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The One in Vegas (1)

Season 5, Episode 23, Aired May 20, 1999

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Chandler decides the only way to mend his friendship with Joey is to fly out to Vegas and visit him. Phoebe is determined not to be left out on another adventure, so everyone winds up going. Trouble is in the water, however, when Chandler finds out that Monica had lunch with Richard.moreless

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James Paradise

The Casino Boss
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Baillie Gerstein

The Tourist
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Lisa Jamie Cash

The Flight Attendant

Jennifer Aniston

Rachel Green
Courteney Cox

Monica Geller
Lisa Kudrow

Phoebe Buffay
Matt LeBlanc

Joey Tribbiani
Matthew Perry

Chandler Bing
David Schwimmer

Ross Geller

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Season five finale, part one.

8.5

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By Canogaparkcindy, Apr 10, 2009

Monica sees Richard!? I think I would have to put that in the revealing category. Although this episode was also silly. I think I will definitely stick to revealing. I love how Rachel walks around the house naked & Ross gets the wrong signal. Anyways I like how Phoebe tries to make Vegas better than London. Phoebe is overall hilarious. the sad part of the episode is that Chandler & Monica's anniversary plans go awry when she see Richard for lunch. I know I would have a problem with that, and then seeing my girlfriend gambling and being happy after the plans go awry. Love the cliffhanger!moreless
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"Everyone you lurk, I'm gonna lurk right behind you, and I'll be on your ass every hour of every day... until Monday... 'cause that's when I leave. When do you leave?"-Pheobemoreless

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By efc1991, Jan 17, 2008

Monica has lunch with Richard but doesn't want to tell Chandler. The gang goes to Vegas to see Joey. Rachel wanders her apartment naked. Phoebe and Joey get thrown out of a casino. Chandler and Monica contemplate marriage, and almost go through with ituntil they see a drunken, newly married Ross and Rachel leave the chapel. Oky this is a review for both of the Vegas episodes which is probably the best episode of Friends outside of New York, I love this episode it is so funny every characters storylines are great from Ross and Rachel on the plane to Pheobe gambling and Joey's hand twin also Chandler and Monica nearly getting married is great, I just love this episode.moreless
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a very funny episode one of my favourite.

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By simpfan90210, Apr 27, 2007

Chandler decides the only way to mend his friendship with Joey is to fly out to Vegas and visit him but he is working in the casino that they arrive at. Phoebe is determined not to be left out on another adventure, so everyone winds up going when it was supposed to be mon and chands anaVEGASry. and all is fine untill Chandler finds out that Monica had lunch with Richard and is upset. ross and rachael could not make it to vegas so had to fly out the next day. lol a very good episode. ha ha lol lol.moreless
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Everyone head to Las Vegas. Chandler is angry when he hears about Monica going to eat with Richard.

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By Black_Grace, Mar 07, 2007

Funny, Awesome and a great episode! Joey forgives Chandler as soon as he doesn't want him to visit him. The plane part with Phoebe, Chandler and Monica was funny and then Phoebe says sorry about Richard and Chandler is like what?! Chandler was so angry! He doesn't even care that he was right about the thing with Joey and he and Monica have their first fight. I don't know why I thought that it was a year they have been dating awile back. Ross can be so dumb but funny sometimes when he thinks Rachel wants to have sex with him. The part when Rachel and Ross were embarrsing each was great and Ross got her good at the end.moreless
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Monica and Chandler fight, Phoebe gambles, Joey finds a hand twin, and Ross and Rachel humiliate each other.

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By madison1314, Aug 03, 2006

This is a classic Friends episode where Ross and Rachel humiliate each other on the plane after Ross thinks Rachel is trying to seduce him and embarasses himself. Phoebe tries to make the trip to Vegas better than the trip to London and gets kicked out of the casino for stealing from a lurker. Joey mets his hand twin and tries to get the twin to help him make some money, and Monica and Chandler fight over Monica's lunch with Richard on their anniversary. Overall, this makes for a very good episode.moreless
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- Goof: When Chandler is looking for Monica and finds her playing craps, he makes a sad face. After the shot cuts to Monica, the exact same clip of Chandler's sad face is used.
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- Continuity: Chandler says that if he won $5,000 he would join a gym and build up his upper body. But we already know that he and Ross both have gym memberships and can't bring themselves to quit.
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- Trivia: When Joey rings Phoebe to find out his ATM pin number, she reminds him it is 5639. When using the letters that correspond to the numbers, it spells Joey.
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QUOTES (11)
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- Joey: (On the Phone) Hey Pheebs! Listen, uh, can you do me a favor? I forgot the pin number to my ATM card. Can you get it for me? Phoebe: Sure! Where is it? Joey: Uh, I scratched it on the ATM machine down on the corner. Phoebe: Oh! So you're 5639? Joey: That's it! Thanks Pheebs.
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- Chandler: (To Joey dressed as a Trojan warrior) Love your condoms, my man!
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- Rachel: (About dropping her robe) Oh, look what happened. Rachel: (Thinking) Check me out. I'm in my kitchen ... naked. I'm picking up an orange. I'm naked. I'm lighting the candles. Naked ... and carefully.
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- Monica: Okay. You can not tell Chandler. Okay? But I ran into Richard. Phoebe: Which Richard? Monica: The Richard. Phoebe: Richard Simmons? Oh, my God! Monica: No, my ex- boyfriend Richard. You know, the tall guy, mustache. Phoebe: Okay, that actually makes more sense. How was it?
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- Phoebe: You know Monica, you had a minor set back in your relationship with Chandler. Big deal! It's only Chandler. (Monica gives her a death glare) I am so sorry.
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- Monica: (About seeing Richard) I'm sorry, next time I absolutely will tell you. Chandler: Next time? There's not going to be a next time, you cannot see him ever again. Monica: I cannot see him? I mean you can't tell me what to do. Chandler: That's so funny, because I think I just did!
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- Chandler: (To Joey) Y'know, if I won $5,000 I'd join a gym, y'know build up my upper body and hit Richard from behind with a stick! (Mimics it)
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- Phoebe: This place is so much better than London! Okay? This lady dressed like Cleopatra gave me a coupon, 99 cent steak and lobster dinner. Huh! Monica: Phoebe, you don't eat animals. Phoebe: For 99 cents, I'd eat you.
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- Rachel: No! Phoebe just because I'm alone doesn't mean I wanna walk around naked. I mean, you live alone, you don't walk around naked. Phoebe: Uh-huh! Why do you think it takes me so long to answer the door?
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- Monica: It's almost our anniversary! Chandler: I know. Can you believe it? One year ago today I was just your annoying friend Chandler. Phoebe: Awww! Now you're just my annoying friend Chandler.
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- Phoebe: (About Monica and Chandler) Oh, I can't believe you guys lasted a whole year! Monica: I know. Phoebe: Wow! I owe Rachel 20 bucks! Monica: What? Phoebe: On a totally different bet.
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- International Episode Titles: Czech Republic: Stalo se v Las Vegas (It Happened in Las Vegas)
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- This is one of the few two-part episodes. These episodes were originally aired in their entirety, but written to be aired separately in syndication. These episodes are: "The One with Two Parts (1)" "The One with Two Parts (2)" "The One After the Super Bowl (1)" "The One After the Super Bowl (2)" "The One Where Ross and Rachel Take a Break (1)" "The One with the Morning After (2)" "The One with Ross's Wedding (1)" "The One with Ross's Wedding (2)" "The One In Vegas (1)" "The One In Vegas (2)" "The One with Rachel's Sister (1)" "The One Where Chandler Can't Cry (2)" "The One That Could Have Been (1)" "The One That Could Have Been (2)" "The One with the Proposal (1)" "The One with the Proposal (2)" "The One with Chandler and Monica's Wedding (1)" "The One with Chandler and Monica's Wedding (2)" "The One Where Rachel Has a Baby (1)" "The One Where Rachel Has a Baby (2)" "The One in Barbados (1)" "The One in Barbados (2)" "The Last One (1)" "The Last One (2)"
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- This episode is one of the few titles that doesn't begin with "The One Where..." or "The One With..." These episodes are: "The One After the Super Bowl (1)" "The One After the Super Bowl (2)" "The One At the Beach" "The One Hundredth" "The One in Vegas (1)" "The One in Vegas (2)" "The One After Vegas" "The One On the Last Night" "The One That Could Have Been (1)" "The One That Could Have Been (2)" "The One After "I Do"" "The One in Barbados (1)" "The One in Barbados (2)" "The One After Joey and Rachel Kiss" "The Last One (1)" "The Last One (2)"
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- This is the only time throughout all ten seasons the Central Perk set was taken down. It was turned into Caesar's Palace for this episode.
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- Music: "For The Love of Money" by The O'Jays "Love to Love You Baby" by Donna Summer "Danke Schoen" by Wayne Newton "It's Not Unusual" by Tom Jones
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- Jennifer Aniston did the entire naked sequence herself.
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- This episode runs 23:25 on DVD (a typical sitcom runs about 22:00).
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- Chandler: What was that? Joey: Aw, Entertainment Tonight. Entertainment Tonight is a tabloid news show syndicated by CBS.
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- Phoebe: Monica had lunch with Richard. Joey: Dawson? Richard Dawson is an American actor and game show host known primarily for hosting The Family Feud.
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- Chandler: Love your condoms, my man. Chandler was referring to the famous ad campaign for Trojan condoms, in which a man is dressed in a similar outfit.
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- Phoebe: This lady dressed like Cleopatra gave me this coupon. Cleopatra, a famous ancient ruler of Egypt, has been the topic of numerous books and movies.
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- Phoebe: Richard Simmons? Oh my God! Richard Simmons is a fitness expert who has a line of workout videos and is known for his humor and flamboyant personality.
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