Ep 21. The One With The Cooking Class

In Friends season 8 episode 21, The One With The Cooking Class, Monica decides to take a professional cooking class after being criticized by her colleagues. However, she quickly learns that her classmates are all interested in flirting with the instructor rather than actually learning how to cook.

Meanwhile, Joey decides to join Rachel at the class in hopes of impressing her with his cooking skills. However, he soon realizes that he doesn't know how to cook anything other than pasta and meatball sandwiches.

Chandler and Ross try to bond over a basketball game, but their attempts at friendship are thwarted by their competitive natures. They end up in a heated argument, causing Ross to accidentally break Chandler's beloved bowl.

Back at the cooking class, Monica becomes increasingly frustrated with her classmates' lack of focus and dedication. She tries to rally them together and convince them to take the class seriously, but her efforts are unsuccessful.

In the end, Monica decides to take matters into her own hands and hosts her own cooking class with Rachel, Joey, Chandler, and Ross. They all pitch in to make a delicious meal, and they realize that cooking can be fun when you do it with people you love.

The One With The Cooking Class touches on themes of self-improvement, friendship, and teamwork. It's a lighthearted episode that is sure to leave viewers with a smile on their face.