'I'll be there for you ...' (Friends)

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Product:	Friends
Date:	05/06/01 (594 review reads)
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Advantages: A light hearted comedy that is perfect for unwinding to.

Disadvantages: None, the worry that it could eventually go stale.

I hope that you are sitting comfortably, with a nice cup of tea or coffee and a biscuit or two close to hand. If you haven’t then go on and I will wait for you to come back .............. ready, then I will begin.

‘Friends’ is an American sit-com, that has been on our screens since 1994 and is currently in its seventh year. At the moment, the new series is being shown on Sky’s E4 on a Thursday night at 9pm and previous episodes can be seen on Sky 1 on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday’s at 6pm and also on Channel 4 on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday at 6pm and Friday’s at 6.30pm and 9pm.


It is set in New York and revolves around six, twenty-something friends and their lives.

Three guys: -
Chandler Bing - (the effeminate one)
Ross Geller - (the Square/Stick in the Mud)
Joey Tribbiani - (the Italian Stallion, dark and handsome, and definitely a ladies man!)

And also three girls: -
Rachel Green - (naive, never before had to work before in her life)
Monica Geller - (very obsessive and likes to dominate people with her ways)
Phoebe Buffay - (eccentric blonde).


Some of the information used has come from the 'Friends' website - www.friendsontv.co.uk

It was created and produced by Marta Kauffman and David Crane - they have been writing partners for over twenty years. The executive producer is Kevin Bright who began his relationship with Kauffman and Crane in 1989. In 1993 he went into partnership with them to form Bright/Kauffman/Crane Productions and began a deal with Warner Bros. Television, where they have gone on to produce the comedy series ‘Friends’ and ‘Veronica’s Closet’


For anyone that hasn’t watched an episode of ‘Friends’ then where have you been? As I said previously the series focuses around six very different people, with plenty of humour and witticisms thrown
in for good measure. It is filmed in front of a live studio audience to make sure that the ‘one liners’ etc do actually get a laugh, if not then the script is changed until they do get a laugh. The main of the series is filmed in either of the friend‘s two apartments, which over the years have been shared one way or another by the friends, or it is also filmed in ‘Central Perk’, which is the local coffee shop.

Over the years of ‘Friends’ there has been an increasing amount of guest appearances by many celebrities i.e. Bruce Willis, Elle MacPherson, Robin Williams, Julia Roberts, Jean-Claude Van Damme and George Clooney to name but a few. All eager to star in an episode of Friends, maybe because of the huge cult following that it seems to be accumulating.


The stars and their characters
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Jennifer Aniston - Rachel Green
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Recently Jennifer Aniston broke many a heart by marrying one of Hollywood’s most eligible bachelors - Brad Pitt. She has starred in many films, which include - ‘The Object of my Affection’ and ‘Picture Perfect‘. Jennifer was also responsible for the very famous ‘Rachel’ haircut that was a definite must have, a few years ago.


The character that she portrays in ‘Friends’ is Rachel Green - a pampered New Yorker that is trying to embark on an independent life after leaving her fiance, Barry the orthodontist, at the alter. At the beginning Rachel considered that being independent meant that she could still rely on using her father’s credit card whenever she wanted!!

Her first job was being a waitress in ’Central Perk’ and was not a very good waitress at that. She then progressed to being an assistant in a large department store, and then became a personal shopper, where she developed a crush on one of her clients -
Joshua. Currently she is a buyer, and has a male assistant to help her. Hired purely because he was young, good looking and Rachel fancied him.

Past romances in the series have included Paco, Joshua and Ross. The Ross and Rachel saga has been an ongoing saga for many a series, they eventually did get together, until one day when they had an argument and they were on a break - Ross slept with someone else and naturally Rachel found out. They never did really get back together after this, but did foolishly get married in Vegas after getting very, very drunk, they have since got divorced. Currently she is lusting after her toy boy personal assistant.



Courtney Cox-Arquette plays Monica Geller
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Courtney Cox-Arquette has previously starred in ‘Ace Ventura: Pet Detective’ and also the ‘Scream’ movies, as well as various other films and TV appearances.

She plays Monica Geller, who was once a very overweight schoolgirl, who has since lost alot of weight. She is now a chef and is compulsively tidy. She likes to dominate people into doing things her way, as she likes everything to be done just right.

Her brother is Ross Geller - who is favoured considerably by her parents, and all that she gets is alot of criticism from them. Her long time love is Richard; played by the gorgeous Tom Selleck (drool!), who is alot older than she is. They spilt up because naturally one day she would like to have children, whereas he has already been there and done that, and so doesn’t wish to go through it all again.

After keeping it a secret for a long time, the news that Monica had eventually got together with her best friend - Chandler, gradually spread to the all the other friends. Monica and Chandler eventually got engaged, after abit of competition from Richard, who briefly came back on the scene, but the best man won - Chandler. They are cur
rently in the process of planning their wedding.


Lisa Kudrow - Phoebe Buffay
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In 1998 Lisa Kudrow won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, and has many films to her credit, including ‘Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion‘, as well as many TV and theatre performances to her name.

Lisa brilliantly portrays Phoebe, a woman who you wonder sometimes if she is even on the same planet as everyone else, as she can be quite wacky at times. She was previously a vegetarian, that was until she became pregnant with triplets, that she was having for her younger half-brother and his older wife, as they couldn’t have children.

She is into aromatherapy and gives people massages. She has had various relationships with men, one a Police Officer, after she ‘borrowed’ his badge and pretended to be a Police Officer with it!!

Phoebe also has an identical twin sister and has been searching for other family members.


Matt Le Blanc - Joey Tribbiani
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Before starring in ‘Friends’, Matt Le Blanc starred in many big-budget commercials for Levi’s 501, Coke and Doritos. He has also starred in many theatrical productions - ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ and films including ‘Lost in Space’ and ‘Don West’.

Matt is a natural at portraying Joey Tribianni, an out of work actor - whose claim to fame is playing Dr. Drake Ramoray in ’Days of our lives’, but is mostly out of work than in. His role model is Al Pacino.

Joey would rather be chasing women, than doing anything constructive. He is a real ladies man, his famous chat up line is ’Hey, how are YOU doing’, and has had more conquests than Peter Stringfellow!!


Matthew Perry - Chandler Bing
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Matthew Perry has many television and film credits to his name, including ‘Fools Rush In’, Three to Tango’ and ‘She’s Out of Control’, and recently there has been alot of speculation about his health, as he had various stays in hospital, the speculation has included drug/alcohol abuse, but has been put down to liver trouble?

The character that Matthew Perry plays is Chandler Bing, whom is a very effeminate character. He works in an office and his co-workers all think that he is gay.

His all time love affair before getting together with Monica, was with Janice - and her hideous laugh. When it didn’t work out Chandler got quite depressed about it.

Chandler first got together with Monica in London, when they were there attending her brothers wedding to Emily, and it was kept a secret for a long time before the other ‘Friends’ gradually found out one by one.


David Schwimmer - Ross Geller
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In the debut season of 1994-1995 of Friends, David Schwimmer’s performance of Ross, a sensitive, hopeless romantic, earned him an Emmy Award nomination as outstanding supporting actor in a comedy series. After graduating from high school, he received a B. S. degree in Speech/Theatre. He has a passion for the Theatre, and along with seven other graduates founded Chicago’s ‘Lookingglass Theatre Company. It currently has twenty members, which are made up of actors; writers, directors and designers, all dedicated to creating new works for the American Stage. He has made many television appearances, including roles in NYPD Blue, L.A. Law and ‘The Wonder Years’. His film credits include ‘6 Days, 7 Nights’, ‘Kissing a Fool’ and ‘The Pallbearer’.

The character that David Schwimmer portrays is Ross Geller - Monica’s brother. His character is abit conservati
ve and currently his character is a lecturer in a Dinosaur museum, and so likes to bore anyone that will listen with his knowledge of ’bones’.

He was married until his wife, Carole turned into a lesbian, and that was before she discovered she was pregnant with her ex husband’s child. She eventually had a boy - Ben who is brought up by her and her lesbian lover, Susan.

Ross has had a crush on Rachel since school, and was in heaven when they finally got together. Unfortunately after a bad argument, Ross ended up sleeping with someone else, only after insisting that they were on a break! Rachel couldn’t forgive him for this.

After his romance with Rachel, he got together with Emily (Helen Baxendale) from London, and they decided to get married in London, when Rachel finally admitted to herself that she still had feelings for Ross decided to chase after him and followed him to London to confess her feelings to him. Although she never did tell Ross, - during Ross and Emily’s wedding vows, he accidentally called Emily - Rachel. They did continue to get married, but Emily insisted that he have no further contact with Rachel, which he couldn’t do and so they got divorced.

Also after a very drunken night in Vegas, Ross and Rachel ended up getting married, because of the influence of alcohol, but have since got divorced. Since then, he has had various relationships one with a student at one of his lectures.


I personally love ‘Friends’, it is just perfect to watch and unwind to. It has been running for quite a while now and it is worrying whether it will always remain as funny as it first was, as all good things I’m disappointed to say - do come to an end. After the big Ross and Rachel thing, it did begin to lose it’s funniness and appeal, but I’m glad to say that the current series is just as funny as the first - long may it reign!!


For anyone t
hat is interested in the Friends series, then below is a full list and brief description of the episodes in the series, which is useful if there is particular episode that you want or an episode that you are missing. The following information came from the 'Friends' website - www.friendsontv.co.uk.

Episode Guide
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Year One 1994 - 1995
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Pilot - ...six friends in there twenties pursue careers, love and happiness in New York City while relying on each other for support.

The one with the thumb - ...the group love Monica’s new boyfriend; Chandler resumes smoking; and Phoebe receives a large sum of money unexpectedly.

The one with the sonogram at the end - ...Ross is stunned to learn that his ex-wife is pregnant with their child. Monica’s dinner for her over critical parents is a disaster.

The One with the East German laundry detergent - ...while Phoebe and Chandler end their respective relationships, Rachel and Ross do laundry on their first date.

The one with George Stephanopoulos - ...while the men attend a hockey game and end up in hospital, the women spy on President Clinton’s top aide, George Stephanopoulos, whom lives across the street. Rachel receives her first pay cheque.

The one with the butt - ...Joey gets a film role as a stand-in for Al-Pacino’s butt. Ross tries to be less conservative. Chandler has an affair with a married woman.

The one with the blackout - ...a citywide power cut leaves Chandler stranded in the vestibule for an automatic banking machine with a gorgeous model. Ross tries to ask Rachel out on a date. Joey learns that Monica used to be infatuated with him.

The one where Nana dies twice - ...when Ross and Monica’s Grandmother dies, the whole gang attends the funeral service. Chandler questions his sexual persona when a co-worker wants to arrange a date for him with ... anothe
r guy.

The one with a dozen lasagnas - ...Rachel’s Italian boyfriend tries to seduce Phoebe. Rachel accidentally reveals a secret to Ross. Monica’s aunt refuses to take the lasagnas that she has ordered from Monica.

The one where underdog gets away - ....Monica intends to host a cosy Thanksgiving feast in her apartment with her friends, but her plans go awry and the feast becomes a fiasco.

The one with Mrs. Bing - ...Chandler’s flamboyant mother (Morgan Fairchild) comes to New York for a visit. Phoebe and Monica cause a traffic accident

The one with the monkey - ...the friends promise to celebrate New Year’s Eve without dates. But soon all their plans change. Ross gets a pet monkey.

The one with the poker - ...the women lose money in a poker game with the men. After getting advice from a champion card player, they demand a rematch.

The one with the stoned guy - ...a restaurant owner interviews Monica for a Chef’s position. Ross asks Joey how to talk ‘dirty’ to women.

The one with the boobies - ...Chandler sees Rachel nude. Joey learns that his father is having an affair.

The one with the two parts (Part 1) - ...Phoebe’s twin sister causes confusion and conflict. Ross attends childbirth classes with his ex-wife and her girlfriend.

The one with the two parts (Part 2) - ...Rachel and Monica squabble over two handsome doctors (George Clooney and Noah Wyle). Ross ponders his impending fatherhood with his own father (Elliott Gould).

The one with the candy hearts - ...on Valentine’s Day, Ross meets his ex-wife while on his first date in nine years. The girls rebel by burning mementos of past relationships.

The one where the monkey gets away - ...Rachel accidentally lets Ross’ pet monkey escape, and the friend’s form a search party. Rachel learns that her former best friend is engaged to marry Rachel’s f
ormer fiance.

The one with the evil orthodontist - ...Rachel reunites with her duplicitous ex-fiance. Chandler agonizes about a woman who doesn’t call him after a first date.

<br>The one with the ick factor - ...Monica finds out more than she wants about her latest love. Chandler’s friends at work treat him differently since his promotion. Ross’ ex-wife begins giving birth.

The one with the fake Monica - ...Monica meets a woman who helps her live out her fantasies. Ross’ pet monkey becomes sexually mature and makes everyone crazy.

The one with the birth - ....when Carole gives birth, Ross and Susan almost miss the event. Joey befriends an unmarried pregnant woman.

The one where Rachel finds out - ...Rachel finds out about Ross’ secret love for her ... but another surprise awaits her.


Year Two - 1995 - 1996
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The one with Ross’ new girlfriend - ...Rachel gets an unpleasant surprise when Ross returns home. Phoebe has varied success at cutting the friends’ hair.

The one with the breast milk - ...Phoebe unwittingly disgusts everybody. Joey competes with a fellow salesman.

The one where Heckles Dies - ...the downstairs neighbour dies and bequeaths his strange possessions to Monica and Rachel.

The one with five Steaks and an eggplant - ...the friends want to give Ross a birthday party but disagree about money. Monica gets promoted and learns a tough lesson.

The one with Phoebe’s husband - ...everyone is surprised when Phoebe’s husband shows up.

The one where Ross finds out - ...dramatic developments occur in Ross and Rachel’s relationship. Rachel gets drunk and tells Ross she no longer loves him, but he never knew she did. Chandler regrets asking Monica to help him lose weight.

The one with the list - ...Rachel makes a painful discovery concerning Ross. Shoul
d Ross date Julie or Rachel? Monica’s new boss gives her an impossible task.

The one with Phoebe’s Dad - ...Phoebe learns the surprising truth about her father. Ross makes Monica’s Christmas party guests miserable by tampering with her heating.

The one with the Prom Video - ...Monica’s old home video shows Ross’ true feelings for Rachel. Joey gives a gaudy gift to Chandler.

The one with Russ - ...Joey gets a great acting opportunity. Rachel dates a guy who is amazingly similar to Ross.

The one with the Lesbian Wedding - ...Carol and Susan prepare for their wedding, with some help from an uncomfortable Ross.

The one after the Superbowl (Part 1) - ...Ross searches for his former pet monkey. Chandler gets a big surprise from a sexy former classmate. Joey dates an obsessed fan. Julia Roberts, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Brooke Shields and Chris Isaak star.

The one after the Superbowl (Part 2) - ... continued - Ross searches for his former pet monkey. Chandler gets a big surprise from a sexy former classmate. Joey dates an obsessed fan. Julia Roberts, Jean-Claude Van Damme. Brooke Shields and Chris Isaak star.


The one where Ross and Rachel ...You know - ...Ross and Rachel encounter obstacles to romance. Monica becomes enamoured with a handsome, older doctor - Tom Selleck.

The one where Joey moves out - ...Monica’s parents find out about her middle-aged boyfriend. Chandler and Joey argue ...and it could mean the end of their living arrangements.

The one where Eddie moves in - ...Joey wants to move back in with Chandler, but there’s a new problem. Phoebe tapes a rock concert. Ross upsets Monica.

The one where Dr. Ramoray dies - ...Monica and Richard experience the same romantic problems that Rachel and Ross. Joey’s ill-advised comments to a fan magazine threaten his acting career.

The one where Eddie won’t go - ...Chandler
wants his annoying new roommate to move out. Joey’s exorbitant bills come due. The women learn from a book about personal empowerment.

<br>The one where Old Yeller dies - ...Monica’s boyfriend impresses Chandler and Joey. Phoebe finds out what she missed as a child.

The one with the Bullies - ...Chandler and Joey are scared of two bullies. Phoebe meets her long-lost family members.

The one with Two Parties - ...Rachel gets a surprise at her birthday party when her parents turn up.

The one with Barry and Mindy’s Wedding - ...Rachel is a bridesmaid at her ex-fiance’s wedding. Monica and Richard’s relationship is jeopardized when the subject of children is discussed.

The one with the Chicken Pox - ...when Phoebe catches chicken pox, her chances for romance with a former lover (Charlie Sheen) are almost ruined. Monica worries that she is too strange for Richard.


Year Three 1996 - 1997
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The one with the Princess Leia Fantasy - ...Ross’ secret fantasy doesn’t stay secret for long after he confides in Rachel. Chandler resumes an old relationship.

The one where no-one’s ready - ...Ross becomes frantic trying to get everyone ready to leave to hear his speech at the museum.

The one with the Jam - ...Monica wants to have a baby. Phoebe is stalked by a man.

The one with the Metaphorical Tunnel - ...Chandler wants to commit to a relationship to Janice. Phoebe poses as Joey’s agent.

The one with Frank Jr - ...Phoebe tries to be more friendly with her half-brother. Ross meets Isabella Rossellini (herself).

The one with the Flashback - ...the friends recall secrets from their past.

The one with the Race car bed - ...Joey sees Janice kissing her husband, whom she is divorcing while she dates Chandler. Rachel’s father clashes with Ross.

The one with the Gian
t Poking Device - ...Chandler and Janice make a difficult decision about their relationship. Monica accidentally injures Ben and tries to hide it from Ross.

The one with the football - ...on Thanksgiving, a good-natured football game between the friends reveals some serious rivalries.

The one where Rachel quits - ...Rachel wonders if she’ll ever get another job after she quits Central Perk. Joey’s new job selling Christmas trees upsets Phoebe. Ross breaks a little girl’s leg.

The one where Chandler can’t remember which sister - ...Rachel meets a handsome stranger who might help her career. Chandler gets into trouble with Joey’s sisters.

The one with all the jealousy - ...Ross overreacts when Rachel starts working with a handsome guy. Monica becomes enamoured with a sexy busboy.

The one where Ross and Rachel take a break - ...Phoebe becomes involved with a foreign diplomat. Ross becomes involved with another woman after a fight with Rachel.

The one the morning after - ...Ross wakes up with Chloe, but an oblivious Rachel wants to resume their relationship.

The one where Monica and Richard are friends - ...when Monica and Richard accidentally meet, they decide to become friends ... with dire consequences.

The one with Phoebes ex-partner - ...Phoebe’s ex-singing partner wants to make Phoebe’s signature song, ‘Smelly Cat’, a commercial success. Chandler dates a woman with a handicap.

The one without the ski trip - ...Ross and Rachel remain apart while their friends feel forced to choose between them.

The one with the tiny T-Shirt - ...Ross is upset when Rachel returns his personal belongings and dates Mark. Monica dates a millionaire.

The one with the hypnosis tape - ...Phoebe is distraught when her brother wants to marry a woman twice his age. While working as a waitress, Monica gets a tip from an admirer worth a small
fortune. A hypnosis tape makes Chandler act like a woman.

The one with the dollhouse - ...Joey thinks he’s found his true love. Rachel’s boss dates Chandler, creating big trouble for Rachel. Monica inherits a dollhouse.

The one with a chick and a duck - ...when Pete buys a restaurant, Monica must make a difficult decision. Ross makes a sacrifice for Rachel. Joey buys Chandler an unusual pet.

The one with the screamer - ...Ross tries to convince Rachel that her date is psychotic. Joey’s play gets terrible reviews.

The one with the ultimate fighting champion - ...Monica’s boyfriend cannot stop fighting. Chandler’s boss is overly friendly. Billy Crystal and Robin Williams star.

The one with Ross’s thing - ...Ross finds a strange growth on his buttocks. Phoebe can’t choose between two guys. Monica’s boyfriend surprises her.

The one at the beach - ...the friends stay at a beach house. Phoebe meets someone who knows details about her family. Rachel expresses her jealousy of Ross’ uninhibited girlfriend.


Year Four 1997 - 1998
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The one with the jellyfish - ...Ross loves dating Rachel again ...but hates what he did to accomplish the reconciliation. Phoebe gets to know her mother.

The one with the cat - ...Phoebe thinks her adoptive mother’s spirit inhabits a stray cat. Joey’s attempt to sell his entertainment centre proves hazardous.

The one with the ‘cuffs - ...Monica tries to prove her mother wrong. Chandler gets into an embarrassing situation while dating Rachel’s boss.

The one with the ballroom dancing - ...Joey makes an odd deal with the building superintendent to prevent him evicting Rachel and Monica. Phoebe wants to date her sexy massage client.

The one with Joey’s new girlfriend - ...Joey thinks that Chandler hates Joey’s new girlfrie
nd ...but truth could be more upsetting. Ross and Rachel try to make each other jealous.

The one with the dirty girl - ...Ross’ beautiful new girlfriend has a disgusting secret. Chandler becomes more familiar with Joey’s girlfriend.

The one where Chandler crosses the line - ...Chandler is guilt-ridden after kissing Joey’s girlfriend. Ross’ musical talents are not as amazing as he and Phoebe think.

The one with Chandler in a box - ...on Thanksgiving, Joey wants to punish Chandler for kissing Kathy. Monica gets a surprise when she visits the eye doctor.

The one where they’re going to party - ...the guys try to be more spontaneous and wild. After Monica gives a bad restaurant review, she receives a new career opportunity. Rachel’s boss offers her a promotion.

The one with Phoebe’s uterus - ...Phoebe’s half brother makes an astounding announcement and a thought provoking request. Joey finds himself in a class struggle.

The one with the embryo’s - ...Phoebe finds out whether she is pregnant or not. A simple challenge escalates into a full-blown contest between the guys and the women.

The one with the girl from Poughkeepsie - ...Ross struggles to maintain a long distance relationship. Chandler tries to get a date for Rachel. Monica schemes to establish authority at her new restaurant job.

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

The one with Joey’s dirty day - ...Charlton Heston (himself) finds Joey in a compromising position during a movie shoot. Rachel regrets asking Ross for a favour.

The one with the fake party - ...trying to become acquainted with her sexy client, Rachel inadvertently thwarts Ross’ plans for a romantic evening with his girlfriend.

The one with the free porn - ...Moni
ca helps Ross tell his girlfriend that he loves her. Phoebe gets some surprising news about her pregnancy.

The one with all the rugby - ...Chandler’s annoying former girlfriend reappears. Ross plays rugby to impress Emily ...with painful results.

The one with all the haste - ...drastic changes occur in Ross’ relationship with Emily. Monica and Rachel will do anything to get their old apartment back from the guys.

The one with the invitation - ...Rachel and the engaged Ross reminisce separately about when they dated each other. The friends get invitations to Ross’ wedding ...but not all of them are going.

The one with Rachel’s new dress - ...Ross and his ex-wife become jealous when their lovers go to England together. Rachel’s plans to seduce her boyfriend go awry.

The one with worst best man ever - ...Rachel reacts drastically to Ross’ engagement. Chandler becomes exasperated by Joey’s snoring.

The one with Ross’s wedding - Part 1 - ...Rachel stays at home while the others go to England for Ross’s wedding. Sarah, the Duchess of York, Richard Branson, Jennifer Saunders, Tim Conti and Elliot Gould star.

The one with Ross’s wedding - Part 2 - ...Rachel frantically tries to get to London before Ross marries Emily. Ross’ father clashes with Emily’s.


Year Five 1998 - 1999
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The one after Ross says Rachel - ...will Emily forgive Ross before their honeymoon? Monica and Chandler agree to end their relationship.

The one with all the kissing - ...Ross’ new wife won’t speak to him. Rachel appoints Monica her advisor in romance. Phoebe feels neglected.

The one hundredth - ...while Phoebe delivers triplets, Joey experiences his own pain. Monica plans a date with a male nurse to spite Chandler.

The one where Phoebe hates PBS - ...Joey challenges Phoebe to pe
rform a completely selfless act. Monica gets upset when Chandler gloats about sex. Ross might finally reconcile with Emily - but he must make a tough decision.

The one with the KIPS - ...Ross tells Rachel that he cannot be around her once Emily comes to New York. Chandler and Monica try to have a romantic weekend.

The one with the Yeti - ...will Ross obey Emily and move away from his friends? Monica and Rachel meet a monster.

The one where Ross moves in - ..Joey and Chandler regret letting Ross move in with them. Rachel schemes to get her new neighbour to ask her on a date.

The one with Ross’s sandwich - ...Joey becomes exasperated from hiding Chandler and Monica’s secret. Ross gets in trouble when he expresses his rage.

The one with all the Thanksgivings - ...the friends find out about Monica’s worst Thanksgiving ever. Morgan Fairchild stars as Chandler’s mother.

The one with all the resolutions - ...on New Year’s Eve, the friends make resolutions for the coming year ...but keeping them proves difficult.

The one with the inappropriate sister - ...a bored Ross creates havoc in Joey and Chandler’s lives. Rachel is disturbed by her date’s inappropriate relationship with his sister.

The one with Joey’s bag - ...Phoebe meets another long lost relative. Joey wears a shoulder bag.

The one with Chandler’s work laugh - ...Chandler’s behaviour towards his boss annoys Monica. Ross’ latest romance astounds everyone.

The one where everybody finds out - ...Chandler and Monica’s relationship becomes less of a secret. Ross must prove to his boss that he’s sane in order to return to work.

The one with the girl who hits Joey - ...Chandler thinks Monica wants more from their relationship. Ross fails to impress his new neighbours.

The one with the cop - ...Joey wonders if he is in love with Monica. P
hoebe impersonates a police officer.

The one with Rachel’s inadvertent kiss - ...Rachel interviews for a great job ...but she may get it for the wrong reason. Monica competes to have a better relationship than Phoebe’s.

The one where Rachel smokes - ...Rachel submits to peer pressure at work. Joey and Ross’ son audition for the same commercial ...but only one can get the part.

The one where Ross can’t flirt - ...Ross’ flirting technique fails to impress a cute pizza-delivery woman. A surprise awaits Joey when he tells everyone about his big television appearance.

The one with the ride-along - ...the guy’s enjoy riding along with a police officer ... until a gunshot is heard. Rachel overhears a telephone message from for Ross from his second ex-wife.

The one with the ball - ...Phoebe’s boyfriend wants her to move in with him. Ross and Joey involve Chandler and Monica in an obsessive game.

The one with Joey’s big break - ...Joey’s first major film role leads to an unexpected experience in Las Vegas. Phoebe can’t remember why she hates Ross.

The one in Vegas, Part 1 - ...the gang travel to Las Vegas, Nevada, where more than one surprise awaits. After Ross misinterprets Rachel’s actions, a war of public humiliation awaits.

The one in Vegas, Part 2 - ...the gang has fun in Las Vegas, Nevada, where Monica and Chandler get lucky; Rachel makes Ross regret playing a prank on her; Joey schemes for fame and fortune.



Year Six: 1999 - 2000
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The one after Vegas - ...two of the friends leave Las Vegas married. Joey and Phoebe have a cross-country adventure.

The one where Ross hugs Rachel - ...Monica is bewildered by Rachel’s reaction to a change in their living arrangement. Phoebe tries to make Ross confront his feelings for Rachel.

The one with Ross’s denial
- ...despite Phoebe’s admonitions, Ross makes a drastic decision about Rachel. Chandler and Monica bicker over their living arrangements.

The one where Joey loses his insurance - ...injured Joey must get an acting part in order to qualify for health insurance. Rachel finally learns the truth about her marriage.

The one with Joey’s Porsche - ...Rachel forces Ross to terminate their marriage. Phoebe’s first triplet baby-sitting experience proves stressful. Joey pretends to own a sports car.

The one on the last night - ...the guys and the women prepare for big changes in their living arrangements.

The one where Phoebe runs - ...Chandler learns how obsessively neat Monica is when he attempts to do her a favour. Joey desperately tries not to flirt with his sexy new room mate (Elle MacPherson).

The one with Ross’s teeth - ...the guys explore their femininity. Phoebe causes trouble when she kisses someone at Rachel’s workplace.

The one where Ross got high - ...on Thanksgiving, Chandler tries to gain favour with Monica’s parents ...but an old secret involving Ross causes problems. Undomestic Rachel ‘s dessert proves intriguing.

The one with the Apothecary table - ...Joey finally dates Janine...but she doesn’t like his friends. Rachel worries that Phoebe won’t appreciate how she furnishes their apartment.

The one with the routine - ...Joey plots the perfect opportunity to kiss Janine. Ross and Monica resurrect their dorky high school dance routine for a television special.

The one with the joke - ...Ross and Chandler bicker over which of them created a raunchy joke. Phoebe antagonizes Monica and Rachel with her candor. Joey reluctantly takes a waiter job at ‘Central Perk’.

The one with Rachel’s sister - ...Rachel tries to help her pampered younger sister Jill find independence, but Jill flirting with Ross is not p
art of the plan. Monica won’t admit that she is sick.

The one where Chandler can’t cry - ...Rachel’s sister wants Ross but not for the reasons that he thinks. Chandler astounds the others with his inability to express emotion. Is Phoebe starring in pornography?

The one that could have been Part 1 - ...the friends fantasize that Rachel and Ross are in respective loveless marriages; Monica is an overweight virgin; poor Chandler works for television star Joey; and Phoebe is an overstressed stockbroker.

The one that could have been Part 2 - ...in the speculative fantasy, Ross initiates a threesome with his wife and her female friend ...and gets left out. Chandler and Monica help each other overcome loneliness. Rachel learns the truth about her husband. Phoebe sneaks out of hospital.

The one where Ross dates a student - ...when a fire damages their apartment, Rachel and Phoebe must choose between living temporarily with Joey or Monica. Ross gets in trouble where he teaches. Chandler tries to help Joey’s career.

The one with Unagi - ...Chandler get into trouble with his homemade gift for Monica. Ross tries to teach martial arts to Rachel and Phoebe. Joey hires a look-alike.

The one with Joey’s fridge - ...Ross worries when his student/girlfriend goes on vacation with her wild friends. Rachel needs a date for the ball. Joey’s refrigerator breaks down.


Year Seven: 2000 - 2001
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The one with Monica’s thunder - ...Monica excitedly reveals her good news to everyone...but Rachel and Ross upstage her. Chandler has trouble making love.

The one with Rachel’s book - ...Monica is outraged to find out what her parents did with her wedding fund. Joey discovers Rachel’s late night reading material.

The one with Rachel’s assistant - ...Rachel is in a quandary when a sexy but unqualified man applies t
o be her assistant. Chandler, Monica and Ross tell embarrassing secrets about one another.

The one with the engagement picture - ...Joey tries to teach Chandler how to smile for the camera. Phoebe and Ross bicker over their divorcing friends.

The one with Phoebe’s cookies - ...Monica desperately tries to figure out a secret cookie recipe. Chandler fails to impress Monica’s father.

The one with the nap partners - ...Rachel and Phoebe compete to become Monica’s maid of honour .... but Monica doesn’t want to make a decision. Chandler tries to apologize to a girlfriend from his youth.

The one where Chandler doesn’t like dogs - ...Chandler’s irrational fear causes problems when Phoebe brings home a cute dog. Rachel’s assistant gives her a Thanksgiving surprise.

The one with all the candy - ...Rachel gets in trouble for dating her assistant. Monica tries to become friendlier with her neighbours. Phoebe needs lessons riding a bike.

The one with the holiday armadillo - ...Ross teaches Ben about Chanukah. Phoebe worries that Rachel prefers living with Joey.

The one with Ross’s library book - ...Chandler’s former girlfriend manipulates Chandler and Monica. Rachel and Phoebe meddle with Joey’s relationship.

The one with all the cheesecakes - ...Phoebe’s former boyfriend returns for one night only, but Joey could ruin their plans. Monica plots revenge on her cousin’s wedding day.

The one where they’re up all night - ...Monica falls asleep during sex. Rachel argues with Tag. Ross and Joey get stranded on the roof.

The one where Rosita dies - ...Phoebe becomes involved with a suicidal office worker. Rachel breaks Joey’s favourite chair. Monica’s beloved childhood belongings are destroyed.

The one with Chandler's Dad - ...Monica convinces a reluctant Chandler to travel to Las Vegas and invit
e his estranged father to their wedding.

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