The One Where Joey Dates Rachel

what happens

Phoebe gets Monica and Chandler a Ms. Pacman arcade game for a wedding present, which leads to some heavy competition between Monica, Phoebe, and, surprisingly, Chandler. Ross gets to teach an advanced class because of a retiring professor, but soon learns that its on the other side of town, and he doesn't have enough time to get there. Meanwhile, Joey takes Rachel to dinner on a pretend date and they have a great time together, however, at the end of the night things take an unexpected turn.

who made it

directed

David Schwimmer

written

Sherry Bilsing, Ellen Kreamer

guest cast

Billed for this episode only — the turn people remember an episode for.

• Krista Allen as Mable
• Cole Sprouse as Ben Geller
• James Michael Tyler as Gunther