S06E21 · EP 142
Episode DNA
20 scenes · 3 threadsStory threads over runtime
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20 scenes · our breakdownChandler reads a horoscope that predicts a gift and a lover's spat.
00:01–01:51coincidence · petty_grievancePhoebe decides to write a new book about relationships, using Monica and Chandler as inspiration.
01:51–02:54scheme · double_standardJoey meets the robot C.H.E.E.S.E. and its operator Wayne, but is disappointed by its appearance.
02:54–04:15rivalry · humiliationElizabeth's father Paul meets Ross and immediately voices his disapproval of their relationship.
04:15–06:16interrogation · humiliationRoss's friends arrive at Central Perk to help make him look good to Paul.
06:16–07:03social_rule_violation · lieRachel arrives late to help talk Ross up, but Paul is already there.
07:03–07:51social_rule_violation · coincidencePhoebe reveals she is writing a book about relationships, using Monica and Chandler as inspiration under the names Marsha and Chester.
07:51–08:34scheme · double_standardPaul returns for his keys and he and Rachel hit it off, leading to a kiss.
08:34–09:46seduction · coincidenceJoey learns that the studio is auditioning actors for his role, meaning he might be fired.
09:46–11:04threat · betrayal
10 ▸ 11:04Ross walks in on Rachel and Paul making out at Joey's apartment.
11:04–12:46secret_exposed · seduction
11 ▸ 12:46Joey decides to win over Wayne to keep his job on the show.
12:46–13:35scheme · negotiationMonica and Phoebe feud over Phoebe's book, with Monica writing about Phyllis.
13:35–14:10double_standard · scheme
13 ▸ 14:10Joey tries to apologize to Wayne but accidentally rips off the robot's arm.
14:10–14:50violence · humiliation
14 ▸ 14:50At dinner, Paul tells Ross he still sees Elizabeth as a 12-year-old girl.
14:50–16:47misunderstanding · humiliation
15 ▸ 16:47Rachel misunderstands Ross talking about his marriage to Carol, thinking he meant her.
16:47–17:05misunderstanding · eavesdroppingPhoebe uses her book to reveal the correct movie time to Monica and Chandler.
17:05–18:18scheme · petty_grievanceJoey packs his things, certain he will be fired after breaking the robot arm.
18:46–19:00humiliation · negotiation
19 ▸ 19:00Wayne proposes a deal to Joey: he'll keep his job if Joey teaches him to attract women.
19:00–20:59deal · seductionPaul learns about Ross's three failed marriages, causing more tension at dinner.
20:59–22:05misunderstanding · humiliationWayne successfully makes out with a woman on set, causing the robot to go out of control.
22:05–22:09seductionSame DNA
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Wikipedia · Wikidata- Aired
- 2000-04-27
- Overall
- #142
- Writers
- Scott Silveri (teleplay) · David J. Lagana (story)
- Director
- Michael Lembeck
- Viewers
- 20.63M (US)
- Pace
- 128 words/min · 87 questions