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Phoebe's bachelorette party features a rather unexpected surprise when the stripper shows up. Joey is on Pyramid. Chandler and Ross flash back to 1987 to reflect on a pact they made when they were in college. Add a recap »

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Writers:: David Crane Marta Kauffman

Director:: Kevin S. Bright

Stars:: Jennifer Aniston (Rachel Green); Courteney Cox (Monica Geller-Bing); Lisa Kudrow (Phoebe Buffay); Matt LeBlanc (Joey Tribbiani); Matthew Perry (Chandler Bing); David Schwimmer (Ross Geller)

Guest Star:: Ellen Pompeo (Missy Goldberg); Gregory Jbara (Gene); Cyndi Martino (Henrietta); Matthew Mullany (Stage Manager); Kimberley Davies (Adrienne Turner); Ryan Carlberg (Pizza Delivery Boy)

Goof: When Monica collapses onto the beanbag chair at the very end of the episode, we can see the bottom of her fat suit below the hem of her skirt. edit »
Continuity: This episode confirms the fact that Chandler and Rachel met in 1987 at the Geller's house for Thanksgiving, as seen in "The One with the Thanksgiving Flashbacks". The flashback seen in this episode is also from 1987, and Monica is still mad at Chandler for calling her fat. edit »

According to the credits, Officer Good Body's real name is Roy. edit »
Courteney Cox-Arquette was pregnant during the filming of this episode. It is visible, especially in her face, that she gained weight from her real-life pregnancy. She also wears larger clothes to try to disguise this. On June 13th, 2004 Courteney and her husband David Arquette welcomed the birth of their daughter Coco Riley Arquette. edit »
This episode runs 30:14 on DVD (a typical sitcom runs about 22:00). edit »
Danny DeVito received an Emmy nomination for Guest Actor for his work in this episode. edit »
When Ross is trying to explain who people are at the reunion he mentions Michael Schloff, a nod to the writer of the series theme tune. He also mention Jeffrey Klarik, who, is series co-creator, David Crane's partner and, would later create CBS sitcom, The Class, along with David Crane. edit »

(The category is Types of Trees)
Gene: Oak, maple, elm, birch...
Joey: Uh, I dunno. Types of trees?
(The category is Spanish Words)
Gene: Uh, buenos dias, enchilada, por favor...
Joey: Oh, I'm sorry, I don't know any Spanish words.
(The category is Things that Burn)
Gene: Wow. A match. A candle.
Joey: Things that go "tssst" when you put them out!
Gene: A torch. A bonfire. Uh, your pee!
Joey: Things that burn!
(The category is What a Dog Might Say)
Gene: "I'd like to go for a walk." "Scratch my belly."
Joey: Dude, I think you're losing it.
Gene: "I have fur." "I like to bark."
Joey: Oh, oh, oh, what a dog says!
(The category is Pizza Toppings)
Gene: Pepperoni...
Joey: Pizza toppings! Next!
(The category is Supermodels)
Gene: Cindy Crawford. Uh, Christie Brinkley. Heidi Klum. Claudia Schiffer.
Joey: Oh, uh, uh...
Gene: Christie Turlington. Uh, Kate Moss.
Joey: Girls Chandler could never get!
(The time runs out)
Gene: (Irritated) Supermodels!
Joey: Where? edit »
Missy: Well, Chandler and I used to make out. A lot.
Ross: You did?
Missy: Yeah. We'd go to the science lab after hours.
Ross: (Angrily) And on my turf?! edit »
Ross: Do you remember my roommate Chandler Bing?
Missy: Sure, he was in your "band." (Air quotes band)
Ross: It's been sixteen years but the air quotes still hurt. edit »
Ross: Hey, remember how scary it used to be going up to girls in college?
Chandler: Your hands are shaking.
Ross: I know, and I can't stop sweating. edit »
Chandler: (To Missy) You know, our band is playing on Friday.
Ross: Yeah, yeah. You should come check us out. We're called "Way! No Way!"
Missy: No way!
Chandler and Ross: Way! edit »

Donny: She'll be playing with star of General Hospital, Leslie Charleson!

Leslie Charleson is actually the star of General Hospital. General Hospital is the longest running soap opera, as it debuted on April 1, 1963 and continues today. edit »

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The Bottom Line: "Series classic"
An episode that never fails to cheer me up. ...Continue »
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The Bottom Line: "Another great installment"
One of the best episodes. There are great guest stars, flashbacks to the days when Monica was fat and Rachel has a big nose, Joey on a game show, which couldn't not be funny, Phoebe has a bachelorette party and its an extended length episode! Fabulous! ...Continue »
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The Bottom Line: "Tearjerker"
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The Bottom Line: "Series classic"
Hilariously FRIENDS! ...Continue »
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The Bottom Line: "Exactly why I watch this series"
funniest one this season ...Continue »
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