S05E17 · SCENE 16/18 · 15:54
Rachel convinces Mr. Zelner to hire her

Rachel apologizes and argues for the job, getting hired despite grabbing his crotch.

15:54→18:16
in the episode · 2m 22s · S05E17

What happens

15:54–18:16

Rachel meets with Mr. Zelner, who says the meeting is videotaped. She apologizes and argues she has courage and integrity. He hires her. She tries to shake his hand but grabs his crotch.

WhereMr. Zelner's office
DriverRachel
Positionact3 · resolution
ThreadRachel's disastrous job interviews

Key lines

from this scene
16:01

But I feel obligated to tell you that this meeting is being videotaped.

17:28

And I think I would be really good at it.

17:46 · ★ iconic

Oh, thank you. Oh, God!

18:12

Hey, I'll see you Monday.

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Scene DNA

weights 0–1
awkward0.6
misunderstanding0.5
social rule violation0.3
triumphant0.3
negotiation0.2
humiliating0.1
monologuerapid back and forth

Beats

17:38Mr. Zelner decides to hire Rachel
17:57Rachel grabs his crotch while shaking hands

Scene in the episode

15:54–18:16
A · Monica and Chandler's sex competition
B · Rachel's disastrous job interviews
C · Joey's pursuit of hot girl

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Rachel Greene232 episodes · drives 552 scenes
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Mr. ZelnerSteve Ireland9 episodes · drives 2 scenes

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