The One With the Princess Leia Fantasy September 16, 1996

Janice tries to change Joey's opinion of her; Ross's sexual fantasy isn't kept between him and Rachel; Monica can't shake memories of Richard.

The One Where No One's Ready September 26, 1996

Nobody seems to be getting the message when Ross demands that the group get ready for his black-tie benefit.

The One With the Jam October 3, 1996

Monica turns her attention from making jam to maybe making a baby; Phoebe befriends a guy who's stalking her twin sister.

The One With the Metaphorical Tunnel October 10, 1996

Chandler decides to make a real commitment to Janice; Phoebe poses as Joey's agent; Ross is troubled by Ben's toy.

The One With Frank Jr. October 17, 1996

The gang compiles "freebie lists"; Phoebe tries to get to know her half brother; Joey builds an entertainment center.

The One With the Flashback October 31, 1996

The show flashes back to when the friends were acquaintances and pairing off was a possibility.

The One With the Race Car Bed November 7, 1996

Monica orders a bed from the store owned by Janice's estranged husband; Joey teaches soap-opera acting; Ross struggles through a dinner with Rachel's abrasive father.

The One With the Giant Poking Device November 14, 1996

Joey reveals to Chandler that he saw Janice kissing her estranged husband; Rachel and Monica baby-sit Ben; Phoebe explains her fear of the dentist.

The One With the Football November 21, 1996

Ross and Monica go nose-to-nose in an unfriendly Thanksgiving football game.

The One Where Rachel Quits December 12, 1996

Rachel quits Central Perk; Phoebe objects to the treatment of Christmas trees; Ross sells cookies for a "Brown Bird" scout he injured; Monica gets hooked on Mint Treasures.

The One Where Chandler Can't Remember Which Sister January 9, 1997

A drunken Chandler has a liaison with one of Joey's sisters; a nice guy recommends Rachel for a job.

The One With All the Jealousy January 16, 1997

Ross is jealous of Mark; a romantic poet criticizes Monica in verse; Joey's a dancing fool for a Broadway musical audition.

The One Where Monica and Richard are Just Friends January 30, 1997

Monica sees Richard again and they agree to be just pals -- and occasional lovers; Phoebe's new beau has an embarrassing habit.

The One With Phoebe's Ex-Partner February 6, 1997

Phoebe's ex-singing partner wants to reunite; Chandler likes a woman associated with a shameful incident from Joey's past; Ross wants to spend more time with Rachel.

The One Where Ross and Rachel Take a Break February 13, 1997

Ross and Rachel decide to take a break in their relationship; Phoebe dates a diplomat who requires a translator.

The One the Morning After February 20, 1997

Ross's fling with Chloe jeopardizes his future with Rachel, who learns of the misdeed after she says she wants to work things out.

The One Without the Ski Trip March 6, 1997

Rachel organizes a ski trip for all the friends except Ross, who must then come to their rescue when they run out of gas.

The One With the Hypnosis Tape March 13, 1997

Phoebe's upset by her brother's engagement to an older woman; Monica dates a computer-software mogul; Chandler tries to quit smoking.

The One With the Tiny T-Shirt March 27, 1997

Mark asks out Rachel, who returns Ross's things; Monica still isn't attracted to millionaire Pete; Joey's irked by his costar in a play.

The One With the Dollhouse April 10, 1997

Chandler's insincere "I'll call you" to Rachel's boss causes complications; Monica inherits a dollhouse; Joey and Kate get romantic.

The One With a Chick and a Duck April 17, 1997

Ross helps an injured Rachel prepare for a business dinner, but doesn't tell her he's missing a chance to appear on TV; Pete buys Monica a restaurant; Chandler and Joey adopt a baby chick.

The One With the Screamer April 24, 1997

The gang goes to the opening night of Joey's play and Rachel brings a date to make Ross jealous; Phoebe waits on hold so she can have her phone repaired before the warranty expires.

The One With Ross's Thing May 1, 1997

Ross has an unusual growth; Phoebe is torn between two men she's dating; Monica thinks Pete is going to propose.

The One With the Ultimate Fighting Champion May 8, 1997

Pete pursues the Ultimate Fighting championship; Chandler has a slap-happy new boss; Ross dates Phoebe's friend.

The One at the Beach May 15, 1997

Phoebe's quest to find her father leads the gang to a beach house -- and leads Phoebe to a fateful meeting with an old family friend; Rachel persuades Bonnie to make a change.