This episode marks the first appearance of as Dr. Richard Burke, an old friend of the Gellers who becomes Monica's most significant love interest before Chandler.

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While the others deal with high-stakes romance, Joey and Chandler embrace pure domestic bliss. Flush with cash from his role on Days of Our Lives , Joey buys: