Ep 22. The One Where Paul's The Man
- TVPG
- May 4, 2000
- 22 min
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8.9 (5,555)
The One Where Paul's The Man is the twenty-second episode of the sixth season of the popular TV show Friends. This episode follows the lives and relationships of six friends who live in Manhattan.
In this episode, Rachel's dentist, Paul (played by Bruce Willis), asks her out on a date. Despite her initial reluctance, Rachel is surprised to find herself attracted to him and they begin dating.
Meanwhile, Joey is struggling with his role on a daytime soap opera. He has been playing the character of Dr. Drake Ramoray for years but has recently been killed off the show. He tries to convince the writers to bring his character back to life, but they refuse. Joey decides to take matters into his own hands and sneaks onto the set to try to convince the producer to revive his character.
Monica and Chandler are dealing with a different kind of drama. They hire a maid to help them keep their apartment clean, but they soon find out that she is stealing their belongings. Monica is upset about losing some of her valuable possessions, while Chandler is more amused by the situation. They decide to confront the maid and get their things back.
Ross is dealing with his own issues as well. He discovers that his ex-wife, Carol, is pregnant again with her wife Susan. He struggles with the idea of having another child with his ex-wife and decides to talk to his current girlfriend, Elizabeth, about it.
As the episode progresses, we see the relationships between the characters continue to develop and evolve. Rachel and Paul's relationship takes a surprising turn when Paul reveals a secret about himself that shocks Rachel. Joey continues to fight for his role on the soap opera, while Chandler and Monica try to recover their stolen items. Ross's predicament with Carol and Susan leads to an interesting conversation with Elizabeth.
Overall, The One Where Paul's The Man is an entertaining and humorous episode of Friends. It deals with a variety of relationship issues in a light-hearted and relatable way that is sure to resonate with viewers. Fans of the show will enjoy seeing the familiar characters navigate the ups and downs of their lives in Manhattan.