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| Episode 1 - [The One With The Princess Leia Fantasy] |
| Details : Ross reveals a fantasy to Rachel involving a certain Star Wars character. Monica suffers from insomnia after her breakup with Richard. And Chandler back together with Janice wants Joey to bond with her. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Maggie Wheeler as Janice | Christina Pickles as Judy Geller | Elliott Gould as Jack Geller | Director : Gail Mancuso | Writer : Michael Curtis | Writer : Greg Malins | Director : David Schwimmer | Director : Matthew Perry | |
| Air Date : Sep. 16, 1996 | Rating ➦ ★★★★★★★★ |
| Episode 2 - [The One Where No One's Ready] |
| Details : Ross is in a hurry to get everyone dressed for an important banquet at the museum but no one is co-operating. Chandler and Joey fight over who gets to sit in a comfortable chair. Monica acts goofy over a message on the answering machine from Richard. Rachel can't decide what to wear and Phoebe (the only one ready on time) gets a spot on her dress. When Ross gets so upset that no one is ready that he yells at Rachel. She is so upset that she decides to not go. Ross apologizes and is ready to drink a glass of fat to prove he is sorry when Rachel accepts the apology. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Tom Selleck as Richard Burke | Peter Dennis as Sherman Whitfield | Director : Gail Mancuso | Director : David Schwimmer | Director : Matthew Perry | |
| Air Date : Sep. 26, 1996 | Rating ➦ ★★★★★★★★ |
| Episode 3 - [The One With The Jam] |
| Details : Phoebe dates a man who thinks he's stalking her twin sister. Ross and Rachel give Chandler boyfriend lessons. Monica uses her free time after breaking up with Richard to make jam and considers insemination through a sperm bank. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : David Arquette as Malcolm | Maggie Wheeler as Janice | James Michael Tyler as Gunther | Writer : Wil Calhoun | Director : Kevin S. Bright | Director : David Schwimmer | Director : Matthew Perry | |
| Air Date : Oct. 03, 1996 | Rating ➦ ★★★★★★★★ |
| Episode 4 - [The One With The Metaphorical Tunnel] |
| Details : Phoebe pretends to be Joey's agent and has some success in getting him auditions. Ultimately however she is unable to deal with the rejection that comes with acting and quits. Ross is upset when Ben brings a Barbie doll on his weekend visit. He spends the time trying to get him to give up the doll and eventually replaces it with a G.I. Joe. When Carol and Susan come to pick up Ben Monica tells them that Ross used to dress in his mother's clothes and play tea party. Chandler is advancing in his relationship with Janice and realizing that he has a fear of commitment goes to the girls for advice. When he decides to become super-committed he ends up scaring Janice. He ends up just coming clean and being himself and the relationship survives. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Maggie Wheeler as Janice | Jane Sibbett as Carol Willick | Jessica Hecht as Susan Bunch | James Michael Tyler as Gunther | Jack Allen as Ben Geller | Edo Azran as Young Ross | Sierra Dawn Hill as Young Monica | Director : Steve Zuckerman | Director : David Schwimmer | Director : Matthew Perry | Writer : Alexa Junge | |
| Air Date : Oct. 10, 1996 | Rating ➦ ★★★★★★★ |
| Episode 5 - [The One With Frank Jr] |
| Details : Phoebe's half-brother visits and she offers to give him a massage but they have trouble bonding. Joey attempts to build an entertainment center. Ross is challenged to name the five celebrities he'd like to sleep with most. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Isabella Rossellini as Isabella Rossellini | James Michael Tyler as Gunther | Giovanni Ribisi as Frank Buffay Jr. | Cynthia Mann as Jasmine | Director : Steve Zuckerman | Director : David Schwimmer | Writer : Scott Silveri | Writer : Shana Goldberg-Meehan | Director : Matthew Perry | |
| Air Date : Oct. 17, 1996 | Rating ➦ ★★★★★★★ |
| Episode 6 - [The One With The Flashback] |
| Details : When Janice asks the gang if any of them have ever slept together the friends flash back to a time three years before. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : John Lehr as Eric | Maggie Wheeler as Janice | Larry Hankin as Mr. Heckles | James Michael Tyler as Gunther | Marissa Ribisi as Betsy | Michele Maika as Kiki | Christy L. Medrano as Waitress | Director : David Schwimmer | Writer : Marta Kauffman | Writer : David Crane | Director : Matthew Perry | Director : Peter Bonerz | |
| Air Date : Oct. 31, 1996 | Rating ➦ ★★★★★★★★ |
| Episode 7 - [The One With The Race Car Bed] |
| Details : When Monica buys a new bed from Janice's soon-to-be-ex-husband The Mattress King the wrong one is delivered. Rachel's attempts to have her father and Ross bond fail until she stops trying. Joey gets a job teaching a soap opera acting class. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Maggie Wheeler as Janice | Khalil Kain as Cal | Ron Leibman as Leonard Green | James Michael Tyler as Gunther | Mark Cohen as Mattress King | Andre Rosey Brown as Delivery Man | Simon Harvey as Jester | Shashi Bhatia as Acting Student | Steven Harad as Acting Student | Director : Gail Mancuso | Writer : Seth Kurland | Director : David Schwimmer | Director : Matthew Perry | |
| Air Date : Nov. 07, 1996 | Rating ➦ ★★★★★★★ |
| Episode 8 - [The One With The Giant Poking Device] |
| Details : When Phoebe believes she's killed the ugly naked guy across the street from Rachel and Monica Joey constructs a long poking device. Chandler confronts Janice. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Maggie Wheeler as Janice | James Michael Tyler as Gunther | Jack Allen as Ben Geller | Director : Gail Mancuso | Writer : Adam Chase | Director : David Schwimmer | Director : Matthew Perry | |
| Air Date : Nov. 14, 1996 | Rating ➦ ★★★★★★★★ |
| Episode 9 - [The One With The Football] |
| Details : Emotions become the feast of the day when the gang plays a game of touch football on Thanksgiving as Joey and Chandler argue over who gets to date a model and Ross and Monica argue over winning in a case of sibling rivalry. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Suzanna Voltaire as Margha | Director : Kevin S. Bright | Director : David Schwimmer | Director : Matthew Perry | |
| Air Date : Nov. 21, 1996 | Rating ➦ ★★★★★★★★ |
| Episode 10 - [The One Where Rachel Quits] |
| Details : Rachel makes a rash decision after Gunther tells her she needs to be retrained. Phoebe tries to help Joey when he gets a job selling Christmas trees. And Ross accidentally breaks a girl's leg and tries to make it up to her. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Mae Whitman as Sarah Tuttle | Shelley Berman as Mr. Kaplan Jr. | James Michael Tyler as Gunther | Kyla Pratt as Charla Nichols | Romy Rosemont as Troop Leader | Sandra Gould as Old Woman | Writer : Michael Curtis | Writer : Greg Malins | Director : David Schwimmer | Director : Matthew Perry | Director : Terry Hughes | |
| Air Date : Dec. 12, 1996 | Rating ➦ ★★★★★★★★ |
| Episode 11 - [The One Where Chandler Can't Remember Which Sister] |
| Details : Ross is suspicious about Rachel's possible job offer from a good-looking stranger. And a drunken Chandler fools around with one of Joey's sisters but can't remember which one. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Shelley Berman as Mr. Kaplan Jr. | Mimi Lieber as Mary Therese | James Michael Tyler as Gunther | Alex Meneses as Cookie | Penny Santon as Nonna | Holly Gagnier as Mary Angela | K.J. Steinberg as Gina | Lisa Melilli as Dina | Steven Eckholdt as Mark Robinson | Director : David Schwimmer | Director : Matthew Perry | Director : Terry Hughes | Writer : Alexa Junge | |
| Air Date : Jan. 09, 1997 | Rating ➦ ★★★★★★★ |
| Episode 12 - [The One With All The Jealousy] |
| Details : Ross becomes jealous when he thinks he catches Rachel's new coworker whispering sweet nothings in her ear. After Joey lies on his resume he is forced to teach a very hard dance to an entire Broadway cast. And Monica dates a busboy who hates Americans. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Obba Babatundé as Director | James Michael Tyler as Gunther | Wendy Schaal as Jeannine | Carlos Gómez as Julio | Hillary Matthews as Nancy | Steven Eckholdt as Mark Robinson | Director : Robby Benson | Director : David Schwimmer | Director : Matthew Perry | |
| Air Date : Jan. 16, 1997 | Rating ➦ ★★★★★★★ |
| Episode 13 - [The One Where Monica And Richard Are Just Friends] |
| Details : Monica's willpower is tested when she runs into Richard at the video store. Joey agrees to read Little Women while Rachel agrees to read The Shining. And Phoebe's athletic date has a problem with short shorts. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Tom Selleck as Richard Burke | Markus Flanagan as Robert | James Michael Tyler as Gunther | Gina Hecht as Richard's Date | Director : Robby Benson | Director : David Schwimmer | Writer : Michael Borkow | Director : Matthew Perry | |
| Air Date : Jan. 30, 1997 | Rating ➦ ★★★★★★★ |
| Episode 14 - [The One With Phoebe's Ex-Partner] |
| Details : Phoebe's ex singing partner Leslie plays at Central Perk. Leslie left the duo and Phoebe is still mad but Leslie wants them to play together again. Ross is delighted to hear that Mark quit his job. Chandler meets Ginger and goes out with her. Joey used to date Ginger but accidentally threw her artificial leg into a fire and ran away. Phoebe and Leslie are back together playing music. Ross goes to a fashion seminar with Rachel so she won't go with Mark. They fight because Ross was so bored he fell asleep. Ross doesn't like that he is not involved in Rachel's other ... |
| Guest Cast and Crew : James Michael Tyler as Gunther | Sherilyn Fenn as Ginger | Elizabeth Daily as Leslie | Steven Eckholdt as Mark Robinson | Director : Robby Benson | Writer : Wil Calhoun | |
| Air Date : Feb. 06, 1997 | Rating ➦ ★★★★★★★ |
| Episode 15 - [The One Where Ross And Rachel Take A Break] |
| Details : Ross seeks solace at a party after a bitter fight with Rachel and ends up in the arms of another woman. Phoebe dates a diplomat who needs an interpreter to communicate with her. And Chandler and Joey ponder a ménage a trois with a woman who seems hot for both of them. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Angela Featherstone as Chloe | Jim Pirri as Sergei | James Michael Tyler as Gunther | Laura Dean as Sophie | Maury Ginsberg as Isaac | Stephen Kearney as Mischa | Steven Eckholdt as Mark Robinson | Director : James Burrows | Writer : Michael Borkow | |
| Air Date : Feb. 13, 1997 | Rating ➦ ★★★★★★★ |
| Episode 16 - [The One With The Morning After] |
| Details : Ross tries to prevent Rachel from learning that he slept with Chloe the copy store employee. When she finds out anyway and they go back to her apartment and have a fight the other four friends are trapped in Monica's bedroom forced to listen in as Rachel decides to break up with Ross. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Angela Featherstone as Chloe | James Michael Tyler as Gunther | Maury Ginsberg as Isaac | Cynthia Mann as Jasmine | Director : James Burrows | Writer : Marta Kauffman | Writer : David Crane | |
| Air Date : Feb. 20, 1997 | Rating ➦ ★★★★★★★★ |
| Episode 17 - [The One Without The Ski Trip] |
| Details : Ross and Rachel compete to spend time with their other friends. When a lonely Ross is excluded from Rachel's ski trip with her pals he visits Carol. Meanwhile Chandler starts smoking again. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Jane Sibbett as Carol Willick | Director : Sam Simon | Director : David Schwimmer | Writer : Scott Silveri | Writer : Shana Goldberg-Meehan | Director : Matthew Perry | |
| Air Date : Mar. 06, 1997 | Rating ➦ ★★★★★★★★ |
| Episode 18 - [The One With The Hypnosis Tape] |
| Details : A desperate Monica agrees to a date with one of her restaurant customers who turns out to be very very well-off. Phoebe's half-brother visits and announces he is getting married to a much much older woman. And Chandler uses a hypnosis tape to quit smoking with surprising results. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Jon Favreau as Pete Becker | Debra Jo Rupp as Alice Knight Buffay | James Michael Tyler as Gunther | Giovanni Ribisi as Frank Buffay Jr. | Jeff Brooks as Trent | Marta Kauffman as Hypnosis Tape (voice) | Director : Robby Benson | Writer : Seth Kurland | Director : David Schwimmer | Director : Matthew Perry | |
| Air Date : Mar. 13, 1997 | Rating ➦ ★★★★★★★★ |
| Episode 19 - [The One With The Tiny T-Shirt] |
| Details : Rachel goes on her first date after splitting from Ross...and it's with Mark. Joey develops a crush on his costar in his new play. And Monica continues to date Pete even though she is still not attracted to him. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Dina Meyer as Kate Miller | Jon Favreau as Pete Becker | James Michael Tyler as Gunther | Reg Rogers as Director | Ethel Ayler as Hospital Administrator | Steven Eckholdt as Mark Robinson | Writer : Adam Chase | Director : David Schwimmer | Director : Matthew Perry | Director : Terry Hughes | |
| Air Date : Mar. 27, 1997 | Rating ➦ ★★★★★★★ |
| Episode 20 - [The One With The Dollhouse] |
| Details : Rachel regrets making a date for Chandler and her boss Joanna. Joey's interest in Kate intensifies after they sleep together. And Monica's aunt dies leaving her an antique dollhouse with which Monica doesn't want Phoebe to play with. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Dina Meyer as Kate Miller | Jennifer Milmore as Lauren | Alison La Placa as Joanna | James Michael Tyler as Gunther | Reg Rogers as Director | Laura Dean as Sophie | Writer : Wil Calhoun | Director : David Schwimmer | Director : Matthew Perry | Director : Terry Hughes | |
| Air Date : Apr. 10, 1997 | Rating ➦ ★★★★★★★ |
| Episode 21 - [The One With A Chick And A Duck] |
| Details : Monica considers a dream job in Pete's new restaurant but Phoebe fears there is more to the deal. Joey and Chandler adopt a baby chick and a duck. And Ross misses a panel for the Discovery Channel to help Rachel who may have a broken rib. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Jon Favreau as Pete Becker | James Michael Tyler as Gunther | Director : David Schwimmer | Director : Michael Lembeck | Director : Matthew Perry | |
| Air Date : Apr. 17, 1997 | Rating ➦ ★★★★★★★ |
| Episode 22 - [The One With The Screamer] |
| Details : At the premiere of Joey's big play; Ross alone concludes that Rachel's date is insane. Joey falls in love with Kate but she gets a big job in Los Angeles and takes it. And poor Phoebe is on hold for days with a company she needs to talk to before her phone warranty expires. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Dina Meyer as Kate Miller | Jennifer Milmore as Lauren | June Gable as Estelle Leonard | Jon Favreau as Pete Becker | James Michael Tyler as Gunther | Reg Rogers as Director | Ben Stiller as Tommy | Laura Cayouette as Cailin | Jeff Brooks as Stage Manager | Director : David Schwimmer | Writer : Scott Silveri | Writer : Shana Goldberg-Meehan | Director : Matthew Perry | Director : Peter Bonerz | |
| Air Date : Apr. 24, 1997 | Rating ➦ ★★★★★★★★ |
| Episode 23 - [The One With Ross's Thing] |
| Details : Afflicted with a mysterious skin condition on his butt Ross seeks advice from Phoebe's herbalist. Phoebe can't decide whether to date a sensitive muscular fireman or a sensitive muscular schoolteacher. And Monica can't decide about Pete when she thinks he is going to propose. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Kevin McDonald as Guru Saj | Robert Gant as Jason | Jon Favreau as Pete Becker | James Michael Tyler as Gunther | Matt Battaglia as Vince | Richard Gant as Dr. Rhodes | Carole Goldman as Mrs. Becker | Director : Shelley Jensen | Director : David Schwimmer | Director : Matthew Perry | Writer : Andrew Reich | Writer : Ted Cohen | |
| Air Date : May. 01, 1997 | Rating ➦ ★★★★★★★ |
| Episode 24 - [The One With The Ultimate Fighting Champion] |
| Details : To Monica's horror Pete plans to be in an ultimate fight and when he can't win but won't give up she must decide her future with him. Chandler has a problem when his new boss is slaphappy. Phoebe sets Ross up on a date with a woman who used to be bald. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Christine Taylor as Bonnie | James Hong as Hoshi | Jon Favreau as Pete Becker | Steve Park as Phil | Sam McMurray as Doug | Joe O'Connor as Stevens | John McCarthy as John McCarthy | Robin Williams as Tomas | Billy Crystal as Tim | Director : Robby Benson | Director : David Schwimmer | Writer : Scott Silveri | Writer : Shana Goldberg-Meehan | Director : Matthew Perry | |
| Air Date : May. 08, 1997 | Rating ➦ ★★★★★★★ |
| Episode 25 - [The One At The Beach] |
| Details : The gang goes to the beach. In search of her father Phoebe meets a family friend with links to her family's past who may know more than she's letting on. Ross discovers that Rachel still loves him and must choose between sex-crazy but bald Bonnie and Rachel the love of his life. After the gang plays strip poker Joey winds up sleeping naked on the beach. And Chandler wonders why Monica doesn't think he's serious after he asks her if she would ever go out with him. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Christine Taylor as Bonnie | Teri Garr as Phoebe Abbott Sr. | James Michael Tyler as Gunther | Writer : Adam Chase | Director : David Schwimmer | Director : Matthew Perry | Director : Pamela Fryman | |
| Air Date : May. 15, 1997 | Rating ➦ ★★★★★★★★ |