Episode
Friends: The One Where Ross and Rachel Take a Break
Overview
Wanting more time to focus on her new job, Rachel suggests that she and Ross take a break from their relationship. Ross later seeks solace at a party. Phoebe dates a diplomat who needs an interpreter to communicate with her. Chandler and Joey ponder a ménage a trois with a woman who seems hot for both of them.
Details
- Series
- Friends
- Season
- Season 3
- Episode
- Episode 15
- Air date
- 1997-02-13
- Runtime
- 23 min
Episode context
The One Where Ross and Rachel Take a Break is Episode 15 in Season 3 of Friends. It aired on 1997-02-13. The runtime is 23 min.
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