Ep 9. The One With The Birth Mother

In Friends Season 10 episode 9, "The One With The Birth Mother", Monica and Chandler are trying to find the perfect match for adoption to start their own family. Chandler is nervous about the whole process and unsure if they will ever find a good match, but Monica is determined to keep trying. Meanwhile, Joey tries to convince Phoebe to set him up on a date with her old roommate, but things don't go as planned.

The episode follows Monica and Chandler as they await a call from a potential birth mother that they have been matched with. They are nervous and excited, but also worried that the birth mother may not choose them. As they wait for news, they begin to question whether they are ready to be parents and whether they will be good at it.

Joey, on the other hand, is interested in meeting Phoebe's old roommate, but Phoebe is hesitant. She warns Joey that her roommate is a little weird and that he may not be interested in her. However, Joey is determined to meet her and convinces Phoebe to set them up on a date.

As the episode unfolds, Monica and Chandler meet with the birth mother and her husband, hoping to make a good impression. They are nervous and unsure of what to say, but the couple seems to like them and they are hopeful that they will be chosen to adopt the baby. However, they soon discover that the birth mother has some reservations about them and their lifestyle, leaving them uncertain about their chances.

Meanwhile, Joey's date with Phoebe's old roommate does not go as planned. He is disappointed to find that she is not exactly what he expected and struggles to find something they have in common. As he tries to make conversation, he discovers that she is a little strange and he begins to worry that he has made a mistake.

As the episode comes to a close, Monica and Chandler receive news from the birth mother that she has chosen another couple to adopt the baby. They are devastated but also relieved, as they are not sure if they were ready to be parents just yet. Joey also learns that sometimes things don't go as planned in the dating world, but he is still optimistic about finding the right woman.

Overall, "The One With The Birth Mother" is a heartfelt and relatable episode that explores the ups and downs of adoption and dating. It showcases the strengths and weaknesses of Monica, Chandler, and Joey as they navigate these emotional and challenging experiences, highlighting the importance of support and friendship during difficult times.