Rachel has a dinner with her unpleasant father and Phoebe. He suggests that Phoebe is lesbian and make some jokes about it. Throughout this "date", Dr. Green shows all his arrogance mixed with humor, which deliver some laughs in a matter of seconds. Then, Rachel tells the truth she was hiding (that she isn't getting married) and he gets very mad, so she just throw the guilt at Ross. Rachel's father also makes a funny joke involving the two meanings of bastard-- congrats for the writers, this one was very well thought. Then the rest of the episode is basically all about pregnancy, marriage and singleness issues, with several funny and light jokes. See this one!
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Rachel tells her father she is pregnant!
Lady_Targaryen15 April 2009
Warning: Spoilers
Rachel invites Phoebe to dinner with her and her father. Rachel still didn't tell her father that she is pregnant, and she wants Phoebe's support for that. Rachel tries to tell her father about her pregnancy in many times, but since he is a very aggressive person, she ends up giving up. Phoebe helps her in tell her father about the idea of being a grandfather, but she eventually invents a wedding with Ross to not make her father upset or thinking that his grandson will be a bastard.
Phoebe sees the stripper from Monica's bachelorette party and ends up revealing to Chandler about her secret party. Chandler is revolted that Monica had a party and he didn't, and Joey didn't like very much the idea too, since he wanted to make a party for Chandler. Monica feels bad with that and gives Chandler a woman's number, that she thinks it is a stripper, to make Chandler better, but the woman is in fact,a prostitute.
Ross and Mona are getting along, but Ross still didn't say anything to her about Rachel's baby. When they are together in a romantic situation in Ross' house, Rachel's father arrives and discuss with Ross about him making Rachel pregnant without even marrying her. This makes Ross' and Mona's situation a crap, to say the least.
Phoebe sees the stripper from Monica's bachelorette party and ends up revealing to Chandler about her secret party. Chandler is revolted that Monica had a party and he didn't, and Joey didn't like very much the idea too, since he wanted to make a party for Chandler. Monica feels bad with that and gives Chandler a woman's number, that she thinks it is a stripper, to make Chandler better, but the woman is in fact,a prostitute.
Ross and Mona are getting along, but Ross still didn't say anything to her about Rachel's baby. When they are together in a romantic situation in Ross' house, Rachel's father arrives and discuss with Ross about him making Rachel pregnant without even marrying her. This makes Ross' and Mona's situation a crap, to say the least.
The best of the season so far....
marwan113 October 2023
Regardless of everything and all the attacks that came from the Indians for this episode, "even though I do not care about their gods... I will give my personal opinion about the episode and nothing else... The episode is the best episode of the season so far... literally throughout the episode and I am smiling... moments.. And genius jokes in every season, even though the series is old, but they are still SO funny.. Joey and Chandler's relationship and the touching moments and dialogue between them.. Rachel's father, who killed me.. Phoebe, "as usual".. Monica in the end, literally an episode and nothing more wonderful.. when Rachel's father enters Ross and begins Ross explains to him literally one of the most iconic scenes in the series.. Overall, I am very enjoying it and my journey with Friends is still not over.. Great episode.
The One with the Stripper
ComedyFan20103 September 2011
Warning: Spoilers
In this episode we once again get to see what a worthless scum Monica is. She ruined Chandler's Bachelor night but had no problem with having one herself. Let's just think what she would have done if it was another way around. And her making him a post marriage Bachelor party was selfishness as well, she just did it to feel better about herself, Chandler wasn't comfortable about it. Glad they didn't show us more of her stripping, would make me want to puke
Luckily the episode got saved by the awesome story of Rachel's father finding out about her pregnancy and the fact that she isn't getting married. Ron Leibman made a great performance in this episode. It was especially great when he met with Ross while Mona was around. It is incredibly funny and very well performed both by him and David Schwimmer
Luckily the episode got saved by the awesome story of Rachel's father finding out about her pregnancy and the fact that she isn't getting married. Ron Leibman made a great performance in this episode. It was especially great when he met with Ross while Mona was around. It is incredibly funny and very well performed both by him and David Schwimmer
One of my favorites from the show
lilibethwa-3786510 July 2022
Very bad episode ever👎🏼... Hurts Indians sentiments. 😡 but still 🙏🏼
anupamtomar9319 January 2021
"Lord Ganesha's idol was kicked" that scene was added unnecessarily it was not even required there, which shows no sense and humour rather showed disrespect to Indians' and Hindu's god/goddess, to their faith and beliefs and to hurt their sentiments. 🙏🏼
Joey and Chandler reunited
studioAT26 July 2017
This episode features a very funny performance from David Schwimmer as Ross, as he tries to juggle all the aspects of his life coming together. Quite why Mona was so keen to stay with him after all that though remains a mystery.
The highlight of the episode though was a rare chance to see Joey and Chandler being together in a story line. Matt Le Blanc and Matthew Perry are so funny together, and their chemistry here is great. The notable change now being that often Joey is funnier than Chandler.
Series 8 is a very consistent year for 'Friends' and this episode is another good example of that.
The highlight of the episode though was a rare chance to see Joey and Chandler being together in a story line. Matt Le Blanc and Matthew Perry are so funny together, and their chemistry here is great. The notable change now being that often Joey is funnier than Chandler.
Series 8 is a very consistent year for 'Friends' and this episode is another good example of that.
Remove Ganesha Scene from this episode
bodybuildingperformancein21 September 2023
Netflix India has the version of this episode where Lord Ganesh's idol is kicked by Mona. It's an unnecessary scene just included to insult Hinduism. Request Netflix to edit this version of the episode.
I never paid attention to the idol before. I really don't get the motivation behind doing so.
Why are you still airing it in India ? Kindly remove this scene. I have already tagged Netflix India via my Twitter handle too.
Netflix India has the version of this episode where Lord Ganesh's idol is kicked by Mona. It's an unnecessary scene just included to insult Hinduism. Request Netflix to edit this version of the episode.
I never paid attention to the idol before. I really don't get the motivation behind doing so.
Why are you still airing it in India ? Kindly remove this scene. I have already tagged Netflix India via my Twitter handle too.
Netflix India has the version of this episode where Lord Ganesh's idol is kicked by Mona. It's an unnecessary scene just included to insult Hinduism. Request Netflix to edit this version of the episode.
Kicking God's idol is pretty insulting. Still on Netflix!!
Carpe_diem_6 August 2022
Netflix India has the version of this episode where Lord Ganesh's idol is kicked by Mona. It's an unnecessary scene just included to insult Hinduism. Request Netflix to edit this version of the episode.
I never paid attention to the idol before. I really don't get the motivation behind doing so.
I never paid attention to the idol before. I really don't get the motivation behind doing so.
Shes's A Hooker Not A Stripper and Telling Mr. Green
vivianla28 December 2020
Warning: Spoilers
Phoebe accidentally reveals Mon had a bachelorette party after recognizing the stripper in the cafe. She said out loud Mon took off his G-string with her teeth. Chandler said it is unfair and Joey agrees. Chandler said they agreed the tradition was silly and Joey disagrees saying it is a great tradition. Mon comes back and said to make it up to him she hired a stripper and he will have a bachelor party this evening.
Rachel asked Phoebe to come to dinner with her when she sees her dad. Her dad is an angry man she said.
At dinner Rachel does not tell the whole truth and it sounds like Ross was to blame for everything. Her dad wants them to be married as he said he doesn't want his first grandchild to be messed up.
Chandler and Joey wait for the stripper and she is at the door. The stripper goes into the bedroom and the guys go in to see what she means. She is naked already and they said okay they missed the stripping part. She is a hooker then. Chandler hilariously said yeah you can smoke when the hooker asked. We have to burn that room down anyways. Chandler called her a prostitute.
Poor Ross has to deal with Mr. Green coming while he is on a date with Mona.
Monica finds out from Stu at work that she is a hooker. Stu said she was his most expensive date. Mon runs home and says she is a stripper!!!! Mon asks Chandler did you let her smoke in here? Chandler replies her butt print is still on Mon's grandmother's quilt. It's whatever if she smokes.
Mon then turns on the stereo and said she will be his stripper. Chandler puts on his king's crown and watches as she takes off her jacket and shoes while dancing.
Rachel asked Phoebe to come to dinner with her when she sees her dad. Her dad is an angry man she said.
At dinner Rachel does not tell the whole truth and it sounds like Ross was to blame for everything. Her dad wants them to be married as he said he doesn't want his first grandchild to be messed up.
Chandler and Joey wait for the stripper and she is at the door. The stripper goes into the bedroom and the guys go in to see what she means. She is naked already and they said okay they missed the stripping part. She is a hooker then. Chandler hilariously said yeah you can smoke when the hooker asked. We have to burn that room down anyways. Chandler called her a prostitute.
Poor Ross has to deal with Mr. Green coming while he is on a date with Mona.
Monica finds out from Stu at work that she is a hooker. Stu said she was his most expensive date. Mon runs home and says she is a stripper!!!! Mon asks Chandler did you let her smoke in here? Chandler replies her butt print is still on Mon's grandmother's quilt. It's whatever if she smokes.
Mon then turns on the stereo and said she will be his stripper. Chandler puts on his king's crown and watches as she takes off her jacket and shoes while dancing.
Should be banned across the world
recruitmenow7 June 2021
There was no need to hit the indian god and sentiments, clearly they don't repeat other religions and their god and goddess.
Indians can do the same for Jesus, but we believe that every religion should be respected the same way, that is why you will never see such kind of stupidity in any of the Indian movies or web series.
Indians can do the same for Jesus, but we believe that every religion should be respected the same way, that is why you will never see such kind of stupidity in any of the Indian movies or web series.
Lord Ganesha kicked down
sheshansh31 July 2023
It's not have been enlightened enough that Lord Ganesha's idol is kicked by Mona in this episode . It could be any other idol but yet they used Ganesha's idol to kick down . It's a matter of shame that yet sone Indians doesn't care enough and has made this show so much popular in India and Netflix has that scene still unedited . Friends has gone down all at once in my eyes. It should be atleast get edited before presenting on the screen and the writers should publish an apology note understanding the mistake they made whether intentionally or unintentionally . It should be left unedited , that's the least they can do .
Can you please respect the god....
jorosenpai18 May 2022
unacceptable, one word only
sudeshjoshi-252967 August 2022
We Indians loved friends and I still love it but what they did in return, showed lord Ganesha kicked in the season 8 episode 8. This is unacceptable as a cultured Indian. Show respect to all religion and culture or show not at all.
Becoming Friends thing to taboo thing...
mrjohnwick-1405226 June 2020
Kudos to the writers...wow first few seasons are great..but after 4 seasons it's become a money flowing series and the friendship thing changes into taboo thing to increase the viewership.... sleeping with anyone at anytime, sending your girlfriend to a date even though she is pregnant ... arranging a stripper show for your husband wow just wow ....is this the American things .....
They destroyed the beautiful series into a trash ...
The One With The Glaring Continuity Error
NatashaJAmos201516 August 2020
This show isn't know for getting its own history straight. After Dr Green roasted Ross for getting his daughter pregnant Ross says to Rachel her father was a pleasant man (in a sarcastic tone) but Ross met Dr Green a few seasons earlier quite a number of times.
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