121 The One with Fake Monica

Monica's credit card is stolen; after seeing the credit card statement, Monica decides the thief lives her life better than she does. She meets 'Fake Monica' at a dance class which was charged to her card, and suprisingly they become friends. As Mononna, she and Fake Monica have a great time... until Fake Monica is arrested. Ross' monkey, Marcel, reaches sexual maturing and starts humping everything in site; Ross has to find a zoo in which to put his pet. Joey tries to choose a stage name.

Original Airdate:
04/27/1995

Other Info:
• Friends creators David Crane, Marta Kauffman and Kevin S. Bright have an uncredited cameo as the casting directors at Joey's audition.
• This episode runs 24:03 on DVD (a typical sitcom runs about 22:00). The most significant addition is a new teaser scene, featuring Monica's credit card being declined while she's at lunch with her mother.

Credits:
Written by Adam Chase & Ira Ungerleider
Directed by Gail Mancuso
Claudia Shear as Fake Monica
Karla Tamburrelli as The Teacher
Harry Shearer as Mr. Baldharar
Philip Rayburn Smith as Actor