The One with the Free Porn

Season 4, Episode 17, Aired
EDIT

Episode Summary

Chandler and Joey find an unscrambled porn channel on their TV and refuse to turn it off for fear of losing it. Meanwhile, Phoebe receives some surprising news and Monica helps Ross come to a decision regarding Emily.
9.2
out of 10
EPISODE RATING: Superb
233 votes
  • Your Rating: 10
    "Perfect"
  • Your Rating: 9.5
    "Superb"
  • Your Rating: 9
    "Superb"
  • Your Rating: 8.5
    "Great"
  • Your Rating: 8
    "Great"
  • Your Rating: 7.5
    "Good"
  • Your Rating: 7
    "Good"
  • Your Rating: 6.5
    "Fair"
  • Your Rating: 6
    "Fair"
  • Your Rating: 5.5
    "Mediocre"
  • Your Rating: 5
    "Mediocre"
  • Your Rating: 4.5
    "Poor"
  • Your Rating: 4
    "Poor"
  • Your Rating: 3.5
    "Bad"
  • Your Rating: 3
    "Bad"
  • Your Rating: 2.5
    "Terrible"
  • Your Rating: 2
    "Terrible"
  • Your Rating: 1.5
    "Abysmal"
  • Your Rating: 1
    "Abysmal"
Rate It

Watch Online

TBS
Subscription
Amazon
Buy
iTunes
Buy
VUDU
Buy/Rent

Cast & Crew

See All EDIT

Fan Episode Reviews (5)

See All

  • Funny episode but subject to unfortunate censorship.

    8.5
    "Great"
    By SteveSaywood, Jun 13, 2011 Report Abuse
    Very funny episode, however the producers may have made a big mistake in not anticipating that it might be censored. Here in the UK this episode always gets cut from the regular run due to it being rated 15 (whereas every other episode is 12 or PG), which would be no more than a minor annoyance if not for the fact that the episode contains crucial plot points to later episodes, namely Phoebe's revelation of having triplets, plus Ross and Emily revealing their feelings for each other. Because of this, it doesn't make sense when, in the next episode, Frank and Alice already know they're having triplets if you're unaware of this ep's existence.moreless

    DO YOU AGREE?

    0 0

  • "Free Porn! We have Free Porn!"

    9.0
    "Superb"
    By Samuel2484, Sep 22, 2009 Report Abuse
    Chandler and Joey find an unscrambled porn channel on their TV and refuse to turn it off for fear of losing it. Meanwhile, Phoebe receives some surprising news and Monica helps Ross come to a decision regarding Emily. I'm going to push aside the Ross and Emily parts of the episode, and say that this could possibly be one of my Favorite episodes of Season 4. I thought that it was great that we got to see another appearance of the Garbage Guy, I can't remember his name, and the relationship between Chandler, Joey and the TV Being more intense then usually!moreless

    DO YOU AGREE?

    1 0

  • Chandler & Joey get free porn.

    8.5
    "Great"
    By Canogaparkcindy, Dec 30, 2008 Report Abuse
    This plot revolves around the whole episode which I love & when they turn it off, they still have it. I like the girls irritation to the porn. An update on the pregnant arc. Phoebe is having triplets! Amazing way to liven up the plot & make Phoebe get a job with the catering van. The Relaxi-Taxi!Anyways Meanwhile The Emily arc continues even though she is on her way to the airport. Ross admits he loves her. And that mean Emily isn't going anywhere. I love how they sort of trade places. Just another great installment to a perfect well thought out arc.moreless

    DO YOU AGREE?

    0 0

  • Good

    9.0
    "Superb"
    By dillonpickle, Nov 26, 2008 Report Abuse
    The One with the Free Porn is a great Friends episode. It is mostly made to describe the way of how Joey is. It also has the conclusion of what happens when Ross tells Emily that he loves her. It was hilarious when he says "Emily I love you" and then Emily says "Thank you" lol. Poor Ross felt really bad. But the one part I do not like about this episode is that it just doesn't sit right. Throughout a couple episodes in that season Rachel and Monica and Joey and Chandler switch apartments. I did not like this because the different apartments with different people I did not like.moreless

    DO YOU AGREE?

    0 0

  • Evrey Boy's Dream

    9.0
    "Superb"
    By RayLizard, Oct 04, 2005 Report Abuse
    Who hasn't wished for it? At least among guys.
    Well, in the Free Porn episode it happens to Chandler and Joey, what makes it a better to tell story than it would be if it happened to someone else.
    Also you've got Ross story with Emily and the appearence of Frank Jr. who's always a plus.

    DO YOU AGREE?

    1 0
 

Trivia, Notes, Quotes and Allusions

See All

  • Trivia

    ADD TRIVIA
    • Goof: When Phoebe says that the porn reminds her that she has to see her OBGYN, she looks at her wrist as if she's checking her watch, but there is clearly no watch on her wrist. Edit
    • Goof: When Joey is asking Ross why he told Emily that he loves her, there is a bottle of juice right in front of him. In the next shot of Joey, there's two bottles, and in the next shot it's back to one again. Edit
    • Magna Doodle: Clean bathroom Magna Doodle: Knock knock ... Who's there? PORN! Edit

  • Notes

    ADD NOTES
    • International Episode Titles: Czech Republic: Bezplatné porno (Free Porn) Edit
    • This was the only Friends episode that was issued a certificate of 15 in the United Kingdom. All other episodes were either a PG or a 12. Edit
    • This episode runs 24:02 on DVD (a typical sitcom runs about 22:00). Edit

  • Quotes

    ADD QUOTES
    • Monica: Did you do what I said? Did you tell her? Ross: I did. Monica: And, what did she say? Ross: "Thank you." Monica: You're totally welcome. What did she say? Ross: She said "Thank you." I said "I love you." And she said "Thank you." Monica: That's not right. Edit
    • Phoebe: Okay. You know how people need transportation, but they also need massages to help them relax? So I just figured we could combine the two, okay. I give the massages and Frank drives! I can fix up the van, bolt the table in the back, and you know what I've got? Chandler: A place where no one will ever get out alive? Edit
    • Mr. Treeger: (In the bathroom) Oh, man! Joey: What is that? Chandler: Treeger's snaking the shower drain. Mr. Treeger: (In the bathroom) What in the name of hell? Joey: Maybe he found your flip-flop. Edit

  • Allusions

    ADD ALLUSIONS
    • Chandler: We spent the last two hours watching In and Out and In Again. In and Out is a 1997 comedy starring Kevin Kline, Joan Cusack, Matt Dillon, Tom Selleck, Debbie Reynolds, Bob Newhart, and Wilford Brimley. It was one of major Hollywood's few attempts at a comedic gay movie". Edit
    • Chandler: It's the theme from Good Will Humping. Good Will Hunting is a 1997 movie directed by Gus Van Sant about a troubled prodigy who works as a janitor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, despite the fact that his knowledge of and facility with higher mathematics far outstrips that of anyone in the university. Edit

Show Forums

See All
Last Activity
Replies

Watch Friends Full Episodes

See All

Related Shows

Season 4 Episodes

See All
Ep 24
The One with Ross's Weddin...
Ep 23
The One with Ross's Weddin...
Ep 22
The One with the Worst Bes...
Ep 21
The One with the Invitations
Ep 20
The One with All the Weddi...
Ep 19
The One with All the Haste
Ep 18
The One with Rachel's New ...
Ep 17
The One with the Free Porn
Ep 16
The One with the Fake Party
Ep 15
The One with All the Rugby
Ep 14
The One with Joey's Dirty Day
Ep 13
The One with Rachel's Crush
Ep 12
The One with the Embryos
Ep 11
The One with Phoebe's Uterus
Ep 10
The One with the Girl from...
Ep 9
The One Where They're Goin...
Ep 8
The One with Chandler in a...
Ep 7
The One Where Chandler Cro...
Ep 6
The One with the Dirty Girl
Ep 5
The One with Joey's New Gi...
Ep 4
The One with the Ballroom ...
Ep 3
The One with the 'Cuffs
Ep 2
The One with the Cat
Ep 1
The One with the Jellyfish

Contributors

Become a contributor
More
Less

TV Listings

Full Listings
BROWSE | Shows | Videos | News | Listings | Forums | People | Photos | TV.com Blog

CBS Entertainment | About TV.com | About CBS Interactive | Jobs | Advertise

© 2012 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. | Privacy Policy | Ad Choice | Terms of Use