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TOW = The One With/The One Where
TOA = The One After

801:
TOA 'I Do'...
The
reception following Monica and Chandler's wedding is almost upstaged by
the news flash that someone might be pregnant -- and when Phoebe thinks
it's Rachel, she quickly comes up with a plan to cover for her friend.
Elsewhere at the party: Ross tries to impress a pretty single woman;
Chandler has troubles on the dance floor; and Joey hopes to impress
Chandler's mom's date -- an important Broadway producer -- with his
acting ability.
802:
TOW the Red Sweater...
As they
prepare to leave the wedding hotel, an excited Monica and Phoebe
speculate about who might be the father of pregnant Rachel's baby while
the expectant mother debates whether she should tell the unsuspecting
dad at all. At the same time, Joey mistakenly thinks Phoebe is preggers
-- and makes a gallant gesture. While Ross and Chandler frantically try
to re-stage generic wedding photos with other couples at the hotel when
Chandler loses the film from his own ceremony. Meanwhile, Monica can't
wait to tear into her tantalizing wedding gifts.
803:
TOW Rachel Tells...
Everybody
seems to know who the daddy of Rachel's baby is except the real father -
and when he finds out, he's more concerned about other matters than his
relationship with Rachel or his unborn child. Meanwhile, Phoebe and Joey
fib about a gas leak to gain unusual entry into the newlyweds'
apartment.
804:
TOW the Videotape...
Ross's and
Rachel's attempt to explain to the gang how they wound up in bed
together six weeks earlier quickly devolves into an argument over who
came on to whom - until Ross shocks the room by announcing that he has
the whole encounter on videotape. Meanwhile, Monica and Chandler return
from their honeymoon, excited at the prospect of hanging out with
another just-married couple they met on the flight home... until they
discover that their newfound "friends" gave them a fake phone
number.
805:
TOW Rachel's Date...
Ross is
horrified to learn that Rachel is headed out on a date with a handsome
soap-opera actor - especially since she is pregnant with his child.
While Phoebe is attracted to a cute but klutzy sous-chef and
protests when Monica wants to fire him. Elsewhere, Chandler torpedoes
the promotion of a distant co-worker who's mistakenly been calling him
"Toby" for five years.
806:
TOW the Halloween Party...
At
Monica's Halloween party, Phoebe meets the friendly fiancé of her ditsy
twin Ursula but becomes alarmed when she learns that her sister has
misrepresented herself to her trusting future in-law. What's more,
Phoebe finds herself attracted to him as well. Elsewhere at the shindig,
Monica comes disguised as Catwoman and wonders if she could take down
Phoebe's Supergirl character while Chandler arrives as a bunny and
mistakes Ross' giant hybrid "Spud-nik" costume for something
found on a sidewalk. In addition, Rachel runs out of candy and resorts
to paying trick-or-treaters.
807:
TOW the Stain...
When a
giddy Ross learns that pregnant Rachel wants to move out and find her
own place, he suggests a vacancy in his building, until he learns that
the elderly occupant is not quite dead yet. While Rachel's roomie Joey
gives Ross tough competition when he puts a nursery in their apartment
in an attempt to make her stay. Meanwhile, Phoebe is ecstatic when Eric
dumps her twin sister Ursula and chooses her instead, and Monica comes
unhinged when she suspects that her new maid is stealing her jeans,
among other things.
808:
TOW the Stripper...
Rachel
resigns herself to telling her belligerent father that she is pregnant
with Ross' baby, prompting her popoff dad to confront Ross in his
apartment just as he begins to snuggle up with his new girlfriend Mona.
Meanwhile, Monica feels guilty for denying Chandler a stripper for his
bachelor party on the eve of their wedding, so she dials one up for his
enjoyment - but she's just one number off target.
809:
TOW the Rumor...
In this
Thanksgiving episode, special guest star Brad Pitt plays Will, Monica's
high school friend who was the only student fatter than Monica was. She
invites him to Thanksgiving dinner with the gang, unaware that he isn't
exactly fond of Rachel. Meanwhile, Chandler and Phoebe pretend to be
enthralled with a televised football game in order to avoid helping
Monica in the kitchen. And Joey vows to devour the entire turkey
single-handedly.
810:
TOW Monica's Boots...
Chandler
is incensed when Monica spends a fortune on a luscious pair of black
boots but when she discovers that her sexy new footwear thrashes her
feet, she puts on a brave front and walks on rather than admit that
hubby knows best. Meanwhile, when a wide-eyed Phoebe learns that Ross'
young son attends the same school as rock star Sting's son, she angles
to meet the celebrity and get concert tickets - until she runs afoul of
his suspicious wife, Trudie Styler. In addition, Rachel tries to mediate
between an angry Joey and his pregnant kid sister
811:
TOW Ross's Step Forward...
Ross
becomes nervous when his new girlfriend, Mona, wants to mail cute
Christmas cards with both of their pictures on it. When Rachel starts
feeling the hormonal effects of her pregnancy, she desperately searches
for possible romantic partners, including the always accommodating Joey.
Meanwhile, newlyweds Chandler and Monica must deal with Chandler's boss,
who is enduring a divorce.
812:
TOW Joey Dates Rachel...
In order
to prepare Joey for his big date the next night, Rachel eagerly agrees
to step out with him for a rare night on the town, but when each is
pleasantly surprised with their newfound compatibility, they begin to
regard each other in a way no one could have predicted. Meanwhile, a
beaming Chandler racks up a record number of points on Monica's new Mrs.
Pac-Man game machine, but his three-letter ID might prove too offensive
when young Ben visits. In addition, Ross finally is allowed to teach an
honors class but its cross-town location means he must break land speed
records just to get there on time.
813:
TOW Chandler Takes A Bath...
Poor Joey
is driving himself crazy with guilt over his secret affection for Rachel
until Monica mistakenly thinks he's infatuated with Phoebe and blabs to
her, which only muddies their romantic ball of confusion. Meanwhile,
Ross and Rachel promise not to learn the sex of their unborn child until
she sneaks a peek at the doctor's confidential folder. Elsewhere, Monica
urges a reluctant Chandler to enjoy the soothing pleasures of a scented
bath, but she realizes that she's created a tub monster when she can't
get him out from under the bubbles.
814:
TOW the Secret Closet...
When a
concerned Joey takes Rachel to the hospital because of pain relating to
her pregnancy, he realizes that his intense romantic feelings for her
are excluding Ross from the joys of impending fatherhood. Joey
reluctantly makes a gallant suggestion that could change all of the
friends' lives. Meanwhile, Chandler becomes obsessed with finding out
what is behind the locked door of Monica's forbidden, secret closet. And
Monica agrees to let Phoebe massage her, but Phoebe regrets doing so
when Monica ecstatically responds with suggestive grunts and groans.
815:
TOW the Birthing Video...
Monica
playfully prepares a special Valentine's Day for Chandler, complete with
sexy lingerie and racy entertainment. However, Chandler is too shocked
to respond favorably after accidentally viewing the wrong videotape: a
birthing video meant for Rachel. Meanwhile, Ross has difficulty
informing his girlfriend, Mona, that Rachel has moved in with him. His
scheme to gain Mona's favor with a perfect Valentine's Day date is
thwarted when Mona arrives at his apartment unannounced. Also, Phoebe
tries to enliven a depressed Joey by bringing him the world's most
cheerful dog.
816:
TOW Joey Tells Rachel...
Guilt-ridden
Joey finally confesses his love for Rachel to the flabbergasted Ross.
The guys agree that Joey should tell Rachel during dinner, regardless of
the potential consequences. Meanwhile, Chandler becomes nervous because
Phoebe's handsome new boyfriend, Don, shares numerous personality traits
with Monica.
817:
TOW the Tea Leaves...
Feeling
awkward after revealing his romantic feelings to Rachel, Joey avoids
contact with her. Rachel hopes to restore their friendship by telling
Joey a big lie about her unborn child. Meanwhile, after studying tea
leaves, Phoebe believes she will soon encounter the man of her dreams.
And Ross tries to recover his favorite pink shirt from the apartment of
his former girlfriend, Mona.
818:
TOW the Massapequa...
Monica
becomes inarticulate while giving her toast at a 35th wedding
anniversary party for her parents, Jack and Judy, and regrets
volunteering to make the speech instead of Ross. Phoebe brings her
latest boyfriend, Parker, an effusive optimist who is so enthusiastic
about everything that he makes people crazy. Meanwhile, Ross is
astounded when Jack and Judy ask him and the pregnant Rachel to pretend
to be married, in order to prevent a potential scandal.
819:
TOW Joey's Interview...
Now that
he has returned to starring in the daytime drama "Days of Our
Lives," Joey is thrilled when his name is used in a Soap Opera
Digest crossword puzzle. However, he is reluctant to let the magazine do
a profile of him, because his last interview got him into so much
trouble that he was terminated from his previous engagement with the
show. Eager to see her own name in print, Rachel persuades him to
reconsider so he can mention her, but Joey insists that all of his
friends be present at the interview to ensure that he doesn't say
anything controversial this time. The friends reminisce about Joey's
past indiscretions in a series of clips from prior episodes.
820:
TOW the Baby Shower...
Rachel
panics during a party in anticipation of her baby's birth when she
realizes how totally unprepared she is to care for an infant. She
reluctantly agrees to allow her frustrating mother, Sandra, to move in
to help her, upsetting Rachel's roommate, Ross. Meanwhile, Monica tries
to atone for forgetting to invite Sandra to the party. Chandler and Ross
exhaust themselves by repeatedly playing a befuddling game in an effort
to help Joey prepare to audition as a television game show host.
821:
TOW the Cooking Class...
When
Monica's cooking at the restaurant is harshly criticized in a newspaper,
she goes to a criticism class taught by the reviewer, hoping to convince
him to reconsider his opinion. However, after he rejects Monica, she
transfers to a beginners' cooking seminar, where she is hailed as a
culinary genius. Meanwhile, Rachel gets upset when a cute salesgirl,
Katie, flirts with Ross while he and Rachel are shopping for baby
supplies. Also, nervous about a major job interview, Chandler receives
some questionable coaching from Phoebe.
822:
TOW Rachel Is Late...
When
Rachel's pregnancy goes beyond her projected delivery date, the pain
makes Rachel increasingly irritable, and willing to try anything that
might speed the baby's arrival. Meanwhile, Monica and Phoebe place bets
concerning the date of the birth. Also, Joey can only take one guest to
the premiere of the World War I film in which he stars, and he chooses
Chandler. Unfortunately, Chandler falls asleep during the screening,
incurring Joey's wrath.
823:
TOW Rachel Has A Baby...
In the
one-hour season finale, Rachel waits in the hospital maternity ward with
the anxious Ross. However, numerous other pregnant women are wheeled in
while Rachel's painful labor continues. Inspired to conceive a baby of
their own, Chandler and Monica search for a private room in which to get
romantic. Meanwhile, Phoebe is attracted to a handsome patient, Cliff.
She asks Joey to pose as his daytime drama character Dr. Drake Ramoray
and interrogate Cliff about his background.
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