S02E06 · EP 30
Episode DNA
18 scenes · 3 threadsStory threads over runtime
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18 scenes · our breakdownMonica struggles to soothe crying baby Ben while Joey and Chandler mock her.
00:01–02:16lie · petty_grievanceRoss has an allergic reaction to Monica's kiwi-lime pie and must go to the hospital.
02:16–04:12misunderstanding · escalationTerry tells Rachel that professional singer Stephanie is replacing Phoebe at Central Perk.
04:28–06:08betrayal · humiliationJoey and Chandler use baby Ben to attract women but are mistaken for a gay couple trying to adopt.
06:08–07:17misunderstanding · seductionRachel convinces Terry to let Phoebe perform after Stephanie at Central Perk.
07:17–08:30deal · negotiationPhoebe learns she won't be paid and refuses to perform at Central Perk.
08:30–09:23humiliation · petty_grievanceRoss is terrified of needles and squeezes Monica's hand painfully during his shot.
09:23–10:35escalation · humiliation
9 ▸ 10:35Joey and Chandler meet two women on the bus and make plans to get drinks.
10:35–11:45seduction · coincidence
10 ▸ 11:45Joey and Chandler realize they left baby Ben on the bus and panic.
11:45–11:57escalation · pursuit
11 ▸ 11:57Monica and Ross joke about their injuries after the shot.
11:57–12:03Phoebe meets Stephanie, the professional singer replacing her, and tests her skills.
12:03–13:41rivalry · humiliationJoey and Chandler call the Transit Authority to report the lost baby.
13:41–14:39scheme · pursuit
16 ▸ 15:07Joey and Chandler must identify Ben from two identical babies at Human Services.
15:07–16:37coincidence · escalationStephanie continues her performance with a song.
16:37–17:11Rachel comforts Phoebe outside Central Perk after her protest.
17:11–18:34confession
20 ▸ 19:14Monica and Ross reunite with Ben, who cries again in Monica's arms.
19:14–21:36comeuppance
21 ▸ 21:36Ross discovers 'Property of Human Services' stamped on Ben's butt and Chandler threatens him with pie.
21:36–22:43escalation · pursuitPhoebe teaches Stephanie how to sing 'Smelly Cat' properly.
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Wikipedia · Wikidata- Aired
- 1995-11-02
- Overall
- #30
- Writers
- Betsy Borns
- Director
- Gail Mancuso
- Viewers
- 30.2M (US)
- Pace
- 106 words/min · 97 questions