A cat walks into Central Perk, and Phoebe becomes convinced that it is her mother reincarnated. Joey and Chandler decide to sell their entertainment center. As people come to view it, Joey gets locked inside by a man who subsequently steals all their other furniture. Meanwhile, Monica goes on a date with Chip, Rachel’s high school ex-boyfriend. Despite still being attractive, Chip lives with his parents and continues to work at the movie theater, just as he did in high school. The friends discover an advertisement from a little girl who has lost the cat. Ross and Phoebe argue about the cat, but Phoebe ultimately agrees to return her “mum” to the girl. In the end, Joey and Chandler trade the entertainment center for a canoe.
Did you know ?!
• After they get robbed, the Magna-Doodle board on the door of Joey’s apartment reads: “Thanks for all your stuff!”
• This episode is dedicated to Dorothy Kauffman, Marta Kauffman’s mother. She was the inspiration for Phoebe’s cat storyline.
• Joey asks Chandler “And you call yourself an accountant?”; Chandler replies “No!”. This is the beginning of the recurring gag that no one knows what Chandler’s job is.
• Chandler has his priorities in order, despite having all their stuff stolen his first question is “Are you alright?” His concern for Joey trumps his anger over losing everything else
• The first episode where “the chick” is not little and yellow.
