The morning after Rachel declared the need for a break, she awakens ready to reconcile. However, Ross is discovered in bed, intoxicated, with Chloe, the copy girl. Joey and Chandler warn him that word will inevitably reach Rachel through the “trail” of gossiping women, and at every turn, Ross’s attempts to intervene are futile. When…

Phoebe begins dating Sergei, an East European UN diplomat, and invites Monica to accompany them to a restaurant to keep Sergei’s translator company, as Sergei does not speak English. Meanwhile, Ross surprises Rachel with a picnic at her office. However, Rachel, frustrated by Ross’s neediness, suggests they take a break. Distressed, Ross seeks solace at…

Phoebe reunites with her former singing partner but soon regrets it as her partner insists on making “Smelly Cat” a hit. Meanwhile, Chandler’s new girlfriend has an awkward encounter with Joey, who previously dated her and accidentally burned her prosthetic leg. Additionally, Rachel’s job begins to negatively impact her relationship with Ross. Did you know…

Monica encounters Richard at the video store, and they decide to go out for a burger as friends. Rachel consistently arrives home late from work each night. Phoebe is dating an athletic individual. Joey and Rachel exchange their favorite books to determine which one is better. Monica demonstrates to Richard how to cook lasagna, and…

It is Rachel’s first day at her new job. Mark offers to take her out for lunch, which makes Ross extremely jealous. Meanwhile, Monica becomes romantically involved with Julio, a “poet” from her workplace. Joey secures a role in a musical by falsely claiming he has dancing experience. In an attempt to assert his relationship…

Rachel hates her new ‘fashion’ job too as another dead end- Monica isn’t the most sympathetic audience in her job serving with fake boobs, but there she meets Mark, a Bloomingdale’s executive who may get her a job in his department; of course Ross believes his intent must be dishonorable. At Joey’s birthday party Chandler…