Season 2
25. The One With Ross's New
Girlfriend
gs: Lauren Tom (Julie) Cosimo Fusco (Paolo) Buck Kartalian
(Frankie)
Rachel waits patiently at the airport
for Ross, not knowing he is returning with a new girlfriend,
Julie. Meanwhile, after giving Joey and Chandler new
haircuts, Phoebe is persuaded to cut Monica's hair,
but gives her an awful haircut. And Joey learns that
his tailor is a very naughty man.
b: 21-Sep-1995 pc: 457301 w: Jeffrey
Astrof & Mike Sikowitz d: Michael Lembeck
NOTE: This episode runs 23:58 on DVD
(a typical sitcom runs about 22:00).
On the DVD release, additional dialogue includes Phoebe,
Rachel, Monica and Joey arguing over who gave Julie
the number to the girls' apartment.
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26. The One With The Breast Milk
gs: Lauren Tom (Julie) Jane Sibbett (Carol) Jessica
Hecht (Susan) Joel Beeson (Hombre Guy) Emily Procter
(Annabel) Richard Lyons (Man) Stan Sellers (Manager)
Lou Wills (Customer)
The guys are uncomfortable with Carol's
breast milk and Rachel is uncomfortable with Monica's
growing friendship with Julie. Meanwhile, Joey competes
with a fellow cologne spritzer for the affections
of a beautiful colleague.
b: 28-Sep-1995 pc: 457302 w: Adam Chase
& Ira Ungerleider d: Michael Lembeck
NOTE: This episode runs 22:40 on DVD
(a typical sitcom runs about 22:00).
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27. The One Where Heckles Dies
gs: Larry Hankin (Mr. Heckles) Michael G. Hagerty
(Mr. Treeger) Danny Dayton (Buddy Doyle) Maggie Wheeler
(Janice)
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.
b: 05-Oct-1995 pc: 457303 w: Michael
Curtis & Greg Malins d: Kevin S. Bright
NOTE: This episode runs 23:20 on DVD
(a typical sitcom runs about 22:00).
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28. The One With Phoebe's Husband
gs: Lauren Tom (Julie) Steve Zahn (Duncan)
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 after revealing that he and Julie have
yet to consummate their relationship.
b: 12-Oct-1995 pc: 457305 w: Alexa Junge
d: Gail Mancuso
NOTE: This episode runs 22:50 on DVD
(a typical sitcom runs about 22:00).
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29. The One With Five Steaks And An Eggplant
gs: Brittney Powell (Jade) Chris Young (Steven Fishman)
Spencer Cherashore (Waiter)
When a sexy woman calls the wrong number,
Chandler seeks to make the most of the situation.
And income issues divide the friends: the well-off
Ross, Chandler and Monica versus the not-so-well-off
Phoebe, Rachel and Joey. This all changes, however,
when Monica is accused of taking kickbacks and fired.
b: 19-Oct-1995 pc: 457304 w: Chris Brown
d: Ellen Gittelsohn
NOTE: This episode runs 22:52 on DVD
(a typical sitcom runs about 22:00).
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30. The One With The Baby On The Bus
gs: Chrissie Hynde (Stephanie) Max Wright (Terry)
Victor Raider-Wexler (Doctor) Catherine Bell (Robin)
Hugh Dane (Jim) Jennifer Sommerfeld (Becky) Lea Thompson
(Caroline Duffy [uncredited]) Giovanni Ribisi (Condom
Boy [uncredited])
Chandler and Joey baby-sit Ross's son
Ben and accidentally lose him while scoping babes
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.
b: 02-Nov-1995 pc: 457306 w: Betsy Borns
d: Gail Mancuso
NOTE: Lea Thompson crosses over in her
role from Caroline in the City. Later on the night
this episode was aired, David Schwimmer appeared as
Ross on The Single Guy and Matthew Perry appeared
as Chandler on Caroline in the City.
This episode runs 25:07 on DVD (a typical sitcom runs
about 22:00). The added footage is Chrissie Hynde
performing an acoustic version of "Angel of the
Morning" in Central Perk.
Giovanni Ribisi (Condom Boy) will return in subsequent
years, playing Phoebe's half brother Frank Jr.
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31. The One Where Ross Finds Out
gs: Lauren Tom (Julie) Arye Gross (Michael) Barry
Diamond (Phone Guy) Marcus D. Jacques (Waiter)
A drunken Rachel is persuaded to call
Ross and reveals her feelings for him on his answering
machine. And when he finds out, he must make the choice
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.
b: 09-Nov-1995 pc: 457307 w: Michael
Borkow d: Peter Bonerz
NOTE: Music: "Macho Man"-Village
People
This episode runs 24:50 on DVD (a typical sitcom runs
about 22:00).
This episode was voted number 2 in NBC's 6 favorite
Friends episodes countdown.
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32. The One With The List
gs: Lauren Tom (Julie) Michael McKean (Mr. Rastatter)
Ross must choose between Rachel and
Julie and enlists Joey and Chandler's help in 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.
b: 16-Nov-1995 pc: 457308 w: Marta Kauffman
& David Crane d: Mary Kay Place
NOTE: Music: "With or Without You,"
U2; "In My Room," Grant Lee Buffalo
This episode runs 23:00 on DVD (a typical sitcom runs
about 22:00).
When NBC told the producers they wanted all the Thursday
shows to have a Thanksgiving episode, the writers
added the Mockolate storyline to meet the guidelines.
Interestingly enough, every other season has had a
real complete Thanksgiving episode.
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33. The One With Phoebe's Dad
gs: Audra Lindley (Frances) Michael G. Hagerty (Mr.
Treeger) James Michael Tyler (Gunther)
It's Christmas time and Monica tries
tipping with cookies, rather than cash, with mixed
results. Phoebe learns that the guy in the picture
frames her grandmother keeps around is not her father
and tries to track down her real father. And Chandler
and Joey wait too late to shop for presents.
b: 14-Dec-1995 pc: 457309 w: Jeffrey
Astrof & Mike Sikowitz d: Kevin S. Bright
NOTE: This episode runs 22:43 on DVD
(a typical sitcom runs about 22:00).
This is the first episode in which Gunther speaks.
He was originally an extra, but he was the only one
able to work the cappuccino machine, so he became
a regular on the show.
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34. The One With Russ
gs: Lauren Tom (Julie) Vincent Ventresca (Fun Bobby)
June Gable (Estelle Leonard) David Schwimmer (Russ
(as Snaro)) Scott Stewart (Waiter)
Monica gets back together with Fun Bobby,
but discovers that when he's not drinking, he's not
so fun. Joey wins the role of Dr. Drake Ramoray, a
neurosurgeon, on Days of Our Lives. And Rachel, dating
a guy named Russ, can't see his uncanny resemblance
to Ross.
b: 04-Jan-1996 pc: 457311 w: Ira Ungerleider
d: Tommy Schlamme
NOTE: A viewer writes: In this episode,
the credits are a bit wacky. For instance was it not
David Schwimmer playing Russ? I think so, yet 'Snaro'
was credited as the actor playing Russ. Is this just
a silly name David Schwimmer submitted? Then also
if you watch, Lauren Tom is credited as playing Julie
in this episode. Now it is correct that Lauren Tom
plays Julie on the show, but I never saw her in this
episode....did you???? Clarification: David Schwimmer
really played Russ in this episode. However, he chose
to be credited as "Snaro" as a tribute to
a friend. Also, Julie only appears in the closing
credits, in which she meets Russ at the coffee house.
It's possible that the syndicated version of this
episode cuts that out in favor of showing the cast
cavorting around the fountain.
This episode runs 24:05 on DVD (a typical sitcom runs
about 22:00).
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35. The One With The Lesbian Wedding
gs: Marlo Thomas (Sandra Green) Jane Sibbett (Carol)
Jessica Hecht (Susan) Phil Leeds (Mr. Adelman) Candice
Gingrich (The Minister) Symba Smith (Chrissy) Lea
DeLaria (Woman)
Ross's ex and her lesbian lover tie
the knot, providing Monica with a job: catering the
wedding. Phoebe is possessed by the spirit of an eighty-two
year old massage client who dies in the middle of
a session. Mrs. Adelman cannot depart until she's
"seen everything" (needless to say, her
spirit departs after the lesbian wedding). And Rachel's
mom comes to visit and drops a bombshell: she's getting
divorced from Rachel's dad.
b: 18-Jan-1996 pc: 457312 w: Doty Abrams
d: Tommy Schlamme
NOTE: Marlo Thomas received an Emmy
nomination for Guest Actress for her work in this
episode.
This episode runs 24:30 on DVD (a typical sitcom runs
about 22:00).
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36. The One After The Super Bowl (1)
gs: Chris Isaak (Rob Donnen) Brooke Shields (Erika
Ford) Dan Castellaneta (The Zookeeper) Fred Willard
(Mr. Lipson) Roark Critchlow (Dr. Mike Horton) Sean
Masterson ("Monkeyshine" Guy) Tahj Mowry
(Kid) Lawrence Mandley (Security Guard) Elliot Woods
(Waiter) Karen Kruschke (Coma Woman)
Ross goes to visit Marcel while on a
trip to California, and finds that the monkey is working
in commercials. Joey gets his first fan letter and
ends up dating the woman, who turns out to be a stalker
who thinks that the happenings on Days of Our Lives
are real. Phoebe is asked to sing for the children
at the library, but their parents are horrified by
her lyrics.
b: 28-Jan-1996 pc: 457313 w: Michael
Borkow d: Michael Lembeck
NOTE: Brooke Shields won the lead in
the sitcom Suddenly Susan based on her performance
in this episode.
This episode won an Emmy award for Directing (Michael
Lembeck).
This episode runs 24:00 on DVD (a typical sitcom runs
about 22:00).
When this episode was rerun by itself on NBC, there
was a new end credits sequence featuring Phoebe playing
"Smelly Cat" with Chris Isaak. He used a
high voice, she giggled, and told him to try it in
a "more masculine" tone. This scene does
not appear on the DVD.
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37. The One After The Super Bowl (2)
gs: Julia Roberts (Susie Moss) Jean-Claude Van Damme
(Himself) Cathy Matthews (Unknown) Seth Isler (Monkey
Trainer) Steven M. Porter (Security Guard)
Rachel and Monica compete for the affections
of Jean-Claude Van Damme after meeting him on a movie
set. Chandler meets a former schoolmate, a makeup
artist, who seems hot for him. An excited Joey gets
a role as an extra in the movie. And Ross and Marcel
go on a whirlwind tour of the city.
b: 28-Jan-1996 pc: 457314 w: Mike Sikowitz
& Jeffrey Astrof d: Michael Lembeck
NOTE: Music: "Looks Like We Made
It," Barry Manilow
This episode won an Emmy award for Directing (Michael
Lembeck).
This episode runs 24:23 on DVD (a typical sitcom runs
about 22:00).
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38. The One With The Prom Video
gs: Elliott Gould (Jack Geller) Patrick Kerr (The
Manager) Christina Pickles (Judy Geller) Michael Bower
(Roy Gublick) Lou Thornton (Gail) Tim Bohn (Jonathan)
After getting his big break, with Days
of Our Lives, Joey pays Chandler back with $812 and
an extremely tacky bracelet. Also, an unemployed Monica
is hard up for money. And Monica and Rachel's prom
video reveals Monica's former girth, Rachel's former
nose and the way Ross has always felt about Rachel.
This video brings Rachel to forgive Ross for the list.
b: 01-Feb-1996 pc: 457310 w: Alexa Junge
d: James Burrows
NOTE: This particular episode was named
as one of TV Guide's Funniest Moments and Greatest
Episodes in TV History.
This episode runs 23:45 on DVD (a typical sitcom runs
about 22:00).
According to James Michael Tyler (Gunther), the original
script for this episode would have featured Gunther
as Bryce on All My Children on a TV in the background.
This is David Schwimmer's favorite episode.
This episode was voted number 1 in NBC's 6 favorite
Friends episodes countdown.
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39. The One Where Ross And Rachel...You Know
gs: Tom Selleck (Dr. Richard Burke)
Joey buys a big screen TV and two leather
recliners with his newfound money. He and Chandler
then spend a day refusing to leave the chairs. They
even have food delivered to the girls apartment so
they don't have to answer the door. Monica has a catering
job for a friend of her parents, the attractive Dr.
Burke. She ends up kissing him the next day at an
un-needed eye exam and though there is a 21-year age
difference between them, they begin dating. 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. It's too late to go
to the restaurant so they have a picnic in the planetarium
and end up waking up the next day naked in the display
area with a group of Catholic school children looking
in.
b: 08-Feb-1996 pc: 457315 w: Michael
Curtis & Greg Malins d: Michael Lembeck
NOTE: Music: "Wicked Game,"
Chris Isaak
This episode runs 23:25 on DVD (a typical sitcom runs
about 22:00).
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40. The One Where Joey Moves Out
gs: Tom Selleck (Dr. Richard Burke) Audrie Neeman
(Emily) Elliott Gould (Jack Geller) Christina Pickles
(Judy Geller) Warren Berlinger (Bob) Josie DiVincenzo
(Tattoo Artist) Stephen Samuels (Arik)
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, Richard,
and his daughter, Monica, are dating.
b: 15-Feb-1996 pc: 457316 w: Betsy Borns
d: Michael Lembeck
NOTE: This episode runs 24:00 on DVD
(a typical sitcom runs about 22:00).
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41. The One Where Eddie Moves In
gs: Adam Goldberg (Eddie) Dee Dee Rescher (The Record
Producer) Linda Lutz (Horrible Woman)
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.
b: 22-Feb-1996 pc: 457317 w: Adam Chase
d: Michael Lembeck
NOTE: Music: "All By Myself,"
Eric Carmen
This episode runs 24:35 on DVD (a typical sitcom runs
about 22:00).
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42. The One Where Dr. Ramoray Dies
gs: Tom Selleck (Dr. Richard Burke) Adam Goldberg
(Eddie) Roark Critchlow (Dr. Mike Horton) Brian Posehn
(Messenger) Jim Reilly (Writer)
Joey finds out the hard way that it's
not wise to boast false things: His soap opera character
gets dropped down an elevator shaft. Phoebe helps
Chandler bond with his new roommate...much to Chandler's
horror. And sexual history dominates the discussion
between two couples--Monica and Richard, and Ross
and Rachel.
b: 21-Mar-1996 pc: 457318 w: Michael
Borkow s: Alexa Junge d: Michael Lembeck
NOTE: This episode runs 23:05 on DVD
(a typical sitcom runs about 22:00).
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43. The One Where Eddie Won't Go
gs: Adam Goldberg (Eddie) June Gable (Estelle Leonard)
James Michael Tyler (Gunther) Jason Graae (Casting
Director) Tim Hutchinson (Supervisor)
Creeped out by his bizarre new roommate,
Chandler demands he move out. Eddie agrees...but doesn't
go. Joey has trouble coming to grips with the death
of Dr. Drake Ramoray and the accompanying change in
his lifestyle. And a new book on employment for women
inspires the female friends to have a "goddess
meeting."
b: 28-Mar-1996 pc: 457319 w: Michael
Curtis & Greg Malins d: Michael Lembeck
NOTE: This episode runs 24:00 on DVD
(a typical sitcom runs about 22:00).
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44. The One Where Old Yeller Dies
gs: Tom Selleck (Dr. Richard Burke) Jane Sibbett (Carol)
Jessica Hecht (Susan)
Phoebe's world view is shattered when
she learns how "Old Yeller" really ends.
Monica becomes jealous when Richard begins going out
with other people, namely Joey and Chandler. And Rachel
becomes upset when she learns that Ross has planned
their whole life together.
b: 04-Apr-1996 pc: 457320 w: Adam Chase
s: Michael Curtis & Greg Malins d: Michael Lembeck
NOTE: This episode runs 22:35 on DVD
(a typical sitcom runs about 22:00).
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45. The One With The Bullies
gs: Peter DeLuise (Carl) Nicky Katt (Arthur) Giovanni
Ribisi (Frank Jr.) Laraine Newman (Mrs. Buffay) James
Michael Tyler (Gunther)
Chandler and Ross run into two bullies
at the coffee shop; one of whom steals Chandler's
hat. After trying to avoid them, the guys confront
the bullies and are ready to fight. When a thief steals
their stuff, the bullies join Ross and Chandler in
trying to get it back. Monica, down to her last few
dollars of savings, plays the stock market based solely
on the ticker symbols. After she loses it all she's
forced to take a job at a 50s theme restaurant where
she'll have to dance and wear "flame retardant
boobs." Phoebe makes multiple attempts to go
visit her birth father and when she finally does,
she finds out he's no longer there. She does meet
her half-brother, though.
b: 25-Apr-1996 pc: 457321 w: Sebastian
Jones & Brian Buckner d: Michael Lembeck
NOTE: This episode runs 23:38 on DVD
(a typical sitcom runs about 22:00).
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46. The One With The Two Parties
gs: Marlo Thomas (Sandra Green) Ron Leibman (Leonard
Green) James Michael Tyler (Gunther) Nancy Rubin (Guest)
Lewis Dix (Man)
The gang plans a surprise party for
Rachel, but the real surprise is when both of her
estranged parents show up. "Think!" urges
Chandler. "What would Jack and Chrissy do?"
Why, split it into two parties, of course--one for
each parent. But complications inevitably ensue...
b: 02-May-1996 pc: 457322 w: Alexa Junge
d: Michael Lembeck
NOTE: Music: Barenaked Ladies, "Shoe
Box"; k.d. lang, "Sexuality"; Joni
Mitchell, "Big Yellow Taxi"; R.E.M., "It's
a Free World, Baby"; Toad the Wet Sprocket, "Good
Intentions"; Paul Westerberg, "Stain Yer
Blood"
This episode runs 22:45 on DVD (a typical sitcom runs
about 22:00).
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47. The One With The Chicken Pox
gs: Tom Selleck (Dr. Richard Burke) Dorien Wilson
(Mr. Kogen) Charlie Sheen (Ryan) Mary-Pat Green (Jeannie)
Steve Park (Scott)
Phoebe catches chicken pox just as her
old flame Ryan arrives in town on leave from the Navy.
Even though he hasn't yet had chicken pox, he can't
stand to be apart and they both spend the rest of
the time trying to not scratch. Joey gets a job at
Chandler's office but decides to play it as a role.
The character he creates, Joseph, has a wife and kids
and ultimately blames Chandler for his own screwup.
Monica is upset that Richard doesn't have a "thing":
an unexplainable quirk. He eventually comes up with
one to ease her mind.
b: 09-May-1996 pc: 457324 w: Brown Mandell
d: Michael Lembeck
NOTE: This episode runs 22:55 on DVD
(a typical sitcom runs about 22:00).
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48. The One With Barry And Mindy's Wedding
gs: Tom Selleck (Dr. Richard Burke) Maggie Wheeler
(Janice) Mitchell Whitfield (Barry) Jana Marie Hupp
(Mindy) Peter Spears (Joel) Fritzi Burr (Mrs. Weinberg)
Jackie Bright (Mr. Weinberg) Mindy Sterling (Wedding
Planner)
Rachel agrees to be maid of honor at
her ex-fiancé's wedding, but a fashion faux
pas focuses attention away from the bride. To get
a role in Warren Beatty's new movie, Joey needs to
practice kissing...guys. Monica ponders her future
with Richard and Chandler falls for a mystery woman
on the Internet...who turns out to be Janice!
b: 16-May-1996 pc: 457323 w: Brown Mandell
s: Ira Ungerleider d: Michael Lembeck
NOTE: This episode runs 23:35 on DVD
(a typical sitcom runs about 22:00).
The character of Mindy was originally played by Jennifer
Grey in TOW The Evil Orthodontist. Here she is played
by Jana Marie Hupp.
