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Friends- The Complete Second Season is packed full of extra features, like an interactive tour of Rachel and Monica's gorgeous apartment (now Monica and Chandler's place), a trivia challenge game to find out how much you know about Friends and much more!

Personally, I consider this to be Friends' best season for two reasons. The first one being the great episodes showcasing the beginning of Ross and Rachel's relationship ("The One Where Ross Finds Out," "The One With the List," "The One With the Prom Video" and "The One Where Ross and Rachel...You Know") and secondly, the hilarious Chandler and Joey moments during the time when Joey's moving out ("The One Where Joey Moves Out," "The One Where Eddie Moves In" and "The One Where Dr. Ramoray Dies"). This is a must have for any Friends fan!

Just so you know what episodes you'll be getting in this collection, here's a complete list:

1. "The One With Ross' New Girlfriend"- Rachel is mad when Ross brings home his new girlfriend, Julie. Phoebe chops off Monica's hair.

2. "The One With the Breast Milk"- When Rachel discovers that Monica has been spending a lot of time with Julie, she's jealous. Ross is shocked when Phoebe tastes Carol's breast milk before she gives it to baby Ben.

3. "The One Where Heckles Dies"- The cranky upstairs neighbor, Mr. Heckles dies and leaves Monica and Rachel his belongings in his apartment.

4. "The One With Phoebe's Husband"- The gang finds out about Phoebe's secret- she married her gay Canadian friend so he could get a green card. Rachel tries to keep Ross and Julie apart.

5. "The One With Five Steaks, An Eggplant"- Monica gets fired for accepting free steaks from the meat vendor at work.

6. "The One With the Baby on the Bus"- Joey and Chandler babysit Ben for the day, only to leave him on the city bus.

7. "The One Where Ross Finds Out"- Rachel leaves a drunken message on Ross' answering machine saying she's over him, which confuses Ross because he didn't know she knew about his feelings for her.

8. "The One With the List"- Ross makes a pros and cons list about Rachel and Julie, hoping it will help him decide which girl to be with. Wouldn't you know Rachel finds the list?

9. "The One With Phoebe's Dad"- Phoebe learns that all of the stuff she's been told about her father isn't true, so she asks Chandler and Joey to help her find him.

10. "The One With Russ"- Rachel's the only one that doesn't realize her boyfriend, Russ (David Schwimmer under a wig and makeup), looks just like Ross.

11. "The One With the Lesbian Wedding"- Ross' ex-wife, Carol and her partner, Susan decide to get married. Phoebe thinks she's possessed by an 82-year-old lady who died on her massage table.

12. "The One After the Super Bowl" Joey dates a crazed fan of his who thinks he's really Dr. Drake Ramoray, the character he plays on Days of Our Lives. The gang visits Marcel on the set of his movie.

13. "The One With the Prom Video"- Monica's parents bring her a box of her stuff from when she was in high school, which includes a tape of Monica and Rachel getting ready for the prom. Joey gets Chandler a best bud bracelet that he hates.

14. "The One Where Ross and Rachel...You Know"- Monica falls for Dr. Richard Burke (Tom Selleck). Ross and Rachel go on their first date.

15. "The One Where Joey Moves Out"- Joey moves out of the apartment he shares with Chandler after a co-star on Days of Our Lives offers him a bigger and better place.

16. "The One Where Eddie Moves In"- Monica's going crazy since Ross is spending so much time over at her apartment now that he's dating Rachel. Chandler gets a new roommate.

17. "The One Where Dr. Ramoray Dies"- Joey tells Soap Opera Digest that he writes his own lines on Days of Our Lives, which is a lie, so the writers kill off his character. Chandler discovers Eddie's psycho side.

18. "The One Where Eddie Won't Go"- Joey deals with being unemployed and he finally moves back in with Chandler.

19. "The One Where Old Yeller Dies"- Phoebe decides to watch all of the sad movies her mom shielded her from when she was a kid. Rachel freaks out when Ross tells her his plans for their future.

20. "The One With the Bullies"- Monica gets a job at a 1950s theme diner. Two mean guys won't give up the sofa they're sitting on at Central Perk to Chandler and Ross.

21. "The One With the Two Parties"- Monica has to throw Rachel two birthday parties to keep her divorcing parents apart.

22. "The One With the Chicken Pox"- Phoebe's Navy officer boyfriend returns, but her plans for a romantic time are dashed when they both get chicken pox.

23. "The One With Barry & Mindy's Wedding"- Rachel is maid of honor at her ex-fiance and ex-best friend's wedding. Chandler's online love interest turns out to be somebody from his past.

With their release of Season 1, only a few months back, F.R.I.E.N.D.S are ready to release their dvd box set of season 2 episodes on September 3rd! The fun and laughter continues in this season too as we see the relationships between our favorite friends, and their day to day adventures in nyc :-) Starring Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox Arquette, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry and David Schwimmer, "Friends" have come a long with, with the release of their 9th season this fall.

Since its debut season (1994-95), "Friends" has received 33 Emmy Award nominations, including four for Outstanding Comedy Series. The cast won a Screen Actors Guild Award in 1996 for Outstanding Ensemble Performance in a Comedy Series and has been nominated three times (1996, 1997, 1998) for a Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series, Musical or Comedy. "Friends" won the People's Choice Award for Favorite New Comedy Series in its first season, and has since won twice more as Favorite Comedy Series.

Below are the episodes which are featured on season 2. I have not mentioned the episodes in detail since they might give away a few happenings on the show, which are enjoyed while watching the show itself :) Here's a glimpse of what you will see though...

The One With Ross's New Girlfriend - Rachel gets an unpleasant surprise when Ross returns home. Phoebe has varied success when cutting her friends hair.

The One With The Breast Milk - Monica goes shopping with Ross's new girlfriend and is afraid to tell Rachel.

The One Where Heckles Dies - The downstairs neighbor dies and bequeaths his strange possessions to Monica and Rachel.

The One With Phoebe's Husband - Everyone is surprised when Phoebe's husband shows up.

The One With Five Steaks And An Eggplant - The friends want to give Ross a birthday party but disagree about money. Monica gets promoted andlearns a tough lesson.

The One With The Baby On The Bus - Joey and Chandler accidently leave baby Ben on a bus whilst baby-sitting.

The One Where Ross Finds Out - Dramatic developments occur in Ross and Rachel's relationship. Chandler regrets asking Monica to help him lose weight.

The One With The List - Rachel makes a painful discovery concerning Ross.

The One With Phoebe's Dad - Phoebe learns the surprising truth about her father.

The One With Russ - Joey gets a great acting opportunity. Rachel dates a guy who is amazingly similar to Ross.

The One With The Lesbian Wedding - Carol and Susan prepare for their wedding, with some help from an uncomfortable Ross.

The One After The Super Bowl Part 1 - Ross goes to visit Marcel the monkey in San Diego Zoo and discovers that he is no longer living in captivity but is pursuing a career in television and film.

The One After The Super Bowl Part 2 - Ross and the friends go to the New York movie set where Marcel the monkey is appearing.

The One With The Prom Video - Monica's old home video reveals Ross's true feelings for Rachel. Joey gives Chandler a gift.

The One Where Ross And Rachel...You Know - Ross and Rachel encounter a few small obstacles at the start of their romance.

The One Where Joey Moves Out - Chandler and Joey argue- and it could mean the end of their living arrangement.

The One Where Eddie Moves In - Joey and Chandler are pining for each other but both are too afraid to admit this through fear of rejection.

The One Where Dr. Ramoray Dies - Joey's soap character looks set to be killed off after Joey makes some contentious remarks to a fan magazine.

The One Where Eddie Won't Go - Chandler battles to get ride of his annoying new room mate. He wants Joey to move back in.

The One Where Old Yeller Dies - Phoebe, who was obviously over protected as a child, becomes depressed when she realizes that some movies do not have happy endings.

The One With The Bullies - Chandler and Joey are scared when two bullies barge into Central Perk.

The One With The Two Parties - Rachel gets a real surprise when her parents show up at her birthday party.

The One With The Chicken Pox - When Phoebe catches chicken pox, her chances for romance with lover (Charlie Sheen) are almost ruined.

The One With Barry And Mindy's Wedding - Rachel is a bridesmaid at her ex-fiance's wedding. Monica and Richard's relationship is jeopardized when the subject of children is discussed.

Along with all this, there are also the special features that the dvd box set will contain which are also worth watchin!! So, this is a must have for any friends fan, so if you havent already, preoder it now ;)

After the success of the first season on DVD, we could only expect this to be announced as quickly as possible by Warner Home Video. The second season of "Friends" was brought to viewers with a settled pre-existing foundation. The first season developed each character inch-by-inch until we were ready to root for Ross and Rachel to get together. In a wonderfully conceived cliffhanger to season one we were left questioning the outcome to Rachel's bold move at the airport.

When season two picked up, we found out that Ross was going to be a tougher catch than Rachel thought. This made for quality television when Rachel began to flirt with Ross in blatant attempt at winning his affection. Once Rachel accidently announces to Ross that she has fallen for him, he is presented with the incredibly difficult decision between Julie and Rachel. He's had a crush on Rachel since high school, but he's gotten serious with Julie. That too is accompanied by good writing and classic moments in the "Friends" (and "Mad About You") universe. For all fans of "Friends", we've known for years how these predicaments turn out, and we also anticipate the eventual relationship between Ross and Rachel in this season.

This season is full of quotable dialogue and memorable situations. It easily ranks up there as one of the best "Friends" seasons. The first one started it all, and we are forever in the creators' debt for that, but as the series progressed so did the writing and the actors' performances.

This season houses many classic escapades such as when we find out that Phoebe is married to a Canadian ice skater (who she once thought was gay), when Ross finds out about Rachel's reciprical desire when she says, "I'm over you"(in which he replies, "You're over me? When were you under me?"), the hilarious prom video that reflects on the Geller's past (and proves to Rachel that Ross has always felt something for her), the star-studded two-parter that aired around the superbowl(featuring Brooke Shields, Jean-Claude Van Damme, and Julia Roberts), when Monica starts dating Richard (played by Tom Selick), and when Joey moves out and is replaced by the annoying and potentially psychotic roommate Eddie.

It's all here, and complemented by some nice looking extras. The two commentary tracks will definitely provide us with anecdotes up the wazoo and the tour of Monica and Rachel's apartment will be just as informative as was the tour of Central Perk on the season one DVD. On top of that, you get every episode in their uncut form.

I'm an assured fan of "Friends" and am eagerly awaiting this box-set, which arrives on September 3rd. If you enjoyed the first season on DVD, I suggest you reserve a copy of "Friends - The Complete Second Season" now. For anyone who hasn't seen the second season of "Friends" before during its television run, this won't disappoint.

i got introduced to friends through the dvd box sets, and it's been a pleasure to watch them in order, with the full episode included, uncut. certain lines or parts of scenes are cut out on tv, so if you're a die-hard fan, having the episodes on dvd can be preferable.

i'm liking the third season better than second right now, but that's only a personal preference. there are some classic episodes included on this set - lots of ross and rachel, joey's first big role as drake ramoray on days of our lives, joey moving out of the apartment with chandler, and monica's relationship with an older man, richard. being that chandler and phoebe are my favorite characters, i missed their involvement a bit, but they got subplots.

highlights: ross and rachel 'you-knowing' in the planetarium part of the museum where ross works, phoebe's "smelly cat", ross making a list about rachel, monica's character developing as she grows closer to richard, chandler finding an internet girl who turns out to be janice, all the tension between ross rachel and julie, etc.

lowlights: something about the episodes where eddie moved in seemed less well written and a little tedious. maybe it was just the fact that i was sick when I was watching them. *g* the fact that there are no chapters in episodes themselves, as others have mentioned, is a drawback. should have commentary from the six main character actors themselves; other shows do! deleted scenes would be nice; some of the special features seem useless, like showing a short clip of each guest actor when if you just watch the episodes, you have the whole thing. being able to check out monica and rachel's apartment in detail was kind of cool, though. and the quiz game was fun. if you get it wrong, it shows a clip of one of the characters shouting "no!", which i thought was incredibly clever and funny.

that's all i can think of off the top of my head; i'm at work and can't check the dvds for specifics. :)

With 8 great seasons in the can with the 9th (and possibly final) season on the way, it's hard to disagree that "Friends" was, and is one of the most innovative shows to grace prime time television.

With the stellar ensemble cast we've all come to know and love (consisting of Courtney Cox-Arquette, Jennifer Aniston, Lisa Kudrow, David Schwimmer, Matthew Perry, and Matt LeBlanc), not to mention excellent storylines brought to us by the show's very talented writers, it's clear why this show remains the top prime time sitcom to date.

This set will feature all 24 episodes from the second season. All uncut and commercial free. Like the first, each episode will feature additional "never-before-seen" footage.

Season one was indeed jam-packed with special features and this set will indeed be no exception. With interesting tidbits and trivia about the show, not to mention optional commentary, it really is hard to complain. In my opinion, the episodes themselves make this set a value in itself.

I have compiled a list of all the episodes you will see in this season 2 set (in chronological order).

1. THE ONE WITH ROSS' NEW GIRLFRIEND
2. THE ONE WITH THE BREAST MILK
3. THE ONE WHERE MR. HECKLES DIES
4. THE ONE WITH THE FIVE STEAKS AND AN EGGPLANT
5. THE ONE WITH PHOEBE'S HUSBAND
6. THE ONE WITH THE BABY ON THE BUS
7. THE ONE WHERE ROSS FINDS OUT
8. THE ONE WITH THE LIST
9. THE ONE WITH PHOEBE'S DAD
10. THE ONE WITH THE PROM VIDEO
11. THE ONE WITH RUSS
12. THE ONE WITH THE LESBIAN WEDDING
13. THE ONE AFTER THE SUPERBOWL PART I
14. THE ONE AFTER THE SUPERBOWL PART II
15. THE ONE WHERE ROSS AND RACHEL....YOU KNOW
16. THE ONE WHERE JOEY MOVES OUT
17. THE ONE WHERE EDDIE MOVES IN
18. THE ONE WHERE DR. RAMORAY DIES
19. THE ONE WHERE EDDIE WON'T GO
20. THE ONE WHERE OLD YELLER DIES
21. THE ONE WITH THE BULLIES
22. THE ONE WITH THE TWO PARTIES
23. THE ONE WITH BARRY AND MINDY'S WEDDING
24. THE ONE WITH THE CHICKEN POX

There you have it. "Friends" has become a show that, even in syndication still remains hilarious. Anyhow, if you enjoyed the first season DVD set, there is no doubt in my mind that you'll love this as well. And for those of you who are unfamiliar with the older episodes (as I once was), then grab these sets and prepare to laugh.

This collection is better than the first one. It contains all second season episodes. The special features could still be better but they are stepped up a little bit. There is optional commentary for the episodes, The One With The List and The One With The Prom Video, as opposed to just the commentary on one episode from season one. Like the first season's look into Central Perk, there is an interactive view of Monica and Rachel's apartment. There is a quiz on how well you know your Friends and after completing the quiz, Phoebe's Smelly Cat music video plays. There is Friends of Friends which shows clips of guest stars that appeared during season 2. A new feature is What's Up With Your Friends? This shows clips of each of the main six characters. Not a great feature, but some of the best clips are included. P>Season Two of Friends has many key episodes, such as when Ross and Rachel get together, Richard is introduced, and Joey moves out. The factors of no commercials, extra footage seamlessly edited into all the episodes and some special features added to all the great episodes of season two are enough to make any Friends fan buy this collection.

My Top Ten Favorite Episodes -

This season is so good that it is hard to pick a top 10 list because of so many good episodes. Some episodes that didn't make the list would be high on some of the top ten of the last seasons of Friends. Probably the best season overall because of Ross & Rachel being together (later seasons screwed up by having them apart and dating others but occasionally getting back together and eventually having a daughter together still not as satisfying as season two's take on their romance). Disk 3 is almost perfect as far as great episodes go. Not one episode on that disk is a let-down.

# 1 - The One Where Ross and Rachel....You Know - This episode gaves fans what we wanted all along, Ross & Rachel on their first date. On top of that Monica & Richard (Tom Selleck) hook up as well and Chandler & Joey get the new chairs and a big screen tv. One of the best episodes of the series let alone this season.

# 2 - The One Where Eddie Won't Go - Hilarious episode. Eddie is very funny as the insane roommate of Chandler. Having Chandler & Joey reunited was a nice touch. The girls having empowerment leads to comedy when Rachel tells Ross something funny. Eddie is the show-stealer here and was missed after this episode. The episode also showed how Joey & Chandler living together led to great comedy.

# 3 - The One Where Ross Finds Out - Funny episode when Rachel is out on a date she drives him nuts because she is stuck on Ross. Rachel gets drunk and calls Ross leaving a message about how she is over him. A hungover Rachel the next day can't remember she left the message until Ross calls home to check his messages. Show has the best ending of the series when Ross & Rachel finally kiss for the first time.

# 4 - The One With The Prom Video - The first flashback episode to when Monica was fat, Rachel had a bad nose & Ross had his curly hair & mustache. Showed all the characters that Ross truly loved Rachel even back in her highschool and his college years. Phoebe's lobster story was funny and sweet.

# 5 - The One with the List - Ross gets himself into trouble just when it seems like he and Rachel are about to hook up. He can't seem to decide between her and Julie when Chandler and Joey suggest making a list of her good & bad traits. A great episode for Ross & Rachel being sooooo close to being together but he messes things up.

# 6 - The One Where Joey Moves Out - Funny episode for Joey licking a spoon putting it back without washing it and his story about soap. Emotional when Joey moves out making you think just when you think the show is stable and reliable anything can happen.

# 7 - The One Where Dr Ramoray Dies - Joey's character is killed off when he makes a remark about making up his own lines. Eddie seems stranger as Chandler's roommate. Joey & Chandler miss each other but can't bring themselves to admit it to each other.

# 8 - The One With Two Parties - The cast was top-notch here as they had to go between the men's & women's apartment to keep Rachel's parents away from one another. The men were at their best (especially Ross in dealing with Rachel's stiff dad). Joey kissing Rachel's mom to distract her from her ex-husband leaving was also un-expected and hilarious. Monica's freaky sense of order showed up majorly for one of the first times in the series.

# 9 - The One With The Chicken Pox - One of the best guest-star episodes of the series as Charlie Sheen plays Phoebe's sub-marine boyfriend who surfaces every once in awhile. Comedy ensues when Phoebe gets Chicken Pox for the first time and gives it to her boyfriend. Instead of romance the two try to scratch each other instead of making love. Monica feels she is too neurotic for Richard but he attempts to ease her mind by trying to convince her that she is normal.

# 10 - The One With Russ - One of David Schwimmer's best acting jobs as he plays a duel role as Russ & Ross. Rachel dates a guy who is exactly like Ross & everyone sees the similarity except Rachel, Russ & Ross. Even though you want Ross & Rachel to be together her being with Russ this episode shows she still wants to be with Ross.

DVD details -

Disc 1 -

The One with Ross's New Girlfriend - Rachel gets an unplesant surprise when Ross returns home. Phoebe has varied success when cutting her friends' hair!

The One with the Breast Milk - Monica goes shopping with Ross's new girlfriend and is too afraid to tell Rachel. Joey is troubled when a fellow after-shave salesman outperforms him on the job.

The One Where Heckles Dies - The downstairs neighbor dies and bequeaths his strange possessions to Monica and Rachel.

The One with Phoebe's Husband - Everyone's surprised when Phoebe's husband shows up.

The One with Five Steaks and an Eggplant - When planning a birthday party for Ross, the six discover money is an issue in life, even among friends.

The One with the Baby on the Bus - Joey and Chandler accidentally leave Ben on a bus while babysitting. Phoebe (whose Smelly Cat debuts here) gets fired from her Central Perk singing gig, and is replaced by a professional.

Disc 2 -

The One Where Ross Finds Out - Dramatic developments occur in Ross and Rachel's relationship. Chandler regrets asking Monica to help him lose weight.

The One with the List - Rachel makes a painful discovery concerning Ross. Monica's new boss gives her an impossible task. [Selectable Audio Commentary by Executive Producers Kevin S Bright, Marta Kauffman and David Crane]

The One with Phoebe's Dad - Phoebe learns the surprising truth about her father. Ross makes Monica's Christmas party guests miserable. Rachel gets her revenge on Ross.

The One with Russ - After some gentle persuasion, Joey accepts a great acting job. Rachel dates a guy who looks amazingly like Ross.

The One with the Lesbian Wedding - Carol and Susan prepare for their wedding with help from an uncomfortable Ross.

The One After the Super Bowl - Ross goes to visit Marcel the Monkey in the San Diego Zoo and finds the simian is pursuing a show-biz career. Joey has a date with a deranged fan. Lembeck won a Best Director Emmy.

Disc 3 -

The One with the Prom Video - Monica's old home video elicits the true feelings Ross has for Rachel. Joey gives Chandler a gift. [Selectable Audio Commentary by Executive Producers Kevin S Bright, Marta Kauffman and David Crane]

The One Where Ross and Rachel...You Know - Ross and Rachel encounter romantic obstacles. Monica falls for a handsome older doctor.

The One Where Joey Moves Out - Chandler catches Joey licking a spoon and replacing it in the drawer, and a major fight ensues. Monica's parents find out about her new boyfriend.

The One Where Eddie Movies In - Joey and Chandler pine for each other but neither will admit it. Chandler gets a new roommate. A record company asks Phoebe to make a Smelly Cat music video.

The One Where Dr Ramoray Dies - Joey's soap character looks set to be killed off after Joey makes some contentious remarks to a fan magazine. Monica and Richard have their first arguement.

The One Where Eddie Won't Go - Chandler battles to get rid of his annoying new roommate and have Joey, who's feeling the crunch of unemployment and mounting debt, move back in. The girls discover a book on personal empowerment.

Disc 4 -

The One Where Old Yeller Dies - Impressionable Phoebe becomes depressed when it dawns on her that some movies don't end happily. Richard bonds with Chandler and Joey at a basketball game.

The One with the Bullies - Chandler and Ross are intimidated by two bullies who take over the friends' Central Perk sofa. Phoebe meets her long-lost family.

The One with Two Parties - Rachel gets a real surprise when her parents show up at her birthday party.

The One with the Chicken Pox - When Phoebe catches chicken pox, her chances for romance with an ex-lover are nearly ruined. Monica feels zshe may be too neurotic for straight-arrow Richard.

The One with Barry & Mindy's Wedding - Rachel is bridesmaid at her ex-fiance's wedding. Monica and Richard's relationship is jeopardized when the subject of children arises.

Special Features on Disc 4 -

Take in an Open House at Monica and Rachel's place with Our Interactive Map/

Leaf Through the Friends of Friends Guestbook

Learn What's Up with Your Friends?

Match Wits on the How Well Do You Know Your Friends? Trivia Quiz with a DVD-Exclusive Video: the Never-Before-Seen Uncut Version of Smelly Cat.

After a phenomenal debut season like Friends,most shows coast on it's success and start to slip in quality.But Friends would only get better with each successive season.
Changes were in the air for the group.Joey joined the cast of Days Of Our Lives as the ill fated Dr.Drake Ramoray,we meet Phoebe's ex husband (Steve Zahn),Chandler gets a new roommate(Adam Goldberg)who turns out to be a psycho,and Monica falls in love with her dad's best friend Dr. Richard Burke(Tom Selleck).The seasons driving force is the beginning of the on/off again relationship between Rachel and Ross.
Many classic episodes came from this season including The One where Heckles Dies,...the Baby on the Bus,...where Ross Finds Out,...the List,...where Ross and Rachel ... You Know,...where Dr. Ramoray Dies and ...Two Parties.
But also from season two was The One With The Prom Video,considered the greatest Friends episode ever.Not only are we treated to a plot involving a hidious bracelet Joey gives to Chandler,but an old video of Rachel and Monica's prom.Giving a glimpse into to past at an overwieght Monica,a pre-nose job Rachel,and an extremely dorky Ross("Looking Good Mr. Kotter).The most surprising moment is after viewing the video and Rachel seeing how much Ross really loved her,she finally kisses him(his Lobster) one of those special moments why Friends beloved by it's many fans.

Season Two of Friends sees the consummation of the Ross & Rachel relationship which is the major theme that has run throughout the show's nine year run. Season One's cliffhanger where Rachel finds out Ross' feelings for her and she goes to the airport to meet him on his way back from China is dealt with beautifully. It seems that Ross has met a former college associate, Julie, in China and they are an item. The tables are now turned as it is Rachel who is secretly pining for an unknowing Ross. This is a brilliant move and the humor in the situation is mined for the first few episodes. Ross finds out about Rachel's feelings for him when he retrieves a phone message that a drunken Rachel left for him claiming she's over him. They fight over this, but in the end, Ross knocks on Central Perk's door in a rainstorm for their first kiss. The road to love isn't smooth as Rachel finds a pros and cons list Ross has made about her and Julie, but after seeing an old video of Monica and hers prom night in which Ross was going to stand in as a date for Rachel where her boyfriend was thought to be ditching her (this is a classic episode and in the video we see a fat Monica, a pre nose job Rachel and Ross has jeri curled hair and cheesy mustache). The Ross & Rachel relationship of course dominates the season, but there are many other hilarious subplots including Joey getting his big break as a soap actor in Days Of Our Lives which leads to him moving out of the apartment and Chandler getting a new roommate Eddie (played brilliantly by the underrated Adam Goldberg) who at first seems perfect, but turns out to be psychotic. Also, Monica starts her relationship with Dr. Richard Burke (Tom Selleck, who shows a rare comedic side). Season two of Friends is yet another full of great performances by the entire cast, funny guest stars including Julia Roberts, superb writing and worth repeated viewings.

The Friends DVD set have been a true gift for me. With the busy schedule I keep I can only catch the reruns a couple days a week so it feels like I am skipping all over the place trying to watch the continuing story lines. With the complete seasons that problem is fixed, on the nights I am home I watch 2 or 3 episodes in order and can watch them in the order they were meant to be seen. These DVDs also give you a couple of extra minutes per episode, and since most episodes are cut even more for syndication you are actually getting 4 or 5 minutes more footage per episode than you would see watching the reruns. Season two was the defining moment for this series, all of the big events happen during this year, capped by the Ross and Rachel relationship. If you are a friends fan this is a must have.