S06E12 · SCENE 13/14 · 17:29
The One With the Joke · Monica and Rachel's apartment
Chandler defends Monica's character

Chandler gives a heartfelt speech defending Monica, proving she is not high maintenance.

17:29→21:51
in the episode · 4m 22s · S06E12

What happens

17:29–21:51

Phoebe and Rachel tease Monica about being high maintenance. Chandler delivers a sincere speech praising Monica's qualities. Monica is touched and removes him from her list. Phoebe admits she finds Chandler attractive.

WhereMonica and Rachel's apartment
DriverChandler
Positionact3 · resolution
ThreadPhoebe insults Monica and Rachel

Key lines

from this scene
17:32 · ★ iconic

It's your joke. It is not.

18:42 · ★ iconic

Look, I am not high maintenance!

18:44 · ★ iconic

I am not. Chandler!

19:08 · ★ iconic

That's good too. They say you're high maintenance but it's okay, because I like...

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Scene DNA

weights 0–1
confession0.7
tender0.7
cheerful0.3
monologue

Beats

18:28Chandler gives a fake-sounding speech.
19:26Monica is touched by Chandler.

Scene in the episode

17:29–21:51
A · Joke authorship dispute
B · Joey's secret waiter job
C · Phoebe insults Monica and Rachel

Clips from this episode

fan uploads · YouTube · matched by frame
FRIENDS The one with the Joke · funny clips
Friends: Monica Is Jealous Phoebe Picks Rachel To Date (Season 6 Clip) | TBS · TBS
Friends It's my joke Ross & Chandler & Monica · Sofia
Was It Chandler's Joke or Ross' Joke? | Friends · Friends

Who's in it

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

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