A transition episode written by Alexa Junge that relies mostly on one liners and pop culture inside jokes rather than plot, this one serves a solid purpose in sketching out the characters a bit more and giving the audience a bit more background on the life and relationship dynamic of Ross in particular before the pilot that makes his awkwardness and lack of self confidence seem endearing and warming to the female audience of the show. Neither of the story lines really come alive but do take note of the pizza boy, he's now an excellent and versatile lead and character actor on many a popular TV show in the last twenty years since this aired. Most likely this episode was written in isolation and given the to ahead weeks and months before the writer had any idea how her episode would fit into the overall story arch and that's why you see it lacking in cohesiveness with the previous episodes in forwarding the plot line. Given its circumstantial limitations, this one still has a few memorable comedic scenes, though ends on a ridiculously silly note.
11 Reviews
The One with the hot politician
Lady_Targaryen20 October 2007
Warning: Spoilers
In the fourth episode, We discover that Ross lost his virginity with Carol. He stays the entire episode remembering their anniversary of losing his virginity, so Chandler and Joey decide to take him to a hockey game to cheer him up. ( He gets hurt in this episode because of a hockey disc, so we see funny moments in the hospital with our three main guys!)
Monica, Phoebe and Rachel get George Stephanopoulos' pizza by mistake, and they stay spying the hot politician while talking about their personal opinions about Chandler, Ross and Joey.
In this episode, Rachel receives her first salary, and for her disappointment, it is not exactly what she imagined to be. ( All FICA's fault..LoL) She feels even more frustrated after seeing her rich friends, since each one of the girls has interesting news about their lives.
Monica, Phoebe and Rachel get George Stephanopoulos' pizza by mistake, and they stay spying the hot politician while talking about their personal opinions about Chandler, Ross and Joey.
In this episode, Rachel receives her first salary, and for her disappointment, it is not exactly what she imagined to be. ( All FICA's fault..LoL) She feels even more frustrated after seeing her rich friends, since each one of the girls has interesting news about their lives.
#4!
Analog_Devotee13 June 2021
The One With George Stephanopoulos
ComedyFan20105 June 2011
Warning: Spoilers
A great episode. Guys go to a hockey game and the girls spend the night together.
Both Rachel and Ross are upset. Her because she realizes that all people she knows are progressing forward by getting married and promoted while she gets a crappy salary for serving coffee. So she wonders if it was a good decision to leave Barry and become independent from her family. Ross is upset because this is the day he lost his virginity to Carol I like it because both of the problems are a bit of "real life" situations and people can connect. Also the dynamics between the characters is great. For example the scene where the girls sit at the patio and wait for George Stephanopoulus while confessing to each other all the things they did is pretty awesome And there is lots of funny situations and dialogues. The very first scene where they talk about omnipotence is a great word play
Both Rachel and Ross are upset. Her because she realizes that all people she knows are progressing forward by getting married and promoted while she gets a crappy salary for serving coffee. So she wonders if it was a good decision to leave Barry and become independent from her family. Ross is upset because this is the day he lost his virginity to Carol I like it because both of the problems are a bit of "real life" situations and people can connect. Also the dynamics between the characters is great. For example the scene where the girls sit at the patio and wait for George Stephanopoulus while confessing to each other all the things they did is pretty awesome And there is lots of funny situations and dialogues. The very first scene where they talk about omnipotence is a great word play
The One Where Ross Is Upset Over His Special Anniversary...
taylorkingston24 February 2015
Warning: Spoilers
I enjoy this episode. It's funny, but not one of my favorite episodes of the season, or of the series.
In this episode, Ross is really upset over the anniversary of losing his virginity. And since everything reminds him of his lesbian ex-wife, Carol, Joey and Chandler take him to a hockey game, hoping it would cheer him up. It didn't and the night got even worse when a hockey puck slammed into Ross's face. It was pretty hilarious. And I'm not a person who finds people getting hurt, funny. Only if they're cartoons. But since I hate Ross, it was fun for me. I'm twisted, I know. And when they have to take him to the hospital, it gets even funnier. Meanwhile, Rachel gets her first paycheck, and she gets really upset because the amount is so low. She wants to know who Fica is and why she's getting all her money. I'm sorry if the spelling is incorrect, I don't know how to spell it. So, she starts drinking away her sadness with Rachel and Phoebe and then they order pizza. The pizza guy brings them a pizza, but brings them the wrong one. He brings them George Stephanopoulos's pizza. Who lives across the street, and is apparently a big deal, so they are happy to take his order.
Overall, I give this episode an 8 out of 10.
In this episode, Ross is really upset over the anniversary of losing his virginity. And since everything reminds him of his lesbian ex-wife, Carol, Joey and Chandler take him to a hockey game, hoping it would cheer him up. It didn't and the night got even worse when a hockey puck slammed into Ross's face. It was pretty hilarious. And I'm not a person who finds people getting hurt, funny. Only if they're cartoons. But since I hate Ross, it was fun for me. I'm twisted, I know. And when they have to take him to the hospital, it gets even funnier. Meanwhile, Rachel gets her first paycheck, and she gets really upset because the amount is so low. She wants to know who Fica is and why she's getting all her money. I'm sorry if the spelling is incorrect, I don't know how to spell it. So, she starts drinking away her sadness with Rachel and Phoebe and then they order pizza. The pizza guy brings them a pizza, but brings them the wrong one. He brings them George Stephanopoulos's pizza. Who lives across the street, and is apparently a big deal, so they are happy to take his order.
Overall, I give this episode an 8 out of 10.
I make coffee which is not even for me...
00Yasser13 March 2021
Rachel has tough times getting rid of her past but she has magic beans now...a lot of comedy between the girls, the boys help Ross to forget about his first time sex with his ex wife which was his first time ever; so welcome to the Arab world Ross....hhhhh
The One With Funny Depressing Talks
devashishparnami20 November 2017
Warning: Spoilers
The episode was really nice, the starting with Ross being all depressed and Joey and Chandler reacting the opposite way and taking him for the match was really nice. The scene with Rachel meeting her friends was also nice and the second half with the guys at the hospital and girls depressing over was funny.
Not Great
slightlymad2215 November 2014
After it's best episode so far, this one falls a bit flat.
Plot In A Paragraph: Joey and Chandler take a depressed Ross to a hockey game to distract him from his problems, but an accident sees them spend the night at the hospital. Rachel is happy to get her first-ever pay-check, till she notices how little is left after taxes. Monica, Phoebe and Rachel get Bill Clinton's hunky PR guy George Stephanopoulos's pizza delivered by mistake, and spend the evening spying on him from Monica's balcony.
We also have a new opening featuring several scenes from episodes mixed in with the original opening of the gang in the fountain.
And the incredible catchy theme tune now has the hand claps inserted in to it.
Plot In A Paragraph: Joey and Chandler take a depressed Ross to a hockey game to distract him from his problems, but an accident sees them spend the night at the hospital. Rachel is happy to get her first-ever pay-check, till she notices how little is left after taxes. Monica, Phoebe and Rachel get Bill Clinton's hunky PR guy George Stephanopoulos's pizza delivered by mistake, and spend the evening spying on him from Monica's balcony.
We also have a new opening featuring several scenes from episodes mixed in with the original opening of the gang in the fountain.
And the incredible catchy theme tune now has the hand claps inserted in to it.
Maybe
bevo-1367813 November 2020
I have better memories of this episode
jpapanone6 July 2021
Than a rewatching 15/20 years later.
It was very good at it's time, and a good reason to continue watching the show.
It has the charm of early Friends, and funny scenes...but fails to really draw me in and leave me extremely entertained.
It being only episode 4, it's amazing.
But...the series gets way better...and also way worse.
I could easily give it a 6, as if it came on reruns, I could easily skip it...and 7's are usually automatic rewatched. So...this is a 6 masquerading as a 7.
It was very good at it's time, and a good reason to continue watching the show.
It has the charm of early Friends, and funny scenes...but fails to really draw me in and leave me extremely entertained.
It being only episode 4, it's amazing.
But...the series gets way better...and also way worse.
I could easily give it a 6, as if it came on reruns, I could easily skip it...and 7's are usually automatic rewatched. So...this is a 6 masquerading as a 7.
THE BEST SCENE.
shafihapatel27 June 2021
Warning: Spoilers
HOCKY MATCH: Ross is not over from carol yet so chandler and joey took him to hocky match but there was not fun until puck was hitten to the face of Ross and when kid was playing with puck ross came and just started to arguing and puck was hitten to a counter lady and Ross said "Now that was fun."
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