Friends (TV Series) The One with the Cat (1997) User Reviews

Very good episode

[okraievskyi · 9/10 · 24 December 2021]

Even though ALL storylines here are perfect, the best is the main one (with Phoebe and the cat). It's just laugh-out-loud, and doesn't feel as stupid as the showrunners thought it would be. You do worry about the cat's fate when you watch this, but it's one of those storylines that aren't really major to the show itself and are just so good.

The Monica storyline is also really, really good. It expands the Ross\Rachel dynamics, Monica\Rachel dynamics, and also manages to focuse on Monica. Great job.

The worst storyline was the Changler\Joey one, but it was still perfect! I like the way of them getting robbed and this storyline (like the episode itself) guarantees you at least a few good laughs!

the black cat

[sweetjawalters · 9/10 · 9 November 2006]

Phoebe finds a black cat that jumped in a guitar case and is convinced that it is her dead mom's reincarnation and takes it has her own. Ross thinks that Phoebe is mistaken and that is not her mother. The five tell Ross that he always has to be right and Ross denies it. Ross and Phoebe get in a big fight about the cat, that makes Phoebe really upset. In the mean time Monica has a date from a guy she used to go to high school with. When they are eating dinner she finds out that he still lives with his parents in their house and that he still works at the movie theater like he did in high school and Monica asked to be taken home!

One Of The Best From Season 4.

[jerekra · 10/10 · 9 February 2009]

The One with the cat is one of the best episodes from season 4. Love how Ross explains how crazy it is that Phoebe thinks her mother is inside of the cat in spirit. Ross being the voice of reason seems to work here since all the other characters just let Phoebe believe that the cat is really her mother. However as good as this plot is I like how Joey and Chandler are trying to sell the entertainment unit better. Joey just does not want to get rid of the unit, unless of course he could get a "canoe" in exchange for it. Who can forget what happens when Joey gets into the entertainment unit "voluntarily". I do not want to give it away so you will have to see this episode to find out.

The One Where Joey Gets Robbed...

[taylorkingston · 10/10 · 31 October 2014]

I love this episode. It's so funny and has real issues involved. Such as getting robbed or thinking your dead parent is inside a cat. That's right, you read right.

In this episode, a cat wonders into Central Perk. Phoebe picks up the cat and believes that it is her deceased mother. She takes the cat home with her and cares for it. But when Ross finds out that the cat is actually a little girl's cat, who is lost, he tries to convince everyone to tell her. But nobody wants to. For once, I agree with Ross. Little girl misses her cat or grown lady thinks her mum is in a cat. What would you choose? Eventually they tell her and Phoebe feels very sad. Meanwhile, Joey tries to sell the entertainment unit and way overprices it. Chandler convinces to make it cheaper and when someone comes to look at it, they say they don't have the $50.00, but they could trade it for a canoe. Chandler, obviously says no. Later, when Joey is alone trying to sell it, he tells a potential buyer that it could fit a grown man inside it. The man doesn't believe Joey, so Joey's get inside the unit. The man then locks him in and steals all of his stuff. Chandler lets him out and Joey is shocked because the man said he wouldn't take their chairs. He did. Chandler can't believe that Joey voluntarily got inside the unit. Poor Joey, it's not his fault. Well, it is, but still.

Overall, I give this episode a 10 out of 10.

Meow

[bevo-13678 · 10/10 · 17 August 2021]

I'm glad this show has a laugh track. Otherwise no one would know which bits were meant to be funny.

The One With The Robbery

[devashishparnami · 10/10 · 5 November 2018]

A cat walks into Central Perk and Phoebe is convinced that it is her mother's reincarnation. Joey and Chandler agree to sell the entertainment center. People come to look at it and Joey gets locked into it by a guy who then steals all their other furniture. Monica goes on a date with Rachel's ex from high school Chip. He is still very cute but he still lives with his parents and still works at the movie theater as he did in high school. The friends find an ad from a little girl who lost the cat. Ross and Phoebe fight about the cat but Phoebe agrees to take her "mum" back to the girl in the end. Joey and Chandler trade the entertainment center for a canoe.

The One with the Cat

[ComedyFan2010 · 6/10 · 18 July 2011]

The only good part about this episode is the one about Chandler and Joey. Their dynamic is great and the story was pretty funny. I liked how they met the other roommate couple who seem to be so much like them and were trying to get rid of the canoe. And Joey's attempts to sell the entertainment center and how they ended were too good as well.

But the rest of the stories just annoyed me. Sure the one about Monica and Chip was made to give hope all the fat, ugly girls that one day they will be better off than the guys they had a crush on. But in my opinion Monica has no right to look down on him considering that she got lucky to get her apartment through her grandma and her job isn't so great either

The story about the cat was annoying as well. Sure, they needed to give the cat back, but Ross was insensitive. Your friend should always be more important than some child even if their beliefs are ridiculous. I am just glad he felt bad about it at the end

One of two my favorites this season

[diegoBrasil · 10/10 · 12 April 2020]

Great story. I laughed from the beginning to the end. We have a great surprise in this episode that continues on the following others. This and the 15th are the best episodes of the 4th season.

Bad! Bad!! Baaaaaaddddd!!!

[hexx-52214 · 1/10 · 28 February 2020]

Not funny at all. This phoebe character is annoying and not funny at all. Rachel is also becoming a real b!tch . And ross is not man enough and act like a little b!tch. Joey is becoming bumber and bumber . Only good character is Chandler.

A fun episode

[studioAT · 5/10 · 2 June 2017]

I enjoyed this episode and thought it told three good stories.

Yes, the story with the cat is a bit airy fairy, even for Phoebe, but it's got its heart in the right place, and I always enjoy story lines that put Phoebe and Ross together a little more.

The character of Monica is changing too, and it's nice to see Courtney Cox being given more to play than just the mother hen figure.

The stand out story line for me though is the one involving Joey and Chandler. Matt Le Blanc and Matthew Perry's chemistry was so great, and this series sees them at their brilliant best.

A fun episode overall, with some very funny moments.

Reincarnation and Robbery

[vivianla · 1 June 2020]

Chandler comes out of his bedroom to rip his blazer because of the furniture built by Joey. They try to sell it.

Rachel comes in with a cute black purse and tight top and skirt combo. Her dark shoes are cute.

Ross looks handsome with his broad shoulders and height. His face is getting more mature.

Monica gets super excited like a teenage girl over Chip wanting to ask her out.

Rachel wears a tank top and brown pants outfit that is pretty.

The cutest cat came into the cafe to Phoebe's guitar case. It is sooooooo cute!!! Phoebe thinks it is her mom reincarnated.

This episode was dedicated to the memory of Kauffman.