S01E04 · SCENE 4/21 · 04:20
Rachel's first disappointing paycheck

Rachel excitedly shows her first paycheck but is upset by the low amount after taxes.

04:20→05:53
in the episode · 1m 33s · S01E04

What happens

04:20–05:53

Rachel shows her first paycheck. She is excited until she sees how much was taken out in taxes. Her friends try to cheer her up and tip generously. The guys leave for the hockey game.

WhereCentral Perk
DriverRachel
Positionact1 · setup
ThreadRachel's paycheck blues

Key lines

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04:29 · ★ iconic

God, isn't this exciting? I earned this.

04:34 · ★ iconic

And it was totally not worth it.

04:39 · ★ iconic

Who's FICA? Why's he getting all my money?

05:06

CHANDLER & JOEY: Hockey. Hockey. Hockey.

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Scene DNA

weights 0–1
humiliation0.6
sad0.5
awkward0.5
escalation0.4
monologue

Beats

04:07Rachel shows her first paycheck.
04:37Rachel is disappointed by the low amount.

Scene in the episode

04:20–05:53
A · Ross's Carol anniversary
B · Rachel's paycheck blues
C · Girls' slumber party
D · Hockey game injury

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Friends: Rachel has left the building said Monica · Friends Funny Moment
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Rachel Greene232 episodes · drives 552 scenes
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Monica Geller232 episodes · drives 572 scenes
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Chandler Bing232 episodes · drives 527 scenes
JT
Joey Tribbiani232 episodes · drives 536 scenes
RG
Ross Geller232 episodes · drives 707 scenes

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