Day 5, Episode 5

Friends (1.5) The One with the East German Laundry Detergent
Original Air Date: October 20th 1994

Brief Description (IMDB): Eager to spend time with Rachel, Ross pretends his building's washroom is rat-infested so he can join her at the laundromat. Chandler points out this could be a 'date' and the first time she'll see his underwear so it shouldn't be dirty! Rachel, the spoiled 'laundry virgin' feels managing this domestic chore is a real step to independence, but despite Ross's good advice she leaves a red sock in the machine. The real accomplishment comes where she has to stand up as no-nonsense-New Yorker against a rude, aggressive woman who invents rules to pretend it's not Rachel turn to do her laundry. Joey realizes he regrets dumping foxy Angela when he learns she is dating Bob. He proposes a double-date, then needs a girl stat. Monica agrees to be Joey's date but when she sees hunky Bob and realizes he's not Angela's brother she starts to enjoy the evening. Chandler drinks too much espresso while desperately trying to break up with neurotic Janice



BLOG:

In this episode Chandler & Phoebe break up with their significant others together... or try to at least. Phoebe easily breaks up with her boyfriend, while Chandler struggles with Janice. Eventually, Phoebe breaks up Chandler and Janice easily. Joey & Monica attempt to break up another couple for themselves, while Ross and Rachel have their "first date" at the laundry mat.

Relationships:

Chandler ends his relationship with Janice Hosenstein


“Janice” was played by the actress Maggie Wheeler and appeared on many episodes of Friends, as well as Everybody Loves Raymond (1996-2004) ER (2006), How I Met Your Mother (2007) and Without a Trace (2009).

Joey and Monica attempt to break up Angela and Bob


“Angela” is played by the actress Kim Cillingham, who went on to appear/star in Touched by an Angel (1997) CSI (2003) and ER (2006).

“Bob” was played by the actor Jack Armstrong who has gone on to appear/star in the Soap Operas The Bold and the Beautiful (2001) and Days of Our Lives (2003). Recently, Armstrong also appeared on an episode of Leverage (2009).

Guest Appearances:

The Horrible Woman


“The Horrible Woman” in the laundry mat is played by the actress Camille Saviola. Saviola has gone on to appear/star in NYPD Blue (1995), JAG (2000), ER (2004), Saving Grace (2008), Without a Trace (2008), Nip/Tuck (2009) and Entourage (2006-2009).


Favorite Joke:

My favorite joke in this episode comes in the opening scene. While Chandler is describing breaking up with someone in a restaurant, he says:

“You’re sitting there with her… she has no idea what’s happening, and then you finally get the courage to do it! Then there’s that horrible awkward moment when you’ve handed her the note…"

Trivia:

What is Ross’s excuse for why he cannot do laundry in his own building?

A. Broken Machine
B. A rat problem
C. Doesn’t clean his clothes good enough
D. None of the Above

(Answer in tomorrow's blog!)
(Answer to yesterday’s Trivia: D. All of the Above)

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