S06E20 · SCENE 3/18 · 03:35
The One With Mac and C.H.E.E.S.E. · Monica and Rachel's apartment
Friends boost Joey's confidence

Joey doubts his acting ability, but Chandler, Rachel, and Phoebe encourage him by recalling his past roles.

03:35→04:07
in the episode · 0m 32s · S06E20

What happens

03:35–04:07

Joey expresses doubt about being good enough for the lead role. Chandler, Rachel, and Phoebe remind him of his past acting jobs, including playing Dr. Drake Ramoray and Al Pacino's butt, to boost his confidence. Joey leaves for his audition.

WhereMonica and Rachel's apartment
DriverJoey
Positionact1 · escalation
ThreadJoey's acting career

Key lines

from this scene
03:43

And I would have to say, your problem is quite clear.

04:04

I play Al Pacino's butt.

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Scene DNA

weights 0–1
cheerful0.6
misunderstanding0.4
tender0.4
rapid back and forth

Beats

02:44Chandler and Rachel encourage Joey.
04:04Joey recalls playing Al Pacino's butt.

Scene in the episode

03:35–04:07
A · Joey's acting career
B · Chandler's forgotten message

Clips from this episode

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Joey Doesn't Think He's a Good Actor | Friends · Friends
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Friends: Someone Ate Ross' Sandwich (Season 5 Clip) | TBS · TBS
Their very first funniest valentine show! Joey Chan and Janice! | Friends Sitcom Season 1 Episode 14 · FunBitZz!

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Joey Tribbiani232 episodes · drives 536 scenes
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Chandler Bing232 episodes · drives 527 scenes
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Phoebe Buffay232 episodes · drives 425 scenes

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