The One Where Phoebe Hates PBS

Season 5, Episode 4, Aired
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Joey lands a job with a PBS telethon, which ignites an old hatred Phoebe has towards the network. Meanwhile, Monica tries to convince Rachel that she's dating someone from work to hide her relationship with Chandler.
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  • Ross has to choose.

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    By Canogaparkcindy, Apr 09, 2009 Report Abuse
    Finally Emily reprises her role, and is shown in one scene. I would dump that ho in a second if she asked me to stop speaking to one of my best friends. I love how Ross resorts to an eight ball to solve his problems, and Phoebe believes in the eight ball. I also like the part when Rachel walks in on Monica "getting ready" for Chandler. The best part would have to be when Joey got in a fight with the telathon guy. And Phoebe tries to find a good selfless deed but cannot find a single thing until the end but then was proved wrong soon after that. I Love this episode!!! Great cliffhanger!moreless

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  • Pretty funny, but average for a Friends episode.

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    By Johnny2544, Jul 01, 2007 Report Abuse
    This episode is very funny and though its not classic or anything, it is certainly worth the watch. Honestly, I just watched the episode not long ago and can't remember that many details about it for some reason. The whole bit about Joey thinking he is going to host the telethon is really funny. He even gets into a fight with another phone operator which made me laugh. Also, in this episode Chandler and Monica continue to think of ways to cover up their relationship. Chandler says the reason he brought champagne to Monica's house is that his office "finally got wrinkle-free fax paper". Overall, an average episode with some very funny parts.moreless

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  • a good episode

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    By simpfan90210, Apr 27, 2007 Report Abuse
    Joey lands a job with a PBS telethon but is in the back and hardly has any air time., which ignites an old hatred Phoebe has towards the network because sesame street never replied 2 her letters after her mom died. and also joey says there is no selfless good deed and pheobe intends to prove him wrong and in the end donates to pbs because she hates them, and joey gets a lot of air time. Meanwhile, Monica tries to convince Rachel that she's dating someone from work to hide her relationship with Chandler. a very good episode indeed.moreless

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    By Andrew0000, Apr 16, 2007 Report Abuse
    A great episode, with a really interessting storyline and a good and funny cast. And like all episodes it has it's great wave in the storyline and a good cliff hanger at the end. A great episode, with a really interessting storyline and a good and funny cast. And like all episodes it has it's great wave in the storyline and a good cliff hanger at the end. A great episode, with a really interessting storyline and a good and funny cast. And like all episodes it has it's great wave in the storyline and a good cliff hanger at the end.moreless

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  • Joey lands a job with PBS telethon which has Phoebe towards the network. Monica tells Rachel that she is dating someone from work to hide her relationship with Chandler. Ross finally hears from Emily.moreless

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    By Black_Grace, Feb 15, 2007 Report Abuse
    Good episode. Monica and Chandler still on their secret relationship no one knows about. Joey is like so desperate for a job and doesnt even know that he has to be on the phone and not t.v. Haha. I like the part when the gang calles Joey and he says if he is on t.v. and they say no so he puts his hand over so you can see his hand on t.v. The part was great. Emily must really hate Rachel then or unless she is jealous! Joey really wants to be on the t.v. and he is when he tackles that guy on t.v. and when Phoebe donates 200 dollars.moreless

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    • Goof: When Susan and Ben come in, they knock. Why would Susan knock at her own apartment? Edit
    • Goof: At the beginning of the episode when Rachel is going into Monica's room, she is wearing closed-toe heels. However, when Rachel bursts out after seeing Monica waiting for Chandler, she is wearing open-toe heels. Edit
    • Continuity: Ross's year of birth is inconsistent. In "The Pilot", (1994) Ross says he is 26, implying he was born in 1967. Also, in "The One Where Monica and Richard are Just Friends" (1997) he says he is 29. However in the next season in "The One Where They're Going to Party" Ross also says he is 29, implying he was born in 1968. Furthermore, in the next season in "The One Where Phoebe Hates PBS" Ross says he is about to get divorced again before he's thirty, implying he is still 29 and born in 1969. Also, in "The One with the Video Tape", Ross claims that he backpacked across Europe in 1983 then whispers to himself "I was thirteen?", implying he was born in 1969 or 1970. Edit

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    • International Episode Titles: Czech Republic: Phoebe a dobrý skutek (Phoebe and a Good Deed) Edit
    • This is the only episode in season 5 that uses Phoebe's name in the title. Edit
    • Music: "Pizzicati" from Sylvia by Leo Delibes Edit

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    • Joey: Look, there is no unselfish good deed. Sorry. Phoebe: Yes there are! There are totally good deeds that are self-less. Joey: Well, may I ask for one example? Phoebe: Yeah, its... you know there's... No, you may not! Edit
    • (Rachel knocks on Monica's door) Monica: (Thinking it's Chandler) Come in. I've been waiting for you. Rachel: Hi, I've just-- (Rachel screams and walks quickly out of Monica's room) Oh, my God! Monica! Monica: I'm sorry! I'm sorry! I was, um, I was taking a nap. Rachel: Since when do you take naps in that position? Edit
    • Chandler: (To Monica) Now, I understand if you never want to sleep with me again. But that would be wrong. We're too good. We owe it... to sex! Edit

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    • Monica: I'm seeing a guy from work! Rachel: That cute waiter guy from your restaurant? The one that looks like a nonthreatening Ray Liotta? Ray Liotta is an Emmy Award-winning actor known for his roles in Goodfellas and Something Wild, and for portraying psychotic characters. Edit
    • Ross: Does Rachel get to pick the movie that we're all going to see tonight? Rachel: Excellent. What's the answer? Whoo! Looks like Stella's gonna get her groove back tonight. Rachel was referring to How Stella Got Her Groove Back is a romance starring Angela Bassett and Taye Diggs. Edit
    • Telethon Host: Now, if you've been enjoying the performance of Cirque du Soleil and you'd like to see more of the same type of programming, it's very simple. Cirque du Soleil ("Circus of the Sun") is a famous circus production where the performers are people acting to music. Edit

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