The One with the Sonogram at the End

Season 1, Episode 2, Aired
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Carol, Ross's lesbian ex-wife, tells him at work that she is pregnant with his child, Monica nearly has a breakdown when her parents come for dinner, and Rachel finds out that Barry and her maid of honor Mindy, went on her honeymoon.
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  • Awesome.

    10
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    By Sarah_LOST, Feb 08, 2009 Report Abuse
    Ross finds out his estranged lesbian wife and her girlfriend are going to have his baby. Another awesome episode frim "Friends". This episode wasn't as good as the Pilot but it is still very good. In this episode too there is so many good lines, I mean in every episode of "Friends" there is always great lines, thats why I love the show. Anyway, I love this episode it's so funny when Ross, Susan and Carol are in the hospital, a awesome scene. This episode is a really funny one and I love it every time I watch it. All in all awesome episode.moreless

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  • Very well written episode, far better than the pilot.

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    By AgahnimKoopa, Sep 06, 2008 Report Abuse
    The One With the Sonogram at the End

    AKA The One Where Carol Looks Completely Different

    Seriously. If you comne back to this one after seeing later ones, it is blindingly obvious. What the hell happened? Did she only want to do one episode? If so, why didn't she bring this up before in a script where it was clear that she would be a recurring character?

    Monica and Ross's parents show up for the first time, and it really is surprising how horrible the mum is. It's no wonder that Monica grew up some neurotic if that's what her home life was like. Dad seems nicer but also sort of stupid, but he is definitely likeable. Mum isn't, and by the end you want to hit her, but I'd be amazed if that wasn't the intention.

    One of my favourite bits is the pre-opening skit, because it just takes an unexpected metaphor and runs with it. The ending is fantastic, as is Joey's reaction, but the high five ruins it a little bit. I keep having to say this; we get it. We're not stupid. Your joke wasn't that inaccessible; it would probably have to aspire to be low-brow.

    But I'll give the episode one thing; it is written extremely well. Both ex scenes at the end are painful to watch, and I'm not sure who I feel more sorry for; Ross, Rachel, Carol, Susan, Barry or that kid who had to sit and listen in the dentist's chair.

    I sort of feel sorry for Joey, Chandler and Phoebe; for all intent and purposes during this episode, they might as well be statutes. The writers seem not to know what to do with excess characters and just having them sit around and occasionally make jokes doesn't really work that well. But yes, this is a very good episode.moreless

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  • Rachel & Ross have to see their ex's.

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    By Canogaparkcindy, Aug 15, 2008 Report Abuse
    This episode was really nice to watch, only on Ross' plot cause Barry's a jerk! Well I like how Carol & Ross argue about the baby, that's hysterical, about the first & last name, who takes care of him. I also like when Monica's parents come to visit & put down Monica, down in the gutter. Like when Ross admitted he impregnated a lesbian, they still blame Monica. The B plot I loved cause Ross told Rachel to not look too happy so she comes there looking like crap & Barry is living life, with Mindy & plugs. The crossover with the little kid is my favorite moment, he is confused who Barry is talking to. The sonogram at the end like they promised was nice to see, and I love the phone call that Rachel made. A plot with a lot of development.moreless

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  • Joey: All right, when did ya have it on last? Phoebe: Doy! Probably right before she lost it! Chandler: You don't get a lot of "doy" these days

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    By Sarah_Is_Lost, Aug 14, 2008 Report Abuse
    Ross finds out his estranged lesbian wife and her girlfriend are going to have his baby. Another awesome episode frim "Friends". This episode wasn't as good as the Pilot but it is still very good. In this episode too there is so many good lines, I mean in every episode of "Friends" there is always great lines, thats why I love the show. Anyway, I love this episode it's so funny when Ross, Susan and Carol are in the hospital, a awesome scene. This episode is a really funny one and I love it every time I watch it. All in all awesome episode.moreless

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  • meh

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    By efc91, Aug 11, 2008 Report Abuse
    Ross finds out his estranged lesbian wife and her girlfriend are going to have his baby. Well this episode was a good one but is probably one of the weakest episodes of the series, it was about character development and it made its fans understand each character more, the best parts were with Ross and the caveman and when the coffe house (Central Perk) emptied out so quick, I like this epidoe but we did not see Joey, Pheobe and Chandler much, it was mostly about Ross and Rachel and they are my least favourite characters on the show although they are still both great.moreless

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    • Trivia: This is the first episode to establish Monica's childhood obesity. Edit
    • Trivia: This is the first episode to show Jack and Judy Geller showing more affection to Ross than to Monica, which becomes a running gag throughout the series. Edit
    • Trivia: This is the first episode to reveal that Monica is a clean freak, which becomes a running gag throughout the series. Edit

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    • International Episode Title: Czech Republic: Konečně ten pravý (Finally, the One) Edit
    • Anita Barone received the "With" credit. Edit
    • This is the first appearance of Mitchell Whitfield as Barry Farber. Barry was in 6 episodes of Friends. Edit

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    • Monica: (About Carol's pregnancy) What does she mean, involved? Chandler: Yeah, the biggest part of your job is done! Joey: And the most enjoyable! Phoebe, say something! Edit
    • Judy: (About Rachel) Well, at least she had the chance to leave a man at the altar. Monica: What's that supposed to mean? Judy: Nothing. It's an expression. Monica: No, it's not. Jack: Don't listen to your mother. You're independent and you always have been. Even when you were a kid, and you were chubby and you had no friends, you were just fine! And you'd read alone in your room, and your puzzles... (Pause) There are people, like Ross, who need to shoot for the stars, with his museum and his papers getting published. Other people are satisfied with staying where they are. I'm telling you, these are the people who never get cancer. They're happy with what they have, they're basically content, like... cows. Edit
    • Ross: Okay! Okay. Look, I, uh, I realize you guys have been wondering what exactly happened between Carol and me, and, so, well, here's the deal: Carol's a lesbian. She's living with a woman named Susan. She's pregnant with my child, and she and Susan are going to raise the baby. Judy: (To Monica) You knew about this? Edit

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    • Carol: Marlon-- Ross: Marlon?! Carol: If it's a boy, Minnie if it's a girl. Ross: ...As in Mouse? Carol: As in my grandmother. Ross: Still, you, you say Minnie, you hear Mouse. Minnie Mouse is a fictional character from the Mickey Mouse world created by Walt Disney, that is featured in animated cartoons, comic strips, and comic books by The Walt Disney Company. Edit
    • Joey: (About the sonogram) What are we supposed to be seeing here? Chandler: I don't know. But I think it's about to attack the Enterprise. Enterprise refers to the starship USS Enterprise (NCC-1701) from the show Star Trek, as well as the first 6 Star Trek movies. Edit
    • Chandler: I think for us kissing is like an opening act, ya know? It's like the stand-up comedian you have to sit through before Pink Floyd comes in. Pink Floyd is an English progressive rock band know for such albums as Dark Side of the Moon and The Wall. One of the most successful rock bands, Pink Floyd has sold over 200 million albums worldwide. Edit

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