S04E17 · EP 90
Episode DNA
19 scenes · 3 threadsStory threads over runtime
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19 scenes · our breakdownChandler and Joey find free porn while flipping channels and vow never to turn off the TV.
00:05–02:12coincidence · obsessionRachel finds the porn disgusting while eating, but Chandler and Joey refuse to turn it off.
02:12–02:48social_rule_violation · double_standardPhoebe struggles with her massage table and learns about the porn.
02:48–03:26Ross is sad Emily left, and Monica urges him to confess his love at the airport.
03:26–05:28confession · pursuitPhoebe learns she is pregnant with triplets at her gynecologist appointment.
05:28–06:35coincidence · escalationPhoebe tells Frank Jr. and Alice about the triplets, causing financial worry.
06:35–08:02social_rule_violation · secret_exposedFrank Jr. decides to drop out of college to support the triplets.
08:02–08:45obsessionRoss catches Emily at the airport and tells her he loves her, but she only says thank you.
08:45–09:54confession · misunderstandingRachel claims Joshua doesn't like porn, but Joey and Chandler prove her wrong.
09:54–10:56double_standard · liePhoebe asks Chandler for insider trading tips to make money fast.
10:56–12:30scheme · dealMonica advises Ross to wait for Emily's call after her thank you.
12:30–13:16misunderstanding · pursuitPhoebe tries to sell knives to make money for Frank and Alice.
13:46–15:08scheme · dealEmily calls Ross, revealing there is another man named Colin.
15:08–16:03confession · rivalryRoss decides to go to London to fight for Emily.
16:03–16:57pursuit · confessionPhoebe and Frank come up with the Relaxi-Taxi massage service.
16:57–18:45scheme · coincidenceRoss calls from London, waiting for Emily who hasn't come home.
18:45–18:50misunderstanding · pursuitEmily shows up at Monica's apartment looking for Ross.
18:50–21:59coincidence · confessionRoss and Emily confess love over the phone, ending with thank you.
21:59–22:04confession · coincidenceChandler and Joey turn off the porn, then check and find it still works.
22:04–22:08escalation · coincidenceSame DNA
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Wikipedia · Wikidata- Aired
- 1998-03-26
- Overall
- #90
- Writers
- Richard Goodman (teleplay) · Mark J. Kunerth (story)
- Director
- Michael Lembeck
- Viewers
- 23.22M (US)
- Pace
- 122 words/min · 90 questions