Air date: 9/19/96

Ross' secret fantasy doesn't stay secret for long after he confides in Rachel. Chandler begins to rekindle his relationship with ex-girlfriend, Janice.

The One Where No One's Ready

Air date: 9/26/96

Ross gets riled when his friends fail to be ready on time for a museum fundraiser where he's giving a speech.

The One with the Jam

Air date: 10/3/96

Monica becomes obsessed with making jam as a means of getting over Richard. Still feeling unfulfilled, she decides she wants to have a baby and visits a sperm bank.

The One with the Metaphorical Tunnel

Air date: 10/10/96

Ross and Rachel encourage Chandler to “go through the tunnel” and commit to Janice. Ross worries when his son plays with a girl's doll and tries frantically to substitute masculine toys.

The One with Frank Jr.

Air date: 10/17/96

Phoebe invites her half-brother Frank Jr. to visit. Ross makes a list of famous women he'd like to date.

The One with the Flashback

Air date: 10/31/96

After Janice asks whether they've ever dated each other, the friends reminisce about a time three years ago and some dark secrets are revealed.

The One with the Race Car Bed

Air date: 11/17/96

When returning a misdelivered bed back to the store, Monica and Joey catch Janice passionately kissing her ex-husband in the back room.