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The One with the Stripper

  • Episode aired Nov 15, 2001
  • TV-PG
  • 22m
IMDb RATING
8.6/10
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Jennifer Aniston in Friends (1994)
Friends: The One With The Stripper
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Chandler finds out that Monica had a bachelorette party, even though they promised not to have parties. Rachel takes Phoebe along to dinner with Rachel's dad, because she is afraid he will b... Read allChandler finds out that Monica had a bachelorette party, even though they promised not to have parties. Rachel takes Phoebe along to dinner with Rachel's dad, because she is afraid he will be angry when she tells him she's pregnant.Chandler finds out that Monica had a bachelorette party, even though they promised not to have parties. Rachel takes Phoebe along to dinner with Rachel's dad, because she is afraid he will be angry when she tells him she's pregnant.

  • Director
    • David Schwimmer
  • Writers
    • David Crane
    • Marta Kauffman
    • Andrew Reich
  • Stars
    • Jennifer Aniston
    • Courteney Cox
    • Lisa Kudrow
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.6/10
    5.4K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • David Schwimmer
    • Writers
      • David Crane
      • Marta Kauffman
      • Andrew Reich
    • Stars
      • Jennifer Aniston
      • Courteney Cox
      • Lisa Kudrow
    • 20User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Jennifer Aniston
    Jennifer Aniston
    • Rachel Green
    Courteney Cox
    Courteney Cox
    • Monica Geller-Bing
    • (as Courteney Cox Arquette)
    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
    Ron Leibman
    Ron Leibman
    • Dr. Leonard Green
    Bonnie Somerville
    Bonnie Somerville
    • Mona
    Jackie Debatin
    Jackie Debatin
    • The Hooker
    Fred Stoller
    Fred Stoller
    • Stu
    Martin Yu
    • The Waiter
    James Michael Tyler
    James Michael Tyler
    • Gunther
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • David Schwimmer
    • Writers
      • David Crane
      • Marta Kauffman
      • Andrew Reich
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    10marwanF9

    The best of the season so far....

    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.
    1anupamtomar93

    Very bad episode ever👎🏼... Hurts Indians sentiments. 😡 but still 🙏🏼

    "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. 🙏🏼
    1tdexdtet

    Lord Ganesha idol is kicked and broken by Ross's date Mona. Hurts Indian sentiments.

    Lord Ganesha idol is kicked and broken by Ross's date Mona. Hurts Indian sentiments.
    1Carpe_diem_

    Kicking God's idol is pretty insulting. Still on Netflix!!

    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.
    7studioAT

    Joey and Chandler reunited

    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.

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    • Trivia
      In this episode Phoebe states that she thinks Rachel's father is 'kinda sexy'. She also said that she was attracted to Ross and Monica's father Jack in the season six Thanksgiving episode.
    • Goofs
      Joey uses the "finger quotes" to tell Chandler that Ross was "conveniently" too busy to attend Chandler's bachelor party. However, in The One Where Emma Cries, Joey tells Ross he doesn't know what the "finger quotes" mean.
    • Quotes

      Dr. Leonard Green: [Rachel has asked Phoebe to go to dinner, to help her tell her father she is pregnant] Why don't I order everyone the Mandarin chicken?

      Phoebe: I don't eat meat.

      Dr. Leonard Green: It's chicken!

      Phoebe: Yeah; well, I don't eat that, either.

      Dr. Leonard Green: [shaking his head] I'll never understand you lesbians.

    • Alternate versions
      In the Indian version, all instances of the word 'hooker' are muted. Also, the scene where Ross and Mona makes out and Mona accidentally kicks and breaks the statue of Lord Ganesha, is completely removed.
    • Connections
      References Vendetta (1950)
    • Soundtracks
      Let Me Blow Ya Mind
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      Written by Eve, Dr. Dre, Mike Elizondo, Scott Storch and Stevie J

      Performed by Eve and Gwen Stefani

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    • Release date
      • November 15, 2001 (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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