It was found in the basement of the Warner Bros studio. I … Rachel's romance with Joey only came about because the writers wanted a way to delay her getting back together with Ross. The "Fat Monica Dance" during the closing credits is the song, Ross suggests playing his keyboard in Central Perk. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. 26. But in all seriousness, there’s a lot to learn from this ragtag group of 20-something buds. Phoebe encourages him to spice things up a little and gives him weird examples on how to do this. I've seen a lot less of my actual friends since Netflix released the entire series of Friends onto its online streaming platform last month, and I'm not even the least bit sorry. It's not even in New York. Then there's the whole debate about whether Ross and Rachel were actually on a break. Rachel doesn't think it is a good idea, although she wants to go. With Neil Patrick Harris, Max Casella, Belinda Montgomery, Lawrence Pressman. Marcel was actually played by a female monkey called Katie. 2. As Joey doesn't like pulp, he becomes angry. James Michael Tyler - Gunther Ross answers a phone call that is for Phoebe. Or Las Vegas. 9. 11. But this scene had to be cut from the show, out of respect: 8. He summarizes Phoebe's examples and eventually mentions having a threesome. 12. She, a workaholic, is feeling crazy for not working for three hours straight. NBC originally requested that there be one main storyline per episode with a couple of minor ones, but the writers held their ground an insisted there be three story lines with equal weight. 4. "The Switch" is the 97th episode of NBC sitcom Seinfeld, and the 11th episode of the show's sixth season. David Schwimmer - Ross Geller, Kristian Alfonso - Hope Brady The fountain from the opening credits isn't in Manhattan. In the normal Friends universe, Joey makes a list of reasons for not dating Rachel but can only come up with low fat mayonnaise, which he actually prefers. 32. Where did the props come from? 1. This is a callback to ". Monica is just waiting for the perfect guy to have sex with. While visiting Phoebe in hospital, Ross and Monica discover smoke coming from her in the bathroom, which Phoebe claims is just a side-effect. In the real Friends universe, Ross did just that in, In this episode Phoebe tells her new assistant Brandy that "from now on your name's Joan". Chandler comes to Monica's to announce that he finally sold a story (involving Archie needing money and being hired as Reggie's assistant and Reggie making him do chores such as bringing him lumpless milkshakes) to Archie comics. He never made it as far as the pilot episode. Rachel's feelings for Dr Drake Ramoray is a play on Rachel's obsession with doctors in the normal Friends universe. Ross begins t… The main love interests were originally going to be Monica and Joey, NOT Rachel and Ross or Monica and Chandler. Those two “lesser” friends were Phoebe and Chandler. Joey comes by and, before he goes in her room to visit her, asks Chandler to take his jeans off (as they were ready). Unlike in the real Friends universe, Joey's chat-up line works on Rachel. Look, this couldn't be further from New York: This content is imported from Instagram. The show’s original concept looked a lot different than we know it today. Monica refers to giving up your "flower". Ellen De Generes turned down the role of Phoebe Buffay. (The one time she did respond was when she and Ross were drunk in Las Vegas.). A post shared by Annalisa Adams (@justunder5). "We tried to subtly acknowledge in the show that it did happen," said Kevin Bright. 23. We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article. Courteney Cox - Monica Geller Chandler comes in with a rejection letter (because the company thought he wasn't "Archie Comics" funny). Dr. Roger presents a trivia question about a "nut masquerading as a seed," however all nuts are seeds. 18. Lisa Kudrow was actually terrified of Joey and Chandler's duck in real life. That famous Friends sofa? Directed by Gary Halvorson. Hank Azaria, who played Phoebe's love interest David, auditioned for the role … You sit on a THRONE OF LIES, Friends-makers. Monica tells Joey about Chandler selling his story and Chandler summarizes his story. 28. Rachel comes into Central Perk to announce to her friends that Barry (her ex-fiancé) and Mindy (her ex-maid of honor) are getting divorced, because apparently, Mindy caught him cheating on her. 1x01 The very first episode in the entire F.R.I.E.N.D.S. Close. 29. When Phoebe is in the hospital and her and Ross are alone in the hospital room, the position of the Money magazine keeps moving between shots. Gunther actor James Michael Tyler was ACTUALLY working as a barista when he was cast. 30. Joey mentions low fat mayonnaise. Ross begins to imagine what life would be if he was still married to Carol. This content is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto this page to help users provide their email addresses. In this episode, the opening credits have been changed: you see the cast members in their "alternate reality." It aired on January 5, 1995. The One with Ross's Grant November 7, 2003. Chandler tells Monica that most of the tasks Joey gives him are food-related. Chandler brings a glass of orange juice with pulp to Joey. For example, Monica is still fat, Joey as famous actor, etc. This episode is one of the few titles that doesn't begin with "The One Where..." or "The One With...", Phoebe's hair in this episode is actually Lisa Kudrow's real hair. On television and the Region 4 version of the DVD, the closing credits for part 1 is fat Monica dancing on the table, which could be seen in the fake universe credits; on the Region 1 version of the DVD the closing credits are Rachel deciding to call Joey. Joey comes over and gives Chandler a list of things to do before heading off to work (some of which include dropping of his dry cleaning, picking up his vitamins, teaching him how to spell "vitamins" and wearing his new jeans). Tea Leoni was originally cast as Rachel. In early episodes there was a beam between the kitchen and the living room. "I loved that. Any show is going to run out of steam and/or ideas by its ninth season. He is actually the medical marvel he always claimed to be. Matt LeBlanc - Joey Tribbiani Script Credit 16. It does have an option of premium membership, but a lot of episodes are available to stream for free as well. Show was going to be a rejection letter ( because the company thought he was never an! 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