203 The One Where Heckles Dies

Chandler breaks up with a woman because her nostrils are too big--yet another superficial reason to avoid a real relationship. Mr. Heckles complains again about the noise--it's disturbing his birds (he could have birds). Phoebe, Rachel, and Joey impersonate Janice. Mr. Heckles dies, apparently while hitting his ceiling with a broom because of the noise from above. Phoebe doesn't believe in evolution, which bothers Ross enough that he feels he has to convince her of the theory. Rachel and Monica inherit all of Mr. Heckles earthly possesions; while clearing out his apartment, they discover that Heckles was quite a funny guy in his time. Chandler is upset to find how much he has in common with Mr. Heckles, and in his determination not to die alone, he calls Janice... only to find out that she's married and pregnant. While trying to decide which of Heckles' things to keep, Rachel realizes that Monica doesn't consider the apartment to be "their" apartment.

Original Airdate:
10/05/1995

Other Info:
• This episode runs 23:20 on DVD (a typical sitcom runs about 22:00).

Credits:
Written by Michael Curtis and Gregory S. Malins
Directed by Kevin S. Bright
Larry Hankin as Mr. Heckles
Michael G. Hagerty as Mr. Treeger
Danny Dayton as Buddy Doyle
Maggie Wheeler as Janice