Ep 3. The One Where Rachel Tells...

The One Where Rachel Tells... is the third episode of the eighth season of the hit sitcom Friends. The episode revolves around Rachel’s pregnancy and her confession to her father, played by Ron Leibman.

The episode starts with Rachel deciding that it’s time to tell her dad about the pregnancy. She’s nervous about the whole thing and worried about how her dad might react. As the friends gather at Central Perk, Rachel shares her concerns with them. While they all try to reassure her, it’s clear that Rachel is still very anxious about the whole thing.

Meanwhile, Joey has a new job as a tour guide at the museum, where he’s been given a script to read from. However, he’s bored by the script and decides to improvise, making up hilarious, outrageous stories about the artwork he’s showing to the tourists. This leads to some hilarious scenes as Joey manages to convince one couple that a statue in the museum was actually created by Leonardo DiCaprio.

Back at Rachel’s apartment, Ross is trying to come up with a way to be supportive of Rachel, without being overbearing. He decides that he’s going to build Rachel a crib as a surprise. However, things quickly go wrong and the crib ends up being a complete disaster, leading to some classic Ross moments.

As the episode progresses, Rachel’s nerves continue to build, until she finally sits down with her dad to tell him the news. While he initially reacts angrily, Rachel manages to convince him that she’s ready for the challenge of motherhood. Her dad ultimately comes around and offers her his support.

There are also some hilarious subplots in this episode, including Chandler trying to impress Monica by wearing some really tight underwear and Phoebe’s attempts to teach Joey French. As always, the chemistry between the actors is fantastic and there are plenty of laugh-out-loud moments throughout the episode.

Overall, The One Where Rachel Tells... is a fantastic episode of Friends. It’s emotional, funny and showcases all of the things that made the show so popular in the first place. Whether you’re a fan of the show or a newcomer, this episode is well worth watching.