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The One Where Heckles Dies

  • Episode aired Oct 5, 1995
  • TV-PG
  • 22m
IMDb RATING
8.2/10
6.5K
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Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry, David Schwimmer, and Mike Hagerty in Friends (1994)
ComedyRomance

Mr. Heckles dies and leaves all his possessions to Monica and Rachel, Chandler worries he will die alone just like him. Meanwhile, Rachel and Monica argue over a lamp, Phoebe and Ross argue ... Read allMr. Heckles dies and leaves all his possessions to Monica and Rachel, Chandler worries he will die alone just like him. Meanwhile, Rachel and Monica argue over a lamp, Phoebe and Ross argue over evolution.Mr. Heckles dies and leaves all his possessions to Monica and Rachel, Chandler worries he will die alone just like him. Meanwhile, Rachel and Monica argue over a lamp, Phoebe and Ross argue over evolution.

  • Director
    • Kevin Bright
  • Writers
    • David Crane
    • Marta Kauffman
    • Michael Curtis
  • Stars
    • Jennifer Aniston
    • Courteney Cox
    • Lisa Kudrow
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.2/10
    6.5K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Kevin Bright
    • Writers
      • David Crane
      • Marta Kauffman
      • Michael Curtis
    • Stars
      • Jennifer Aniston
      • Courteney Cox
      • Lisa Kudrow
    • 16User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Jennifer Aniston
    Jennifer Aniston
    • Rachel Green
    Courteney Cox
    Courteney Cox
    • Monica Geller
    Lisa Kudrow
    Lisa Kudrow
    • Phoebe Buffay
    Matt LeBlanc
    Matt LeBlanc
    • Joey Tribbiani
    • (as Matt Le Blanc)
    Matthew Perry
    Matthew Perry
    • Chandler Bing
    David Schwimmer
    David Schwimmer
    • Dr. Ross Geller
    Larry Hankin
    Larry Hankin
    • Mr. Heckles
    Mike Hagerty
    Mike Hagerty
    • Mr. Treeger
    • (as Michael G. Hagerty)
    Danny Dayton
    Danny Dayton
    • Buddy Doyle
    Maggie Wheeler
    Maggie Wheeler
    • Janice Litman-Goralnik
    • Director
      • Kevin Bright
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      • David Crane
      • Marta Kauffman
      • Michael Curtis
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    9alyhossam-69327

    R.i.p Matthew

    Well now this episode hits different with mith Matthew now being with us any more , he was literally the funniest and the most character i could relate to , he saved me and times i needed someone and there was no one that would understands me except chandler , Matthew Perry never disappointed us in make us laugh , cry , smile and feeling a lot of other feelings, a great actor that never had the appreciation he deserved, he will always go down on my list as the greatest comedy actor of all time , the way he played the character was absolutely tremendous that no one ever could have played it like this , goodby Matthew , we will try to keep it down.
    9c_macniven

    TO THE REVIWER WHO SAYS MR. HECKLES COMES BACK...

    To the reviwer who says Mr. Heckles comes back in season three:

    Of course he does.

    Technically.

    Did you NOT watch 3x6?

    It's a FLASHBACK episode. Has the word right there in the title.

    Meaning BEFORE Mr. Heckles died.

    Duh.

    It's not a plot hole or oversight.

    3x6 takes place before THIS episode, so he's alive in that one.

    Besides my rant, this is a wonderful episode, mainly due to Matthew Perry's acting.

    Chandler believing he would end up like Heckles was entertaining and heartbreaking to watch, even knowing he and Monica eventually get together.

    End note: Janice is always a funny touch to every episode she's in.
    jessnash-51864

    MR HECKLES COMES BACK IN SEASON 3 EPISODE 1

    Mr Heckles death was part of season 2 but in season 3 episode 6 he's back knocking on the girls' doors??!!
    10antholly

    Matthew Perry's finest hour

    Whilst this episode is excellent and gives a glimpse of the overall brilliance of Season 2, the main reason it stands out for me is the performance of Matthew Perry.

    I imagine that at the time the series was probably a little too young for it to be recognised by The Emmy committee but, having watched it several times through TV re-runs, it is clear to see that Perry puts in a wonderful sequence of beautifully-acted scenes which highlight Chandler at his achingly neurotic best.

    You really feel like you go on a journey through his back-story, and come to empathise with his current-day status as loner-to-be, all in the space of less than 25 minutes. If retroactive Emmys were to be handed out, I would no hesitation in nominating this episode as Perry's magnum opus.
    8jowsazevedo

    8.8//Emotional

    Emotional And Funny episode. I just Don t get why critics Don t care

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    • Trivia
      First appearance of Mr. Treeger.
    • Goofs
      At the beginning, Joey tells the story about the 'girl' he dated with the big Adam's apple. Later in the series, he calls his Adam's apple Joey's apple, and Chandler has to correct him by telling him it isn't named after each individual person.
    • Quotes

      Rachel: Hey, Chandler. Monica just broke my seashell lamp.

      Chandler: Neat. I'm gonna die alone.

      Rachel: Okay, you win.

    • Connections
      Featured in MsMojo: Top 10 Friends Moments That Will Always Make Us Cry (2018)

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    • Release date
      • October 5, 1995 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • USA
    • Production companies
      • Bright/Kauffman/Crane Productions
      • Warner Bros. Television
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    • Runtime
      • 22m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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