Friends of Friends

This week, we’re breaking down Friends Season 2, Episode 3, "The One Where Heckles Dies." From Mr. Heckles kicking the bucket to Phoebe rejecting evolution (and other things!) and Chandler spiralling over the idea that he might die alone, this episode might just make you cry. We dig into everything lurking inside Mr. Heckles’ apartment, Janice’s big reveal, and just how easy it is to get...

This week, we’re breaking down Friends Season 2, Episode 2, "The One with the Breast Milk." From Monica’s secret shopping trip with Julie to the gang’s horror at ‘icky’ breast milk (gro up, guys), and Joey’s run-in with the mysterious Hombre Man, this is an episode full of peak ’90s chaos. We talk about the moments in this episode that completely defy logic, its genre-bending nature, and...

We’re back for Season 2! This week, we’re breaking down Friends Season 2, Episode 1, "The One with Ross’s New Girlfriend." From Ross returning with a brand new girlfriend, Joey’s deeply unsettling tailor, and Monica’s truly tragic haircut, we’re starting off with a bang! We talk brand new props (they’re finally here!), dive headfirst into the Rachel vs. Julie debate, and share the most ‘...

This week, we’re breaking down Friends Season 1, Episode 24, "The One Where Rachel Finds Out." Between Chandler blurting out secrets, Joey signing up for a fertility study, and Rachel finally learning the truth about Ross’s feelings, this is an unforgettable season finale. We get into Rachel’s unforgettable birthday party, why this might be peak kinda-sexy Ross, and just how many fruit b...

This week, we’re breaking down Friends Season 1, Episode 23, "The One with the Birth." With everyone gathered at the hospital for Carol to go into labour, things get emotional - fast. We explore why Joey and Lydia had real potential, Monica and Chandler’s iconic Plan B baby pact, and the spooky crossover connection to Disney’s The Suite Life of Zack and Cody . Plus, we get into what we a...

This week, we’re breaking down Friends Season 1, Episode 22, "The One with the Ick Factor." From Monica’s discovery about her boyfriend’s real age to Chandler learning what his colleagues really think of him, there’s so much to dive into. We unpack our own biggest icks, the sweetness of Young Ethan, and how Chandler actually made Ciara laugh this episode. Plus, we talk saucy dreams with...

This week, we’re breaking down Friends Season 1, Episode 21, “The One with the Fake Monica.” From Monica’s unexpected friendship with her credit card thief to the gang’s emotional farewell to Marcel (we miss you, Katie the monkey!), and Joey’s quest for a “less ethnic-sounding” stage name, this one has it all. We share plenty of behind-the-scenes content (our most Friends Facts yet!), discuss why...

This week, we’re breaking down Friends Season 1, Episode 20, “The One with the Evil Orthodontist.” From Rachel’s questionable reconnection with Barry to Mindy’s big reveal and Chandler’s desperate wait by the phone, there’s plenty of drama to go around. We talk about our growing hatred for Chandler, Rachel’s iconic wardrobe moments, and yes - Mindy’s old nose. Plus, we share our own awkward phone...

This week, we’re breaking down Friends Season 1, Episode 19, "The One Where the Monkey Gets Away." Between Barry’s shock engagement news, Ross’s not-so-slick attempt to confess his feelings to Rachel, and the gang’s chaotic mission to track down Marcel, there’s a lot of ground to cover. We dig into some hilarious continuity goofs, the mysteries of Mr. Heckles’ apartment, and why Ross and...

This week, we’re breaking down Friends Season 1, Episode 18, "The One with All the Poker." Between Rachel’s high-stakes job hunt, Marcel’s questionable taste in music, and the gang’s not-so-friendly poker night, there’s a lot on the table (pun intended!).  We chat about how everything really is bigger in the States, the unsung heroes of Central Perk’s background cast, and why Ross might...

This week, we’re getting to grips with Friends Season 1, Episode 17, "The One with Two Parts: Part 2." From Ross facing his fatherhood fears, the Joey/Ursula/Phoebe love triangle, and the arrival of two very hot, very young doctors (hello, George Clooney!), this is one not to be missed. We dive into wild behind-the-scenes trivia like how Monica was almost Rachel, why Gunther would 100% m...

This week, we’re diving into Friends Season 1, Episode 16, "The One with Two Parts: Part 1." From the arrival of Phoebe’s evil twin to Ross’s awkward Lamaze class and Chandler’s very distracting firing dilemma, we’re ready to jump right in! We explore the link between Friends and Mad About You, Ross breaking the fourth wall, and Christine’s deep love for Mr Heckles. Plus, we share our ow...

This week, we’re covering Friends Season 1, Episode 15, "The One with the Stoned Guy." From Chandler quitting his job to Monica’s high-stakes (and highly chaotic) chef audition, and Ross’s very unfortunate attempt at dirty talk, it’s going to be a good one! We dive into why Phoebe is (and always will be) the best, the surprising The Office/Friends crossover, and what happens when the aud...

This week, we’re diving into Friends Season 1, Episode 14, "The One with the Candy Hearts." From disastrous double dates to the girls’ epic boyfriend bonfire, this episode is packed with Valentine’s chaos. We break down the return of our favourite guest stars (hi, Janice!), swap cringe-worthy pickup lines, and marvel at the episode’s funniest goofs. Plus, we chat about our own bizarre co...

This week, we’re breaking down Friends Season 1, Episode 13, "The One with the B**bies." From Chandler accidentally catching a glimpse of Rachel in the nude, to Joey discovering his dad’s affair, and Phoebe dating the world’s most irritating shrink, this episode is rightfully rated as one of the best of the season. We get into the boys’ clown obsession (seriously, why so many clowns?), w...

This week, we’re getting into Season 1, Episode 12, "The One with the Dozen Lasagnas." Ross finds out he’s having a boy (spoiler alert!), Joey & Chandler reach a new level of roommate-ness, and Phoebe has an unfortunate run-in with Paolo the Italian Stallion. We share our thoughts on gender reveal parties, chairs vs tables, and how Ross is particularly unlikeable in this episode. Plu...

This week, we’re jumping into Friends Season 1, Episode 11, "The One with Mrs. Bing." Monica and Phoebe fall hard for a guy in a coma (yes, really), Rachel dabbles in erotic fiction, and Chandler’s famous mom drops by with disastrous consequences. We get into breaking the sacred "bro code," reading spicy novels in public (we see you, Fourth Wing fans), and the most iconic movie...

This week, we’re taking on Friends Season 1, Episode 10, "The One with the Monkey." It’s New Year’s Eve in New York, and the gang’s no-date pact doesn’t exactly go to plan. We get into the arrival of Ross’s new pet (hi, Marcel), Phoebe’s heartbreak over David the Scientist Guy, and one of the biggest goofs in the entire series (where the heck is Minsk?!). Plus, we reveal our own weirdest...

This week, we’re digging into Friends Season 1, Episode 9, "The One Where Underdog Gets Away." From Joey’s unfortunate modeling gig and a Thanksgiving that goes completely off the rails to the legendary “Got the keys? / Got the keys!” debate (arguably even more divisive than ‘WE WERE ON A BREAK!), this one’s got it all! We chat about how Susan might actually be the show’s best character,...

This week, we’re getting to grips with Friends Season 1, Episode 8, "The One Where Nana Dies Twice." From Ross and Monica grappling with their grandmother’s very confusing passing to Chandler questioning how others perceive his sexuality (way ahead of its time!), we have a lot of thoughts on this one! We get into the ethics of matchmaking your coworkers, point out some blink-and-you’ll-m...

This week, we’re diving into Friends Season 1, Episode 7, "The One with the Blackout." From Chandler getting trapped in an ATM vestibule with a supermodel (cue: “Gum would be perfection” ) to Ross’s run-in with a very aggressive cat and the arrival of sexy Paolo, this one is packed with chaos—in the best way. We chat about our own accidental brushes with celebrity (Ciara literally met Be...

This week, we take a crack at (pun intended!) Friends Season 1, Episode 6, "The One with the Butt." From Joey landing his big break (kind of) to Monica’s next-level cleaning obsession and Chandler’s unexpected brush with polyamory, there’s plenty to chat about! We also dive into Chandler’s unsettling doll collection, links between Friends and Harry Potter, and the time Matthew Perry actu...

This week, we’re unpacking Friends Season 1, Episode 5, "The One with the East German Laundry Detergent." We discuss Ross and Rachel’s maybe-date at the laundromat, Joey and Monica’s misguided matchmaking scheme, and Chandler’s hilariously painful attempts to break up with Janice. What’s more, we also share where Chandler Bing got his name, why the gang are truly terrible liars, and how...

This week, we’re diving into Friends Season 1, Episode 4, The One with George Stephanopoulos ! From the girls’ iconic drunken sleepover (complete with spying on a presidential aide) to Ross’s disastrous night at the hockey game, we break down all the hilarious and heartfelt moments. We also uncover some surprising trivia—like alternate options for the Friends theme song, the mystery of Ross’s ever...

In our debut episode, we dive into Friends Season 1, Episode 1, "The One Where Monica Gets a Roommate." We break down all the iconic firsts: meeting the gang at Central Perk, the beginnings of Ross and Rachel’s will-they-won’t-they story, and Paul the Wine Guy’s memorable (if questionable) charm. Along the way, we chat about how we fell in love with Friends , dream modern guest stars, an...