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22 mins
9/19/1996
1.
The One with the Princess Leia Fantasy
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Monica suffers from insomnia and depression following her breakup with Richard. Joey struggles to accept Chandler and Janice's relationship. Ross confides in Rachel about one of his fantasies.
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22 mins
9/26/1996
2.
The One Where No One's Ready
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A stressed Ross desperately and insistently tries to get the rest of the gang ready for a black tie event at the museum, while Joey and Chandler clash over personal belongings and personal space.
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22 mins
10/3/1996
3.
The One with the Jam
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Monica tries to get over Richard by using her free time to make jam and considers artificial insemination through a sperm bank. Phoebe is stalked by a man who mistakes her for Ursula.
Director:
David Schwimmer
/ Matthew Perry
/ Kevin S. Bright
/ Jennifer Aniston
Writer:
Wil Calhoun
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Guest starring:
Maggie Wheeler, David Arquette
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30 mins
10/10/1996
4.
The One with the Metaphorical Tunnel
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Chandler tries to get over his fear of commitment. Phoebe poses as Joey's agent after she forgets to tell him about an audition. Ross panics after seeing Ben play with a Barbie doll and tries to convince him to play with more manly toys.
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22 mins
10/17/1996
5.
The One with Frank Jr.
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Phoebe has trouble bonding with her half-brother Frank when he comes to visit. Joey attempts to build an entertainment center. Ross is challenged to name the five celebrities he'd like to sleep with most.
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22 mins
10/31/1996
6.
The One with the Flashback
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The gang remember the events three years ago, when several of them almost slept together.
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22 mins
11/7/1996
7.
The One with the Race Car Bed
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Joey becomes a learning extension teacher in soap acting, and loves the respect from even more clueless kids. Monica chooses a ridiculously cheap bed from Janice's ex; Phoebe signs for her at delivery- of another bed, a childish race car! Rachel convinces Ross to dine with her dad, who takes him down even worse then he feared; the next day Ross and Dr. Green find each-other making fun about Rachel's chiropractor and various lack of good sense. When Joey hears one of his students also auditions for the same role he wants, he tries to eliminate him by bad advice to play the boxer gay, but the effect surprises him, though less then what he sees at the Mattress King when trying to get Monica's original bed.
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30 mins
11/14/1996
8.
The One with the Giant Poking Device
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Chandler is devastated after Joey tells him he saw Janice kissing her ex-husband. Monica accidentally bumps Ben's head into a post when she and Rachel babysit. Phoebe is paranoid if she goes to dentist someone she knows will die.
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30 mins
11/21/1996
9.
The One with the Football
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Old sibling rivalry between Monica and Ross resurfaces and postpones Thanksgiving dinner when the gang decide to play a game of "touch" football.
Director:
David Schwimmer
/ Matthew Perry
/ Kevin S. Bright
/ Jennifer Aniston
Writer:
Ira Ungerleider
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Guest starring:
Susanna Voltaire
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22 mins
12/12/1996
10.
The One Where Rachel Quits
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Ross accidentally breaks a little girl's leg and tries to help her sell boxes of cookies which recreates Monica's childhood fixation. Rachel quits her job at Central Perk and Joey's Christmas tree selling conflicts with Phoebe's principles.
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22 mins
1/9/1997
11.
The One Where Chandler Can't Remember Which Sister
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A drunken Chandler fools around with one of Joey's sisters - but he can't remember which one. Ross becomes skeptical when a guy at the diner gets Rachel an interview for a position at Bloomingdales.
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30 mins
1/16/1997
12.
The One with All the Jealousy
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Ross becomes insanely jealous of Mark. Monica hooks up with a co-worker, who writes her a poem with a hidden meaning. One of Joey's numerous lies on his resume is exposed when he takes part in a Broadway production.
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22 mins
1/30/1997
13.
The One Where Monica and Richard Are Just Friends
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Monica's willpower is tested when she bumps into Richard. Joey and Rachel exchange their favorite books. Phoebe dates an athletic guy who doesn't realize he has a "wardrobe malfunction".
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30 mins
2/6/1997
14.
The One with Phoebe's Ex-Partner
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Phoebe is reunited with her former singing partner who thinks "Smelly Cat" has hit potential; Chandler dates a woman with a prosthetic leg.
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30 mins
2/13/1997
15.
The One Where Ross and Rachel Take a Break
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Ross seeks solace at a party after a bitter fight with Rachel and ends up in the arms of another woman; Phoebe's date needs an interpreter to communicate.
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30 mins
2/20/1997
16.
The One with the Morning After
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Ross is guilt-ridden after sleeping with Chloe and desperately tries to stop Rachel from finding out and when she does, the rest of the gang listen to them argue and end up trapped in Monica's room for the rest of the night.
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22 mins
3/6/1997
17.
The One Without the Ski Trip
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Monica, Chandler, Phoebe and Joey become stuck in the middle of Ross and Rachel's fight following their break-up.
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30 mins
3/13/1997
18.
The One with the Hypnosis Tape
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Monica goes out with a guy who turns out to be a software billionaire. Chandler's stop smoking hypnosis tape has an unexpected side effect. Frank makes a surprise announcement that he is getting married - to a woman twice his age.
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30 mins
3/27/1997
19.
The One with the Tiny T-Shirt
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Rachel goes on her first date, after splitting from Ross, with Mark. Joey clashes with his co-star in his new play. Monica continues to date Pete, even though she is still not attracted to him.
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30 mins
4/10/1997
20.
The One with the Dollhouse
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Monica's aunt dies and leaves her an antique dollhouse that she doesn't want Phoebe to play with; Rachel regrets setting up Chandler with her boss, Joanna.
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30 mins
4/17/1997
21.
The One with the Chick and the Duck
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Joey buys a chick for him and Chandler, Pete offers Monica a job at his restaurant but she is undecided if she should accept it. Ross shows his continued feelings for Rachel when he gives up being on TV for her.
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22 mins
4/24/1997
22.
The One with the Screamer
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Ross witnesses Rachel's date screaming at people. Meanwhile, Joey becomes upset when Kate is offered a job in Los Angeles; Phoebe refuses to hang up the phone when she is placed on hold by her phone company.
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30 mins
5/1/1997
23.
The One with Ross's Thing
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Ross seeks medical help when he finds a mysterious skin condition on his backside. Phoebe struggles to choose between two guys; Monica can't decide what to do about Pete when she thinks he is going to propose.
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22 mins
5/8/1997
24.
The One with the Ultimate Fighting Champion
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Monica struggles to support Pete in his goal to become the Ultimate Fighting Champion. Chandler is uneasy when his boss playfully slaps his butt. Rachel becomes jealous when Ross starts dating a woman that was introduced to him by Phoebe.
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22 mins
5/15/1997
25.
The One at the Beach
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While at the beach, Phoebe meets a family friend with links to her past; Ross discovers that Rachel still loves him and must decide between her and Bonnie.
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