Ep 12. The One With All The Jealousy
- TVPG
- January 16, 1997
- 22 min
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8.1 (5,275)
The One With All The Jealousy is the twelfth episode of the third season of the hit sitcom Friends. It originally aired on NBC on January 16, 1997, and was directed by Kevin S. Bright.
The episode starts with Ross (David Schwimmer) and Rachel (Jennifer Aniston) arguing about whether or not they were on a break when Ross slept with another woman. Meanwhile, Joey (Matt LeBlanc) is feeling jealous of Chandler (Matthew Perry) because he thinks he's getting all the good acting jobs.
Monica (Courteney Cox) invites her high school friend Will (Brad Pitt) over for Thanksgiving dinner, and it quickly becomes clear that Ross is jealous of him. This is due to the fact that Will and Ross were in a band together, and Ross always felt that Will was better than him. Furthermore, Will and Rachel seem to have chemistry, which only fuels Ross' jealous tendencies.
As the dinner progresses, tensions rise and secrets are revealed. Chandler discovers that Joey has been hiding auditions from him, leading to a fight between the two friends. Meanwhile, Ross becomes increasingly jealous of Will's success and connection with Rachel. In an attempt to win back Rachel's attention, Ross tries to play music with Will but fails miserably. The situation reaches a boiling point when Ross storms out of Monica's apartment.
In the end, Rachel and Ross have a heart-to-heart conversation and both agree to put their argument behind them. Joey and Chandler also reconcile after realizing how much they value their friendship. Ross and Will share a moment of reconciliation, and they even perform a rendition of "I Will Survive" together. The episode ends on a positive note, with the friends enjoying each other's company and eating Thanksgiving leftovers.
Overall, The One With All The Jealousy is a classic Friends episode that showcases the show's ability to balance humor and heart. The episode deals with relatable issues such as jealousy, insecurity, and the importance of friendship. Furthermore, it features standout performances from guest star Brad Pitt and the primary cast.
