Friends
Summary
One of the most extensive uninterrupted storylines inFriendswas the relationship between Ross ( David Schwimmer ) and Rachel ( Jennifer Anniston ) , who had some incredibly frustrative mo throughout the show . From theFriendspilot , Ross had his sights localise on Rachel , having been deep in love with her throughout high schoolhouse . Acrossall ten seasons ofFriends , Ross and Rachel ’s relationship entertained audiences , but the pair often got so absurd that it was strong not to get fed up with them .
The journeys that Rachel and Ross took , individually and together , inFriendsresulted in some interesting character exploitation . Neither character was the same in theFriendsfinale as they were at the show ’s start , primarily because of each other . Rachel was a full-bodied pop ’s girl with no thought how the real worked , and Ross was a mopey divorcee with little go on in his life . AlthoughRachel and Ross ' relationship inFriendsmade them better multitude , they still had plenty of thwarting moments .
Though the six chief actors in the Friends cast have had successful careers since the sitcom ended , they ’ll always be remembered for their characters .
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The One With Phoebe ’s Husband
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The One With The List
The One Where Ross and Rachel Take a Break
Friends is the popular sitcom created by David Crane and Marta Kauffman, released back in 1994 and ran for ten seasons. The show follows a group of six twentysomethings through their lives in New York City and their time spent between their two apartments and their local coffee shop. The show features the group navigating tricky relationships with one another and comical misadventures.
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The One With The Jellyfish
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Friends is the popular sitcom created by David Crane and Marta Kauffman, released back in 1994 and ran for ten seasons. The show follows a group of six twentysomethings through their lives in New York City and their time spent between their two apartments and their local coffee shop. The show features the group navigating tricky relationships with one another and comical misadventures.
The One With The Fake Party
The One After Vegas
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The One in Massapequa
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The One Where Rachel Has a sister : Part 2
The One With The Male Nanny
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The One Where Estelle die
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10Rachel Trying To Convince Ross Not To Sleep With Julie
Season 2, Episode 4: The One With Phoebe’s Husband
InFriendsseason 2 , Ross dated Julie ( Lauren Tom ) , unaware that Rachel had developed feelings for him . In “ The One With Phoebe ’s Husband , ” the gang gathered at Ross ’ apartment , and Rachel spent the full evening dragging the conversation out so that he would n’t have sexual activity with Julie . When she eventually leave recently in the night , Rachel continued to push Ross on his decision to be intimate with his new girlfriend , looking at him protractedly outside his apartment door .
Rather than telling Ross how she feel , Rachel was a terrible supporter and tried to keep in line his relationship because she was jealous .
Much like Ross throughout the show , Rachel could have obviate heartache if she had been honest . Rather than tell Ross how she felt up , Rachel was a terrible ally and judge to manipulate his kinship because she was jealous . Rachel did n’t consider Ross ’ feeling and how glad he was with Julie , his first partner since Carol ( Jane Sibbett ) had go against his marrow . regrettably , despite Rachel ’s dear effort , her plan miscarry .
9Ross' Pros And Cons List
Season 2, Episode 8: The One With The List
When confront with the decisiveness between being with Rachel or Julie , Ross made a pro and inmate list of the two women but ultimately decide that Rachel was the one for him . However , Ross managed to chouse everything up with Rachel within a matter of secondsas they organise to provide for their first date . When Rachel reveal Ross ’ list , she was heartbroken to see that he ’d referred to her as " spoiled , ” “ ditzy , ” “ too into her looking at , ” and “ just a waitress . " On Julie ’s cons side , however , all Ross could come up with was “ she ’s not Rachel . ”
It was unbelievable that Ross thought it was a effective idea to pen the list in the first blank space , let alone impress it out from Chandler ’s ( Matthew Perry ) computer .
It was unbelievable that Ross think it was a good idea to write the listing in the first place , let alone impress it out from Chandler ’s ( Matthew Perry ) computer . Rachel ’s reaction to the list was more than justified , too , and even though Ross test to get her to understand by banging at her windowpane and exclaim positive things about her over the rainwater , he should have permit her calm down . Ross ’ constant perseveration was one of his worst lineament , and this caused him to miss out on being with Rachel , which it would continue to do throughout the show .
8Ross And Rachel’s First Break Up
Season 3, Episode 15: The One Where Ross And Rachel Take A Break
The first timeRachel and Ross broke up inFriendswas by far their most frustrating moment in the show . Ross ’ uncontrollable green-eyed monster and pain at Rachel ’s constant work made him mistreat his girlfriend , which erupted into a huge argumentation . When Rachel suggested they take a “ break from [ them ] , ” Ross seize they break up and immediately went out and slept with Chloe ( Angela Featherstone ) . Although there was always a water parting on whether the pair were broken up or not , it was still disrespectful that Ross would have sex with someone just hours by and by , disregarding of his relationship status with Rachel .
This was a disappointing here and now for Ross inFriendsbecause rather than break the tidings to Rachel himself , he was too focused on covering it up , and she had to hear about him cheating from Gunther ( James Michael Tyler ) .
Rachel realized her mistake the following day and wanted to fix thing with Ross , so she headed to his flat , unaware that Chloe was still there . Ross decide to keep his unfaithfulness under wraps and not recount Rachel about Chloe , and when he realized that a cosmic string of reciprocal booster were take heed about it , he started to chase them down . This was a disappointing moment for Ross inFriendsbecause rather than breaking the news show to Rachel himself , he was too focused on covering it up , and she had to hear about him cheat from Gunther ( James Michael Tyler ) .
7Rachel’s Letter
Season 4, Episode 1: The One With The Jellyfish
The first , yet brief , time that Ross and Rachel got back together only happened because of an incredibly long alphabetic character . After she convinced Ross to break up with Bonnie ( Christine Taylor),Rachel commit Ross a missive “ eighteen pages long , front and back ” – a collection of her mystifying thoughts about their human relationship and separation . Although Ross attempted to read it , he descend asleep at the kitchen counter in the beach house and agreed to Rachel ’s “ does it ? ” despite having no clue what she mean .
Ross could have easy told Rachel that the emotional turmoil of ending thing with Bonnie and the two of them possibly getting back together meant that he needed time to learn her letter properly .
Even though it may have discomfit her , Ross could have easy told Rachel that the worked up turmoil of end things with Bonnie and the two of them peradventure getting back together meant that he require time to learn her letter decent . He also had plenty of opportunities to tell Rachel after agreeing to her terms , yet he didn’tand went back to New York and catch some Z’s with her anyway . Although Ross encounter the letter of the alphabet ’s distance idiotic , this minute prove that he did n’t wish about Rachel ’s intuitive feeling as much as he made audiences consider .
6Emily’s Surprise Party
Season 4, Episode 16: The One With The Fake Party
When Emily ( Helen Baxendale ) was due to yield to London , Rachel took the chance to vie with Ross about her new relationship with Joshua ( Tate Donovan ) . Although Rachel hosted the surprisal party to be supportive in some ways , she also used the occasion to seek to make Joshua and prove that their relationship was just as serious as Ross ’ . However , Rachel ’s cringey doings throughout the party was uncomfortablefor many reasons . She made the party about her , showed off by fit out as a cheerleader and make a big fuss , and even forced a jejune plot of spin the bottleful .
It was hard for Ross to say goodbye to Emily , but Rachel wasted his last evening with her because of her selfishness .
Rachel was so interested with keeping up appearance for Ross that she fail to think about how he mat about the political party . It was strong for Ross to say goodbye to Emily , but Rachel liquidate his last evening with her because of her selfishness . Although she was genuine in throwing the political party , Rachel saw the occasion as a direction to almost “ advance ” their break - upand make Ross think she had moved on just as much as he had . Both Rachel andRoss ' other relationships inFriendsspectacularly flop , but it was n’t surprising count Rachel ’s behavior at that moment .
5Ross Lying About His Divorce To Rachel
Season 6, Episode 1: The One After Vegas
After a warm Vegas wedding they both initially forgot about , Ross and Rachel returned to New York to begin annulment proceedings . At this point in the show , Ross had already been divorce twice , which made this his third failed wedding . When he realize this , in a panic , he resolve not to go through with the dissolution and not secernate Rachel about it . However , he made the mistake of letting this detail slip to Phoebe ( Lisa Kudrow ) , who was determined to call him out on his demeanor .
It was borderline sociopathic that Ross palpate he could get away with lie to his ex - lady friend about something so significant and legal and that Rachel would carry on with her life unaware that she was married .
It was borderline sociopathic that Ross felt he could get out with lying to his ex-wife - girlfriend about something so significant and legal and that Rachel would carry on with her life incognizant that she was married . Even when it was pointed out that he was still in love with her , Ross deny it and remained intransigent that he did n’t desire to get divorced once again . At least if Ross had acknowledged he still loved Rachel , it would ’ve cushion the blow . When Rachel finally find out , Ross ’s lies worsened the entire office , and his actions unnecessarily turn her against him .
4Ross And Rachel’s Pretend Wedding
Season 8, Episode 18: The One In Massapequa
After denote they were expecting Emma , Ross and Rachel attended Judy and Jack ’s ( Elliott Gould ) wedding ceremony day of remembrance company . When they arrived , Ross and Rachel learn Ross ’ parents had tell their friends they were already wed . Because of the number of gifts and cheques Ross and Rachel take in from citizenry , they speedily spun a tale about their so - call marriage ceremony day to the crowd of congener and quondam champion . The intricate details Rachel provided gave audiences an insight into what she hoped for on her wedding day , and she even made herself cry for effect .
Their story felt almost self-important , and they did n’t acknowledge that they could have made their dreaming wedding party day a realness .
This minute was ridiculous for both Rachel and Ross . They ’d already married and divorced once and spend eld together and aside . Their floor mat up almost chesty , and they did n’t recognize that they could have made their dream wedding twenty-four hour period a world . Instead of drawing attention to themselves , Ross and Rachel could have offer a simple and uneventful taradiddle and still accept the gift . rather , they had to one - up each other over who could remember their imaginary wedding the best .
3The Engagement Ring
Season 8, Episodes 23 & 24: The One Where Rachel Has A Baby: Parts 1 & 2
Both Ross and Rachel ’s behavior during Emma ’s birth was frustrating . While Rachel was in labor , Ross ’ mother , Judy ( Christina Pickles ) , brought him an engagement anchor ring to give to her , but he close down the idea . However , he still pocket the ring anyway , which Joey later find and accidentally proposed to Rachel after he swing it . This was a baffling moment inFriendsfor multiple reasons . Rachel and Ross clearly still had something between them , but when faced with an easy future , Rachel told Joey she would marry him .
Although she ’d just give birthing , it made no gumption that Rachel suddenly forgot about the beginner of her child and their past times , especially to wed Joey , whom she was strictly platonic with at this point in the show .
Although she ’d just give birthing , it made no sense that Rachel suddenly forget about the father of her tiddler and their yesteryear , especially to marry Joey , whom she was strictly platonic with at this point in the show . Ross was n’t unacquainted at that moment , either , however . Even though it made sense that he was conservative and did n’t require to rush into thing with Rachel for Emma ’s sake , Ross had raft of chance to verbalise about their future and class . It was also unfair that Ross was so tempestuous at Joey when he failed to take the dip .
2Ross' Reaction To Emma’s Male Nanny
Season 9, Episode 6: The One With The Male Nanny
InFriendsseason 9 , Rachel hired a manful nanny-goat for Emma name Sandy ( Freddie Prinze Jr. ) , much to Ross ’ dismay . Although Rachel do it Sandy , Ross was interested about the nanny-goat being “ too sensitive”and mistrust him of being merry , as if that mattered . Sandy was a brilliant and helping hand - on carer for Emma and would spend time playing her music and talk to her through puppets . finally , Ross grew tired of Sandy being emotional and fired him , which was awful and disappointing .
He also did n’t consider Rachel ’s opinions , as if her opinion on who was looking after their tiddler was n’t necessary .
1Ross Bribing Rachel’s Boss
Season 10, Episode 15: The One Where Estelle Dies
During the make - up to theFriendsfinale , Rachel prepared to move to Paris for a new sprightliness and occupation . Ross was heartbroken by this as he was still in dear with Rachel , but also because she was taking Emma with her . To get Rachel to bide , Ross started visiting her boss , Mr. Zelner(Steve Ireland ) , and bribe the man with various dinosaur artefact and fossil to give to his son . This correct off a chain of events , with Rachel going back and forth on whether she would leave or not as her old and newfangled employers set off offering more money .
Rather than being up - front with Rachel and telling her how he experience about her , Ross go behind her back and tried to discover a way to check her from leaving without him being to pick .
This was a dissatisfactory , albeit not surprising , consequence for Ross . Rather than being up - front with Rachel and telling her how he matte about her , Ross went behind her back and endeavor to find a direction to discontinue her from leaving without him being to blame . It did n’t even occur to Ross that Rachel was excited to go to Paris until she say him , failing to recognize what a fantastic opportunity it was for her . Even though Rachel did stay in New York for Ross in theFriendsfinale , he might have avoided all the drama if he ’d been true .
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Friends is the pop sitcom create by David Crane and Marta Kauffman , released back in 1994 and run for ten season . The show follows a group of six twentysomethings through their life in New York City and their time drop between their two apartments and their local coffee workshop . The show features the group navigating tricky relationships with one another and comical misadventures .
