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Friends — Season 3

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Juan Cavestany El Pais (Spain) The portrait of life in New York is idilic and impossible, but that's television. It's better than reality. [Full Review in Spanish] Jun 28, 2018 Full Review Catriona Wightman Digital Spy Narrowing down season three's best episodes is seriously hard. This is the season that brought us: "We were on a break!" but also actually kind of broke our hearts a bit. Jun 27, 2018 Full Review Adam Chitwood Collider While Friends' first two seasons were certainly popular, it was the show's third season that really solidified its legacy Jun 27, 2018 Full Review Louisa Mellor Den of Geek The main action though, is all Ross and Rachel. She still loves him, he's dating sex-mad (and soon-to-be bald) Bonnie, and by the end of it, Ross faces a cliff-hanger choice between two women. Jun 26, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

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Episode 1 Aired Sep 19, 1996 The One With the Princess Leia Fantasy Monica is distraught after her break-up with Richard; Chandler and Janice begin seeing each other again; Ross tells Rachel and Chandler about his "Princess Leia" fantasy. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 26, 1996 The One Where No One's Ready In a race against the clock, Ross tries to get the gang dressed and ready for a black-tie benefit at the museum. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 3, 1996 The One With the Jam Phoebe dates a man who thinks he's stalking her twin sister, Ursula; Ross and Rachel give Chandler "boyfriend" lessons. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 10, 1996 The One With the Metaphorical Tunnel Ross panics when he sees his son with a Barbie doll; Chandler's fear of commitment surfaces in his relationship with Janice. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 17, 1996 The One With Frank Jr. Phoebe offers to buy Frank Jr. (Giovanni Ribisi) a massage; Joey tries to build an entertainment center. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 31, 1996 The One With the Flashback When Janice asks the gang if any of them have ever slept together, the friends flash back to three years earlier. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 7, 1996 The One With the Race Car Bed When Monica buys a new bed from the "Mattress King" (Mark Cohen), the wrong one is delivered; Joey sees Janice kissing her husband; Rachel's father clashes with Ross. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 14, 1996 The One With the Giant Poking Device Chandler and Janice (Maggie Wheeler) reach a turning point in their relationship; the Ugly Naked Guy may be dead. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 21, 1996 The One With the Football Emotions become the feast of the day when the gang plays a game of touch football on Thanksgiving; the turkey is left stewing when the losing team calls for a rematch. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 14, 1996 The One Where Rachel Quits Rachel wonders if she'll ever get another job after she quits Central Perk; Joey's new job selling Christmas trees upsets Phoebe; Ross accidentally breaks a little girl's leg. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 9, 1997 The One Where Chandler Can't Remember Which Sister Ross is suspicious about Rachel's possible job offer from a good-looking stranger (Steven Eckholdt); Chandler can't remember which of Joey's many sisters he kissed at a party. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 16, 1997 The One With All the Jealousy Ross becomes jealous when he hears Rachel's new co-worker (Steven Eckholdt) whispering sweet nothings to her. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 30, 1997 The One Where Monica and Richard Are Just Friends Running into Richard at the video store tests Monica's willpower; Joey agrees to read "Little Women." Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 6, 1997 The One With Phoebe's Ex-Partner Phoebe reunites with her former singing partner (E.G. Daily); Chandler dates a woman (Sherilyn Fenn) who has a prosthetic limb. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 13, 1997 The One Where Ross and Rachel Take a Break Phoebe has trouble communicating with her new boyfriend; Ross seeks solace at a party after a bitter fight with Rachel. Details Episode 16 Aired Feb 20, 1997 The One With the Morning After Ross tries to prevent Rachel from learning his disturbing secret; Monica, Phoebe, Chandler and Joey spend a night eavesdropping. Details Episode 17 Aired Mar 6, 1997 The One Without the Ski Trip Excluded from Rachel's ski trip with her pals, lonely Ross visits his ex-wife (Jane Sibbett); Phoebe's cab runs out of gas and the stranded gang turns to Ross for help. Details Episode 18 Aired Mar 13, 1997 The One With the Hypnosis Tape Desperate, Monica agrees to a date with one of her restaurant customers; Phoebe's younger brother visits. Details Episode 19 Aired Mar 27, 1997 The One With the Tiny T-Shirt Rachel goes on her first date after splitting with Ross; Joey's new flame doesn't seem interested in him. Details Episode 20 Aired Apr 10, 1997 The One With the Dollhouse Rachel regrets making a date for Chandler and her boss, Joanna (Alison LaPlaca); Joey's interest in Kate (Dina Meyer) intensifies. Details Episode 21 Aired Apr 17, 1997 The One With a Chick and a Duck Monica considers accepting a dream job in Pete's (Jon Favreau) new restaurant but fears there is more to the deal. Details Episode 22 Aired Apr 17, 1997 The One With the Screamer The gang goes to the opening night of Joey's plays; Rachel brings a date (Ben Stiller) to make Ross jealous; Joey's play gets terrible reviews, but his co-star provides some comfort. Details Episode 23 Aired May 1, 1997 The One With Ross's Thing Afflicted with a mysterious skin condition, Ross seeks advice from Guru Saj; Monica can't decide about Pete. Details Episode 24 Aired May 8, 1997 The One With the Ultimate Fighting Champion To her horror, Monica's boyfriend plans to fight; the friends are intrigued by a conversation between two strangers. Details Episode 25 Aired May 15, 1997 The One at the Beach The gang spends a weekend at a beach house; in search of her father, Phoebe meets a family friend (Teri Garr) with links to her family's past. Details

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