[s9e3] The One - With The Pediatrician

: Rachel’s search for a new pediatrician for baby Emma leads to the discovery that Ross is still a patient of his own childhood doctor, Dr. Gettleman. Despite being a father and a PhD, Ross still visits the office for "boo-boos" and enjoys the lollipops.

: Joey is seen wearing an F.D.N.Y. T-shirt in several scenes, a recurring tribute the cast made to the September 11 attacks. [S9E3] The One With The Pediatrician

: This episode marks the return of Monica and Joey’s apartments after a four-episode absence, the longest gap they were off-screen in the series. : Rachel’s search for a new pediatrician for

: Fans often note a "goof" where Monica calls her friend Nancy and identifies herself as "Monica Geller" instead of using her married name, Monica Bing . : Joey is seen wearing an F

: Monica is offered a dream job as head chef at a famous Manhattan restaurant, Javu. This forces a difficult decision as Chandler is still required to move to Tulsa for work, leading them to agree on a long-distance arrangement where Chandler commutes four days a week. Fun Facts & Trivia

Critics and fans generally view this as one of the stronger episodes of Season 9. Reviewers often praise "defensive eccentricity" in the doctor's office scenes and Paul Rudd's instant chemistry with the main cast, which helped ground the later seasons' more farcical elements.

" The One With The Pediatrician " ( S9E3 ) is a fan-favorite episode from the final years of Friends , notable primarily for introducing one of the show's most beloved recurring characters and exposing one of Ross's most embarrassing secrets. Key Storylines