Episode 17: The One With Two - Parts (2)

: For perhaps the first time, Joey is truly heartbroken. His infatuation with Ursula leaves him blind to her apathy, highlighting a naive romanticism that would reappear throughout the series. Trivia & Lasting Impact

: The episode ends with Marcel the monkey choking on Scrabble tiles, requiring a hospital visit that ironically resolves Ross's fatherhood anxieties as he holds the monkey’s "hand". Episode 17: The One With Two Parts (2)

The episode marks significant growth for several characters beyond the slapstick humor: : For perhaps the first time, Joey is truly heartbroken

: Michael Lembeck directed this installment; he would go on to direct many of the show's most ambitious "event" episodes. The episode marks significant growth for several characters

: George Clooney and Noah Wyle appeared as Dr. Michael Mitchell and Dr. Jeffrey Rosen. While technically not playing their ER characters (Ross and Carter), the visual of them in scrubs was a deliberate nod to the #1 drama of the time.