Friends (TV Series) The One Where Phoebe Hates PBS (1998) User Reviews

The One Where Chandler Brags...

[taylorkingston · 8/10 · 26 February 2015]

I like this episode, but not as much as all the other ones. It's probably my least favorite from the season, and maybe even the series. I don't like the way that they don't mention that in the last episode, Phoebe had triplets. You'd think that'd be something that'd come into conversation.

In this episode, Joey is signed up to do a PBS Telethon, thinking he's the host. So he goes in there all ready in a tuxedo and then finds out that he's just a telephone guy. Phoebe tries to find a selfless unselfish good act, and ends up giving money to the telethon to make Joey, which makes Phoebe happy, which means it didn't work. Meanwhile, Monica and Chandler are almost caught by Rachel. Now all Rachel knows is that Monica has a secret lover. Monica says to Rachel that the guy was the best sex she's ever had, so Chandler starts to brag. And Ross tries to make up with Emily, which he can't do because he sucks and deserves to not be with anyone. My anger issues towards Ross are very visible in this review.

Overall, I give this episode an 8 out of 10.

The One Where Phoebe Hates PBS

[ComedyFan2010 · 7/10 · 11 August 2011]

Monica is annoying in this episode once again. So Chandler finds out that he was the best sex she ever had and is very happy about it. but Monica of course can't handle the fact that someone is happy about a compliment. She can only stop being such a nasty person when he tells her that she is the one who makes him so good, because of course everything is her accomplishment. I wish he never did it

This is also the episode which made everyone hate Emily, because she doesn't want Ross to see Rachel anymore. While it was not the right solution it is very understandable why she would want it. Absolutely nothing wrong with Emily It is very sad though to see how the magic ball tells Ross to stop seeing Rachel and she is all happy because she thinks it is just about her choosing a movie. Or when Ross tells Emily that he will not see Rachel anymore, and Rachel is all happy for him because she doesn't know what it is all about

And there is some fun stuff happening as well as Phoebe tries to find a selfless good deed but it never works out. Her face when Joey tells her that Santa Clause doesn't exist is priceless

Ross still tries to talk to Emily!

[Lady_Targaryen · 7/10 · 15 June 2009]

Ross is calling Emily to see if he finds her, until he has success in talking with her by the telephone. Emily decides to give a chance to Ross, but he needs to go to London,since she doesn't want to go to America. Ross stays desperate thinking how to convince Carol and Susan to go to London,since he doesn't want to stay away from Ben. Ross asks Emily to be reasonable, but Emily says that the only way she goes to America is if Ross doesn't see Rachel anymore.

Joey is going to be a Co-Host for PBS and Monica doesn't want to have sex with Chandler, since he is cocky after he discovers that he was Monica's best sex partner.

The One With Chicken Sandwich

[devashishparnami · 10/10 · 3 July 2019]

Ross finally gets in touch with Emily and they try to work it out. Chandler gloats after Rachel reveals that Monica's secret boyfriend is the best sex she ever had. Phoebe and Joey debate if a selfless good deed exists.

The One Where the Gellars Become Insufferable

[tiny-elvis · 4/10 · 16 May 2022]

I'm not sure why the writers took..... whatever this direction is with Ross but good heavens the whining version of David Schwimmer's character is awful. This entire season, Ross is understandably heartbroken.... but this was a poor character choice to show it.

And don't get me started on Monica. Chandler was (in his own goofy way) trying to be happy and she immediately stomps him down (which will become custom going forward).

The One Where Phoebe Hates PBS

[studioAT · 5/10 · 25 July 2021]

I know they probably had to do it but wow, they made the character of Emily unlikable really quickly.

So the Ross/Emily storyline rumbles on, as well as the Monica/Chandler one, with the latter character not being much fun, bragging about his prowess in the bedroom.

Thank goodness for the Joey/Phoebe storyline, which adds a bit of uncomplicated fun.

Joey On TV and Calling Emily

[vivianla · 14 December 2020]

Joey dresses in a sharp tux for his job at a television show but finds out it is for taking calls. Phoebe gives in a pledge that puts Joey on the spotlight and the host mentions how sharp he looks.

Chandler is excited knowing he is better than Richard in bed with Monica.

Ross finally gets into contact with Emily on the phone who wants him to never see Rachel again in order for him to get her back.