S08E06 · EP 176
Episode DNA
21 scenes · 4 threadsStory threads over runtime
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21 scenes · our breakdown
1 ▸ 00:02Monica and Chandler announce a Halloween party, requiring costumes, with Ross and Joey discussing an unnamed girl.
00:02–01:59scheme · social_rule_violation
2 ▸ 01:59Phoebe runs into Ursula, who is getting married, and invites her to the party.
01:59–03:10coincidence · scheme
3 ▸ 03:10Rachel tries to give candy to kids but fails by boring them with fashion talk.
03:10–04:23social_rule_violation · misunderstanding
4 ▸ 04:23Chandler complains about his pink bunny costume, while Phoebe and Monica discuss it.
04:23–05:03humiliation · petty_grievance
5 ▸ 05:03Rachel gives all candy to a girl who says she loves her, then Monica asks for more.
05:03–06:22social_rule_violation · impersonation
6 ▸ 06:22Ross arrives in a potato costume with antennas, making Chandler feel better about his bunny.
06:22–07:19humiliationPhoebe meets Eric, who mistakes her for Ursula and slaps her butt, leading to awkward introductions.
07:19–07:43misunderstanding · social_rule_violationEric talks about Ursula's supposed teaching and Peace Corps work, which Phoebe knows are lies.
07:43–08:55lie · secret_exposed
9 ▸ 08:55Monica and Phoebe argue about who would win in a fight, with Joey giving his opinion.
08:55–09:46rivalry · petty_grievance
10 ▸ 09:46Monica teases Phoebe about having a crush on Eric, which Phoebe denies.
09:46–10:33misunderstanding · seduction
11 ▸ 10:33Rachel runs out of candy and money, so she starts writing checks for trick-or-treaters.
10:33–10:38scheme · social_rule_violation
12 ▸ 10:38Mona arrives and Ross impresses her with his Spud-nik costume.
10:38–12:15coincidence · seduction
13 ▸ 12:15Ursula tells Eric about their shared Peace Corps and teaching experiences, which are all lies.
12:15–12:34lie · secret_exposed
14 ▸ 12:34Monica and Phoebe think Ross is stronger, prompting Chandler to challenge Ross to arm-wrestle.
12:34–13:45rivalry · bet
15 ▸ 13:45Rachel fights with a boy over money instead of candy.
13:45–14:43social_rule_violation · escalationPhoebe calls Ursula a liar, and Ursula admits she's been lying to Eric for fun.
15:53–16:08lie · confessionRoss and Chandler arm-wrestle for a long time, with Chandler eventually letting Ross win.
16:08–17:51rivalry · dealRoss wins the match, and Ursula leaves her purse, which Phoebe examines.
17:51–18:05coincidence · secret_exposedPhoebe shows Eric evidence that Ursula is lying, leading to their breakup.
18:05–20:11secret_exposed · betrayal
21 ▸ 20:11Rachel tells Joey she's awful with children, and he tries to reassure her.
20:11–21:51confession · misunderstandingChandler tells Monica he let Ross win, but she doesn't believe him, so he arm-wrestles her.
21:51–21:55misunderstanding · humiliationSame DNA
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Wikipedia · Wikidata- Aired
- 2001-11-01
- Overall
- #176
- Writers
- Mark Kunerth
- Director
- Gary Halvorson
- Viewers
- 26.96M (US)
- Pace
- 114 words/min · 92 questions