Friends (TV Series) The One Where Rachel Is Late (2002) User Reviews

The One Where Rachel Is Late

[ComedyFan2010 · 8/10 · 5 September 2011]

This is a very good episode. Rachel being all annoying because of her pregnancy was done so well. Kudos to Jennifer Aniston, she did a great job. She really does come off as annoying and yet one doesn't dislike her. The scene in the beginning when she just comes into the coffee place and the looks she gives everyone were great

I also love how she was trying to convince Ross to sleep with her so that the baby comes out. That scene is absolutely hilarious. Especially when she drops the fork or when she is insulting Ross while trying to make him got to bed with her

And we also got some Joey and Chandler story which I always like

Rachel is moody because the baby didn't arrive

[Lady_Targaryen · 8/10 · 23 April 2009]

Joey shows the poster from the movie of the first World War that he acted and it's premiere is in the next week. Joey invites all the Friends to go to the Premiere, but Rachel can't go since her labor will be some days before the premiere. Stelle calls Joey and tells him that he will only have one ticket to bring who he wants, so he decides to pick Chandler to go, because of all the Friends, Chandler was the one who always supported him in his career, not only paying many of his courses and photo sessions, but also motivating him.

Rachel is moody that many days already passed and the baby still didn't come . She starts to annoy everybody, and all the Friends are avoiding to make her angry. Monica and Phoebe start a bet for when the baby will born, and Rachel's doctor recommend her to make sex to help her with the contractions. Rachel gives Ross the idea of them making sex to help her relax, but he is against to it, since he thinks it will bring a lot of trouble to their relationship.

So you fell asleep

[studioAT · 6/10 · 1 August 2017]

There is a very funny scene between Rachel and Ross in this episode, and as other reviewers have said, this is the highlight of the episode.

I thought the Monica and Phoebe story line was dull, and skipped past most of it on the DVD. It just wasn't that funny.

I liked however that we had a nice Joey and Chandler story line, and although it was quite short, it had some sweet moments.

It is however that mostly focuses on Rachel and Ross, again featuring two good performances from Jennifer Aniston and David Schwimmer, who have been so great with this story line all series.

Another tough one...not sure

[jpapanone · 22 July 2021]

To rate it 5 6 or 7.

Gonna have to watch again to evaluate.

Every time it flirts with 6 or 7....somethinf drags it down to 5...and then when I'm pretty certain of a 5, some good stuff happens to bring it up to 6.

So...was there more good...or more bad?

I really don't know. There were a bunch of actual chuckles...but whole bunch of groans as well.

6.... I'd probably watch again.

5....never need to watch again, or not for at least like...5/10 years.

So next time I watch it, I'll determine whether it continues to be rewatchable or that's enough of that.

Inducing Labour

[vivianla · 30 December 2020]

The World War I movie that Joey is in is having the premiere the next week. Estelle sold the four other tickets so Joey chooses Chandler because he covered a lot of fees for Joey.

They go by limo to the red carpet where there are tons of photographers and people.

Ross takes Rachel to the gynaecologist's and she uses a gloved hand to check the vagina and has the other hand on her tummy. The baby is all good despite being late. The doctor has some methods for inducing labour - long walk, spicy food, and sex.

Ross doesn't want sex and Rachel does. Phoebe thinks if they do it will end up becoming more catastrophic and Monica says she will lend Chandler to do the deed.

Ross and Rachel eat spicy food. Rachel intentionally drops a spoon to bend over to arouse Ross. Ross kisses and they start going at it until the water breaks. Ross gets the keys and bag and off they go.