Phoebe finds out some shocking news about her birth mother; Ross chooses Rachel over Bonnie, but has to read an 18-page letter about her feelings before she'll agree to get back together with him. He doesn't quite make it all the way through the letter before telling Rachel that he agrees with everything in it. The rain finally lets up and the friends go to the beach where Monica is stung by a jellyfish, and has to decide which is worse: the pain from the sting, or the remedy that Joey suggests.

Something horrible happens to Joey and Chandler's apartment, and Phoebe finds a cat she believes to be her mother.

Chandler, still unable to break up with Joanna, ends up in a very awkward position in her office, and at the mercy of Rachel to get him out. Chandler and Rachel are able to strike a deal that's beneficial to both of them. Joey gets caught in the clutches of a door-to-door encyclopedia salesman, but can only afford one volume.

The girls get an eviction notice and Joey comes to their rescue by agreeing to give the building superintendent dancing lessons.

Ross and Rachel continue their power games to make each other jealous. Chandler falls hard for Joey's new girlfriend Kathy.

Ross's beautiful new girlfriend has a disgusting secret. Chandler gets closer to Kathy and buys her a pricey birthday gift. Rachel proudly completes a crossword puzzle without help.

Chandler is still in love with Joey's girlfriend; he thinks that he's found a way out of the situation when he finds Joey making a date with another girl, but is crushed to find out that Joey intends to date both girls. Things get worse when Chandler has to cover for Joey, who is late for his 'late date.' Ross takes his keyboard out of storage and shares his 'sound' with the friends. They tell him it's great, just to be nice, but Ross takes them seriously.

It's Thanksgiving, but Chandler doesn't have a lot to be thankful for. Joey is still angry that Chandler kissed Kathy, and it seems that nothing is able to bring them back together, until Chandler offers to do whatever it takes to mend their friendship. The friends choose names for Secret Santa, and everyone comes to the realization that Rachel is the worst person to buy for. Monica injures her eye whlie preparing Thanksgiving dinner and gets a shock when she goes to the eye-doctor.

When the guys try to be wild and crazy, they reluctantly realize that they'd rather act like adults. Monica writes a scathing restaurant review ? and gets a job offer as a result.

Ross debates whether to date a faraway beauty or a less desirable woman who lives nearby. Chandler tries to set up a date for Rachel with some co-workers.

Phoebe's half brother Frank Jr. returns with exciting news ? and asks a huge favor of Phoebe. Ross gets Joey a job as a museum tour guide.

Phoebe's uterus is put to the ultimate test. A seemingly harmless game between the guys and the girls escalates into a full-blown contest to see which pair knows more personal data about the other.

Rachel schemes to get a handsome client to ask her on a date. Chandler's jealousy causes problems with his girlfriend.

On Joey's first day on a major movie, one of Hollywoods legendary stars finds him in a compromising position in his trailer. Rachel regrets asking Ross for a favor when it sparks a new romance.

Chandler's abrasive ex-girlfriend Janice reappears. Monica finds a mysterious switch in Joey and Chandler's old apartment. Ross tries to impress Emily by playing rugby.

To become better acquainted with her crush Joshua, Rachel inadvertently thwarts Ross's plans. Phoebe's pregnancy cravings evoke a sympathetic response from Joey.

Chandler and Joey are glued to their TV after discovering an unscrambled adult cable channel. Monica helps Ross tell his girlfriend he loves her. Phoebe gets some surprising pregnancy news.

Rachel rakes a provocative pose to get Joshua into a romantic mood ? but her plans go awry. Chandler and Joey are at odds to persuade Phoebe to name one of her triplets after them.

Drastic developments blight Ross's relationship with Emily. Monica and Rachel try to win back their old apartment, much to Chandler and Joey's delight.

Distraught over Ross's engagement, Rachel takes Joshua aside and suggests they also get married. Chandler forces Joey to go to a sleep clinic to stop his loud snoring.

Rachel and Ross each reminisce about when they used to date each other. Everyone's disappointed when Rachel decides not to attend the wedding in England.

When Joey's duck swallows Ross's wedding ring, he is worried he'll have to sacrifice his beloved fowl to retrieve it.

Arriving in London, Joey and Chandler go sightseeing but Joey's overly enthusiastic behavior compels Chandler to go off on his own. Back in New York, Rachel realizes her feelings for Ross are stronger than ever and rushes off to the airport as wedding time nears.

Arriving in London, Joey and Chandler go sightseeing but Joey's overly enthusiastic behavior compels Chandler to go off on his own. Back in New York, Rachel realizes her feelings for Ross are stronger than ever and rushes off to the airport as wedding time nears.