Day 3, Episode 3

Friends (1.3) The One with the Thumb
Original Air Date: October 6th 1994

Brief Description (IMDB): Monica is reluctant to introduce her new boyfriend, Alan, to her friends because they've mocked all of the boyfriend they've met before. To her surprise, they love Alan. However, she realizes she doesn't feel a spark with Alan and breaks up with him. Her friends take the news very hard, but Alan is relieved (since he couldn't stand her friends). Chandler resumes his smoking habit. Phoebe encounters a problem with her bank account, when a bank error in her favor nets her $1,000. She gives the money (and a complementary football phone) away to a homeless friend, who in turn buys her a soda. When Phoebe opens it, she sees a thumb, so the soda company gives her $7,000.



BLOG:

While Chandler helps Joey read lines for an upcoming audition, he is sucked back into the world of smoking cigarettes after a three year hiatus. All of the friends attempt to make him quit. The friends become more interested in Monica’s new boyfriend than she is.



Relationships:

Monica dates Alan


Joey: “So when do we get to meet the guy?”
Monica: “Let’s see, today is Monday…. never”

“Alan” was played by Geoffrey Lower. Lower went on to star/appear in Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman (TV Series and Film) as well as guest appearances in NYPD Blue (2001), JAG (2005), and Navy NCIS (2005).

Guest Appearances:

Lizzy – Phoebe's Homeless Friend


"Lizzy" was played by Beth Grant who has gone on to appear in many popular TV Shoes including: The X Files (2000), CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2002), Yes, Dear (2001-2004), JAG (2004), Bones (2007), The Office (2008), Criminal Minds (2010), Medium (2010), and a voice on King of the Hill (1998-2009). Grant also appeared in recent films All About Steve (2009) and Crazy Heart (2009).


Favorite Joke:



My favorite joke in this episode is more of an event. When the friends make another attempt to make Chandler quit his bad habit of smoking. He say’s “So what, I have a flaw…” and points out the other Friend’s flaws; Joey’s finger cracking, Monica’s snorting while laughing, Ross over-pronouncing every word, Phoebe chewing her hair, and Rachel not serving/giving people what they order at Central Perk. What follows is all the Friends arguing amongst each other while displaying their bad habits. Meanwhile, Chandler laughs in the background and enjoys his cigarette.

Trivia:

In this episode, where is the one place Chandler does not smoke?

A. Monica & Rachel’s Apartment
B. Ross’s Apartment
C. His Office
D. Central Perk Coffee House

(Answer in tomorrow's blog!)
(Answer to yesterday’s Trivia: D. None of the Above – Phoebe found the ring in the lasagna)

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