Ep 3. The One With Ross's Denial

In Friends season 6 episode 3, titled "The One With Ross's Denial," we find the group in an awkward situation when Ross denies that he is still in love with Rachel. It all starts when Joey finds a way to get his hands on the infamous "incident" tape, which contains footage of Ross revealing his feelings for Rachel in the past. As they all gather to watch the tape, Ross adamantly insists that he no longer has feelings for Rachel and that he has moved on.

However, his behavior tells a different story. Ross becomes obsessed with proving that he is over Rachel and goes to great lengths to convince himself and everyone else that he is. He starts dating a woman named Elizabeth, who happens to be a student of his, and becomes overly invested in their relationship. He even goes so far as to bring her to Central Perk just to prove a point.

Meanwhile, Rachel is struggling with her own feelings towards Ross. She is hurt by Ross's denial and still harbors feelings for him as well. She confides her feelings to Phoebe and Chandler, who try to offer her their support. Despite their advice to move on, Rachel can't help but feel conflicted about her relationship with Ross.

Throughout the episode, we see Ross's denial start to unravel. He becomes jealous when Rachel starts dating again, and his behavior begins to border on possessive. Eventually, Ross is forced to confront his feelings when Elizabeth breaks up with him, citing his obsession with Rachel as the reason. Ross finally confesses that he is still in love with Rachel, but she is hesitant to explore their relationship again.

As the episode comes to a close, the group is left to deal with the fallout of Ross's denial. Rachel is torn between her feelings for Ross and her desire to move on, while Ross is left to pick up the pieces of his broken relationship with Elizabeth. It's a tense and emotional episode that explores the complicated dynamics of romance, friendship, and denial.