Ep 10. The One With Christmas In Tulsa
- TVPG
- December 12, 2002
- 23 min
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7.2 (4,617)
The One With Christmas In Tulsa is the tenth episode of the ninth season of the popular American sitcom Friends. The episode was directed by Kevin S. Bright and written by Scott Silveri. The episode aired on NBC on December 12, 2002.
In this episode, Chandler Bing is forced to spend Christmas in Tulsa, Oklahoma, for work, and his wife Monica Geller is not happy about it. She and their friends try to cheer him up by sending him pictures and videos of their celebrations back in New York City. Meanwhile, Chandler is struggling to fit in with his new work colleagues and misses his wife and friends terribly.
At the Tulsa office, Chandler is tasked with firing one of his coworkers, but he cannot bring himself to do it. Instead, Chandler spends his Christmas Eve with the coworker, who is also away from his family for the holiday. They bond over their shared loneliness and play a hilarious game of "cup pong."
Back in New York City, Monica is determined to make Christmas perfect for Chandler despite his absence. She organizes a perfect holiday dinner with all their friends, but when Chandler calls her, she realizes that he is feeling down. She sends him a video message of her and their friends wishing him a Merry Christmas, which lifts his spirits.
The episode also features subplots involving Ross Geller, Joey Tribbiani, and Rachel Green. Ross is trying to buy a last-minute Christmas gift for his daughter Emma when he runs into his ex-girlfriend Mona. Joey is trying to find ways to avoid his longtime agent Estelle, who is becoming increasingly annoying and persistent. Rachel is trying to perfect her famous English trifle recipe for their holiday dinner.
Overall, The One With Christmas In Tulsa is a heartwarming and funny episode that explores the theme of loneliness during the holidays. It showcases the enduring friendship and love between the characters, as they try to make the best of a difficult situation. The episode's humor and emotion make it a fan favorite and a classic episode of Friends.
