Episode 1
The One with Ross's New Girlfriend
Sep 21, 1995
Rachel waits patiently at the airport for Ross, returning from China. Meanwhile, after giving Joey and Chandler new haircuts, Phoebe is persuaded to cut Monica's hair. And Joey learns that his tailor is a very naughty man.
Episode 2
The One with the Breast Milk
Sep 28, 1995
The guys are uncomfortable with the thought of Carol's breast milk while Rachel is upset by Monica's growing friendship with Julie. Meanwhile, Joey competes with a fellow cologne spritzer for the affections of a beautiful colleague.
Episode 3
The One Where Heckles Dies
Oct 5, 1995
After Mr. Heckles dies and leaves all his belongings to Monica and Rachel, Chandler discovers eerie similarities between the late eccentric man and his own life. Ross and Phoebe have a dispute over the progression of evolution.
Episode 4
The One with Phoebe's Husband
Oct 12, 1995
The gang is amazed to learn that Phoebe married a gay Canadian ice dancer to help him get his green card. And Ross seeks relationship advice from Rachel.
Episode 5
The One with Five Steaks and an Eggplant
Oct 19, 1995
When a sexy woman calls the wrong number, Chandler seeks to make the most of the situation. Income issues divide the friends; Monica, Ross and Chandler have money, while Phoebe, Rachel and Joey don't.
Episode 6
The One with the Baby on the Bus
Nov 2, 1995
Chandler and Joey lose Ross's son, Ben, while checking out women on a bus. Phoebe loses her Central Perk singing gig to a professional singer. And Ross has an allergic reaction to Monica's kiwi-lime pie.
Episode 7
The One Where Ross Finds Out
Nov 9, 1995
A drunken Rachel is persuaded to call Ross and reveal her feelings for him on his answering machine. Now, Ross must make a decision between her and Julie. Meanwhile, Monica finds work as Chandler's personal trainer and Phoebe has a hard time trying to get her boyfriend to have sex with her.
Episode 8
The One with the List
Nov 16, 1995
Ross enlists Joey and Chandler to help with his decision to choose Julie or Rachel by making a list of the pros and cons of each. Big mistake. Meanwhile, Monica gets a job making food with a synthetic chocolate substitute called Mockolate.
Episode 9
The One with Phoebe's Dad
Dec 14, 1995
It's Christmas time and Monica tries tipping with cookies, rather than cash, with mixed results. Phoebe tries to track down her real father. And Chandler and Joey wait too late to shop for presents.
Episode 10
The One with Russ
Jan 4, 1996
Monica gets back together with Fun Bobby. Joey lands a role of a neurosurgeon on Days of Our Lives. And Rachel, dating a guy named Russ, can't see his uncanny resemblance to Ross.
Episode 11
The One with the Lesbian Wedding
Jan 18, 1996
Monica caters the wedding of Ross's ex-wife and her lesbian lover. Phoebe is possessed by the spirit of an 82-year-old massage client who dies in the middle of a session. And Rachel's mom comes to visit and drops a bombshell.
Episode 12
The One After the Super Bowl (1)
Jan 28, 1996
Ross goes to visit Marcel, his monkey, while on a trip to California. Joey gets his first fan letter and ends up dating the woman. Phoebe is asked to sing for the children at the library, but their parents are horrified by her lyrics.
Episode 13
The One After the Super Bowl (2)
Jan 28, 1996
Rachel and Monica compete for the affections of Jean-Claude Van Damme after meeting him on a movie set. Chandler meets a former schoolmate while an excited Joey gets a role as an extra in the movie. Ross and Marcel go on a whirlwind tour of the city.
Episode 14
The One with the Prom Video
Feb 1, 1996
After getting his big break, with Days of Our Lives, Joey pays Chandler back. Monica is unemployed and hard up for money. Monica and Rachel's prom video reveals Monica's former girth, Rachel's former nose and the way Ross has always felt about Rachel.
Episode 15
The One Where Ross and Rachel... You Know
Feb 8, 1996
Joey buys a big screen TV and two leather recliners with his newfound money. Monica has a catering job for one of her parents' friends and becomes infatuated. Ross and Rachel attempt to have their first real date, but Rachel laughs every time they kiss. When they try again the next evening, they are interrupted when Ross is called into the museum.
Episode 16
The One Where Joey Moves Out
Feb 15, 1996
After having a fight with Chandler, Joey decides to move out. Rachel and Phoebe decide to get tattoos. And, on his birthday, Mr. Geller receives the unsettling news that his best friend and his daughter are dating.
Episode 17
The One Where Eddie Moves In
Feb 22, 1996
Phoebe is discovered by a record producer who wants to make "Smelly Cat" a video. Ross's new relationship with Rachel makes Monica feel like she's living with her brother again... and she hates it. And Joey considers moving back in with Chandler, but Chandler has a new roommate.
Episode 18
The One Where Dr. Ramoray Dies
Mar 21, 1996
Chandler learns more about his new roommate, Eddie. Ross is stressed out to learn that Rachel had 'animal sex' with Paolo. Richard and Monica are uncomfortable to learn what their numbers of ex-lovers are. Joey's remarks to a fan magazine could cause him to lose his job playing Dr Ramoray.
Episode 19
The One Where Eddie Won't Go
Mar 28, 1996
Creeped out by his bizarre new roommate, Chandler demands he move out; Eddie agrees... but won't go. Joey has trouble coming to grips with the death of Dr. Drake Ramoray and is facing some exorbitant bills. And a new book on women's empowerment inspires the ladies to have a "goddess meeting."
Episode 20
The One Where Old Yeller Dies
Apr 4, 1996
Monica's new boyfriend impresses Chandler and Joey. Phoebe's world view is shattered when she finds out what she missed as a child, and Rachel resents the fact that Ross has planned their whole life together.
Episode 21
The One with the Bullies
Apr 25, 1996
Monica is broke and decides to gamble on the stock market, while Chandler and Ross run into a couple of bullies in Central Park. Rachel and Joey help Phoebe locate her father, but a vicious dog prevents Phoebe from finally meeting him.
Episode 22
The One with the Two Parties
May 2, 1996
Monica decides to hold a surprise birthday for Rachel, but everything goes wrong when Rachel's estranged parents turn up unexpectedly. The party then splits into two factions, but complications inevitably ensue.
Episode 23
The One with the Chicken Pox
May 9, 1996
Phoebe's submariner ex-boyfriend visits New York on leave for 2 weeks from the Navy. Unfortunately, Phoebe catches chicken pox at Ben's first birthday party. When Monica realizes that Richard has no real neuroses, she worries that she is too strange for him. Chandler organizes a job as a processor for Joey.
Episode 24
The One with Barry and Mindy's Wedding
May 16, 1996
Rachel agrees to be maid of honor at her ex-fiancé's wedding; she relives the nightmare of her own failed wedding day. Meanwhile, Chandler becomes enamored with a woman he meets on the Internet, but is surprised when he finally meets her. Monica ponders her future with Richard.
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