The One With FRIENDS
Two friends rewatch the beloved 90s sitcom F.R.I.E.N.D.S, breaking down each episode scene by scene. They share opinions, ask questions, draw cultural parallels, and tell personal stories. This is the ultimate F.R.I.E.N.D.S rewatch podcast for fans of the show.
Episodes
e245 • the one where we say goodbye...for now
bonus • the one where we say goodbye...for nowwe say farewell in this final full length episode to wrap up the past 6 years.join us on social media | instagram: @theonewithfriendspodcast | facebook:
e244 • the one at the end: part 2 (take 2)
s10 e18 • the one at the end: part 2 (take 2) (the last one: part 2)we have a lot of grief at the top of this episode for reasons you might not have anticipated when coming into this last episode covering the series. luellen has had some luck in her housing updates. and, leann, shocker, has another international trip planned.meanwhile, phoebe and ross race in a taxi against time, traffic and termi
e243 • the one at the end: part 1
s10 e17 • the one at the end: part 1 (the last one: part 1)we are at the end and at a loss for words...almost. we applaud the canon that ross is always the last to be told anything of substance. and, we find every iteration of keeping siblings from each other wild in theory.meanwhile, ross and rachel have the 'perfect goodbye'. monica and chandler get a surprise during delivery. and, not o
e242 • the one with the farewell tour
s10 e16 • the one with the farewell tour (the one with rachel's going away party)we start off this episode with nostalgia at the console. leann is not convinced of the whole fuzzy cuff storyline with 'monica clean' canon in play. and, we both give ross and rachel the 'favorite scene' top spot.meanwhile, packing packs a punch when the boys help wrap up the apt. some fuzzy cuffs
e241 • the one with the ghost of agent's past
s10 e15 • the one with the ghost of agent's past (the one where estelle dies)we've reached the end and now leann starts drinking on the job? we recap the impact of janice on the overall series. and, we debrief on how these final major plot points feel a little un-believable. meanwhile, JANICE IS BACK for a final bow and chandler takes a high-risk, low-reward gamble. ross banters and barter
e240 • the one with the job offer
s10 e14 • the one with the job offer (the one with princess consuela)we touch on some fun ideas of things to do in our city. we have serious questions for the parents of that child. and, to us, this episode introduces the storyline that signifies the end of the series.meanwhile, phoebe changes her name after getting married. joey struggles to accept the impending future. and, ross and rachel both
e239 • the one where they're never off the table
s10 e13 • the one where they're never off the table (the one where joey speaks french)it was a hard week in rover for us. starting to think luellen's house is falling apart, cursed...or haunted, maybe? and, leann was right about monica and the cookies!!!meanwhile, joey could do with some duolingo lessons. grief and fear have rachel propositioning ross. and, chandler becomes a tourist in hi
e238 • the one with the snowstorm
s10 e12 • the one with the snowstorm (the one with phoebe's wedding)ugh, we loved this episode! leann is ready to get out of the primary host seat. we struggle to figure out a very simple triangular maid-of-honor pact. and, you've heard it here, joey officially officiated ross and rachel's officially canon wedding, officially.meanwhile, phoebe’s finally tying the knot (!!), but not bef
e237 • the one with the celibacy pact
s10 e11 • the one with the celibacy pact (the one where the stripper cries)another prime day passing is another day leann's wallet cries. fat monica makes a final appearance. and, leann also questions if she went to her own highschool on a regular basis.meanwhile, joey finds that pyramids aren’t the only things crumbling under pressure. phoebe’s bachelorette party goes limp when the stripper b
e236 • the one with the realtor
s10 e10 • the one with the realtor (the one where chandler gets caught)leann is debt free! our rtaf segment was really just a glorified story time this week. and, we are both in the market for the 'homemade pickles' jar as seen in the apt.meanwhile, the group suspects chandler is cheating. monica and chandler secretly make future plans behind the group's back. and, the final flashback
e235 • the one with the case(file) of mistaken identity
s10 e9 • the one where joey doesn't share food (the one with the birth mother)we are going to finish this series strong with audio interference thanks to the summer heat and humidity. leann updates us on how her 'auntie summer camp' went this year. and, luellen is looking for a contractor for house projects. meanwhile, monica and chandler advocate for an addition to their family. joey
e234 • the one with the last thanksgiving
s10 e8 • the one with the last thanksgiving (the one with the late thanksgiving)leann bullies luellen into raising her rover rates. we credit millennials with single-handedly bring brussels sprouts onto the culinary map. and, we talk about the floating heads and how uncomfortable it was.meanwhile, monica is loosely bullied into hosting thanksgiving. all the friends are late. and, monica and chandl
e233 • the one with the return-to-sender donation
s10 e7 • the one with the return-to-sender donation (the one with the home study)we loved the hamilton performance at the tonys. leann secured her ticket to see tom felton on broadway. and, we discuss rational v. irrational fears.meanwhile, joey's promiscuous past threatens the bing family's future. mike and phoebe find that altruism is really hard. and, ross and rachel face their fears at
e232 • the one with the haunting of gladys
s10 e6 • the one with the haunting of gladys (the one with ross's grant)luellen has taken a stand on the ross/rachel plot line. we were honored by being included in a listener's school project. and, we have really been lacking in the recommend to a friend segment as of late.meanwhile, joey is blue when he finds out chandler didn't vet his audition tape. ross has a lot to gain...and los
e231 • the one with the thesaurus
s10 e5 • the one with the thesaurus (the one where rachel's sister babysits)luellen spills the house move-in tea. leann has her own something to celebrate. and, we essentially had a friend catch-up at the top of this episode so if you want to get to the goods just skip to the 30m mark! meanwhile, joey constructs an epistolary endorsement of character. rachel's genetically-adjacent sibling
e230 • the one with emma's first birthday
s10 e4 • the one with emma's first birthday (the one with the cake)luellen is a HOMEOWNER!!! leann finished alpha reading her best friend's book. and, leann has a lot to say about 40yo men still 'figuring out their relationship goals'...actually, she's too stunned to speak about it. meanwhile, rachel and ross invited all their friends to this really important birthday...the sam
e229 • the one with miss hawaiian tropic (the one with ross's tan)
s10 e3 • the one with miss hawaiian tropic (the one with ross's tan)leann overshares about her recent migraine episode. we are confused about the concept that people make long-term friends with other renters in their complex. and, we find out we both have morals - but there's a little gray in that boundary line. meanwhile, ross wants to change things up with his appearance, and it's dr
e228 • the one where ross cries over margaritas
s10 e2 • the one where ross cries over margaritas (the one where ross is fine)we contemplate if we are the best of partnered hosts or the worst of partnered hosts for each other. leann discovers something pivotal in how we've ranked episodes. and, we show some love to juni a.k.a. meghan trainor's husband...who we guess is named daryl.meanwhile, frank jr. questions parenthood of triplets. c
e227 • the one with the eavesdropping
s10 e1 • the one with the eavesdropping (the one after joey and rachel kiss)leann is missing her books, and her reading chair...and her home; she's basically a hobbit. luellen BOUGHT A WHOLE HOUSE. and, we host major issue with the layout of this hotel.meanwhile, monica's hair is, once again, altered in barbados. joey and rachel cannot catch a break. and, mike... 🤬🤬🤬.also...icymi...mike is
e226 • the one with a tangled web of love triangles
s9 e23 + 24 • the one with a tangled web of love triangles (the one in barbados: part 1 + part 2)we both watched friends recreationally for the first time since starting this podcast. we have our very own fun-fact runner now...all thanks to the emmys. and, leann only JUST came up with a new note-taking strategy when leading an episode.meanwhile, the bings are meddling. the couples are re-coupling.
e225 • the one with uncle jesse..have mercy!
s9 e22 • the one with uncle jesse..have mercy! (the one with the donor)leann prepares to host her DND group at her house for the first time. we talk about how dirty they did us with the david storyline. and, we are in awe of the absolute messiest, ridiculously absurd and most egregious choreography that is ross trying to leave that office.meanwhile, charlie overhears a secret but makes the wrong j
e224 • the one with the swedish masseuse
s9 e21 • the one with the swedish masseuse (the one with the fertility test)leann gives updates on her library progress. she also kicked butt at work today and shares her excitement. and, with leslie odom jr. coming back to hamilton on broadway our wallets hate to see us coming.meanwhile, phoebe gets caught in her hypocrisy. joey has trouble dating someone like charlie. and, the bings get some ups
e223 • the one with the one woman play
s9 e20 • the one with the one woman play (the one with the soap opera party)we discuss plays vs musicals. we discover and discuss what nobel peace prize winners do with their prize earnings. and, we ended this episode so poorly.meanwhile, joey's annual secret comes to light with one poorly timed voicemail. chandler gets ghosted by the group and sulks through a very mature and enlightening even
e222 • the one with the free amenities
s9 e19 • the one with the free amenities (the one with rachel's dream)leann's outie regaled us with the world traveling tales from her innie's recent trip to london. we may just be planning a trip to london together now. and, we've finally reached the storyline we've been dreading for 9.5 seasons.meanwhile, chandler and ross go on a romantic trip for two. joey has a hard time m
e221 • the one with the 'coo'
s9 e18 • the one with the 'coo' (the one with the coo)we come to you this week with every bit of our determination and will-power. leann's favorite scene also gave her the biggest ick. and, aussie andy may as well have his own segment moving forward. meanwhile, this bottle episode has us straining for storylines. chandler waits for work news. and, the friends go all in together on the
e220 • the one with the hugsy love triangle
s9 e17 • the one with the hugsy love triangle (the one with the memorial service)shocked that this is gunther's 150th episodes! we get some doggy non-asmr during this recording. and, we mutually agree that opening gifts in front of people is the worst part of all showers. meanwhile, joey and emma have a battle over hugsy. ross and chandler have a battle of exponentially more dramatic posts. an
e219 • the one where phoebe is HER
s9 e16 • the one where phoebe is HER (the one with the boob job)after 5 years, leann has, maybe, finally, balanced out her volume with luellen's. we take a pretty strong stance on borrowing money from family and friends. and, we do a tiny deep dive into phoebe's relational prospects over the course of the show.meanwhile, the bings are having money trouble .phoebe and mike make a big decisi
e218 • the one where they get "muggled"
s9 e15 • the one where they get "muggled" (the one with the mugging)nostalgia hits hard reminiscing over the 90's 'got milk' campaign. we come up with an idea for a 'friends' spin-off show. and, age IS just a number....right...?meanwhile, chandler kicks it at his new internship. ross and phoebe discover they go waaayy back. and, jeff goldblum was, is, and will always
e217 • the one where luellen picks ross!
s9 e14 • the one where luellen picks ross! (the one with the blind dates)leann, once again, finds herself wondering what to do with her newly occupied second bedroom. we share about the last time we ate baby food that comes in a jar. and, luellen drops a truth bomb about ROSS! (also, how did leann get away with not answering that question for herself?!) meanwhile, ross and rachel get set up on hor
e216 • the one where we listen and we don't judge
s9 e13 • the one where we listen and we don't judge (the one where monica sings)leann is reverse sleep cycling. luellen's first rover gig was a puppy. and, we touch on the incongruity of cultural comedy. meanwhile, monica wows a karaoke crowd. ross puts all his energy into revenge dating. and, joey indulges in some self care for a role. recommend to a friend | color wow raise the root thic
e215 • the one with the stable boy and the princess
s9 e12 • the one with the stable boy and the princess (the one with phoebe's rats)it's been 5 weeks since our last recording and this sanctioned and pre-approved and communicated-in-advance break was so refreshing! leann hosted a five day empyrean reading weekend, went to her first fantasy ball, and celebrated galentines with her best friends since we last met. and, we get schooled on land
214 • the one with the cooler
s9 e11 • the one with the cooler (the one where rachel goes back to work)
we identify with chandler's opening remarks. and, rewatching nostalgic christmas movies prompts a discussion around our changed empathy alliances.
meanwhile, phoebe's financial struggles leads to joey's work woes. rachel's insecurities leads to her own work woes. and, chandler's work woes leads to a difficult conversation.
213 • the one with the last christmas
s9 e10 • the one with the last christmas (the one with christmas in tulsa)
we are back! the holidays were good-ish to us. leann has a harsh and probably offensive opinion on non-eastern time zone nye celebrations in the U.S.A. and, we ponder why tulsa residents would get a gift centered around a new york company.
meanwhile, in this final christmas special the friends are spending it together. chan
e212 • the one with .... *blows into empty bottle*
s9 e9 • the one with .... *blows into empty bottle* (the one with rachel's phone number)
luellen gives us a much anticipated sourdough undertaking update. we agree that the complicated discussion IS the best option in a relationship. and, we end with an announcement.
meanwhile, the girls have a night out. the boys have a night in. and, joey thinks monica is having quite a night of her own.
recomme
e211 • the one with the queen's fine china
s9 e8 • the one with the queen's fine china (the one with rachel's other sister)
luellen gives her 'hot' take on wicked: the movie. we delve into the thanksgiving day parade: old vs. new. and, luellen reminisces about her macy's store revelation: new york.
meanwhile, monica regrets using the fine china. rachel regrets inviting her sister. and joey regrets his method of remembering things.
recomme
e210 • the one where phoebe meets the parents
s9 e7 • the one where phoebe meets the parents (the one with ross's inappropriate song)
luellen begins a new quasi-hobby. leann commends leblanc for his commitment to the bit. and, the elfster app reigns supreme this christmas.
meanwhile, emma reaches a new milestone. a return to richard's apartment uncovers a questionable vhs tape. and, a first time meeting doesn't go as planned.
recommend to a f
e209 • the one with freddie prince jr.
s9 e6 • the one with freddie prince jr. (the one with the male nanny)
'monica clean' has us reminiscing on the early days of this podcast. the tv show reaches its 200th episode! and, we gush on freddie and sarah as a highly underrated hollywood couple.
meanwhile, chandler panics when a new funny guy comes on the scene. phoebe finds herself creating opportunities with an old love. and, rachel land
208 • the one with the golden driller
s9 e5 • the one with the golden driller (the one with phoebe's birthday dinner)
ignore the first 1:45 of this episode 🫠🫣. we deep dive into the logistics of smoking 3 cartons in 2 days. and, how are your cozy-fall comfort-show re-watches going?!
meanwhile, who knew getting together with your friends when you're in your 30s gets so difficult? an old habit disrupts the bings. a locked door delays ro
207 • the one where everyone freaks out
s9 e4 • the one where everyone freaks out (the one with the sharks)
we have JUST discovered spotify comments and THAT was a mistake. we talk about unique experiences to living alone. and, we discuss a very particular fear of beginning to date again after a loooooooooooooonnnnggg absence from it.
meanwhile, monica walks in on chandler in tulsa. joey gets walked in on by an ex. and phoebe faces the
e206 • the one where chandler relocates
s9 e3 • the one where chandler relocates (the one with the pediatrician)
we are celebrating five years of podcasting, WOW! ross would have loved luellen calling him a 'doctor'. and, we discuss logistics of being a matchmaker type IRL.
meanwhile, the group receives BIG news at the top of the episode. rachel struggles as a new mom. and, phoebe and joey blind double date.
recommend to a friend | co
e205 • the one where it's 'not' a boy
s9 e2 • the one where it's 'not' a boy (the one where emma cries)
leann talks about life-sized stuffed animals and lies told by her parents. we discuss heavy lids at work. and, luellen stands up for men in broadway.
meanwhile, chandler receives a new work assignment through sleep osmosis. the girls all struggle with a crying emma. and, ross and joey battle it out over the non-proposal incident.
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e204 • the one where jack is doing the most
s9 e1 • the one where jack is doing the most (the one where no one proposes)
we are just now celebrating our 200th episode. jafar makes it into the discussion. and, we are reeeaaaaallllllyyyyy not loving jack in this episode and heartily agree with ross's sentiment towards him.
meanwhile, the 'love' triangle is triangulating, badly. rachel has trouble breast feeding. and, monica and chandler are t
e203 • the one where everyone is trying
s8 e23 + 24 • the one where everyone is trying (the one where rachel has a baby: parts 1 + 2)
we have big apologies and so many life updates since we last recorded! luellen moved states, lived with her brother, and celebrated a friend's wedding. leann bought a new car, welcomed a new roommate, bought tickets to a fantasy ball, and is mourning the passing of her most beloved pet and this show's mas
e202 • the one with the bet
s8 e22 • the one with the bet (the one where rachel is late)
luellen is in the market for a vehicle. leann is looking to spruce up her apt's second room. and, somehow we find ourselves talking about grammar.
meanwhile, rachel is absolutely insufferable. chandler blows it at joey's movie premiere. and, all bets are off when it comes to the time of delivery.
quote of the week | "spoke
e201 • the one with the insecurities
s8 e21 • the one with the insecurities (the one with the cooking class)
leann relives a huge part of her childhood at the movies. we talk about the mental load of moving. and, we ponder the actual objectivity of critics.
meanwhile, monica's insecurities launch her to the top of a beginner's cooking class. rachel's insecurities lead her to an awkward run-in with ross's date. and, c
e200 • the one with 'triskaidekaphobia' - the fear of triscuits
s8 e20 • the one with 'triskaidekaphobia' - the fear of triscuits (the one with the baby shower)
leann can't understand that people love their families more than their friends. we get a little annoyed at chandler. and, we aren't sure if our stance on live-in-mothers as childcare help is clear throughout this episode or.....
meanwhile, the guys really get into 'bamboozled'.
e199 • the one about joey
s8 e19 • the one about joey (the one with joey's interview)
happy birthday draco! leann is enamored by the exclusivity of soho house memberships. luellen's mom has joined the friends-ship rewatch party! and, we were featured in Feedspot's 'Top 70 Two Friends Podcast' list!
meanwhile, joey gets an exciting opportunity for his career but has to resort to normal tactics so it does
e198 • the one with sob-fest 2002
s8 e18 • the one with sob-fest 2002 (the one in massapequa)
luellen starts off with a tongue-twister. we give joey a new nickname. and, we got the sweetest email from a friend which prompts a real heart to heart with you all!
meanwhile, ross and rachel financially benefit from his parent's lie. the group hates on phoebe's man. and, monica misses the mark on her speech.
#recommendtoafriend
e197 • the one in divination class?
s8 e17 • the one in divination class? (the one with the tea leaves)
we both agree that rachel is suddenly(?) huge. we talk about the attractiveness of male-decisiveness. and, leann has a revelation of the lack of drive-thrus in the city.
meanwhile, joey and rachel fumble through their friendship. phoebe looks for love x fate. and, ross pulls a B&E to retrieve his shirt.
#recommendtoafriend |
e196 • the one with the soulmate
s8 e16 • the one with the soulmate (the one where joey tells rachel)
this is the episode of all episodes when it comes to life updates from us! leann breaks down her trip to france and reveals another fun update that was a long time coming. luellen is in the process of moving states...again! and, leann grossly overestimates her ability to 'keep it short'.
meanwhile, a big revelation shakes
e195 • the one with the therapy dog
s8 e15 • the one with the therapy dog (the one with the birthing video)
there is a moment we mind-melded in our show notes. leann may have almost offended luellen. and, we applaud the ending cliffhanger between ross and joey.
meanwhile, joey's depression has a dog questioning its life choices. a mis-placed vhs has major affects on the group. and, ross has trouble telling his girlfriend about h
e194 • the one with the braxton hicks
s8 e14 • the one with the braxton hicks (the one with the secret closet)
leann shares her grievances that is the usps. leann also reveals how she handles receiving gifts she doesn't like. and, luellen's #rtaf supports what the show friends is all about.
meanwhile, monica is cheating on phoebe. chandler uncovers monica's greatest shame. and, ross is missing out on all things baby.
#rec
e193 • the one with unacceptable bathroom decorum
s8 e13 • the one with unacceptable bathroom decorum (the one where chandler takes a bath)
we talk enya and the story of the unofficial grieving song of 9/11. desiring clawfoot tubs that you can sink into. and, the mystery of sandwiches always tasting better when someone else makes it for you...what is that about anyways?!
meanwhile, chandler discovers the absolute wonder of having a relaxing bath.
e192 • the one with ms. pacman
s8 e12 • the one with ms. pacman (the one where joey dates rachel)
we are getting tired and worn down from bulk recording. we discuss the unspoken rules for college class cancellations. and, leann berates herself for bad note-taking.
meanwhile, a wedding present brings out the worst in the group. the date is giving 'friends-to-lovers'. and, ross is having a hard time fulfilling his profess
e191 • the one with the dtr
s8 e11 •the one with the dtr (the one with the creepy holiday card)
leann is walking around the french riviera during this episode's release. we talk about the glaring timelime incongruency with rachel's pregnancy. and, we reflect on the chokehold that developing photos had on us millennials.
meanwhile, rachel's hormones are up. ross's relationship is teetering on undetermined. an
e190 • the one 'with' sting
s8 e10 • the one 'with' sting (the one with monica's boots)
leann completely messes up the intro, calls herself a 'sinkwad', and brags about being in france within the first 3 minutes. luellen shares her fondness of the brotherly storyline. and, a classic pop-culture reference went embarrassingly way over leann's head.
meanwhile, joey's sister has more in common with ra
e189 • the one with the 'i hate rachel green club'
s8 e9 • the one with the 'i hate rachel green club' (the one with the rumor)
leann is very excited about this episode's guest. we deeply grieve the scenes we never had with brad pitt. and, do you also think monica did joey a little dirty with that nineteen pound turkey, or nah?
meanwhile, joey takes on a food challenge that may be a bit too big for his britches. a warm friendsgiving tu
e188 • the one with dr. green
s8 e8 • the one with dr. green (the one with the stripper)
we are cringing at an element within the bachelor party storyline. quick shout out to joey for bringing up a real conversation on investing in friendships. and, leann's view of harry potter may make you angry if you are an OG fan.
meanwhile, stripped of a bachelor party (pun intended) monica tries making it up to chandler. rachel tell
e187 • the one with the maid
s8 e7 • the one with the maid (the one with the stain)
leann shares her frustration with phoebe's revolving door of love interests on this show. we wonder at the freeness and luxury of men's lives. and, once again we have heart eyes for joey.
meanwhile, monica and chandler get into some precarious positions with their new maid. ross helps rachel look for a new apartment within his building
e186 • the one with spudnik
s8 e6 • the one with spudnik (the one with the halloween party)
luellen seems to pilot all the episodes where we primarily stay in one location. leann desires of being the friend that throws all the themed holiday parties. and, this episode begins our spud-spotting of all the pro-new york and fdny branding efforts post 9-11.
meanwhile, rachel's maternal 'instincts' are non-existent. a
e185 • the one with chandler M. bing!
s8 e5 • the one with chandler M. bing! (the one with rachel's date)
we point out some obvious monica stand-in appearances. joey is *once again* the best of the friends. and, for the second episode in a row our episode rating's gap is gaping.
meanwhile, ross is struggling with rachel's dating life. monica and phoebe battle it out in order to not hurt a guy's delicate pride. and, tob
e184 • the one with the backpacking trip across western europe
s8 e4 • the one with the backpacking trip across western europe (the one with the video tape)
we are entering our mass recording era to work ahead for leann's trip. we find ourselves definitively on team ross. and we couldnt have had a larger gap in our episode rankings.
meanwhile, our favorite couple gets ghosted by their vacation friends. joey aides ross in ending his dry spell. and, the vi
e183 • the one with the happy newlyweds
s8 e3 • the one with the happy newlyweds (the one where rachel tells...)
we question phoebe's sweatshirt choice for an episode with this specific storyline. leann reveals that her sister is exempt from 'anyone'. iykyk. and, luellen pops off on the 'there's no pressure on you' storyline.
meanwhile, monica and chandler have to act like a happy newlywed couple in order to co
e182 • the one with the green/blue 1995 buick le sabre
s8 e2 • the one with the green/blue 1995 buick le sabre (the one with the red sweater)
we talk about the time warp that is the months of january and february. luellen shares about her 24 hour trip to nyc. and, leann (essentially) brags about her france trip.
meanwhile, chandler and ross come up with an interesting plan to rectify the missing disposable cameras conundrum. monica struggles with sel
e181 • the one with the reveal
s8 e1 • the one with the reveal (the one after 'i do')
we bring up how this episode was the first episode to air after the terrorist attacks in nyc on 9/11. leann calls out the chandler storyline with her limited dance knowledge. and, we talk about the importance of identifying grief.
meanwhile, the pregnancy confusion amongst the group grows when another name gets thrown into the ring. r
e180 • the one where they get married!
s7 e24 • the one where they get married! (the one with monica and chandler's wedding: part 2)
we officially welcome the hosts of the 'we ship it' podcast to join our friendom and introduce them to you! we talk about the truth behind chandler's fear of being married. and, the majority of the group spends some time geeking out about broadway shows.
meanwhile, the 'bride' is
e179 • the one with popculturefive
s7 e23 • the one with popculturefive (the one with monica and chandler's wedding: part 1)
we question the maintained physique of the guys on this show. we discuss who the best actor is on this series. and, we get fact-checked by the guys from a previous episode 😬.
meanwhile, chandler pulls a chandler. ross pulls a ross. and, the group conspires on how to keep monica from pulling a monica!
#re
e178 • the one where joey unlocks a new kink
s7 e22 • the one where joey unlocks a new kink (the one with chandler's dad)
we talk about the art of pettiness as executed by women. masculinity. and, is it semi-accurate to say that matthew perry called kathleen 'daddy'?
meanwhile, rachel takes a joy ride and does what ross couldn't. joey tries something new at phoebe's challenge. and, monica and chandler take a trip to repai
e177 • the one that covers their relationship
s7 e21 • the one that covers their relationship (the one with the vows)
we talk about our new year's resolutions drop-off. leann has some car issues and shares about her frustrations. and, leann might...find ross...attractive? *said in high-pitched questioning tones
meanwhile, we take a major walk down memory lane with this episode. our couple struggles writing their vows. and, there can be no
e176 • the one with thigh mega tampon
s7 e20 • the one with thigh mega tampon (the one with rachel's big kiss)
we talk about the nuances of naming our episodes. once again the ongoing issue of the missing scenes on leann's dvds surfaces. and, we apologize to all postal workers and our irish friends for finding that scene so funny.
meanwhile, monica tries to finalize the seating chart. chander and ross fan-boy over some tuxes.
e175 • the one with the silly putty wrap
s7 e19 • the one with the silly putty wrap (the one with ross and monica's cousin)
we use this episode to lift our spirits from our crappy day. we are SHOCKED at a wedding etiquette discovery. and, luellen calls attention to the mass amount of purple in this episode.
meanwhile, a heavily expected yet not-so-surprise bridal shower has the girls scrambling. a no-sex pact and an unexpected visit
e174 • the one with the hot professor
s7 e18 • the one with the hot professor (the one with joey's award)
this is the latest in the night we've ever recorded and we're regretting it. ross spurs a conversation about teacher crushes where leann makes luellen real uncomfy. and, we wonder how our episode ratings correlate with matthew perry's lack of airtime.
meanwhile, joey accepts and keeps an award on another's beha
e173 • the one with the bad dates
s7 e17 • the one with the bad dates (the one with the cheap wedding dress)
we find ourselves divided on ross and joey's date deal. we touch on representation in the show. and, leann's delulu thinking that she'd be a great fugitive is still strong in this episode.
meanwhile, the girls battle it out for a wedding dress. the guys battle it out for the girl. and, chandler battles his own s
e172 • the one with the giving...and receiving...and having...and sharing
s7 e16 • the one with the giving...and receiving...and having...and sharing (the one with the truth about london)
we racap our christmases...a.k.a. just another monday. we find another storyline discrepancy between our dvd sets. and, leann shares a social media spotlight confession.
meanwhile, monica and chandler hunt for a minister. rachel is a fun but tragic care-taker. and, phoebe struggles wi
e171 • the one with the bagpipes
s7 e15 • the one with the bagpipes (the one with joey's new brain)
we let the intrusive thoughts win. leann just couldn't sit still. and, we find a major difference in the show's scene order from our different dvd box sets.
meanwhile, phoebe and rachel fight over an older man. joey has a fling with an older woman. and, monica and chandler foils ross's gift to them.
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e170 • the one where they are thirty and flirty and...thriving?
s7 e14 • the one where they are thirty and flirty and... thriving? (the one where they all turn thirty)
we are proud of ourselves for both having a backlog of RTAFs. we talk about our own feelings around turning thirty and gift lists. and, leann sets out a challenge to herself around gift-receiving.
meanwhile, we flash from one milestone birthday to the other. we find out it's not a milestone
e169 • the one with the trigger warnings
s7 e13 • the one with the trigger warnings (the one where rosita dies)
we talk about the (missed) nostalgia of childhood homes. leann calls out the unfair 2023 recording schedule. and, leann and luellen are triggered by two out of the three storylines in this episode....and leann gets uncensored 🤬
meanwhile, rachel breaks joey's chair and joey breaks chandler's chair. the geller siblings
e168 • the one where we are pro-tag
s7 e12 • the one where we are pro-tag (the one where they're up all night)
luellen effortlessly slides 'moo-point' into a sentence. we talk about sleep attire preferences. and, shockingly, TAG gets both our votes for our 'favorite scene' segment.
meanwhile, all the friends are stuck in their own all-night escapades. rachel and tag battle for bragging rights. phoebe's smoke
e167 • the one with the old flame
s7 e11 • the one with the old flame (the one with all the cheesecakes)
leann divulges the details of her post book-binge mental and emotional recovery. we talk about the logistics of food scenes. and, there are some strong stances taken about the biggest relationship misses in tv history.
meanwhile, rachel and chandler's thievery nets some tasty consequences. phoebe debates the solidity of he
e166 • the one with the easter bunny's funeral
s7 e10 • the one with the easter bunny's funeral (the one with the holiday armadillo)
luellen gets nostalgic about early 2000s christmas. we deep dive into the two fronts of the christmas decor war. and, bring your chestnuts because we love a good fan-sent roast!
meanwhile, chandler cannot master a simple slight of hands maneuver. pheobe's fear has her trying to con rachel. and, the friend
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