When Phoebe catches chicken pox, her chances for romance with an ex-lover are nearly ruined. Monica feels she may be too neurotic for straight-laced Richard.

Kramer starts wearing tight pants that are hard for him to get in and out of. George comments on a couple's relationship and Jerry and Elaine wait for them to break up so they can pursue them. But George begins to feel bad about the comment, but Jerry and Elaine try to convince him that it was okay. Later, Susan hears about what George said and George begins to think that it may be the way out of getting married.

Susan consults a therapist to cope with the loss of Little Susie. Jeanie's estranged husband Al checks into the ER complaining of flu-like symptoms, which turn out to be caused by HIV. Shep expects Carol to back his version of events during an official investigation of his behavior. Loretta takes a turn for the worse. Doug discovers that his father has disappeared with a lot of Karen's money.

TEAMS: Ian Hislop & Claire Rayner; Neil Morrissey & Martin Clunes