2024-07-03
Rachel freaks when Ross talks about spending a lifetime together; Chandler and Joey befriend Richard; Phoebe is shocked by the ending of "Old Yeller." Richard: Tom Selleck. Ross: David Schwimmer. Rachel: Jennifer Aniston. Chandler: Matthew Perry. (Repeat).
Bullies accost Ross and Chandler; Monica plays the stock market; and Phoebe attempts to meet her father again. Mrs. Buffay: Laraine Newman. Frank Jr.: Giovanni Ribisi. Carl: Peter DeLuise. Arthur: John Lehr. (Repeat).
When Rachel's divorcing parents both show up for her birthday, her friends hold two separate parties to keep them apart. Sandra: Marlo Thomas. Leonard: Ron Leibman. Rachel: Jennifer Aniston. (Repeat).
A submariner (Charlie Sheen) surfaces to spend two weeks with Phoebe, who's come down with chicken pox; Joey plays the role of a data processor at Chandler's company. Richard: Tom Selleck. Joey: Matt LeBlanc. (Repeat).
Rachel's in her ex-fiancé's wedding; Chandler has a cyberspace romance; Monica and Richard think about their future. Richard: Tom Selleck. Mindy: Jana Marie Hupp. Rachel: Jennifer Aniston. Chandler: Matthew Perry. Monica: Courteney Cox. Ross: David Schwimmer. Joey: Matt LeBlanc. (Repeat).
Janice tries to change Joey's opinion of her; Ross's sexual fantasy isn't kept between him and Rachel; Monica can't shake memories of Richard. Jack: Elliott Gould. Janice: Maggie Wheeler. Joey: Matt LeBlanc. Rachel: Jennifer Aniston. (Repeat).
Nobody seems to be getting the message when Ross demands that the group get ready for his black-tie benefit. Monica: Courteney Cox. Ross: David Schwimmer. (Repeat).
Monica turns her attention from making jam to maybe making a baby; Phoebe befriends a guy who's stalking her twin sister. Malcolm: David Arquette. Monica: Courteney Cox. Phoebe: Lisa Kudrow. Joey: Matt LeBlanc. Chandler: Matthew Perry. (Repeat).
Wil Wheaton returns and once again battles with Sheldon, this time in a bowling match; and Penny and Leonard have a fight that threatens their relationship. (Repeat).
Sheldon tells a lie to appease Penny and Leonard, who aren't speaking to each other, but then he gets caught. (Repeat).
The arrival of a famous physicist (Judy Greer), has Sheldon and Leonard competing for her attention. (Repeat).
Leonard tells Penny the story of how he met Sheldon. (Repeat).
In the third-season finale, Wolowitz and Koothrappali play matchmaker for Sheldon by setting up an online-dating profile for him. Meanwhile, Penny thinks that her relationship with Leonard has affected her ability to date "normal" men. (Repeat).
In the fourth-season opener, Sheldon goes on a date with Amy Fowler----his first date ever---and Penny finds herself accompanying them. (Repeat).
Sheldon and Amy spread gossip as part of an experiment; and Howard and Bernadette's relationship gets serious. Physicist Brian Greene has a cameo. (Repeat).
Previewing Major League Baseball action, with news, analysis, highlights and features. (Live).
Philadelphia Phillies at Chicago Cubs. From Wrigley Field. (Live).
Studio discussions, game highlights and interviews following Major League Baseball's playoffs. (Live).
Two-time World Series champ Mookie Betts sits down with Cubs All-Star Dansby Swanson in front of a live audience at spring training. (New).
On the first day of school, Phil and Claire have a misunderstanding of the meaning of their empty house, and Jay and Gloria don't see eye-to-eye on Manny's outfit. Meanwhile, Lily's minor incident becomes a major issue for Mitchell and Cameron. (Repeat).
The Pritchetts get behind Manny's interest in fencing, but Jay's fatherly pride stirs up unpleasant memories for Mitchell. Meanwhile, Phil zeros in on Luke's hidden talents---whatever they may be. (Repeat).
Claire hatches an anniversary surprise for Phil by hiring one of their favorite musicians (Edward Norton) to give a private performance. Meanwhile, Mitchell and Cameron plan a night out with a fun-loving friend (Elizabeth Banks). (Repeat).
Cameron makes an appearance as Fizbo the Clown when Phil and Claire pull out all the stops for Luke's birthday bash. (Repeat).
Phil and Claire promise a blue Christmas to their kids unless they come clean about a recent transgression; Jay balks at Gloria and Manny's holiday traditions; Mitchell and Cameron take Lily for her first picture with Santa. Fred Willard guest stars as Phil's dad. (Repeat).
Gloria is unnerved by the arrival of Javier (Benjamin Bratt), her ex and Manny's notoriously untrustworthy father; Claire takes action when Phil suffers from kidney stones; Mitchell and Cameron try to sleep-train Lily. (Repeat).
Gloria balks at Jay's decorative eye; Phil plays dumb when Claire accuses Luke of downloading smut; Cameron takes his gardener's hardships to heart. (Repeat).
Jay summarily dismisses Mitchell's suggestion that one of Jay's oldest friends (Chazz Palminteri) might be gay; Claire gets fed up with Phil's universal remote; Manny's date gets a makeover from Gloria. Kristen Schaal also guest stars. (Repeat).
Claire's memory is tested by a visit from an old friend (Minnie Driver); Mitchell gives Gloria legal advice; Jay's racquetball game with Cameron is marred by an uncomfortable encounter in the locker room. (Repeat).
A therapist (Thom Sharp) helps the Winslows get to the root of their tensions by reflecting on life with Urkel (Jaleel White). Sue: Rachel True. Carl: Reginald VelJohnson. (Repeat).
Urkel takes the Winslows on a trip to Disney World, where Laura shares a fantasy world of romance with Stefan (Jaleel White)---until Myra (Michelle Thomas) arrives. Martin: Steve Witting. Oliver: David L. Lander. Zoralee: Shari Ballard. India: Tanya Wright. Mrs. Monkhouse: Phynjuar. (Repeat).
Conclusion. Myra rushes to Disney World, fearing something is amiss with Urkel. And it's no Mickey Mouse worry: he's proposed to Laura by the time Myra arrives. India: Tanya Wright. Mrs. Monkhouse: Phynjuar. Myra: Michelle Thomas. Martin: Steve Witting. (Repeat).
At a dance marathon, Laura cuts a rug with Waldo's cousin (Jabu Dinani), and Carl and Urkel boogie till the sun comes up. The group All-4-One performs. Fletcher: Whitman Mayo. Maxine: Cherie Johnson. Myra: Michelle Thomas. Waldo: Shawn Harrison. (Repeat).
To avoid being banished to Russia (where his parents are moving), Urkel---and his termites---move in with Eddie and Waldo (Darius McCrary, Shawn Harrison). Urkel: Jaleel White. Maxine: Cherie Johnson. Dream Girl: Lark Voorhies. Laura: Kellie Shanygne Williams. (Repeat).
When Sheldon has to spend a few days in the hospital, he turns into the world's worst patient. Also, Missy gets a taste of what life would be like without her twin. (Repeat).
Sheldon attempts to build a nuclear reactor. Also, a university cocktail party gets heated when Dr. Sturgis' colleague, Dr. Linkletter, flirts with Meemaw, and Georgie is heartbroken when he learns Veronica has a boyfriend (Repeat).
Sheldon uses his new friendship with the school bully to boss Georgie around. Also, Missy steals Meemaw's makeup for picture day. (Repeat).
Sheldon and Dr. Sturgis have their first fight when Dr. Sturgis marks a question wrong on Sheldon's test. Also, Mary takes over for Pastor Jeff when he's out sick. (Repeat).
Things spiral out of control when Sheldon boycotts his favorite bread company. Also, Georgie offers Veronica a shoulder to cry on when she's dumped by her boyfriend. (Repeat).
Inspired by his hero, Albert Einstein, Sheldon tries his hand at the violin. Also, Mary and Meemaw secretly buy a pregnancy test when Mary thinks she's pregnant. (Repeat).
Chandler decides to make a real commitment to Janice; Phoebe poses as Joey's agent; Ross is troubled by Ben's toy. Mike Levey appears as himself. Carol: Jane Sibbett. Susan: Jessica Hecht. Janice: Maggie Wheeler. Ross: David Schwimmer. Phoebe: Lisa Kudrow. Joey: Matt LeBlanc. (Repeat).
The gang compiles "freebie lists"; Phoebe tries to get to know her half brother (Giovanni Ribisi); Joey builds an entertainment center. Isabella Rossellini appears as herself. Phoebe: Lisa Kudrow. Ross: David Schwimmer. Joey: Matt LeBlanc. Chandler: Matthew Perry. Monica: Courteney Cox. Rachel: Jennifer Aniston. (Repeat).
The show flashes back to when the friends were acquaintances and pairing off was a possibility. Chandler: Matthew Perry. Rachel: Jennifer Aniston. Monica: Courteney Cox. Phoebe: Lisa Kudrow. Ross: David Schwimmer. (Repeat).
Monica orders a bed from the store owned by Janice's estranged husband; Joey teaches soap-opera acting; Ross struggles through a dinner with Rachel's abrasive father. Dr. Green: Ron Leibman. Janice: Maggie Wheeler. Joey: Matt LeBlanc. Ross: David Schwimmer. (Repeat).