S04E21 · SCENE 4/18 · 04:39
Flashback: Ross and Rachel's First Date

Ross and Rachel have their first date at the laundromat.

04:39→05:51
in the episode · 1m 12s · S04E21

What happens

04:39–05:51

In a flashback to 'The One With The East German Laundry Detergent', Ross and Rachel go on a date to the laundromat. They share a moment and sing together.

WhereLaundromat
DriverRoss
Positionact1 · callback
ThreadRachel's Feelings for Ross

Key lines

from this scene
04:47

Oh, Ross, you're so great. Aw....

05:00

It's never gonna happen.

05:43

Listen, missy, if you want this cart, you're gonna have to take me with it.

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Scene DNA

weights 0–1
tender0.8
seduction0.7
escalation0.3
cheerful0.2
rapid back and forth

Beats

05:04Ross asks Rachel out.
05:43They sing together.

Scene in the episode

04:39–05:51
A · Ross and Emily's Wedding Plans
B · Rachel's Feelings for Ross
C · Joey and Chandler's Boredom

Clips from this episode

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Friends: Rachel Opens Ross' Wedding Invitation (Season 4 Clip) | TBS · TBS
Everyone Gets Ross' Wedding Invites | Friends · Friends
Friends: Monica and Rachel's Prom Video (Season 2 Clip) | TBS · TBS
Chandler and Joey Love "Die Hard" | Friends · Friends
Friends - Rachel Escapes From Her Wedding With Barry [Full HD] · TV Show Clips
Ross Tries (and Fails) to Hide His One-Night Stand from Rachel | Friends · Friends
Joey & Chandler Plan to Climb Everest | Friends · Friends
Ross and Rachel Take a Break | Friends · Friends Clips
Ross and Rachel Take a Break | Friends · Friends

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

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