2024-09-12
Rachel takes up smoking for work reasons; Joey angles into an audition involving Ross's son, Ben. Kim: Joanna Gleason. Nancy: Megan Ward. Casting Director: Judy Kain. Raymond: Matt Weinberg. Kyle: Jim Wise. (Repeat).
Ross's flirting with the pizza-delivery girl falls flat; Joey's scene in a TV crime drama is cut. Caitlin: Kristin Dattilo. Nonni: Lilyan Chauvin. Ross: David Schwimmer. Joey: Matt LeBlanc. Chandler: Matthew Perry. (Repeat).
Joey's audition for a sci-fi action show spurs the gang to reminisce about times past (seen in clips). Joey: Matt LeBlanc. Phoebe: Lisa Kudrow. Chandler: Matthew Perry. (Repeat).
Joey resumes his role as Drake Ramoray on "Days of Our Lives," where his plotline puts the resident diva (Susan Sarandon) out of a job; Ross yearns to play bagpipes at Monica's wedding; and Phoebe and Rachel pursue the owner of a lost cell phone. Dina: Eva Amurri. Tom: Jack Betts. (Repeat).
A visiting Geller relative (Denise Richards) has the guys longing, as Rachel and Phoebe try to plan Monica's bridal shower on very short notice. Meanwhile, Joey's big film break comes down to a nude scene that showcases an asset he no longer has. Estelle: June Gable. Jake: Troy Norton. Fred: Fred Stoller. Chandler: Matthew Perry. (Repeat).
Monica incurs the wrath of Mrs. Green (Marlo Thomas) by forgetting to invite her to Rachel's baby shower, where the mom-to-be begins to see that she may not be ready for motherhood after all. Meanwhile, Ross and Chandler help Joey prep for an audition to host the world's worst game show. Katherine: Adria Tennor. Ray: Jonathan Nichols. Joey: Matt LeBlanc. (Repeat).
Joey endures a draining audition at the hands of a pompous actor-director (Jeff Goldblum); Ross and Phoebe discover a secret link after being mugged together on the street; and Chandler's advertising internship gets off to an impressive---and depressing---start. Jordan: Teck Holmes. Lowell: Kyle Gass. Steve: Phill Lewis. (Repeat).
Greg Kinnear guest stars as Charlie's Nobel Prize-winning ex, who wants her back as much as Ross wants the grant he oversees. Meanwhile, nobody wants the homemade painting Phoebe is giving away; and Chandler gets into hot water with Joey by not casting him in his firm's commercial. Charlie: Aisha Tyler. Masco: Ming Lo. (Repeat).
A smitten Wolowitz thinks he's found his soul mate---until the woman (Sara Rue) meets Leonard. (Repeat).
Sheldon is ecstatic when Leonard begins dating Stephanie (Sara Rue), who meets all of Sheldon's seemingly impossible standards. (Repeat).
Leonard's relationship with Stephanie is moving too fast for him, so he runs to Penny for advice. Stephanie: Sara Rue. (Repeat).
Christmas brings no tidings of comfort and joy to Leonard, whose colleague starts dating Penny. Meanwhile, Sheldon drives everyone crazy over his adherence to gift-giving etiquette. (Repeat).
Penny wounds Wolowitz with a comment about his love life, prompting him to abandon friends who need him for a fighting-robot contest. Barry Kripke: John Ross Bowie. (Repeat).
Here's a conundrum to baffle the guys: Sheldon's intelligence, which renders him socially awkward, is also the source of his new scientific procedure for making friends. (Repeat).
Sheldon helps Penny with a financial crisis, but his solution leads to a confrontation between Leonard and Penny's burly ex-boyfriend Kurt (Brian Patrick Wade). (Repeat).
Leonard suffers through a dreadful visit from his mother (Christine Baranski) that ends up bringing him and Penny closer. (Repeat).
All Elite Wrestling continues to inject new spirit, freshness and energy into to mainstream wrestling, featuring a world-class roster of diverse male and female wrestlers. (New).
Jay bonds with Luke in the garage over talk of tools and manly pursuits; Gloria and Claire take Lily shopping for a flower girl dress; Mitchell, Cameron, Alex and Manny spend a day at a museum; Phil offers to help Andy with his anniversary gift for his girlfriend, which involves an expression of love on video. (Repeat).
Gloria rents a cabin for the whole family to spend Christmas together, but the holiday is marred by bad weather and another guest who's already staying there. Meanwhile, Mitch and Cam hope to atone for their poor caroling performance the previous year; Claire is surprised by Jay's announcement; and Haley and Andy can't hide their feelings for each other. (Repeat).
Jay arranges for a trip to Las Vegas with deluxe accommodations for the Pritchett adults, but he's convinced they can find even pricier digs. Meanwhile, Claire tries to recover her gambling losses from years ago; Phil auditions for a secret society of magicians; Cameron opts for a friend's bachelor party instead of a day at the spa with Mitchell; and Gloria worries that Jay will find a female comp
Jay invites the family over for dinner in hopes that there won't be any of the usual drama, but he's out of luck when Mitch is upset by the wedding-cake topper that Cam's father whittled out of soap. Meanwhile, Phil tries to help Gloria sell her old apartment; and Claire and the kids have every intention of helping Jay get ready for his special night, but they wind up in one argument after another
The family go to Australia when Phil hopes to fulfill his mother's wish to visit the country where he was conceived, but the locals aren't quite ready to welcome him as a native son. Meanwhile, Jay and Claire find it hard to leave work at home; and Mitchell and Cameron run into an old acquaintance whom they don't really like but is now a well-known celebrity in Australia. (Repeat).
Phil invents an elaborate lie when he misses an appointment with a repairman. Meanwhile, Gloria organizes the annual family portrait; Claire criticizes Cameron for not using her girls' hand-me-downs; and Jay secretly enters Stella in a dog show. (Repeat).
Jay, Gloria and Manny challenge each other to try something they've never done before; Mitchell and Cameron may have to part with some prized possessions to help pay for their wedding; Phil and Claire's kids play a joke on their parents. (Repeat).
Part 1 of 2. Mitchell and Cameron's big day arrives without a hitch, until their trip down the aisle turns out to be no walk in the park, which puts Pepper's wedding-planner skills to the ultimate test. Meanwhile, Jay and Gloria host the Tuckers; Phil thinks he can visit an eye doctor before the ceremony; and Claire relishes her role as "best woman." (Repeat).
In the conclusion of the Season 5 finale, the chaos of Mitch and Cam's wedding continues as the grooms grow discouraged; the guests are starting to get restless; and the whole ordeal takes a toll on Claire's physical and emotional state. (Repeat).
A happy and carefree summer in the Dunphy household comes to an end in the Season 6 premiere when Alex returns from a humanitarian mission. Meanwhile, Mitchell and Cameron get back from their honeymoon, but the latter is still feeling like a newlywed; and Gloria sends a message to Jay about his slovenly appearance. (Repeat).
Jay and Gloria's anniversary creates a dilemma when they can't decide what kind of gifts to give. Elsewhere, the Dunphys tag along on Alex's tour of Caltech, but Phil, Luke and Haley get wrapped up in a campus experiment, while Claire tries to convince her to go there; and Mitchell, Cameron and Lily pose for a new portrait for their mantel. (Repeat).
While editing Mitchell and Cameron's wedding video, Phil discovers he's to blame for a miserable cold that's been plaguing the family. Meanwhile, Jay and Gloria advise Manny on how to deal with the stress of high-school football, but Cameron can't decide how much playing time he should get; and Mitchell meets his intellectual match in Lily's new friend, Sydney. (Repeat).
Sid and Freya head to her parent's home for a short stay. Morris and Tai spend a romantic evening together. (Repeat).
Urkel (Jaleel White) gets a makeover for Laura's bachelor auction. Meanwhile, Carl's thinking could use a makeover when Harriette's salary spurs his competitive instincts. Harriette: JoMarie Payton Noble. (Repeat).
Carl accepts a hunting date with his boss (Dick O'Neill) and reneges on a promise to spend time with Urkel. Reginald VelJohnson, Jaleel White, Cherie Johnson, JoMarie Payton Noble, Michelle Thomas. (Repeat).
Nothing will stop Myrtle from attending the Biloxi Debutante Ball---even getting hit by a car trying to save the life of Eddie (Darius McCrary). Big Daddy/Carl: Reginald VelJohnson. Sara Sue: Mindy Hester. (Repeat).
Goody-two-shoes Laura has her first beer---and her second and third---at a fraternity party, where she's later rescued by a gallant Urkel. Meanwhile, Carl and Harriette keep their anniversary plans a secret from each other, but not from Eddie, who finds himself in the middle of their fight. When Urkel arrives at a fraternity party to discover a drunken Laura dancing on tables, he takes her home an
Eddie and Laura's payback games hurt others; Carl's suggestion averts a major gang riot, but credit goes to the commissioner's son (Joel Higgins). Geiss: Dick O'Neill. Willie: Marlon "Chopper" Young. Rick: Rugg Williams. (Repeat).
Dr. Linkletter pushes Sheldon to make friends with his fellow students at college. Also, Georgie gets a pager. (Repeat).
Sheldon, Dr. Linkletter and Meemaw team up on a science experiment. Also, Mary is jealous that Pastor Jeff and Brenda are spending time together, and Georgie has a new side hustle. (Repeat).
Sheldon applies for a job and the train museum and gets hired. He receives an Ask Me button and enjoys telling train trivia, but soon gets in trouble when he corrects his boss in front of some guests. (Repeat).
When the IRS accuses Sheldon of making a mistake, he'll stop at nothing to prove them wrong. Also, Dale is forced to get a colonoscopy and tries to convince Meemaw to join him. (Repeat).
Sheldon is offered a bootleg copy of a computer game that he cannot afford. (Repeat).
Sheldon finds himself at odds with Paige when she considers enrolling at East Texas Tech. Plus, Mary seeks June's advice when looking for a change. (Repeat).
Monica's old friend Rachel moves in with her after leaving her fiancé. Monica: Courteney Cox. Ross: David Schwimmer. Joey: Matt LeBlanc. Paul: John Allen Nelson. (Repeat).
The guys let the ladies in on a sacred ritual---their poker game. Meanwhile, Rachel has an interview with Saks. Aunt Iris: Beverly Garland. Ross: David Schwimmer. Monica: Courteney Cox. (Repeat).
Ross entrusts Rachel with his pet monkey for a day; Barry has a surprise for Rachel. Barry: Mitchell Whitfield. Luisa: Megan Cavanagh. Rachel: Jennifer Aniston. (Repeat).
Monica meets the woman who used her credit-card number; Ross realizes it's time to find a new home for Marcel. Dr. Baldharar: Harry Shearer. Teacher: Karla Tamburrelli. Monica: Courteney Cox. Ross: David Schwimmer. (Repeat).