tamara Pennington (The Woman [DVD only]), Steve Ireland (Mr. Zelner), Michael Rapaport (Gary)

After a job interview, Rachel impulsively kisses her potential boss on the cheek. Phoebe and Gary vie for “steamiest affair” status with Monica and Chandler.



115 :05x18 - The One Where Rachel Smokes

First aired: Apr/08/1999
Writer: Michael Curtis
Director: Todd Holland
Guest star: Jim Wise (Kyle), Judy Kain (The Casting Director), Matt Weinberg (Raymond), Megan Ward (Nancy), Jane Sibbett (Carol), Jack Allen (Ben), Charlie Allen (Ben), Joanna Gleason (Kim Clozzi)

Rachel takes up smoking at her new job as a way of making inroads with the boss. Ross’s son Ben joins Joey on an audition for a soup commercial.



116 :05x19 - The One Where Ross Can't Flirt

First aired: Apr/22/1999
Writer: Doty Abrams
Director: Gail Mancuso
Guest star: Lilyan Chauvin (Grandma Tribbiani), Kristin Dattilo (Caitlin)

Joey’s Italian-speaking grandma joins the gang in watching his Las & Order debut. Ross decides to order lots and lots of pizza in order to flirt with the delivery girl.



117 :05x20 - The One With The Ride Along

First aired: Apr/29/1999
Writer: Seth Kurland, Shana Goldberg-Meehan
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Helen Baxendale (Emily Waltham), Michael Rapaport (Gary)

As Emily’s wedding nears, the group does its best to distract Ross. A gunshot and a meatball sandwich take center stage when the guys go out on the beat with Phoebe’s cop boyfriend.



118 :05x21 - The One With The Ball

First aired: May/06/1999
Writer: Greg Malins
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Victoria Kelleher (Woman #2), Antoinette Spolar (Woman #1), James Michael Tyler (Gunther), Michael Rapaport (Gary)

Phoebe asks Chandler to talk Gary out of asking her to move in with him. To fulfill a childhood dream, Rachel buys a sphinx cat which doesn’t behave as planned.



119 :05x22 - The One With Joey's Big Break

First aired: May/13/1999
Writer: Wil Calhoun
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: John Kassir (Stanley), John C. McDonnell (Grip), Michael Monks (Dr. Hiller)

Joey is excited about landing a lead role in a move shooting just outside Las Vegas – but furious with Chandler after he confesses his doubts that it will be his “big break”.



120 :05x23 - The One In Vegas (1)

First aired: May/20/1999
Writer: Andrew Reich, Ted Cohen
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Guest star: Rick Pasqualone (The Croupier), Baillie Gerstein (The Tourist), James Paradise (The Casino Boss), Todd Glass (The Airplane Guy), Lisa Jamie Cash (The Flight Attendant), Thomas Lennon (Randall)

After his film gig falls through, Joey begs Chandler not to visit. But when Monica decides to celebrate her one-year anniversary with Chandler in Las Vegas, no one wants to be left behind. Joey tries to convince a blackjack dealer with identical hands to join him in a business venture. While playing craps with Monica, Chandler makes the bet of a lifetime.



121 :05x24 - The One In Vegas (2)

First aired: May/20/1999
Writer: Greg Malins, Scott Silveri
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Guest star: Jeanette Miller (The Elderly Woman), Frank Novak (Gambler), Nina Mann (The Attendant), Rojai Holloway (The Security Guard), Gabi Simson (The Woman Dealer), Thomas Lennon (Randall)

After his film gig falls through, Joey begs Chandler not to visit. But when Monica decides to celebrate her one-year anniversary with Chandler in Las Vegas, no one wants to be left behind. Joey tries to convince a blackjack dealer with identical hands to join him in a business venture. While playing craps with Monica, Chandler makes the bet of a lifetime.



122 :06x01 - The One After Vegas

First aired: Sep/23/1999
Writer: Adam Chase
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Guest star: Rick Pasqualone (The Croupier), Nina Mann (The Attendant), Bill Stevenson (Rick)

A hungover Ross and Rachel are shocked to discover they are husband and wife. Joey and Phoebe have a cross-country adventure.



123 :06x02 - The One Where Ross Hugs Rachel

First aired: Sep/30/1999
Writer: Shana Goldberg-Meehan
Director: Gail Mancuso
Guest star: Tembi Locke (Karin), Alex Kapp Horner (Stephanie), Janelle Paradee (Meg), Ron Glass (Russell)

When Monica and Chandler tell Rachel that they are moving in together, she mistakenly believes that all three will be roommates. Phoebe discovers that Ross hasn’t annulled his marriage to Rachel.



124 :06x03 - The One With Ross's Denial

First aired: Oct/07/1999
Writer: Seth Kurland
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: James Michael Tyler (Gunther), Brooke Boisse (The Potential Roommate)

Monica and Chandler argue about what to do with Rachel’s room after she moves out. Ross suggest that Rachel move in with him.



125 :06x04 - The One Where Joey Loses His Insurance

First aired: Oct/14/1999
Writer: Andrew Reich, Ted Cohen
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Christopher Darga (The Director), Rick Fitts (The Professor), Ian Meltzer (Alex), Kim Harris (Casting Director #1), Joe Everett Michaels (Casting Director #2), Michael Naughton (The Student), Matt Bellner (The Crew Member), June Gable (Estelle), Ron Glass (Russell)

Joey gets a hernia just as he learns his health insurance has lapsed. When a psychic predicts she’ll die within a week, Phoebe plans to make the most of her final days.



126 :06x05 - The One With Joey's Porsche

First aired: Oct/21/1999
Writer: Perry Rein, Gigi McCreery
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Kevin Ruf (The Porsche Owner), Shane Nickerson (Guy #1), Dennis Singletary (Guy #2), Charity Nicole James (The Woman), Steve Pierce (The Passerby), James Michael Tyler (Gunther), Conchata Ferrell (Judge)

Joey finds keys to a Porsche and pretends the car is his to impress women. Rachel tries to have her marriage to Ross annulled on the basis of his mental instability.



127 :06x06 - The One On The Last Night

First aired: Nov/04/1999
Writer: Scott Silveri
Director: David Schwimmer

While boxing up Rachel’s belongings, the girls reminisce about their time spent as roommates. Joey’s pride forces Chandler to invent a creative way to lend him money.



128 :06x07 - The One Where Phoebe Runs

First aired: Nov/11/1999
Writer: Sherry Bilsing, Ellen Plummer
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Elle MacPherson (Janine)

Phoebe’s unorthodox, attention-getting jogging style embarrasses running mate Rachel. The guys get excited about Joey’s new roommate, a dancer from Australia.



129 :06x08 - The One With Ross's Teeth

First aired: Nov/18/1999
Writer: Gigi McCreery, Perry Rein
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Joanna Gleason (Kim), Elle MacPherson (Janine), Missi Pyle (Hilary), Ralph Lauren (Himself)

Rumor has it that Rachel’s boss Ralph Lauren made a romantic pass at Phoebe. Ross has a “bright” idea to impress his date.



130 :06x09 - The One Where Ross Got High

First aired: Nov/25/1999
Writer: Greg Malins
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Guest star: Elle MacPherson (Janine), Elliott Gould (Jack Geller), Christina Pickles (Judy Geller)

Monica hosts Thanksgiving and Chandler uses the occasion to try and win her parents over. Rachel tests her confused culinary skills on dessert.



131 :06x10 - The One With The Routine

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

Joey, Ross and Monica attend a taping of Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve. Joey has special plans for his roommate Janine at the midnight hour.



132 :06x11 - The One With The Apothecary Table

First aired: Jan/06/2000
Writer: Brian Boyle
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Guest star: Elle MacPherson (Janine)

After double-dating, Joey learns of Janine’s dislike for Monica and Chandler. Rachel tries to convince Phoebe that her cute new apothecary table is a priceless antique.



133 :06x12 - The One With The Joke

First aired: Jan/13/2000
Writer: Ted Cohen, Andrew Reich
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])

When Ross gets a joke printed in Playboy, Chandler claims credit for it. Joey reluctantly takes a job as a waiter at Central Perk.



134 :06x13 - The One With Rachel's Sister (1)

First aired: Feb/03/2000
Writer: Ellen Plummer, Sherry Bilsing
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: James Michael Tyler (Gunther), Reese Witherspoon (Jill Green), Susan Yeagley (Woman #1), Jeff Brooks (The Male Patron), Alexis Arquette (The Customer [as Lex Arquette]), Cheryl Hines (Woman #2 [DVD only])

When her sister Jill visits, Rachel worries about the sparks that seem to fly between her and Ross. Monica tries to seduce Chandler, despite having the flu.



135 :06x14 - The One Where Chandler Can't Cry (2)

First aired: Feb/10/2000
Writer: Andrew Reich, Ted Cohen
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Guest star: Larry Joe Campbell (The Fan), James Michael Tyler (Gunther), Reese Witherspoon (Jill Green), Douglas Looper (The Vampire)

Rachel forces Ross to cancel his date with her sister. Phoebe discovers she’s being mistaken for a porn star. Chandler admits he hasn’t been able to cry since he was a child.



136 :06x15 - The One That Could Have Been (1)

First aired: Feb/17/2000
Writer: Adam Chase, Greg Malins
Director: Michael Lembeck
Guest star: Jane Sibbett (Carol), James Michael Tyler (Gunther), Cole Sprouse (Ben), Kristian Alfonso (Hope), Kevin Spirtas (Dr. Wesley), Pat Finn (Dr. Roger), Cacey Riggan (The Nurse)

The gang ponders what might have been if: Ross had stayed with his lesbian wife; a married Rachel had fallen for Days of Our Lives star Joey; a portly Monica had been obsessed with losing her virginity; Chandler had been a struggling writer and Phoebe had been a stockbroker.



137 :06x16 - The One That Could Have Been (2)

First aired: Feb/17/2000
Writer: Marta Kauffman, David Crane
Director: Michael Lembeck
Guest star: Jane Sibbett (Carol), Jessica Hecht (Susan), Mitchell Whitfield (Barry), Paul Gleason (Jack), Pat Finn (Dr. Roger), Larry Cox (Arthur), Lisa Calderon (The Woman)

The gang ponders what might have been if: Ross had stayed with his lesbian wife; a married Rachel had fallen for Days of Our Lives star Joey; a portly Monica had been obsessed with losing her virginity; Chandler had been a struggling writer and Phoebe had been a stockbroker.



138 :06x17 - The One With Unagi

First aired: Feb/24/2000
Writer: Adam Chase
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: James Michael Tyler (Gunther), Louis Mandylor (Carl), Jill Matson (The Receptionist), Ron Recasner (The Doctor), Mongo Brownlee (The Instructor), Maggie Wheeler (Janice [uncredited voice only])

Ross flirts with danger when he dates an attractive student. After a fire damages their apartment, Rachel and Phoebe are forced to move in with their friends.



139 :06x18 - The One Where Ross Dates A Student

First aired: Mar/09/2000
Writer: Seth Kurland
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Greg Wrangler (Fireman #1), Alexandra Holden (Elizabeth), Bess Meyer (Dana), Richard Roat (Burt), David Warshofsky (Fireman #2), Louisa Abernathy (Lydia), David Moreland (Mel)

When Rachel needs a date for a charity event, Monica and Phoebe compete to find her the best escort. Ross obsesses about his girlfriend spending spring break in Florida. Joey’s refrigerator breaks.



140 :06x19 - The One With Joey's Fridge

First aired: Mar/23/2000
Writer: Perry Rein, Gigi McCreery
Director: Ben Weiss
Guest star: Alexandra Holden (Elizabeth), Scott Paetty (Sebastian), Chris Kennedy (Patrick), Joshua Coxx (Eldad), Jim Bentley (Professor Friesell), Hunter Cochran (Guy #1)

Joey gets an audition for the lead in a TV show, which sparks memorable and bizarre flashbacks for the gang.



141 :06x20 - The One With Mac And C.H.E.E.S.E.

First aired: Apr/13/2000
Writer: Doty Abrams
Director: Kevin S. Bright

Ross dreads meeting his college girlfriend’s disapproving father. When Joey insults his robot co-star, he jeopardizes his future on the show.



142 :06x21 - The One Where Ross Meets Elizabeth's Dad

First aired: Apr/27/2000
Writer: Scott Silveri
Director: Michael Lembeck
Guest star: June Gable (Estelle), Alexandra Holden (Elizabeth), Brad Koepenick (The Producer), Andrew Bilgore (Wayne), Bruce Willis (Paul)

Despite Paul’s threats, Ross and Elizabeth secretly head off to her family’s mountain cabin. Paul and Rachel have exactly the same plan.



143 :06x22 - The One Where Paul's The Man

First aired: May/04/2000
Writer: Sherry Bilsing, Ellen Plummer
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Merrin Dungey (The Museum Official), Alexandra Holden (Elizabeth), James Michael Tyler (Gunther), Bruce Willis (Paul), Ilia Volokh (The Dry Cleaner), Susie Park (The Dry Cleaner's Wife)

Chandler asks Phoebe’s help in choosing a ring for Monica. Rachel regrets pushing Paul to express his feelings.



144 :06x23 - The One With The Ring

First aired: May/11/2000
Writer: Ted Cohen, Andrew Reich
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Brian Dunkleman (The Customer), Bruce Willis (Paul), Oliver Muirhead (The Jeweler), Janet S. Blake (Jeweler #2)

The big evening has arrived, but Chandler’s romantic plans are ruined when Monica’s ex-boyfriend appears. Things sail way off course when Rachel and Joey attend a charity auction.



145 :06x24 - The One With The Proposal (1)

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

The big evening has arrived, but Chandler’s romantic plans are ruined when Monica’s ex-boyfriend appears. Things sail way off course when Rachel and Joey attend a charity auction.



146 :06x25 - The One With The Proposal (2)

First aired: May/18/2000
Writer: Andrew Reich, Ted Cohen
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Guest star: Tom Selleck (Dr. Richard Burke), Alexandra Margulies (The Waitress)



Friends: The Stuff You've Never Seen

First aired: Feb/15/2001
Writer: David Crane, Marta Kauffman
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Guest star: Conan O'Brien (Host)



147 :07x01 - The One With Monica's Thunder

First aired: Oct/12/2000
Writer: Marta Kauffman, David Crane
Director: Kevin S. Bright

Minutes after Chandler proposes to Monica, she plans to celebrate on the town with her pals – until she catches Ross and Rachel kissing.



148 :07x02 - The One With Rachel's Book

First aired: Oct/12/2000
Writer: Ted Cohen, Andrew Reich
Director: Michael Lembeck
Guest star: Elliott Gould (Jack Geller), Christina Pickles (Judy Geller), Suzanne Lanza (The Woman)

Monica’s dream of elaborate nuptials fizzles when she learns what her parents have done with her wedding fund. Rachel is embarrassed when a teasing Joey stumbles onto her juicy, late-night reading material.



149 :07x03 - The One With Phoebe's Cookies

First aired: Oct/19/2000
Writer: Sherry Bilsing, Ellen Plummer
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Elliott Gould (Jack Geller)

Chandle has to wear glasses. Rachel tries to teach Joey how to sail but his lack of wanting to learn is making her mad. Phoebe refuses to give Monica her recipe of her favorite cookies.



150 :07x04 - The One With Rachel's Assistant

First aired: Oct/26/2000
Writer: Brian Boyle
Director: David Schwimmer
Guest star: Eddie Cahill (Tag), Michael Kagan (Terry), Jean St. James (Hilda), Cody Tucker (Kathy), Cynthia Graham (Nurse #1), Renee Louise Rogers (Nurse #2), Eric Rutherford (Stryker)

When Rachel is promoted, she gleefully considers hiring an inexperienced hunk as her executive assistant. In a free-for-all tell-all game, Chandler and Monica expose humiliating secrets from each other’s pasts.



151 :07x05 - The One With The Engagement Picture

First aired: Nov/02/2000
Writer: Patty Lin
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Julia Campbell (Whitney), Eddie Cahill (Tag), David Sutcliffe (Kyle), Caroline Keenan (Melissa), Roger Eschbacher (The Photographer), Heather Sims (Emily [DVD only])

Unphotogenic Chandler can’t get a cood photo taken with Monica. Rachel plans to get closet to her hunky assistant by encouraging him to hang out with Joey, but the plan sours when he picks up on Joey’s moves.



152 :07x06 - The One With The Nap Partners

First aired: Nov/09/2000
Writer: Sebastian Jones, Brian Buckner
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Stacy Galina (Julie)

Monica frets when she meets one of Chandler’s long-lost girlfriends and learns that he dumped her because she was fat. Phoebe and Rachel vie for the honor of becoming Monica’s bridesmaid.



153 :07x07 - The One With Ross's Library Book

First aired: Nov/16/2000
Writer: Scott Silveri
Director: David Schwimmer
Guest star: Michael D. Roberts (The Head Librarian), Maggie Wheeler (Janice), Kristin Davis (Erin), 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)

When Joey decides to stop dating a girl that Rachel and Phoebe have come to adore, the ladies take action to change his mind. Ross fumes when he discovers the location of his dissertation in the university library.



154 :07x08 - The One Where Chandler Doesn't Like Dogs

First aired: Nov/23/2000
Writer: Patty Lin
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Guest star: Eddie Cahill (Tag)

A beaming Rachel is happily surprised when her assistant Tag shows up at the gang’s Thanksgiving dinner. Phoebe sneaks a puppy into the apartment, forcing Chandler to confess why he hates dogs.



155 :07x09 - The One With All The Candy

First aired: Dec/07/2000
Writer: Wil Calhoun
Director: David Schwimmer
Guest star: Eddie Cahill (Tag), Cole Sprouse (Ben), Steve Ireland (Mr. Zelner), Amy Hill (The Woman), Jonathan Floyd (Gary), Ashley L. Clark (The Man), Richard Hoggard (Kid #6)

Monica whips up some holiday candy for the neighbors. Rachel and Tag set the ground rules for their new romance. Moved by Phoebe’s bikeless childhood story, Ross buys her a new two-wheeler.



156 :07x10 - The One With The Holiday Armadillo

First aired: Dec/14/2000
Writer: Greg Malins
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Cole Sprouse (Ben), James Michael Tyler (Gunther), Terry Rhoads (The Maitre'd), Sean Corvelle (The Salesman), Barry Wiggins (The Man)

Ross wants to introduce son Ben to Chanukah. In order to entice Rachel to move back into their refurbished apartment, Phoebe must drive a wedge between Rachel and current roomey Joey.



157 :07x11 - The One With All The Cheesecakes

First aired: Jan/04/2001
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])

Phoebe’s old flame David visits from Russia for an evening of romance. Rachel and Chandler swipe deliveries of a particularly tasty cheesecake from their neighbor’s doorstep.



158 :07x12 - The One Where They're Up All Night

First aired: Jan/11/2001
Writer: Zachary Rosenblatt
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Guest star: Eddie Cahill (Tag), Jason Winston George (the Fireman)

Rachel and Tag’s first night together is put on hold when they realize they forgot to overnight an important package. Ross and Joey are stuck on the roof and Phoebe can’t disable a relentlessly beeping smoke alarm.



159 :07x13 - The One Where Rosita Dies

First aired: Feb/01/2001
Writer: Sebastian Jones, Brian Buckner
Director: Stephen Prime
Guest star: Elliott Gould (Jack Geller), Jason Alexander (Earl), Joyce Guy (The Supervisor), Steven Rozic (The "Hey Guy" Guy), Wendee Cole (Marge)

Phoebe has a bizarre first day in her new job when she encounters a distraught office manager in a suicidal mood. Rachel and Chandler both believe they have broken Joey’s favorite chair.



160 :07x14 - The One Where They All Turn Thirty

First aired: Feb/08/2001
Writer: Ellen Plummer, Sherry Bilsing
Director: Ben Weiss
Guest star: Elliott Gould (Jack Geller), Eddie Cahill (Tag), Christina Pickles (Judy Geller), Wayne Sherwood (The Man in Sportscar), Vanessa White (The Woman)

Rachel’s agony over her 30th birthday starts everyone reminiscing about what they did upon reaching that milestone.



161 :07x15 - The One With Joey's New Brain

First aired: Feb/15/2001
Writer: Andrew Reich, Ted Cohen
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Guest star: Jack Betts (Tom), George Stults (Fredrick), Susan Sarandon (Jessica Lockhart), Eva Amurri (Dina), Jeff Asch (The Writer)

Joey accidentally lets slip to a Days of Our Lives castmate that she is being written out of the script. Rachel and Phoebe try to sabotage each other’s chances to date a guy who left his cell phone at Central Perk.



162 :07x16 - The One With The Truth About London

First aired: Feb/22/2001
Writer: Zachary Rosenblatt
Director: David Schwimmer
Guest star: Jane Sibbett (Carol), Cole Sprouse (Ben)

Monica and Chandler grudgingly agree to let Joey marry them – once he’s been “ordained” via the Internet. While babysitting, Rachel teaches Ben a few practical jokes.



163 :07x17 - The One With The Cheap Wedding Dress

First aired: Mar/15/2001
Writer: Andrew Reich, Ted Cohen
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Guest star: Andrea Bendewald (Megan), Gabrielle Union (Kristen), Kim Harris (The Store Owner)

Monica regrets telling a fellow bride-to-be about a cheaper bridal store when she has to fight her tooth-and-nail for a unique wedding dress – and later the right to hire Chandler’s favorite band for the event!



164 :07x18 - The One With Joey's Award

First aired: Mar/29/2001
Writer: Brian Boyle
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Alison Sweeney (Jessica Ashley), Kyle Howard (Alan Lewis), Vince Vieluf (Ned Morse), Troy Norton (Jake), McKenzie Westmore (The Presenter), Alexandra Margulies (The Waitress [DVD only])

Joey is overjoyed to be nominated for a “Soapie”. Monica gets wedding jitters.



165 :07x19 - The One With Ross And Monica's Cousin

First aired: Apr/19/2001
Writer: Andrew Reich, Ted Cohen
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: June Gable (Estelle), Cindy Lu (The Accountant), Scott Adsit (The Director), Mo Gaffney (The Casting Director), Denise Richards (Cassie)

When Monica and Ross’s alluring cousin visits, her irrestible beauty causes serious distractions for all the men who meet her. Rachel and Phoebe try to rush their plans for Monica’s shower.



166 :07x20 - The One With Rachel's Big Kiss

First aired: Apr/26/2001
Writer: Scott Silveri, Shana Goldberg-Meehan
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Winona Ryder (Melissa), James Michael Tyler (Gunther)

Rachel bumps into her old sorority sister and wonders whether she should confront her about a night in college when their friendship took a passionate turn.



167 :07x21 - The One With The Vows

First aired: May/03/2001
Writer: Doty Abrams
Director: Gary Halvorson

Writing their wedding vows proves a daunting task for Monica and Chandler. Looking back over the pair’s relationship, the other friends worry about changes in store for all of them.



168 :07x22 - The One With Chandler's Dad

First aired: May/10/2001
Writer: Brian Buckner, Sebastian Jones
Director: Kevin S. Bright, Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Mark Consuelos (Policeman #1), Kathleen Turner (Helena), Troy Norton (Jake), Chuck Martinez (Policeman #2), Alexis Arquette (The Waiter in Drag), Joe Everett Michaels (Bakersfield Guy), Stephanie Dicker (The Woman), Michelle Haury (The Waitress), James Michael Tyler (Gunther [DVD only])

Monica arranges a meeting between Chandler and his estranged dad in hopes that they can reconcile before the ceremony. Rachel and a reluctant Ross borrow the keys to Monica’s Porsche.



169 :07x23 - The One With Chandler And Monica's Wedding (1)

First aired: May/17/2001
Writer: Greg Malins
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Guest star: Elliott Gould (Jack Geller), Morgan Fairchild (Nora), James Michael Tyler (Gunther), Christina Pickles (Judy Geller), Gary Oldman (Richard Crosby), Kathleen Turner (Helena), Mark Roberts (The Director), Peter James Smith (Assistant Director)

Monica and Chandler gather their offbeat families on the eve of their wedding but there’s one problem: Chandler is missing. When Ross searches for him, Rachel and Phoebe desperately try to distract the unsuspecting bride. Someone is hiding a big surprise.



170 :07x24 - The One With Chandler And Monica's Wedding (2)

First aired: May/17/2001
Writer: Marta Kauffman, David Crane
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Guest star: Elliott Gould (Jack Geller), Morgan Fairchild (Nora), Christina Pickles (Judy Geller), Gary Oldman (Richard Crosby), Kathleen Turner (Helena), Mark Roberts (The Director), Steve Susskind (The Priest), Claudia Stedelin (Amanda), James Michael Tyler (Gunther)

Monica and Chandler gather their offbeat families on the eve of their wedding but there’s one problem: Chandler is missing. When Ross searches for him, Rachel and Phoebe desperately try to distract the unsuspecting bride. Someone is hiding a big surprise.



171 :08x01 - The One After "I Do"

First aired: Sep/27/2001
Writer: David Crane, Marta Kauffman
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Guest star: Christina Pickles (Judy Geller [DVD only]), Elliott Gould (Jack Geller), Morgan Fairchild (Nora), Bonnie Somerville (Mona), Cole Sprouse (Ben), 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)

Phoebe suspects that Rachel is pregnant, so she covers for her at Monica and Chandler's wedding reception.



172 :08x02 - The One With The Red Sweater

First aired: Oct/04/2001
Writer: Dana Klein Borkow
Director: David Schwimmer
Guest star: Eddie Cahill (Tag), 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)

Joey, Monica, and Phoebe tries to find out the father of Rachel's baby; Monica can't help but open the wedding presents; Ross and Chandler tries to recreate images from the wedding after losing the disposable cameras.



173 :08x03 - The One Where Rachel Tells...

First aired: Oct/11/2001
Writer: Ellen Plummer, Sherry Bilsing
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)

Monica and Chandler leave for their honeymoon, and find themselves luckless; Phoebe and Joey try to gain entry to the newlyweds' apartment; Rachel tries to tell Ross about her pregnancy.



174 :08x04 - The One With The Videotape

First aired: Oct/18/2001
Writer: Scott Silveri
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Guest star: Lisa Thornhill (Kristen)

Ross and Rachel differ points of views on how they wound up pregnant, until Ross announces he has their encounter of videotape. Monica and Chandler are upset when learning that they have been given a fake number from another couple.



175 :08x05 - The One With Rachel's Date

First aired: Oct/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)

Joey sets Rachel up on a date with a fellow actor, leaving Ross upset with the idea; Monica plans to fire a clumsy chef, while Phoebe protests since she plans to break up with him.



176 :08x06 - The One With The Halloween Party

First aired: Nov/01/2001
Writer: Mark J. Kunerth
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Bonnie Somerville (Mona), James Michael Tyler (Gunther), Sean Penn (Eric), Rachel David (The Ballerina), Emily Osment (Lelani Mayolanofavich), Ivy Malone (The Cowgirl), Daniel Smith (Boy in the Cape)

Phoebe finds herself attracted to her twin sister's fiancé at Monica's Halloween party; Ross and Chandler competes each other to see who's tougher.



177 :08x07 - The One With The Stain

First aired: Nov/08/2001
Writer: R. Lee Fleming, Jr.
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Guest star: James Michael Tyler (Gunther), Sean Penn (Eric), Arden Myrin (Brenda), Dale Raoul (Mrs. Verhoeven)

Monica believes that her new maid is stealing from her. Joey tries to convince Rachel not to move out after learning that she doesn't plan on living with him after the birth of her baby.



178 :08x08 - The One With The Stripper

First aired: Nov/15/2001
Writer: Andrew Reich, Ted Cohen
Director: David Schwimmer
Guest star: Bonnie Somerville (Mona), Jackie Debatin (The Hooker), Fred Stoller (Stu), Martin Yu (The Waiter), Ron Leibman (Leonard Green)

Guilt for denying Chandler a bachelor party, Monica hires a stripper to perform for him, without learning that she's a prostitute. Rachel's father learns about her pregnancy and plans to give Ross a piece of his mind.



179 :08x09 - The One With The Rumor

First aired: Nov/22/2001
Writer: Shana Goldberg-Meehan
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Brad Pitt (Will)

Monica invites an old friend to Thanksgiving dinner, unaware that he dislikes Rachel. Ross is revealed to once be in an anti-Rachel club in high school, and started a widespread rumor. Phoebe and Chandler tries to get away from helping out Monica with the dinner. Joey challenges himself to eat a whole turkey himself.



180 :08x10 - The One With Monica's Boots

First aired: Dec/06/2001
Writer: Sebastian Jones, Brian Buckner
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Guest star: Cole Sprouse (Ben), Marc Rose (Bobby), Marla Sokoloff (Dina), Tammy Townsend (The Teacher), Trudie Styler (Herself)

Chandler is irritated when Monica buys an expensive, but soon to be realized as painful, pair of boots. Phoebe tries to cajole her way into getting Sting concert tickets and meet the celebrity himself.



181 :08x11 - The One With The Creepy Holiday Card

First aired: Dec/13/2001
Writer: Robert Carlock
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Shawn Christian (Dr. Schiff), Bonnie Somerville (Mona), Sam McMurray (Doug), Evie Peck (Nurse), Wesley Thompson (The Locksmith), Ashley L. Clark (Roger)

Ross gets nervous when Mona wants to have a relationship talk and mail a joint holiday card. Rachel's pregnancy hormonal effects kicks in, leaving her "erotically charged".



182 :08x12 - The One Where Joey Dates Rachel

First aired: Jan/10/2002
Writer: Sherry Bilsing, Ellen Plummer
Director: David Schwimmer
Guest star: Cole Sprouse (Ben), Krista Allen (Mabel), Matthew Yang King (The Student), Caryn Ward (The Waitress)

Joey becomes intensely attracted to Rachel after a night on the own.



183 :08x13 - The One Where Chandler Takes A Bath

First aired: Jan/17/2002
Writer: Vanessa McCarthy
Director: Ben Weiss
Guest star: Amanda Carlin (Dr. Long)

Ross and Rachel discuss possible names for the baby, and then argue over whether they should find out the sex of the baby. Monica talks Chandler into taking a bubble bath, and he likes it so much that he starts taking them all the time. Joey tries to have a serious conversation about "the rules" with Chandler and Monica, which makes them think that he wants to do what they did... with Phoebe.



184 :08x14 - The One With The Secret Closet

First aired: Jan/31/2002
Writer: Sebastian Jones, Brian Buckner
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Guest star: Amanda Carlin (Dr. Long), Richard Penn (The Doctor)

Chandler is dying to know what is inside Monica's secret closet. Joey suggests Rachel to move in with Ross because he always misses out.



185 :08x15 - The One With The Birthing Video

First aired: Feb/07/2002
Writer: Dana Klein Borkow
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Guest star: Bonnie Somerville (Mona), James Michael Tyler (Gunther)

Ross has trouble revealing to Mona that he now lives with Rachel. Chandler and Monica are horrified after watching a birthing video.



186 :08x16 - The One Where Joey Tells Rachel

First aired: Feb/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 Winter (The Waiter #2)

Ross is upset learning that Joey has feelings for Rachel. Joey must now confess his feelings to Rachel herself.



187 :08x17 - The One With The Tea Leaves

First aired: Mar/07/2002
Writer: Steven Rosenhaus
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: James LeGros (Jim), Bonnie Somerville (Mona), Steve Ireland (Mr. Zelner), Alec Baldwin (Parker), Mark Lutz (Mona's Date)

Tea leaves predict that Phoebe will meet her dream guy, and she believes that she has found him. Joey tries to keep a low-profile around Rachel after awkwardly confessing his feelings toward her.



188 :08x18 - The One In Massapequa

First aired: Mar/28/2002
Writer: Mark J. Kunerth
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Elliott Gould (Jack Geller), Christina Pickles (Judy Geller), Alec Baldwin (Parker), Kat Sawyer-Young (Catherine), Ellen Gerstein (Aunt Lisa), John C. Moskoff (Uncle Dan), Tim Silva (The Male Guest), Aixa Clemente (The Female Guest)

Monica regrets her request to supplant Ross as the designated toast-giver at their parent's 35th wedding anniversary. Phoebe's latest boyfriend drives everyone at the party crazy with his upbeat optimism.



189 :08x19 - The One With Joey's Interview

First aired: Apr/04/2002
Writer: Doty Abrams
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Sasha Alexander (The Interviewer), James Michael Tyler (Gunther)

Joey is thrilled when his name is used in a Soap Opera Digest crossword. But he's reluctant for them to do a profile of him because his last interview got him into so much trouble he was written out of the show.



190 :08x20 - The One With The Baby Shower

First aired: Apr/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)

Rachel panics that she is unprepared to care for a newborn and reluctantly goes along with her mother's plans to move in and help out - which hardly makes roommate Ross jump for joy.



191 :08x21 - The One With The Cooking Class

First aired: May/02/2002
Writer: Sebastian Jones, Brian Buckner
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Rena Sofer (Katie), Molly Hagan (Sarah), Tucker Smallwood (Mr. Tyler), Tim Maculan (The Food Critic), Scott Richards (The Acting Teacher)

Monica's restaurant is hit with a bad review, and she drags Joey along to a class taught by the critic in the hope of changing his mind. While shopping for baby gear, Rachel is put out when a salesgirl flirts with Ross.



192 :08x22 - The One Where Rachel Is Late

First aired: May/09/2002
Writer: Shana Goldberg-Meehan
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Amanda Carlin (Dr. Long), June Gable (Estelle)

An overdue Rachel will try anything to get the baby moving. Joey is ticked off when Chandler nods off during the screening of his new movie.



193 :08x23 - The One Where Rachel Has A Baby (1)

First aired: May/16/2002
Writer: Scott Silveri
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Guest star: Rachael Harris (Julie), Eddie McClintock (Cliff), Amanda Carlin (Dr. Long), Maggie Wheeler (Janice), Christina Pickles (Judy Geller), Debi Mazar (Evil Bitch), Tim DeKay (Marc), 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), Douglas Looper (Grant [DVD only]), JoNell Kennedy (Nurse #1)

Rache's baby nears delivery with an anxious Ross nearby. While she's in endless labor hell, her waiting friends cause hospital havoc. Chandler and Monica search for privacy in a quest to have their own baby.



194 :08x24 - The One Where Rachel Has A Baby (2)

First aired: May/16/2002
Writer: Marta Kauffman, David Crane
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Guest star: Amanda Carlin (Dr. Long), Maggie Wheeler (Janice), Eddie McClintock (Cliff), Maurice Godin (Sid)

Rache's baby nears delivery with an anxious Ross nearby. While she's in endless labor hell, her waiting friends cause hospital havoc. Chandler and Monica search for privacy in a quest to have their own baby.



195 :09x01 - The One Where No One Proposes

First aired: Sep/26/2002
Writer: Sherry Bilsing, Ellen Plummer
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Guest star: Elizabeth and Genevieve Davidson (Emma Geller Green), Elliott Gould (Jack Geller), Cleo King (Nurse Kitty)

Due to a misunderstanding, Rachel finds herself engaged to Joey instead of Ross. Things get more confused when Phoebe mistakenly assumes that Ross is the one who proposed.



196 :09x02 - The One Where Emma Cries

First aired: Oct/03/2002
Writer: Dana Klein Borkow
Director: Sheldon Epps
Guest star: Elizabeth and Genevieve Davidson (Emma Geller Green), James Michael Tyler (Gunther), Janet Hubert-Whitten (Ms. McKenna)

Rachel's new baby becomes hard to handle, and Chandler accidentally decides to move.



197 :09x03 - The One With The Pediatrician

First aired: Oct/10/2002
Writer: Brian Buckner, Sebastian Jones
Director: Roger Christiansen
Guest star: Elizabeth and Genevieve Davidson (Emma Geller Green), Paul Rudd (Mike), 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), Ashley Holloway (Girl In Doctor's Office)

Rachel's constant calls to her pediatrician force him to drop Emma as a patient. Ross becomes uncomfortable when Rachel seeks his childhood doctor as a replacement - mainly because he is still Ross's doctor.



198 :09x04 - The One With The Sharks

First aired: Oct/17/2002
Writer: Ted Cohen, Andrew Reich
Director: Ben Weiss
Guest star: Paul Rudd (Mike), James Michael Tyler (Gunther), Susan Ward (Hayley), Nikita Ager (Hayley's Roommate)

Worried she may lose her latest boyfriend, Phoebe's self-doubt is worsened by Ross's foolish comments. Monica mistakenly fears Chandler has an unnatural fetish for sharks.



199 :09x05 - The One With Phoebe's Birthday Dinner

First aired: Oct/31/2002
Writer: Scott Silveri
Director: David Schwimmer
Guest star: Elizabeth and Genevieve Davidson (Emma Geller Green), Christina Pickles (Judy Geller), Dan Bucatinsky (Waiter), Kevin Farrell (Maitre d'), Monique Edwards (Claudia), Brian Chenoweth (Ken)

While Phoebe and Joey await their friends at a fancy restaurant, Rachel frets about leaving Emma with a sitter. Monica and Chandler are also running late due to a heated spat.



200 :09x06 - The One With The Male Nanny

First aired: Nov/07/2002
Writer: Marta Kauffman, David Crane
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Guest star: Elizabeth and Genevieve Davidson (Emma Geller Green), Paul Rudd (Mike), Hank Azaria (David), Freddie Prinze, Jr. (Sandy), Susan Slome (The Prospective Nanny)

Rachel's choice of an oversensitive male nanny sparks Ross's mockery. Phoebe must choose between two ardent suitors: new boyfriend Mike or visiting former boyfriend David.



201 :09x07 - The One With Ross's Inappropriate Song

First aired: Nov/14/2002
Writer: Robert Carlock
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Paul Rudd (Mike), Elizabeth and Genevieve Davidson (Emma Geller Green), Gregory Itzin (Mr. Hannigan), Cristine Rose (Bitsy Hannigan), Robin Krieger (The Realtor)

Mike wants Phoebe to meet his parents, so takes her to dinner at their home. Phoebe is surprised to learn that his parents are quite rich and upper-class; she tries to make a good impression, but Mike's parents simply don't like her as much as Mike announces that he does. Ross discovers that Baby Got Back is the only song that will stop Emma's crying; Rachel doesn't want to believe that, but eventually, after trying everything else, she comes to the same conclusion.



202 :09x08 - The One With Rachel's Other Sister

First aired: Nov/21/2002
Writer: Shana Goldberg-Meehan
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Guest star: Elizabeth and Genevieve Davidson (Emma Geller Green), Christina Applegate (Amy)

On the night before Thanksgiving, Rachel's self-centered younger sister Amy ruins everyone's holiday dinner with her uncensored observations.



203 :09x09 - The One With Rachel's Phone Number

First aired: Dec/05/2002
Writer: Mark J. Kunerth
Director: Ben Weiss
Guest star: Paul Rudd (Mike), Alan F. Smith (Kevin), Irene White (The Assistant), Chris Payne Gilbert (Bill), Kevin Brief (The Bartender)

While out with Phoebe, Rachel impulsively gives a handsome guy her phone number - then worries he'll call when Ross is in. Mike and Ross desperately try finding something to talk about while baby-sitting Emma.



204 :09x10 - The One With Christmas In Tulsa

First aired: Dec/12/2002
Writer: Doty Abrams
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Guest star: Selma Blair (Wendy), Brian Chenoweth (Ken), Monique Edwards (Claudia)

Chandler must stay in Tulsa over Christmas due to work deadlines. Monica suspects the worst when she learns that his beautiful co-worker Wendy will join him.



205 :09x11 - The One Where Rachel Goes Back To Work

First aired: Jan/09/2003
Writer: Peter Tibbals
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Steve Ireland (Mr. Zelner), Dermot Mulroney (Gavin), Evan Handler (The Director), Phill Lewis (Steve), Alexandra Margulies (Female Extra #1), Heather Sims (Female Extra #2), Paul Logan (The Soap Actor)

Rachel meets her handsome rival Gavin, who has covered her job while she's been on maternity leave. Their immediate war of wills prompts her to make a rash decision that she could regret.



206 :09x12 - The One With Phoebe's Rats

First aired: Jan/16/2003
Writer: Sebastian Jones, Brian Buckner
Director: Ben Weiss
Guest star: Melissa George (Molly), Paul Rudd (Mike), Dermot Mulroney (Gavin), Carly Thomas (Tabitha), Cheryl Kennard (Heather)

Rachel is peeved to learn that Gavin is invited to her birthday party. Ross struggles to keep lascivious Joey away from Emma's beautiful new nanny. Phoebe coaxes Mike into helping care for a litter of baby rats.



207 :09x13 - The One Where Monica Sings

First aired: Jan/30/2003
Writer: Steven Rosenhaus
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Jennifer Aspen (Michelle), Melissa George (Molly), Paul Rudd (Mike), Lisa Calderon (Michelle's Friend), DeAnna Steele (The Woman), Lori Alan (Sonya), Dermot Mulroney (Gavin), Kristen Ariza (The Receptionist), Megan Linder (Woman #2)

As Rachel sorts out her feelings for Gavin, Ross recruits Chandler to help him meet attractive women to make her jealous. Monica's see-through dress is a big hit when Phoebe brings her to karaoke night!



208 :09x14 - The One With The Blind Dates

First aired: Feb/06/2003
Writer: Ellen Plummer, Sherry Bilsing
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Jon Lovitz (Steve), Sam Pancake (The Waiter), John Eric Bentley (Waiter #2)

Joey and Phoebe conspire to arrange awful dates for both Rachel and Ross, hoping that appreciation of their former relationship will cause them to reunite.



209 :09x15 - The One With The Mugging

First aired: Feb/13/2003
Writer: Peter Tibbals
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Jeff Goldblum (Leonard), Phill Lewis (Steve), Teck Holmes (Jordan), Kyle Gass (Lowell), Suzanne Ford (The Female Producer), Michelle Anne Johnson (The Casting Director)

To impress a pompous fellow actor during an audition, Joey develops an unusual acting method. Ross is horrified to discover who mugged him when he was a child.



210 :09x16 - The One With The Boob Job

First aired: Feb/20/2003
Writer: Mark J. Kunerth
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Paul Rudd (Mike), Timothy Starks (The Handyman)

Phoebe asks Mike to move in with her, but coming so close to married life may spell trouble. The financially strapped Monica and Chandler seperately and unknowingly ask Joey for loans.



211 :09x17 - The One With The Memorial Service

First aired: Mar/13/2003
Writer: Sebastian Jones, Brian Buckner
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Jonathan Slavin (Manny), Ivana Milicevic (Kori), Paul Rudd (Mike), Ernie Grunwald (Tom), Alexandra and Athina Conley (Emma Geller Green)

When Chandler jokingly posts an outrageous biography of Ross on his college alumni website, Ross retaliates in similar fashion - triggering an Internet war between the two friends.



212 :09x18 - The One With The Lottery

First aired: Apr/03/2003
Writer: Sherry Bilsing, Ellen Plummer
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: James Michael Tyler (Gunther), Phill Lewis (Steve), Alexandra and Athina Conley (Emma Geller Green)

Hoping to win a huge jackpot, the friends pool their cash and buy dozens of lottery tickets. But bickering over how to spend potential winnings and other disagreements cause a lotto tension.



213 :09x19 - The One With Rachel's Dream

First aired: Apr/17/2003
Writer: 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)

Nervous about an upcoming romantic scene, Joey rehearses with Rachel. After watching the show's taping, Rachel has a surprising dream about Joey.



214 :09x20 - The One With The Soap Opera Party

First aired: Apr/24/2003
Writer: Ted Cohen, Andrew Reich
Director: Sheldon Epps
Guest star: Aisha Tyler (Charlie), James Michael Tyler (Gunther), Kyle Lowder (Himself), Matthew Ashford (Himself), Ken Lerner (Professor Spafford), Alex Borstein (Bitter Woman on Stage), Ethan Erickson (Dirk)

Ross is excited when his paleontology colleague Charlie is also a stunning beauty. But the excitement fades when she discusses her impressing list of ex-boyfriends at Joey's rooftop party for his Days of Our Lives castmates.



215 :09x21 - The One With The Fertility Test

First aired: May/01/2003
Writer: Robert Carlock
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Aisha Tyler (Charlie), Maggie Wheeler (Janice), Myra Turley (Nurse), Debra Azar (Spa Receptionist)

Ross is hurt when brilliant Charlie starts dating shallow Joey. Chandler and Monica have a chance encounter at a fertility clinic.



216 :09x22 - The One With The Donor

First aired: May/08/2003
Writer: Ted Cohen, Andrew Reich
Director: Ben Weiss
Guest star: Hank Azaria (David), Aisha Tyler (Charlie), John Stamos (Zack), Andy Umberger (Dr. Connelly), Dan Desmond (Professor Sherman), Cynthia Newman (Jeanette), Kim Harris (The Cologne Spritzer), Tracy Silver (Dressing Room Woman)

Sad to learn that they cannot conceive naturally, Monica and Chandler mull their options. Chandler brings home a handsome, unknowing co-worker for dinner to "interview" him as a potential sperm donor.



217 :09x23 - The One In Barbados (1)

First aired: May/15/2003
Writer: Scott Silveri, Shana Goldberg-Meehan
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Guest star: Cali and Noelle Sheldon (Emma Geller Green), Hank Azaria (David), Paul Rudd (Mike), Aisha Tyler (Charlie), Audrey Wasilewski (Sarah), Jane Edith Wilson (Jackie [DVD only]), Carol Mansell (Jackie's Friend [DVD only]), Hannah Groves (Christina)

Ross procures free passes for his friends to a paleontologists' convention in Barbados, then scrambles to reconstruct - with Charlie's help - his keynote address after its accidental erasure from his computer. Feelings - and couplings - ping-pong after Phoebe's ex-boyfriend Mike arrives to win her back.



218 :09x24 - The One In Barbados (2)

First aired: May/15/2003
Writer: Marta Kauffman, David Crane
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Guest star: Cali and Noelle Sheldon (Emma Geller Green), Paul Rudd (Mike), Aisha Tyler (Charlie), John Balma (Professor Oberblau), Robert Beuth (Professor Klarik), Joe Everett Michaels (Waiter), Alison Shanks (Mrs. Oberblau), Hannah Groves (Christina)

Ross procures free passes for his friends to a paleontologists' convention in Barbados, then scrambles to reconstruct - with Charlie's help - his keynote address after its accidental erasure from his computer. Feelings - and couplings - ping-pong after Phoebe's ex-boyfriend Mike arrives to win her back.



The One With All The Other Ones (1)

First aired: May/06/2004
Director: Kevin S. Bright

Part one of a clip show focusing on the characters and special moments of Friends ten-year run.



The One With All The Other Ones (2)

First aired: May/06/2004
Director: Kevin S. Bright

Part two of a clip show focusing on the characters and special moments of Friends ten-year run.



219 :10x01 - The One After Joey And Rachel Kiss

First aired: Sep/25/2003
Writer: Ted Cohen, Andrew Reich
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Guest star: Cali and Noelle Sheldon (Emma Geller Green), Paul Rudd (Mike), Aisha Tyler (Charlie), Anne Dudek (Precious)

Ross and Charlie decide that they can't go forward with a relationship before Ross talks to Joey, while Joey and Rachel decide that they can't go forward with a relationship before talking to Ross.



220 :10x02 - The One Where Ross Is Fine

First aired: Oct/02/2003
Writer: Sherry Bilsing, Ellen Plummer
Director: Ben Weiss
Guest star: Giovanni Ribisi (Frank Jr.), Aisha Tyler (Charlie), Daryl Sabara (Owen), Jim Meskimen (Bill), Kellie Waymire (Colleen), Allisyn Ashley Arm (Leslie), Sierra Marcoux (Chandler), Dante Pastula (Frank Jr. Jr.)

Ross tries to convince everyone that he's okay with Joey and Rachel being together, while Phoebe gets an unusual offer from her half-brother.



221 :10x03 - The One With Ross's Tan

First aired: Oct/09/2003
Writer: Brian Buckner
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Jennifer Coolidge (Amanda), Luis Antonio Ramos (The Tanning Salon Guy), Iris Bahr (Glenda)

Joey and Rachel find their new relationship awkward, while Ross gets an unusal spray tan.



222 :10x04 - The One With The Cake

First aired: Oct/23/2003
Writer: Robert Carlock
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Cali and Noelle Sheldon (Emma Geller Green), Elliott Gould (Jack Geller), June Gable (Estelle), Christina Pickles (Judy Geller)

During Emma's first birhtday, everything goes wrong, including a cake shaped like an erotic object



223 :10x05 - The One Where Rachel's Sister Babysits

First aired: Oct/30/2003
Writer: Dana Klein Borkow
Director: Roger Christiansen
Guest star: Cali and Noelle Sheldon (Emma Geller Green), Paul Rudd (Mike), Aisha Tyler (Charlie), Christina Applegate (Amy)

Rachel's sister Amy babysits Emma, and does something to her that enrages her parents.



224 :10x06 - The One With Ross's Grant

First aired: Nov/06/2003
Writer: Sebastian Jones
Director: Ben Weiss
Guest star: Cali and Noelle Sheldon (Emma Geller Green), Aisha Tyler (Charlie), Greg Kinnear (Dr. Hobart), Ming Lo (Dr. Li), Cathy Lind Hayes (Dr. Biely)

Ross tries to get a big grant from Charlie's ex-boyfriend, who is willing to trade the grant for Charlie.



225 :10x07 - The One With The Home Study

First aired: Nov/13/2003
Writer: Mark J. Kunerth
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Guest star: Cali and Noelle Sheldon (Emma Geller Green), Paul Rudd (Mike), Maria Pitillo (Laura), Matt Winston (The Charity Clerk)

The adoption worker in charge of judging Monica and Chandler has had a previous encounter with Joey. Phoebe and Mike contemplate giving their wedding money to charity.



226 :10x08 - The One With The Late Thanksgiving

First aired: Nov/20/2003
Writer: Shana Goldberg-Meehan
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Cali and Noelle Sheldon (Emma Geller Green)

Everyone begs Monica and Chandler to host Thanksgiving once again, but then Ross, Joey, Phoebe and Rachel all make plans. Things don't go well when they're an hour late to dinner.



227 :10x09 - The One With The Birth Mother

First aired: Jan/08/2004
Writer: Scott Silveri
Director: David Schwimmer
Guest star: Annie Parisse (Sarah), Cali and Noelle Sheldon (Emma Geller Green), Anna Faris (Erica), Jim O'Heir (Adoption Agency Worker), Jorge Luis Abreu (The Waiter), Carla Toutz (Joan)

Monica and Chandler meet the mother of the child they intend to adopt, but she is confused about their identity.



228 :10x10 - The One Where Chandler Gets Caught

First aired: Jan/15/2004
Writer: Doty Abrams
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Cali and Noelle Sheldon (Emma Geller Green)

Phoebe and Rachel think Chandler is having an affair, but discover another secret they hadn't expected.



229 :10x11 - The One Where The Stripper Cries

First aired: Feb/05/2004
Writer: Marta Kauffman, David Crane
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Guest star: Danny DeVito (Roy), Ellen Pompeo (Missy), Donny Osmond (Himself), Gregory Jbara (Gene), Leslie Charleson (Herself), Kimberley Davies (Adrienne Turner), Ryan Carlberg (Pizza Delivery Boy), Cyndi Martino (Henrietta), Matthew Mullany (Stage Manager)

Monica and Rachel hire a stripper (Danny Devito) for Phoebes Bachelorette party. Things go badly when the stripper's not what they expected



230 :10x12 - The One With Phoebe's Wedding

First aired: Feb/12/2004
Writer: Robert Carlock, Dana Klein Borkow
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Guest star: James Michael Tyler (Gunther), Paul Rudd (Mike), Cristine Rose (Bitsy Hannigan), Gregory Itzin (Mr. Hannigan)

Phoebe and Mike get married, and Chandler and Ross compete for a spot in the wedding.



231 :10x13 - The One Where Joey Speaks French

First aired: Feb/19/2004
Writer: Sherry Bilsing, Ellen Plummer
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Cali and Noelle Sheldon (Emma Geller Green), Tim Edward Rhoze (The Director), Alex Craig Mann (The Casting Assistant), Hira Ambrosino (The Nurse), Ron Leibman (Dr. Green), Anna Faris (Erica)

Phoebe tries to teach Joey how to speak French, but he has a hard time learning. Meanwhile, Rachel's father has a heart attack.



232 :10x14 - The One With Princess Consuela

First aired: Feb/26/2004
Writer: Tracy Reilly
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Paul Rudd (Mike), Steven Eckholdt (Mark), James Michael Tyler (Gunther), Steve Ireland (Mr. Zelner), Dakota Fanning (Mackenzie), 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)

Ross gets tenure, Ross and Monica visit their new house, and Phoebe changes her name to Princess Consuela Bananahammock.



233 :10x15 - The One Where Estelle Dies

First aired: Apr/22/2004
Writer: David Crane, Marta Kauffman
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Steve Ireland (Mr. Zelner), Maggie Wheeler (Janice), Cali and Noelle Sheldon (Emma Geller Green), Jane Lynch (Ellen), E. J. Callahan (Al Zebooker)

Phoebe tries to hide that Joey's long-time agent, Estelle, died; Ross tries to get Rachel rehired from Ralph Lauren; Monica and Chandler tries to get Janice to withdraw her offer when they discover that she is bidding on the house next door to their's.



234 :10x16 - The One With Rachel's Going Away Party

First aired: Apr/29/2004
Writer: Andrew Reich, Ted Cohen
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Anna Faris (Erica)

The gang throw Rachel a going away party. While there, Rachel says good-bye to each one of her friends, except for Ross, who feels like Rachel doesn't care about him.



235 :10x17 - The Last One (1)

First aired: May/06/2004
Writer: Marta Kauffman, David Crane
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Guest star: Paul Rudd (Mike), James Michael Tyler (Gunther), Anna Faris (Erica), John Rubinstein (The Doctor), Carole Gutierrez (Nurse)

Ross has a hard time dealing with Rachel's decision to move to Paris, and the birth mother of Monica and Chandler's child goes in to labor.



236 :10x18 - The Last One (2)

First aired: May/06/2004
Writer: David Crane, Marta Kauffman
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)

Ross decides to go after Rachel, and Chandler and Monica get a surprise.