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Now you can revisit the "Friends" gang with this complete episode guide from season one! From Joey's hilarious demise as Dr. Jake Ramoray to Ross' almost wedding to Emily, all of your favorite "Friends"moments are here. PILOT (Episode 1) Rachel, an old friend of Monica's, shows up at Central Perk in a wedding dress, after leaving her fiancee at the altar. She's seen her life in a new light, and surrounded by new, free-spirited friends, realizes it's time to begin again. Rachel begins by moving in with Monica, and working at Central Perk. Monica's new love interest, Paul, reveals he's impotent, which Monica finds intriguing and attractive. She eventually learns that his story is a ruse to lure women into bed. Ross' wife leaves him for another woman, which forces him to face the reality of beginning again. Writer: Marta Kauffman, David Crane Director: James Burrows Guest Cast: John Allen Nelson, Clea Lewis, Cynthia Mann THE ONE WITH THE SONOGRAM AT THE END (Episode 2) Ross' ex-wife Carol shows up at Ross' museum to inform him that she's pregnant, and he's the father. Then, she invites him to join her and, Susan, her new girlfriend, in raising the child. When Ross and Monica's parents come over for dinner, Monica hopes Ross will speak up, and take some pressure off her. Instead, Ross says nothing, and mom and dad blame Monica for being secretive. Finally, Ross, Carol, and Susan feel united at Carol's sonogram appointment. Rachel goes to return her ring to Barry, only to find that he took their maid-of-honor on their honeymoon trip, and the two are extremely happy. Writer: Marta Kauffman, David Crane Director: James Burrows Guest Cast: Elliott Gould, Christina Pickles, Merrill Markoe, Mitchell Whitfield, Anita Barone, Jessica Hecht, Joan Pringle, Christopher Miranda THE ONE WITH THE THUMB (Episode 3) Although Monica really likes Alan, her new interest, she's nervous about introducing him to her friends. To her surprise, they all love him, and often invite him to join their activities without Monica's consent. Once Monica realizes she's not in love with Alan, she breaks up with him, and the group reacts as if they've lost one of their members. Chandler begins smoking again, and Alan is the only one able to convince him to stop Phoebe's bank mistakenly credits her $1000, which she gives to a homeless woman, who gives Phoebe a soda as a thank you. The soda has a thumb in it, and the company gives Phoebe $7000 in gag money, which she offers Chandler to stop smoking. Writers: Jeffrey Astrof, Mike Sikowitz Director: James Burrows Guest Cast: Goeffrey Bower, Beth Grant, Barry Ashley, Spence Herashore, Sophia Santi, Lawanda Pate, Rachel Winfree, Jennifer Lewis THE ONE WITH GEORGE STEPHANOPLOUS (Episode 4) Rachel gets her new paycheck, only to find it's remarkably small, and she can barely cover her share of a ritzy lunch with old friends. When she returns to find Phoebe and Monica in the middle of an impromptu slumber party, she realizes she wouldn't trade her friends for the world. For his birthday, Chandler and Joey take Ross to a hockey game. Ross hates hockey, and the night ends in disaster, as Ross gets hit in the face with the puck, and winds up in the ER. Writer: Alexa Junge Director: Arlene Sanford Guest Cast: Mary Pat Gleason, Marianne Hagan, Michele Maika, Lessa Bryte, Edward Hibbert, Sean Whalen, Benjamin Caya THE ONE WITH THE EAST GERMAN LAUNDRY DETERGENT (Episode 5) Phoebe and Chandler decide to end their relationships at the coffee house, on the same night. While Chandler takes forever, and confuses himself the longer he goes, Phoebe finishes in about four seconds, and comes to Chandler's rescue. Meanwhile, Joey's trying to win back his old girlfriend, Angela, who's dating Mr. Sensitive. Joey tries to make Angela jealous by taking Monica on a double-date with Angela and her boyfriend. However, Monica thinks her date is Mr. Sensitive, and Joey has to bribe her to stay when she figures out his scheme. Although there's still a spark between Angela and Joey, Angela says she likes Monica too much to get between them. THE ONE WITH THE BUTT (Episode 6) After a humiliating experience in a play, Joey's thinking about quitting acting, when he lands a role as Al Pacino's butt-double. Trying to play on its breakthrough possibilities, Joey gets fired for overacting. Chandler asks out a beautiful woman who, amazingly, says yes. It turns out she's married, to her third husband, and Chandler must examine whether this is the ideal situation (a great physical relationship, no commitment, etc....), or merely a facade. Eventually, Chandler realizes his situation is not good, and leaves the relationship. The group tries to get Monica overcome her obsession with neatness and organization, but she must acknowledge her compulsive behavior. Writer: Adam Chase, Ira Underleider Director: Arlene Sanford Guest Cast: Sofia Milos, June Gable, James Burrows THE ONE WITH THE BLACKOUT (Episode 7) Joey convinces Ross that it's finally time to ask Rachel on a date. Before he can muster the guts, Rachel meets Paolo, a modelesque Italian neighbor, and brings him back to the apartment. Ross is devastated, and secretly pulls Paolo aside to tell him Rachel is taken. However, when the power flickers back on for a moment, the group sees Rachel kissing Paolo in the corner. Chandler spends his time trapped in a vestibule with model Jill Goodacre, whom he desperately tries to impress. Writer: Jeffrey Astrof, Mike Sikowitz Director: James Burrows Guest Cast: Jill Goodacre, Larry Hankie, Cosimo Fusco THE ONE WHERE NANA DIES TWICE (Episode 8) Ross and Monica's maternal grandmother is dying, and Rachel's mother, Judy, still find time to pick on Monica. Grandmother's passing spurs a discussion about the group's feelings about death. As it turns out, grandma was hard on Judy, as Judy ids on Monica, and their conversation at the funeral reception leads to a new understanding of each other. Shelly, one of Chandler's co-workers, thinks he's gay, and wants to set him up with Lowell, another co-worker. Chandler is shocked, especially when he learns the girls thought he was gay at first, too. Lowell tells Chandler he's knows Chandler is straight, and Chandler is miffed when both men and women find him unattractive. Writer: Marta Kauffman, David Crane Director: James Burrows Guest Cast: Elliot Gould, Christina Pickes, Elinor Donahue, Hay Cassaro, Stuart Fratkin, Marilyn Tokuda THE ONE WHERE UNDERDOG GETS AWAY - THANKSGIVING SHOW (Episode 9) Since Ross and Monica's parents go to Bermuda of the holiday, Monica decides to cook for Ross and herself. Rachel decides to join them when her father refuses to pay for her airfare to Colorado, since she's independent. Since Joey's face is featured in a VD ad, he doesn't want to spend the holiday explaining to his family that he doesn't have a VD. Chandler hates Thanksgiving, because his parents announced their divorce on that day, which caused him to throw up his turkey. Phoebe comes, and brings her grandmother. However, they get locked out, and the food burns. The gang eats cheese sandwiches and soup, and vow to make it a tradition. Writer: Jeff Greenstein, Jeff Strauss Director: James Burrows Guest Cast: Jane Sibbet, Jessica Hecht, Max Wright, Lara Harri THE ONE WITH THE MONKEY - HOLIDAY SHOW (Episode 10) Ross gets a monkey, Marcel, and treats it like a partner in a relationship. Although the gang makes a 'no date' pact for New Year's, everyone scrambles for someone to kiss at midnight, and Ross brings Marcel. Phoebe falls for David, a scientist who's juste received a three-year grant to study abroad. However, David realizes he wants the grant after all, and he and Phoebe go their own way, along with the rest of the group's dates, which unites them for the holiday. Writer: Adam Chase, Ira Ungerleider Director: Peter Bonerz Guest Cast: Hank Azaria, Wayne Pere, Maggie Wheeler, Sarah MacDonnell, Vincent Ventresca THE ONE WITH MRS. BING (Episode 11) Chandler's mother, a romance novelist, takes everyone out for dinner. Rachel beings Paolo, to which a despondent Ross ensures by drinking a few too many shots. Mom becomes the life of the party, and eventually kisses Ross, which Joey happens to see. Eventually Ross tells Chandler, which leads to a confrontation between Chandler and his mother, and they grow closer as a result. Monica and Phoebe flirt with a man, and while he flirts back he's hit by a cab. They care for him i the hospital, competing for his attention, although he's unconscious the entire time. Writer: Alexa Junge Director: James Burrows Guest Cast: Morgan Fairchild, Cosmio Fusco, David Sederholm THE ONE WITH THE DOZEN LASAGNAS (Episode 12) Ross' ex-wife, Carol, learns the sex of their child, but insists she wants it to be a surprise. Rachel eventually spills the beans, and Ross is thrilled he'll soon have a son. Meanwhile, Paolo gives Phoebe a massage, and makes a pass at her. After much debate among the group, Phoebe eventually tells Rachel, who breaks things off with Paolo. Ross is ecstatic, until Rachel swears off men forever. Joey and Chandler's kitchen table breaks, and they end up bickering like a married couple over what to buy. Eventually they settle on a practical piece, a foosball table. Writer: Jeffrey Astrof, Mike Sikowitz, Adam Chase, Ira Ungerleider Director: Paul Lazarus Guest Cast: Cosimo Fusco, Jane Sibbert, Jessica Hecht THE ONE WITH THE BOOBIES (Episode 13) Phoebe begins dating a shrink, but he drives the rest of the group nuts when he begins analyzing their neuroses. Chandler accidentally sees Rachel's breasts, and a game of one-upmanship ensues between the two. Joey learns his father has a mistress. He convinces dad to dump the lady, and come clean to mom, but something surprising happens. Writer: Alexa Junge Director: Alan Myerson Guest Cast: Fisher Stevenson, Robert Costanza, Brenda Vacarro, L. Garlington THE ONE WITH THE CANDY HEARTS (Episode 14) Chandler agrees to double with Joey and is mortified when Joey's date is Janice, an annoying woman that Joey's already broken up with twice. When Joey goes to break up with her for the third time, it's Valentine's Day. Ross and his date run into Carol and Susan at a restaurant, and Susan is beeped away on business. Carol joins Ross and his date, who is annoyed by their reminiscing, and leaves Carol and Ross to spend Valentine's together again. The girls decide to spend the day burning remnants of old relationships, but start a fire in Monica's apartment. They think they're doubly saved when three cute fireman show up, but they're not as nice as they seem. Writer: Bill Lawrence Director: James Burrows Guest Cast: Jane Sibbet, Jessica Hecht, Maggie Wheeler, Heather Medway, Nancy Valen, Larry Poindexter, Jay Acovone, Joel Gretsch THE ONE WITH THE STONED GUY (Episode 15) Chandler is offered a promotion, but turns it down, not wanting to become a corporate puppet. However, the boss temps him with money and a title, and Chandler takes the job. He finds himself picking on those below him, and fearing he's become a puppet anyway. Monica's the top candidate for a position at a new restaurant, but must prepare a gourmet meal. When the owner arrives, he's stoned and hungry. He eats the meal, and moves on the Ritz crackers, and macaroni and cheese. Ross gets a date with a woman from the museum, and Joey teaches him how to talk dirty. Writer: Jeff Greenstein, Jeff Strauss Director: Alan Myerson Guest Cast: Jon Lovitz, Melora Hardin, Stuart Frankin THE ONE WITH TWO PARTS, PART I (Episode 16) Joey and Chandler meets Phoebe's estranged sister, Ursula, and Joey finds himself to her. Weary of Urusla's habit of 'breaking things,' Phoebe gives Joey permission to date her, and regrets it when the two begin to get close. Ross takes a Lamaze class with Carol and Susan, and begins to worry he won't make a good father. Chandler must fire a co-worker, a woman to whom he's desperately attracted. Rachel takes a fall while removing Christmas lights from the balcony. Writer: Marta Kauffman, David Crane Director: Michael Lembeck Guest Cast: Helen Hunt, Lelia Kenzle, Lisa Kudrow, Jane Sibbet, Jessica Hecht, Michele Lamar Richards, Patty Tiffany, Jennifer Grant, Dorien Wilson, Larry Hankin THE ONE WITH TWO PARTS, PART II (Episode 17) It's the twins birthday, and Joey blows off Phoebe's party to be with Ursula, who's begun to lose interest in Joey. Soon, she's not returning his calls, and Phoebe confronts Ursula, trying to get her to patch things up. She refuses, and Phoebe pretends to be Ursula, convincing Joey that he's ending the relationship. Joey leaves, but not without a kiss. Monica takes Rachel to the ER, where two doctors ask them out. However, Monica panics, because she's just let Rachel pose as her on medical insurance. They go on the date, pretending to be each other. Ross' monkey, Marcel, swallows a 'k' during Scrabble, and Ross rushes him to the hospital, saving his life. He begins to think he might be a good father after all. Writer: Marta Kauffman, David Crane Director: Michael Lembeck Guest Cast: Lisa Kudrow, Elliot Gould, George Clooney, Noah Wylie THE ONE WITH ALL THE POKER (Episode 18) Rachel interviews for an assistant buyer's position at Sak's Fifth Avenue. An intense poker game ensues between the guys and girls, and the guys win. Monica's aunt, Iris, gives the girls a crash course in poker, and they demand a rematch. During the game, Rachel finds out she didn't get the job, which fuels her drive to win. Everyone folds, except for Ross and Rachel. When Ross sees how badly Rachel wants to win, he folds and gives her the victory. Writer: Jeffrey Astrof, Mike Sikowitz Director: James Burrows Guest Cast: Beverly Garland THE ONE WHERE THE MONKEY GETS AWAY (Episode 19) Rachel learns her ex-fiancee, Barry, is engaged, and wonders if she'll ever find 'the one.' Accordingly, Ross decides it's time to make his move. However, Rachel loses Ross' monkey, Marcel, and the whole gang sets out to find him. Marcel turns up, after being kidnapped by their crazy neighbor, Mr. Heckes. Just as Ross is about to talk to Rachel, Barry shows up, claiming the engagement's off, as he's still in love with Rachel. Writer: Jeffrey Astrof, Mike Sikowitz Director: Peter Bonerz Guest Cast: Larry Hankin, Mitchell Whitfield, Magan Cavanagh, L. Visser, Elisabeth Sjoili THE ONE WITH THE EVIL ORTHODONTIST (Episode 20) Rachel shares some special moments with Barry, and thinks he might be 'Mr. Right' after all. Mindy, Rachel's ex-best friend, asks Rachel to be her Maid-of-Honor, and expresses her fear that Barry may cheat. She then admits that she was intimate with Barry, while he was engaged to Rachel. They confront Barry, and Mindy accepts his apology, but Rachel leaves him for good. After a first date with a charming woman, Chandler has a major case of head games, while the gang learns they have a peeping Tom. Writer: Doty Abrams Director: Peter Bonerz Guest Cast: Jennifer Grey, Mitchell Whitfield, Christopher Mir, Lynn Clark THE ONE WITH THE FAKE MONICA (Episode 21) Someone has stolen Monica's credit card, and is charging items (such as tap dancing lessons) Rachel has always wanted, items that are part of a more care-free life. Monica becomes spontaneous, and Rachel is forced to become responsible. Eventually, they arrest the fake Monica, and the real Monica visit her in jail, getting a taste of life on the 'wild side.' Marcel, Ross' monkey, begins to get old, and finding him a good zoo becomes as difficult as getting into an Ivy-league school. Writer: Adam Chase, Ira Ungerleider Director: Gail Mancuso Guest Cast: Christina Pickles, Claudia Shear, Karla Tamburrell, Spencer Cherashore, Harry Shearer THE ONE WITH THE 'ICK' FACTOR (Episode 22) Monica starts dating a 21-year old, who thinks he's Monica's age. When she comes clean, he tells her that he's a high school senior. Unable to get over the 'ick' file, Monica bids him farewell, Summer of '42 style. Phoebe takes a temp job working for Chandler, and is surprised to learn his co-workers can't stand him. Ross is upset when Rachel has a series of erotic dreams about Chandler, but later hears Rachel speak his name, while sleeping on the couch. Rachel wakes up to Ross standing over her, and something seems like it might finally happen, when Ross' beeper goes off. Carol has gone into labor. Writer: Alexa Junge Director: Robby Benson Guest Cast: Stan Kirsch THE ONE WITH THE BIRTH (Episode 23) Carol goes into labor, and Ross and Susan, Rachel's life parent, argue about who should coach Carol through the process. Carol kicks them out of the delivery room, and they continue to argue in the hall. Phoebe takes them in a supply closet, to talk some sense into them, and the three get locked in. They decide to name the baby after the janitor that lets them out. Sickened by the birthing process, Joey leaves and meets a single mother, and ends up coaching her through child birth. Monica wonders if she'll ever have a child of their own. Writer: Marta Kauffman, David Crane, Jeff Greenstein, Jeff Strauss Director: James Burrows Guest Cast: Jane Sibbet, Jessica Hecht, Jonathan Silverman, Leah Remini, June Gable, Carlo Imperato THE ONE WHERE RACHEL FINDS OUT - FINALE (Episode 24) Ross gets called away on business days before Rachel's birthday, but buys her an antique broach she's coveted for a while. During a romantic movie, Chandler slips about Ross' feelings, and Rachel is surprised and touched. A discussion ensues about getting involved with a friend, and Rachel eventually decides to risk friendship for love. She goes to wait for the Ross at the airport, and he arrives with a beautiful new girlfriend. Joey picks up some extra cash by joining a fertility study, where he must obstain from sex. for the first time, he 'gives but doesn't take' from a woman, which leads him to startling revelations about woman and sex. Writer: Chris Brown Director: Kevin Bright Guest Cast: Lauren Tom, Corrine Bohrer, Tommy Blaze, Jack Rile | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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on The TV! Through that time we have seen a lot of changes in both the actors and actresses and the show! Even though, Most of us still love the show! Those of you who don't watch the show, but came here anyways, take a look at the show list on season one! ('94-'95) I bet you'll like the show after you read that! There will be more info on FRIENDS coming here in the near future! So stay tuned to the site! | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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I made this homepage because I love the show! I | have now been a fan for the 5 seasons it has been on! So that's why I made it! Also, when I can get one, there will be a chatroom for you to discuss the Friends TV show! So stay tuned for that!
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