2024-08-21
Ross makes up a faux beau for Pheebs after telling her latest crush (Paul Rudd) too much about her lack of long-term loves. Meanwhile, Monica fears that Chandler is getting cheap thrills from nature documentaries; and Joey's convinced he is re-romancing a woman from his past who doesn't remember him. Hayley: Susan Ward. Poppy: Nikita Ager. Gunther: James Michael Tyler. Joey: Matt LeBlanc. (Repeat)
Phoebe's birthday dinner is stalled by Rachel's refusal to leave Emma at home. Elsewhere, the Bings feud over Chandler's return to smoking. Judy: Christina Pickles. Waiter: Dan Bucatinsky. Ken: Brian Chenoweth. Claudia: Monique Edwards. (Repeat).
Phoebe's "big step forward" with Mike is tripped up by the return of the Scientist Guy (Hank Azaria); Emma's new nanny (Freddie Prinze Jr.) gets under Ross's skin; and Monica's cut-up of a co-worker has funnyman Chandler singing the blues. Mike: Paul Rudd. Prospective Nanny: Susan Slome. Phoebe: Lisa Kudrow. Joey: Matt LeBlanc. (Repeat).
Phoebe makes a lasting---and loathsome---impression on Mike's folks; Rachel and Ross tickle Emma's funny bone with a raunchy rap song; and Chandler frets over the contents of a videotape he stole from Monica's ex's pad. Mike: Paul Rudd. Mr. Hanigan: Gregory Itzin. Mrs. Hanigan: Cristine Rose. (Repeat).
Rachel's brittle sis Amy (Christina Applegate) ignites a Thanksgiving-dinner war over which friend should be named Emma's guardian. Meanwhile, Monica's fit to be tied over her husband's plans to use their good china for dinner; and Phoebe shows Joey how to lie his way out of missing a "Days of Our Lives" parade appearance. Joey: Matt LeBlanc. Monica: Courteney Cox Arquette. (Repeat).
Joey fears that Monica has a new man after Chandler sneaks home to see his wife; Ross tries---and fails---to bond with Mike (Paul Rudd), while Rachel gives out her number a little too hastily during a night out with Phoebe. Kevin: Alan F. Smith. Bartender: Kevin Brief. Crazy Cat Lady: Irene White. (Repeat).
The idea of not spending the holidays with his new wife leads Chandler to make a not-so-very merry career choice. Ross: David Schwimmer. Phoebe: Lisa Kudrow. Chandler: Matthew Perry. (Repeat).
Sheldon is fit to be tied when Amy ruins one of his favorite adventure films, while Leonard finds the key to getting Penny to do his bidding, and Raj and Stuart get creative with their online-dating profiles. (Repeat).
Amy takes a job at Sheldon's university, putting their relationship to the test. (Repeat).
Sheldon makes a major scientific breakthrough, but he feels it may haunt him for the rest of his career, meanwhile, Howard makes a grand romantic gesture to Bernadette, which causes Penny to put more effort into her relationship with Leonard. (Repeat).
When Sheldon's childhood hero, Professor Proton, seeks Leonard's help with an experiment, the slighted Sheldon goes nuclear and decides to get revenge by befriending another TV science guy, Bill Nye. (Repeat).
When Sheldon's accidental scientific discovery is disproved, Amy and Leonard try to help him deal with the shame and the disappointment. Meanwhile, Howard and Bernadette open their home to Raj for a week. (Repeat).
Leonard fails to stop Sheldon from overreacting after a past slight comes to light, and as punishment Leonard must walk a mile in Sheldon's shoes. Meanwhile, Penny has a run-in with Raj's former girlfriend, Lucy. (Repeat).
A look at upcoming Major League Baseball postseason action, plus playoff highlights and discussion. (Live).
Philadelphia Phillies at Atlanta Braves. From Truist Park. (Live).
Studio discussions, game highlights and interviews following Major League Baseball's playoffs. (Live).
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The Dunphy house is bursting at the seams when Dylan's hippie mom moves in and Claire's lonely stepdad Jerry wants to pay them a visit. Meanwhile, Jay and Gloria attempt to help Manny get over his big breakup with Sherry. (Repeat).
Phil pays a visit to his dad to make sure he is ok after hearing some concerning news about him. Meanwhile, Jay gives Claire and Mitch a bunch of their old childhood memorabilia that triggers them to reevaluate a long-held story about their first family vacation. (Repeat).
Mitchell learns a valuable life lesson when Murray, a former resident of the house, shows up unexpectedly. Meanwhile, the Dunphy's old neighbor-turned-tech-titan, Kenneth,comes to visit with a big surprise for Phil. Then, Manny's dad, Javier, shows up with a big opportunity for his son. (Repeat).
In one last family trip, they head to Paris so Jay can accept a lifetime achievement award for his work in the closet industry. However, his old nemesis, Earl Chambers, finds a way to haunt him. Meanwhile, Claire has a secret rendezvous in one of the most romantic cities in the world, and Cam's lifelong dream of performing as Fizbo on the streets of Paris is about to become a reality. (Repeat).
Phil and Claire take Haley and Dylan to dinner to reassure them they are not bad parents. While out to dinner, they run into Mitch and Cam who are chaperoning Lily's first date, as well as Jay and Gloria after attending Joe's school play (Repeat).
Claire has landed an interview for her dream job and is thwarted on her way to the interview by Phil's tricky staircase. Meanwhile, Cam and Mitch debate the pros and cons of adopting another baby after unexpectedly receiving a call from their adoption agency. (Repeat).
Gloria helps Mitchell let go of his old life; Haley, Alex and Luke prepare a party at the Dunphy house; Dylan's mother takes care of the twins for the night. (Repeat).
Mitchell and Cam start to adjust to their new normal; Phil and Claire come up with a plan so they can take control of the house again; Gloria notices that Manny, Joy and Joe do not need her as much as before. (Repeat).
In the series finale, the entire family discovers saying goodbye is much harder than it seems. (Repeat).
Carl and Urkel end up in the ring with the WWF's Bushwhackers after Urkel's "snooze juice" knocks out the wrestling team's original opponents. Lyle: Lydell M. Cheshier. Emile: Michael "Shrimp" Chambers. Lou: Johnny Dark. Urkel: Jaleel White. Carl: Reginald VelJohnson. (Repeat).
Everyone applauds Eddie on his college scholarship except Waldo, who fears he's losing a friend. Meanwhile, Carl's fear of failure could keep him from a promotion. Eddie: Darius McCrary. Carl: Reginald VelJohnson. Urkel: Jaleel White. (Repeat).
Student editor Laura clashes with a Muskrat Times contributor (Keith Amos) who's her complete opposite, but opposites begin to attract. Maxine: Cherie Johnson. Laura: Kellie Shanygne Williams. (Repeat).
On a camping trip, Carl stubbornly refuses to listen to Urkel's words of warning about bears and geysers. Urkel: Jaleel White. Waldo: Shawn Harrison. (Repeat).
Disco diva Donna Summer plays Urkel's dowdy Aunt Oona, who turns to Harriette for a confidence-building makeover and who then takes her new-found confidence to a karaoke bar. Mel: Jim Geoghan. Harriette: JoMarie Payton Noble. (Repeat).
Urkel fears that his rejection has sent Myra (Michelle Thomas) to a nunnery, so he and Eddie and Waldo dress in habits to search for her. Sister Bernadette: Judyann Elder. Sister Augustine: Cherie Franklin. Sister Agnes: Meghan O'Sullivan. Waldo: Shawn Harrison. (Repeat).
Laura pleads with Urkel to step back into his transformation chamber and bring back the suave Stefan Urquelle (Jaleel White in a dual role). Freddie Jackson performs "You Are My Lady." Laura: Kellie Shanygne Williams. Maxine: Cherie Johnson. (Repeat).
Sheldon's search for a comic book leads him to a breakthrough. Also, Georgie and Mandy have an uncomfortable first encounter with her parents, Jim and Audrey. (Repeat).
Sheldon's database invention puts him at odds with the university. Meanwhile, the church takes issue with Meemaw's video store. (Repeat).
Sheldon considers dropping out of college to focus on building his database. Also, George Sr. is frustrated when someone else gets credit for his football wins. (Repeat).
Mary struggles to make new friends while Mandy pushes Georgie to date another woman. (Repeat).
Sheldon learns the university is building a database without him. Also, Mary takes care of a bedridden Mandy and Meemaw. (Repeat).
Mary butts heads with Mandy's mother, Audrey, and Sheldon attempts male bonding. (Repeat).
Rachel shortens her maternity leave to keep a hotshot (Dermot Mulroney) from taking her job at Ralph Lauren; Joey gets Phoebe a gig as an extra on his soap, but she drives the director crazy. Actor: Paul Logan. Director: Evan Handler. Zelner: Steve Ireland. Female Extra: Heather Simms. (Repeat).
Gavin (Dermot Mulroney) gives Rachel a very interesting birthday gift; Ross begs Joey to stay away from Emma's hot new nanny (Melissa George); Mike meets---and then murders---Phoebe's unusual pet. Mike: Paul Rudd. Woman: Carly Thomas. (Repeat).
A night at Mike's piano bar gives Monica a very showy moment in the spotlight; Ross tries to move on after spying Rachel and Gavin's kiss; Chandler employs his secret skill to repair Joey's botched eyebrow-waxing job. Mike: Paul Rudd. Gavin: Dermot Mulroney. Michelle: Jennifer Aspen. Molly: Melissa George. (Repeat).
To get Ross and Rachel back together, Joey and Phoebe find them dire blind-date options, including a loser (Jon Lovitz) from Monica's past. Meanwhile, the Bings try to balance baby-making with baby-sitting and nearly get busted when Emma up and disappears. Waiter No. 1: Sam Pancake. Chandler: Matthew Perry. Joey: Matt LeBlanc. (Repeat).