S09E22 · EP 216
Episode DNA
18 scenes · 4 threadsStory threads over runtime
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18 scenes · our breakdownJoey volunteers Rachel to shop with Charlie while Phoebe needs a dress for a party.
00:01–02:46scheme · avoidanceDr. Connelly tells Monica and Chandler they are both infertile and discusses options.
02:46–04:03humiliation · dealRoss announces he is up for keynote speaker at a paleontology conference.
04:03–05:09schemeChandler tells Ross about fertility options including sperm donors.
05:09–06:25misunderstanding · humiliationRoss explains his research to Professor Sherman who falls asleep.
06:25–07:28humiliation · escalationPhoebe, Rachel, and Charlie shop for clothes while Rachel feels jealous.
07:28–08:54avoidance · schemeRachel admits to Phoebe she has a crush on Joey in the dressing room.
08:54–10:22confession · secret_exposedChandler introduces Zack as a potential sperm donor to Monica.
10:22–11:53scheme · dealRachel and Phoebe panic that Charlie heard Rachel's confession about Joey.
11:53–12:47eavesdropping · misunderstandingRoss calls Joey for help with the sleeping professor and the keynote speaker situation.
12:47–13:59humiliationMonica and Chandler ask Zack invasive health questions about his family.
13:59–16:00interrogation · social_rule_violationCharlie confronts Rachel and Phoebe, believing Phoebe has a crush on Joey.
16:00–17:32misunderstanding · secret_exposedRoss trips and falls into Professor Sherman's lap, waking him and getting the keynote job.
17:32–18:26coincidence · comeuppanceJoey compliments Phoebe's outfit before she goes to the party.
18:26–19:18schemePhoebe meets David on the street and they decide to get a drink together.
19:18–21:25coincidenceZack leaves Monica and Chandler's apartment after the uncomfortable dinner.
21:25–22:09social_rule_violation · humiliation
17 ▸ 22:09Monica and Chandler decide to adopt a baby instead of using a sperm donor.
22:09–24:32deal · confessionZack apologizes to Chandler at work for the awkward dinner.
24:32–24:36social_rule_violationSame DNA
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Wikipedia · Wikidata- Aired
- 2003-05-08
- Overall
- #216
- Writers
- Andrew Reich & Ted Cohen
- Director
- Ben Weiss
- Viewers
- 19.55M (US)
- Pace
- 124 words/min · 109 questions