Joey tries to tell Rachel that he didn’t really propose, but can’t get a moment alone with her. Phoebe gets involved but that just confuses things. Joey tries to keep Ross away from Rachel until he can straighten it out. Monica and Chandler continue trying to get pregnant; Mr. Geller discovers them having sex in the janitor’s closet and is mortified, until he learns that they’re trying to conceive; then he’s so enthusiastic he starts giving them advice, and Monica is mortified. Joey, Ross, and Rachel finally straighten out that no one was going to propose; Ross was just planning to ask Rachel if they could start up their relationship again. Everything is just about smoothed out when Ross realizes that Rachel is wearing the ring, and therefore must have said yes to Joey.

(44 votes, average: 4.57 out of 5)

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The gang has a welcome-home party for Rachel. When Emma sleeps, Rachel misses her, so she wakes her up. Nothing can get her back to sleep. Chandler, nervous about a big meeting, has missed a night of sleep, and falls asleep in the meeting. At the end, he wakes up just in time to unknowingly agree to move to Tulsa, Oklahoma. Monica won’t agree to it, but management won’t let him off the hook. Ross is still angry with Joey for being engaged (even if by accident) to Rachel. Joey tries to get Ross to punch him, but then ducks and Ross hits a post, breaking his thumb. Joey continues causing additional injuries to Ross. Joey doesn’t understand the “quotes” gesture. “Super Monica” finally gets Emma to go back to sleep.

(31 votes, average: 4.71 out of 5)

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Chandler and Monica announce their plans to move to Oklahoma. Monica contacts a restaurant head-hunter to see if there’s a chef position in Tulsa, and ends up getting a great offer for a position in New York. She decides to take it, so Chandler arranges to spend just 4 days a week in Tulsa. Joey can’t get over the fact that Emma’s pediatrician is named Dr. Weiner. Phoebe and Joey agree to set each up with dates; Joey forgets, but lies that he’s set her up with someone named Mike; then he has to find someone to fit the bill. Phoebe finds out the truth and leaves, but later Mike finds her at the coffee house and they arrange to go out again. Rachel abuses Emma’s pediatrician too much, so she has to find a new one; she goes to Ross’s old pediatrician (Dr. Gettleman) only to discover that “Rossy” still goes there, as well.

(24 votes, average: 4.38 out of 5)

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Ross points out that Phoebe’s never been in a long term relationship, which freaks her out just as she leaves on a date with Mike. Ross tracks down Mike later to explain why Phoebe was so disturbed, but just makes things worse with a fictional story about a six-year relationship she had. Chandler has to stay the weekend in Tulsa, so Monica flies there to surprise him. He’s watching porn when she arrives, but he changes the channel quickly, which makes her think he gets off to shark documentaries. Joey meets a hot woman (Hayley) and starts dating her, but he recognizes her apartment and thinks he’s slept with her before. She obviously doesn’t remember it so he finally confronts her about it, only to find out he previously dated her roommate.

(37 votes, average: 4.54 out of 5)

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Phoebe plans a special dinner out for her birthday, and all the gang plans to come. However, only she and Joey make it on time. Monica and Chandler are late because they fight over the fact that he’s started smoking again; and because she’s ovulating and wants to conceive. Rachel and Ross are late because they lock themselves out of their apartment while Emma’s inside; and their babysitter (Mrs. Geller) is late. Ross uses a lot of antiquated phrases, and Monica has the breasts of a greek goddess (according to Phoebe). Joey struggles with hunger, but in the end gets to eat everyone’s food.

(29 votes, average: 4.66 out of 5)

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Monica’s excitement about her new place of work doesn’t really phase Chandler, until she mentions that one of her co-workers (Jeffery) is the funniest guy she’s ever met. Chandler tries to prove he’s funnier. Phoebe and Mike take the next step in their relationship, by exchanging apartment keys. Then Phoebe’s old flame, David (The Scientist Guy), comes to town from Minsk for a few days, putting Phoebe’s emotions in conflict. Rachel and Ross hire a male nanny (Sandy) to care for Emma, but he’s too sensitive for Ross’s comfort. Joey learns life lessons from the nanny’s puppet shows.

(25 votes, average: 4.48 out of 5)

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Ross makes Emma laugh for the first time, by singing “Baby Got Back,” which offends Rachel (until she finds she can’t make Emma laugh any other way). Joey contemplates investing in an Emu farm, but Monica says he should invest in real estate, and suggests her ex-boyfriend Richard’s apartment, which is up for sale. While Joey and Chandler look over Richard’s apartment, Chandler finds (and steals) a video tape with Monica’s name on it, worried about what might be on it. Chandler confirms that it’s a sex tape, and Monica tries to calm him down, until she realizes that it’s not her on the tape; then she’s upset that Richard taped over her. Phoebe goes to dinner at Mike’s parents place, and makes a terrible impression; but learns that Mike loves her.

(20 votes, average: 4.55 out of 5)

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Chandler convinces Monica to use the good china dishes for Thanksgiving. Joey forgets he’s supposed to be in the Thanksgiving parade with the rest of the Days of Our Lives cast, so Phoebe teaches him how to lie to his producer. Rachel’s other sister (Amy) shows up unexpectedly for Thanksgiving and is upset when she finds out Chandler and Monica get Emma if Ross and Rachel die. And Chandler is upset that he only gets Emma if Monica is alive. Amy can’t get Emma’s or Phoebe’s names right, carelessly insults everyone, and in general drives everyone crazy.

(32 votes, average: 4.44 out of 5)

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Joey gets Knicks tickets for himself and Chandler, but Chandler wants to be with Monica. He tells Joey that he has to stay in Tulsa, but when Joey finds Monica preparing for a night of seduction, he thinks she’s having an affair. Rachel (in a dress that really shows off her assets) goes out with Phoebe for a night on the town. Meanwhile, Ross and Mike hang out together but find they have nothing interesting to talk about. Rachel gives out her phone number to a guy and then regrets it later, worried about it interfering in her possibilities with Ross. She and Phoebe try to get home before the guy calls for her. Ross gets the call anyway, but doesn’t tell Rachel.

(25 votes, average: 4.32 out of 5)

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Chandler has to spend Christmas in Tulsa to get paperwork done, and realizes he’s the only one in his group of Friends who hates his job. He remembers past Christmases in a series of flashbacks from earlier Christmas episodes, and decides to send his subordinates home. One (Wendy) stays behind. Monica is not comfortable with Chandler working alone with her. He believes she has nothing to worry about, until Wendy makes a pass at him. He turns her down, professing his love for Monica. She asks why he’s not with his wife on Christmas, which prompts a series of flashbacks about his relationship with Monica; also prompting him to quit his job and return to New York.

(26 votes, average: 4.35 out of 5)

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