2024-09-19
Joey, Chandler, Monica, Rachel and Phoebe acclimate themselves to their new living arrangements. First up: Joey gets a new roommate (Elle Macpherson). Monica: Courteney Cox Arquette. Rachel: Jennifer Aniston. Chandler: Matthew Perry. (Repeat).
Chandler takes up the flag of masculinity when Janine (Elle Macpherson) helps Joey get in touch with his feminine side; Ross brushes up on his dating skills; Rachel tries to impress her boss with office gossip. Kim: Joanna Gleason. Hillary: Missi Pyle. Chandler: Matthew Perry. Joey: Matt LeBlanc. Rachel: Jennifer Aniston. (Repeat).
When Rachel's sister (Reese Witherspoon) comes to town, the "reformed" bad seed starts dating Ross; Monica's cold makes her feel unusually amorous toward Chandler. Gunther: James Michael Tyler. Woman No. 1: Susan Yeagley. (Repeat).
Elizabeth's father, Paul (Bruce Willis), frowns on Ross's relationship with his daughter---but the hunky widower highly approves of Rachel. Elizabeth: Alexandra Holden. Wayne: Andrew Bilgore. (Repeat).
Janice (Maggie Wheeler) invites herself to Chandler and Monica's wedding; Rachel befriends Joey's one-night stand (Kristin Davis); and Ross blows his "stacks" at finding his book shelved in the library's lovers' lane section. (Repeat).
The gang stays up all night as work worries interfere with Rachel's plan to consummate her romance with Tag (Eddie Cahill); Ross and Joey get stuck on the roof; Monica and Chandler suffer insomnia; and Phoebe battles a fire alarm. (Repeat).
Telemarketer Phoebe talks an unhappy cubicle dweller (Jason Alexander) out of suicide; Joey mourns his "dead" easy chair; and Monica fears her parents favor Ross over her. Jack: Elliott Gould. Linda: Joyce Guy. (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).
The guys camp out in a line hoping to see an anticipated movie, while Penny and Bernadette arrange Amy's first slumber party. Wil Wheaton has a cameo. (Repeat).
Penny asks Leonard to lie to her visiting father (Keith Carradine), while Howard, Raj and Bernadette spend all night looking through a telescope. (Repeat).
Amy is attracted to Penny's ex-boyfriend; and Raj and Howard argue about which of them would be a better superhero. (Repeat).
The guys borrow Penny's new boyfriend when they enter a costume contest as members of the Justice League. (Repeat).
Leonard has a great idea for a smartphone app, and it causes friction with Sheldon. (Repeat).
Howard is jealous when Bernadette runs into her old boyfriend at a science event they're attending. (Repeat).
Sheldon wants acting lessons from Penny, hoping they will make him a better teacher. (Repeat).
Leonard has a moral crisis when he meets a wealthy widow who is willing to help the university. (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 gets jealous when a life-size cutout of Gloria is used to market her hot sauce in grocery stores. Meanwhile, Mitchell and Cameron go the extra mile for good reviews of their rental property, but their new tenants' behavior makes them suspicious; and Phil adjusts to Claire's role as the breadwinner while she runs her closet business. (Repeat).
A powerful storm hits Los Angeles and causes widespread power outages, so the entire Pritchett clan hunkers down at Jay and Gloria's house to use their generator. Meanwhile, Phil tries to make amends for an embarrassing moment; Mitchell and Cameron desperately try to save Lily's birthday party; and Haley turns on her charm for Andy. (Repeat).
Joe's fussy phase prevents Jay and Gloria from getting any sleep, so they both bend their parental rules to devise secret ways of napping. Meanwhile, Claire's balance of life and work is so flawless and easy that her family is getting suspicious; and Mitchell and Cameron are poorly treated at their friends' wedding and wonder what they did to deserve it. (Repeat).
Phil has a new client whom he tries to hide from his wife because she's attractive, while Claire would rather keep her hot yoga instructor a secret. Elsewhere, Jay becomes preoccupied making a Web show, but is tormented by an Internet troll; and Lily is nervous about learning to ride a bicycle, and her parents aren't exactly the best teachers. (Repeat).
Phil and Claire take an impulsive trip to Paris even though they're both suffering from extreme fatigue. Meanwhile, Mitchell tries to maintain his sanity during a visit from Cameron's sister, whose husband just left her; Jay's bathroom renovation doesn't make life any easier for Gloria, Manny and Joe; and Haley and Andy go on a bender. (Repeat).
Manny and Luke babysit Lily so the adults in the family can have some fun, which includes Phil and Mitchell seeing a movie, Claire and Gloria going to a spa, and Jay and Cameron hitting a sports bar to watch a big fight, but Claire suspects the boys are going to throw a party. (Repeat).
Claire finds a stray dog and tries to hide it from Phil while she searches for its owner, but he misreads her evasiveness and pays more attention to her than ever before. Meanwhile, Jay can't admit he was wrong about a new couple; and Cameron finds new tenants for the upstairs apartment in a Christian rock band. (Repeat).
Claire preps for Closet-Con but has a strong suspicion there's a spy in the company. Meanwhile, Jay tries to show Joe how to work with his hands; Phil and Gloria are certain that Auntie Alice stole her hot sauce recipe; and Luke and Manny get advice on finding prom dates from Mitchell and Cameron, respectively. (Repeat).
Dede's getting remarried, and Manny persuades everyone to take the train to the wedding. During the trip, Claire and Mitchell try to come up with a toast; Phil and Cameron are beyond thrilled that a beloved writer is also a passenger; Luke and Manny look for pretty girls; and Alex gets lost in the romance of riding the rails. (Repeat).
In the Season 7 finale, Claire needs to fire an employee but has a hard time finding the right moment to do it. Meanwhile, Phil believes he caught Luke in a compromising position; Jay mulls going back to work; Cameron's summer job in Kansas City complicates spending time with Lily; and Alex is home for the summer, though no one seems to notice. (Repeat).
In the Season 8 premiere, the Pritchett clan gather for Father's Day after the three families return from separate adventures: Claire, Phil and the kids in New York; Mitch, Cam and Lily in the Midwest; and Jay, Gloria and Joe in Mexico. (Repeat).
A new family moves in across the street from the Pritchetts and Jay wants to make a good impression. Meanwhile, Manny hopes his deeds will catch the attention of a pretty teenage radical; the Dunphys try to look on the bright side of Alex's bout with mono; and Mitch and Cam are shocked to overhear Lily disrespect a new friend. (Repeat).
Sid buys a flashy new vehicle called a "Bifi," and it starts to become his whole personality. (Repeat).
Urkel asks Carl for Laura's hand in marriage, but Stefan has already given Laura a ring. (Repeat).
The first of a two-part series finale sends Urkel into space, which means he'll have to postpone his marriage to Laura. Buzz: Holmes Osborne. Blanche: Jennifer Rhodes. Urkel: Jaleel White. (Repeat).
In the conclusion of the series finale, astro-nerd Urkel's life hangs in the balance when he takes a dangerous walk in space to patch the damaged spacecraft. Mitch: Matt McKenzie. Alan: Kevin Richardson. (Repeat).
Carl's mother moves in and immediately usurps Carl's authority. Rachel: Telma Hopkins. Eddie: Darius McCrary. Judy: Jaimee Foxworth. Laura: Kellie Shanygne Williams. The series opener. (Repeat).
Financial matters wreak havoc with family matters after Harriette loses her job to automation and Carl (Reginald VelJohnson) stews over the family's debts. Seeger: Larry Block. Rachel: Telma Hopkins. (Repeat).
In the Season 6 premiere, George Sr. bails Meemaw and Georgie out of jail. Also, Sheldon and Missy meet Mandy; and Mary feels unwelcome at church. (Repeat).
Sheldon and Missy try to help the family's finances. Also, Mary struggles to find her footing without the church. (Repeat).
Sheldon must choose sides in an ethical dilemma. Also, Mary tries her hand at writing and Mandy needs a new place to live. (Repeat).
Sheldon makes a terrifying mathematical discovery while tutoring Billy. Also, Mary is jealous of Missy's relationship with Mandy and MeeMaw. (Repeat).
Sheldon intends to broaden his responsibilities at college by becoming a dorm resident advisor. In addition, Meemaw and Dale get into a dubious business agreement, and Mary and George Sr. revive their romance. (Repeat).
George Sr. is asked to help with the football team. Also, Mandy discovers Georgie and Meemaw's secret business. (Repeat).
Ben picks up a few bad (but hilarious) habits after Rachel watches him; Joey gets ordained online so he can wed Monica and Chandler, leading to a confession about their first time in London; Phoebe fears the possible side effects of a pain reliever. Ben: Cole Mitchell Sprouse. Carol: Jane Sibbett. Ross: David Schwimmer. Rachel: Jennifer Aniston. (Repeat).
Monica's dream gown becomes the booty in a battle for the perfect wedding band; Joey and Ross date the same woman (Gabrielle Union) and end up in a war of their own over who has the best date planned. Megan: Andrea Bendewald. Woman: Kim Harris. Host: Matthew Mullany. Ross: David Schwimmer. Phoebe: Lisa Kudrow. (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).
Rachel's reunited with an old sorority sister (Winona Ryder) who has a hard time recalling their secret smooch back in college; Chandler has an even tougher time picking out a wedding tux after he learns that Ross has found one worn by Batman. Ross: David Schwimmer. Phoebe: Lisa Kudrow. (Repeat).