S06E10 · SCENE 12/14 · 17:30
The One With the Routine · Monica's apartment
Chandler Stops Gift Opening

Chandler convinces the girls not to open the presents, but Monica catches them.

17:30→20:51
in the episode · 3m 21s · S06E10

What happens

17:30–20:51

Rachel and Phoebe are about to open the presents. Chandler stops them, saying it's not what Christmas is about and he wants to see Monica's face when she opens his gift. He promises to get them better gifts. They agree to put them back, but Monica walks in and sees them. Monica reveals she bought Chandler a water purifier.

WhereMonica's apartment
DriverChandler
Positionact2 · complication
ThreadHoliday gift search

Key lines

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18:01

Whatever, Linus. I'm opening mine.

18:31 · ★ iconic

You found the presents?

18:41

That's what you got me? Yes, I see. That look is priceless.

20:23

Except I sort of felt like I needed a couple seconds to get ready.

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Scene DNA

weights 0–1
secret exposed0.8
awkward0.7
tender0.3
negotiation0.2
argument

Beats

18:35Monica catches them with presents.

Scene in the episode

17:30–20:51
A · Joey and Janine's romance
B · Holiday gift search
C · The Routine on TV

Clips from this episode

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Includes this scene · Rachel, Phoebe, and Chandler Snoop for Their Christmas Gifts | Friends · Friends
Friends: Monica and Ross Try To Get On Camera For New Year's Rockin' Eve (Season 6 Clip) | TBS · TBS
Friends The Routine Ross & Monica Dance Joey & Janine · Melhores Cenas de Filmes e Séries
Joey Sabotages His Competition | Friends · Friends
Monica's Christmas Tree | Friends · Friends

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CB
Chandler Bing232 episodes · drives 527 scenes
RG
Rachel Greene232 episodes · drives 552 scenes
PB
Phoebe Buffay232 episodes · drives 425 scenes
MG
Monica Geller232 episodes · drives 572 scenes

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