
When you're young and single in the city, your friends are your family. A tight-knit group of friends living in Manhattan -- three girls and three guys -- navigate the complexities of adulthood and rely on the companionship, comfort and support they get from each other to deal with the pressures of life.

Running into Richard at the video store tests Monica's willpower; Joey agrees to read "Little Women."

Phoebe's ex-singing partner wants to make Phoebe's signature song, "Smelly Cat," a commercial success; Chandler dates a woman with a handicap.

Phoebe can't communicate with her new boyfriend, a UN diplomat who doesn't speak English; Ross seeks solace at a party after a bitter fight with Rachel.

A remorseful Ross tries to prevent Rachel from learning his disturbing secret; Monica, Phoebe, Chandler and Joey spend a night eavesdropping.