S07E08 · EP 154
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22 scenes · our breakdownChandler introduces a states-naming game, and Monica, Rachel, Phoebe, and Joey take turns playing.
00:02–01:45obsession · humiliationRachel reveals Tag isn't coming due to his girlfriend, and Ross brags about his state knowledge.
01:45–01:58obsession · humiliationRoss bets he can name all fifty states before dinner, or else he won't eat.
01:58–03:12bet · obsession
5 ▸ 04:16Phoebe's bag moves, revealing she has a dog, which she claims is knitting.
04:16–04:34lie · secret_exposed
7 ▸ 04:44Chandler claims he's allergic to dogs, but Phoebe reveals the dog has been there for days.
04:44–05:53lie · secret_exposed
9 ▸ 06:17Phoebe hides the dog in her room, but it barks, revealing its location.
06:17–06:26lie · avoidance
10 ▸ 06:26Chandler admits he hates dogs, not because of allergies but due to fear.
06:26–07:50confession · secret_exposed
11 ▸ 07:50Chandler elaborates on his fear of dogs, comparing it to Ross not liking ice cream.
07:50–09:05confessionRoss struggles with the states game, and Rachel asks the group when to make a move on Tag.
09:05–09:45seduction · obsessionJoey introduces the concept of a 'moo point,' and Monica advises Rachel to be Tag's friend.
09:45–10:54misunderstanding · seductionRachel and Tag have a heartfelt conversation on the terrace about love and relationships.
10:54–11:57confession · seductionJoey accidentally reveals Rachel likes Tag, leading to an awkward explanation.
11:57–12:21secret_exposed · misunderstandingRachel confesses her crush on Tag, but Tag sees his car being stolen and runs off.
12:21–14:30confession · pursuitMonica and Phoebe sneak the dog back into the apartment, hiding it from Chandler.
14:30–14:37schemeRoss tries to show his state list, but Monica and Phoebe keep Chandler away from the bedroom.
14:37–15:05avoidance · obsessionRoss tells Chandler that Monica is crying over the dog, preventing Chandler from entering the bedroom.
15:05–16:05lieChandler decides to bring the dog back to make Monica happy, despite his fear.
16:05–16:37pursuit · avoidanceRoss continues to struggle with the states game, and Joey points out he made up Utah.
16:37–17:27obsession · humiliationMonica brings the dog back, but Chandler is at Ross's looking for it, causing confusion.
17:27–17:51misunderstanding · coincidenceChandler returns and says the dog escaped from Ross's apartment, but the dog is actually back.
17:51–19:37lieTag returns from the police station, and he and Rachel kiss, resolving their romantic tension.
19:37–21:50confession · seductionRoss finally names all fifty states, but Chandler points out he listed Nevada twice, and Ross eats anyway.
21:50–21:54obsession · comeuppanceSame DNA
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Wikipedia · Wikidata- Aired
- 2000-11-23
- Overall
- #154
- Writers
- Patty Lin
- Director
- Kevin S. Bright
- Viewers
- 16.57M (US)
- Pace
- 117 words/min · 111 questions