Season 3, Episode 13

The One Where Monica and Richard Are Just Friends

8.2/ 10January 30, 199723 min

Monica's willpower is tested when she runs into Richard at the video store. Rachel agrees to read The Shining if Joey reads Little Women. Phoebe's athletic date has a problem with short shorts.

Directed by
Robby Benson
Written by
Michael Borkow

Guest stars

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