Ep 15. The One Where Estelle Dies
- TVPG
- April 22, 2004
- 23 min
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8.4 (4,594)
In season 10, episode 15 of Friends, entitled "The One Where Estelle Dies," the group is saddened to learn about the death of their friend and agent, Estelle. Joey is devastated by her passing, as she was not only his agent but also his friend. He wants to organize a proper funeral for her, but he runs into some problems with her family.
Meanwhile, Chandler is struggling with the idea of moving to Tulsa for his new job. He's excited about the opportunity, but he's also worried about leaving Monica and their future family behind. Monica is supportive of Chandler's decision, but she's also sad about the prospect of being separated from him for an extended period.
Ross is trying to get Rachel and Joey to declare their feelings for each other. He thinks they would make a perfect couple, and he's been trying to set them up for weeks. However, his interference backfires, and Rachel and Joey end up having a huge fight.
Phoebe is dealing with some personal issues that she's not ready to discuss with the rest of the group. She's been receiving some strange messages from her birth mother, and she's not sure how to handle the situation.
As the episode progresses, the group comes to terms with Estelle's death and Joey is able to organize a touching tribute to her. Chandler makes the difficult decision to accept the job offer and move to Tulsa, with Monica's blessing. Rachel and Joey make amends after their fight, but they decide it's best to remain just friends. Phoebe eventually opens up to the group about her birth mother and finds support and understanding from her friends.
Overall, "The One Where Estelle Dies" is an emotional episode that deals with loss, change, and the importance of friendships during difficult times. The cast delivers strong performances, and the writing is poignant and heartfelt. Fans of Friends will appreciate this bittersweet installment in the show's final season.