S07E08 · EP 154
season 7 · 2000-11-23
The One Where Chandler Doesn't Like Dogs
written by Patty Lin · directed by Kevin S. Bright · 16.57M viewers · image Friends Wiki (CC BY-SA)

Episode DNA

22 scenes · 3 threads
absurd 17%awkward 14%obsession 8%lie 7%confession 7%tender 6%deadpan 5%seduction 5%secret exposed 4%avoidance 3%

Story threads over runtime

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A · Rachel and Tag romance
B · Chandler dog fear
C · Ross states obsession
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Every scene

22 scenes · our breakdown
1 · Monica and Chandler's apartment · act1Game introduction and first attempts

Chandler introduces a states-naming game, and Monica, Rachel, Phoebe, and Joey take turns playing.

00:02–01:45obsession · humiliation
2 · Monica and Chandler's apartment · act1Tag not coming and Ross brags

Rachel reveals Tag isn't coming due to his girlfriend, and Ross brags about his state knowledge.

01:45–01:58obsession · humiliation
3 · Monica and Chandler's apartment · act1Ross bets no dinner on states

Ross bets he can name all fifty states before dinner, or else he won't eat.

01:58–03:12bet · obsession
5 ▸ 04:16
5 · Monica and Chandler's apartment · act1Phoebe's moving bag and dog reveal

Phoebe's bag moves, revealing she has a dog, which she claims is knitting.

04:16–04:34lie · secret_exposed
7 ▸ 04:44
7 · Monica and Chandler's apartment · act1Chandler's allergic reaction lie

Chandler claims he's allergic to dogs, but Phoebe reveals the dog has been there for days.

04:44–05:53lie · secret_exposed
9 ▸ 06:17
9 · Monica and Chandler's apartment · act1Dog Hidden in Phoebe's Room

Phoebe hides the dog in her room, but it barks, revealing its location.

06:17–06:26lie · avoidance
10 ▸ 06:26
10 · Monica and Chandler's apartment · act1Chandler Admits Fear of Dogs

Chandler admits he hates dogs, not because of allergies but due to fear.

06:26–07:50confession · secret_exposed
11 ▸ 07:50
11 · Monica and Chandler's apartment · act1Chandler's dog fear explained

Chandler elaborates on his fear of dogs, comparing it to Ross not liking ice cream.

07:50–09:05confession
12 · Monica and Chandler's apartment · act1Ross struggles and Rachel asks advice

Ross struggles with the states game, and Rachel asks the group when to make a move on Tag.

09:05–09:45seduction · obsession
13 · Monica and Chandler's apartment · act1Joey's moo point and Monica's advice

Joey introduces the concept of a 'moo point,' and Monica advises Rachel to be Tag's friend.

09:45–10:54misunderstanding · seduction
14 · Terrace of Monica and Chandler's apartment · act1Rachel and Tag Talk on Terrace

Rachel and Tag have a heartfelt conversation on the terrace about love and relationships.

10:54–11:57confession · seduction
15 · Terrace of Monica and Chandler's apartment · act1Joey reveals Rachel's crush

Joey accidentally reveals Rachel likes Tag, leading to an awkward explanation.

11:57–12:21secret_exposed · misunderstanding
16 · Terrace of Monica and Chandler's apartment · act1Rachel Confesses and Tag's Car Stolen

Rachel confesses her crush on Tag, but Tag sees his car being stolen and runs off.

12:21–14:30confession · pursuit
17 · Monica and Chandler's apartment · act2Dog Sneaked Back into Apartment

Monica and Phoebe sneak the dog back into the apartment, hiding it from Chandler.

14:30–14:37scheme
18 · Monica and Chandler's apartment · act2Ross Distracted and Chandler Blocked

Ross tries to show his state list, but Monica and Phoebe keep Chandler away from the bedroom.

14:37–15:05avoidance · obsession
19 · Monica and Chandler's apartment · act2Ross lies about Monica crying

Ross tells Chandler that Monica is crying over the dog, preventing Chandler from entering the bedroom.

15:05–16:05lie
20 · Monica and Chandler's apartment · act2Chandler decides to bring dog back

Chandler decides to bring the dog back to make Monica happy, despite his fear.

16:05–16:37pursuit · avoidance
21 · Monica and Chandler's apartment · act2Ross Struggles and Joey Helps

Ross continues to struggle with the states game, and Joey points out he made up Utah.

16:37–17:27obsession · humiliation
22 · Monica and Chandler's apartment · act2Dog Returns and Chandler Searches

Monica brings the dog back, but Chandler is at Ross's looking for it, causing confusion.

17:27–17:51misunderstanding · coincidence
23 · Monica and Chandler's apartment · act2Chandler thinks dog escaped

Chandler returns and says the dog escaped from Ross's apartment, but the dog is actually back.

17:51–19:37lie
24 · Monica and Chandler's apartment · act3Tag returns and they kiss

Tag returns from the police station, and he and Rachel kiss, resolving their romantic tension.

19:37–21:50confession · seduction
25 · Monica and Chandler's apartment · act3Ross finishes states and eats turkey

Ross finally names all fifty states, but Chandler points out he listed Nevada twice, and Ross eats anyway.

21:50–21:54obsession · comeuppance
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Episode facts

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Aired
2000-11-23
Overall
#154
Writers
Patty Lin
Director
Kevin S. Bright
Viewers
16.57M (US)
Pace
117 words/min · 111 questions

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Chandler Bing232 episodes · drives 527 scenes
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Monica Geller232 episodes · drives 572 scenes
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Rachel Greene232 episodes · drives 552 scenes
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Phoebe Buffay232 episodes · drives 425 scenes
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Joey Tribbiani232 episodes · drives 536 scenes
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Ross Geller232 episodes · drives 707 scenes
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Tag Jones9 episodes · drives 2 scenes
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Elizabeth Stevens16 episodes · drives 2 scenes