S03E15 · SCENE 12/18 · 11:21
The One Where Ross and Rachel Take a Break · Monica and Rachel's apartment
Ross and Rachel argue and break up

Ross and Rachel argue at home, and Rachel suggests they take a break from their relationship.

11:21→12:59
in the episode · 1m 38s · S03E15
Ross and Rachel argue and break up

What happens

11:21–12:59

Rachel returns home expecting an apology from Ross, but they argue instead. Ross complains he doesn't feel like he has a girlfriend anymore. Rachel says her job is important to her. Ross brings up Mark, and Rachel exasperatedly says they need to take a break from us. Ross leaves.

WhereMonica and Rachel's apartment
DriverRachel
Positionact1 · payoff
ThreadRoss and Rachel Breakup

Key lines

from this scene
12:08 · ★ iconic

Ross, do you realize this is the first time in my life I'm doing something I care about?

12:22 · ★ iconic

I don't know what to do anymore. Well, neither do I.

12:27 · ★ iconic

Is this about Mark?

12:51 · ★ iconic

Let's get some frozen yogurt or something.

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Scene DNA

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Beats

12:43Rachel suggests taking a break.

Scene in the episode

11:21–12:59
A · Ross and Rachel Breakup
B · Phoebe and Sergei Date
C · Joey Chandler Chloe Night

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Ross Geller232 episodes · drives 707 scenes
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Rachel Greene232 episodes · drives 552 scenes

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