214 The One With The Prom Video

Joey, now earning money, gives Chandler an expensive (and gaudy) gold bracelet. Joey is hurt when he finds out Chandler doesn't like it. Monica has a job interview with a restaurant manager who has a salad fetish. Rachel's starting to date again, which prompts Ross to interfere... until she makes it clear that they are never going to get together. Phoebe shares her "lobster" theory. Jack and Judy Geller come by to drop off some of Monica's things; they're turning her room into a gym. Monica tells them about losing her job, but she just can't get the courage to ask them for money. Amongst Monica's items from home is a video of herself and Rachel preparing for their Senior Prom. Rachel's pre-surgery nose, Monica's large stature, and Ross' "Mr. Kotter" look are featured. In the video, Rachel's date doesn't show up and she's distraught about having to miss her own Prom. Ross prepares to take her, but just before this is revealed, Rachel's date shows up. Rachel, watching the video for the first time, is so moved by Ross' compassion for her that she forgives him for "the list" and kisses him passionately. Monica discovers some unexpected footage of her parents at the end of the video tape.

Original Airdate:
02/01/1996

Other Info:
• This particular episode was named as one of TV Guide's Funniest Moments and Greatest Episodes in TV History.
• This episode runs 23:45 on DVD (a typical sitcom runs about 22:00).

Credits:
Written by Alexa Junge
Directed by James Burrows
Elliott Gould as Jack Geller
Patrick Kerr as The Restaurant Manager
Christina Pickles as Judy Geller
Michael Ray Bower as Roy Gublick
Lou Thornton as Gail
Tim Bohn as Jonathan