Ep 13. The One Where Monica Sings
- TVPG
- January 30, 2003
- 30 min
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8.0 (4,253)
The One Where Monica Sings is the thirteenth episode of the ninth season of Friends. In this episode, Monica surprises Chandler by singing at a karaoke bar. Meanwhile, Phoebe's new boyfriend, Mike, finds out about her past as a former street performer and asks her to perform at Central Park.
The episode begins with Monica and Chandler out for a night of karaoke. Monica initially doesn't like the idea of singing, but Chandler pressures her to give it a try. After some encouragement from the crowd, Monica takes the microphone and surprises everyone with her amazing voice. Chandler, who had no idea that Monica could sing, is blown away and becomes very proud of her.
Meanwhile, Phoebe is thrilled to be dating Mike and is excited about their upcoming date to see Les Miserables. When they run into some former street performer friends of hers, Mike asks Phoebe to perform for him. Phoebe is hesitant at first, but eventually agrees and sings a beautiful rendition of "Smelly Cat" to Mike and the gathered crowd at Central Park. Mike is moved by Phoebe's performance and tells her how much he loves her.
Back at the karaoke bar, Monica and Chandler are having a great time until Ross shows up with his new girlfriend, Mona. Chandler becomes increasingly jealous and insecure around Mona, leading to a fight between the two of them. Monica comes to the rescue by singing "Delta Dawn," which calms Chandler down and makes him realize how lucky he is to have Monica in his life.
The episode also features some funny moments with Joey, who is trying to find a job as a game show host. He auditions for a new show called "Bamboozled," but is quickly fired after forgetting the rules of the game. Joey is disappointed, but Phoebe reminds him that he is still a talented actor and that he will find success in his own way.
Overall, The One Where Monica Sings is a heartwarming and hilarious episode that showcases the talents of the Friends cast. It is a must-watch for fans of the show and a great introduction for newcomers.
