Friends / episode list

This episode list contains all episodes of the American television series Friends , sorted by the US American first broadcast . Between 1994 and 2004 a total of 236 episodes were created in ten seasons, each around 22 minutes in length. There are also two special episodes, which are a compilation of all previous episodes. In the English original, with the exception of the first and last episode, they all begin with “The One…” (German: “The one [episode]…”).

Overview

Season	Number of episodes	First broadcast in the USA		German-language first broadcast
		Season premiere	Season finale	Season premiere	Season finale
1	24	September 22, 1994	May 18, 1995	17th August 1996	April 17, 1997
2	24	September 21, 1995	May 16, 1996	April 24, 1997	October 16, 1997
3	25th	September 19, 1996	May 15, 1997	October 23, 1997	April 23, 1998
4th	24	September 25, 1997	May 7, 1998	November 24, 1998	November 10, 2001
5	24	September 24, 1998	May 20, 1999	November 17, 2001	February 12, 2002
6th	25th	September 23, 1999	May 18, 2000	February 13, 2002	March 20, 2002
7th	24	October 12, 2000	May 17, 2001	March 21, 2002	April 26, 2002
8th	24	September 27, 2001	May 16, 2002	February 25, 2003	August 5, 2003
9	24	September 26, 2002	May 15, 2003	August 12, 2003	February 10, 2004
10	18th	September 25, 2003	May 6, 2004	June 14, 2005	October 11, 2005

season 1

No. ( total )	No. ( St. )	German title	Original title	First broadcast in the USA	German language first broadcast (D)	Director	script
1	1	Love? No, not!	The pilot	22 Sep 1994	Aug 17, 1996	James Burrows	Marta Kauffman & David Crane
The friends Phoebe, Monica, her brother Ross, Joey and Chandler sit, as so often, in a small café in New York , the Central Perk , and talk about everyday problems. Ross suffers from the fact that his wife, Carol, recently left him for another woman. When Monica's friend Rachel comes into the café in a wedding dress, she reveals to the friends that she has left her groom in front of the altar and that she is now looking for an apartment. Since Monica, whose current date doesn't end in a relationship, has a room free, Rachel can live with her. Rachel also takes a job as a waitress at Central Perk, only to get by without her parents' financial support for the first time. Chandler and Joey meanwhile help Ross move into a new apartment.
2	2	Family joys	The One with the Sonogram at the End	29 Sep 1994	Aug 24, 1996	James Burrows	Marta Kauffman & David Crane
Ross learns that Carol is pregnant by him and wants to raise the baby with her partner Susan. But he should be included in the relationship as far as he wishes. Meanwhile, Monica is stressed and pays even more attention to order than usual because her parents come to visit her. Since they have different ideas about careers and relationships than Monica and more likely Ross' previous lifestyle advocates, an argument is difficult to avoid. Rachel wants to give her engagement ring back to her ex-fiancé Barry. She has to find out that Barry is already in a relationship again.
3	3	Separated from bed and thumb	The One with the Thumb	Oct 6, 1994	Aug 31, 1996	James Burrows	Jeffrey Astrof & Mike Sikowitz
Chandler starts smoking again after years of abstinence , despite all the positive feedback from his friends . Only Monica's new lover manages to stop Chandler from smoking. The relationship between him and Monica does not last long, however, as she does not feel happy with him, which affects the friends more than Monica herself. Phoebe is meanwhile wrongly transferred money to her account, which she cannot cope with because she is wrong feels preferred. When she gives the money to someone in need, she finds a thumb and receives an even larger sum of money as a reward.
4th	4th	Pizza and erotic	The One with George Stephanopoulos	Oct 13, 1994	Sep 7 1996	James Burrows	Alexa boy
Ross is longing for his ex-wife Carol and reveals to his friends that his relationship with Carol has been his only one so far. Chandler and Joey try to distract Ross by going to an ice hockey game with him , but this ends in a hospital stay as Ross takes the puck. Rachel also has a slack as she doubts her decision to leave Barry after getting her first salary and meeting old friends. To cheer her up again, Monica and Phoebe hold a women’s evening, where they eat pizza and watch a naked man in a neighboring apartment, which cheers Rachel up again.
5	5	In the gentle cycle	The One with the East German Laundry Detergent	Oct. 20, 1994	Sep 14 1996	Pamela Fryman	Jeff Greenstein & Jeff Strauss
Chandler and Phoebe want to break up with their respective partners, but they can't bring themselves to it. To make things easier, they decide to tell each other about the breakup. Joey and Monica are looking for new partners and come across a lucky coincidence: Joey wants to get together with his ex-girlfriend Angela, whose current boyfriend is conveniently on Monica. Ross helps Rachel with her first laundry while trying to get to her, which leads to the first kiss. Rachel's white lingerie is now completely pink because of a red sock.
6th	6th	Shower!	The one with the butt	Oct 27, 1994	21 Sep 1996	Arlene Sanford	Adam Chase & Ira Ungerleider
Joey has a great chance to star in an Al Pacino film after being recruited by an agency as a result of a play . When it turns out that Joey is supposed to double Al Pacino's bottom in a shower scene , he tries to attract attention with a particularly expressive representation. Meanwhile, Chandler tries to convince his nymphomaniac friend Aurora to leave her other three lovers and only be with him, but Aurora refuses, which is why he breaks up with her. Rachel cleans up the shared apartment, which Monica does not convince in all aspects.
7th	7th	Dark passion	The one with the blackout	Nov 3, 1994	28 Sep 1996	James Burrows	Jeffrey Astrof & Mike Sikowitz
When there is a power outage in New York, Chandler and model Jill Goodacre are trapped in the anteroom of a bank. Meanwhile, the other friends in Monica's apartment tell stories about their ex-lovers and sing songs. Ross realizes he has to leave his relationship with Carol behind and sees his chance to finally ask Rachel out on a date. When searching for the owner of a runaway cat, Rachel meets Paolo, with whom she starts a superficial relationship, not knowing anything about Ross' intention.
8th	8th	When grandma dies twice	The One Where Nana Dies Twice	Nov 10, 1994	Oct 5, 1996	James Burrows	Marta Kauffman & David Crane
Monica and Ross learn that their grandma is dying. Together with other family members, they are in the hospital, where she ultimately dies after an initial misdiagnosis. The family organizes the funeral, which all friends attend. Chandler learns that some colleagues think he is homosexual. When his friends confess that when they met him they also thought he was homosexual, Chandler looks for the reasons.
9	9	Inflated!	The One Where Underdog Gets Away	Nov 17, 1994	Oct 12, 1996	James Burrows	Jeff Greenstein & Jeff Strauss
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, but all six friends cannot go to their families for a variety of reasons. In order to have a nice Thanksgiving celebration, Monica invites everyone to her home. She only gradually becomes aware of the difficulties that she has faced with the invitation. Everyone has special requests so that the food tastes just as it does at home. In addition, the friends lock themselves out of the apartment after they rush to the roof of the house to look at a large balloon accidentally released by the underdog .
10	10	Monkeys among themselves	The One with the Monkey	Dec 15, 1994	Oct 19, 1996	Peter Bonerz	Adam Chase & Ira Ungerleider
The friends originally only wanted to celebrate New Year's Eve in a small group. But since everyone wants someone to kiss at midnight, all but Ross bring a new or old flame. In order to get over Carol, Ross bought a capuchin monkey named Marcel and brings it with him for New Year's Eve. Monica disagrees with this because of the animal's unclean behavior. Despite the guests, there is only a surprising kiss from Joey and Chandler at midnight. This is particularly unexpected for Phoebe, as she has to cope with the hard separation from David, who is moving to Minsk to do research .
11	11	The mother kisser	The One with Mrs. Bing	Jan. 5, 1995	Oct 26, 1996	James Burrows	Alexa boy
Chandler's mother, Nora, a successful writer of raunchy romance novels, comes to visit. Rachel is excited and starts writing her own book. Ross gets drunk at dinner together to survive Rachel's whispers of love with Paolo, and at a thoughtless moment he kisses Nora. Chandler, who is anyway not on good terms with his mother, reacts angrily and ultimately speaks to his mother for a long time.
12	12	Italian massage	The One with the Dozen Lasagnas	Jan. 12, 1995	Nov 2, 1996	Paul Lazarus	Jeffrey Astrof, Mike Sikowitz, Adam Chase & Ira Ungerleider
Carol learns that she is expecting a boy. Ross does not want to know the gender of the child until it is born, but this fails because Rachel chats. Paolo gets a massage after a recommendation from Phoebe, but assumes a "massage with a happy ending". After Rachel finds out about this, she breaks up with him instead of going away with him for the weekend. While Ross now sees his chance, Rachel doesn't want to know anything about men for the time being. After an order from her aunt that was canceled at short notice, Monica has a lot of lasagnes that she wants to get rid of. Both the now hated Paolo and the vegetarian Susan get one.
13	13	The Superbusen Express	The one with the boobies	Jan. 19, 1995	Nov 9, 1996	Alan Myerson	Alexa boy
Phoebe is in a relationship with the psychologist Roger. However, since he analyzes a lot, he makes friends one by one into enemies. When Phoebe tells him this, he analyzes this too, so that she ends their relationship with a heavy heart. Meanwhile, Joey learns that his father has had a lover for years, which Joey regards as absolutely reprehensible behavior. He speaks to his conscience and also explains to his mother, who, however, knew this for a long time and has come to terms with it, since Joey's father has become much more attentive due to the bad conscience. Chandler catches a glimpse of Rachel's bosom by accident. This wants revenge, but wrongly pokes at Joey instead of Chandler. Joey, in turn, mistakenly peaks at Monica, who ultimately sees Joey's father naked.
14th	14th	fire and flame	The One with the Candy Hearts	Feb 9, 1995	Nov 16, 1996	James Burrows	Bill Lawrence
Ross is on a date for the first time since breaking up with Carol. With the attractive neighbor, however, he goes to the restaurant where Carol is with Susan. With Ross still having strong feelings for Carol, his date quickly runs off. On a double date, Chandler and Joey accidentally meet their former girlfriend Janice, with whom Chandler has had an on / off relationship for many years. Rachel, Phoebe and Monica unintentionally start a fire in their apartment in which they want to burn memories of their exes. When the fire brigade successfully extinguished the fire, they can get hold of the phone numbers of some firefighters.
15th	15th	From the dream	The One with the Stoned Guy	Feb 16, 1995	Nov 23, 1996	Alan Myerson	Jeff Greenstein & Jeff Strauss
When Chandler is offered a promotion, he realizes that he actually doesn't really like his job. However, after quitting his job, he finds that he doesn't know what he really wants to do. His old boss continues to woo him and lures him with multiple increases to his old salary and his own office, so Chandler ultimately agrees and gets his old job back. Monica is also working on her career. In order to get a job as a cook, she prepares a feast for a restaurant owner, who, however, appears “high” to the meal and has little interest in Monica's delicacies. Ross is dating a colleague from work. Further intimacies initially fail due to Ross' lack of competence in dirty talk , which is why Joey gives him tutoring.
16	16	The two-parter - part 1	The One with Two Parts (Part 1)	Feb 23, 1995	Nov. 30, 1996	Michael Lembeck	David Crane & Marta Kauffman
Chandler and Joey believe they discovered Phoebe serving in a coffee shop. However, it is Phoebe's twin sister Ursula. After Phoebe's permission, Joey starts dating Ursula, which bothers Phoebe more than she originally thought. Chandler has to have a discharge interview at work for the first time, but sees himself unable to do so and instead dates Nina, who is to be discharged. That comes to an end when Nina learns about the lies she kept at work. Carol attends a childbirth preparation class with Susan and Ross , which leads to disputes because the class is designed for couples and neither of them wants to stand back.
17th	17th	The two-parter - part 2	The One with Two Parts (Part 2)	Feb 23, 1995	Dec 14, 1996	Michael Lembeck	David Crane & Marta Kauffman
Joey is sad because Ursula simply left him without actually breaking up. To rebuild Joey, Phoebe pretends to be Ursula and officially breaks up with Joey. After explaining the reasons for their separation to him, the two kiss goodbye. Rachel has to have her foot treated at the hospital after falling from a balcony. Since she is not insured, she poses as Monica and lets her handle the treatment. However, since the two are not very good at lying, the fraud threatens to be exposed, also because they are dating two doctors at the clinic. Ross' monkey Marcel swallows Scrabble parts, but survives.
18th	18th	The poker brides	The One with All the Poker	2nd Mar 1995	Dec 21, 1996	James Burrows	Jeffrey Astrof & Mike Sikowitz
Joey loses to Chandler and Ross in poker after mistaking a 3 for an 8. Monica, Phoebe and Rachel are surprised that there weren't any women. Since they can't play poker themselves, they want to learn, but lose big to the boys. They seek help from Aunt Iris, who has been a shrewd player since her youth. In the round of revenge nothing changes, only sayings are knocked out. On the second revenge, everyone except Ross and Rachel throw a big pot. During the round, Rachel received a rejection by phone after the job interview had actually gone well. She is disappointed, but at least she wins the big pot. Ross doesn't reveal his hand, so Joey and Chandler, who lent him money for the pot, want to see what Ross prevents.
19th	19th	Monkey on the run	The One Where the Monkey Gets Away	9 Mar 1995	6th Mar 1997	Peter Bonerz	Jeffrey Astrof & Mike Sikowitz
To get closer to Rachel, Ross has come up with a new plan. He asks Rachel to take care of his little Capuchin monkey Marcel so that he can spend a little more romantic time with her when he returns. However, Marcel runs away while Rachel is supposed to take care of him, and instead of a romantic evening, the two have to go in search of Marcel together with the other friends. To make matters worse, Ross also gets into trouble with the animal welfare association, as it is actually forbidden to keep monkeys. Marcel is ultimately found with his neighbor, Mr. Heckles, who baited him with a banana.
20th	20th	Libertine in white	The One with the Evil Orthodontist	Apr 6, 1995	13 Mar 1997	Peter Bonerz	Doty Abrams
Rachel feels guilty because after an intimate treatment with her dentist and ex-fiancé Barry, she is now supposed to be the bridesmaid at his wedding to her friend Mindy. However, she learns that Barry was already having an affair with Mindy after their engagement. Therefore, the two confront Barry together, who apologizes and sticks to the wedding with Mindy. Chandler is torn because he wants to see his date Danielle again but doesn't want to contact her too quickly so as not to appear desperate. Monica and Joey are upset about someone they are watching from across the street in the apartment.
21st	21st	The second Monica	The One with the Fake Monica	Apr 27, 1995	20 Mar 1997	Gail Mancuso	Adam Chase & Ira Ungerleider
Monica's credit card is stolen, but instead of having the card blocked, she follows the accounts and catches up with the thief. She does things that Monica always wanted to do, but was never able to overcome. Since Monica sees her soul mate in the thief, she befriends her and refrains from filing a complaint. The wrong Monica is caught anyway. Ross has to hand over his little monkey Marcel, as this has reached sexual maturity and could become aggressive if it does not find a partner. Joey is looking for a distinctive stage name, with Chandler being more or less helpful to him.
22nd	22nd	Young shoots	The One with the Ick Factor	May 4, 1995	Apr 3, 1997	Robby Benson	Alexa boy
Monica fell in love with Ethan, who is said to be only 22 years old. Since Monica is already 26 and the age difference troubles her, she claims to be 22 too. After their first night together, she reveals to Ethan that she lied. Ethan reveals to Monica that he too lied and is actually only 16. Monica then ended the relationship. Phoebe replaces Chandler's secretary, but doesn't let him work in peace. He also has to learn that the relationship with his colleagues has changed significantly since his promotion. Rachel has intimate dreams that initially only concern Chandler, then Joey and finally Ross.
23	23	Woe when the woe comes!	The One with the Birth	May 11, 1995	Apr 10, 1997	James Burrows	Acting: Jeff Greenstein & Jeff Strauss Plot: David Crane & Marta Kauffman
The day of the birth of Ross and Carol's son has come and Ross has gone to the hospital with the friends to help Carol. However, since he argues with Susan all the time, Carol sends the two out of the room. They accidentally lock themselves in a broom closet with Phoebe, who came with them to settle, and almost miss the birth. When they see the baby, they put their disputes aside and agree on the name Ben . In between, Joey helps another expectant mother, as she is in a dispute with the child's father and is therefore alone in the hospital. Rachel flirts openly with the doctor.
24	24	The love donors	The One Where Rachel Finds Out	May 18, 1995	Apr 17, 1997	Kevin S. Bright	Chris Brown
Joey signed up as a sperm donor to make some money. Since he has to abstain from the study outside of the study and he is embarrassed about the matter in itself, he does not tell his current partner about it and devotes himself completely to her without coming to a conclusion himself. Chandler accidentally tells Rachel on her birthday that Ross, who is meanwhile on a business trip to China , has been in love with her for a long time. After Rachel has realized her own feelings, she leaves her date and drives to the airport to pick Ross up and discuss their relationship with him. Ross doesn't end up alone, however.

season 2

No. ( total )	No. ( St. )	German title	Original title	First broadcast in the USA	German language first broadcast (D)	Director	script
25th	1	The souvenir	The One with Ross's New Girlfriend	21 Sep 1995	Apr 24, 1997	Michael Lembeck	Jeffrey Astrof & Mike Sikowitz
Since Rachel was not at the airport in time for Ross' departure to China to confess her love for him, she waits eagerly at the airport when he returns. When he arrives, however, he is not alone, as he met Julie at work in China. Rachel does not explain to Ross, however, but is pitied by the other friends and occasionally gossips about Julie, with whom she avoids contact. In desperation, Rachel gets involved with Paolo again for a short time. Phoebe cuts Joey and Chandler's hair. Convinced of the result, Monica also lets her cut her hair, with less success. During a visit to Joey's tailor , Chandler discovers that he is far more intrusive than appropriate when taking the measurements. He then has to inform Joey that this is not the normal process, as Joey assumed.
26th	2	Hard drinks and cool cowboys	The One with the Breast Milk	28 Sep 1995	May 15, 1997	Michael Lembeck	Adam Chase & Ira Ungerleider
Chandler and Joey feel uncomfortable while Carol breastfeeds Ben. Meanwhile, Ross tries to bring himself to taste breast milk . The other friends are also divided as to whether trying breast milk is natural or disgusting. Joey has problems with his part-time job in the department store because a colleague with a particularly masculine appearance and a cool cowboy outfit steals the show from him. Rachel continues to avoid Ross' new girlfriend. When Monica goes shopping with Julie, Rachel's jealousy increases, as Julie now "takes away" not only Ross, but also her best friend Monica. However, Monica assures Rachel of her friendship.
27	3	last minute panic	The One Where Heckles Dies	Oct 5, 1995	May 22, 1997	Kevin S. Bright	Michael Curtis & Gregory S. Malins
When the bitter and lonely neighbor Mr. Heckles dies and leaves his legacy to the residents of the apartment above him (Monica and Rachel), Chandler falls into a midlife crisis because he recognizes and believes many connections between himself and Mr. Heckles, including himself will die a lonely man Phoebe says during a conversation that she does not fully believe in the concept of biological evolution . The other friends find this strange, but Ross feels personally attacked because of his job and tries to convince Phoebe of it. Rachel wants to change some of the decoration in the apartment, but Monica doesn't like to see it.
28	4th	Revelations	The One with Phoebe's Husband	Oct 12, 1995	May 29, 1997	Gail Mancuso	Alexa boy
Phoebe confides in her friends that she has been married for some time. However, since it is only a fictitious marriage , she has never said anything about it to date. Since her formerly gay husband, who is now outgoing straight, wants to remarry, Phoebe divorces him again, which, however, affects her more than she thought. Ross is under pressure in his relationship because he is afraid of an intimate relationship because he has only met Carol intimately so far. Rachel uses this for an attempted sabotage of the relationship, which she fails, because after Joey's advice Ross and Julie get closer. Some secrets come to light in the conversations between the friends: Joey played as a supporting actor in a porno , Chandler has a third nipple , and after a lap on the terrace, Monica's underwear is now hanging on the telephone pole in the street.
29	5	Incorrectly connected	The One with Five Steaks and an Eggplant	Oct 19, 1995	June 5, 1997	Ellen Gittelsohn	Chris Brown
When an erotic voice on Chandler's answering machine begs a Bob to meet her again, Chandler takes the opportunity and lures the woman named Jade into a café, where he plays the comforter after no Bob shows up. The liaison doesn't last long, however, as Jade is still too attached to her old friend Bob. During birthday preparations and the celebration because of Monica's promotion, it is noticeable that Joey, Phoebe and Rachel are financially scarce in contrast to Monica, Ross and Chandler, which is why the latter three attend a concert alone after an argument. They get back together after Monica loses her job because of a misunderstanding.
30th	6th	Baby - Alone in New York	The One with the Baby on the Bus	Nov 2, 1995	June 12, 1997	Gail Mancuso	Betsy Borns
Chandler and Joey take care of Ben when Ross drives Monica to the hospital because of an allergic reaction and receives an unpleasant injection. With Ben as a magnet for women, Joey and Chandler get to know two women and are so absorbed in the conversation that they forget little Ben on a bus. When they look for the baby at the bus company, they are shown two babies, but unfortunately they cannot remember exactly what Ben looked like. To keep the loss a secret from Ross, they decide on a baby and bring it back. Luckily for Joey and Chandler, they have chosen the right baby because, among other things, Ben often starts crying when Monica picks him up. Phoebe gets paid competition from a professional musician at the Central Perk . Instead of playing after this, she goes outside the café and tries her luck there.
31	7th	Confession of a lover	The One Where Ross Finds Out	Nov 9, 1995	June 19, 1997	Peter Bonerz	Michael Borkow
Phoebe has been meeting Scott for some time, but Phoebe's annoyance is not getting really intimate, so she asks Joey for advice. Unfortunately, Scott's behavior turns out to be a scam. Rachel gets drunk on a date, as a result of which it comes to discussing the feelings with Ross and after some discussion they kiss. Chandler has gained weight due to his unsportsmanlike behavior, so Monica tries to train with him.
32	8th	The list of horrors	The one with the list	Nov 16, 1995	June 26, 1997	Mary Kay Place	Marta Kauffman & David Crane
After the confession of love and the kiss with Rachel, Ross is desperate. Finally he is so close to his great love Rachel, but he is still in a relationship with Julie. Chandler advises Ross to make a list of the pros and cons of the two lovers. Rachel gets her hands on a printed version of the list, gets angry and therefore the fresh love threatens to fade again. Ross tries everything to get Rachel to change her mind and even leaves Julie. Monica tries cooking creations with chocolate substitutes in order to keep her head above water financially.
33	9	Happy Christmas	The One with Phoebe's Dad	Dec 14, 1995	3rd July 1997	Kevin S. Bright	Jeffrey Astrof & Mike Sikowitz
After an argument with Rachel in which she accuses Ross of not taking any initiative, Ross tries to bribe the caretaker to fix the heating in Monica's apartment, which can no longer be regulated. However, this is impossible as it is Christmas Eve and repair parts cannot be delivered. Phoebe, on the other hand, learns from her grandmother where her birth father lives and drives there with Joey and Chandler. Monica bakes cookies, which instead of giving tips at Christmas to the postman and others, because she is broke, which is met with mixed feedback.
34	10	Caution, addiction!	The One with Russ	Jan. 4, 1996	July 10, 1997	Thomas Schlamme	Ira Ungerleider
Rachel wants to get over Ross for good. When she met a Russ, however, she did not notice that, in addition to his name, his appearance and character were very similar to that of Ross. Even Ross only realizes the resemblance when Chandler and Joey make fun of it. Monica goes out with Bobby, who Monica discovers, however, is an alcoholic. Together they try to defeat the addiction. Joey is offered a role in the soap opera "Days of our lives", but he would have to sleep with the woman who runs the casting.
35	11	The lesbian wedding	The One with the Lesbian Wedding	Jan. 18, 1996	July 17, 1997	Thomas Schlamme	Doty Abrams
Ross has just come to terms with the fact that his ex-wife Carol is now living with Susan when the two reveal to him that they want to get married. At the beginning Ross has objections to the lesbian wedding, but since he sees that the two are happy together, the wedding is still harmonious and he leads Carol to the altar. Monica takes the chance and organizes the catering. One of Phoebe's customers dies during the massage and her soul binds to her until the wedding. Rachel receives a visit from her mother, who is considering a divorce from Rachel's father.
36	12	Affengeil - part 1	The One After the Superbowl (Part 1)	Jan. 28, 1996	July 24, 1997	Michael Lembeck	Jeffrey Astrof & Mike Sikowitz
Ross finds out that his former house monkey Marcel has now become a movie star and plays a role in many commercials. Meanwhile, Joey has his first permanent series role in a soap opera and is overjoyed to finally have his own fan base. However, he has to realize that some fans can get quite annoying. He also realizes that dating his own stalker is not the best idea. Phoebe gets to know Rob and, after an offer from him, plays some pieces on the guitar for the children, which are more or less appropriate.
37	13	Affengeil - Part 2	The One After the Superbowl (Part 2)	Jan. 28, 1996	July 31, 1997	Michael Lembeck	Michael Borkow
Chandler is surprised when his former schoolmate Suzie, whom he used to tease stubbornly, suddenly shows a clear interest in him. Suzie, seeking retaliation for the teasing, lures Chandler into the laundry room of a restaurant, where she steals his clothes and leaves him naked and humiliated. Meanwhile, a fight develops between Monica and Rachel, because they cannot agree who can ask Jean-Claude Van Damme out on a date. Ross spends some time with Marcel while the set is in New York. Joey uses his chance and gets a mini role in the film.
38	14th	A lobster for Ross	The One with the Prom Video	Feb. 1, 1996	Aug 7, 1997	James Burrows	Alexa boy
Monica and Ross find an old family video and watch it with their friends, which is both very embarrassing. Since the video is from the time they graduated from high school and Monica was overweight at the time, Joey and Chandler make tons of "fat jokes". Meanwhile, Ross worries that Rachel, with whom he has been in love since he was a teenager, will find out too much about him. But the fact that Ross has loved her for so many years touches Rachel deeply, and she gives Ross his pros and cons for her and kisses him passionately. The two thus confirm Phoebe's Hummer theory, according to which the two belong together. After his successful steps in the film industry, Joey would like to thank Chandler for all the help and give him a gold bracelet, which he doesn't really like. Monica is still looking for a permanent job. Ross lends her money for the transition period.
39	15th	Ross and Rachel - Finally!	The One Where Ross and Rachel… You Know	Feb 8, 1996	Aug 14, 1997	Michael Lembeck	Michael Curtis & Gregory S. Malins
After many years of longing, Ross finally has a date with Rachel in a romantic Italian restaurant. However, he is held up at work and has to leave Rachel to wait alone. When Ross is finally done, he still meets Rachel and they spend a romantic night together in the museum. Monica does the catering for her parents' friend, Dr. Richard Burke, therefore with Phoebe as a waitress. Monica and Richard get closer. Joey and Chandler enjoy the quiet in their new armchairs in front of the television.
40	16	An ideal son-in-law	The One Where Joey Moves Out	Feb 15, 1996	Aug 21, 1997	Michael Lembeck	Betsy Borns
Monica manages to tell her parents that in the 20 years older and long-time family friend Dr. Richard Burke is in love. Since her parents would rather have Richard's son than son-in-law, Monica tries to find her parents in a favorable situation to convey the "terrible news" to them. Meanwhile, Chandler and Joey argue about banalities, and Joey decides to find her own apartment. Rachel and Phoebe think about tattoos, Phoebe pinching while Rachel has a red heart pricked on her hip.
41	17th	Chandler's new one	The One Where Eddie Moves In	Feb 22, 1996	Aug 28, 1997	Michael Lembeck	Adam Chase
Joey has put his plan to find his own apartment into practice. The initial joy about his own four walls is short-lived, however, as he soon misses the joint television hours and table football games with his best friend. When he decides to ask Chandler if he can move in with him again, he is horrified to find that his place in the flat has already been taken by Eddie. Monica is also not happy with the situation in the apartment across the street, as Ross now spends a lot of time with Rachel, which in some situations drives Monica to white heat. Phoebe gets further exposure to her music through a studio recording and music video of her song "Smelly Cat".
42	18th	Elevator to death	The One Where Dr. Ramoray Dies	21 Mar 1996	4th Sep 1997	Michael Lembeck	Acting: Michael Borkow Plot: Alexa Junge
Joey has finally got a permanent part in a soap opera, and plays his part brilliantly and with enthusiasm. However, when the authors learn that Joey has changed some of his texts, they write his role, Dr. Drake Ramoray, unceremoniously from the series. Joey's role takes the "elevator to death" by falling into an elevator shaft. Meanwhile, Rachel and Monica spend the night in their apartment with their friends, Ross and Richard. When the two women meet in the bathroom looking for a condom, they discover that there is only one left. Rachel wins the condom at a game and Monica has to postpone her romantic evening with Richard. Chandler's roommate Eddie is starting to act strangely.
43	19th	Through the wind	The One Where Eddie Won't Go	28 Mar 1996	Sep 11 1997	Michael Lembeck	Michael Curtis & Gregory S. Malins
Chandler is annoyed by his roommate Eddie and decides to kick him out. To get rid of him, he and Joey plans a trick to get Eddie out of the apartment. After Eddie leaves, Joey and Chandler move in together again. Meanwhile, Phoebe believes that men only harm her and that she would be much better off alone. When she convinces Rachel and Monica of this, it not only leads to arguments between Rachel and Ross, but also among the women.
44	20th	Ain't life bad	The One Where Old Yeller Dies	Apr 4, 1996	Sep 18 1997	Michael Lembeck	Acting: Adam Chase Plot: Michael Curtis & Gregory S. Malins
Phoebe realizes that the films she saw in her childhood don't always have the beautiful ending she remembers, but that her mother always ended the films prematurely. Meanwhile Rachel thinks about her life together with Ross and realizes that he has planned their future together much further. However, as Rachel prefers to live for the moment, a heated argument ensues between the two. Nevertheless, the two of them take care of Ben for a weekend together for the first time, so that Carol and Susan can get some rest. Ben says his first articulated words.
45	21st	In the name of manhood	The One with the Bullies	Apr 25, 1996	25 Sep 1997	Michael Lembeck	Sebastian Jones & Brian Buckner
Phoebe wants to get in touch with her father again and drives to her father's house with Joey and Rachel. When she arrives at the house, she finds that her father no longer lives there either, but has left his new wife and a son behind. Phoebe realizes that she has a lot in common with her half-brother Frank Junior and promises herself that she will develop a better relationship with him than with her other relatives. Ross and Chandler meanwhile take on two well-built guys who have occupied their regular couch in Central Perk .
46	22nd	Two parties for Rachel	The one with the two parties	May 2, 1996	Oct 2, 1997	Michael Lembeck	Alexa boy
It's Rachel's birthday and her friends have organized a birthday party for her. However, both Rachel's mother and father have announced their birthday. However, since the two are living in divorce, the friends organize two parties and spend the entire evening making sure that Rachel's parents don't meet.
47	23	Smallpox instead of love	The One with the Chicken Pox	May 9, 1996	Oct 9, 1997	Michael Lembeck	Brown almond
Phoebe is thrilled because her "Navy lover" Ryan is on vacation for two weeks and only wants to spend it with her. However, since Phoebe gets chickenpox, the romantic weeks threaten to fall through, but Ryan is not put off by the sight and the two spend two more wonderful weeks together. Joey starts working in the processing department under the fictional alias Josef under Chandler. But he causes a stir there and quickly drops the job. Richard accepts Monica's ticks while Ross dresses in uniform for Rachel.
48	24	Pink dreams	The One with Barry and Mindy's Wedding	May 16, 1996	Oct 16, 1997	Michael Lembeck	Acting: Brown Mandell Plot: Ira Ungerleider
Rachel goes to Barry's wedding for the second time, this time not as a bride, but as Mindy's bridesmaid. Since the wedding will take place at the same location as Rachel's planned wedding to Barry, Rachel has many déjà-vu experiences, but she decides not to be deterred and to stay until the end. Monica and Richard are about to split up because Monica wants children, while Richard is open to them but doesn't want them on his own. Chandler goes into the field of online dating and agrees with Phoebe's support to a meeting at the Central Perk , but where it turns out that the date is the well-known Janice. Joey is still looking for a new role in acting.

season 3

No. ( total )	No. ( St. )	German title	Original title	First broadcast in the USA	German language first broadcast (D)	Director	script
49	1	Fantasies	The One with the Princess Leia Fantasy	19 Sep 1996	Oct 23, 1997	Gail Mancuso	Michael Curtis & Gregory S. Malins
Monica has been badly battered and sleepless for days since breaking up with Richard, despite the best efforts of Phoebe and the others. She only sleeps with the knowledge that Richard is also badly, as her father tells her. Chandler and Janice are together again and, for Chandler's happy charisma, they all try to come to terms with the sometimes annoying Janice, which Joey in particular finds difficult. After a comment on the sex fantasy with Princess Leia from Star Wars , Ross discovers that the women are talking about the intimate details of their relationships. Ross's attempt to have a similar conversation with Chandler backfires.
50	2	Haste makes waste!	The One Where No One's Ready	26 Sep 1996	Oct 30, 1997	Gail Mancuso	Ira Ungerleider
Ross wants his friends to attend a lecture that is important to him in the museum. Several unplanned actions slip into his schedule, so that he becomes increasingly angry. While Rachel takes revenge on Ross with a provocative outfit for complaining about her slowness, Chandler and Joey argue about who is allowed to sit on the armchair. Monica is still mourning Richard and tries to contact him several times by phone, but this complicates everything.
51	3	Sweet desires	The One with the Jam	Oct 3, 1996	Nov 6, 1997	Kevin S. Bright	Wil Calhoun
Monica still mourns Richard and, to distract herself, begins to make jam, much to Joey's delight. However, her dissatisfaction does not change and she decides to have a child - she informs herself at a sperm bank. Ross and Rachel give Chandler advice on his relationship with Janice. Phoebe is accidentally pursued by her twin sister Ursula's stalker. When she confronts him, she feels sorry and since they both find each other sympathetic, they make an appointment.
52	4th	The other side of the tunnel	The One with the Metaphorical Tunnel	Oct 10, 1996	Nov 13, 1997	Steve Zuckerman	Alexa boy
Chandler receives additional relationship tips from Monica and Rachel. Janice's change goes down badly, however. Ross is concerned to see his son playing with a girl doll. His attempts to distract Ben with classic toys for boys fail. Phoebe tries out as Joey's agent. After an initial success, however, he becomes too clingy to her.
53	5	Erotic plans	The One with Frank Jr.	Oct 17, 1996	Nov 20, 1997	Steve Zuckerman	Scott Silveri & Shana Goldberg-Meehan
Phoebe gets a visit from her half-brother Frank Jr. She is very happy about the visit, but communication between the siblings is a bit bumpy at first. Ross compiles a list of famous women he would like to date and then meets Isabella Rossellini at the cafe . Joey sets up an entertainment center in Chandlers and his apartment.
54	6th	Back to the past	The One with the Flashback	Oct 31, 1996	Nov 27, 1997	Peter Bonerz	Marta Kauffman & David Crane
Janice asks the friends about their common past. In retrospect, it is shown how Phoebe moves out of Monica's house, while Joey gets to know the group for the first time, as he surprisingly moves in with Chandler. In a bar that will later become Central Perk , Monica and Chandler meet Rachel, whose wedding to Barry is coming up. Ross discovers that his wife, Carol, has become a lesbian and seeks conversation and comfort with Phoebe.
55	7th	Mad dreams	The One with the Race Car Bed	Nov 7, 1996	Dec. 4, 1997	Gail Mancuso	Seth Kurland
Joey begins teaching soap operas to an acting class, but gets into a conflict with one of his students about a casting. For Rachel's sake, Ross tries to get along better with her father little by little. Monica and Phoebe buy a new bed from Janice's ex-husband Garry. When they want to complain about a wrong delivery, Joey discovers Janice and her ex-husband kissing.
56	8th	Hurray, they are still alive!	The One with the Giant Poking Device	Nov 14, 1996	Dec 11, 1997	Gail Mancuso	Adam Chase
Chandler gives Janice a choice: him or her ex-husband. She chooses Garry and Chandler breaks up with her. Despite her toothache, Phoebe shies away from a visit to the dentist, as she suspects a connection between deaths around her and her previous visits to the dentist. When she finally goes there, she then checks everyone around her. Fortunately, everyone is fine. Both the "ugly naked man" opposite, who is nudged from the apartment under Joey's expert guidance, and Ben, who was cared for by Monica and Rachel and suffered a lump on his head.
57	9	Playing with the ball	The One with the Football	Nov 21, 1996	Jan. 8, 1998	Kevin S. Bright	Ira Ungerleider
This Thanksgiving, the friends are playing American football for the first time with six players . Monica and Ross have not played against each other since childhood, as their competition sometimes led to physical discomfort. Chandler, on the other hand, plays to distract himself from the breakup with Janice. Phoebe and Rachel are newcomers to this sport and are not taken for full at the game, but they are very happy about some successful actions.
58	10	Nibbles	The One Where Rachel Quits	Dec 12, 1996	Dec 18, 1997	Terry Hughes	Michael Curtis & Gregory S. Malins
At Christmas time, Joey does a casual job selling Christmas trees. After initial reluctance, Phoebe agrees to the sale, as every tree still fulfills its purpose in life when it dies. Shredding the trees that have turned brown goes too far, so the friends buy several of the trees as a surprise for Phoebe and use them to decorate the apartment. Rachel dares to step into the fashion industry and quits her job at the Central Perk . Ross breaks a young girl's leg in a collision in the stairwell. To make amends, he organized a small "space camp" with Joey and Chandler for the girl interested in space travel.
59	11	Which sister was it?	The One Where Chandler Can't Remember Which Sister	Jan. 9, 1997	Jan 15, 1998	Terry Hughes	Alexa boy
Rachel's first job in the fashion industry is different than expected. While talking negatively about the job at Monica, she runs into a Bloomingdale's employee named Mark, who arranges an interview for her. However, Ross suspects that with so much friendliness, Mark is more interested in Rachel as a person than as an employee and becomes jealous. Chandler gets drunk at Joey's birthday party and gets close to Mary Angela, a sister of Joey's. However, the next day he no longer knows which sister is which. Phoebe also has a short liaison, but with the noisy neighbor in the apartment through Monicas.
60	12	Annoying jealousy	The One with All the Jealousy	Jan. 16, 1997	Jan. 22, 1998	Robby Benson	Doty Abrams
The first week of work as the second secretary next to Mark begins for Rachel, whereby she is trained accordingly by Mark. Ross is afraid for his relationship from the experience with Carol and does not trust the situation. His jealousy manifests itself in gifts, visits and a barbershop quartet , all clearly evident in Rachel's workplace. Rachel, on the other hand, is not particularly fond of Ross caring for Ben with a single mother, as the mother was also the stripper at Chandler's cousin's bachelorette party . Monica meets the hobby poet Julio at work. After a poetry analysis by Phoebe, Monica served Julio from. Joey's performance for a Broadway musical goes well until it comes to dancing. The experience given in his résumé was not entirely true.
61	13	Nothing but friends?	The One Where Monica and Richard Are Just Friends	Jan. 30, 1997	Jan. 29, 1998	Robby Benson	Michael Borkow
Monica runs into Richard by chance in a video store and feels drawn to him again. They try a Friendship Plus , but when Richard goes on a date with another woman, it quickly becomes clear that there are still feelings involved in both of them. Phoebe meets up with the sports-loving Robert, who, however, unconsciously wears trousers that are too showy towards the other friends. Out of mutual interest, Rachel swaps her favorite book Little Women with Joey's favorite book Shining .
62	14th	Money or friendship	The One with Phoebe's ex-partner	Feb 6, 1997	Feb 5, 1998	Robby Benson	Wil Calhoun
Phoebe's former musical partner Leslie plays in the Central Perk and seeks contact with Phoebe, who blocks it. In the past they had fallen out because Leslie sold jingles , unlike Phoebe . After Phoebe gives in and plays her the song "Smelly Cat", Leslie turns it into a jingle and sells it, which hurts Phoebe very much. Chandler meets Ginger, and it turns out that she knows Joey. Last weekend, he accidentally threw her prosthetic leg into the fireplace instead of wood and piled up afterwards out of fear. When things get physical between Chandler and Ginger, she notices Chandler's third nipple and ends the romance in disgust. This prompts Chandler for surgical removal. Mark finds another job, but remains friends with Rachel because of their mutual interest in fashion. Ross also tries to show interest in Rachel's passion, but falls asleep while giving a lecture.
63	15th	Short circuit	The One Where Ross and Rachel Take a Break	Feb 13, 1997	Feb 12, 1998	James Burrows	Michael Borkow
Ross wants to surprise Rachel with dinner in the office on their anniversary together, as the two of them have barely been able to spend time together in the past few weeks because Rachel works from morning to night. With Ross in the office, however, she feels overwhelmed and when she comes home, they argue and Rachel suggests a break from the relationship. Offended, Ross moves to a bar to join Joey and Chandler. The two of them are there at the invitation of the pretty Chloe from the copy shop and wonder what if the conversation with her resulted in a threesome. Rachel, on the other hand, is home alone and asks Mark as a friend for help. Because Monica and Phoebe can't help Rachel because they are both on a double date with the ambassador Sergei and his interpreter Mischa. Mischa focuses on Monica so that Phoebe can't talk to Sergei. There is an argument and Mischa quits and leaves with Monica, while Phoebe stays with Sergei. Ross calls Rachel from the bar but hangs up when he learns of Mark's presence. Chloe notices Ross's bad mood and drags him onto the dance floor for a kiss.
64	16	The affair	The One with the Morning After	Feb 20, 1997	Feb 19, 1998	James Burrows	Marta Kauffman & David Crane
Ross wakes up in the apartment with Chloe, but asks her to leave after hearing a message from Rachel on the answering machine. On the urgent advice of Chandler and Joey, Ross does not tell Rachel about Chloe and instead tries to persuade anyone who may have known about Chloe to remain silent. When he comes across Rachel's secret admirer Gunther, who works at the Central Perk , he notices that it is too late. The subsequent violent and long argument, which the other friends overheard from Monica's room, ends in the separation of Rachel and Ross.
65	17th	Alone and abandoned	The One Without the Ski Trip	6th Mar 1997	Feb. 26, 1998	Sam Simon	Scott Silveri & Shana Goldberg-Meehan
Chandler starts smoking again. Since Rachel and Ross always start arguing after their breakup when they are in the same room, the rest of the friends have to decide again and again who to spend their time with. After dinner at Ross's, they decide to take Rachel to her sister's ski lodge for the weekend to compensate. In his loneliness, Ross seeks contact with Carol, who, however, is rather abrupt because of her anniversary with Susan. After the skiing group breaks down with the car, they call Ross, who drives off in Carol's car and helps them out. After another argument with Rachel, it is decided that the two want to behave civilly in the future when they have to do with each other, for the sake of the friendship of the other.
66	18th	How do I not catch a millionaire?	The One with the Hypnosis Tape	13 Mar 1997	5th Mar 1998	Robby Benson	Seth Kurland
Frank Junior, Phoebe's half-brother, stops by and introduces his fiancée Alice, who is over 20 years older than him. Frank convinces the initially skeptical Joey and Ross of his love for her, Phoebe, on the other hand, wants to protect her half-brother from making a mistake and speaks to Alice's conscience. After Rachel and Ross can at least stay in one room again, Chandler tries to quit smoking with the help of a hypnosis CD, but also adapts the female aspects of the voice on CD. Monica meets Pete, who is quite rich and flies with her to Rome on a date.
67	19th	Men without a chance	The One with the Tiny T-Shirt	27 Mar 1997	March 12 1998	Terry Hughes	Adam Chase
Joey gets a leading role in a play. His wife in the play is played by Kate. Kate is quite arrogant towards Joey and lets him ignore what Joey doesn't know and what he accepts as a challenge. After a passionate kiss in the play, which Kate does not seem averse, it turns out that Kate is with the director of the play. Ross gives Rachel things back from their relationship, including a T-shirt from him that she loves. When Rachel meets with Mark, she discovers after a kiss that she is not yet ready for a new romance. Monica thinks Pete is perfect, but doesn't feel drawn to him.
68	20th	Caught on fire	The One with the Dollhouse	Apr 10, 1997	19 Mar 1998	Terry Hughes	Wil Calhoun
After Kate received negative reactions, Joey goes out with Lauren, who is also on the set. The next day, after a disappointing acting performance while practicing the scene together, Joey spends the night with Kate. While Joey dumps Lauren, Kate thinks it's a one-off and stays with her boyfriend. Monica inherited a doll's house from a deceased aunt. However, she doesn't like Phoebe's imaginative ways and how she plays with the house. Therefore Phoebe builds her own doll house, which impresses the friends until it burns down. Chandler is dating Rachel's boss, Joanna, but is not taken with her and tries to somehow make her understand.
69	21st	A chicken and a duck	The One with a Chick and a Duck	Apr 17, 1997	26th Mar 1998	Michael Lembeck	Chris Brown
Pete buys an entire restaurant for Monica and offers her the head of the kitchen. She is delighted but hesitates because she doesn't want Pete to do this just because of his feelings for her. He assures her the opposite and claims to be dating other women, which Phoebe sees right through as a lie. Pete asks Phoebe not to reveal anything to Monica. When visiting the restaurant, however, it also clicks with Monica and she refuses the job. However, it comes to the kiss and finally she feels something for him too. Joey gets a chick as a pet, taken away from Kate's rejection. However, knowing nothing about raising a chick, Chandler takes it to a shelter a few days later. But instead of handing it in there, he comes home with the chick and a duck, because the animal shelter couldn't guarantee their lives. Both become part of the apartment. Ross is said to be on TV because of a fossil. Instead of keeping the appointment, he takes Rachel to the hospital because she was injured in a crash with Monica.
70	22nd	The choleric	The One with the Screamer	Apr 24, 1997	Apr 2, 1998	Peter Bonerz	Scott Silveri & Shana Goldberg-Meehan
The performance of Joey's play is coming up. In order not to turn up there alone, Ross brings Cailin with him as a date, while Rachel has Tommy with her. In a situation for two, Ross realizes that Tommy is quite a screamer when he's upset. The other friends, however, do not really want to believe this and rather assume that Ross is jealous. Ross looks for evidence and neglects Cailin, who leaves disappointed. The reviews of the listed piece are read hot off the press, but are quite harsh. The director therefore separates from Kate, who then has hours of conversation with Joey, who feels very connected to her. However, it turns out that she will be leaving New York. Phoebe was the only one who didn't see the piece because she was waiting for a complaint. Ultimately, Tommy is exposed when he yells at the chick that stained his hand.
71	23	Overdressed	The One with Ross's Thing	May 1, 1997	Apr 9, 1998	Shelley Jensen	Andrew Reich & Ted Cohen
Monica is very excited after seeing a bill for a ring at Pete. It turns out that he doesn't want to propose to her, but bought a martial arts training center to become the ultimate fighting champion. Phoebe dates Vince and Jason at the same time without both of them knowing of each other. She enjoys it until she has to decide who to get more serious about. However, when they happened to find out about each other, neither of them would benefit Phoebe. Ross discovers a skin abnormality that even dermatologists cannot explain. A guru eventually removes them.
72	24	Fighting games	The One with the Ultimate Fighting Champion	May 8, 1997	Apr 16, 1998	Robby Benson	Acting: Scott Silveri & Shana Goldberg-Meehan Plot: Mark J. Kunerth & Pang-Ni Landrum
After Pete lost several fights, Monica can't watch him getting hurt again and again. So she gives him a choice: fight or her. Pete doesn't want to change himself that much and so the breakup occurs. Phoebe sets up Ross and her good friend Bonnie after getting permission from Rachel. Rachel finds out, however, that Bonnie is no longer bald and looks pretty in her eyes. Ross finds her pretty too and starts a relationship. Chandler's boss, Doug, likes to express his appreciation for a job with a pat on the buttocks. Chandler doesn't quite know how to deal with it.
73	25th	Decision on the beach	The One at the Beach	May 15, 1997	Apr 23, 1998	Pamela Fryman	Acting: Adam Chase Plot: Pang-Ni Landrum & Mark J. Kunerth
Phoebe finds out that her parents' former good friend lives on the beach. Through friends, she comes to an accommodation on the same beach, so a beach weekend is popular. While Phoebe visits the woman and hears stories from her about her parents, she discovers a recent photo that could show her father today. She wants to talk to the woman about it the next day. Meanwhile, the friends are having fun and playing strip poker when Bonnie unexpectedly joins them. This annoys Rachel, as it interrupts her flirtation with Ross, whom she is trying to fill up. Rachel encourages Bonnie in private that she would look very good bald. However, the shave is not to Ross's taste, which is why Rachel then confronts Rachel. She admits her feelings for him, although she still cannot forgive him for sleeping with another woman during their break from the relationship. There is a kiss. Rachel and Bonnie then wait in their rooms for Ross, who now has to make a decision. Phoebe sneaks into her parents' friend's apartment, where it turns out that the person in the photo is not her father. However, the woman claims that she is Phoebe's mother.

Season 4

No. ( total )	No. ( St. )	German title	Original title	First broadcast in the USA	German language first broadcast (D)	Director	script
74	1	Jellyfish agony	The One with the Jellyfish	25 Sep 1997	Nov 24, 1998	Shelley Jensen	Wil Calhoun
Ross breaks up with Bonnie that night out of decency. When he finally comes to Rachel at 5 a.m., Rachel gives him an 18-page letter (front and back written on) and wants to know what he thinks about its contents. However, Ross falls asleep reading and the next morning answers a 50:50 question from Rachel with "I do" because he is embarrassed to fall asleep, and Rachel is overjoyed with the answer. However, after reading the letter, he realizes that Rachel believes that Ross is 100% responsible for their last breakup. However, he is initially ready to let the matter rest, as he cares about the relationship with Rachel. However, since Rachel continues to mess around on the matter, Ross breaks the collar and he tells her that he sees part of her guilt with her too. This promptly leads to another separation. Phoebe no longer wants any contact with her birth mother, as she has not played a role in her life up to now and, because of her behavior, does not need to play in the future either. However, her mother visits her at Central Perk and Phoebe finally agrees to eat together. After weird behavior by Monica, Chandler and Joey, they confess that Monica was stung by a jellyfish while on vacation at the beach. Due to the pain and a documentary he had seen, Chandler urinated on the sting there after Monica and Joey couldn't bring themselves to bear. All three of them are very embarrassed about this.
75	2	The reincarnated cat	The One with the Cat	Oct 2, 1997	Dec 1, 1998	Shelley Jensen	Jill Condon & Amy Toomin
Chandler and Joey want to sell the entertainment center built by Joey. After the first attempts fail, Joey climbs into his building in front of another interested party to demonstrate its size. Unfortunately, the alleged prospect locks him up there and then steals everything of value from the apartment. Chandler and Joey therefore have to reorganize their interior and swap the entertainment center for a canoe with a bench. Monica is dating Chip, who was popular in high school. When it turns out that he is mentally still at the level of a high school student, Monica shoots him down again, which initially angered Rachel pleased. Phoebe recognizes the ghost of her deceased foster mother in a run-up cat. When leaflets appear from the missing cat from a little girl, Ross suggests that the cat be returned. However, the friends react defiantly because they don't like Ross being always right. Ross tries to talk Phoebe into conscience. Due to her family situation, she is attached to the cat and demands an apology from Ross, so Ross apologizes in the interests of their friendship.
76	3	Bondage	The one with the cuffs	Oct 9, 1997	Dec 8, 1998	Peter Bonerz	Seth Kurland
Monica and Phoebe get a catering contract from Monica's mother. When Monica loses a glued-on fingernail while cooking, her mother reveals her plan B: frozen lasagna. Monica is offended by her mother's lack of trust in her abilities, but thinks back and cooks another dish in good time, which convinces all guests. Chandler meets Rachel's boss Joanna and something develops in contrast to the first date. Rachel sees her career in jeopardy and tells Chandler to break up. Chandler carries this out as a return carriage to the bondage games popular with Joanna. Joey runs into a dictionary seller at the front door, but can only afford one volume. Since then he has tried to steer the friends' conversations to topics with "V" without really having any success.
77	4th	Man dance	The One with the Ballroom Dancing	Oct 16, 1997	Dec 15, 1998	Gail Mancuso	Andrew Reich & Ted Cohen
Phoebe meets a nice guy at work and kisses him spontaneously. The boss comes in at that moment and promptly fires her for her unprofessional behavior. Rachel gets into trouble from caretaker Treeger for her living behavior. When Joey stands up for her, Treeger threatens to expel Monica and Rachel, as they are not legally allowed to live in the apartment under the existing conditions. To calm down, Joey practices dancing with Treeger so that he can go to a ball. Chandler wants to terminate his gym membership as he has not used it in several years. Ross comes to support, but since the resigning person is a pretty woman, Chandler and Ross both come home as members of the gym.
78	5	Three is one too many	The One with Joey's New Girlfriend	Oct 30, 1997	Dec 22, 1998	Gail Mancuso	Michael Curtis & Gregory S. Malins
Joey's out on a date and she's dating Kathy. Chandler realizes that he gets along very well with her and tries to keep a distance from her so as not to arouse romantic feelings. Ross and Rachel try to make each other jealous of new partners. However, Ross' partner only uses him to babysit, while Rachel's partner is still in high school and steals them on top of that. Phoebe catches a cold and is very enthusiastic about the change in voice. After her recovery, she tries to get infected again as soon as possible, but instead Monica catches a cold.
79	6th	The velvet rabbit	The One with the Dirty Girl	Nov 6, 1997	Dec 29, 1998	Shelley Jensen	Scott Silveri & Shana Goldberg-Meehan
Monica gets the chance to cater at a funeral, with Phoebe helping her. It's so harmonious that the two of them want to work together more often in the future. Chandler developed feelings for Kathy and bought her a rare book for her birthday. In order not to embarrass Joey, however, Joey gives it to her. However, Kathy notices that Joey has no idea about the book and speaks to Chandler about it. Ross is dating a pretty woman from his department whom he has always seen as unreachable for himself. However, when he goes to see her, it turns out that her apartment is extremely messy, which is an absolute no-go for Ross, so he ends the romance. Rachel manages to solve a crossword puzzle more or less independently.
80	7th	Treason among friends	The One Where Chandler Crosses the Line	Nov 13, 1997	Jan. 5, 1999	Kevin S. Bright	Adam Chase
Joey and Kathy don't date each other exclusively, so he also has a date with Casey. The car breaks down and Kathy, who wants to visit Joey, finds Chandler alone in the apartment. On the spur of the moment, she cuts his hair because he has not kept his appointment at the hairdresser, and then there are several kisses. However, plagued by guilt no longer happens. Chandler doesn't want to hurt Joey under any circumstances, so he wants to check off the kisses with Kathy as a one-time thing and because of a bad conscience he buys new inventory for the apartment, which was previously bare because of the robbery. However, Kathy breaks up with Joey and Chandler confesses everything to Joey, which disappoints and annoys him very much. Ross digs out his keyboard and plays for the first time in front of other people the pieces he composed as a child. While most find the pieces horrific, but considerately not expressing them, Phoebe considers Ross to be extremely talented and ahead of his time. She even shies away from making music again because she can't keep up with Ross. Therefore, he deliberately plays a bad piece and then quits playing so that Phoebe can find her musical track again.
81	8th	Chandler in the box	The One with Chandler in a Box	Nov 20, 1997	Jan. 12, 1999	Peter Bonerz	Michael Borkow
The relationship between Chandler and Joey remains very strained, and Joey diligently ignores Chandler. This only changes when Chandler, analogous to Joey's stay in the entertainment center, allows himself to be locked in a box and makes no sound. Kathy, however, draws her conclusions, does not want to destroy the friendship between the two and therefore separates from Chandler, who is not allowed to make a sound from his box. Moved by the scene, Joey forgives both Chandler and Kathy so the relationship can continue. When preparing for Thanksgiving, ice splinters land in Monica's eye. The attending physician is none other than Dr. Richard Burke's son Timothy. This one has just separated and spontaneously comes along to the friends' celebration. There is a kiss with Monica, who, however, feels reminded of his father and breaks the whole thing off.
82	9	Make the bears dance	The One Where They're Going to Party!	Dec 11, 1997	Jan. 19, 1999	Peter Bonerz	Andrew Reich & Ted Cohen
Phoebe and Monica get a van for the catering. While Phoebe is getting the next job, a restaurant owner, whose restaurant Monica has written a negative review for, offers Monica the job of head chef. After an argument, Phoebe also gives the green light because she doesn't want to stand in the way of Monica's long-cherished dream. Rachel is applying for a higher position in the company, but is portrayed poorly by Joanna in the interview because she does not want to lose her as an assistant. Rachel threatens to quit, so Joanna promises her a newly created position directly below her with her own office and more salary. When Rachel comes to work the next day full of anticipation, she hears that Joanna passed away that night. Unfortunately, there is no written proof of their agreed promotion. Ross and Chandler want to party with a friend from days gone by. But when he cancels, they go out with Joey. All three find that their interests have shifted from partying to other areas.
83	10	Just a little adventure	The One with the Girl from Poughkeepsie	Dec 18, 1997	Jan. 26, 1999	Gary Halvorson	Scott Silveri
Monica is hated by her employees, as the previous head chef was very popular with them and sometimes even had family ties. In order to be able to defend herself, although she rather avoids conflicts, she seems to employ Joey as a waiter in order to fire him at a good opportunity and thus be able to set an example. Joey discusses a corresponding text with her, but when the time comes, he does not play along because he is too happy about the amount of the tip earned. But when he overhears Monica being bullied, he lets himself be fired, which makes life easier for Monica. Rachel doesn't want to be alone anymore, so Chandler sets her up with one of his work colleagues, who likes her and at the same time likes him from all the offers. Since Chandler said that Rachel was not looking for a fixed relationship, various people invited him or gave him things so that he could set them up. When Rachel hears about it, she is mad at Chandler and wants to stay single. Ross meets a woman on the train who lives more than two hours from his apartment, which exhausts him. When he wants to end it with her, he falls asleep on the train and wakes up again in Montreal . Phoebe composes a song for Christmas that makes it difficult for her to find a rhyme for the names of Rachel and Chandler.
84	11	The seven zones of a woman	The one with Phoebe's uterus	Jan. 8, 1998	Feb. 2, 1999	David Steinberg	Seth Kurland
Phoebe's half-brother Frank Jr. and Alice got married and now want a child together. After the medical examination it turns out that they need a surrogate mother to carry their child, so they turn to Phoebe. She is very surprised, but agrees to do so despite the concerns of her other friends and her mother. The rash is a puppy she got from her mother and from which she separates three days later. Chandler and Kathy's relationship is going well, but nothing happens sexually as Chandler is concerned that he won't be able to keep up with Joey, who was with her before. However, after a conversation with Monica and Rachel, Chandler overcomes himself. However, the whole thing is only really successful after a second conversation, in which Monica enthusiastically explains the seven zones of a woman. Joey starts a part-time job as a museum guide. At lunch he notices that there is a separate distribution of seats depending on the activity in the museum. Joey is therefore disappointed when Ross does not sit down with him. In retrospect, Ross feels sorry for that, so the next day he questions the seating arrangement with a pathetic speech.
85	12	Everything is relative	The one with the embryos	Jan 15, 1998	Feb 9, 1999	Kevin S. Bright	Jill Condon & Amy Toomin
Phoebe are given five embryos as a surrogate mother. When a pregnancy test later turns out positive, everyone is very happy. Especially since the lawsuit has used up all of Frank Jr. and Alice's savings. From a normal conversation between friends, a little bet develops as to who knows whom better. The result is a game in which Ross is the moderator and prepares the questions. The stakes swing higher and higher. In the end, Rachel and Monica demand as a win that Joey and Chandler get rid of their pets, as the rooster in particular wakes the women far too early. Joey and Chandler demand the exchange of the apartments as a profit. The two win when Rachel and Monica cannot name Chandler's profession. Despite protests, the betting debt is redeemed.
86	13	Gray theory	The One with Rachel's Crush	Jan. 29, 1998	Sep 1 2001	Dana DeVally Piazza	Shana Goldberg-Meehan
Rachel's department is closing, so she is now working in the personal care department. After initially having older customers, she met Joshua there, who she is enthusiastic about. Since he's just separated and shows no interest, Rachel tries for a date on her own for the first time. Chandler and Ross attend a play with Kathy in one of the leading roles. After erotic scenes, Chandler questions her loyalty in a subsequent argument, even though she says that this is her job. After several days of radio silence, Chandler suddenly visits her to apologize. When he catches her red-handed with an actor, the relationship is over. Monica misses being a host, as the meeting point remains her former apartment even after the apartment changes. Therefore, she is furnishing her current apartment differently and renovating the floor.
87	14th	Dead fish stinks!	The One with Joey's Dirty Day	Feb 5, 1998	Sep 1 2001	Peter Bonerz	Wil Calhoun
Chandler comes to terms with the end of his relationship and spends a lot of time in sweatpants at his apartment. To help him while Joey and Ross are busy, the three women take him to a strip club. Ultimately, however, Chandler uses his own imagination by imagining that he is alone with many naked women. Rachel wants to take every chance at Joshua, so she transfers her boss's niece, Emily, and goes to a club to see Joshua there, but it doesn't work. Ross helps Rachel out and goes to a screening with Emily. The two get on so well that they begin a romance. Joey comes back from a fishing trip and, after oversleeping, has to go to work quickly, even though he has no shower. On the set, he secretly uses his colleague Charlton Heston's shower to get rid of the fishy stink. Heston catches him doing it and admits that every actor gets to the point of thought that you think you stink.
88	15th	Help, she's back!	The One with All the Rugby	Feb. 26, 1998	8 Sep 2001	James Burrows	Acting: Wil Calhoun Plot: Andrew Reich & Ted Cohen
Emily and Ross meet friends of hers who invite them to a rugby game. Although Ross has no idea about this sport, he accepts the invitation to show Emily that he is quite capable of such a sport. In the game, he bravely fights himself to the end, but his whole body hurts. Chandler runs into the newly divorced Janice, who is very affectionate. In order to part with her, he comes up with the excuse that he has to fly to Yemen for work . However, Janice follows him step by step, so that he actually has to buy a plane ticket. Monica realizes that she doesn't know how a single switch works in the apartment. She uses all means to find out the function, but fails despite the broken walls.
89	16	The club of rivets	The one with the fake party	19 Mar 1998	Sep 15 2001	Michael Lembeck	Acting: Shana Goldberg-Meehan & Scott Silveri Plot: Alicia Sky Varinaitis
Rachel is still too shy to ask Joshua out on a date. Since Emily will be flying back to London the next day, ending the two-week romance, Rachel invites Joshua to a surprise party and uses Emily's departure as an excuse. Ross actually had other plans, but despite all his attempts, he and Emily stay at the party and do nothing together. Rachel doesn't find the courage to ask at the party either, so she offers up all of her seduction techniques, such as different outfits, spin the bottle and cheerleading . When, in addition to the other attempts, taking off the bra with the T-shirt on does not really work, she is depressed and finally confesses her affection to Joshua. Although he initially leaves the party believing it will be too soon after his divorce, he returns and begins a relationship with Rachel. Phoebe eats meat at the party despite being a vegetarian because her taste has changed a lot since she was pregnant. When she then reproaches herself, Joey offers that he could eat a vegetarian diet for the time of her pregnancy so that the balance of animals killed remains the same.
90	17th	The free porn	The One with the Free Porn	26th Mar 1998	22 Sep 2001	Michael Lembeck	Acting: Richard Goodman Plot: Mark J. Kunerth
Ross realizes how much he likes Emily, so he follows her to the airport and watches her boarding, in line with Monica's wishful thinking. When he tells Emily that he loves her, she only replies with a hug and a "thank you" and gets on the plane. Ross lies bent on the bed in his apartment when Emily calls him and says that she was emotionally overwhelmed and now has to choose between him and someone else in London. To show her how serious he is, Ross flies to London. There he realizes that she is not in her apartment overnight, so he imagines her with the other. However, Emily has flown to New York to surprise Ross again and to confess her love. Everything is only cleared up after a phone call. During a medical check-up, Phoebe is told that she is pregnant with triplets. Alice and Frank Jr. are thrilled about this, but have to make financial security plans, with Phoebe looking to help them by setting up a self-employed masseuse. Joey and Chandler surprisingly received a television signal with pornographic content without knowing how and without paying for it. Therefore, they do not want to switch off the television because otherwise they fear the loss of the signal, which, however, increasingly affects life in the apartment and in everyday life. Rachel is meanwhile happy with Joshua.
91	18th	Give the child a name	The One with Rachel's New Dress	Apr 2, 1998	29 Sep 2001	Gail Mancuso	Acting: Jill Condon & Amy Toomin Plot: Andrew Reich & Ted Cohen
While Phoebe tries on a drum instead of the guitar during pregnancy, Alice visits her and asks her to choose the name for the third child. When Joey and Chandler find out about this, they go to great lengths to make their own names stand out on Phoebe. Unable to make up her mind, Chandler changes strategy and describes his own name as a punishment. He announces that his name will be legally changed, so Phoebe wants to show him that the name is quite beautiful, and wants to name the child as well, if Chandler keeps his name. It turns out that's how he planned this from the start. Monica cooks for Rachel so she'll look good on her date with Joshua. You have to pack the food though as Joshua is terrified of the birds in the house. They go to his parents' house, who are going on a trip, and Rachel puts on lovely nightwear. When the parents are at home and see them that way, she has to declare it new fashion and go to dinner in the outfit. While Emily spends time with Susan in London, Ross becomes paranoid about his history with Carol and Susan.
92	19th	Swap kiss for apartment	The One with All the Haste	Apr 9, 1998	Oct 6, 2001	Kevin S. Bright	Wil Calhoun & Scott Silveri
Monica and Rachel find out more and more how much they miss their old apartment. When Rachel comes in possession of two season tickets for the New York Knicks , cheered on by Chandler and Joey, they attempt an exchange, which is rejected. If you play again you will lose your tickets. While Joey and Chandler watch a game, the women unceremoniously rearrange the furnishings in the two apartments and present the two men with a fait accompli. They offset the protest by Rachel and Monica kissing in front of their eyes for a minute. Phoebe admits that this was her idea. After the first six weeks of their relationship, Ross no longer wants Emily to spend so little time with him. So he spontaneously asks her if she would like to move in with him. She says frankly that such a significant step would only be possible in the future if you plan and marry together for your whole life. Overwhelmed by their own spontaneity and their feelings, the two get engaged. The friends are surprised, but happy for both of them.
93	20th	Resolute	The One with All the Wedding Dresses	Apr 16, 1998	Oct 13, 2001	Gail Mancuso	Acting: Michael Curtis & Gregory S. Malins Plot: Adam Chase
Ross and Emily want to get married in a month, as the church where the ceremony is to take place because Emily's parents were married there will later be demolished. Rachel is only now really realizing that the wedding is going to happen. Because of panic at the end of the day , she practically proposes to Joshua, which confuses him after just four dates and ultimately results in a breakup. To cheer Rachel up, she, Monica, Phoebe, and she wear wedding dresses. Monica got this idea after picking up Emily's dress. Joey gets used to a loud snore. Under pressure from Chandler, he goes to a clinic for help. Chandler accompanies him and meets Marjorie there.
94	21st	They kissed and they hit each other	The One with the Invitation	Apr 23, 1998	Oct. 20, 2001	Peter Bonerz	Seth Kurland
Emily and Ross write the invitations for the wedding and have to decide who to invite and who not. This is particularly true of Rachel because of her history with Ross. Ross relived some key moments in his friendship with Rachel and decides to invite her over. When Rachel receives the invitation, she too experiences key moments of their friendship and has to decide whether to accept the invitation.
95	22nd	The best best man ever	The One with the Worst Best Man Ever	Apr 30, 1998	Nov 3, 2001	Peter Bonerz	Acting: Michael Curtis & Gregory S. Malins Plot: Seth Kurland
Joey is said to be Ross' best man since Chandler was the best man at the first wedding. He organizes a bachelorette party with a stripper who also stays with him overnight. The next morning he realizes that the ring is missing. They initially suspect the stripper, but it turns out the duck swallowed the ring. A doctor retrieves the ring and Ross decides that both Joey and Chandler should be his best man at the wedding. Phoebe has more and more mood swings and, towards the end, the first contractions, which makes it difficult for Monica and Rachel to deal with her, who organize a baby shower for her .
96	23	Finally a wedding? - Part 1	The One with Ross's Wedding (Part 1)	May 7, 1998	Nov 10, 2001	Kevin S. Bright	Michael Borkow
Monica, Ross, Chandler and Joey fly to London, while Phoebe and Rachel stay in New York. Unfortunately, everything does not go smoothly with the implementation of the wedding, as the demolition of the church in which the wedding is to take place has already begun. While Ross only sees marriage in itself, these framework conditions and details are very important to Emily, which is why she is thinking about postponing the wedding. Ross gets his head straight about Emily's attitude towards Monica and adorns the already partially torn church in a romantic way so that Emily holds on to the wedding. During this time, Joey and Chandler explore London, but while Joey enthusiastically comes out as a tourist in public and behaves accordingly, Chandler is rather embarrassed. Rachel stiffened on the thought that she loves Ross and has to tell him, so she packs her things and flies to London, although Phoebe strongly advises against it.
97	24	Finally a wedding? - Part 2	The One with Ross's Wedding (Part 2)	May 7, 1998	Nov 10, 2001	Kevin S. Bright	Acting: Shana Goldberg-Meehan & Scott Silveri Plot: Jill Condon & Amy Toomin
After just a few days in London, Joey was homesick until he turned to an English woman. Chandler, whose speech at dinner the night before the wedding was received humorlessly by many guests, ends up in bed with Monica, who gets drunk because of her parents' behavior and her own existence as a single. They keep this a secret from the others, but plan to repeat it. Phoebe warns Joey on the phone about the arriving Rachel, who is also told by another passenger on the plane at the same time that her plan is wrong. When Rachel arrives, however, she just congratulates Ross without mentioning anything of her love. Ross' parents argue with Emily's parents about the wedding bill until Ross settles the dispute. Everything is romantic at the wedding, until Ross accidentally says “Rachel” instead of “Emily” at the wedding.

Season 5

No. ( total )	No. ( St. )	German title	Original title	First broadcast in the USA	German language first broadcast (D)	Director	script
98	1	Honeymoon with the other	The One After Ross Says Rachel	Sep 24 1998	Nov 17, 2001	Kevin S. Bright	Seth Kurland
The wedding and the subsequent dinner will continue, but in a tense mood. After a heated argument with Emily, Ross wants to leave her alone for a while, but when he goes back to her room, she has already disappeared through the window. So he gives her father the message for her that he will be waiting for her at the airport because of the start of the honeymoon . While Joey continues to cling to the bridesmaid, Chandler and Monica try to find some privacy as inconspicuously as possible, but fail every time - even on the flight back they fail. While the other friends are already on the flight home, Rachel is still looking for a suitable return flight. She meets the waiting Ross, who invites her to fly with him on the honeymoon, because the trip has already been paid for, Ross needs some distraction and Emily has not yet shown up. When Rachel is already going to the plane, Ross turns around again and sees Emily. This draws its conclusions from what has been seen and leaves the airport. Ross tries to follow her, but loses sight of her while Rachel sits alone on the plane to Greece.
99	2	Help the babies come	The One with All the Kissing	Oct 1, 1998	Nov 24, 2001	Gary Halvorson	Wil Calhoun
Rachel returns from vacation with mixed feelings. Monica continues to advise against revealing her feelings to Ross. However, when Rachel meets the dejected Ross, who is opening a packet of cut roses that he had sent to Emily in a healthy state, she shoots down her date Dave and wants to confess her feelings to Ross. Despite Monica's objection, it finally comes to that, with Ross taking the revelation relatively well and even laughing with her. Chandler and Monica continue to use every minute in twos, but are caught briefly kissing. Chandler takes the initiative and also kisses Rachel and Phoebe to distract from Monica. Since Phoebe was not in London, the friends want to make a trip to Atlantic City to compensate, but Phoebe's water's sac bursts shortly before leaving.
100	3	Hurray, the triplets are here	The One Hundredth	Oct 8, 1998	Dec 1, 2001	Kevin S. Bright	Marta Kauffman & David Crane
Phoebe gives birth to a boy and two girls healthy, but the names remain Frank Jr. Jr., Leslie, and Chandler. Everything went as planned at the birth, despite a change in medical staff. Rachel organizes a double date for herself and Monica, which ultimately blocks them in order to be exclusive with Chandler, which the others still don't know. Joey takes some video recordings as a reminder until he is examined for pain. He is being treated for kidney stones while the triplets are being born, with Ross at his side.
101	4th	Hard condition	The One Where Phoebe Hates PBS	Oct 15, 1998	Dec 8, 2001	Shelley Jensen	Michael Curtis
Emily and Ross finally manage to establish direct contact with each other. Since Ross definitely cannot move to London because of his son Ben, Emily makes one condition that she comes to New York and works on the relationship with Ross: he is no longer allowed to see Rachel. Ross is torn but ultimately agrees. Monica and Chandler continue to live out their secret relationship, including small arguments. The other friends, however, notice that at least Monica meets someone. Joey takes calls on live TV at a fundraiser. Phoebe's call about the donation brings him into the transmitted picture, since your donation leads to the donation amount of the last campaign being exceeded.
102	5	Finally alone!	The One with the Kips	Oct 29, 1998	Dec 15, 2001	Dana DeVally Piazza	Scott Silveri
Monica and Chandler are tired of the game of hide and seek and want to spend a weekend for two. They claim to the others that they are each traveling alone for work. The weekend doesn't turn out as romantic, however, after Monica tries to switch rooms several times while Chandler found something interesting on TV. Chandler thinks their relationship will be over after that, as he's not used to continuing a relationship after a simple argument. But Monica convinces him that disputes are also part of a relationship. From the individual statements of the two, however, Joey recognizes their partnership and is sworn to silence by them. Ross tells Rachel of Emily's condition, which offends and annoys her. Everyone worries about the going on with the group, as there has been a similar case in the past with Chandler's former roommate Kip. After a failed relationship with Monica, he was more and more excluded, although he was previously an integral part of the group. To reduce Rachel's fear of it, Ross tells her that he, not her, will voluntarily distance himself.
103	6th	A yeti in the basement	The One with the Yeti	Nov 5, 1998	Dec 22, 2001	Gary Halvorson	Alexa boy
Ross wants to meet Emily as much as possible, so he wants to both move into a new apartment and buy the new furniture with her. At a dinner with friends, however, he realizes that it cannot be done without Rachel and that the friendship of all six would suffer if he accepted Emily's condition. During the phone call, however, Emily makes it clear that she cannot completely trust Ross in this case, so their marriage has no future. Phoebe receives a fur coat from her mother and finds herself in a bind. She likes the coat very much and it is comfortable to wear, but she finds the death of animals reprehensible for items of clothing. Ultimately, she gives up the coat. In the dark basement, Monica and Rachel meet a man with a beard and thick hair, whom they mistake for some kind of Yeti . However, he turns out to be the eloquent Danny who takes Rachel out to dinner after his shave.
104	7th	No party without Rachel	The One Where Ross Moves In	Nov 12, 1998	Dec 29, 2001	Gary Halvorson	Perry Rein & Gigi McCreery
Ross moves in with Joey and Chandler in search of a new apartment for the transition period. They soon support him in his search to get rid of his annoying habits. When they persuade him to get a rather small apartment, which is directly available, they then feel guilty and on the phone, when the landlord calls them as a reference, they talk pretty badly about Ross, so that he is rejected and they don't look bad Friends need to feel. Nothing else happened after Rachel's first date with Danny, although they often meet in the hallway. When Danny gives a party and invites her, she cancels to get the upper hand, but then goes to the party. The restaurant Monica works at is inspected by a meticulous sanitation officer named Larry, but she gets almost full marks for her neatness. Phoebe finds his manner and power of closing grocery stores when there is a health hazard attractive and manages to get him to ask her number. When, after the initial euphoria, places that Phoebe likes and where she was or wanted to eat with him are closed, it annoys her a bit, especially when it comes to the Central Perk .
105	8th	Fatal confession	The One with All the Thanksgivings	Nov 19, 1998	Jan. 5, 2002	Kevin S. Bright	Gregory S. Malins
After a filling Thanksgiving meal, old stories of the festival are unearthed. As every year, Chandler says that he found out about his parents' separation and homosexuality, as well as his father's cheating that day. Phoebe tells of her previous incarnations, which spent Thanksgiving in the hospital and each lost an arm there. Two consecutive stories tell of the first meeting of Monica and Chandler at their parents' house, when Chandler described Monica as fat. At the second meeting of the two, Monica lost weight, which Chandler found attractive. As Monica tries desperately to appear seductive, a knife falls to the floor and severed the tip of a toe from Chandler. In both stories, Ross looks in vain for Rachel's attention. Joey recounts the day he stuck his head in the turkey to scare Chandler. In the present, Monica is repeating this experiment for Chandler, who then says "I love you" for the first time.
106	9	Who with whom?	The One with Ross's Sandwich	Dec 10, 1998	Jan. 12, 2002	Gary Halvorson	Andrew Reich & Ted Cohen
Joey's reputation suffers from Monica and Chandler's secrecy as he has to find an explanation for many things to keep them out of the line of fire. This goes well until a nude picture of Monica gets into Rachel's fingers. The new excuse is that Monica and Joey had a one-off deal in London and she has wanted a second round with him ever since. Now it is Monica's reputation that is suffering. Phoebe is taking a literary class to educate herself as she has never been to high school. Rachel accompanies her so that she is not alone. Since she doesn't take the lessons seriously, she switches to Monica, who in turn takes the lessons too seriously. Phoebe is not happy with either of them. At work, Ross's boss ate his sandwich, which leads to a fit of anger on his part, so he is released from work and visits a therapist.
107	10	Fireball	The One with the Inappropriate Sister	Dec 17, 1998	Jan. 19, 2002	Dana DeVally Piazza	Shana Goldberg-Meehan
After a date with Danny, Rachel meets his sister in his apartment. However, she feels the close behavior of the siblings is out of place and ends the matter with him. Phoebe collects donations for the needy in the run-up to Christmas. However, since her donation bin has been misused as a garbage can, among other things, she is far less friendly in contact with people. Therefore she has to stop collecting at this point soon. Ross is boring so he wants to support Joey with a schedule for writing a play. However, Joey does not get along well with this discipline and instead invents the game of fireball with Chandler.
108	11	The good intentions	The One with All the Resolutions	Jan. 7, 1999	Jan. 22, 2002	Joe Regalbuto	Acting: Suzie Villandry Plot: Brian Boyle
At the New Year, the friends kiss each other because officially neither of them is on a date. Ross realizes his resolution that he wants to try something new every day and buys leather pants. This turns out to be a big mistake on an evening date when he can't put them back on after undressing in the bathroom. Chandler tries his hand at the bet that he won't joke about his friends for a week and fails. Phoebe tries to teach Joey how to play guitar, but that too fails. Rachel tries less gossip. However, when she accidentally learns about the Chandler and Monica affair, she gossips with Joey.
109	12	The work laugh	The One with Chandler's Work Laugh	Jan. 21, 1999	Jan. 23, 2002	Kevin S. Bright	Alicia Sky varinaitis
Rachel wants to hear details about Monica and Chandler's relationship from Joey, but since he is taciturn, Rachel tries to get Monica to tell her about the relationship without letting her know that she knows about the relationship. Monica now accompanies Chandler more often to meetings with his work colleagues, because they don't have to hide there as a couple. However, Chandler's way, which differs from his other kind in this environment, gets on her nerves. Ross learns of Emily's planned wedding and seeks consolation in the arms of Janice, who eventually dumps him because of his ongoing whining.
110	13	The best massage in the world	The One with Joey's Bag	Feb. 4, 1999	Jan. 24, 2002	Gail Mancuso	Acting: Seth Kurland Plot: Michael Curtis
Phoebe's grandmother dies and Phoebe organizes the funeral because her sister Ursula has no interest in it. It is there by chance that she meets her father for the first time and pretends to be someone else so as not to scare him away. She reveals herself to him over coffee after he learns of the death of his ex-wife Lily. Rachel takes fashion advice to Joey. The handbag that he has with him for his next performance, however, does not go down well. Monica finds out that she has been lied to and that none of the friends like her massages.
111	14th	The collective secret	The One Where Everybody Finds Out	Feb 11, 1999	Jan. 25, 2002	Michael Lembeck	Alexa boy
An apartment becomes vacant across the street from Monica's apartment, and Ross is applying for it. From there, Phoebe sees Chandler and Monica having sex in their apartment. Phoebe and Rachel want to have fun with the two of them because they don't know that they in turn know about them. After the first few jokes, however, they find out and turn the tables. It goes back and forth until Phoebe and Chandler kiss. Only then do the gimmicks stop. In the final scene, Ross also watches Monica and Chandler from his new apartment.
112	15th	Beating girls	The One with the Girl Who Hits Joey	Feb. 18, 1999	Jan. 28, 2002	Kevin S. Bright	Adam Chase
Chandler and Monica's relationship is now official and approved by everyone as the two are in love. Chandler does not take on resulting jokes about marriage and children because he has certain fear of attachment. He wants to fix his inappropriate reaction to Monica by proposing to her. Monica refuses this as it is done for the wrong reasons, but stays with Chandler. Ross moves into his apartment and meets Steve, who welcomes him to the building on behalf of many. Since Steve is collecting money for a long-term resident who is about to move out, but does not want to give Ross any because he has just moved in, he is through with Steve and many other residents. A party and Phoebe's support don't help either. Joey's current girlfriend, Katie, loves to punch other people on the shoulders. She does not take any comments that this hurts seriously because she feels that she is being kidnapped due to her small body size. Rachel helps Joey end her relationship with Katie.
113	16	Undercover investigation	The one with the cop	Feb 25, 1999	Jan. 29, 2002	Andrew Tsao	Acting: Gigi McCreery & Perry Rein Plot: Alicia Sky Varinaitis
Phoebe accidentally finds a police officer's badge. Instead of giving them back, she uses them to show some people in the streets their wrongdoing with a certain authority. It also does this in the case of an alleged wrongdoer who, however, reveals himself to be the actual owner of the sticker. Phoebe drops the badge and escapes, but is tracked down by the police officer based on her fingerprints and her previous history known to the police. Cop Gary does not arrest her, but instead asks her out on a date. Joey longs for the intimate relationship that Monica and Chandler have. After being advised to first befriend a woman and then sleep with her, Joey tries Rachel first, but she turns him off. However, an unknown woman likes Joey's approach so much that she takes him to her apartment, where the two of them have a threesome with their roommate. Ross buys a new couch, but transports it to the apartment with Rachel and Chandler because of the high costs. Unfortunately, the couch breaks.
114	17th	Harassment in the workplace	The One with Rachel's Inadvertent Kiss	18 Mar 1999	Jan. 30, 2002	Shelley Jensen	Andrew Reich & Ted Cohen
Rachel did an interview for a job at Ralph Lauren . In her excitement, she misinterprets a gesture of her counterpart and kisses him on the cheek. There are also misunderstandings during the second interview, but these are cleared up during an open discussion so that Rachel actually gets the job. Phoebe and Gary get along very well in the early stages of their relationship. So good that Monica sees it as a challenge to make an even more passionate couple with Chandler. It's pretty much all about sex, until Chandler explains to Monica that he's even more impressed that he and she are still together after the passionate early stages of any relationship. While Ross is faxing at the window of his apartment, Joey accidentally looks away from him and discovers a beautiful woman in another apartment in Ross' building. He tries to find her apartment, but keeps knocking on the wrong doors. Ross knows nothing about this and meets the same woman when picking up the mail, where she gives him her number.
115	18th	Smoking heads	The One Where Rachel Smokes	Apr 8, 1999	Jan. 31, 2002	Todd Holland	Michael Curtis
Ross' son Ben is approached in the park, asking if he would like to play a part in a commercial. If you are lucky, Joey will also be included, as an adult actor is also required for the spot. In the final selection, however, the decision must be made between Ben with another man and Joey with another child, with the decision against the latter. Rachel finds in her new job that her manager Kim and her colleague Nancy make most of the important decisions during their smoking break. Rachel is therefore undecided, speaks out against smoking and also smokes herself. Monica and Phoebe want to throw a party, but have no reason. So they want to organize a surprise party for Rachel's birthday, the surprising element being the date: a month before her birthday. After Monica takes on the essentials of the organization, Phoebe becomes very creative in her area of ​​organization.
116	19th	The flirting world champion	The One Where Ross Can't Flirt	Apr 22, 1999	Feb. 4, 2002	Gail Mancuso	Doty Abrams
Joey starred in a scene from Law & Order . All friends and his grandmother are gathered for the first broadcast. However, they find out that his scene has fallen victim to the cut, so Joey unceremoniously recreates his own scene on video cassette without his grandmother noticing anything so that she can continue to be proud of him. Ross tries to flirt with the pizza delivery woman, who is flirting a little with Chandler, but fails. Rachel helps him out and gets the woman's phone number. On their anniversary, Chandler and Monica talk about permissible flirting and Monica's earrings, which Chandler got for her through Ross, but Rachel got and lost through Phoebe.
117	20th	The auxiliary policemen	The One with the Ride-Along	Apr 29, 1999	Feb 5, 2002	Gary Halvorson	Shana Goldberg-Meehan & Seth Kurland
Chandler, Joey and Ross go out with Gary on a patrol. They mistake the bang of a car for a shot, so that Joey throws himself over Ross, who speaks of a near-death experience. Joey didn't want to save him, just his sandwich. To show Chandler that he also means a lot, he even lets him bite off once. Emily leaves a message on Ross' AB the night before they get married again, asking for a call back, which Rachel advises against.
118	21st	Always on the ball	The One with the Ball	May 6, 1999	Feb 6, 2002	Gary Halvorson	Acting: Gregory S. Malins Plot: Scott Silveri
Gary wants to move in with Phoebe, but she has concerns. But since neither a conversation between Chandler and Gary nor the delay in looking for an apartment are successful, Phoebe moves in with Gary so as not to hurt him. However, when Gary kills a bird one morning, Phoebe immediately breaks up with him. Rachel buys a Sphynx cat because her grandmother used to have one. Since the cat only scratches and hisses and doesn't go down well with the other friends anyway, Rachel wants to sell the cat again. Since nobody else takes it, Gunther has mercy and buys it. Ross and Joey throw a ball back and forth. Monica and Chandler jump into the game to set a personal time record in throwing the ball.
119	22nd	The main role	The One with Joey's Big Break	May 13, 1999	Feb 7, 2002	Gary Halvorson	Acting: Wil Calhoun Plot: Shana Goldberg-Meehan
Rachel is very sensitive when it comes to eyes and touching them. Unfortunately, she has glaucoma , so at Monica's insistence she goes to the ophthalmologist and has to take eye drops. Since she cannot bring herself to do this, her friends hold on to her. Joey gets the lead role in a film that is to be shot in the desert near Las Vegas. Chandler accompanies him on the way. However, when he admits that he doesn't believe in a big breakthrough for Joey with this movie, Joey throws him out of the car. When he arrives at the film set, however, Joey finds out that the shoot has been postponed for financial reasons, so he's looking for a casual job so that he doesn't have to admit the embarrassment to his friends.
120	23	Luck in Las Vegas - Part 1	The One in Vegas (Part 1)	May 20, 1999	Feb 8, 2002	Kevin S. Bright	Andrew Reich & Ted Cohen
Joey works in a casino in Las Vegas, but he is embarrassed. So he forgives Chandler on the phone so that he does not visit him personally. However, Monica arranged tickets for a weekend in Las Vegas as a gift for Chandler to celebrate their first year as a couple. Phoebe invites herself to take a trip to compensate for London. On the flight, Monica Chandler confesses that she kept a meeting with her ex-boyfriend Richard from him, which leads to an argument. Arrived in Las Vegas, Joey is ashamed in front of his friends. His mood improves when he meets a man with hands that are like Joeys. Rachel and Ross want to arrive later for professional reasons. Rachel therefore enjoys the solitary evening in the apartment by doing all activities naked. She forgets Ross in the apartment opposite, who is distracted by her and finally visits her, assuming that she would like to spend the night with him. Based on the misunderstanding, both try to get themselves into embarrassing situations during the flight.
121	24	Luck in Las Vegas - Part 2	The One in Vegas (Part 2)	May 20, 1999	Feb 12, 2002	Kevin S. Bright	Gregory S. Malins & Scott Silveri
Ross painted a beard on Rachel's face with a pencil while she was sleeping on the plane. Unfortunately, the paint doesn't wash off, which is why Rachel is mad at Ross. He tries to get their goodwill back through games, alcohol and money. When Black Jack becomes too boring with the wrong rules in the room, the two set off for the city. Phoebe gets into an argument with a woman who always visits the gaming machines, which have not paid out any winnings for a relatively long time, and thus increases her chances of winning. Unfortunately, Phoebe is expelled from the casino. Joey is also thrown out because he is following his "hand twin" and he feels harassed. Monica and Chandler have made up and try their luck at the game. It works so well that you also attach personal items to the bet, including a marriage proposal. But when the two rush to the chapel to get married, the drunken Ross and Rachel are just leaving it.

Season 6

No. ( total )	No. ( St. )	German title	Original title	First broadcast in the USA	German language first broadcast (D)	Director	script
122	1	The sign	The One After Vegas	23 Sep 1999	Feb 13, 2002	Kevin S. Bright	Adam Chase
The next morning Ross and Rachel slowly become aware of what they did last night. They initially agree that they want to annul the marriage. However, Ross does not tell Rachel that he secretly did not annul the marriage. Phoebe accompanies Joey back to New York in her grandmother's taxi while the others take the plane. They get into an argument about who has to drive and who can sleep. So Joey takes a hitchhiker on as a driver so he can secretly sleep too. After not getting married, Monica and Chandler decide to slowly advance their relationship and initially want to move in together. When the key breaks in the closed door during the joyful action, Joey breaks it off its hinges.
123	2	Who loves who	The One Where Ross Hugs Rachel	Sep 30 1999	Feb 14, 2002	Gail Mancuso	Shana Goldberg-Meehan
Monica and Chandler tell Rachel and Joey that they are moving in together. Joey takes the news badly and Chandler assures him that their friendship will not be compromised. On the other hand, Rachel takes the news surprisingly well, but only because she doesn't realize she has to move out when Chandler moves in. When Monica finally explains the situation, Rachel is disturbed and seeks consolation from Ross. Phoebe believes Ross still loves Rachel for not pushing the cancellation. When Ross hugs Rachel to comfort her, it is proof enough for Phoebe.
124	3	looking for room	The One with Ross's Denial	Oct 7, 1999	Feb 15, 2002	Gary Halvorson	Seth Kurland
Ross tries to deny that he still has feelings for Rachel. With this in mind, he offers Rachel to live with him. Monica and Chandler are trying to figure out what to use the guest room for. Chandler wants to set up a playroom, which Monica flatly refuses. As a result, the two get into an argument and Chandler fears that it is still just their apartment. In the meantime, Joey is having trouble finding a new roommate.
125	4th	Prof. Dr. Geller	The One Where Joey Loses His Insurance	Oct 14, 1999	Feb. 18, 2002	Gary Halvorson	Andrew Reich & Ted Cohen
Joey's health insurance has expired because he hasn't been able to play a role in a long time. Now, of all times, he suffers a hernia. Since he can't afford the treatment and doesn't want to borrow the money from Chandler, he takes on a role so that he can renew his insurance. The hernia helps with a previously non-cooperative child star. Ross receives a professorship at New York University but is reluctant to speak to the students. When Rachel is unpacking at Ross's apartment, his lawyer calls. This tells her that they are still married. She immediately rushes to the university and embarrasses Ross even more.
126	5	The dream of the Porsche	The One with Joey's Porsche	Oct 21, 1999	Feb. 19, 2002	Gary Halvorson	Perry Rein & Gigi McCreery
Rachel forces Ross to have the marriage annulled, but Ross is unwilling to do so because he does not want to get a third divorce. In retaliation, Rachel fills out the form in which she portrays Ross as gay, mentally unstable and drug addict, which leads to the judge ( Conchata Ferrell ) rejecting the cancellation. The only way now is divorce. Upon completing the relevant documents, Rachel Ross confesses that getting married was her original idea. Joey pretends to own a Porsche because someone left the keys in the Central Perk . He is happy about the changed tone of the passers-by towards him. Phoebe has to look after the triplets and asks Monica and Chandler for help, but Chandler swallows a toy gun and has to be taken to the hospital. Phoebe is overwhelmed by herself and causes chaos in Monica's apartment.
127	6th	The last evening	The one on the last night	Nov 4, 1999	Feb. 20, 2002	David Schwimmer	Scott Silveri
It's the last night before Chandler moves in with Monica while Rachel is supposed to move in with Phoebe. When Chandler tries to give Joey money to pay the rent and utilities, but Joey refuses to take it, Chandler invents a wrong game and 'loses' the money to Joey. Joey euphorically plays the same game with Ross and loses everything again. After finding out that Rachel hasn't packed, Monica and Phoebe agree to help her pack. However, when Rachel and Monica start to get emotional, Phoebe suggests that they think about the things they don't like about each other. But this plan fails when the two start arguing.
128	7th	No flirtation	The One Where Phoebe Runs	Nov 11, 1999	Feb 21, 2002	Gary Halvorson	Sherry Bilsing-Graham & Ellen Plummer
Rachel moved in with Phoebe and they go jogging together. Rachel is embarrassed by Phoebe's peculiar running style and tries to avoid her on her morning jog through Central Park . Joey has found a new roommate, the dancer Janine ( Elle Macpherson ). He immediately falls in love with her, but suppresses his feelings until he realizes that Janine is not interested in him. Chandler tries to impress Monica by cleaning the apartment, but forgets the exact previous location of the rearranged furniture and decorations. Ross warns him of the consequences of this, as Monica is very meticulous about this.
129	8th	A brilliant impression	The One with Ross's Teeth	Nov 18, 1999	Feb. 22, 2002	Gary Halvorson	Acting: Perry Rein & Gigi McCreery Plot: Andrew Reich & Ted Cohen
Ross goes too far trying to impress his date by whitening his teeth. But then he is ashamed of it. Phoebe visits Rachel at Ralph Lauren's house to make photocopies. She tells her that she kissed Ralph Lauren in the copy room. But it turns out that it was the copy boy that gets Rachel in trouble with her boss. Joey picks up some feminine preferences from his new roommate, Janine, which worries Chandler. For Chandler's sake, Joey pretends to do something about it.
130	9	Sins of youth	The One Where Ross Got High	Nov 25, 1999	Feb. 26, 2002	Kevin S. Bright	Gregory S. Malins
Monica invited her parents to Thanksgiving . She asks Chandler not to mention that they now live and are in a relationship because her parents are not on good terms with him. Chandler wants to know where the aversion actually comes from. It turns out that Ross is to blame for smoking pot while in college and Chandler blaming the smell in his room when his parents almost caught him. Rachel tries to make a dessert, but since the recipe book pages are taped together, she makes a trifle with a layer of ground beef. We don't want the bug to be revealed, so Joey explains how to act like an actor. Phoebe dreamed of being in love with Jack Geller, but in the next dream she catches him with someone else. Joey and Ross try to get out of Thanksgiving dinner quickly as Janine invited them to celebrate with her and her dance friends.
131	10	The old number	The one with the routine	Dec 16, 1999	Feb. 27, 2002	Kevin S. Bright	Brian Boyle
Janine has received an invite to attend Dick Clark's New Years Rockin 'Eve and asks Joey, Ross, and Monica if they'd like to come with me. While Joey tries to kiss Janine at midnight, Monica and Ross always want to appear in front of the camera. They spare no means and even perform an old dance from school. In the meantime, Phoebe and Rachel want to look for Monica's Christmas presents. They instigate Chandler to help them so that in return they can buy her something suitable.
132	11	Loud blah	The One with the Apothecary Table	Jan. 6, 2000	Feb. 28, 2002	Kevin S. Bright	Acting: Brian Boyle Plot: Zachary Rosenblatt
Janine and Joey have kissed and are now a couple. When they come home with Monica and Chandler one evening after dinner, she complains that she doesn't like Chandler because he only says 'blah blah' and Monica because she has a loud voice. For Joey, the three try to get along anyway. Monica and Janine clash anyway, so Joey has to choose between them. Since his friends are more important to him than his young relationship, he separates from Janine and she moves out. Meanwhile, Rachel buys a pharmacist's desk at the Pottery Barn, which Phoebe hates for the mass-produced objects. Rachel therefore pretends to have bought it at a flea market. Their lie is exposed when Ross bought the same table and Phoebe sees it when she is having a movie night with the two of them at Ross' apartment.
133	12	The playboy joke	The One with the Joke	Jan. 13, 2000	1st Mar 2002	Gary Halvorson	Acting: Andrew Reich & Ted Cohen Plot: Shana Goldberg-Meehan
Chandler is upset when Ross claims that the joke he sent to Playboy and has now been printed is his. Both insist that they invented the joke until Monica dominates them and declares the discussion over. Meanwhile, due to financial hardship, Joey takes a job as a waiter at the Central Perk . But Gunther fires him when Joey closes the shop to go to an audition. Rachel feels compelled to stand up for him at Gunther, with which she is successful. Phoebe says she would choose Rachel as a friend over Monica because Monica is exhausting, but also because Rachel is easy to influence. This logically leads to tension between the women.
134	13	Sisters	The One with Rachel's Sister	Feb 3, 2000	4th Mar 2002	Gary Halvorson	Acting: Sherry Bilsing-Graham & Ellen Plummer Plot: Seth Kurland
Joey uses his position as a waiter to buy coffee or a muffin for all the pretty customers in the Central Perk , but quickly gets into trouble with Gunther. They don't care that Joey gets more dates than ever in this way. Monica is sick and doesn't want to admit it. To prove her health, she tries constantly to seduce Chandler, who finds this repulsive. But she still gets him around with a ruse. Rachel's sister Jill ( Reese Witherspoon ) shows up because her father has put her on hold financially. She should try to get by on her own. Phoebe has the impression that there was a spark between Jill and Ross and tells Rachel. She then tries in vain to prevent a date between the two.
135	14th	Real men don't cry	The One Where Chandler Can't Cry	Feb 10, 2000	5th Mar 2002	Kevin S. Bright	Andrew Reich & Ted Cohen
After Jill meets Ross, Rachel wants to know all the details about her. Not getting along with it, she forbids Ross to continue seeing her. Jill sees this as a challenge and tries to seduce Ross. This affects Rachel more than she wants to admit. Chandler admits that not much makes him cry, which leads to his friends trying everything to make him do it. A guest at Central Perk ( Larry Joe Campbell ) approaches Phoebe for an autograph because he's a huge fan of hers. He later tells Joey that he has seen all of her porn movies. Joey goes to the video store to rent a movie with Phoebe. When the friends watch the film, they discover that the actress is Ursula, who works in the pornographic films under Phoebe's name. Phoebe confronts Ursula and forbids her to continue performing under her name. She also picks up all of Ursula's paychecks from the producer and tells him to send them to her own address in the future.
136	15th	What if - Part 1	The One That Could Have Been (Part 1)	Feb. 17, 2000	6th Mar 2002	Michael Lembeck	Gregory S. Malins & Adam Chase
Rachel comes to Central Perk with news : her ex, Barry and Mindy, are getting divorced. The group ponders what would have happened if Rachel had married Barry, if Ross and Carol had stayed married, if Monica had never lost weight, Chandler had tried to be a writer, Joey had still played on Days of Our Lives, and Phoebe would have become a stockbroker. The rest of the story takes place in an alternate reality. Ross meets Rachel by chance on the street and invites her to the café, where there is a reunion with Monica. She immediately starts to rave about Joey. The unsuccessful Chandler becomes Joey's assistant with mixed results. Phoebe ends up in the hospital due to a stress-related heart attack and is subsequently fired. Ross tries to spice up his marriage to Carol by proposing a threesome.
137	16	What if - Part 2	The One That Could Have Been (Part 2)	Feb. 17, 2000	7th Mar 2002	Michael Lembeck	David Crane & Marta Kauffman
The friends continue their mind game on alternative reality. Monica plans to lose her virginity to her boyfriend Roger, but Roger's hospital work gets in the way. When Chandler tries to comfort her, they end up in bed together. They both realize that this wasn't a one-time deal. Carol invites Susan to a threesome, which leads Ross to the realization that Carol is a lesbian because he was practically only allowed to watch the threesome. Rachel goes on a date with Joey and they almost end up in bed together, but Rachel has had too much to drink and is vomiting. Proud that she has remained loyal to her husband, she has to discover the next morning that Barry is cheating on her. Phoebe tries to get back to her old job despite being fired, but suffers a second heart attack and then realigns.
138	17th	Defense in mind	The One with Unagi	Feb. 24, 2000	March 8 2002	Gary Halvorson	Acting: Adam Chase Plot: Zachary Rosenblatt
Rachel and Phoebe are taking a self-defense class. Ross, who previously practiced karate, surprisingly tries to attack them and convince them that they miss Unagi . This is supposedly a state of “total consciousness” but in reality, as Phoebe and Rachel point out, just a Japanese dish. Chandler and Monica celebrate Valentine's Day a few days after the actual date because Monica had to work. They wanted to give gifts to themselves, but neither of them have good ideas. Chandler gives Monica an old mixtape, Monica gives Chandler one of Phoebe's "sock bunnies". Since the mixtape was originally a gift from Janice, Monica is quite upset when she listens to it. Joey wants to make money on a clinical trial , but the only trial currently available involves identical twins. Because of the $ 2,000 fee, Joey tries to find someone to play his twin.
139	18th	Professor meets student	The One Where Ross Dates a Student	9 Mar 2000	11th Mar 2002	Gary Halvorson	Seth Kurland
Ross begins meeting a student from one of his paleontology classes, much to the amusement of his friends, though he fears the relationship could endanger his career. There was a fire in Rachel and Phoebe's apartment, so they temporarily move in with Monica and Joey, respectively. At first it seems that Rachel can live with Monica and Phoebe will be forced to move in with Joey, because it looks like Phoebe's candles caused the fire. However, when it turns out that the fire was Rachel's fault for not turning off her straightener , the two have to switch. Rachel prefers Joey's easygoing manner, while Phoebe is upset about Monica's quirk of always keeping her apartment clean. Chandler tries to get an old college friend to audition Joey for an upcoming Al Pacino movie.
140	19th	Semester break	The One with Joey's Fridge	23 Mar 2000	March 12 2002	Ben Weiss	Acting: Gigi McCreery & Perry Rein Plot: Seth Kurland
Joey's fridge is broken. Since he cannot afford a new one, he tries, one after the other, to get his friends to provide financial support, sometimes with questionable reasons. Ross' new girlfriend Elizabeth wants to go to Miami for spring break . Ross tries to contain his paranoia about what she might be doing there. Meanwhile, Rachel asks Phoebe, Chandler, and Monica to date her for a Ralph Lauren ball, which sparked fierce competition between the three of them. Rachel therefore decides to find her date herself.
141	20th	Mac and Cheese	The One with Mac and CHEESE	Apr 13, 2000	13 Mar 2002	Kevin S. Bright	Doty Abrams
Joey is hoping for his first significant acting job since his role as Dr. Drake Ramoray. He can audition for the role of the science fiction hero Mac Machiavelli, the partner of a robot called "CHEESE", which stands for Computerized Humanoid Electronically Enhanced Secret Enforcer . When Joey isn't home, Chandler answers a call telling Joey that his second audition will be brought forward two hours. Monica storms into the apartment and disturbs Chandler, whereupon the latter forgets to notify Joey. On this occasion, the friends recall other instances of screwing things up. By a miracle, Joey gets another chance, which Chandler writes down correctly this time.
142	21st	Mr. Stevens	The One Where Ross Meets Elizabeth's Dad	Apr 27, 2000	14 Mar 2002	Michael Lembeck	Acting: Scott Silveri Plot: David J. Lagana
Ross is nervous because Elizabeth's father Paul ( Bruce Willis ) wants to get to know him, so he asks his friends to speak positively about him. When Paul later meets Rachel alone in the café because he left his keys lying around, both show interest in each other. They arrange to meet four people for dinner. For Joey, the work begins with his robot, which he is not really impressed with. He annoys the operator of the robot who has the power to fire Joey. Therefore, Joey seeks redress and supports him in communicating with women. Phoebe writes the events of the day in a book, so Monica and Chandler serve as a source of an argument.
143	22nd	A great guy	The One Where Paul's the Man	May 4, 2000	15th Mar 2002	Gary Halvorson	Acting: Sherry Bilsing-Graham & Ellen Plummer Plot: Brian Caldirola
Paul threatens Ross to publicize his relationship with Elizabeth at university if he continues to meet with her. To keep his job, Ross officially agrees, but secretly continues the relationship. They meet for the weekend at their family's country house, not knowing that Paul had the same idea to be alone with Rachel. Phoebe invites Monica and Rachel to a museum visit. They learn that you can get married there too. Because Monica likes it very much and the waiting times are long, Phoebe persuades her to put herself on the waiting list. Chandler learns about this through a phone call and escapes when Monica comes home. Eventually she finds him and calms him down, not realizing that Chandler actually intends to propose to her.
144	23	A special ring	The One with the Ring	May 11, 2000	18 Mar 2002	Gary Halvorson	Andrew Reich & Ted Cohen
Phoebe helps Chandler find the right engagement ring. When Chandler sees the perfect ring, he realizes that Joey has his credit card. So Phoebe should take care of the ring until it gets back. Phoebe doesn't notice that someone else is buying the ring because she is trying on jewelry herself. Together they both track down the buyer in order to get the ring back. Meanwhile, Rachel tries to get Paul to open up to her emotionally, but does too good a job because Paul starts crying and can't stop. Annoyed that Chandler seems to prefer to hang out with Phoebe, Joey and Ross decide to stop bothering with him.
145	24	The application - part 1	The One with the Proposal (Part 1)	May 18, 2000	19 Mar 2002	Kevin S. Bright	Shana Goldberg-Meehan & Scott Silveri
Chandler invites Monica to dinner where he proposes to her. Unfortunately Richard suddenly shows up with someone and the chance is wasted. He then worries that Monica might have noticed something, so he pretends that he is generally not interested in getting married. Ross reconsiders his relationship with Elizabeth when he finds himself in the middle of a water balloon fight with her and her friends and breaks up with her because of her immaturity. Joey accidentally bids on a sailboat at a silent auction but has no money to pay for it. But because he wants to keep the boat, he looks for a way out of the mess. Richard visits Monica at work and admits that he is still in love with her and is ready to marry her and have children.
146	25th	The application - part 2	The One with the Proposal (Part 2)	May 18, 2000	20 Mar 2002	Kevin S. Bright	Andrew Reich & Ted Cohen
Unbeknownst to Richard's confession of love, Chandler exaggerates with his statements that he is not interested in getting married and that Monica begins to reconsider the relationship. Unsure of the situation, she seeks a private conversation with Richard, but then returns home undecided. When she finds out that Chandler had planned the perfect proposal and she sees his statements in a different light, she turns the tables and makes Chandler believe that she wants to leave him. When Chandler returns home in despair, candles are burning everywhere and she wants to propose to him. As she does so, she starts to cry and says, "There's a reason girls don't do this." Chandler finally asks Monica to marry him and she accepts. Phoebe, Rachel and Joey wait desperately in front of the door until they receive the message of relief.

Season 7

No. ( total )	No. ( St. )	German title	Original title	First broadcast in the USA	German language first broadcast (D)	Director	script
147	1	The wedding song	The One with Monica's Thunder	Oct 12, 2000	21 Mar 2002	Kevin S. Bright	Acting: David Crane & Marta Kauffman Plot: Wil Calhoun
The group prepares to celebrate Monica and Chandler's engagement. When Monica opens the apartment door, she catches Ross and Rachel kissing in the hallway. Monica accuses her of stealing the show from her and Chandler. Ross and Rachel had planned a "bonus night" in which the two exs sleep together again. In the meantime, Chandler has problems with his potency in the bedroom, Joey is supposed to audition at the age of 19, and Phoebe does everything to get them asked if she'll play guitar at the wedding.
148	2	Rachel loves it hot	The One with Rachel's Book	Oct 12, 2000	22 Mar 2002	Michael Lembeck	Andrew Reich & Ted Cohen
Monica learns that her parents spent their wedding fund on a vacation home. She doesn't know what to do next because she hasn't saved any money herself. But when she learns that Chandler has set aside enough money to pay for her dream wedding, she blossoms again. Chandler isn't interested in spending all of the money on the wedding, however, because he'd rather use it for their future. Joey finds an erotic novel under Rachel's mattress and mocks her. Phoebe temporarily moves into Ross' apartment and brings her massage clients with her, which means that Ross has to massage an old man because he thought the pretty daughter was the client.
149	3	The biscuit crisis	The One with Phoebe's Cookies	Oct 19, 2000	26th Mar 2002	Gary Halvorson	Sherry Bilsing-Graham & Ellen Plummer
Phoebe wants to give Monica her grandmother's secret biscuit recipe for engagement - but the recipe was destroyed in the fire in her apartment, fortunately she had frozen one biscuit. So they try to find out the composition and make a lot of test cookies, but cannot find the right composition. When Monica asks Phoebe if someone in the family might have the recipe, she finds out that the real recipe came from Nestlé . Rachel tries to teach Joey to sail, but to no avail. Rachel's commanding manner on the boat lets her see that she can be like her father. Meanwhile, Chandler gets new glasses and a mishap in a steam room causes Chandler to sit on his future father-in-law's bare lap.
150	4th	Love in the office	The One with Rachel's Assistant	Oct 26, 2000	27 Mar 2002	David Schwimmer	Brian Boyle
Rachel can hire an assistant for herself. She has to choose between the good-looking young man Tag ( Eddie Cahill ) and an experienced and well-qualified woman. Joey will play the role of Dr. Stryker Ramoray, the twin of his old character Dr. Drake Ramoray, offered. But he is offended when he is asked to audition. Shortly afterwards, he learns that his current series has been canceled. So he crawls back to the producer to apologize. Monica, Chandler and Ross reveal secrets to one another. Among other things, Chandler tells of his trip to Disney with Ross, who went sick after eating tacos on a train. Ross then tells Monica about the Atlantic City trip where Chandler accidentally kissed a man. Finally, Ross reveals that Monica ate her plastic macaroni as a child. She reciprocates by sharing the fact that Ross kissed the cleaning lady at school.
151	5	The engagement photo	The One with the Engagement Picture	Nov 2, 2000	28 Mar 2002	Gary Halvorson	Acting: Patty Lin Plot: Earl Davis
Monica needs a photo with Chandler for her mom for the engagement announcement. Chandler isn't photogenic at all. Training from Joey doesn't help either. Since Rachel doesn't want Tag to see other women, she asks Joey to go out with him. After watching a basketball game they go to a bar where he shows him how to pick up women, much to Rachel's displeasure. Phoebe meets with a man she met at the Central Perk . He recently divorced and feels he is being followed by his ex. So Phoebe asks Ross to take care of the woman. In the end, the quarreling ex-partners find their way back together because Phoebe and Ross themselves began to argue about them.
152	6th	The bridesmaids competition	The One with the Nap Partners	Nov 9, 2000	Apr 2, 2002	Gary Halvorson	Brian Buckner & Sebastian Jones
Joey and Ross accidentally take a nap together and find, to their dismay, that they like it. Monica has to choose whether Phoebe or Rachel should be her maid of honor. Since she doesn't want to decide for herself, she leaves it to the two of them. Joey thinks there is a casting that Phoebe just wins. But she realizes that Rachel would be a better choice. Meanwhile, Chandler's breakup with a friend at summer camp leaves Monica speechless due to her weight gain. She wonders what if she should gain weight again.
153	7th	The love corner	The One with Ross's Library Book	Nov 16, 2000	Apr 3, 2002	David Schwimmer	Scott Silveri
Ross found out that his dissertation is in the university library, namely in a hidden corner where couples meet. Rachel and Phoebe believe that Joey's new love affair, Erin ( Kristin Davis ), would be the perfect girlfriend for him. But when he wants to get involved with her, he has to find that she thinks like him: yes, not to have a steady relationship. Monica meets Janice in her restaurant. When she sees the ring on Monica's finger, of course she wants to know who the lucky one is and invites herself to the wedding. Since neither Monica nor Chandler can manage to unload her again, Monica tells that Chandler still has feelings for her, which she renounces herself. While Ross tries to protect his dissertation from potential lovers, he meets a woman who knows his work. Shortly afterwards, they are caught even at the shepherd's hour.
154	8th	The dog allergy	The One Where Chandler Doesn't Like Dogs	Nov 23, 2000	Apr 4, 2002	Kevin S. Bright	Patty Lin
Chandler has come up with a quiz: everyone has to write down all fifty US states within six minutes. Ross says that is no problem for him and that he wants to earn Thanksgiving dinner with it. But he doesn't make it. Phoebe smuggled a small dog into the apartment, Chandler pretending he's allergic to dogs. When he learns that the animal has been there for a few days, he has to admit that he hates dogs because he is afraid of them. Rachel admits to Monica that she took Tag out for Thanksgiving dinner, but he doesn't come because he's spending the evening with his girlfriend. Suddenly he is at the door; he broke up with his girlfriend. Rachel therefore hesitates whether she should confess her feelings for him now.
155	9	A sweet butt	The One with All the Candy	Dec 7, 2000	Apr 5, 2002	David Schwimmer	Wil Calhoun
Monica has the idea for Christmas to hang self-made chocolates on the door so that she can get to know her neighbors. But the whole thing gets out of hand because she doesn't keep up with the manufacturing process and the people in the house aren't even interested in her. Phoebe is sad when she sees Ross teaching his son Ben to ride a bike. She admits that as a child she never owned a bicycle, which is why she gave her horse one as a gift. But it turns out that she can't drive at all. Rachel has to fill out a day assessment. Since she thinks he reads it first, she writes a lot of things into it that are not intended for the eyes of others. But because she has marked the assessment as confidential, Tag forwards it directly to the HR department. Before Rachel can get them back, the personnel manager comes to the two of them and thanks to a good excuse from Tag, their relationship is not revealed, which would have meant the termination for both of them.
156	10	The Christmas armadillo	The One with the Holiday Armadillo	Dec 14, 2000	Apr 8, 2002	Gary Halvorson	Gregory S. Malins
Ross wants to celebrate Hanukkah with Ben this year instead of Christmas , but Ben always loved Christmas. Since Ross no longer gets a Santa Claus costume, he dresses up as a "Christmas armadillo", which Ben doesn't like at all. Only when Chandler appears as Santa Claus and supports Ross does Ben find joy in Hanukkah as well as Christmas. Phoebe learns that her apartment has been renovated and informs Rachel. But she fears that Rachel would rather continue to live with Joey than with her. To avoid this problem, she gives Joey various gifts - a drum kit that Rachel likes and annoys Monica, and a spider that scares Joey more than Rachel.
157	11	Life is sweet	The One with All the Cheesecakes	Jan. 4, 2001	Apr 9, 2002	Gary Halvorson	Shana Goldberg-Meehan
Chandler steals a cheesecake that was on a neighbor's doorstep. Rachel thinks this is wrong, but when she tries it for herself, all doubts are gone. But she warns Chandler that he has to replace the cake, but he doesn't have the heart to put it back where it should be. David ( Hank Azaria ), Phoebe's scientist, comes to town for just one night and wants to have dinner with Phoebe. But she has already made an appointment with Joey and doesn't want to let him sit. But then Joey doesn't show up because he preferred to go out with another woman. Phoebe is very disappointed with his behavior. Monica's cousin Frannie, her best friend from her youth, is getting married and hasn't invited Monica. Since Ross has received an invitation and is allowed to take someone with her, Monica talks to him until she can come along. As it turns out, Frannie didn't want Monica to come because her husband is Stuart, who was with Monica once.
158	12	Sleepless in New York	The One Where They're Up All Night	Jan. 11, 2001	Apr 10, 2002	Kevin S. Bright	Zachary Rosenblatt
After the friends tried to see a comet on the roof that night, no one can sleep. Chandler lies awake in bed and constantly wakes Monica, when she can no longer sleep herself, Chandler does it for it. As a punishment, she wakes him up again. Finally, Chandler suggests they could have sex now that they are both awake. But then Monica falls asleep again in the middle. Rachel and Tag are in the office looking for files that Tag should have sent away the night before. But he can't remember anything and doesn't find anything on his desk, although Rachel is sure that she put it down. When she goes to her office, she finds the files on her desk, but since she does not want to admit this to Tag, they start a charade. Joey has removed the pipe that blocked the door on the roof and now Ross and Joey can no longer enter the building. They are also suddenly blocked in the middle of the fire escape because a ladder is stuck. Phoebe's smoke alarm doesn't stop beeping, even though she yanks it off the wall, takes out the battery, hits it and finally dumps it through the waste pipe. An alerted firefighter brings it back to her and explains that she only has to press the reset button, but she tore it off.
159	13	Rosita has to die	The One Where Rosita Dies	Feb. 1, 2001	Apr 11, 2002	Stephen Prime	Acting: Brian Buckner & Sebastian Jones Plot: Sherry Bilsing-Graham & Ellen Plummer
Rachel tries to move Joey's TV chair to another place, and it breaks. Joey, who calls his armchair Rosita, is devastated and demands Rachel buy him a new one. In the meantime, Chandler comes into the apartment and sits down in the armchair, falling apart again. Since he thinks he has broken it, he secretly swaps his chair for Joey's. Joey believes Rosita has been cured, so Rachel keeps the luxurious new model, which makes Joey jealous. Meanwhile, Monica and Ross visit their parents' house after finding out that their parents want to sell it. When they want to take their souvenirs of their childhood with them, they find that everything was stored by Ross on shelves, but Monica's things were ruined by her father to protect his Porsche from flooding. Because Monica feels disadvantaged, her father gives her the Porsche. Phoebe takes a telemarketing job and tries to sell toner. On the first call, she has a man named Earl ( Jason Alexander ) on the phone who tells her that he wants to commit suicide. She tries to dissuade him.
160	14th	The thirtieth	The One Where They All Turn Thirty	Feb 8, 2001	Apr 12, 2002	Ben Weiss	Acting: Sherry Bilsing-Graham & Ellen Plummer Plot: Vanessa McCarthy
Rachel is annoyed that she has to celebrate her 30th birthday and would have preferred to stay 29. Since she is the youngest, the others share their memories of the event, such as B. Phoebe, who found out from her twin sister on her birthday that she is already 31, or Monica who turned up drunk at her birthday party. The boys' 30th birthday wasn't normal either. After Rachel has thought about how her future life will go, she realizes that Tag is too young and immature, so she breaks up with him.
161	15th	The brain transplant	The One with Joey's New Brain	Feb 15, 2001	Apr 15, 2002	Kevin S. Bright	Acting: Andrew Reich & Ted Cohen Plot: Sherry Bilsing-Graham & Ellen Plummer
Joey's new role in 'Days of our Lives' - previously a coma patient with no text - is to have another character's brain transplanted. He accidentally tells the actress Cecilia Monroe ( Susan Sarandon ), who is supposed to die because of it. With his charm, Joey gets Cecilia to help him preserve the character's legacy and they fall in love. Ross plans a special surprise for the wedding: he wants to play the bagpipes because Chandler also has Scottish ancestors. He does this so badly that Monica forbids him. After Phoebe and Rachel find a cute man's phone in the Central Perk , they argue over who can keep the phone so that they can contact the owner in case they call because they miss the phone. The call comes too, they arrange to meet for the evening, but then an older man is standing at the door. Phoebe happily goes to dinner with him because she finds him more attractive than the young man.
162	16	The London style	The One with the Truth About London	Feb 22, 2001	Apr 16, 2002	David Schwimmer	Acting: Zachary Rosenblatt Plot: Brian Buckner & Sebastian Jones
Ross asks Rachel to take care of Ben for an hour. At first she is insecure because she has never done it before, but the situation soon eases. She teaches him pranks that she used to do with her sisters as a child. But Ross doesn't enjoy it at all. Eventually, however, Ross and Ben return to Rachel with a prank of their own, scaring her almost to death. Chandler learns that Monica actually planned to sleep with Joey the night they were together in London, which Chandler doesn't like because he thinks he was just her second choice.
163	17th	The dress of all clothes	The One with the Cheap Wedding Dress	15th Mar 2001	Apr 17, 2002	Kevin S. Bright	Acting: Andrew Reich & Ted Cohen Plot: Brian Buckner & Sebastian Jones
Monica found her dream wedding dress. But since the shop is way too expensive, she wants to buy the same dress in another shop's sales. She also tells Megan ( Andrea Bendewald ), another customer. When she rushes into the crowd with Rachel and Phoebe to get the dress, Megan is faster than her on the same dress and claims it for herself. Monica wrestles her down, however, Phoebe and Rachel flee with it. A short time later, however, she learns from Megan that she has booked Chandler's favorite band on the same day as their wedding and only waives it when Monica hands her the dress. Joey and Ross argue over the same girl Kristen ( Gabrielle Union ), who has recently moved into their street. Neither of them is too good at eliminating the opponent until Kristen runs away from them when they argue in a restaurant.
164	18th	And the winner is …	The One with Joey's Award	29 Mar 2001	Apr 18, 2002	Gary Halvorson	Acting: Brian Boyle Plot: Sherry Bilsing-Graham & Ellen Plummer
Joey is nominated for a "Soapie", but unfortunately doesn't win it. When he then presents the nominations for another award and wins a co-star from him, he accepts the award on his behalf because his colleague is not there. After that, he is not ready to pass on the trophy. One of Ross' male students claims he fell in love with him in order to get a better grade on a test. Another student tries the same thing, which Ross does not believe. He then tells Ross that his colleague has deceived other professors in a similar way. Phoebe and Monica meet a man at Central Perk . Monica makes it clear to him that she is engaged, but he wanted a date with Phoebe anyway. Phoebe experiences such beautiful feelings that she absolutely wants to share with Monica. Monica realizes that such feelings no longer exist in her relationship with Chandler. Phoebe advises her to get a lover for it, but Monica discovers after talking to Chandler that there are now other values ​​that count.
165	19th	Surprise!	The One with Ross and Monica's Cousin	Apr 19, 2001	Apr 19, 2002	Gary Halvorson	Andrew Reich & Ted Cohen
Ross and Monica's beautiful cousin, Cassie ( Denise Richards ), comes to visit. Chandler, Ross, and Phoebe, one after the other, fall into a kind of rigidity and can't stop staring at them, causing different reactions from those involved. Monica thinks Rachel and Phoebe are organizing a bridal shower for them, but they forgot. So they try to get something up and running within two days, but that goes badly. Joey is auditioning for a movie that is perfect for him, apart from the fact that it requires an uncut actor, which Joey isn't. When Monica finds out that he lied about his private parts, she tries to help him 'remodel' the good piece with tools.
166	20th	Batman's tuxedo	The One with Rachel's Big Kiss	Apr 26, 2001	Apr 22, 2002	Gary Halvorson	Shana Goldberg-Meehan & Scott Silveri
Rachel meets Melissa ( Winona Ryder ) at Central Perk , a former school colleague with whom she once had a passionate kiss. Phoebe can't believe this and accompanies Rachel to meet Melissa, where she denies that this ever happened. Rachel then decides to kiss Melissa again with a surprising result: she denied it because she still has feelings for Rachel. Meanwhile, Chandler is excited to rent the same tuxedo that Pierce Brosnan wore as James Bond from Ralph Lauren . Shortly thereafter, Ross comes along and claims he has the tuxedo that Val Kilmer wore in Batman Forever . But then he finds a note in his pocket that says he is from the premiere of the film ' At First Sight '.
167	21st	The marriage vows	The One with the Vows	May 3, 2001	Apr 23, 2002	Gary Halvorson	Doty Abrams
Chandler and Monica should write their marriage vows. But the writing process stalls with both. Chandler gets advice from the boys and Monica from her friends. In doing so, they all remember in flashbacks the stations that Monica and Chandler have experienced together in recent years.
168	22nd	Silk on the skin	The One with Chandler's Dad	May 10, 2001	Apr 24, 2002	Kevin S. Bright & Gary Halvorson	Acting: Brian Buckner & Sebastian Jones Plot: Gregory S. Malins
Chandler tries to reconcile with his father ( Kathleen Turner ) at Monica's request . They go to one of Mr. Bing's drag shows and start talking. Finally, Chandler invites his father to his wedding. Rachel, after Ross an irresponsible driver, takes Monica's Porsche for a spin. Ross accompanies them to be on the safe side. Rachel is caught for driving too fast and flirts with the officer to avoid being punished. Later Ross is stopped because he drives too slowly on the autobahn, he also tries to flirt with the officer, unfortunately unsuccessfully. Joey notices that Phoebe's new boyfriend is wearing lingerie. Phoebe explains to him that they often change their underwear. Then of course Joey has to try it out and feels awesome.
169	23	Wedding with obstacles - part 1	The One with Chandler and Monica's Wedding (Part 1)	May 17, 2001	Apr 25, 2002	Kevin S. Bright	Gregory S. Malins
Ross pulls Chandler aside to make it clear that if he hurts his little sister, he'll deal with him. But Chandler is not afraid of him. Joey got a role in a war movie and is learning the art of wet pronunciation because his famous co-star ( Gary Oldman ) keeps spitting on him when he speaks. Chandler gets cold feet when he hears Monica's new message on the answering machine and he runs away from the wedding. Phoebe finds a positive pregnancy test in the bathroom trash and assumes it is from Monica.
170	24	Wedding with obstacles - part 2	The One with Chandler and Monica's Wedding (Part 2)	May 17, 2001	Apr 26, 2002	Kevin S. Bright	David Crane & Marta Kauffman
Joey learns that he should only shoot one scene before he can go to the wedding, but when his co-star shows up drunk, Joey doesn't seem to make it to the ceremony. Ross and Phoebe find Chandler in his office looking for reasons not to have to marry Monica. When they get to the hotel where the wedding is taking place, Chandler accidentally overhears Phoebe and Rachel discussing Monica's suspected pregnancy. Chandler disappears shortly afterwards, but shows up a short time later with a present for Monica and her pregnancy. Joey arrives just in time, still in his war movie costume. Monica and Chandler say yes and then he whispers in her ear that he knows about the baby. But Monica tells him that the pregnancy test is not hers.

Season 8

No. ( total )	No. ( St. )	German title	Original title	First broadcast in the USA	German language first broadcast (D)	Director	script
171	1	The rumor	The One After "I Do"	27 Sep 2001	Feb 25, 2003	Kevin S. Bright	David Crane & Marta Kauffman
Everyone thinks Monica is pregnant, but her rejection quickly shifts focus to Phoebe and Rachel. Rachel takes a load off her heart when Phoebe claims she is pregnant, because in fact Rachel is. Chandler's shoes are slippery and render his dance lessons unusable. He tries to fix the misery with duct tape. Joey tries to convince the Broadway director, who is attending the wedding with Chandler's mother ( Morgan Fairchild ), of his acting talent. Ross dances with kids to impress Monica's attractive, funny friend Mona ( Bonnie Somerville ), which causes him to get quite injured.
172	2	The ominous red sweater	The One with the Red Sweater	Oct. 4, 2001	4th Mar 2003	David Schwimmer	Dana Klein
Rachel doesn't want to tell anyone who her baby's father is until they find out for himself. Joey tells Monica and Phoebe that a man slept with Rachel a few weeks ago and forgot a red sweater. Phoebe thinks it's day Jones and arranges a meeting for Rachel with him, but Rachel knows it's not him. Ross and Chandler try to recreate the wedding pictures after they can't find the disposable cameras. Monica is impatient and starts opening all of the wedding gifts. Everyone is still wondering who the father of Rachel's baby is when Ross discovers the red sweater in Monica and Chandler's apartment and says he has missed it for a long time.
173	3	Where is the child?	The One Where Rachel Tells Ross	Oct 11, 2001	11th Mar 2003	Sheldon Epps	Sherry Bilsing-Graham & Ellen Plummer
Chandler and Monica prepare for their honeymoon while Rachel prepares to tell Ross about their baby. After Phoebe forgot her guitar in Monica and Chandler's apartment, but neither she nor Joey have a key, they tell the caretaker Treeger that there is a gas leak. Things don't go according to plan, however, when Treeger cannot find the key to the apartment and orders the fire fighters to break open the door. Chandler and Monica are jealous of another newly married couple waiting in front of them at the airport because they are upgraded to 1st class and are also at the hotel in front of them and get the honeymoon suite at no extra charge. Ross accompanies Rachel to the gynecologist's first exam. Ross can see the baby on the ultrasound, but Rachel can't.
174	4th	An immoral video	The One with the Videotape	Oct 18, 2001	18 Mar 2003	Kevin S. Bright	Scott Silveri
Ross and Rachel disagree on who seduced whom when they met. Rachel and the others are certain that Ross was the initiator. He tries to prove it and inadvertently reveals that he had the encounter on videotape. Rachel is disgusted at first, but wants to prove to the others that she is right. So they look at the tape together. It turns out that Rachel Joey's patented "Backpacking in Western European History That Leads to Sex" applied without knowing that Ross already knew the story. Monica and Chandler met another couple on their honeymoon and want to meet them again. But unfortunately the other two gave them a wrong phone number.
175	5	Fired and abandoned	The One with Rachel's Date	Oct 25, 2001	25th Mar 2003	Gary Halvorson	Brian Buckner & Sebastian Jones
Phoebe visits Monica in the restaurant and gets to know the new sous-chef Tim ( Kevin Rahm ), thinks he's cute and makes an appointment with him. But that causes problems, because Monica wants to fire him because he is unreliable and to break up Phoebe the same day because he is too caring and calls her all the time. A colleague of Chandler's work thinks Chandler's name is Toby. This creates confusion because Bob ( Chris Parnell ) wants to move to Chandler's department, but he objects. Rachel makes an appointment with Joey's co-star Kash ( Johnny Messner ), but initially does not tell him that she is pregnant. Ross struggles with it and when they meet after the date and Rachel tells him it won't work because she has now told him she is pregnant, Ross is relieved. When Rachel then follows him to Central Perk , she sees Ross flirting with Mona, whom he met at Monica and Chandler's wedding.
176	6th	Bunnies versus space fools	The One with the Halloween Party	Nov 1, 2001	Apr 1, 2003	Gary Halvorson	Mark J. Kunerth
Monica and Chandler invite everyone to a Halloween party. By chance, Phoebe meets her sister Ursula and learns that she is getting married. She spontaneously invites Ursula and her fiancé Eric ( Sean Penn ) to the party. Eric arrives before Ursula and Phoebe is immediately drawn to him. She also feels sorry for him because she learns what a liar Ursula is. Monica and Joey discuss who is the strongest of the men. Unfortunately, things are looking bad for Chandler. It gets to the point that he and Ross duel each other in arm wrestling until Chandler lets Ross win because Joey has approached Mona in the meantime. Rachel asks Monica if she can distribute the candy to children knocking on the door. She justifies it by saying that she has had the strongest maternal instincts since she was pregnant. In doing so, she finds out that she is not as motherly as she thought.
177	7th	A stain with consequences	The one with the stain	Nov 8, 2001	Apr 8, 2003	Kevin S. Bright	R. Lee Fleming, Jr.
Chandler hires a cleaning lady to help Monica. But she believes the cleaning lady is stealing her clothes because she has been missing a pair of jeans and a bra for a week. After Monica gets Chandler to check that it's really her bra that the cleaning lady is wearing, she meets Rachel in the hallway. She wears exactly the same jeans. Rachel admits she borrowed it without saying anything. The cleaning lady quits because she feels molested by Chandler. Eric broke up with Ursula and wants to go out with Phoebe, but she reminds him too much of her sister. When Phoebe has to go to work in between, Ursula comes back and Eric sleeps with her because he thinks she is Phoebe. Rachel wants to move out with Joey because of the baby. Ross tries to find Rachel the apartment of a dying Dutch woman who lives in his house, while Joey tries to convince Rachel to continue living with him.
178	8th	Take off your clothes baby!	The one with the stripper	Nov 15, 2001	Apr 15, 2003	David Schwimmer	Andrew Reich & Ted Cohen
Rachel has a dinner date with her father ( Ron Leibman ). She takes Phoebe with her to reinforce her because she has to tell him that she is pregnant. Her father is not at all pleased that Ross will not marry her, leading to him threatening Ross and almost ruining his budding romance with Mona. Chandler accidentally finds out that Monica did have a hen party before the wedding, even though it was agreed that they would do nothing. So Monica organizes a stripper for Chandler to make up for the mistake and catch up on his bachelorette party. But it turns out that she is a prostitute. In the end, Monica chases the woman to hell and strips herself for Chandler.
179	9	The hate club	The One with the Rumor	Nov 22, 2001	Apr 22, 2003	Gary Halvorson	Shana Goldberg-Meehan
Monica invites a high school friend, Will ( Brad Pitt ), to her Thanksgiving dinner. Will hates Rachel profoundly for previously speaking badly of him. Now Rachel finds out that Will, who like Ross was a loser in high school but is now a great guy, and Ross started a rumor about Rachel having had both male and female genitals during her senior year . Monica doesn't want to make turkey for Thanksgiving this year because everyone doesn't want to eat it anymore. But Joey insists and promises to eat the whole turkey because he's a Tribbiani. Chandler doesn't feel like helping Monica with the preparations, he sits down on the couch and pretends to watch a football game. After Monica ordered Phoebe around, but she refuses to put up with it, she sits down with Chandler.
180	10	Pain go away!	The One with Monica's Boots	Dec 6, 2001	Apr 29, 2003	Kevin S. Bright	Acting: Brian Buckner & Sebastian Jones Plot: Robert Carlock
Monica buys very expensive boots and promises Chandler that she will wear them all the time. After a while, Monica is in such pain because the shoes don't fit, but she doesn't dare to admit it. Joey's youngest sister Dina ( Marla Sokoloff ) is pregnant and wants to speak to Rachel under an excuse for advice. When Joey finds out, he wants her to marry the child's father immediately. Phoebe finds out that Sting's son is in Ben's class and the two boys often argue. She goes to school on an excuse to find out the address. Sting's wife ( Trudie Styler ) receives Phoebe, but soon realizes that Phoebe only pretends to talk about Ben and Jack, but actually wants to get tickets for Sting's concert.
181	11	One man for one night	The One with Ross's Step Forward	Dec 13, 2001	May 6, 2003	Gary Halvorson	Robert Carlock
Ross freaks out when Mona wants to send out Christmas cards together and talk to him about their future. Because he doesn't know what to do next, he gives her the only key to his apartment, which means that he has to change the door lock. At this very moment Mona comes to him and is confused by the contradicting signals. Chandler tries not to spend any more time with his boss, and becomes increasingly entangled in tales of lies. In the end he even says that he and Monica broke up so they wouldn't have to go out to eat with him. Rachel has hormonal problems as a result of pregnancy and is keen on every handsome man. But she tries to contain herself. In the end, she even makes clear offers to Joey, but they can hold back.
182	12	Touched a thousand times ...	The One Where Joey Dates Rachel	Jan. 10, 2002	May 13, 2003	David Schwimmer	Sherry Bilsing-Graham & Ellen Plummer
Now that Rachel can't go on dates because of her pregnancy, Joey decides to take her out on a date. But he immediately has a crush on Rachel, something even he is scared of. Phoebe gives Monica and Chandler a Ms. Pac-Man slot machine as a belated wedding present. After Phoebe sets the high score, Chandler can't stop until he gets the highest score. He uses indecent initials that Monica doesn't like and needs to be removed since Ben comes over to play. But along with Chandler, Phoebe fails because of it and curses at the exact moment when Ross and Ben come in to the door.
183	13	The captain of the bathtub	The One Where Chandler Takes a Bath	Jan. 17, 2002	May 20, 2003	Ben Weiss	Vanessa McCarthy
Monica teases Chandler about his aversion to bathing, but she seduces him into it by promising him sex on the balcony, which he has always wanted. But soon he becomes addicted to it. Joey has to fight harder not to fall in love with Rachel. He tries to talk about it first with Chandler and then with Monica, but speaks in riddles. Monica and Chandler combine that he has a crush on Phoebe and tell her. She asks Joey about it, but realizes that Joey really likes Rachel. Ross and Rachel discuss possible names for their baby, neither of the other's suggestions pleases. After a routine check-up, Ross suspects Rachel now knows the sex, even though they have agreed not to know. Since Ross now also wants to know, he calls the gynecologist. Then he gossips with Rachel, who really didn't know they were going to have a girl.
184	14th	The secret chamber	The One with the Secret Closet	Jan. 31, 2002	May 27, 2003	Kevin S. Bright	Brian Buckner & Sebastian Jones
Chandler wonders that there is a locked chamber in the apartment. Since Monica won't tell him what's inside, he's obsessed with finding out. When he finally broke the door, he was amazed at the disorder of the otherwise perfect Monica. Phoebe finds out that Monica has been treated by another masseuse for a long time. That's why she feels cheated, but Monica explains that she wanted it that way so as not to endanger their friendship. But Phoebe insists that she can massage Monica once. Monica begins to moan like during sex, which now bothers Phoebe. Ross feels left out after missing the baby's first kick. When Rachel is in pain, Joey takes her to the clinic. Since Ross is late again, the doctor assumes that Joey is the father. Joey feels bad about the situation and suggests that Rachel move in with Ross. He also thinks that this will make his feelings for Rachel disappear, but he is very wrong.
185	15th	A porn for Valentine's Day	The One with the Birthing Video	Feb 7, 2002	June 3, 2003	Kevin S. Bright	Dana Klein
Phoebe wants to give Rachel a friend's birth video. But Chandler finds it and believes it is a porn gift from Monica for Valentine's Day. He looks at it and is horrified. After seeing it with Monica, the mood for Valentine's Day is broken. Ross tries to tell Mona that Rachel is now living with him. Before he can do it, Mona suddenly shows up at his house and finds out from Rachel. She separates from Ross because of his dishonesty. Joey is depressed, to improve his mood, Phoebe lends him a dog to make him happy. However, Joey infects the dog with his depression and in the end tells Ross about his feelings for Rachel.
186	16	Just a little gag	The One Where Joey Tells Rachel	Feb. 28, 2002	June 10, 2003	Ben Weiss	Andrew Reich & Ted Cohen
Ross is speechless about Joey's explanation that he has fallen in love with Rachel and initially stops talking to him. In the end, however, he convinces him to tell Rachel. Joey confesses his love for her, but Rachel politely and lovingly declines him. Phoebe is convinced that her new acquaintance, a Brit named Don, is Monica's soul mate. Chandler is bursting with jealousy because the two get along really well.
187	17th	Prophecy of the tea leaves	The One with the Tea Leaves	7th Mar 2002	June 17, 2003	Gary Halvorson	Acting: Steven Rosenhaus Plot: R. Lee Fleming, Jr.
Phoebe reads Tea Leaves for All Friends at Central Perk . In herself, she sees that she will soon meet the man of her dreams, which leads her on a disastrous date with a disturbing man. Shortly afterwards she meets a charming man in the dry cleaner. Rachel wants Joey to talk to her normally again, and Monica recommends that she talk to him about a problem at work. Rachel therefore claims that her boss wants to buy the baby from her, which leads to Joey intervening and reprimanding her boss. Now she is afraid for her job, but this is completely unfounded because her boss even apologizes to her for it. Ross misses his salmon-colored shirt and suspects that he left it in Mona's apartment. So he wants to get it back, but Mona is not home. He gains access with the hidden apartment key when Mona suddenly returns with her new boyfriend.
188	18th	Moved to tears	The One in Massapequa	28 Mar 2002	June 24, 2003	Gary Halvorson	Acting: Mark J. Kunerth Plot: Peter Tibbals
After Ross always gave the speech on her parents' wedding anniversary, this time Monica wants to try, but she botches the attempt on the occasion of the big celebration for the 35th wedding anniversary. Phoebe brings Parker ( Alec Baldwin ) to the festival, who is very enthusiastic about everything and ultimately annoys the entire group, including himself. Ross and Rachel have to pretend they are married because Ross' parents spread the word that they secretly got married because Rachel is pregnant. As Rachel starts to exaggerate a lot about the wedding and everything around it, Ross impresses her with the way he proposed the marriage. He later admits that he really planned it that way, and it arouses feelings in Rachel.
189	19th	Joey's interview	The One with Joey's Interview	Apr 4, 2002	July 1, 2003	Gary Halvorson	Doty Abrams
Joey prepares for an interview with the Soap Opera Digest despite being afraid to say something stupid that could endanger his career. In an earlier interview he said something that the producers of "Days of Our Lives" didn't like at all, which is why he died a serial death and was fired. Joey instructs his friends to make sure everything goes well by interrupting him if he should say something wrong. In flashbacks you can see what answers he could give to the journalist's questions, but luckily he doesn't.
190	20th	The baby shower	The one with the baby shower	Apr 25, 2002	July 8, 2003	Kevin S. Bright	Sherry Bilsing-Graham & Ellen Plummer
Phoebe and Monica are preparing for Rachel's baby shower and forgot to invite Rachel's mother. During the party, Monica tries desperately to ask Sandra for forgiveness, but to no avail. Rachel realizes she has no idea how to care for the baby after the birth, her mother insists on staying with her for eight weeks, much to her and Ross' displeasure. Monica eventually gives Rachel the confidence to be a mother and lets Sandra know that she is angry about her wickedness. Joey is audited for a job as a host on a new game show that makes absolutely no sense, Chandler and Ross help him practice. During the audition it turns out that the whole concept of the show has changed.
191	21st	The cooking class	The One with the Cooking Class	May 2, 2002	July 15, 2003	Gary Halvorson	Acting: Brian Buckner & Sebastian Jones Plot: Dana Klein
Monica's culinary skills are rated poorly in the New York Post . After confronting the critic with a new bouillabaisse , but he cannot change his mind, she decides to take part in a cooking class with Joey in tow. Rachel and Ross go to buy the baby equipment. The saleswoman Katie ( Rena Sofer ) begins to shamelessly flirt with Ross. Rachel doesn't mind this at first, she thinks it's rather tasteless. When Katie shows up at their house and has coffee with Ross, Rachel becomes jealous of her. Phoebe helps Chandler prepare for an interview by stopping his natural instinct for making immature jokes. So far everything goes well during the conversation until Chandler falls back into the old pattern at the end.
192	22nd	Waiting for the baby	The One Where Rachel Is Late	May 9, 2002	July 22, 2003	Gary Halvorson	Shana Goldberg-Meehan
Since Joey only gets two tickets for the premiere of his film and Monica and Phoebe argue about who can go, he invites Chandler. But Chandler falls asleep, which makes Joey pretty angry. He then wants to repay Chandler all the donations he made over the years before he became a star. But when he sees the sum, it doesn't bother him anymore that Chandler was sleeping. Rachel is very frustrated with the fact that she is eight days past due and is doing everything possible to induce labor. But it is only when Ross agrees to be available for the last option, namely sex, that the amniotic sac finally bursts before something happens. Meanwhile, Monica and Phoebe are betting on the due date, but Monica keeps losing.
193	23	The baby is coming! - Part 1	The One Where Rachel Has a Baby (Part 1)	May 16, 2002	July 29, 2003	Kevin S. Bright	Scott Silveri
Ross and Rachel arrive at the hospital, but everyone else is already there. Ross wonders how they did it. Ross' mother also comes by and brings him her mother's engagement ring so that he can propose to Rachel, because she still wants the child to have real parents. Monica tries to scare Chandler and tells him she wants a baby too, but he thinks it's a good idea. Since the moment is right to become pregnant, they look for a free room in the hospital. After four women who came to the hospital after Rachel and shared the room with her are already in the delivery room, she is slowly becoming desperate. But the next mother-to-be leaves her even more desperate because it is Janice, Chandler's ex.
194	24	The baby is coming! - Part 2	The One Where Rachel Has a Baby (Part 2)	May 16, 2002	Aug 5, 2003	Kevin S. Bright	David Crane & Marta Kauffman
Phoebe met a nice patient in the hallway who broke his leg. Since she can no longer ask him for the room number, Joey plays Dr. Drake Ramoray to get the information. Since Phoebe doesn't dare to go to his room afterwards, Joey has to step in as a doctor again. Cliff ( Eddie McClintock ) is quite upset about the questions Joey asks, but when he sees him on TV afterwards, he begins to doubt. Phoebe explains to him that he is a friend of hers. After twenty-one hours of work, Rachel finally made it, the baby is here. Since they do not yet have a name and Rachel does not like Ross' suggestions, she is allowed to have the name of Monica, who already knows that her child should be called Emma if it were a girl. Joey finds Ross' engagement ring. Rachel thinks he's proposing to her and says "Okay".

Season 9

No. ( total )	No. ( St. )	German title	Original title	First broadcast in the USA	German language first broadcast (D)	Director	script
195	1	Do you want …?	The One Where No One Proposes	26 Sep 2002	Aug 12, 2003	Kevin S. Bright	Sherry Bilsing-Graham & Ellen Plummer
After accidentally proposing to Rachel, Joey tries to tell her it wasn't meant to be, but can never find a suitable moment. Meanwhile, Monica and Chandler keep trying to have a baby. But Monica's father catches her in the broom closet. Without knowing that Joey proposed to Rachel, Ross wants to put the relationship with Rachel back on track, but Phoebe causes trouble because she doesn't know who proposed to Rachel. To make matters worse, everyone is exhausted, and Rachel has trouble breastfeeding Emma.
196	2	Don't cry for me, Emma	The One Where Emma Cries	Oct 3, 2002	Aug 19, 2003	Sheldon Epps	Dana Klein
After Rachel wakes Emma, ​​the baby doesn't stop crying. All well-intentioned suggestions from Phoebe and Monica fail until Monica picks up the little girl. Chandler accidentally agrees to move to Tulsa because he fell asleep in a meeting. Monica is not at all happy about it. Meanwhile, Joey and Ross end up in the hospital when Ross, who is still angry with Joey, tries to hit Joey after he has asked him to. He misses Joey and hits a post with his fist and breaks his thumb.
197	3	The doctor is alive	The One with the Pediatrician	Oct 10, 2002	Aug 26, 2003	Roger Christiansen	Brian Buckner & Sebastian Jones
Monica wants to go to Tulsa with Chandler and is therefore looking for a job there. When she checks with an agent, she is offered a great job in Manhattan. Now she is unsure, because when Chandler offered her to stay in New York, since he only has to go to Tulsa four days a week, she was against it. Phoebe and Joey meet on blind dates and since Joey doesn't know any men he finds a complete stranger named Mike ( Paul Rudd ) as Phoebe's date. After Rachel was told by Emma's pediatrician Dr. Weiner was removed from the list because of her constant calls, she takes Emma to Dr. Gettleman, the pediatrician Ross and Monica went to when they were children, learns that Ross is still a patient of Dr. Gettleman is.
198	4th	Which man for which life?	The One with the Sharks	Oct 17, 2002	Sep 2 2003	Ben Weiss	Andrew Reich & Ted Cohen
Monica surprises Chandler with a visit to Tulsa, but he watches porn on hotel television and when she arrives he switches the channel in a panic. Now a shark documentary is running that leads Monica to believe that the sea animals turn him on. Joey thinks he's already slept with the girl he's dating because everything about her apartment looks familiar to him. But when her roommate comes home, he remembers who it was. Phoebe fears losing Mike after realizing she has never been in a long-term relationship. Ross tries to comfort her and goes to Mike to talk to him about it, but eventually tells him that Phoebe had a longstanding relationship with an Indian named Vikram.
199	5	Dinner for Six	The One with Phoebe's Birthday Dinner	Oct 31, 2002	Sep 9 2003	David Schwimmer	Scott Silveri
Phoebe is planning a dinner for her birthday, but only she and Joey are on time. Monica and Chandler are late because Chandler smoked at a meeting in Tulsa and now Monica smelled it. Actually, she just wanted to have sex with him quickly because she is ovulating, but everything turns into a big argument. After all, she pretends to forgive him just to get him to bed with her. Rachel and Ross are late because Rachel doesn't want to leave Emma alone and Ross makes fun of it. When Ross' mother is late to babysit, Ross wants Rachel to leave. In doing so, they lock themselves out of the apartment. Now Rachel is in sheer panic, but instead of Ross calming her down, he makes fun of her hysteria even more. When everyone finally arrives at the restaurant, Joey is almost starving, and he and Phoebe had to move to a smaller table. When everyone has finally ordered, Phoebe's phone rings and Mike tells her that he has finished earlier. Phoebe leaves immediately, Rachel and Ross as well as Monica and Chandler now also find excuses to leave. In the end, Joey sits alone at the table and has to finish the orders of six people.
200	6th	The child man	The One with the Male Nanny	Nov 7, 2002	16 Sep 2003	Kevin S. Bright	Marta Kauffman & David Crane
Ross and Rachel are looking for a nanny for Emma, ​​after a few useless candidates a male nanny ( Freddie Prinze junior ) introduces himself. Ross is absolutely against it, Rachel immediately likes Sandy. Eventually Ross wants to dismiss him against Rachel's wishes. Chandler is upset when Monica tells him that she met someone who is the funniest man she has ever met. So far he always thought he was the funniest person in the world. Meanwhile, Phoebe's ex-boyfriend David ( Hank Azaria ) appears again. Phoebe initially lies to him when he asks her if she has a boyfriend. When she finally admits it, Mike, with whom she recently exchanged the keys to the apartment, suddenly shows up and catches the two of them kissing deeply.
201	7th	Not a song of good parents	The One with Ross's Inappropriate Song	Nov 14, 2002	23 Sep 2003	Gary Halvorson	Robert Carlock
Ross finds a way to make Emma laugh by singing "Baby Got Back". When Rachel finds out, she thinks it is inappropriate. But when she tries to make Emma laugh herself, she has to resort to the same song. Phoebe is invited to dinner with Mike's parents and tries to impress them with a snobbish accent. When Mike tells her to be natural, she begins to talk about her life so far, which causes confusion for Mike's parents. Joey is looking for a good investment for the large amount of money he is now earning; property is recommended to him. By chance he learns that Richard is looking for a buyer for his apartment. When Chandler and Joey tour the apartment, they find a videotape with Monica's name on it. Chandler lets it run because he wants to see it. You see a woman with cowboy boots having sex with Richard, Chandler knows that it has to be Monica. But when Monica comes home and sees the video too, she denies it because she doesn't have any cowboy boots.
202	8th	The terrible sister	The One with Rachel's Other Sister	Nov 21, 2002	Sep 30 2003	Kevin S. Bright	Shana Goldberg-Meehan
Rachel's sister Amy ( Christina Applegate ) shows up and stays for Thanksgiving dinner because her married boyfriend moved her. Amy suddenly wonders if she would have Emma if Rachel and Ross hypothetically died. But Rachel and Ross would pass Emma on to Monica and Chandler. When Amy asks if she would have the baby if Monica died too, because they said that if Monica and Chandler were gone, then Emma would go to Ross' parents, Chandler is upset that Ross and Rachel would not give him trust. Meanwhile, Monica becomes obsessed with her expensive china plates, and Phoebe tries to teach Joey how to lie after Joey forgot to go to the Thanksgiving Parade for his show.
203	9	Rachel's number	The One with Rachel's Phone Number	Dec 5, 2002	Oct 7, 2003	Ben Weiss	Mark J. Kunerth
One girl's night out with Phoebe, Rachel gives a man her phone number, but immediately regrets it after realizing that Ross will answer the call at home. While Phoebe and Rachel are out, Ross invites Mike to hang out with him. But since Mike doesn't want to talk about his divorce and Ross doesn't have a keyboard at home, they realize that they have little in common and keep silent the whole evening. Joey invites Chandler to a game, but Monica doesn't want him to go as it's the only night they can see each other. Since Chandler doesn't want to lie to Joey, he claims he can't get away from Tulsa. When Joey knocks on their door and hears a man's voice, he believes that Monica is having an affair. He calls Chandler to come immediately. To keep the lie from being exposed, Chandler climbs down the fire escape and pretends to come home. But Monica forgot to put his suitcase away, which Joey promptly sees.
204	10	Chandler's feast	The One with Christmas in Tulsa	Dec 12, 2002	Oct 14, 2003	Kevin S. Bright	Doty Abrams
It's Christmas, but Chandler has to go to Tulsa because they have a lot of work to do by the end of the year. His employees are totally demotivated and after a few discussions he sends them home. Only his colleague Wendy ( Selma Blair ) stays and Chandler begins to tell how great Christmas always is with his friends, which is shown in flashbacks. When Monica calls and gets jealous of Wendy, he decides to quit and immediately return home to his friends.
205	11	Phoebe - superstar	The One Where Rachel Goes Back to Work	Jan. 9, 2003	Oct 21, 2003	Gary Halvorson	Acting: Peter Tibbals Plot: Judd Rubin
Chandler is frustrated because he is now unemployed. Ross advises him not to have a child until he knows what his future looks like. Since he cannot tell Monica, he fakes an orgasm. Rachel visits her colleagues at work to introduce Emma when she finds out that her job has been turned over to Gavin ( Dermot Mulroney ). She fears that he could have the job permanently and therefore wants to end her maternity leave immediately. Phoebe is broke and doesn't know what to do next. Joey offers her a job as an extra in his series. But she immediately falls out with the director ( Evan Handler ) because she is clumsy and wants to shape "her role" herself. At first, Joey saves her from being expelled, but when she starts to exaggerate, he makes sure that she has to leave.
206	12	The baby rats	The One with Phoebe's Rats	Jan. 16, 2003	Oct 28, 2003	Ben Weiss	Acting: Brian Buckner & Sebastian Jones Plot: Dana Klein
Mike finds a rat in Phoebe's closet that Phoebe calls Bob. Mike therefore sets traps when Phoebe finds baby rats in another closet. At that moment you hear a trap snap, whereupon Phoebe feels called to care for the orphaned rat babies. Ross and Rachel hire a new nanny named Molly ( Melissa George ), but Ross worries when Joey begins to keep an eye on her. Chandler was supposed to make sure that Joey doesn't follow Molly, but he gets away from him at Rachel's birthday party. They find the two of them at Ross's house, the moment they want to confront Joey, Molly's friend comes and kisses her. Ross is relieved that she is a lesbian, but Joey turns that on even more. Rachel continues to argue with Gavin, but kisses him at her birthday party on Monica and Chandler's balcony. Ross sees this from his apartment across the street.
207	13	Kiss with consequences	The One Where Monica Sings	Jan. 30, 2003	Nov 4, 2003	Gary Halvorson	Acting: Steven Rosenhaus Plot: Sherry Bilsing-Graham & Ellen Plummer
Joey has to take new portraits, he is advised to pluck his eyebrows. But he behaves so sorry in the beauty salon that they can only raise an eyebrow. Phoebe suggests that Monica sing in Mike's piano bar. After some doubts, Monica does. The audience loves them, but only when the light is on them. Because then you can see that her blouse is see-through and you can see her breasts because she is not wearing a bra. Meanwhile, an angry and paranoid steed thinks Rachel is hiding everything from him and tries desperately to find a date. Rachel, who wants to talk to Ross about their relationship, realizes that the situation is not working and decides to move in with Emma again at Joey's.
208	14th	Blind dates	The One with the Blind Dates	Feb 6, 2003	Nov 11, 2003	Gary Halvorson	Sherry Bilsing-Graham & Ellen Plummer
In order for Ross and Rachel to realize that they are a perfect match, Phoebe and Joey arranged bad blind dates for them. While Ross waits in vain for his date because Phoebe and Joey noticed at the last moment that there were similarities with the planned woman, Rachel is allowed to spend the evening with a customer of Phoebe. Steve ( Jon Lovitz ) is a drug addict former restaurant owner who sees no prospects in his life. Meanwhile, Monica and Chandler take care of Emma. Because Monica used the wrong calendar, she realizes that today is the last day of ovulation. When Emma sleeps, they sneak into the bedroom. Then Joey comes into the apartment and hears the unambiguous noises. That's why he takes Emma with him. When Monica and Chandler have finished and come back into the living room, panic breaks out when they realize that Emma is gone.
209	15th	Hands up	The One with the Mugging	Feb 13, 2003	Nov 18, 2003	Gary Halvorson	Peter Tibbals
Phoebe and Ross are ambushed on the street. Phoebe discovers that the thief is an old friend from the street ( Kyle Gass ). When they discuss it with Monica afterwards, she says that Ross was attacked once as a teenager. Based on the description, Phoebe realizes that she was the person who attacked him at the time. In the meantime, Chandler can do an internship as a recruiter, but he feels out of place due to his age until he tests the item to be advertised and falls over. Joey auditions for a play with Leonard Hayes ( Jeff Goldblum ), but fails the first time. Nevertheless, he can audition again. Since he should go to the bathroom urgently, he speaks with a painful face and gets the role.
210	16	Well stocked!	The one with the boob job	Feb 20, 2003	Nov 25, 2003	Gary Halvorson	Mark J. Kunerth
Monica asks Joey for a loan. Shortly thereafter, Chandler asks Joey for money, and learns that Monica has also asked for money, although he said that Bings never borrow money. So Joey claims Monica needs the money for a breast augmentation. Now Chandler tries to prevent this, but they talk past each other, because Monica speaks of changes that pregnancy brings with it. Rachel tries to childproof the apartment, but realizes she can't do it herself. When a handyman finishes the job, Joey is overwhelmed with all the safeguards. Mike tells Phoebe that he never wants to marry again, which leads Phoebe to wonder if they should live together.
211	17th	Crush with a dead person	The One with the Memorial Service	13 Mar 2003	Dec 2, 2003	Gary Halvorson	Acting: Brian Buckner & Sebastian Jones Plot: Robert Carlock
Ross and Chandler post false information about each other on their college alumni website, leading to Chandler being classified as gay while Ross is dead. To take it to the extreme, they want to hold a memorial service for Ross and are excited to see who will come. Apparently the website is not getting much attention. Meanwhile, Joey and Rachel argue about Joey's penguin buddy Hugsy. Every time Joey takes the penguin away from Emma, ​​she starts to cry. But because it is very important to him, he buys a second identical penguin. But Emma doesn't want that, she only gives peace of mind when she has the original. Phoebe asks Monica to help her get over Mike, but it's harder than she thought. Because she's meeting Mike behind Monica's back. Monica also has a hopeless position as a guardian between the two of them on the sofa.
212	18th	It was the pigeon!	The One with the Lottery	Apr 3, 2003	Dec 9, 2003	Gary Halvorson	Acting: Sherry Bilsing-Graham & Ellen Plummer Plot: Brian Buckner & Sebastian Jones
Since there are 30 million to be won in a lottery, Phoebe wants to buy tickets. Everyone else joins in, except Ross. But soon the arguments begin as to how a possible profit should be divided. All this becomes too much for Phoebe, she grabs the bowl with the loose items and runs out onto the terrace to threaten to drop them. At that moment a large pigeon comes flying towards them. She is so startled that she drops the bowl. When collecting, you will only find half of the tickets. After the drawing, Gunther at Central Perk tells them that someone on the street found a ticket and won $ 10,000. Meanwhile, Chandler waits for a call from his company, as three out of fifteen interns get a position as assistant. When he learns that he is not one of them, he is disappointed, but shortly afterwards his boss answers and offers him a job as a copywriter, as an assistant job would not be enough for him. Rachel claims Emma said her first word, but the word doesn't make sense to Ross.
213	19th	Guys in the hotel	The One with Rachel's Dream	Apr 17, 2003	Dec 16, 2003	Terry Hughes	Acting: Mark J. Kunerth Plot: Dana Klein
After Rachel sees Joey rehearse a scene from his series, she asks him to watch the filming. In doing so, she develops feelings for Joey. When he is rehearsing again at home and Rachel is so taken with it, she asks Joey to kiss her. Chandler plans a weekend in Vermont with Monica, but she cannot take time off. When he wants to cancel the reservation, he is told that it is not possible. So he goes with Ross instead, but when they arrive at the hotel no room is reserved. Only the most expensive suite is left, which leads Ross to try and take everything possible from the hotel to get the money back. Phoebe plays music in front of Monica's restaurant, much to Monica's dismay, as the guests complain about it. Discussing everything with Phoebe is useless.
214	20th	Party on the roof	The One with the Soap Opera Party	Apr 24, 2003	Jan. 13, 2004	Sheldon Epps	Acting: Andrew Reich & Ted Cohen Plot: Shana Goldberg-Meehan
Joey has free admission to a theater for his friends, but he cannot attend because, as he says, he has to get up early the next day. Rachel finds out he's throwing a party for the cast of his series on the rooftop, but he doesn't want any of his friends to come. Ultimately, Chandler sits alone in the theater while Monica, Phoebe, and Rachel attend the party. Ross has a new colleague at the institute and immediately falls in love with Charlie ( Aisha Tyler ), who has only been with “Nobel Prize winners” until now. He takes her to Joey's party, and he and Rachel soon catch Charlie and Joey kissing.
215	21st	Please make a small donation	The One with the Fertility Test	May 1, 2003	Jan. 20, 2004	Gary Halvorson	Acting: Robert Carlock Plot: Scott Silveri
Chandler and Monica undergo fertility tests and are surprised to see Janice. The tests found that Chandler's sperm aren't fast swimmers and that Monica's uterus is causing problems. Rachel got a free massage, but Phoebe tells her it's a terrible salon and tears up Rachel's voucher. Rachel glues him back together and goes anyway. She finds out that Phoebe works there. Joey needs help to further his relationship with Charlie and asks Ross of all people for advice.
216	22nd	The sperminator	The one with the donor	May 8, 2003	Jan. 27, 2004	Ben Weiss	Andrew Reich & Ted Cohen
After Chandler and Monica find out that they are both sterile, they look for a sperm donor. Chandler invites his work colleague Zack ( John Stamos ) to dinner to get to know him better. The evening is pretty weird and they realize they don't want a donor, so they decide to adopt. Phoebe learns Rachel's feelings for Joey when she and Rachel accompany Charlie out shopping, and Rachel fears that Charlie has heard that she likes Joey. But Charlie thinks it's Phoebe. While Phoebe prepares to go to Mike's sister's party, she meets David again and walks away with him. Ross has the opportunity to speak at a conference in Barbados, but his boss falls asleep while talking about it.
217	23	Rain in Paradise - Part 1	The One in Barbados (Part 1)	May 15, 2003	Feb 3, 2004	Kevin S. Bright	Shana Goldberg-Meehan & Scott Silveri
see episode 24
218	24	Rain in Paradise - Part 2	The One in Barbados (Part 2)	May 15, 2003	Feb 10, 2004	Kevin S. Bright	Marta Kauffman & David Crane
Everyone is going to Ross' conference in Barbados. David asks Chandler why Phoebe and Mike broke up, he explains that it was because Mike did not want to marry Phoebe. So he makes up his mind to propose to Phoebe, but Monica learns everything from Chandler and calls Mike. Before David can propose to her, Mike shows up and beats him. Because the weather is bad, Monica and Mike play table tennis. Since Monica cannot lose, she is very upset. When she injured herself before the crucial point, Chandler takes over and wins because he can actually play very well but never said it because of Monica's doggedness. Ross and Charlie discover they have a lot in common, while Rachel and Joey grow closer. Joey and Charlie split up because they realized they have nothing in common. Joey later sees Charlie and Ross kissing, so he goes to Rachel and kisses her too.

Season 10

No. ( total )	No. ( St. )	German title	Original title	First broadcast in the USA	German language first broadcast (D)	Director	script
219	1	Talking is silver	The One After Joey and Rachel Kiss	25 Sep 2003	June 14, 2005	Kevin S. Bright	Andrew Reich & Ted Cohen
Rachel and Joey decide to talk to Ross about their relationship, while Ross tries to talk to Joey about his relationship with Charlie. Ross admits his relationship with Joey, but Joey fails. When Ross later comes to Rachel and Joey's apartment, he sees them kissing. Monica has scalloped cornrows in her hair to get rid of her frizzy hair, but Chandler hates it. When she tries to take it out in the bathroom, it gets stuck in the shower curtain. Phoebe finds out that Mike has had a new girlfriend named Precious ( Anne Dudek ) for a few months and now has to break up with her. Phoebe waits for him in Mike's apartment until he returns from meeting Precious, but then Precious shows up in Mike's apartment and Phoebe tells her the truth.
220	2	Ross is fine	The One Where Ross Is Fine	Oct 2, 2003	June 21, 2005	Ben Weiss	Sherry Bilsing-Graham & Ellen Plummer
Monica and Chandler have great problems understanding the adoption process, Phoebe recommends a well-known couple who have adopted. Monica and Chandler meet her and Monica gets along with the woman ( Kellie Waymire ) immediately , but later Chandler casually mentions to her son ( Daryl Sabara ) that he was adopted to find out he knew nothing about it. The couple kick Monica and Chandler out of their apartment after finding out that Chandler tried to bribe their son into not saying anything. Rachel and Joey think Ross may be having problems with their new relationship, but he assures them that he is fine. Ross invites Rachel and Joey on a double date with him and Charlie. They agree, but Ross gets drunk. Joey stays with Ross overnight to make sure he's okay. Ross realizes he's been separated from Rachel for so long that he shouldn't affect Joey and Rachel's relationship. Phoebe is with Frank Jr. ( Giovanni Ribisi ) and the triplets. The kids drive Frank Jr. crazy and he offers one of them to Phoebe. He finds that he can't give up on any of the children, so Phoebe offers to babysit so Frank Jr. and his wife have more time to relax. Chandler accidentally mentions to the triplets that Phoebe gave birth to them.
221	3	Love night with obstacles	The One with Ross's Tan	Oct 9, 2003	June 28, 2005	Gary Halvorson	Brian Buckner
After seeing Monica's tan, Ross decides to get a tan too. After hearing the seemingly straightforward instructions, he becomes confused and accidentally gets a double dose sprayed on the front of his body and nothing on his back. Even when he tries to turn his back, everything goes wrong again until it's incredibly dark. Rachel and Joey try to take their relationship to the next level, but Rachel keeps accidentally slapping Joey while Joey cannot undo Rachel's bra. On the second try, Rachel accidentally kneels on Joey's best piece. They then decide to stay friends. Monica and Phoebe try to keep a disgusting old friend ( Jennifer Coolidge ) away from them. This brings back memories of the time when Phoebe tried to take Monica out many years ago.
222	4th	Gifts, presents	The one with the cake	Oct 23, 2003	July 5, 2005	Gary Halvorson	Robert Carlock
Ross and Rachel want to have a party for Emma's first birthday and really want everyone to be there. But Chandler and Monica have a romantic weekend planned, Phoebe has a client, and Joey has an audition. Ross' parents join in and they start partying even though Emma is still asleep. Rachel suddenly notices that the cake doesn't have a rabbit with a photo of Emma on it, as planned, but a penis with a picture of her daughter. She goes to exchange the cake, but Ross has to get it because it was going too fast. Phoebe, Joey, Chandler and Monica fight over who will take care of Emma and who can go. Fortunately, everyone will be back before Rachel and Ross are back and Emma's birthday can be celebrated the way Rachel imagined it would be.
223	5	The return of the terrible sister	The One Where Rachel's Sister Babysits	Oct 30, 2003	July 12, 2005	Roger Christiansen	Dana Klein
Rachel's sister Amy ( Christina Applegate ) shows up at Ross and looks for Rachel. Rachel quickly learns that she plans to marry her ex-boyfriend's father. Rachel takes her in, much to Joey's chagrin, and tries to help straighten her life. Amy offers to look after Emma because the nanny is sick, but messes up everything because she lets Emma pierce her ear studs. Mike tries to propose to Phoebe on the big screen at the stadium, but Phoebe tells him how lame it would be if another couple got engaged this way. Phoebe tries to fix it by doing the same, but Mike is laughed at by the audience. Mike finally does it in the restaurant and Phoebe accepts. Monica and Chandler ask Rachel to write a letter of introduction to their adoption agency, but Joey feels left out. They ask Joey, but he tries to write the letter in big words because Ross showed him how to use the thesaurus . He eventually redrafts the letter, but passes it on to the agency before Monica and Chandler read it. The agency believes a child wrote the letter, which they really like.
224	6th	All lie!	The One with Ross's Grant	Nov 6, 2003	July 19, 2005	Ben Weiss	Sebastian Jones
Ross applies for a paleontology scholarship and finds out that Charlie's ex-boyfriend Benjamin Hobart ( Greg Kinnear ) is reviewing the applications. Ross and Charlie are having dinner with him and it becomes apparent that Benjamin still has feelings for them. During the interrogation, Benjamin sabotages Ross' application by not asking him any paleontological questions. Ross is upset and informs Charlie, but she doesn't believe him. Benjamin admits his feelings to Charlie. Charlie feels the same and she separates from Ross. Phoebe has to make room for Mike to move in, but is sad that she has to part with her disturbing artwork Gladys. Monica pretends to like it, but she really hates it. Monica and Rachel argue over who should have it, as Phoebe believes they both want it. She's doing another even more disturbing piece of art so that both of them can have one. Joey wants Chandler to get him a job in a commercial, but Chandler doesn't think he's the right person for the role. Chandler lies to Joey that he watched the videotape, but Joey realizes because he's not making stupid comments about the spot because it was about lipstick for men.
225	7th	The perfect home	The One with the Home Study	Nov 13, 2003	July 26, 2005	Kevin S. Bright	Mark J. Kunerth
Monica and Chandler are concerned about their conversation with adoption agency employee Laura ( Maria Pitillo ) when they learn that Joey slept with her and she never called back. They keep reassuring her that they are not friends with Joey. However, Joey gains access to the apartment and pretends to be disappointed because Laura never called him. Phoebe and Mike are reluctant to spend a lot of money on their wedding and agree to only get married at the town hall. They donate the money to charity. But when Monica talks to Phoebe, she realizes that she would miss something without a big wedding and they get the money back, but then have a guilty conscience. Ross tries to help Rachel overcome her fear of swings while she helps him shed his fear of spiders.
226	8th	Day of gratitude	The One with the Late Thanksgiving	Nov 20, 2003	Aug 2, 2005	Gary Halvorson	Shana Goldberg-Meehan
Monica and Chandler decide not to make Thanksgiving dinner, but Phoebe convinces them by citing Monica's pride that the last meal wasn't good. Chandler helps with the cranberry sauce for the first time and, surprisingly, Monica lets him. Rachel and Phoebe compete in a beauty pageant with Emma and win, while Ross and Joey go to a Rangers game. That's why all four are almost an hour late. Angry that no one showed up on time and because she didn't want to make the food at first, Monica and Chandler lock the door and refuse to let anyone in. Rachel still has a key and everyone manages to get their heads in the door, but no further because of the door chain. Joey gets stuck when everyone tries to pull their heads out again. When the chain breaks, he flies straight into the food. Monica is angry at first, but when she receives a call that an Ohio girl has chosen her to adopt her baby, everything is gone.
227	9	What is mine is not yours	The One with the Birth Mother	Jan. 8, 2004	Aug 9, 2005	David Schwimmer	Scott Silveri
Monica and Chandler fly to Ohio to meet the birth mother Erica ( Anna Faris ) of their future child. It quickly becomes clear that their files have been mixed up, with Erica mistaking Chandler for a doctor and Monica for a pastor. You don't show anything, but Chandler feels guilty. He convinces Monica to tell the truth, which causes Erica to refuse. Chandler catches up with Erica and convinces her to still consider her. Erica decides that they are the right couple and that they can adopt their baby. Meanwhile, Joey has a date with a friend of Phoebe ( Annie Parisse ), but has problems with her constantly eating from his plate. Rachel and Phoebe accompany Ross to the clothes shop, but Rachel and Ross' bags are mixed up. Ross does not notice that he is wearing a woman's sweater and that he is incredibly comfortable in it. On a date with a woman, he realizes that something cannot be right because she is wearing the same item of clothing.
228	10	A fateful affair	The One Where Chandler Gets Caught	Jan 15, 2004	Aug 16, 2005	Gary Halvorson	Doty Abrams
Rachel and Phoebe watch Chandler get into a car with another woman. They call him, but he evades their questions by pretending to be at work. You follow him and see how he goes into a house with the woman. They think he's cheating on Monica and tell Ross and Joey. The four tell Monica, but Monica doesn't react the way they imagined. It turns out they want to buy a house in the suburbs and the woman is their realtor. Everyone tries to convince them to stay in town while remembering the past few years. When the realtor calls, Chandler pretends not to get the house, but when the others leave, he tells Monica that they won.
229	11	Tears of a stripper	The One Where the Stripper Cries	Feb 5, 2004	Aug 30, 2005	Kevin S. Bright	Marta Kauffman & David Crane
Monica and Rachel organize a bachelorette party for Phoebe, but Phoebe is disappointed that there is no stripper. Rachel and Monica find a stripper ( Danny DeVito ) at the last minute , but when he tries to perform, Phoebe is disappointed because he doesn't match her idea of ​​what makes him cry. Ross and Chandler attend their college get-together and see the girl they both used to be into. Since Ross and Chandler had made a pact at the time, no one was allowed to make out with her. But Ross finds out that Chandler broke the pact at the time. Chandler Ross admits that he broke the pact too, but with another girl ( Kimberley Davies ). Monica and Rachel were at the same party, and Chandler made out with Rachel to get back on Ross. Ross is upset that this was also the night of his first kiss with Rachel, but finds out he accidentally kissed Monica. Joey is a guest star on the television game show Pyramid, but doesn't know anything to upset his play partner. He made up for almost everything on the last lap, but failed on the last question.
230	12	Phoebe's wedding	The One with Phoebe's Wedding	Feb 12, 2004	6 Sep 2005	Kevin S. Bright	Robert Carlock & Dana Klein
Phoebe's wedding to Mike is imminent and the wedding planner Monica is getting on everyone's nerves. At some point it gets too much for Phoebe and she fires her to do the job herself. Meanwhile, Phoebe has also asked Joey to take her to the altar, prompting him to give Mike more than a few warnings about Phoebe's welfare. Ross and Chandler find that they have no job at the wedding reception until one of Mike's groomsmen fails. Now they compete against each other, but Mike doesn't want to decide and leaves it to Phoebe, who in turn passes the decision on to Rachel. A snow storm hits New York and it becomes obvious that the wedding has to be postponed, but Phoebe and Mike decide to get married outside on the street as the priest cannot come either. Joey takes over the wedding ceremony. Phoebe reinstates Monica because she knows she can do everything in time. Mike tells Ross and Chandler that he has decided to fill the vacant groomsman position with his family dog, but still needs one of them to lead the dog down the aisle. Since Chandler is afraid of dogs, it's Ross's turn. But Chandler is also allowed to do something, he replaces Joey and leads Phoebe to the altar.
231	13	Joey the genius	The One Where Joey Speaks French	Feb 19, 2004	13 Sep 2005	Gary Halvorson	Sherry Bilsing-Graham & Ellen Plummer
Phoebe tries to teach Joey how to speak French for a piece, because he has stated in his data that he is fluent in French. Rachel's father has a heart attack, so she and Ross go to Long Island to visit him. In the evening Rachel is sad and wants to sleep with Ross, but he refuses because he doesn't think it's a good idea. Rachel is mad at Ross the next morning, and he says they should never have sex again. Back in town, Rachel thanks Ross again for coming with me and the two reflect on their love story. Rachel says there will always be something between them that confuses him and he leaves. Meanwhile, Erica visits and reveals that her baby's father may be a murderer, giving Monica and Chandler a sleepless night. But Chandler finds out on a trip with Erica that she only really had sex with one of the men and that was the other.
232	14th	Princess Consuela	The One with Princess Consuela	Feb. 26, 2004	Sep 20 2005	Gary Halvorson	Acting: Tracy Reilly Plot: Robert Carlock
Rachel has an interview in a restaurant for a job at Gucci, but her boss at Ralph Lauren sees her, which is why she pretends to be in front of the Gucci salesman ( Brent Spiner ) and therefore doesn't get the job. At the same time, she is also released from Ralph Lauren. By chance she meets her old colleague Mark from Bloomingdale, who arranges an interview for her for a job at Louis Vuitton. She gets the job, the only problem is that it would be in Paris. The newly married Phoebe tries to change her name to Phoebe Hannigan. When she learns at the counter that the name can be changed at will, she changes it to Princess Consuela, but insists that her friends call her Valerie. Unimpressed by this, Mike decides to change his name to Crap Bag. Eventually she realizes it and changes her name back to Phoebe Buffay-Hannigan. Meanwhile, Monica and Chandler take Joey to their new house. Actually, he wanted to spoil it for them, then he meets an eight-year-old girl ( Dakota Fanning ) who makes it clear to him that he has to let her go.
233	15th	Paris or New York?	The One Where Estelle Dies	Apr 22, 2004	27 Sep 2005	Gary Halvorson	Acting: Marta Kauffman & David Crane Plot: Mark J. Kunerth
Joey's agent Estelle dies, but the group won't tell him as it would give him the rest after the recent changes. Phoebe therefore calls Joey and speaks with a disguised voice like Estelle and provokes him until Joey fires her. Shortly thereafter, he learns from another client that Estelle has died. And again Phoebe calls as Estelle, which totally upsets him. While Monica and Chandler have a realtor ( Jane Lynch ) show them to the neighboring house , they are appalled that Janice, who is also there, is considering buying the house. Chandler feels compelled to take drastic measures to scare her off so that she does not become their neighbor. Ross tries to get Rachel back to her old job because he doesn't want her to go to Paris. But she rejects the new offer from Ralph Lauren. In the end, Ross persuades her to do what she wants to do.
234	16	The farewell party	The One with Rachel's Going Away Party	Apr 29, 2004	Oct 4, 2005	Gary Halvorson	Andrew Reich & Ted Cohen
When Erica arrives in New York to prepare for the baby's birth, Monica throws a farewell party for Rachel, at which Rachel says goodbye to each of them and moves them to tears. When it was Ross's turn, she just goes without a word, which leaves him hurt and he wonders why she doesn't say goodbye to him. Rachel later reveals to Ross that her story would make it difficult for her to say goodbye to him and they kiss. Monica and Chandler are packing for their move, Chandler finds a pair of handcuffs in the guest room and tries to find out who they belong to. Since everyone who has ever lived there denies that they are the owner, he is at a loss until he finds photos of Monica's grandmother in the closet. Erica comes back from going out and complains that she has constant stomach aches. Monica and Chandler take her to the hospital straight away because it is labor.
235	17th	Goodbye - Part 1	The Last One (Part 1)	May 6, 2004	Oct 11, 2005	Kevin S. Bright	Marta Kauffman & David Crane
see episode 18
236	18th	Goodbye - part 2	The Last One (Part 2)	May 6, 2004	Oct 11, 2005	Kevin S. Bright	Marta Kauffman & David Crane
After the night with Ross, Rachel says 'it's the perfect way to say goodbye' and he realizes that he is still in love with her. Phoebe therefore accompanies Ross to the airport so that he can tell Rachel his feelings, but they end up at the wrong airport. Phoebe calls Rachel and tells something about a missing part that leads to the plane being evacuated. In this way you can make it to the right airport in time. Ross tells her how he feels about her, but she gets on the plane anyway. Rachel thinks about Ross' request, so she puts it on the answering machine. But in the middle of it the message breaks off and when Ross turns around, Rachel is standing in his apartment. In the meantime, it turns out that Erica was pregnant with twins, because the doctor says after the birth of the first baby that it is still going on. Chandler and Monica name the twins Jack and Erica. At the end they all meet in Monica and Chandler's empty apartment, hand in their keys and decide to have a last cup of coffee together.

Special offers

No.	German title	Original title	First broadcast in the USA	German language first broadcast (D)	Director
1	-	Friends: The Stuff You've Never Seen	Feb 15, 2001	-	-
2	-	The One with All the Other Ones (Part 1)	May 6, 2004	-	Kevin S. Bright
3	-	The One with All the Other Ones (Part 2)	May 6, 2004	-	Kevin S. Bright

Web links

• Episode list in the Internet Movie Database (English)
• List of episodes at Fernsehserien.de