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The One Where Joey Dates Rachel

[ComedyFan2010 · 8/10 · 3 September 2011]

This is a very good episode. The story about the game machine is already pretty good. It just seems weird when Chandler first says that a 7 year old would not understand the words he used for high scores and yet a few minutes later says that by that time he should have seen orgies. But this isn't such a big deal. And the scene where Ben comes in and Phoebe probably yells out every single swear word that exists makes me laugh until I get tears every time I watch it

The date of Joey and Rachel is pretty cute. I like how they are showing each other their moves, and Rachel's are so simple and yet successful

The story about Ross is pretty small but so well done. Of course it is mainly because of David Schwimmer's acting, but I also like the solution they came up with

The one with PAC MAN!!

[Lady_Targaryen · 8/10 · 16 April 2009]

Phoebe orders a Ms Pac Man Machine, a big machine that Monica loves and is her favorite game of all time. (After the Vending Machine, of course, lol). Monica, Chandler and Phoebe stay competing to see who is the best in the game, but this brings a lot of little discussions among them, specially because Chandler wrote a lot of cursed words who are now registered in the machine, and Monica doesn't like that because Ben is going to play it.

Ross tells to Rachel and Joey that Professor Newman is retiring, so he will be teaching his advanced class. Everybody is excited for him, but the only problem is that Ross needs to go to Cross Town to give classes to his new class, and this gives him a lot of trouble since he is always arriving late. (The place is very distant!)

Joey asks Rachel for suggestions of good places for a date. Rachel tells him about a lot of places, but Joey notices how much she misses to go on dates. Joey gives her the idea of them going out on a date, and he plans a lot of nice things for them to do together and to make Rachel feel good. The date goes very well and they both liked a lot, but Joey starts to feel different feelings about Rachel.

A sweet Joey and Rachel centred episode

[studioAT · 6/10 · 28 July 2017]

Now this is better. After a couple of so-so episodes, the 8th series of 'Friends' gets back into gear with a good episode.

The Joey and Rachel story line is beautifully played, and full of lots of laughs and some genuine emotion. Joey is certainly the most evolved character on the show, and Matt Le Blanc is probably the most improved actor.

The Ross story line wasn't given much screen time, but allows us to see what a gifted physical comedian David Schwimmer is.

The Monica/Chandler/Phoebe story line is OK, but as I've said in previous reviews, I liked it better when Chandler didn't seem so much under the thumb.

A much better episode overall though.

Joey and rachel

[mahdyarrezaee-63543 · 4/10 · 24 July 2021]

Wrost part of the whole series was when the writers of the show thought it would be good story to have rachel and joey together.

Joey x Rachel's Date

[vivianla · 29 December 2020]

Phoebe has a giant gift for the Bings. It is a Ms. Pacman arcade game.

Joey offers Rachel a date because she has been having a hard time with the pregnancy. He descriptively starts to say it will take her mind off the baby's head stretching out the...

Joey buys Rachel both the filet mignon and three-pound lobster. They then show each other their moves.

Joey says he first gets alcohol ordered to him by a fan and says he just wants to live a normal life. He also leans in and says I was waiting to kiss you at the end of the night but you look so beautiful.

Rachel asks him where did he grow up. Joey says that's your move? You're lucky you are hot Rach. Joey says Queens and then Rachel asks if he is close to his parents. Mom, yes. Dad not so much, they talk but there is this distance they pretend is not there. Rachel looks at him with beautiful eyes. Joey is shocked by how simple the questions are but they work. Then she grabs her clutch and says she needs to use the bathroom. Then she says now you are watching me as I walk away. Joey smiles and is amazed.

Joey tells Rachel he didn't know he could enjoy the non-sex part so much of a date. That was the best date he has ever had. Joey admits his move after is wearing raspberry lip balm to make his lips look shiny and irresistible. They are like a moth to light. Rachel says she lightly touches her lips to the man's and gets closer then moans. Matt LeBlanc's acting is so perfect - the reaction is sosososo perfect. He slowly develops a crush on Rachel.

Rachel watches Cudo as recommended by Joey. Joey comes back from his date early and Rachel tells him to come closer to protect her. She cuddles into his chest and Joey says he is terrified. Such a beautiful scene. Jennifer Aniston's acting is so perfect and her reactions too - nothing was overly done.

Ross is shocked to learn his new class's building is far from the current class and he keeps coming in late.

Monica, Chandler and Phoebe try to beat Chandler's scores with the bad words for initials. Phoebe loses and a symphony plays with Ben and Ross at the door. Cole Sprouse is so cute.