S02E11 · EP 35
Episode DNA
18 scenes · 4 threadsStory threads over runtime
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18 scenes · our breakdownRoss learns his ex-wife Carol is marrying Susan and reacts bitterly.
00:01–02:06coincidence · social_rule_violationJoey watches his soap opera debut with friends; Monica gets excited about catering Carol and Susan's wedding after their caterer had an accident.
02:06–04:47coincidence · escalationPhoebe reveals a client died during a massage and her spirit entered her.
05:21–06:27coincidence · misunderstandingMonica stresses over food choices for the wedding. Phoebe, possessed, speaks in an old woman's voice about a neighbor.
06:27–08:21misunderstanding · social_rule_violationSandra Greene arrives and comments on Rachel's life and the apartment.
08:21–08:55social_rule_violation · coincidenceSandra tells Rachel she is leaving her husband.
08:55–09:48confession · secret_exposedRachel is upset and blames herself for her parents' divorce.
09:58–10:08confession · betrayalPhoebe meets the dead client's husband to learn about her unfinished business.
10:08–12:26coincidence · misunderstanding
11 ▸ 12:26Monica admits she planned poorly and asks friends to help with wedding food.
12:26–13:10escalation · schemePhoebe takes the spirit sightseeing around New York City.
13:10–13:35coincidence · obsession
13 ▸ 13:35Sandra asks if anyone has marijuana and discusses her lack of sexual experience, upsetting Rachel.
13:35–14:53social_rule_violation · confession
14 ▸ 14:53Everyone except Ross helps Monica cook for the wedding under time pressure.
14:53–15:54escalation · petty_grievance
15 ▸ 15:54Carol tells Ross her parents won't attend, and Ross encourages her to marry Susan.
15:54–17:33confession · negotiation
16 ▸ 17:33Joey complains about being surrounded by lesbians with no romantic prospects, and Chandler compares it to his daily life.
17:33–17:46humiliation · escalation
17 ▸ 17:46Phoebe, as Mrs. Adelman, offers butterscotch to guests at the wedding.
17:46–19:17social_rule_violation · coincidence
18 ▸ 19:17Ross walks Carol down the aisle and Phoebe's spirit departs.
19:17–20:02coincidence · confessionRoss feels regret but accepts Carol's marriage as he watches them dance.
20:02–20:42confession · dealAt the reception, the friends discuss marriage, with Monica and Rachel noting they've been married before, and they wonder who will be last.
22:41–22:45escalation · coincidenceSame DNA
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Wikipedia · Wikidata- Aired
- 1996-01-18
- Overall
- #35
- Writers
- Doty Abrams
- Director
- Thomas Schlamme
- Viewers
- 31.6M (US)
- Pace
- 106 words/min · 93 questions