Season 2

2.01 "The One With Ross' New Girlfriend"
Episode Number: 025
Original Air Date: September 21, 1995
Written by: Jeff Astroff & Mike Sikowitz
Directed by: Michael Lembeck
Guest Cast:
Cosimo Fusco (Paolo)
Lauren Tom (Julie)
Rachel, having decided to go for Ross has a hard time dealing with his new relationship and ends up together with Paolo; Phoebe gives Monica a terrible haircut; Chandler has a bad experience with Joey's tailor.

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2.02 "The One With the Breast Milk"
Episode Number: 026
Original Air Date: September 28, 1995
Written by: Adam Chase & Ira Ungerleider
Directed by: Michael Lembeck
Guest Cast:
Joel Beeson (Hombre Guy)
Jane Sibbett (Carol Willick)
Jessica Hecht (Susan Bunch)
Lauren Tom (Julie)
Emily Proctor (Annabel)
Monica goes shopping with Julie behind Rachel's back; Ross isn't exactly gaga over breast milk; and Joey meets his match at the department store.

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2.03 "The One Where Heckles Dies"
Episode Number: 027
Original Air Date: October 05, 1995
Written by: Michael Curtis & Greg Malins
Directed by: Kevin Bright
Guest Cast:
Maggie Wheeler (Janice)
Larry Hankin (Mr. Heckles)
Mr. Heckles dies and Chandler is scared to discover that he is a lot like the younger Mr. Heckles and, determined not to die alone and bitter, calls Janice; Rachel is upset that Monica still doesn't consider the apartment "their" apartment.

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2.04 "The One With Phoebe's Husband"
Episode Number: 028
Original Air Date: October 12, 1995
Written by: Alexa Junge
Directed by: Gail Mancuso
Guest Cast:
Lauren Tom (Julie)
Steve Zahn (Duncan)
Phoebe, it turns out, is married to a gay man who needed a green card and she's still in love with him but he wants a divorce and he's not gay. (Friends or Melrose Place? :-)

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2.05 "The One With Five Steaks and an Eggplant"
Episode Number: 029
Original Air Date: October 19, 1995
Written by: Chris Brown
Directed by: Ellen Gittelsohn
Guest Cast:
Brittany Powel (Jade)
Spencer Cherashore (Waiter)
Chandler has a date with a mysterious "Jade" who leaves a message on his machine by mistake; Monica gets a promotion and some free steaks in the deal; Joey, Phoebe, and Rachel are upset that the others do so many expensive things like Hootie and the Blowfish concerts; Ross has a birthday.

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2.06 "The One With the Baby on the Bus"
Episode Number: 030
Original Air Date: November 02, 1995
Written by: Betsy Borns
Directed by: Gail Mancuso
Guest Cast:
Max Wright (Terry)
Victor Raider-Wexler (Doctor)
Chrissie Hynde (the new singer)
Ross has an allergic reaction to Monica's kiwi lime pie, leaving Joey and Chandler to their version of "Adventures in Babysitting." Meanwhile, Rachel tries to break bad news to Phoebe regarding Phoebe's gig at Central Perk.

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2.07 "The One Where Ross Finds Out"
Episode Number: 031
Original Air Date: November 09, 1995
Written by: Michael Borkow
Directed by: Peter Bonerz
Rachel decides to move on with the rest of her life but a misplaced phone call jeopardizes her decision, bringing both Rachel and Ross to a crossroads; Monica becomes Chandler's personal trainer; Joey offers Phoebe some advice on relationships.

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2.08 "The One With the List"
Episode Number: 032
Original Air Date: November 16, 1995
Written by: Marta Kauffman & David Crane
Directed by: Mary Kay Place
Guest Cast:
Lauren Tom (Julie)
Michael McKean (Mr. Ratstatter)
Ross, trying to decide between Rachel and Julie, makes a list of pros and cons which Rachel reads.

2.09 "The One With Phoebe's Dad"
Episode Number: 033
Original Air Date: December 14, 1995
Written by: Jeffrey Astroff & Mike Sikowitz
Directed by: Kevin S. Bright
Guest Cast:
Audra Lindley (Frances)
Michael G. Hagerty (Mr. Treeger)
Phoebe finds out her father is still alive; Ross tries to get back on Rachel's good side; A Christmas party is held.

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2.10 "The One With Russ"
Episode Number: 034
Original Air Date: January 04, 1996
Written by: Ira Ungerleider
Directed by: Tommy Schlamme
Guest Cast:
June Gable (Estelle Leonard)
Vincent Vintresca (Fun Bobby)
David Schwimmer (Russ)
Rachel begins dating a guy who looks and acts just like Ross; Fun Bobby isn't so fun without alcohol; Joey quits acting.

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2.11 "The One With The Lesbian Wedding"
Episode Number: 035
Original Air Date: January 18, 1996
Written by: Doty Abrams
Directed by: Tommy Schlamme
Guest Cast:
Jane Sibbett (Carol Willick)
Jessica Hecht (Susan Bunch)
Marlo Thomas (Sandra Green)
Phil Leeds (Mr. Adleman)
Candice Gingrich (the Minister)
Carol and Susan decide to get married and Ross has a hard time with it; Rachel's mom pays her a visit and drops a bombshell; Phoebe gains the spirit of a deceased woman.

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2.12 "The One After the Superbowl, Pt. I"
Episode Number: 036
Original Air Date: January 28, 1996
Written by: Michael Borkow
Directed by: Michael Lembeck
Guest Cast:
Brooke Shields (Erika Ford)
Chris Isaak (Rob Donan)
Dan Castellaneta (the Zoo Keeper)
Roark Critchlow
Fred Willard (Mr. Lipson)
Tahj Mowry
Ross goes off in search of Marcel, his Monkey; Joey begins dating a fan who thinks he and his Days of our Lives character are one and the same; Phoebe sings for children and angers parents (but starts dating the man who hired her).

2.13 "The One After the Superbowl, Pt. II"
Episode Number: 037
Original Air Date: January 28, 1996
Written by: Mike Sikowitz & Jeffrey Astrof
Directed by: Michael Lembeck
Guest Cast:
Jean Claude Van Damme (himself)
Julia Roberts (Susie Moss)
The quest for Marcel leads to a movie set; Monica tries to go after Jean-Claude Van Damme; Chandler meets a make-up artist and Joey has a break...

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2.14 "The One With The Prom Video"
Episode Number: 038
Original Air Date: February 01, 1996
Written by: Alexa Junge
Directed by: James Burrows
Guest Cast:
Elliott Gould (Jack Geller)
Christina Pickles (Judy Geller)
Patrick Kerr (the Manager)
Michael Ray Bower (Roy Gublick)
Monica and Ross' parents drop off some keepsakes including a video of Monica and Rachel's prom double date; Rachel discovers in that video something about Ross she finds irresistable; Joey gives Chandler an ugly gold bracelet as thanks.

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2.15 "The One Where Ross and Rachel...You Know"
Episode Number: 039
Original Air Date: February 08, 1996
Written by: Michael Curtis & Gregory S. Malins
Directed by: Michael Lembeck
Guest Cast:
Tom Selleck (Richard Burke)
Ross and Rachel... you know; Monica gets reacquainted with an old family friend; Joey and Chandler get new chairs they can't leave.

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2.16 "The One Where Joey Moves Out"
Episode Number: 040
Original Air Date: February 15, 1996
Written by: Betsy Bornes
Directed by: Michael Lembeck
Guest Cast:
Elliot Gould (Jack Geller)
Christina Pickles (Judy Geller)
Tom Selleck (Richard Burke)
Rachel and Phoebe get tattoos; Monica sees her parents do something she'd rather not have seen; Joey decides to move out.

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2.17 "The One Where Eddie Moves In"
Episode Number: 041
Original Air Date: February 22, 1996
Written by: Adam Chase
Directed by: Michael Lembeck
Guest Cast:
Adam Goldburg (Eddie)
Chandler gets a new roommate; Ross gets on Monica's nerves by being around so much; Phoebe makes a video for "Smelly Cat";

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2.18 "The One Where Dr. Ramoray Dies"
Episode Number: 042
Original Air Date: March 21, 1996
Written by: ?
Directed by: ?
Guest Cast:
Tom Selleck (Richard Burke)
Adam Goldburg (Eddie)
Monica & Richard and Ross & Rachel have their first fights; Joey gets killed off of "Days of our Lives"; Chandler's new roommate wears out his welcome.

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2.19 "The One Where Eddie Won't Go Away"
Episode Number: 043
Original Air Date: March 28, 1996
Written by: Michael Curtis & Greg Malins
Directed by: Michael Lembeck
Guest Cast:
Adam Goldberg (Eddie)
June Gable (Estelle Leonard)
James Michael Tyler (Gunther)
Chandler's new Roomate won't move out; Now that Joey is out of work he can't afford his rich lifestyle; The women read a women-empowerment book.

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2.20 "The One Where Old Yeller Dies"
Episode Number: 044
Original Air Date: April 04, 1996
Story by: Michael Curtis & Greg Malins
Directed by: Michael Lembeck
Guest Cast:
Tom Selleck (Dr. Richard Burke)
Jane Sibbett (Carol Willick)
Jessica Hecht (Susan Bunch)
Phoebe discovers that her mother never let her see the sad endings to movies; Richard tries to be more like the guys; Rachel is mad at Ross for having planned out the rest of their lives.

2.21 "The One With The Bullies"
Episode Number: 045
Original Air Date: April 25, 1996
Written by: Sebastian Jones & Brian Buckner
Directed by: Michael Lembeck
Guest Cast:
Peter DeLuise (Carl)
Giovanni Ribisi (Frank Jr.)
Laraine Newman (Mrs. Buffay)
James Michael Tyler (Gunther)
Bullies won't let Ross and Chandler use the Couch in Central Perk; Monica gets addicted to playing the stock market; Phoebe tries to visit her father again.

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2.22 "The One With Two Parties"
Episode Number: 046
Original Air Date: May 02, 1996
Written by: Alexa Junge
Directed by: Michael Lembeck
Guest Cast:
Marlo Thomas (Sandra Green)
Rob Leibman (Leonard Green)
James Michael Tyler (Gunther)
Rachel's parents are getting a divorce and in order to keep her parents apart, the gant ends up throwing two simultaneous birthday parties for Rachel.

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2.23 "The One With The Chicken Pox"
Episode Number: 047
Original Air Date: May 09, 1996
Written by: Brown Mandell
Directed by: Michael Lembeck
Guest Cast:
Charlie Sheen (Ryan)
Phoebe has an out of town visitor and they both get Chicken Pox; Monica is bothered that Richard is nowhere nearly as neurotic as she is; Joey gets a job at Chandler's company and makes Chandler miserable.

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2.24 "The One With Barry & Mindy's Wedding"
Episode Number: 048
Original Air Date: May 16, 1996
Story by Ira Ungerleider
Directed by: Michael Lembeck
Guest Cast:
Tom Selleck (Dr. Richard Burke)
Mitchell Whitfield (Barry Farber)
Marie Hupp (Mindy)
Peter Spears (Joel)
Jackie Bright (Mr. Weinberg)
Rachel deals with Barry's wedding; Monica and Richard discuss their future; Joey needs to practice kissing another guy for a part he wants to get in a play.