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This is a list of episodes of the Emmy Award-winning United States sitcom Friends. The series ran from September 22, 1994 to May 6, 2004 airing 237 episodes.

Overview

Season Episodes Originally aired DVD release date
1 24 19941995 April 30, 2002
2 24 19951996 September 3, 2002
3 25 19961997 April 1, 2003
4 24 19971998 July 15, 2003
5 24 19981999 November 4, 2003
6 24 19992000 January 27, 2004
7 24 20002001 April 6, 2004
8 24 20012002 November 9, 2004
9 24 20022003 March 8, 2005
10 18 20032004 November 15, 2005


Season 1: 1994-1995

# Total Title Director Writer Original airdate
11"The Pilot (The One Where It All Began)"James BurrowsDavid Crane & Marta KauffmanSeptember 22, 1994
Monica and the gang introduce Rachel to the "real world" after she leaves her fiance at the altar.
22"The One with the Sonogram at the End"James BurrowsDavid Crane & Marta KauffmanSeptember 29, 1994
Ross finds out his estranged lesbian wife and her girlfriend are going to have his baby.
33"The One with the Thumb"James BurrowsJeff Astrof & Mike SikowitzOctober 6, 1994
Phoebe discovers a human thumb floating in her can of soda and gets compensation of seven thousand dollars.
44"The One with George Stephanopoulos"James BurrowsAlexa JungeOctober 13, 1994
The girls spy on the sexy politician across the street.
55"The One with the East German Laundry Detergent"Pamela FrymanJeff Greenstein and Jeff StraussOctober 20, 1994
Ross and Rachel wash their dirty laundry in public.
66"The One with the Butt"Arlene SanfordAdam Chase & Ira UngerleiderOctober 27, 1994
Joey finally gets a film role as a stand-in for Al Pacino's butt.
77"The One with the Blackout"James BurrowsJeff Astrof & Mike SikowitzNovember 3, 1994
During a power outage, Rachel falls for the owner of a lost kitten, a dark, attractive Italian guy. Meanwhile, Chandler is trapped in an automated-teller vestibule with a gorgeous model.
88"The One Where Nana Dies Twice"James BurrowsMarta Kauffman & David CraneNovember 10, 1994
Ross and Monica go to the bedside of their dead grandmother, who momentarily returns to life. Chandler questions his sexual persona when a colleague wants to arrange a date for him with a man.
99"The One Where Underdog Gets Away"James BurrowsJeff Greenstein & Jeff StraussNovember 17, 1994
Monica plans a lovely, quiet Thanksgiving feast in her apartment but her plans go awry.
1010"The One with the Monkey"Peter BonerzAdam Chase & Ira UnderleiderDecember 15, 1994
Ross arrives at the New Year's Eve party with his new companion, a monkey named Marcel, who seems to take no interest in Ross at all.
1111"The One with Mrs. Bing"James BurrowsAlexa JungeJanuary 5, 1995
Chandler's flamboyant romance-novelist mother (Morgan Fairchild) comes to New York for a visit, and Ross makes the mistake of kissing her whilst being drunk. Monica and Phoebe cause a traffic accident.
1212"The One with the Dozen Lasagnas"Paul LazarusJeff Astrof & Mike Sikowitz and Adam Chase & Ira UngerleiderJanuary 12, 1995
Everyone knows the sex of Ross's baby except for Ross, who doesn't want to find out until it's born. Rachel's relationship with Paulo hits a snag when he makes a pass at Phoebe. Monica makes a dozen lasagnas for her aunt, only to discover that her aunt doesn't eat meat.
1313"The One with the Boobies"Alan MyersonAlexa JungeJanuary 19, 1995
After Chandler accidentally sees Rachel wandering around topless after her shower, a chain reaction of nudity ensues when she tries to even the score by seeing his penis. Joey finds himself playing parent when he has to decide whether to hide his father's affair from his mom. And no one can stand Phoebe's new boyfriend, an irritating psychologist named Roger.
1414"The One with the Candy Hearts"James BurrowsBill LawrenceFebruary 9, 1995
Ross's first date in nine years is on Valentine's Day with a beautiful neighbour. Susan and Carol, also out on a romantic date; end up at the same restaurant. Joey sets Chandler up on a blind date - with Janice. And Phoebe, Rachel and Monica decide to spend the holiday burning mementos of their past boyfriends.
1515"The One with the Stoned Guy"Alan MyersonJeff Greenstein & Jeff StraussFebruary 16, 1995
Monica cooks a gourmet meal for a restaurateur looking for a new chef. Unfortunately, he's stoned and would just as well eat taco shells as her haute cuisine. After working as a data processing permanent temp for five years, Chandler gets promoted to data processing supervisor, then quits. And Ross has a date with a beautiful colleague named Celia and gives new meaning to the term "spanking the monkey," when he brings her back to his place to meet Marcel. Celia is willing to have sex with him, but only if he'll talk dirty to her.
1616"The One with Two Parts, Part One"Michael LembeckMarta Kauffman & David CraneFebruary 23, 1995
Joey falls for Phoebe's twin sister, Ursula, making Phoebe feel neglected. Meanwhile, Chandler finds himself between a rock and a hard place, when he is told to fire an employee he is attracted to. And Ross has doubts about parenthood when he attends Lamaze classes with Carol and Susan.
1717"The One with Two Parts, Part Two"Michael LembeckDavid Crane & Marta KauffmanFebruary 23, 1995
After weeks of procrastinating, Rachel finally takes down the Christmas light on their balcony, only to fall off the balcony and sprain her ankle. At the hospital, Rachel - who has no insurance - cajoles Monica into trading identities so she can use Monica's coverage. Ross doubts that he will ever feel like a father.
1818"The One with all the Poker"James BurrowsJeff Astrof & Mike SikowitzMarch 2, 1995
Tired of being referred to by customers as "Excuse me," Rachel interviews for a job as an assistant buyer at Saks Fifth Avenue. She also sees another side of the usually docile Ross when the girls face the boys during a not-so-friendly game of poker.
1919"The One Where the Monkey Gets Away"Peter BonerzJeff Astrof & Mike SikowitzMarch 9, 1995
The gang searches frantically for Marcel, who slipped out of the apartment while Rachel was baby-sitting him. After Marcel is found and safe, Ross finally gets up the courage to try to woo Rachel. But just when it looks like the two might actually spend a romantic evening alone together, Barry, Rachel's ex-fiance, barges into the apartment declaring his love for her.
2020"The One with the Evil Orthodontist"Peter BonerzDoty AbramsApril 6, 1995
Rachel and Barry start dating again, which is kind of awkward because he's now engaged to Mindy, who wants Rachel to be her maid of honor. But when Rachel finds out that Mindy and Barry had an affair while she was engaged to Barry, the two women decide to call Barry out on it. Meanwhile, Chandler goes nuts when a woman he likes won't return his phone calls and the gang become annoyed at discovering that a person in Ugly Naked Guy's building is spying on them with a telescope.
2121"The One with the Fake Monica"Gail MancusoAdam Chase & Ira UngerleiderApril 27, 1995
When Monica's credit card is stolen, she, along with Phoebe and Rachel, decide to catch the thief. Joey enlists his friends to help him come up with a less ethnic-sounding stage name. And when Ross finds out that Marcel has reached sexual maturity and needs to be with other monkeys, he tries to get him accepted into the "Harvard of zoos", with an emotional goodbye.
2222"The One with the Ick Factor"Robby BensonAlexa JungeMay 4, 1995
After losing his virginity to her, Monica's boyfriend Ethan reveals that he's a high school senior, not a college senior. Rachel has erotic dreams about Joey and Chandler, making Ross both disgusted and envious. And when Phoebe temps as Chandler's secretary, she finds out that no one at work likes him anymore.
2323"The One with the Birth"James BurrowsStory: David Crane & Marta Kauffman
Teleplay: Jeff Greenstein & Jeff Strauss
May 11, 1995
Carol goes into labor, prompting Monica to begin thinking about having a baby of her own. When Ross and Susan can't stop bickering over who gets to help Carol more, Phoebe drags both of them into a closet to settle their differences - but all three end up getting locked in just as Carol is about to give birth to the baby. Rachel flirts with an OB/GYN who has a love-hate relationship with women's private parts due to seeing them everyday at work. The sight of lots of new-born babies makes Monica worry that she may never have one.
2424"The One where Rachel finds Out"Kevin S. Bright.Chris BrownMay 18, 1995
Joey's new girlfriend wants to go to bed with him, but Joey's participation in a fertility study is preventing this. During Rachel's birthday party, Chandler accidentally lets it slip that Ross is in love with her, and a big decision presents itself in front of her.

Season 2: 1995-1996

# Total Title Director Writer Original airdate
125"The One with Ross's New Girlfriend"Michael LembeckJeff Astrof & Mike SikowitzSeptember 21, 1995
Rachel decides to tell Ross that she loves him and waits for him at the airport, not knowing he is returning with a new girlfriend, Julie. Chandler feels guilty because he told Rachel that Ross loves her and had advised Ross to get over his feelings for Rachel. Joey and Chandler get their hair cut by Phoebe. Monica wants her to cut her hair but Phoebe gives her an awful haircut. Chandler needs a suit, so Joey takes him to his tailor, who touches Chandler inappropriately. Chandler tells Joey of this, but Joey insists that that is how pants are measured. Ross annoys everyone by talking about Julie, and Rachel becomes so desperate that she spends the night with an old friend.
226"The One with the Breast Milk"Michael LembeckAdam Chase & Ira UnderleiderSeptember 28, 1995
The guys are uncomfortable with Carol breast feeding Ben, and Rachel is uncomfortable with Monica's growing friendship with Julie. Meanwhile, Joey competes with a fellow cologne spritzer for the affection of a beautiful colleague (Emily Procter).
327"The One Where Heckles Dies"Kevin S. BrightMichael Curtis & Gregory S. MalinsOctober 5, 1995
Chandler breaks up with his girlfriend claiming that it is because her nose is too big, but truthfully he is trying to escape a potentially serious relationship. After Mr. Heckles dies and leaves all his belongings to Monica and Rachel, Chandler discovers eerie similarities between the late eccentric man and his own life. Not wanting to end up alone like Mr. Heckles, he calls Janice in hopes to rekindle their relationship, only to learns that she is married and has children. Ross and Phoebe have a dispute over the progression of evolution.
428"The One with Phoebe's Husband"Gail MancusoAlexa JungeOctober 12, 1995
The gang is amazed to learn that Phoebe married a gay Canadian ice dancer to help him get his green card. Phoebe thinks that she still loves him. The guy returns and wants to divorce, because he is not really gay and wants to marry again. Interesting facts are revealed about the others, too: Joey starred in a porn film and Chandler has a third nipple. Ross seeks relationship advice from Rachel after revealing that he and Julie have yet to consummate their relationship. Rachel, because she still loves Ross, gives him bad advices hoping that they will break up as a result.
529"The One with Five Steaks and an Eggplant"Ellen GittelsohnChris BrownOctober 19, 1995
When a sexy woman calls the wrong number, Chandler seeks to make the most of the situation. Income issues divide the friends: the well-off Ross, Chandler and Monica versus the not-so-well-off Phoebe, Rachel and Joey.
630"The One with the Baby on the Bus"Gail MancusoBetsy BornsNovember 2, 1995
When Ross has an allergic reaction to Monica's kiwi-lime pie, Chandler and Joey are asked to baby-sit Ross's son, Ben. They use Ben to help them try to pick up girls. They leave him accidentally on the bus, they later find him, but they are not sure the baby is really Ben as there are two similar babies in the room. Phoebe loses her Central Perk singing gig to a professional singer, and she becomes a street singer in front of the café.
731"The One Where Ross Finds Out"Peter BonerzMichael BorkowNovember 9, 1995
A drunken Rachel is persuaded to call Ross and reveals her feelings for him on his answering machine. When he finds out, he must make the choice between her and Julie. Meanwhile, Monica finds work as Chandler's personal trainer and Phoebe has a hard time trying to get her boyfriend to have sex with her. Ross and Rachel argue, Ross says that he is with Julie and it's too late for a relationship between them.
832"The One with the List"Mary Kay PlaceDavid Crane & Marta KauffmanNovember 16, 1995
Ross must choose between Rachel and Julie and enlists Joey and Chandler's help in making a list of the pros and cons of each. He chooses Rachel, but she finds the list and gets angry with Ross. Meanwhile, Monica gets a job making food with a synthetic chocolate substitute called Mockolate.
933"The One with Phoebe's Dad"Kevin S. BrightJeff Astrof & Mike SikowitzDecember 14, 1995
It's Christmas time and Monica tries tipping with cookies, rather than cash, with mixed results. Phoebe learns that the guy in the pictures her grandmother keeps around is not her father and tries to track down her real father, but in the end she feels that she is not ready for meeting him. Chandler and Joey wait too late to shop for presents, and are forced to buy gifts from a gas station. Ross asks Rachel to make a list about him, but he feels bad about it.
1034"The One with Russ"Thomas SchlammeIra UngerleiderJanuary 4, 1996
Monica gets back together with Bobby, who has problems with alcohol. Monica successfully tries to help him give up drinking, but once he does, he is not happy and funny anymore. Joey gets chosen to play the role of Dr. Drake Ramoray, a neurosurgeon, on Days of Our Lives. Rachel begins dating a guy named Russ, who bears an uncanny resemblance to Ross (although both roles were played by David Schwimmer, Russ was credited as Snaro).
1135"The One with the Lesbian Wedding"Thomas SchlammeDoty AbramsJanuary 18, 1996
Carol and Susan get married, providing Monica with a job: catering the wedding. Phoebe is possessed by the spirit of an eighty-two year old massage client who dies in the middle of a session. Rachel's mother comes to visit and announces that she has decided to divorce her husband, Rachel's father.
1236"The One After the Superbowl, Part One"Michael LembeckJeff Astrof & Mike Sikowitz and Michael BorkowJanuary 28, 1996
Ross goes to visit Marcel while on a trip to California, and finds that the monkey is working in commercials. Joey gets his first fan letter and ends up dating the woman who sent it, who turns out to be a stalker that thinks that the happenings on Days of Our Lives are real. Phoebe is asked to sing for the children at the library, but their parents are horrified by her morbid lyrics. However, the kids like the songs and come to the café to listen to her.
1337"The One After the Superbowl, Part Two"Michael LembeckJeff Astrof & Mike Sikowitz and Michael BorkowJanuary 28, 1996
Rachel and Monica compete for the affections of Jean-Claude Van Damme after meeting him on a movie set. Chandler meets a former schoolmate, a makeup artist, who seems to be attracted to him. But it turns out that Chandler once tricked her and she just wants to get revenge. An excited Joey gets a role as an extra in the movie, and Ross and Marcel go on a whirlwind tour of the city.
1438"The One with the Prom Video"James BurrowsAlexa JungeFebruary 1, 1996
After getting his big break with Days of Our Lives, Joey pays Chandler back with $812 and an extremely tacky gold, engraved bracelet. Also, an unemployed Monica is hard up for money. A home video from Monica and Rachel's prom night reveals that Monica was previously overweight, and that Rachel had a large nose. Rachel seems to be stood up by her prom date, so Ross plans to take her to prom instead, but Rachel's date shows up before she learns of Ross' plans. This video brings Rachel to forgive Ross for the list.
1539"The One Where Ross and Rachel...You Know"Michael LembeckMichael Curtis & Gregory S. MalinsFebruary 8, 1996
Joey buys a big screen TV and two leather recliners with his newfound money. He and Chandler sit and watch TV all day. Monica has a catering job for her former pediatrician and a friend of her parents, the attractive Dr. Richard Burke (Tom Selleck). Later they go on a date. Ross and Rachel attempt to have their first real date, but it's difficult for Rachel to overcome their long friendship. Ross has to go to the museum, so Rachel goes with him and they spend the night there.

The episode introduces Tom Selleck in the recurring guest role of Dr. Richard Burke, which led to an Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series.

1640"The One Where Joey moves out"Michael LembeckBetsy BornsFebruary 15, 1996
Joey thinks he needs to move out of Chandler's apartment and wants to get a new one to 'give him time to think'. Monica struggles to tell her parents about her relationship with Richard.
1741"The One Where Eddie Moves In"Michael LembeckAdam ChaseFebruary 22, 1996
Phoebe is discovered by a record producer who wants to make her song "Smelly Cat" a video, but who secretly dubs in the voice of a more talented (but less attractive) woman. Ross's new relationship with Rachel makes Monica feel like she's living with her brother again... and she hates it. And Joey considers moving back in with Chandler, but Chandler already has a new roommate.
1842"The One Where Dr. Ramoray Dies"Michael LembeckStory: Alexa Junge, Teleplay: Michael BorkowMarch 21, 1996
Joey finds out the hard way that it's not wise to boast falsely: His soap opera character is scripted to fall down an elevator shaft after he brags of writing his own lines in an interview. Phoebe helps Chandler bond with his new roommate...to Chandler's horror. And sexual history dominates the discussion between two couples—Monica and Richard, and Ross and Rachel.
1943"The One Where Eddie Won't Go"Michael LembeckMichael Curtis & Gregory S. MalinsMarch 28, 1996
Creeped out by his bizarre new roommate, Eddie, Chandler demands that he move out. Eddie agrees, but doesn't move out — nor does he even remember the conversation. Joey has trouble coming to grips with the death of Dr. Ramoray and the accompanying change in his lifestyle. And a new book on empowerment for women inspires the female friends to have a "goddess meeting." Joey moves back to Chandler, they kick out Eddie and they make up with each other.
2044"The One Where Old Yeller Dies"Michael LembeckStory: Michael Curtis & Gregory S. Malins
Teleplay: Adam Chase
April 4, 1996
Phoebe's world view is shattered when she learns how Old Yeller really ends. She watches all the films her mother didn't let her watch and becomes depressed. Monica becomes jealous when Richard begins hanging out with other people: namely, Joey and Chandler. However, this is short lived as Joey and Chandler confess to thinking of Richard as a fatherly figure, when Richard was under the impression that they were just buddies. Rachel becomes stressed out when she learns that Ross has planned their whole life together.
2145"The One with the Bullies"Michael LembeckSebastian Jones & Brian BucknerApril 25, 1996
Chandler and Ross run into two bullies at the coffee shop, one of whom steals Chandler's hat. Monica, down to her last few dollars of savings, plays the stock market based solely on the ticker symbols. Phoebe makes multiple attempts to visit her birth father, but instead she meets her half-brother, Frank Buffay Jr., and learns that her father wasn't at home for four years.
2246"The One with the Two Parties"Michael LembeckAlexa JungeMay 2, 1996
The gang plans a surprise party for Rachel, but the real surprise is when both of her estranged parents show up for the same party. "Think!" urges Chandler. "What would Jack and Chrissy do?" Why, split it into two parties, of course — one for each parent. But complications inevitably ensue.
2347"The One with the Chicken Pox"Michael LembeckBrown MandellMay 9, 1996
Phoebe catches chicken pox just as her old flame Ryan (Charlie Sheen) arrives in town on leave from the Navy. Even though he hasn't yet had chicken pox, he can't stand to be apart and they both spend the rest of the time sick and trying to not scratch at the sores. Joey gets a job at Chandler's office but decides to play it as a role. The character he creates, Joseph, has a wife and kids and ultimately blames Chandler for his own screwups. Monica is upset that Richard doesn't have a "thing": an unexplainable quirk. He eventually comes up with one to ease her mind.
2448"The One with Barry and Mindy's Wedding"Michael LembeckStory: Ira Underleider, Teleplay: Brown MandellMay 16, 1996
Rachel agrees to be maid of honor at her ex-fiancé's wedding, but a fashion faux pas focuses attention away from the bride. To get a role in Warren Beatty's new movie, Joey needs to practice kissing guys. Monica ponders her future with Richard and Chandler falls for a mystery woman on the Internet who turns out to be his ex-girlfriend, Janice. Richard doesn't want to have children, but Monica does, so she breaks up with him. (The sub-plot where Joey has to kiss a man was originally intended to be a story about Joey auditioning for the role of an uncircumcised man. The rest of the group then came up with various ways of making him look the part. The story was changed on the advice of network censors, who thought it was tasteless but it was later used in "The One with Ross and Monica's Cousin".[1])

Season 3: 1996-1997

# Total Title Director Writer Original airdate
149"The One with the Princess Leia Fantasy"Gail MancusoMichael Curtis & Gregory S. MalinsSeptember 19, 1996
Ross reveals his sexual fantasy to Rachel, which involves her being dressed up as Princess Leia from Star Wars. Monica suffers from insomnia after her breakup with Richard. And Chandler, back together with Janice, wants Joey to bond with her. This episode prompted an approving letter from George Lucas for its portrayal of Princess Leia.
250"The One Where No One's Ready"Gail MancusoIra UngerleiderSeptember 26, 1996
Ross is in a hurry to get everyone dressed for an important banquet at the museum but everyone keeps delaying. Monica freaks when she hears an answer phone message from Richard and Joey and Chandler fight over a couch chair.
351"The One with the Jam"Kevin S. BrightWil CalhounOctober 3, 1996
Phoebe dates a man who thinks he's stalking her twin sister. Ross and Rachel give Chandler "boyfriend" lessons. Monica uses her free time after breaking up with Richard to make jam and considers artificial insemination through a sperm bank.
452"The One with the Metaphorical Tunnel"Steve ZuckermanAlexa JungeOctober 10, 1996
Phoebe pretends to be Joey's agent and has some success in getting him auditions. Ross is upset when Ben brings a Barbie doll on his weekend visit. Chandler is advancing in his relationship with Janice and, realizing that he has a fear of commitment, goes to the girls for advice.
553"The One with Frank Jr."Steve ZuckermanShana Goldberg-Meehan & Scott SilveriOctober 17, 1996
Phoebe's half-brother visits and she offers to give him a massage, but they have trouble bonding. Joey attempts to build an entertainment center. Ross is challenged to name the five celebrities he'd like to sleep with most. Guest star Isabella Rosselini
654"The One with the Flashback"Peter BonerzMarta Kauffman & David CraneOctober 31, 1996
When Janice asks the gang if any of them have ever slept together, the friends flash back to a time three years before, where some dark secrets are revealed.
755"The One with the Race Car Bed"Gail MancusoSeth KurlandNovember 7, 1996
When Monica buys a new bed from Janice's soon-to-be-ex-husband, "The Mattress King," the wrong one is delivered. When she and Joey try to take it back, Joey sees Janice and The Mattress King in his office, kissing. Rachel's attempts to have her father and Ross bond fail, until she stops trying. Joey gets a job teaching a soap opera acting class.
856"The One with the Giant Poking Device"Gail MancusoAdam ChaseNovember 14, 1996
When Chandler is about to buy Janice an expensive gift, Joey tells him that he saw Janice kissing her ex-husband. Meanwhile, Monica accidentally bumps Ben's head into a post. Phoebe is convinced that she is cursed because every time she goes to the dentist, someone around her dies, and a toothache is forcing her to make another visit. After returning, she frantically tries to figure out who must have died. Everyone is accounted for until someone notices that the "ugly naked guy" who lives in the building across from theirs isn't moving. In an attempt to see if he's dead or just sleeping, they tape together chopsticks to make a long stick with which they poke through his window from the balcony. When he moves, they are happy to discover that he is alive.
957"The One with the Football"Kevin S. BrightIra UngerlingerNovember 21, 1996
Emotions become the feast of the day when the gang plays a game of touch football on Thanksgiving as Joey and Chandler argue over who gets to date a model and Ross and Monica argue over winning in a case of sibling rivalry.
1058"The One Where Rachel Quits"Terry HughesGreg Malins & Michael CurtisDecember 12, 1996
Rachel decides to quit her job as a waiter when Gunther, her boss, tries to politely correct all the mistakes she's been making. Phoebe tries to help Joey when he gets a job selling Christmas trees. Ross accidentally breaks a girl's leg, and attempts to make it up to her by helping her sell cookies to win a trip.
1159"The One Where Chandler Can't Remember Which Sister"Terry HughesAlexa JungeJanuary 9, 1997
Ross is suspicious about Rachel's possible job offer from a good-looking stranger. And a drunken Chandler fools around with one of Joey's sisters, but can't remember which one.
1260"The One with All the Jealousy"Robby BensonDoty AbramsJanuary 16, 1997
Ross becomes jealous when he thinks he catches Rachel's new coworker whispering sweet nothings in her ear. After Joey lies on his resume, he is forced to teach a very hard dance to an entire Broadway cast. Monica dates a busboy from the diner.
1361"The One Where Monica and Richard are Just Friends"Robby BensonMichael BorkowJanuary 30, 1997
Monica's willpower is tested when she runs into Richard at the video store. Joey agrees to read Little Women while Rachel agrees to read The Shining. Phoebe's athletic date has a problem with short shorts. He is "coming out".
1462"The One with Phoebe's Ex-partner"Robby BensonWil CalhounFebruary 6, 1997
Phoebe is reunited with her former singing partner (Elizabeth Daily), who thinks "Smelly Cat" has hit potential. Chandler dates a woman with a prosthetic leg. And Rachel's new job continues to put a strain on her relationship with Ross.
1563"The One Where Ross and Rachel Take a Break"James BurrowsMichael BorkowFebruary 13, 1997
Ross seeks solace at a party after a bitter fight with Rachel and ends up in the arms of another woman. Phoebe dates a diplomat who needs an interpreter to communicate with her. And Chandler and Joey ponder a ménage a trois with a woman who seems hot for both of them.
1664"The One On the Morning After"James BurrowsDavid Crane & Marta KauffmanFebruary 20, 1997
Ross tries to prevent Rachel from learning that he slept with Chloe, the copy store employee. When she finds out anyway and they go back to her apartment and have a fight, the other four friends are trapped in Monica's bedroom, forced to listen in as Rachel decides to break up with Ross.
1765"The One Without the Ski Trip"Sam SimonShana Goldberg-Meehan & Scott SilveriMarch 6, 1997
Ross and Rachel compete to spend time with their other friends. When a lonely Ross is excluded from Rachel's ski trip with her pals, he visits Carol. Meanwhile, Chandler starts smoking again.
1866"The One with the Hypnosis Tape"Robby BensonSeth KurlandMarch 13, 1997
A desperate Monica agrees to a date with one of her restaurant customers, who turns out to be very, very well-off. Phoebe freaks when she finds out that her 18 year-old brother is planning to wed a woman more than twice his age. (Debra Jo Rupp). And Chandler uses a hypnosis tape to quit smoking, with surprising results.
1967"The One with the Tiny T-Shirt"Terry HughesAdam ChaseMarch 27, 1997
Rachel goes on her first date after splitting from Ross, with Mark. Joey develops a crush on his costar in his new play. And Monica continues to date Pete, even though she is still not attracted to him.
2068"The One with the Dollhouse"Terry HughesWil CalhounApril 10, 1997
Rachel regrets making a date for Chandler and her boss, Joanna. Joey's interest in Kate intensifies after they sleep together. And Monica's aunt dies, leaving her an antique dollhouse, with which Monica doesn't want Phoebe to play with.
2169"The One with a Chick and a Duck."Michael LembeckChris BrownApril 17, 1997
Monica considers a dream job in Pete's new restaurant, but Phoebe fears there is more to the deal. Joey and Chandler adopt a baby chick and a duck. And Ross misses a panel for the Discovery Channel to help Rachel, who may have a broken rib.
2270"The One with the Screamer"Peter BonerzShana Goldberg-Meehan & Scott SilveriApril 24, 1997
At the premiere of Joey's big play; Ross alone concludes that Rachel's date is insane. Joey falls in love with Kate, but she gets a big job in Los Angeles and takes it. And Phoebe is on hold for days with a company she needs to talk to before her phone warranty expires.
2371"The One with Ross's Thing"Shelley JensonTed Cohen & Andrew ReichMay 1, 1997
Afflicted with a mysterious skin condition on his butt, Ross seeks advice from Phoebe's herbalist (Kevin McDonald). Phoebe can't choose between dating a fireman or a Kindergarten teacher and attempts to date both without the other finding out. Monica can't decide what to do about Pete when she thinks he is going to propose.
2472"The One with the Ultimate Fighting Champion"Robby BensonStory: Pang-Ni Landrum and Mark J. Kunerth
Teleplay: Shana Goldberg-Meehan & Scott Silveri
May 8, 1997
To Monica's horror, Pete plans to compete in the "Ultimate Fighting Championship", and when he can't win but won't give up, she must decide her future with him. Chandler has a problem when his new boss keeps slapping him on the butt. Phoebe sets Ross up on a date with a woman who used to be bald.
2573"The One at the Beach"Pamela FrymanStory: Pang-Ni Landrum and Mark J. Kunerth
Teleplay: Adam Chase
May 15, 1997
The gang goes to the beach. In search of her father, Phoebe meets a family friend with links to her family's past, who may know more than she's letting on. Ross discovers that Rachel still loves him, and must choose between sex-crazy, but bald, Bonnie and Rachel, the love of his life. After the gang plays strip poker, Joey winds up sleeping naked on the beach. And Chandler wonders why Monica doesn't think he's serious after he asks her if she would ever go out with him.

Season 4: 1997-1998

# Total Title Director Writer Original airdate
174"The One with the Jellyfish"Shelley JensonWil CalhounSeptember 25, 1997
Monica is stung by a jellyfish and asks Joey and Chandler to help her. The three of them later behave uncomfortably around each other after what happened when they helped Monica, which is later revealed that Chandler peed on her to ease the pain. Ross and Rachel get back together until Ross cannot stand Rachel thinking he has taken full responsibility for the flaws in their relationship.
275"The One with the Cat"Shelley JensonJill Condon & Amy ToominOctober 2, 1997
A cat enters the coffee house and sniffs around Phoebe's guitar case. When Phoebe picks the cat up, she believes that her dead mother's spirit is inside it. Joey tries to sell his entertainment unit and when showing a customer that it is big enough to fit a grown man, the customer puts wood through the handles, locking Joey in and steals everything in his and Chandler's apartment. Monica dates Chip Matthews, Rachel's prom date, and dumps him after she realizes he has no level of maturity.
376"The One with the 'Cuffs"Peter BonerzSeth KurlandOctober 9, 1997
Chandler dates Rachel's boss, Joanna, again and finally breaks up with her after she handcuffs him to her office chair. Rachel then comes to Chandler's rescue, with doubts as she realises she could get fired for going into her boss's office. Monica caters a party for her mother, but while preparing the food she loses a fake finger nail in the quiche, ruining her plans to impress her critical mother.
477"The One with the Ballroom Dancing"Gail MancusoTed Cohen & Andrew ReichOctober 16, 1997
Joey helps the super with his ballroom dancing skills in order to help Monica and Rachel keep their illegal apartment. Chandler wants to quit the gym, but can't because of the attractive staff. Ross, originally to help Chandler quit, ends up with a gym membership when they leave. Their later plan is to cut the gym from their financial source, so they attempt to quit their bank but because of the attractive female staff there, they end up with a joint-checking account.
578"The One with Joey's New Girlfriend"Gail MancusoGregory S. Malins & Michael CurtisOctober 30, 1997
Chandler starts to fall in love with Joey's new girlfriend, Kathy, after he flirted with her in the coffee house, unaware Joey was dating her as well. Rachel becomes jealous of Ross's relationship and ends up dating a college student, who turns out to be stealing from her. Phoebe's voice becomes stuffy after she catches a cold, which gives her a new voice for singing and finds that she likes her "new" singing voice better.
679"The One with the Dirty Girl"Shelley JensonShana Goldberg-Meehan & Scott SilveriNovember 6, 1997
Ross's new girlfriend seems nearly perfect until he visits her house and discovers that her apartment is incredibly dirty. Monica later attempts to clean her apartment after not being able to sleep thinking about it. Chandler buys Kathy an early edition of her favourite childrens' book for her birthday and doesn't know what to do when he finds out Joey (then dating Kathy) was going to buy her something very meaningless and inexpensive.
780"The One Where Chandler Crosses the Line"Kevin S. BrightAdam ChaseNovember 13, 1997
Chandler must decide between the girl of his dreams, Kathy, and his best friend Joey when he and Kathy share a secret and secluded passionate kiss. Chandler, feeling guilty about his kiss with Kathy, buys new furniture and appliances for his and Joey's apartment to fill in the empty spaces left after the robbery. When Joey finds out about the kiss, he attempts to punish Chandler five years. Ross starts playing the keyboard again for the first time since college and reinvents his musical art (or as Ross calls them, "wordless sound poems").
881"The One with Chandler in a Box"Peter BonerzMichael BorkowNovember 20, 1997
Chandler agrees to spend Thanksgiving in a shipping crate as a punishment from Joey for kissing Kathy. After Monica accidentally gets ice in her eye, she visits her new eye doctor, who turns out to be out of town, and is seen by Richard's son. She then invites him over for Thanksgiving, of which the others do not approve of. After Kathy visits, Joey forgives Chandler and tells him to go after her before she leaves.
982"The One Where They're Going to Party"Peter BonerzTed Cohen & Andrew ReichDecember 11, 1997
Chandler and Ross's friend "Gandalf" is planning to come to town. They are very excited until he cancels. When they're forced to try to have a fun time on their own, they're forced to realize that they're becoming older and no longer enjoy the party scene any more. Monica has to choose between a head chef job and catering with Phoebe, and helps Phoebe with ideas for a business of her own.
1083"The One with the Girl from Poughkeepsie"Gary HalverosenScott SilveriDecember 18, 1997
Ross must decide whether to continue dating a girl he must travel two-and-a-half hours to see or a girl much closer to home but much less fun. Phoebe tries to write the perfect Christmas song about her friends. Joey helps Monica by trying to get all the staff to like her at her new restaurant.
1184"The One with Phoebe's Uterus"David SteinbergSeth KurlandJanuary 8, 1998
Phoebe doesn't know what to do when Frank Jr. visits with his new wife and asks her to carry their child. She visits her birth mother but she tells her it isn't a good idea. To support this, she gives Phoebe a puppy, but only for three days to prove it will be hard to give it up. Phoebe decides she will carry their baby because when it's over, they will be so happy, making Phoebe feel good.
1285"The One with the Embryos"Kevin S. BrightJill Condon & Amy ToominJanuary 15, 1998
Phoebe's uterus is examined for implantation of the embryos. 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. The guys end up betting the chick and the duck, and the girls end up betting their apartment. When the guys win, Rachel tells them that it was just a game but the guys continue to move in.
1386"The One with Rachel's Crush"Dana DeVally PiazzaShana Goldberg-MeehanJanuary 15, 1998
Chandler breaks up with Kathy after seeing her having simulated sex on stage with another man. Kathy tells Chandler that it is just her job, and tells Chandler to call her when he can grow up. It is later revealed that Kathy wasn't sleeping with him, but starts to after her and Chandler's dispute, causing Chandler to say, that their "second fight ... is going to be A BIG ONE!" Rachel has a crush on Joshua, a handsome customer and even ponders asking him out.
1487"The One with Joey's Dirty Day"Peter BonerzWil CalhounFebruary 5, 1998
Joey has to go to Charlton Heston's new movie but smells awful because of a three day fishing trip with his father previously and never had time to shower. He breaks into Heston's dressing room and uses his shower. Rachel sets Ross up with her boss's niece, Emily so that she can go to Joshua's invested nightclub. Chandler can't get over Kathy, and remains in his barcalounger, in his sweat pants.
1588"The One with All the Rugby"James BurrowsStory: Ted Cohen & Andrew Reich
Teleplay: Wil Calhoun
February 26, 1998
Ross plays rugby with some of Emily's English friends and end's up in a lot of pain afterwards. Chandler runs into Janice and tells her that his company is transferring him to Yemen in an effort to escape reuniting with her. Monica obsesses over a light switch that doesn't seem to control anything, and even cuts the wall open herself to follow the wire after an electrician, the super and the electrical plans to the building.
1689"The One with the Fake Party"Michael LembeckStory: Alicia Sky Varinaitis, Teleplay: Scott Silveri & Shana Goldberg-MeehanMarch 19, 1998
Rachel throws a fake party for Emily, who's returning to London, just so she can see Joshua outside of work. The baby inside Phoebe is craving meat, which is putting a strain on Phoebe's vegetarianism. Just as Rachel is about to kiss Joshua, Phoebe's baby kicks.
1790"The One with the Free Porn"Michael LembeckStory: Mark J. Kunerth, Teleplay: Richard GoodmanMarch 26, 1998
Chandler and Joey discover that they're getting a free porn channel on their TV. Ross tells Emily how he really feels about her. After she has left for England, he flies to London to see her not to realize that Emily flies back to New York to see him.
1891"The One with Rachel's New Dress"Gail MancusoStory: Andrew Reich & Ted Cohen
Teleplay: Jill Condon & Amy Toomin
April 2, 1998
Joshua invites Rachel to his parents' house, who are told to be out of town. She changes into a more revealing dress and Joshua and his parents walk in, much to her embarrassment. Phoebe is offered the chance to name one of the triplets and chooses 'Chandler' over 'Joey' when Chandler realizes he has a horrible name. When Phoebe leaves, it is revealed it was just a plan to get her to choose 'Chandler'.
1992"The One with All the Haste"Kevin S. BrightScott Silveri & Wil CalhounApril 9, 1998
Monica and Rachel have Knicks season tickets and offer them to the guys if they give them their apartment back. Chandler doesn't trade but Joey wants to. They play a game with Phoebe as the judge on picking the highest card out of a deck of cards and the winner take all. The guys win, so set off to watch the game. While Chandler and Joey are at the Knicks game, Monica and Rachel switch the apartments back, despite the guys winning the tickets and the right to keep the apartment fair and square. Ross proposes to Emily and she accepts.
2093"The One with the Wedding Dresses"Gail MancusoStory: Adam Chase, Teleplay: Gregory S. Malins & Michael CurtisApril 16, 1998
Ross asks Monica to pick up Emily's wedding dress and instead Monica tries the dress on and keeps it. Phoebe then comes to Monica's in a wedding dress. Because of Ross's proposal to Emily, Rachel, feeling slightly jealous, tries to propose to Joshua. He doesn't accept, and when Rachel puts on her wedding dress at Monica's, the three of them hear a knock on the door thinking it's Chandler. It's actually Joshua, who get s freaked out with Rachel, Phoebe and Monica in wedding dresses and leaves. Chandler takes Joey to a sleep clinic because he snores all the time and meets a girl who talks in her sleep. She later is in bed with Chandler and screams really loud and wakes up Joey whilst asleep.
2194"The One with the Invitations"Peter BonerzSeth KurlandApril 23, 1998
Ross and Emily are sending their wedding invitations; Emily doesn't think it's a good idea to invite Rachel, but Ross invites her anyway. After scenes shown from previous episodes of her and Ross's relationship, Rachel decides not to go but to keep Phoebe company and help her if she goes into labour.
2295"The One with the Worst Best Man Ever"Peter BonerzGregory S. Malins & Michael CurtisApril 30, 1998
Ross chooses Chandler as his best man, but picks Joey instead when Chandler says Ross won't be his best man. Joey then loses Ross's ring after a bachelor party and is convinced the stripper stole it after she slept with Joey. They later find out that the duck swallowed the ring. The girls give Phoebe a baby shower.
2396"The One with Ross's Wedding, Part One"Kevin S. BrightMichael BorkowMay 7, 1998
All the friends go to London, except for Phoebe, who's pregnant and Rachel, who thinks it will be too painful to see Ross get married, and tells Ross she has to work. The building where Ross and Emily schedule to get married has been torn down a few days early, but they decide to marry there anyway.
2497"The One with Ross's Wedding, Part Two"Kevin S. BrightShana Goldberg-Meehan & Scott SilveriMay 7, 1998
Rachel decides to go to Ross's wedding after all, to say she still loves him. Emily's parents try to fool Ross's parents with the wedding bill, paying to remodel their house as well. Chandler and Monica sleep together after a drunk guy thinks she is Ross's mother. At the altar, Ross makes a big mistake; he says the wrong name.

Season 5: 1998-1999

# Total Title Director Writer Original airdate
198"The One After Ross Says Rachel"Kevin S. BrightSeth KurlandSeptember 24, 1998
After having said the wrong name at the altar, Ross tries to patch things up with Emily. Monica and Chandler lay ground rules for their new relationship.
299"The One with All the Kissing"Gary HalvorsonWil CalhounOctober 1, 1998
Monica and Chandler try to hide their relationship but they both keep forgeting that when their kissing their frinds are watching them and they think it's weird whenever one leaves the room they need a kiss. Monica is put in charge of Rachel's love life becasuse Rachel belives that she makes bad decistions, and Phoebe's water breaks and is glad but upset that her bond with the tripletes is coming to an end.
3100"The One Hundredth (The One with the Triplets)"Kevin S. BrightMarta Kauffman & David CraneOctober 8, 1998
Phoebe gives birth to her brother's triplets. Chandler (the baby) is a girl. Joey gets sick at the hospital, with kidney stones. Chandler tells Monica that he is just goofin' around in their relationship and Monica threatens to date one of Pheobes male nurses.
4101"The One Where Phoebe Hates PBS"Shelley JensonMichael CurtisOctober 15, 1998
Phoebe tries to find a selfless good deed and prove Joey wrong. Emily agrees to come to New York - if Ross promises to stop being friends with Rachel.
5102"The One with the Kips"Dana DeValley PiazzaScott SilveriOctober 29, 1998
Chandler and Monica go away for the weekend but spend the entire time fighting. Ross tells Rachel about his agreement with Emily. Joey finds out about Monica and Chandler.
6103"The One with the Yeti"Gary HalvorsonAlexa JungeNovember 5, 1998
Emily's demands become more and more unreasonable, so Ross tells her she's got to trust him or their marriage won't work. Monica and Rachel are scared by a very hairy guy who came with them with a wrench.
7104"The One Where Ross Moves In"Gary HalvorsonGigi McCreery & Perry M. ReinNovember 12, 1998
Ross moves in with Chandler and Joey. Phoebe dates a health inspector who keeps shutting down her favorite restaurants.
8105"The One with All the Thanksgivings"Kevin S. BrightGregory S. MalinsNovember 19, 1998
Past Thanksgivings are revealed. Rachel reveals Monicas worst Thanksgiving which Chandler takes affence to.
9106"The One with Ross's Sandwich"Gary HalvorsonTed Cohen & Andrew ReichDecember 10, 1998
Ross loses his temper - and possibly his job - after someone eats his sandwich. Joey gets tired of hiding Monica and Chandler's secret. Phoebe and Rachel go to a class together but Rachel is not taking the class seriously but Pheobe only wants to learn.
10107"The One with the Inappropriate Sister"Dana DeValley PiazzaShana Goldberg-MeehanDecember 17, 1998
Ross helps Joey write a screenplay. Rachel starts dating Danny, but is put off by his very close relationship with his sister.
11108"The One with All the Resolutions"Joe RegalbutoStory: Brian Boyle, Teleplay: Suzie VillandryJanuary 7, 1999
The gang makes New Year's resolutions. Rachel finds out about Monica and Chandler, but can't tell anyone since she's resolved to stop gossiping. Ross has trouble with his new leather pants.
12109"The One with Chandler's Work Laugh"Kevin S. BrightAlicia Sky VarinaitisJanuary 21, 1999
Monica finds out that Chandler kisses up to his boss at work. Ross learns Emily is engaged again, and has a one-night stand with someone the group is all too familiar with.
13110"The One with Joey's Bag"Gail MancusoStory: Michael Curtis, Teleplay: Seth KurlandFebruary 4, 1999
Phoebe's grandmother dies, and she meets someone she's been looking for since childhood. Joey starts carrying a "man's bag."
14111"The One Where Everybody Finds Out"Michael LembeckAlexa JungeFebruary 11, 1999
Phoebe finds out about Monica and Chandler, so she and Rachel play practical jokes on them. Monica and Chandler realize something's up so they play along. Ugly Naked Guy sublets his apartment and is greeted with a number of applicants - including Ross. Chandler and Monica admit that they love each other.
15112"The One with the Girl Who Hits Joey"Kevin S. BrightAdam ChaseFebruary 18, 1999
Joey dates a girl who likes to punch him. Ross gets off on the wrong foot with his new neighbors.
16113"The One with the Cop"Andrew TsaoStory: Alicia Sky Varinaitis
Teleplay: Gigi McCreery & Perry M. Rein
February 25, 1999
Phoebe finds a police badge at the coffeehouse and has fun pretending she's a cop - until she pulls it on the owner. Ross buys a new couch.
17114"The One with Rachel's Inadvertent Kiss"Shelley JensonAndrew Reich & Ted CohenMarch 18, 1999
Rachel interviews with Ralph Lauren and accidentally kisses her interviewer.
18115"The One Where Rachel Smokes"Todd HolandMichael CurtisApril 8, 1999
Rachel tries to take up smoking so she'll feel more included at work. Ben and Joey audition for a soup commercial.
19116"The One Where Ross Can't Flirt"Gail MancusoDoty AbramsApril 22, 1999
Ross has trouble flirting with the pizza delivery girl. Joey invites his grandmother over to watch his role on Law and Order - but his part's been cut.
20117"The One with the Ride-Along"Gary HalvorsonShana Goldberg-Meehan & Seth KurlandApril 29, 1999
Ross, Joey and Chandler go on a ride-along with Phoebe's cop boyfriend Gary. Monica and Rachel intercept a message from Emily.
21118"The One with the Ball"Gary HalvorsonStory: Scott Silveri, Teleplay: Gregory S. MalinsMay 6, 1999
Phoebe and Gary move in together - then break up after he shoots a bird. Rachel buys a hairless Sphinx cat. The rest of the gang tosses a ball around for a very long time.
22119"The One with Joey's Big Break"Gary HalvorsonStory: Shana Goldberg-Meehan
Teleplay: Wil Calhoun
May 13, 1999
Joey gets the lead in a movie; Chandler doesn't think it's his big break. Phoebe is mad at Ross, but can't remember why. Rachel has to see the eye doctor but doesn't want to.
23120"The One in Vegas, Part One"Kevin S. BrightTed Cohen & Andrew ReichMay 20, 1999
Monica has lunch with Richard but doesn't want to tell Chandler. The gang goes to Vegas to see Joey. Rachel wanders around her apartment naked, catching the attention of Ross
24121"The One in Vegas, Part Two"Kevin S. BrightGregory S. Malins & Scott SilveriMay 20, 1999
Phoebe and Joey get thrown out of a casino. Chandler and Monica contemplate marriage, and almost go through with it - until they see two of their best friends, drunkenly stumbling out of the chapel!

Season 6: 1999-2000

# Total Title Director Writer Original airdate
1122"The One After Vegas"Kevin S. BrightAdam ChaseSeptember 23, 1999
Ross and Rachel deal with the aftermath of their drunken escapade. Phoebe and Joey take a road trip. Monica and Chandler ponder the idea of marriage.
2123"The One Where Ross Hugs Rachel"Gail MancusoShana Goldberg-MeehanSeptember 30, 1999
Monica and Chandler tell Rachel (who doesn't know she's still married to Ross) that they're moving in together. Phoebe thinks Ross still loves Rachel especially when he hugs Rachel.
3124"The One with Ross's Denial"Gary HalvorsonSeth KurlandOctober 7, 1999
Ross tries to deny he still has feelings for Rachel. Monica and Chandler fight over what to do with their spare bedroom.
4125"The One Where Joey Loses His Insurance"Gary HalvorsonAndrew Reich & Ted CohenOctober 14, 1999
Joey's health benefits lapse just as he develops a hernia. Rachel finds out she and Ross are still married.
5126"The One with Joey's Porsche"Gary HalvorsonPerry M. Rein & Gigi McCreeryOctober 21, 1999
While trying to get an annulment, Rachel reveals it was her idea to get married. Phoebe baby-sits the triplets and ropes in Monica and Chandler. But Chandler swallows a toy gun and has to be taken to the hospital leaving Phoebe alone.
6127"The One on the Last Night"David SchwimmerScott SilveriNovember 4, 1999
Chandler tries to give Joey money and Phoebe starts an argument between Monica and Rachel on the last night before Chandler moves in with Monica.
7128"The One Where Phoebe Runs"Gary HalvorsonSherry Bilsing & Ellen PlummerNovember 11, 1999
Rachel is embarrassed by Phoebe's odd running style. Joey takes in a new roommate: Dancer Janine.
8129"The One with Ross's Teeth"Gary HalvorsonPerry M. Rein & Gigi McCreeryNovember 18, 1999
Ross goes too far while trying to impress a date. Phoebe may or may not have made out with Ralph Lauren which gets Rachel into trouble with her boss.
9130"The One Where Ross Got High"Kevin S. BrightGregory S. MalinsNovember 25, 1999
Ross is forced to tell Chandler why Jack and Judy don't like him. Rachel tries to make dessert. Joey and Ross try and get out of Thanksgiving when they are invited to hang out with Janine and her dancer friends.
10131"The One with the Routine"Kevin S. BrightBrian BoyleDecember 16, 1999
Janine gets a job dancing for Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve and invites Joey, Ross, and Monica to come with her. Meanwhile, Phoebe, Chandler, and Rachel look for Monica's Christmas presents.
11132"The One with the Apothecary Table"Kevin S. BrightBrian BoyleJanuary 6, 2000
Rachel has a problem when she buys a new table from Pottery Barn - and learns Phoebe hates the store.
12133"The One with the Joke"Gary HalvorsonAndrew Reich & Ted CohenJanuary 13, 2000
Ross gets a joke printed in Playboy; Chandler claims credit for it.
13134"The One with Rachel's Sister"Gary HalvorsonStory: Seth Kurland
Teleplay: Sherry Bilsing & Ellen Plummer
February 3, 2000
Joey gives all the pretty female customers free stuff at the coffee house. Monica is sick and won't admit it. Rachel's sister, Jill, shows up because she's been financially cut off and has to try to make it on her own.
14135"The One Where Chandler Can't Cry"Kevin S. BrightAndrew Reich & Ted CohenFebruary 10, 2000
Chandler admits that not much makes him cry. Phoebe becomes a victim of mistaken identity.
15136"The One that Could Have Been, Part 1"Michael LembeckGregory S. Malins & Adam ChaseFebruary 17, 2000
The gang ponders what might have been if Ross and Carol stayed married, Monica had still been fat, Chandler was a struggling writer, Joey still worked on Days of Our Lives, Rachel had married Barry, and Phoebe had become a stockbroker.
16137"The One that Could Have Been, Part 2"Michael LembeckDavid Crane & Marta KauffmanFebruary 17, 2000
A continuation of the alternate reality, including Rachel almost having an affair with Joey, Carol realizing she is a lesbian, Phoebe geting fired from her job, and Chandler and Monica deciding to sleep together.
17138"The One with Unagi"Gary HalvorsonStory: Zachary Rosenblatt, Teleplay: Adam ChaseFebruary 24, 2000
Ross tries to teach Rachel and Phoebe martial arts. Chandler and Monica forget to make each other home-made Valentine's Day gifts - but don't tell each other.
18139"The One Where Ross Dates a Student"Gary HalvorsonSeth KurlandMarch 9, 2000
Ross starts dating a student from one of his paleontology classes. Rachel and Phoebe's apartment catches fire causing them to fight over who gets to live in Monica's apartment and who gets to live in Joey's.
19140"The One with Joey's Fridge"Ben WeissStory: Seth Kurland
Teleplay: Gigi McCreery & Perry M. Rein
March 23, 2000
Joey's refrigerator breaks, but he can't afford a new one. Ross's student girlfriend goes on Spring Break.
20141"The One with Mac and C.H.E.E.S.E."Kevin S. BrightDoty AbramsApril 13, 2000
Joey auditions for the lead in a TV show and Chandler almost rules him out of the part.
21142"The One Where Ross Meets Elizabeth's Dad"Michael LembeckStory: David J. Lagana, Teleplay: Scott SilveriApril 27, 2000
Ross is nervous when he meets Elizabeth's father for the first time. Joey gets off on the wrong foot with the operator of his robotic co-star. Phoebe writes a book based on Monica and Chandler.
22143"The One Where Paul's the Man"Gary HalvorsonStory: Brian Caldirola, Teleplay: Sherry Bilsing & Ellen PlummerMay 4, 2000
Ross and Elizabeth sneak away to her family's cabin - not knowing Paul and Rachel have the same idea. The girls put their names down on a wedding list which gets back to Chandler Chandler reveals he has big plans for Monica.
23144"The One with the Ring"Gary HalvorsonTed Cohen & Andrew ReichMay 11, 2000
Phoebe helps Chandler pick out an engagement ring for Monica. Paul cannot stop crying after Rachel has him open up. Joey and Ross decides to close Chandler out.
24145"The One with the Proposal, Part 1"Kevin S. BrightScott Silveri & Shana Goldberg-MeehanMay 18, 2000
Chandler's plans to propose are thrown off when they run into Richard. Joey accidentally buys a sailboat in an auction.
25146"The One with the Proposal, Part 2"Kevin S. BrightAndrew Reich & Ted CohenMay 18, 2000
Richard reveals he's still in love with Monica. Rachel and Phoebe arrange "backups". Chandler and Monica get engaged.

Season 7: 2000-2001

# Total Title Director Writer Original airdate
1147"The One with Monica's Thunder"Kevin S. BrightStory: Wil Calhoun
Teleplay: Marta Kauffman & David Crane
October 12, 2000
Monica accuses Rachel of stealing her thunder, after she kisses Ross. Chandler has bedroom-related problems.
2148"The One with Rachel's Book"Michael LembeckAndrew Reich & Ted CohenOctober 12, 2000
Monica finds out her parents have spent her wedding fund. Joey finds an erotic novel Rachel's been reading.
3149"The One with Phoebe's Cookies"Gary HalvorsonSherry Bilsing & Ellen PlummerOctober 19, 2000
Phoebe wants to give Monica her grandmother's secret cookie recipe - but the recipe was destroyed in the fire. Rachel teaches Joey how to sail.
4150"The One with Rachel's Assistant"David SchwimmerBrian BoyleOctober 26, 2000
Rachel hires a hunky young guy, Tag, to be her executive assistant.
5151"The One with the Engagement Picture"Gary HalvorsonStory: Earl Davis, Teleplay: Patty LinNovember 2, 2000
Chandler can't seem to photograph well. Joey teaches Tag to pick up women, much to Rachel's annoyance. Ross and Phoebe date a couple who are divorcing.
6152"The One with the Nap Partners"Gary HalvorsonBrian Buckner & Sebastion JonesNovember 9, 2000
Joey and Ross accidentally take a nap together and much to their dismay, find that they like it. Phoebe and Rachel compete to be Monica's maid of honor.
7153"The One with Ross's Library Book"David SchwimmerScott SilveriNovember 16, 2000
Ross is happy that his dissertation is in the school library - until he finds out where it's located: the dead part of the library where people go to hookup.
8154"The One Where Chandler Doesn't Like Dogs"Kevin S. BrightPatty LinNovember 23, 2000
Phoebe sneaks a puppy into the apartment; Chandler reveals why he hates dogs. Ross becomes obsessed with naming all 50 states in order to earn his Thanksgiving dinner.
9155"The One with All the Candy"David SchwimmerWil CalhounDecember 7, 2000
Monica's plan to get to know her neighbors backfires. Phoebe finally gets her first bicycle, thanks to Ross.
10156"The One with the Holiday Armadillo"Gary HalvorsonGregory S. MalinsDecember 14, 2000
Ross wants to introduce Ben to Hanukkah. Phoebe fears that Rachel doesn't want to live with her anymore now that their apartment is done.
11157"The One with All the Cheesecakes"Gary HalvorsonShana Goldberg-MeehanJanuary 4, 2001
Rachel and Chandler get hooked on cheesecakes meant for someone else. David, Phoebe's Scientist Guy, comes into town for just one night.
12158"The One Where They're Up All Night"Kevin S. BrightZachary RosenblattJanuary 11, 2001
Everyone is awake for the night. Monica and Chandler try to spend the night like old times, Rachel and Tag search for a file, Joey and Ross try to get off the roof after looking for a comet, and Phoebe's fire alarm wont stop beeping causing her to go a little crazy
13159"The One Where Rosita Dies"Stephen PrimeStory: Ellen Plummer & Sherry Bilsing
Teleplay: Brian Buckner & Sebastion Jones
February 1, 2001
Rachel and Chandler both think they've broken Rosita, Joey's favorite chair. Monica and Ross go to their parents house which they are selling. Phoebe takes a tele-marketing job.
14160"The One Where They All Turn Thirty"Ben WeissStory: Vanessa McCarthy, Teleplay:Ellen Plummer & Sherry BilsingFebruary 8, 2001
Rachel frets over turning thirty, prompting everyone else to remember what they did when they reached the same milestone.
15161"The One with Joey's New Brain"Kevin S. BrightStory: Sherry Bilsing & Ellen Plummer
Teleplay: Andrew Reich & Ted Cohen
February 15, 2001
Joey's Days of Our Lives character has another famous one's brain trasplanted into his body, and tells the actress by accident. Ross cooks up a special surprise for the wedding. (This was one of the episodes that was longer than usual as a promotional stunt for the network in order to compete against Survivor. Matt LeBlanc was nervous at performing with Susan Sarandon. Similarly, Kevin Bright was cautious about directing, as Tim Robbins attended the studio recording.[2])
16162"The One with the Truth About London"David SchwimmerStory: Brian Buckner & Sebastion Jones
Teleplay: Zachary Rosenblatt
February 22, 2001
Rachel teaches Ben practical jokes. Chandler learns that Monica was actually planning on sleeping with Joey the night they first got together. And Phoebe worries about side effects from a capsule she took for her headache.
17163"The One with the Cheap Wedding Dress"Kevin S. BrightStory: Brian Buckner & Sebastion Jones
Teleplay: Andrew Reich & Ted Cohen
March 15, 2001
Monica and another bride-to-be fight over a wedding dress. Joey and Ross fight over the same girl they met and go to drastic measures to win.
18164"The One with Joey's Award"Gary HalvorsonStory: Sherry Bilsing & Ellen Plummer
Teleplay: Brian Boyle
March 29, 2001
Joey is nominated for a "Soapie." One of Ross's students claims he is in love with him to get a higher mark on a test.
19165"The One with Ross and Monica's Cousin"Gary HalvorsonAndrew Reich & Ted CohenApril 19, 2001
Ross and Monica's gorgeous cousin Cassie comes to visit. Rachel and Phoebe quickly throw together a shower for Monica. Joey auditions for a part and told a lie about his 'downstairs' area that he and Monica try to fix so he can still get the part. (The sub-plot where Joey auditions for the role of an uncircumcised man was originally written for "The One with Barry and Mindy's Wedding" but the story was changed on the advice of network censors, who thought it was tasteless.[3])
20166"The One with Rachel's Big Kiss"Gary HalvorsonScott Silveri & Shana Goldberg-MeehanApril 26, 2001
Rachel runs into a former sorority sister with whom she once had a passionate night. Chandler and Ross sample celebrity tuxes.
21167"The One with the Vows"Gary HalvorsonDoty AbramsMay 3, 2001
Chandler and Monica struggle to write their wedding vows. The group remember the journey Monica and Chandler have made the past few years.
22168"The One with Chandler's Dad"Kevin S. Bright & Gary HalvorsonStory: Gregory S. Malins, Teleplay: Brian Buckner & Sebastion JonesMay 10, 2001
Chandler tries to reconcile with his estranged father (Kathleen Turner). Rachel takes Monica's Porsche for a spin with Ross and Joey takes advice from Phoebe about his masculinity, resulting in him trying on women's underwear
23169"The One with Chandler And Monica's Wedding, Part One"Kevin S. BrightGregory S. MalinsMay 17, 2001
Joey gets a part in a movie. Chandler gets cold feet. Phoebe finds someone's positive pregnancy test.
24170"The One with Chandler And Monica's Wedding, Part Two"Kevin S. BrightMarta Kauffman & David CraneMay 17, 2001
Joey gets stuck at work and almost misses the ceremony. Monica and Chandler become husband and wife. Everyone thinks Monica is pregnant, when it's actually someone else. (The two-parter was filmed over two weeks, with all of the scenes featuring Gary Oldman being filmed in the first week. The wedding was filmed in the second week, with the final shot of Rachel filmed after the studio audience had left.[4])

Season 8: 2001-2002

# Total Title Director Writer Original airdate
1171"The One After "I Do""Kevin S. BrightDavid Crane & Marta KauffmanSeptember 27, 2001
Joey thinks Monica's pregnant, but her denial quickly shifts the focus to Phoebe, taking the heat off of Rachel. Chandler's shoes are slippery. Joey tries to impress a broadway director. Ross dances with children to impress a woman.
2172"The One with the Red Sweater"David SchwimmerDana Klein BorkowOctober 4, 2001
Joey finds a red sweater in his apartment and realises it's the sweater of the father of Rachel's baby. Phoebe thinks it's Tag Jones' and arranges a meeting for Rachel with him. Ross and Chandler attempt to recreate the wedding pictures.
3173"The One Where Rachel Tells..."Sheldon EppsSherry Bilsing & Ellen PlummerOctober 11, 2001
Chandler and Monica prepare to leave for their honeymoon as Rachel prepares to tell Ross that he's the father of her baby. Phoebe and Joey try to get into Monica and Chandler's apartment.
4174"The One with the Videotape"Kevin S. BrightScott SilveriOctober 18, 2001
Ross and Rachel disagree over who came onto whom when they hooked up. He wants to prove it and accidentally reveals that he has the encounter on videotape. Monica and Chandler meet another couple while on their honeymoon.
5175"The One with Rachel's Date"Gary HalvorsonBrian Buckner & Sebastion JonesOctober 25, 2001
Phoebe begins dating a guy who works for Monica, causing a problem when Phoebe wants to dump him on the same day Monica plans to fire him. A guy at Chandler's work thinks that Chandler's name is Toby.
6176"The One with the Halloween Party"Gary HalvorsonMark KunerthNovember 1, 2001
Monica and Chandler are throwing a Halloween Party. At the party Phoebe runs into her sister's fiance, Eric (Sean Penn). Ross and Chandler arm wrestle.
7177"The One with the Stain"Kevin S. BrightR. Lee Fleming Jr.November 8, 2001
Chandler hires a maid to help Monica but she thinks the maid is stealing her clothes. Eric broke up with Ursula and wants to date Phoebe but she reminds him too much of her sister.
8178"The One with the Stripper"David SchwimmerAndrew Reich & Ted CohenNovember 15, 2001
Rachel's having dinner with her dad to tell him that she's pregnant. Meanwhile Monica hires a stripper, who turns out to be a hooker, for Chandler.
9179"The One with the Rumor"Gary HalvorsonShana Goldberg-MeehanNovember 22, 2001
Monica invites a high school friend, Will (Brad Pitt) to her Thanksgiving dinner. He and Ross started a rumor about Rachel having both male and female "body parts". Joey tries to eat an entire turkey. Chandler and Phoebe avoid work.
10180"The One with Monica's Boots"Kevin S. BrightStory: Robert Carlock, Teleplay: Brian Buckner & Sebastion JonesDecember 6, 2001
Monica buys very expensive boots and promises Chandler to wear them all the time. After a while they are killing Monica's feet but she doesn't dare to tell it to Chandler.
11181"The One with Ross's Step Forward (The One with the Creepy Holiday Card)"Gary HalvorsonRobert CarlockDecember 13, 2001
Ross freaks out when Mona wants to send out joint Christmas cards and wants to have "the talk". Chandler tries to get out of spending time with his boss.
12182"The One Where Joey Dates Rachel"David SchwimmerSherry Bilsing-GrahemJanuary 10, 2002
Now that Rachel can't go on dates anymore due her pregnancy Joey decides to take her on a date. Monica and Chandler get a Ms. Pacman arcade game for a wedding present. Ross is late for his classes.
13183"The One Where Chandler Takes a Bath"Ben WeissVanessa McCarthyJanuary 17, 2002
Monica turns Chandler on to the concept of a bath to relax. Rachel and Ross learn the baby's sex (a girl). Everybody finds out about Joey's feelings for Rachel.
14184"The One with the Secret Closet"Kevin S. BrightBrian Buckner & Sebastion JonesJanuary 31, 2002
Chandler becomes obsessed with finding out what is behind the door of Monica's secret closet. Phoebe feels betrayed when she discovers Monica has been using a different massage therapist.
15185"The One with the Birthing Video"Kevin S. BrightDana Klein BorkowFebruary 7, 2002
Phoebe gives a birthing video to Rachel. Monica, Rachel and Chandler freak out when they watch it. Ross struggles to tell Mona that Rachel is now living with him.
16186"The One Where Joey Tells Rachel"Ben WeissAndrew Reich & Ted CohenFebruary 28, 2002
Joey confesses his love for Rachel, but Rachel politely and lovingly turns him down. Phoebe is convinced that a British man called Don is Monica's soul mate.
17187"The One with the Tea Leaves"Gary HalvorsonStory: R. Lee Fleming Jr., Teleplay: Steven RosenhausMarch 7, 2002
Phoebe determines through tea leaves that she'll soon meet the man of her dreams. Rachel invents a crazy work problem to reduce the awkwardness of hanging out with Joey.
18188"The One in Massapequa (The One with the Zesty Guy)"Gary HalvorsonStory: Peter Tibais, Teleplay: Mark KunerthMarch 28, 2002
Monica writes a speech for her parent's 35th wedding anniversary. Phoebe dates Parker (Alec Baldwin), who's very enthusiastic about everything. Ross and Rachel has to pretend to be married in front of their related.
19189"The One with Joey's Interview"Gary HalvorsonDoty AbramsApril 4, 2002
Joey prepares for an interview with Soap Opera Digest, although he's afraid of appearing stupid, so he enlists his friends to make sure things go well.
20190"The One with the Baby Shower"Kevin S. BrightSherry Bilsing-Grahem & Ellen PlummerApril 25, 2002

Phoebe and Monica prepare for Rachel's baby shower and forget to invite Rachel's mother. So at the party, Sandra is being rude to Monica, so she tries everything she can to make things better Joey auditions for a job as a game show host and Chandler and Ross help him practice.

Notes: Joey's game show is called 'Bamboozled. Phoebe mentions a stripper dressed as a baby, but they never show him.
21191"The One with the Cooking Class"Gary HalvorsonStory: Dana Klein Borkow
Teleplay: Brian Buckner & Sebastion Jones
May 2, 2002
Monica's cooking skills get a bad review in The Post. After confronting the critic who wrote it, she decides to join a cooking class, with Joey in tow.
22192"The One Where Rachel is Late"Gary HalvorsonShana Goldberg-MeehanMay 9, 2002
Joey invites Chandler to his movies premiere but Chandler falls asleep during it. Monica and Phoebe bet on when Rachel's baby will come. Rachel's water breaks.
23193"The One Where Rachel Has a Baby, Part One"Kevin S. BrightScott SilveriMay 16, 2002
Ross and Rachel arrive at the hospital. Judy Geller arrives too and gives Ross her mother's engagement ring. Monica and Chandler decide to have a baby.
24194"The One Where Rachel Has a Baby, Part Two"Kevin S. BrightMarta Kauffman & David CraneMay 16, 2002
After 47 hours of labor, Rachel has her baby, Emma. Joey finds the engagement ring. Rachel thinks he's proposing and says "Okay".

Season 9: 2002-2003

# Total Title Director Writer Original airdate
1195"The One Where No One Proposes"Kevin S. BrightSherry Bilsing-Graham & Ellen PlummerSeptember 26, 2002
Joey tries to tell Rachel he didn't propose to her. Monica and Chandler try for a baby of their own.
2196"The One Where Emma Cries"Sheldon EppsDana Klein BorkowOctober 3, 2002
Rachel can't get Emma to stop crying. Chandler accidentally agrees to relocate to Tulsa, whilst Joey and Ross end up in hospital.
3197"The One with the Pediatrician"Roger ChristiansenBrian Buckner & Sebastion JonesOctober 10, 2002
Phoebe and Joey set each other up on blind dates. Rachel takes Emma to the pediatrician - and learns that Ross is still a patient.
4198"The One with the Sharks"Ben WeissAndrew Reich & Ted CohenOctober 17, 2002
Monica thinks Chandler is aroused by shark documentaries. Joey thinks he's already slept with the girl he's dating.
5199"The One with Phoebe's Birthday Dinner"David SchwimmerScott SilveriOctober 31, 2002
Phoebe plans a night out for her birthday, but she and Joey are the only ones on time. Chandler smokes.
6200"The One with the Male Nanny"Kevin S. BrightDavid Crane & Marta KauffmanNovember 7, 2002
Ross and Rachel hire a male nanny. Chandler freaks when Monica tells him that she has met somebody else who is the funniest man she has ever met.
7201"The One with Ross's Inappropriate Song"Gary HalvorsonRobert CarlockNovember 14, 2002
Ross finds a way to make Emma laugh - singing "Baby Got Back." Phoebe meets Mike's parents.
8202"The One with Rachel's Other Sister"Kevin S. BrightShana Goldberg-MeehanNovember 21, 2002
Amy (Christina Applegate), Rachel's spoiled, irresponsible sister, shows up for Thanksgiving. The gang argues over who gets custody of Emma if Ross and Rachel die.
9203"The One with Rachel's Phone Number"Ben WeissMark KunerthDecember 5, 2002
Rachel gives a guy her phone number, but regrets it later. Joey thinks Monica is having an affair when Chandler claims that he's having to work to get out of going to a game.
10204"The One with Christmas in Tulsa"Kevin S. BrightDoty AbramsDecember 12, 2002
Chandler, stuck in Tulsa for Christmas, quits his job when a female co-worker (Selma Blair as Wendy, "the second prettiest girl in Oklahoma") makes a pass at him.
11205"The One Where Rachel Goes Back to Work"Gary HalvorsonStory: Judd Rubin
Teleplay: Peter Tibais
January 9, 2003
Rachel returns from maternity leave early when she finds out the temp hired to fill in for her wants her job permanently.
12206"The One with Phoebe's Rats"Ben WeissStory: Dana Klein Borkow , Teleplay: Brian Buckner & Sebastion JonesJanuary 16, 2003
Phoebe adopts an orphaned rat family. Ross and Rachel hire a new nanny, but Ross becomes worried when Joey starts hitting on her. Rachel continues to quarrel with Gavin, but something may be hiding behind the hostile exterior.
13207"The One Where Monica Sings"Gary HalvorsonStory: Sherry Bilsing-Graham & Ellen Plummer
Teleplay: Steven Rosenhaus
January 30, 2003
Monica sings at Mike's piano bar; the patrons love her - but not because of her singing, really because they can see through her shirt, with no bra underneath.
14208"The One with the Blind Dates"Gary HalvorsonSherry Bilsing-Graham & Ellen PlummerFebruary 6, 2003
To get Ross and Rachel to realize they're perfect for each other, Phoebe and Joey set them up on bad blind dates.
15209"The One with the Mugging"Gary HalvorsonPeter TibbaisFebruary 13, 2003
Phoebe and Ross get mugged by one of Phoebe's old friends on the street, and Ross learns exactly who mugged him when he was a teen. Chandler gets an advertising internship, but feels out of place due to his age.
16210"The One with the Boob Job"Gary HalvorsonMark KunerthFebruary 20, 2003
Chandler and Monica each ask Joey for a loan behind each others back. Chandler finds out that Monica had asked for money so Joey convinces him that Monica wants breast implants. Rachel babyproofs the apartment - and ends up Joeyproofing it as well.
17211"The One with the Memorial Service"Gary HalvorsonStory: Robert Carlock, Teleplay: Brian Buckner & Sebastion JonesMarch 13, 2003
Ross and Chandler post false information about each other on their college's alumni website, resulting in Chandler being posted as being gay while Ross is dead.
18212"The One with the Lottery"Gary HalvorsonStory: Brian Buckner & Sebastion Jones
Teleplay: Sherry Bilsing-Graham & Ellen Plummer
April 3, 2003
The gang buys lottery tickets and Chandler waits for a promotion. Rachel goes all crazy when Emma says her first word.
19213"The One with Rachel's Dream"Terry HughesStory: Dana Klein Borkow, Teleplay: Mark KunerthApril 17, 2003
Rachel develops feelings for Joey. Phoebe performs at Monica's restaurant, much to Monica's dismay. Chandler plans a weekend away in Vermont with Monica, but has to take Ross instead. Ross gets hooked on Maple candy.
20214"The One with the Soap Opera Party"Sheldon EppsStory: Shana Goldberg-Meehan
Teleplay: Andrew Reich & Ted Cohen
April 24, 2003
Joey holds a party for his Days castmates - but doesn't want his friends to come.
21215"The One with the Fertility Test"Gary HalvorsonStory: Scott Silveri
Teleplay: Robert Carlock
May 1, 2003
Chandler and Monica undergo fertility testing and encounter a surprise face and Rachel goes to the massage centre where Phoebe works.
22216"The One with the Donor"Ben WeissAndrew Reich & Ted CohenMay 8, 2003
Chandler and Monica search for a sperm donor. Phoebe finds out about Rachel's feelings for Joey, and Ross has an interview for a conference in Barbados.
23217"The One in Barbados, Part One"Kevin S. BrightShana Goldberg-Meehan & Scott SilveriMay 15, 2003
The gang goes to Barbados for Ross's conference. David, Phoebe's Scientist Guy, almost proposes to her - but her ex-boyfriend Mike does so before he gets the chance. Ross and Charlie find they have a lot in common. Rachel and Joey get even closer. Monica has trouble with her hair.
24218"The One in Barbados, Part Two"Kevin S. BrightMarta Kauffman & David CraneMay 15, 2003
Joey and Charlie break up; when he spies Charlie kissing Ross, he kisses Rachel. Monica and Mike play ping-pong to the distaste of Chandler and Phoebe.

Season 10: 2003-2004

# Total Title Director Writer Original airdate
1219"The One After Joey and Rachel Kiss"Kevin S. BrightAndrew Reich & Ted CohenSeptember 25, 2003
Ross and Joey decide to talk to each other about Charlie and Rachel. Monica comes up with an interesting way to deal with her hair problem. Phoebe helps Mike break up with his girlfriend, Precious.
2220"The One Where Ross Is Fine"Ben WeissSherry Bilsing-Graham & Ellen PlummerOctober 2, 2003
Ross pretends to be fine with Joey and Rachel's relationship, Phoebe and her brother Frank try and decide which of the triplets will live with Phoebe and Chandler accidentally tells a little boy he was adopted.
3221"The One With Ross's Tan"Gary HalvorsonBrian BucknerOctober 9, 2003
Ross gets confused while getting a spray-on tan, resulting in his front being heavily tanned while his back is left untouched, and the friend's can't help but laugh at Ross' new look. Joey and Rachel decide dating each other is too weird. Monica and Phoebe try unsuccessfully to 'cut out' a former friend, Amanda.
4222"The One with the Cake"Gary HalvorsonRobert CarlockOctober 23, 2003
Rachel orders a special cake for Emma's first birthday - but there's been a mix-up at the bakery.Emma's birthday cake was supposed to be in the shape of a rabbit, but instead it was in the shape of a penis. The others all want to leave the party early.
5223"The One Where Rachel's Sister Baby-Sits"Roger ChristiansenDana Klein BorkowOctober 30, 2003
Rachel's older sister Amy baby-sits Emma, in order to prove to that she's responsible - with disastrous results. Mike attempts to propose to Phoebe numerous times.
6224"The One with Ross's Grant"Ben WeissSebastion JonesNovember 6, 2003
Ross applies for a paleontology grant - and finds out Charlie's ex-boyfriend reviews the applications. Monica & Rachel fight over who has to take Phoebe's scary art.
7225"The One with the Home Study"Kevin S. BrightMark KunerthNovember 13, 2003
The adoption agency sends a woman Joey dumped to Monica and Chandler's apartment. Phoebe and Mike donate their wedding fund to charity, then have a change of heart. Ross attempts to help Rachel get over her fear of swings.
8226"The One with the Late Thanksgiving"Gary HalvorsonShana Goldberg-MeehanNovember 20, 2003
Monica and Chandler grudgingly agree to host Thanksgiving. They get angry when their friends show up late (Ross and Joey having gone to a game and Rachel and Phoebe having taken Emma to a baby beauty pageant), but their mood changes when they get good news from the adoption agency.
9227"The One with the Birth Mother"David SchwimmerScott SilveriJanuary 8, 2004
Monica and Chandler meet the birth mother of their prospective child, but their files have been mixed up. Ross has a fashion mishap.
10228"The One Where Chandler Gets Caught"Gary HalvorsonDoty AbramsJanuary 15, 2004
Rachel and Phoebe see Chandler with a blonde stranger and think he's having an affair. Monica and Chandler reveal their plans to buy a house outside the city.
11229"The One Where The Stripper Cries"Kevin S. BrightDavid Crane & Marta KauffmanFebruary 5, 2004
Monica and Rachel hire a male stripper (Danny DeVito) at the last minute for Phoebe's bachelorette party; she makes him cry. Joey guests on Pyramid, but doesn't do well, to the utter frustration of fellow contestant Gene (Gregory Jbara) . Ross and Chandler go to a college reunion where Ross finds out something bad. Donny Osmond also guest stars as himself / host of Pyramid.
12230"The One with Phoebe's Wedding"Kevin S. BrightRobert Carlock & Dana Klein BorkowFebruary 12, 2004
Phoebe's stepdad can't come to the wedding, and one of Mike's groomsmen drops out - events which spark a contest between Ross and Chandler to take up the respective positions.
13231"The One Where Joey Speaks French"Gary HalvorsonSherry Bilsing-Graham & Ellen PlummerFebruary 19, 2004
Phoebe tries to teach Joey how to speak French for a play. Rachel's dad has a heart attack. Erica, the birth mother of Chandler and Monica's prospective child, comes for a visit and drops a bombshell.
14232"The One With Princess Consuela"Gary HalvorsonStory: Robert Carlock,
Teleplay: Tracy Reilly
February 26, 2004
Rachel loses her job at Ralph Lauren when her boss catches her interviewing for a position at Gucci. She then gets a job offer in Paris. Newly married Phoebe tries to change her name to Princess Consuela Bananahammock; Mike has to find a way to change her mind.
15233"The One Where Estelle Dies"Gary HalvorsonStory: Mark Kunerth,
Teleplay: David Crane & Marta Kauffman
April 22, 2004
Joey's agent dies, but the gang doesn't want to tell him. Janice almost moves into the neighboring house Chandler and Monica are buying. Ross tries to get Rachel her job back.
16234"The One With Rachel's Going Away Party"Gary HalvorsonAndrew Reich & Ted CohenApril 29, 2004
Ross is hurt when Rachel says her goodbyes to everyone except him. Monica and Chandler start packing up their apartment. Erica goes into labor.
17235"The One With All The Other Ones, Part One"Kevin S. BrightTBAMay 6, 2004
A look back at 10 years of Friends, featuring clips about Fun & Games, Phoebe, Chandler, Rachel, Joey, Ross, and Monica.
18236"The One With All The Other Ones, Part Two"Kevin S. BrightTBAMay 6, 2004
A look back at 10 years of Friends, featuring clips about Phoebe, Chandler, Rachel, Joey, Ross, and Monica.
19237"The Last One, Part One"Kevin S. BrightMarta Kauffman & David CraneMay 6, 2004
Phoebe and Joey pack Monica and Chandler's belongings as the couple accompany Erica, who went into labor at the end of the previous episode, to the hospital. Meanwhile, Rachel leaves Ross's bedroom after their apparent reunion in the previous episode.
20238"The Last One, Part Two"Kevin S. BrightMarta Kauffman & David CraneMay 6, 2004
Ross and Phoebe race to the airport to tell Rachel of his feelings - but she gets on the plane anyway. She then has a change of heart and reconciles with Ross. The gang turn in their keys to Monica and Chandler's apartment and go out for one last coffee all together.

The Friends' name's in episode titles.

There are several episodes in which one of the six leads has their name in the title of the episode, the first chronological occurance of this was with episode 21 of Series 1 - "The One with the Fake Monica" The 'friend' whose name has been used the most is Rachel with 27 episodes containing her name.

Here is a full list;

  • Rachel = 27 episodes
  • Ross = 24 episodes
  • Joey = 16 episodes
  • Phoebe = 10 episodes
  • Chandler = 10 episodes
  • Monica = 7 episodes

Notes and references

  1. ^ Sangster, J; Bailey, D. Friends Like Us: The Unofficial Guide to "Friends", Virgin Books, (2000), ISBN 0753504391
  2. ^ DVD audio commentary for "The One with Joey's New Brain"
  3. ^ Sangster, J; Bailey, D. Friends Like Us: The Unofficial Guide to "Friends", Virgin Books, (2000), ISBN: 0753504391
  4. ^ DVD audio commentary

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