Jennifer Aniston Watch

All good things must come to an end, and the series that brought Jen to many millions of fans the world over was no exception. After ten years, it became time for both the cast and the characters to move on with their lives, and move on they did, with Joey moving to LA and Monica and Chandler opting for adoption and a house in the suburbs. Of course, what would become of Ross and Rachel? The show and its brilliant writers left us hanging on that one until the very end . . .

TOW The Home Study A trip to the park with Emma reveals Rachel’s swing-phobia; as it turns out, a childhood run-in with the swings left the perennially well-coiffed Rachel in something of a hairy situation. Meanwhile, Phoebe and Mike face a moral dilemma regarding their wedding funds. Finally, Monica and Chandler do everything they can to impress their adoption social worker - but Joey’s womanizing ways provide an unexpected (and hilarious) obstacle.

TOW The Late Thanksgiving This strong episode wrapped up the grand tradition of Friends Thanksgivings rather nicely. Hell hath no fury like Monica scorned, as the other Friends, except for Chandler, are all very late for Thanksgiving dinner. The gang’s antics while locked on opposite sides of the door are nothing short of genius; the “floating heads” were the source of great hilarity. At the end, though, all was forgiven and forgotten, as Monica and Chandler got a phone call that made them very, very happy.

TOW Phoebe’s Wedding Phoebe’s nuptials to Mike are going according to plan . . . a very strict plan, as Monica’s in charge. Her taskmaster ways during the rehearsal dinner lead to Phoebe firing her, then rehiring her. But things are about to get a bit frosty - literally, as the biggest blizzard of the season has hit New York. A frantic change of plan leads to a winter wonderland wedding outside Central Perk. Vows were exchanged, and they lived happily ever after. Well, Phoebe and Mike did anyway . . .

The Last One The event you’ve all been waiting for; viewers dropped everything to see how the series would end.

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Monica and Chandler finally became parents, of not one but two newborns, as birth mom Erica went into labor. Joey introduces Chick Jr. and Duck Jr.; unfortunately, their rescue from the Foosball table came at a steep price. Finally, Rachel’s move to Paris leads Ross to realize just how much he values her in his life. This revelation leads to a mad dash to the airport. When Ross finally catches up with Rachel, he pours his heart out, but she gets on the plane anyway. A devastated Ross returns to his apartment and listens to a message from Rachel, but just as he thinks that all is lost, he turns around and finds that she got off the plane!

In the last scene, as Monica and Chandler are fully packed for their move out to the suburbs, the gang stands in the empty apartment to reminisce. As they walk away, it’s clear that while their lives are changing, they will always be friends.

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