221 The One With The Bullies

Monica notices a stock with her initials (MEG), and decides to try to make a living on the stock market rather than take a demeaning job at a 50's theme diner. She doesn't do so well. Phoebe decides it's time to meet her father, but accidentally runs over his dog. After getting it back from the vet, she delivers it home, only to find that Frank Buffay hasn't been there for four years. However, she discovers she has a half-brother, Frank Junior. Ross and Chandler get intimidated out of their seats, a hat, and the coffee shop, by a couple of bullies. As they're about to have a final showdown, someone steals from all of them, so Ross, Chandler, and the bullies band together to kick butt.

Original Airdate:
04/25/1996

Other Info:
• This episode runs 23:38 on DVD (a typical sitcom runs about 22:00).

Credits:
Written by Sebastian Jones & Brian Buckner
Directed by Michael Lembeck
Peter DeLuise as Carl
Nicky Katt as Arthur
Giovanni Ribisi as Frank Jr
Laraine Newman as Mrs. Buffay
James Michael Tyler as Gunther