Ep 1. The One After Vegas
- TVPG
- September 23, 1999
- 22 min
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8.6 (5,288)
The One After Vegas is the first episode of the sixth season of Friends, and begins with Monica and Chandler struggling to cope with their surprise drunken marriage during their trip to Las Vegas. The couple realizes that they have made a big mistake and decide to get an annulment.
Meanwhile, Ross and Rachel also have to deal with the aftermath of their own drunken escapade in Vegas. They wake up to find out that they got married, but unlike Monica and Chandler, they don't regret it. However, as they come back to reality and have to face their friends, they quickly realize the complications that come with being married. Ross and Rachel must now decide whether they are willing to take their relationship to the next level or go back to being just friends.
Joey, on the other hand, has to come to terms with the fact that he didn't get lucky in Vegas. He feels left out and frustrated, and decides to take matters into his own hands by making a bet with Chandler. The winner of the bet gets to choose a punishment for the loser, and the bet gets increasingly absurd as the episode progresses.
As for Phoebe, she becomes convinced that the spirit of her dead mother has been reincarnated in a cat. She spends most of her time trying to prove her theory to her friends, who don't believe her at first. But when they finally come around, they all help Phoebe track down the cat to see if her theory is true.
The episode is filled with the usual antics and humor that viewers have come to expect from Friends, as the six friends deal with the highs and lows of relationships, love, and life in general. The One After Vegas sets the tone for the rest of the season, as the characters face even more challenges and surprises that will keep viewers laughing and engaged.