S01E02 · EP 2
Episode DNA
12 scenes · 3 threadsStory threads over runtime
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12 scenes · our breakdownThe friends argue about the importance of kissing in relationships using a concert metaphor.
00:01–02:04misunderstanding · escalationRoss's ex-wife Carol visits him at work and announces she is pregnant with his child.
02:04–03:51secret_exposed · coincidenceMonica frantically cleans for her parents while Rachel realizes she lost her engagement ring in the lasagna.
03:51–06:50escalation · petty_grievanceChandler, Joey, and Phoebe dig through the lasagna to find Rachel's ring while Ross shares his news.
06:50–06:55coincidence · secret_exposedRoss explains Carol and Susan want him involved but he is unsure about the future.
06:55–08:18negotiation · escalationJack and Judy Geller arrive and favor Ross, criticizing Monica until Ross reveals Carol's pregnancy.
08:18–11:35humiliation · secret_exposedThe friends discuss bad parents and Chandler mentions his imaginary friend.
11:35–11:43petty_grievance · double_standardRachel and Ross talk about their upcoming difficult meetings and reminisce about high school.
11:43–14:34avoidance · escalation
9 ▸ 14:34Ross arrives at the OB/GYN clinic and awkwardly greets Carol and Susan.
14:34–15:44social_rule_violation · rivalryRachel visits Barry's dental clinic to return the ring and learns he is dating her former maid of honor.
15:44–19:28betrayal · comeuppance
11 ▸ 19:28Ross and Susan argue about the baby's last name, leading Ross to decide to leave.
19:28–21:20rivalryThe friends watch the sonogram tape and Rachel makes a bitter phone call to Mindy.
22:45–22:49comeuppance · petty_grievanceSame DNA
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Wikipedia · Wikidata- Aired
- 1994-09-29
- Overall
- #2
- Writers
- Marta Kauffman & David Crane
- Director
- James Burrows
- Viewers
- 20.2M (US)
- Pace
- 104 words/min · 95 questions