Friends

Episodes

Season 3 · 25 episodes

• E1 The One with the Princess Leia Fantasy
  Sep 16, 1996 22 min

  Monica suffers from insomnia and depression following her breakup with Richard. Joey struggles to accept Chandler and Janice's relationship. Ross confides in Rachel about one of his fantasies.

• E2 The One Where No One's Ready
  Sep 26, 1996 22 min

  A stressed Ross desperately and insistently tries to get the rest of the gang ready for a black tie event at the museum, while Joey and Chandler clash over personal belongings and personal space.

• E3 The One with the Jam
  Oct 3, 1996 22 min

  Phoebe dates a man who thinks she is her twin sister. Monica uses her free time to make jam in an effort to get over Richard and considers insemination through a sperm bank.

• E4 The One with the Metaphorical Tunnel
  Oct 10, 1996 22 min

  Chandler tries to get over his fear of commitment. Phoebe poses as Joey's agent after she forgets to tell him about an audition. Ross panics after seeing Ben play with a Barbie doll and tries to convince him to play with more manly toys.

• E5 The One with Frank Jr.
  Oct 17, 1996 22 min

  Phoebe's half-brother visits, but they have trouble bonding. Joey attempts to build an entertainment center. Ross is challenged to name the five celebrities he'd like to sleep with most.

• E6 The One with the Flashback
  Oct 31, 1996 22 min

  When Janice asks the gang if any of them have ever slept together, the friends flash back to three years earlier.

• E7 The One with the Race Car Bed
  Nov 7, 1996 22 min

  Monica buys a new bed from Janice's soon-to-be-ex-husband, but the wrong one is delivered. Rachel's attempts to have her father and Ross bond. Joey gets a job teaching a soap opera acting class.

• E8 The One with the Giant Poking Device
  Nov 14, 1996 22 min

  Chandler is devastated after Joey tells him he saw Janice kissing her ex-husband. Monica accidentally bumps Ben's head. Phoebe is paranoid about going to the dentist.

• E9 The One with the Football
  Nov 21, 1996 22 min

  Old sibling rivalry between Monica and Ross resurfaces and postpones Thanksgiving dinner when the gang decide to play a game of "touch" football.

• E10 The One Where Rachel Quits
  Dec 12, 1996 22 min

  Rachel makes a rash decision after Gunther tells her she needs to be retrained. Phoebe tries to help Joey when he gets a job selling Christmas trees. And Ross accidentally breaks a girl's leg and tries to make it up to her.

• E11 The One Where Chandler Can't Remember Which Sister
  Jan 9, 1997 22 min

  Ross is suspicious about Rachel's possible job offer from a good-looking stranger. And a drunken Chandler fools around with one of Joey's sisters, but can't remember which one.

• E12 The One with All the Jealousy
  Jan 16, 1997 22 min

  Ross becomes jealous of Mark. After Joey lies on his resume, he is forced to teach a dance to a Broadway cast. Monica dates a busboy who hates Americans.

• E13 The One Where Monica and Richard Are Just Friends
  Jan 30, 1997 22 min

  Monica's willpower is tested when she runs into Richard. Joey agrees to read Little Women while Rachel agrees to read The Shining. Phoebe's athletic date has a problem with his shorts.

• E14 The One with Phoebe's Ex-Partner
  Feb 6, 1997 22 min

  Phoebe is reunited with her former singing partner. Chandler dates a woman with a prosthetic leg. Rachel's new job continues to put a strain on her relationship with Ross.

• E15 The One Where Ross and Rachel Take A Break (1)
  Feb 13, 1997 22 min

  Ross seeks solace at a party after a bitter fight with Rachel. Phoebe dates a diplomat who needs an interpreter to communicate with her.

• E16 The One with the Morning After (2)
  Feb 20, 1997 22 min

  Ross is guilt-ridden and tries to prevent Rachel from learning about what he did. When she finds out anyway, they have a fight. The other four friends are trapped in Monica's bedroom, forced to listen in.

• E17 The One Without the Ski Trip
  Mar 6, 1997 22 min

  Ross and Rachel compete to spend time with their friends following their break-up.

• E18 The One with the Hypnosis Tape
  Mar 13, 1997 22 min

  Monica agrees to a date with one of her restaurant customers. Phoebe's half-brother visits and announces he is getting married. Chandler uses a hypnosis tape to quit smoking, with surprising results.

• E19 The One with the Tiny T-Shirt
  Mar 27, 1997 22 min

  Rachel goes on her first date after splitting from Ross. Joey develops a crush on his costar. Monica continues to date Pete, even though she is still not attracted to him.

• E20 The One with the Dollhouse
  Apr 10, 1997 22 min

  Rachel regrets setting up Chandler with her boss, Joanna. Monica's aunt dies and leaves her an antique dollhouse.

• E21 The One with the Chick and the Duck
  Apr 17, 1997 22 min

  Monica considers a dream job in Pete's new restaurant. Joey buys Chandler an unusual pet. Ross makes a sacrifice for Rachel.

• E22 The One with the Screamer
  Apr 24, 1997 22 min

  At the premiere of Joey's big play; Ross concludes that Rachel's date is insane. Joey gets upset when Kate is offered a job in Los Angeles. Phoebe is placed on hold by her phone company.

• E23 The One with Ross's Thing
  May 1, 1997 22 min

  Afflicted with a mysterious skin condition, Ross seeks medical help. Phoebe can't decide between two guys. Monica can't decide what to do about Pete when she thinks he is going to propose.

• E24 The One with the Ultimate Fighting Champion
  May 8, 1997 22 min

  Pete wants to become the Ultimate Fighting Champion, but Monica struggles to support him. Chandler has a problem with his new boss. Phoebe sets Ross up on a date.

• E25 The One at the Beach
  May 15, 1997 22 min

  The gang goes to the beach and Phoebe meets a family friend with links to her past. Ross discovers that Rachel still loves him and must choose between her and Bonnie.