The One with Two Parts (2)

Season 1, Episode 17, Aired
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After weeks of procrastinating, Rachel finally takes down the Christmas light on their balcony, only to fall off the balcony and sprain her ankle. At the hospital, Rachel - who has no insurance - cajoles Monica into trading identities so she can use Monica's coverage.
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  • This episode is definitely one of my most favorite of them all. Ross's discovery of his fathering skills and the beautiful beginning of Joey and Phoebe's eternal bonding.

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    By stylecutter, Jan 15, 2011 Report Abuse
    Its starts with Chandler and Joey spotting 'Phoebe' in some restaurant as a waitress and trying to talk to her, but she somehow seems to be behaving very odd (even for Phoebe's Standards). They find out that she is Ursula,Phoebe's twin. Phoebe hates her and actually has solid grounds for feeling like that.
    Unfortunately, Joey falls for her and they go out. Phoebe knowing her twin too well, tries to dissuade him for dating her, but feels she cannot interfere. Joey, on the other hand falls in love with Ursula and in fact fails to come to Phoebe's birthday, celebrating Ursula's instead. Ross has doubts whether he will be a good father even after assurance from Chandler that he is the most caring person in North America. Marcel is cranky and does something with the remote and the audio on the television get set to Spanish. Rachel tries to remove the lightings put during Christmas which she forgot to and ends up slipping from the balcony and getting injured. Monica and Rachel go to the hospital and meet the future ER Doctors (Clooney and Wyle), and invite them to their place while pretending to be each other (due to Rachel's not so surprising lack of medical insurance).Monica and Rachel hilariously point out each other's flaws and Monica ends up telling a really nasty secret to Rachel's father.
    Ursula dumps Joey (without his knowledge) and Phoebe talks to Ursula to come out clear with him. Ursula then comes and talks sweetly with Joey and makes him understand that they cannot date anymore, and then they kiss. After a few seconds, Joey realizes something is wrong and finds out that it is Phoebe impersonating Ursula to soften the blow, building a strong foundation for their friendship throughout the ten seasons. Marcel swallows the scrabble tiles and chokes, Ross springs up and takes him to hospital and Marcel is okay, with the tiles removed and Chandler hilariously stating he was trying to spell out Monkey.Chandler then points out in a rather emotional moment that Ross did come through for the monkey and thats was very 'dad', and Marcel wakes up and holds Ross's finger making him realize that he is capable of being a great father.
    Not often are there episodes which blend in emotional moments and comic sequences so brilliantly and this definitely ranks up as one of the best episodes.moreless

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  • Awesome.

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    By Sarah_LOST, Oct 12, 2010 Report Abuse
    Joey falls for Phoebe's twin sister, Ursula, making Phoebe feel neglected. Meanwhile, Chandler finds himself between a rock and a hard place, when he is told to fire an employee he is attracted to. Ross has doubts about parenthood when he attends Lamaze classes with Carol and Susan. Meanwhile, Monica tries to fix her TV after Marcel puts the TV on "SAP" function, which she can't turn off. Ursula dumps Joey, but doesn't plan to tell him, so Phoebe disguises herself as her twin sister to dump Joey and make sure he doesn't get hurt. After weeks of procrastinating, Rachel finally takes down the Christmas lights on their balcony, only to fall off the balcony and sprain her ankle. At the hospital, Rachel - who has no health insurance - cajoles Monica into trading identities so she can use Monica's coverage. The girls end up trying to date two cute doctors (characters from the show ER, one played by George Clooney the other Played by Noah Wyle). Ross doubts that he will ever feel like a father. Chandler gets stuck with the task of removing the "SAP" function from Monica's TV. Part two of the last episode, which was a really awesome episode. Tut, tut, tut at Joey! Ross is getting all worried about the baby and him being a dad, which is soon. Yumm docters, so funny what happens to Monica and Rachel - legends! Surpise party for Phoebe was so funny, Ross is a legend. Oh and it's so cute whay Phoebe does for Joey or tries - at the point they kiss I always wanted them to be together, for a while at least!moreless

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  • Loved this episode

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    By efc91, Jul 31, 2009 Report Abuse
    After weeks of procrastinating, Rachel finally takes down the Christmas light on their balcony, only to fall off the balcony and sprain her ankle. At the hospital, Rachel - who has no insurance - cajoles Monica into trading identities so she can use Monica's coverage. Like I said in the review for the first part this was a much funnier episode. the ER lad s popped by in this one it is good to re watch and see George before he became a huge star. Rachel and Monica were very funny at switching names. Marcel going to hospital was sad and the part where Chandler says "we think he was trying to spell monkey" one of the cleverest lines of the season.moreless

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  • Joey & Phoebe kiss.

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    By Canogaparkcindy, May 16, 2009 Report Abuse
    The part in which Ursula breaks up with Joey without letting him know. Now we get to see Ursula's true colors. I think Joey was really mean to Phoebe and then Phoebe ends up pretending to be Ursula so Joey wont be heartbroken. And they kiss! Poor Marcel swallowed scrabble pieces. He looked so cute laying in the hospital bed. Now Ross is ready to be a dad, since he has had a connection with a monkey. That part didn't make sense. Monica & Rachel try out insurance fraud. I like how every time they said Rachel, Rachel answered when Monica was supposed to answer. And George Clooney guest stars!moreless

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  • really shows the connection between joey and pheebs

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    By joeylovesjam, Jul 31, 2008 Report Abuse
    i love this episode . it really shows a great connection of joey and pheebs and how much phoebe really means to joey as a good friend . the monica and rachel plot was a little weak but pulled strong in the end . and i also love the ross part of this episode , and really seeing him progress as a dad . it gives me the chills of happyness when i see marcell grab one of ross' fingers and squeezes it . definetely one of the most cherished moments/episodes on friends, and season one alone . a very special and fantastic episode.moreless

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    • Factual Error: Monica and Rachel were attempting to commit insurance fraud. In reality, while checking in all patients must provide ID unless it is an immediate emergency. However, it is the policy of all hospitals that they cannot turn away an obviously injured person regardless of their ability to pay. Rachel would have been treated and the issue of payment dealt with later. Edit
    • Goof: When Monica says "We both do that," she's pointing at Rachel. When the camera angle changes her hands are on the couch, and in the next shot her hands are in her lap. Edit
    • Continuity: Phoebe's birthday is inconsistent. In "The One with Frank Jr." Phoebe tells her half-brother that her birthday is February 16th. Also, in "The One with Two Parts (2)" Phoebe has a birthday party in February. However, in "The One Where Nana Dies Twice" Rachel talks about Phoebe's last birthday party. Since Rachel first met Phoebe earlier that season, this implies that Phoebe's birthday must have occurred since September, when Rachel first joined the group. Also, in "The One with Phoebe's Birthday Dinner", Phoebe's birthday is close to Halloween, consistent with Rachel's statement. Furthermore, in "The One Where They All Turn Thirty", the flashbacks of Phoebe's 30th birthday imply her birthday is in the summer. Edit

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    • International Episode Title: Czech Republic: Správná rozhodnutí (Right Decision) Edit
    • When the show was first in casting, the producers wanted Courteney Cox to play the role of Rachel; however, she refused and asked to play Monica. In this episode, Courteney pretends to be Rachel as an attempt to commit insurance fraud. Edit
    • George Clooney and Noah Wyle are credited as "Special Appearances." Edit

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    • Monica: (Filling out a paper at the hospital) Okay, are you currently on any medication? Rachel: No. Oh, wait, wait! Yes. Blistex. Monica: Uh, no. Edit
    • Rachel: You know what? Monica: What? Rachel: You know what? Monica: What?! Rachel: You know what? Monica: What?!! Rachel: Every day, you are becoming more and more like your mother. Edit
    • Monica: (On the phone pretending to be Rachel) Hi, Dad. No, no, it's me. Listen, Dad, I can't talk right now, um, but there's something, um... there's something that I've been meaning to tell you... Rachel: (To their confused dates) Would you excuse me for a second? (Rushing to the kitchen to stop Monica) Monica: (As Rachel) Remember back in freshman year? Well, Billy Dreskin and I had sex on your bed! Edit

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    • Dr. Mitchell: Look at this. It's from the cellars of Ernest and Tova Borgnine. So, how could we resist? Ernest Borgnine is an Academy Award-winning American actor. Tova Borgnine is his fifth and current wife. Edit

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