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Friends - Season 3

First aired Sep 16, 1996Season 3

Browse all 25 episodes in this season, including available images, air dates, runtimes, ratings and episode summaries from TMDB.

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Peter89Spencer

8.0

New York in the 90s was amazing. So when the people of the sitcom making business wanted to make another comedy show, they wanted to have the setting in that city. And thus, Friends was born! Another US sitcom that spanned a whole decade, and one of the top 10 best comedy series. I dare ya to watch one episode and not laugh even in one scene! From iconic quotes like "How you doin'?" to "Oh my God!" and of course "WE WERE ON A BREAK!", to every witty banters at the gang's local coffee shop and Joey and Chandler's dynamic friendship. Friends is by far the best sitcom in the 90s!

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betterlikethat

10.0

**Friends: A Timeless Comedy with a Bittersweet Note** Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Friends" remains an enduring masterpiece of comedy, weaving laughter and heart into the fabric of our lives. The recent loss of Matthew Perry adds a poignant layer to the show's legacy. His portrayal of Chandler Bing brought joy to millions, and his absence is deeply felt. Let's cherish the timeless humor he contributed to this iconic series. 🛋️❤️ #Friends #MatthewPerry https://mustwatchtvseries.xyz/actor/222178/matthew-perry

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AlfaVitaY2K

10.0

Friends is perfectly crafted for singles. Anecdote: Friends was made because there was only absurd Happy Days and there was nothing better. They hated this show with Fonzie, the main absurd character who mindlessly got all the dates, while the rest of the cast were a bunch of dimwit incels. They wanted something better. Friends is a perfectly crafted sitcom using clever psychological tools. The cast’s baby faces never showed their real age, keeping everyone looking forever young. Writing entertains nonstop with subtle psychological layers and entertaining unique characters. Structural psychology: jumps straight into a sketch before the intro to inject instant good vibes, no waiting. Ends with a post-credits sketch that leaves viewers happy instead of sad and empty after credits. Uses a real uplifting good mood song (“I’ll Be There for You”) instead of generic music. Episode titles starts with “The One Where…” or “The One With…”, creating friendly intimate “inside the group” feel. Core psychological goal: Built as emotional comfort for young singles after breakups. It sells the optimistic idea that “there’s always another chance” at love, while omitting that in real life chances are limited. Teens in high school with only first love often don’t understand why everyone is single or why it normalizes promiscuous sex as facetous. It’s not a conspiracy to promote debauchery, it’s targeted psychological aid for the millions depresed from first heartbreaks and forced single/incel lifestyle. That hidden healing purpose made it a worldwide phenomenon. Singles love Friends world wide. P.S. If you like Friends, watch also Coupling and Game On. Two excellent comedy series about male & female coupling that are more edgy and raw, because made in UK, instead of polished and safe Friends.

Episodes

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Episode 1

The One with the Princess Leia Fantasy

8.4
Sep 16, 199623 min68 votes

Ross reveals a fantasy to Rachel involving a certain "Star Wars" character. Monica suffers from insomnia after her breakup with Richard. And Chandler, back together with Janice, wants Joey to bond with her.

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Episode 2

The One Where No One's Ready

8.7
Sep 26, 199623 min69 votes

In a race against the clock, a stressed Ross tries to get the gang dressed and ready for a black-tie benefit at the museum while Joey and Chandler clash over personal belongings and personal space.

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Episode 3

The One with the Jam

8.0
Oct 3, 199623 min64 votes

Phoebe dates a man who thinks he's stalking her twin sister. Ross and Rachel give Chandler "boyfriend" lessons. Monica decides the best way to get over Richard is to keep herself busy, so she uses her free time to make jam and considers insemination via a sperm bank.

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Episode 4

The One with the Metaphorical Tunnel

8.0
Oct 10, 199623 min64 votes

Phoebe poses as Joey's agent and has some success in getting him auditions. Ross panics when he sees his son with a Barbie doll. Chandler is advancing in his relationship with Janice and, realizing that he has a fear of commitment, goes to the girls for advice.

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Episode 5

The One with Frank, Jr.

8.1
Oct 17, 199623 min63 votes

Phoebe's half-brother visits, but they have trouble bonding. Joey attempts to build an entertainment center. Ross is challenged to name the five celebrities he'd like to sleep with most.

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Episode 6

The One with the Flashback

8.7
Oct 31, 199623 min66 votes

When Janice asks the gang if any of them have ever slept together, the friends flash back to a time three years before.

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Episode 7

The One with the Race Car Bed

8.3
Nov 7, 199623 min62 votes

Monica buys a new bed from Janice's soon-to-be-ex-husband, "The Mattress King", but the wrong one is delivered. Rachel's attempts to have her father and Ross bond fail, until she stops trying. Joey gets a job teaching a soap opera acting class.

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Episode 8

The One with the Giant Poking Device

8.4
Nov 14, 199623 min62 votes

When Phoebe believes she's killed the ugly naked guy across the street from Rachel and Monica, Joey constructs a long poking device. Joey and Monica catch Janice kissing her ex-husband; Chandler confronts Janice.

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Episode 9

The One with the Football

8.6
Nov 21, 199623 min64 votes

Emotions become the feast of the day when the gang plays a game of touch football on Thanksgiving. Joey and Chandler argue over who gets to date a model while Ross and Monica argue over winning in a case of sibling rivalry.

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Episode 10

The One Where Rachel Quits

8.2
Dec 12, 199623 min64 votes

Rachel makes a rash decision after Gunther tells her she needs to be retrained. Phoebe tries to help Joey when he gets a job selling Christmas trees. And Ross accidentally breaks a girl's leg and tries to make it up to her.

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Episode 11

The One Where Chandler Can't Remember Which Sister

8.4
Jan 9, 199723 min66 votes

Ross is suspicious about Rachel's possible job offer from a good-looking stranger. And a drunken Chandler fools around with one of Joey's sisters, but he can't remember which one.

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Episode 12

The One with All the Jealousy

7.9
Jan 16, 199723 min64 votes

Ross becomes increasingly jealous of Rachel's new colleague, Mark, and spies on her. Monica hooks up with a co-worker, who writes her a poem with a hidden meaning. One of Joey's numerous lies on his resume is exposed when he takes part in a Broadway musical.

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Episode 13

The One Where Monica and Richard Are Just Friends

8.2
Jan 30, 199723 min62 votes

Monica's willpower is tested when she runs into Richard at the video store. Rachel agrees to read The Shining if Joey reads Little Women. Phoebe's athletic date has a problem with short shorts.

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Episode 14

The One with Phoebe's Ex-Partner

7.8
Feb 6, 199723 min61 votes

Phoebe is reunited with her former singing partner who thinks "Smelly Cat" has hit potential; Chandler dates a woman with a prosthetic leg who also has some history with Joey. Meanwhile, Ross goes to a fashion seminar with Rachel, so she won't go with Mark, but falls asleep in the middle of it.

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Episode 15

The One Where Ross and Rachel Take a Break

8.1
Feb 13, 199723 min63 votes

Wanting more time to focus on her new job, Rachel suggests that she and Ross take a break from their relationship. Ross later seeks solace at a party. Phoebe dates a diplomat who needs an interpreter to communicate with her. Chandler and Joey ponder a ménage a trois with a woman who seems hot for both of them.

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Episode 16

The One with the Morning After

8.6
Feb 20, 199724 min63 votes

Ross tries to prevent Rachel from learning his disturbing secret. She finds out anyway and they go back to her apartment to have a fight. The other four friends are trapped in Monica's bedroom, forced to listen in.

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Episode 17

The One Without the Ski Trip

8.2
Mar 6, 199723 min61 votes

Ross and Rachel compete to spend time with their other friends. When a lonely Ross is excluded from Rachel's ski trip with her pals, he visits Carol. On the way to the cabin, they run out of gas. Meanwhile, Chandler starts smoking again.

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Episode 18

The One with the Hypnosis Tape

8.2
Mar 13, 199723 min61 votes

Monica receives a tip from an admirer worth a small fortune then goes out with the guy. A hypnosis tape intended to assist Chandler to stop smoking has a rather strange side effect. Phoebe is upset when her 18-year-old half-brother, Frank Jr., makes a surprise announcement that he is getting married - to a woman more than twice his age.

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Episode 19

The One with the Tiny T-Shirt

8.1
Mar 27, 199723 min60 votes

Rachel goes on her first date after splitting from Ross... and it's with Mark, her former colleague. Joey is cast in a play and develops a crush on his costar. Monica continues to date Pete, even though she is still not attracted to him.

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Episode 20

The One with the Dollhouse

8.1
Apr 10, 199723 min60 votes

Monica inherits a beautiful dollhouse that is too elaborate to play with, so Phoebe makes her own. Joey thinks he's found his true love, and Rachel's boss dates Chandler, placing her in a dangerous situation.

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Episode 21

The One with the Chick and the Duck

8.5
Apr 17, 199723 min60 votes

Monica considers a dream job as head chef in Pete's new restaurant, but Phoebe fears there is more to the deal. Ross makes a sacrifice to help Rachel, who may have a broken rib. Meanwhile, Joey buys Chandler an unusual pet.

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Episode 22

The One with the Screamer

8.2
Apr 24, 199723 min59 votes

When Rachel finds out that Ross is bringing a date to the premiere of Joey's big play, she finds one of her own. Ross alone concludes that her date is insane. Poor Phoebe is on hold for days with a company she needs to talk to before her phone warranty expires. Meanwhile, Joey's play gets terrible reviews, but his co-star provides some comfort.

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Episode 23

The One with Ross's Thing

8.0
May 1, 199723 min60 votes

Afflicted with a mysterious skin condition on his butt that doctors cannot identify the cause of, Ross seeks advice from Phoebe's herbalist. Phoebe finds herself in a dilemma when she cannot choose between two guys. Monica can't decide about Pete when she thinks he is going to propose.

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Episode 24

The One with the Ultimate Fighting Champion

8.0
May 8, 199723 min62 votes

To Monica's horror, Pete wants to be the Ultimate Fighting Champion. Chandler has a problem when his new boss is slaphappy. Phoebe sets Ross up on a date with a woman who used to be bald. The group overhears a scandalous conversation at Central Perk.

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Episode 25

The One at the Beach

8.5
May 15, 199723 min62 votes

Phoebe invites everyone to stay at her massage client's beach house for the weekend. In search of her father, Phoebe meets someone who knows details about her family. Rachel expresses her jealousy of Ross' uninhibited girlfriend and Joey nags the friends into agreeing to play strip poker with unintended results. Chandler wonders why Monica doesn't think he's serious after asking if she would ever date him.