S08E18 · EP 188
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17 scenes · 3 threadsStory threads over runtime
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17 scenes · our breakdownMonica asks to give the anniversary toast, hoping to make her parents cry like Ross does.
00:02–02:15lieMonica works on her toast, including dead relatives and pets to evoke tears.
02:15–03:10scheme
3 ▸ 03:10Phoebe introduces her new boyfriend Parker, who is overly enthusiastic and annoys everyone.
03:10–04:28social_rule_violation
4 ▸ 04:28Ross and Rachel's parents tell them they told friends they are married.
04:28–04:51lie
5 ▸ 04:51Guests give Ross and Rachel wedding gifts, forcing them to play along with the lie.
04:51–07:30lieThe friends make fun of Parker, and Phoebe catches them.
07:30–08:52petty_grievance
7 ▸ 08:52Ross and Rachel create a fantasy wedding story for the guests.
08:52–10:02lie
8 ▸ 10:02Parker's constant enthusiasm drives Phoebe crazy as he insists she try an oyster.
10:02–10:38social_rule_violationMonica practices her toast and Rachel adds more wedding details.
10:38–10:44schemeRoss tells a touching story about proposing to Rachel at the planetarium.
10:44–12:50liePhoebe admits Parker is driving her crazy, but then tries to defend him.
12:50–14:31misunderstandingMonica gives her anniversary toast, which falls flat.
14:31–14:51humiliationMonica's toast becomes increasingly ridiculous as she tries to make her parents cry.
14:51–16:07humiliationRoss gives a brief, heartfelt toast that makes his parents cry.
16:07–17:19comeuppance
15 ▸ 17:19Parker and Phoebe argue, and Parker breaks up with her after she asks him to be less happy.
17:19–19:35breakupRoss and Rachel talk about the fake proposal, and Rachel learns it was real.
21:06–21:50confessionRoss comforts Monica after her failed toast, making her cry.
21:50–21:54Same DNA
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Wikipedia · Wikidata- Aired
- 2002-03-28
- Overall
- #188
- Writers
- Mark Kunerth (teleplay) · Peter Tibbals (story)
- Director
- Gary Halvorson
- Viewers
- 22.05M (US)
- Pace
- 123 words/min · 103 questions