Friends: Season 4
- 1997
- 23 episodes
Season 4 of Friends premiered on September 25, 1997 and has 23 episodes, from "The One with the Jellyfish" to "The One with Ross's Wedding". The last episode aired on May 7, 1998.
Where to watch Friends
In the United States, you can stream Friends on HBO Max, YouTube TV and TBS. You can also buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. It is on streaming services in 130 countries.
Episodes
Episode 1The One with the JellyfishAired September 25, 1997
Ross chooses between Rachel and his bald-headed girlfriend Bonnie. Phoebe struggles to deal with the revelation that her mother's friend is actually her mother. Monica gets stung by a jellyfish, forcing Chandler and Joey to step up to the plate in order to relieve her pain.
Guest stars
- Christine Taylor Bonnie
- Teri Garr Phoebe Sr.
- James Michael Tyler Gunther
Episode 2The One with the CatAired October 2, 1997
Phoebe believes that her adoptive mother's spirit resides in a cat that jumped into her guitar case in Central Perk. Monica goes on a date with Rachel's hunky high-school boyfriend, who was cool in high-school, but a failure now. And when Joey and Chandler decide to sell the entertainment center, Joey takes stupidity to a new level.
Guest stars
- Dan Gauthier Chip Matthews
- Ken Weiler Peter
- Matt Kaminsky Tony
- Marc Unger Thief
- James Michael Tyler Gunther
Episode 3The One with the 'CuffsAired October 9, 1997
Monica caters a party for her mother, who still doesn't quite know how to talk to her daughter. Chandler's encounter with Rachel's boss leads to an embarrassing situation. And an encyclopedia salesman takes advantage of Joey.
Guest stars
- Alison La Placa Joanna
- Penn Jillette Salesman
- Laura Dean Sophie
- Christina Pickles Judy Geller
Episode 4The One with the Ballroom DancingAired October 16, 1997
Joey attempts ballroom dancing in order to help Monica and Rachel keep their illegal sublet. Phoebe is attracted to one of her massage clients. And Ross tries to help Chandler quit the gym.
Guest stars
- Amber Smith Maria
- Jason Brooks Rick
- Hope Allen Karen Lambert
- Christopher Carroll Bank Officer
- Cheryl Francis Harrington Interviewer
- Mike Hagerty Mr. Treeger
- Rhoda Gemignani Mrs. Potter
- Brien Perry Gym Employee
Episode 5The One with Joey's New GirlfriendAired October 30, 1997
Chandler hits on a woman at Central Perk, not realizing she is Joey's new girlfriend. He soon realizes he is very attracted to, possibly in love, with her. Ross and Rachel play the jealousy game in their relationships. And Phoebe desperately tries to catch a cold after discovering that her voice is sexier and her singing better when she has phlegm in her throat.
Guest stars
- Laura Interval Amanda
- Brian Smith Josh
- Paget Brewster Kathy
- James Michael Tyler Gunther
Episode 6The One with the Dirty GirlAired November 6, 1997
Ross's new girlfriend seems nearly perfect until he visits her house and discovers that her apartment is incredibly dirty. Chandler helps Joey pick out a thoughtful present for Kathy's birthday. Rachel attempts to finish a crossword puzzle by herself. And Phoebe helps Monica cater a funeral.
Guest stars
- Gretchen Wyler Mrs. Burkart
- Rebecca Romijn Cheryl
- Paget Brewster Kathy
- James Michael Tyler Gunther
Episode 7The One Where Chandler Crosses the LineAired November 13, 1997
Chandler must decide between the girl of his dreams and his best friend when he and Kathy share a passionate kiss. Needless to say, Joey is not happy when he finds out about it. And nobody wants to tell Ross how awful his keyboard playing is.
Guest stars
- Paget Brewster Kathy
- James Michael Tyler Gunther
Episode 8The One with Chandler in a BoxAired November 20, 1997
Chandler agrees to spend Thanksgiving in a shipping crate as penance for kissing Kathy. The gang decides to give each other Secret Santa gifts. After Monica gets ice in her eye, she ends up visiting Richard's son, who is as attracted to Monica as his father was.
Guest stars
- Michael Vartan Tim Burke
- Marcy Goldman Nurse
- Paget Brewster Kathy
- James Michael Tyler Gunther
Episode 9The One Where They're Going to Party!Aired December 11, 1997
Chandler and Ross's college friend Gandalf is planning to come to town. Gandalf is "the party wizard." Ross and Chandler are very excited until Gandalf cancels. However, they decide to make their own party with Joey's help. Joanna squashes Rachel's chance at a promotion. And when Monica fills in for a friend as food critic for a small newspaper, she must decide between a steady job as head chef of a restaurant she panned or keeping her catering business with her friend Phoebe.
Guest stars
- Taylor Negron Allesandro
- Alison La Placa Joanna
- Jennifer Rhodes Mrs. Lynch
- Richard Fancy Mr. Posner
- Laura Dean Sophie
- James Michael Tyler Gunther
Episode 10The One with the Girl from PoughkeepsieAired December 18, 1997
Ross must decide whether to continue dating a girl he must travel two-and-a-half hours to see. Chandler sets Rachel up with a co-worker who misunderstands her intentions. Monica is being treated poorly by her new co-workers so she hires Joey just so she can fire him and show who's the boss. And Phoebe tries to write the perfect holiday song.
Guest stars
- Fred Stoller Stu
- Jamie Kaler Mike
- Micheal DiMaggio Drew
- Shannon Maureen Brown Woman on the Train
- Amy Smallman Kitchen Worker
- Yasemin Baytok Poughkeepsie Woman
- Vic Helford Conductor
- James Michael Tyler Gunther
Episode 11The One with Phoebe's UterusAired January 8, 1998
Phoebe considers her options when her brother visits with his new wife and asks her to carry their child. Joey works as a tour guide at Ross's museum and tries to tear down the walls between tour guides and scientists. And Chandler seeks advice from Monica and Rachel after he fears that he will not live up to Kathy's sexual expectations--especially since the last guy she slept with before him was Joey.
Guest stars
- Teri Garr Phoebe Sr.
- Giovanni Ribisi Frank Jr.
- Sherri Shepherd Tour Guide
- Paget Brewster Kathy
- Miles Marsico Smart Kid
- Jack Ong Older Scientist
- Jim Bentley Another Tour Guide
- Chip Chinery Another Scientist
Episode 12The One with the EmbryosAired January 15, 1998
Phoebe's uterus is examined for implantation of the embryos. Meanwhile, a seemingly harmless game between Chandler and Joey against Monica and Rachel escalates into a full blown contest where the stakes are raised higher and higher.
Guest stars
- Giovanni Ribisi Frank Jr.
- Cindy Katz Dr. Zane
- Debra Jo Rupp Alice Knight
Episode 13The One with Rachel's CrushAired January 29, 1998
After seeing Kathy's play, Chandler becomes convinced she is cheating on him with her co-star. Rachel develops a crush on one of her customers. Monica becomes jealous when she realizes she is no longer the 'hostess'.
Guest stars
- Paxton Whitehead Mr. Waltham
- Tate Donovan Joshua Burgin
- Paget Brewster Kathy
- James Michael Tyler Gunther
Episode 14The One with Joey's Dirty DayAired February 5, 1998
After a three-day fishing trip with his dad, Joey is in a jam when he doesn't have time to take a shower before going to the set of Charlton Heston's new movie. Rachel, continuing to fawn over clothing shopper Joshua, sets Ross up with her boss's niece Emily when she is unable to take her to the opera. And while Chandler is despondent after his breakup with Kathy, the girls take him to a strip club.
Guest stars
- Paxton Whitehead Mr. Waltham
- Charlton Heston Charlton Heston
- Tate Donovan Joshua Burgin
- Carlos Lacámara A.D.
- Rocky McMurray Cigarette Guy
- Helen Baxendale Emily Waltham
- James Michael Tyler Gunther
Episode 15The One with All the RugbyAired February 26, 1998
Chandler runs into Janice, and finds her more irritating than ever. Meanwhile, Ross attempts to learn how to play rugby to impress Emily and Monica obsesses over an electric switch in her new apartment.
Guest stars
- Maggie Wheeler Janice
- Mark McCullough Thomas Liam
- Adamo Palladino Devon
- Robin McDonald Ticket Counter Attendant
- Helen Baxendale Emily Waltham
- James Michael Tyler Gunther
Episode 16The One with the Fake PartyAired March 19, 1998
With two days left until Emily's departure back to England, Rachel throws a fake party for her, just so that she can see Joshua outside of work. And a pregnant (vegetarian) Phoebe craves meat.
Guest stars
- Tate Donovan Joshua Burgin
- Helen Baxendale Emily Waltham
- James Michael Tyler Gunther
Episode 17The One with the Free PornAired March 26, 1998
Chandler and Joey discover that they're getting a free porno station on their TV. Monica encourages Ross to tell Emily he loves her just before she leaves for London. Phoebe gets some shocking news when she visits her OB-GYN.
Guest stars
- Giovanni Ribisi Frank Jr.
- Mike Hagerty Mr. Treeger
- Shirley Jordan Doctor
- Debra Jo Rupp Alice Knight
- Helen Baxendale Emily Waltham
Episode 18The One with Rachel's New DressAired April 2, 1998
Rachel has an awkward encounter with Joshua's parents. Phoebe is offered the chance to name one of the triplets. Ross becomes paranoid when Emily goes to London with Susan.
Guest stars
- Tate Donovan Joshua Burgin
- John Bennett Perry Mr. Burgin
- Pat Crowley Mrs. Burgin
- Jessica Hecht Susan Bunch
- Jane Sibbett Carol Willick
- Debra Jo Rupp Alice Knight
- Helen Baxendale Emily Waltham
- Jack Allen Ben
Episode 19The One with All the HasteAired April 9, 1998
Ross proposes to Emily. Monica and Rachel try to win their apartment back from Chandler and Joey.
Guest stars
- Michal Connor Singing Man
- Helen Baxendale Emily Waltham
- James Michael Tyler Gunther
Episode 20The One with All the Wedding DressesAired April 16, 1998
Chandler takes Joey to a sleep clinic when he starts snoring. After Ross asks Monica to pick up Emily's wedding dress, she tries it on and can't stop wearing it. Meanwhile, jealous of Ross's proposal to Emily, Rachel tries to talk Joshua into marriage.
Guest stars
- Tate Donovan Joshua Burgin
- Christina Moore Marjorie
- Anne Betancourt Saleslady
- Thea Mann Sleep Clinic Worker
- James Michael Tyler Gunther
Episode 21The One with the InvitationAired April 23, 1998
As Ross and Emily send out wedding invitations, he and Rachel each look back on their relationship together while Joey and Chandler look for a purpose in life.
Guest stars
- Helen Baxendale Emily Waltham
- James Michael Tyler Gunther
Episode 22The One with the Worst Best Man EverAired April 30, 1998
Joey convinces Ross to pick him as his best man instead of Chandler. He throws a great bachelor party, but the next morning he's shocked to find out that the wedding ring is missing and he suspects that the stripper stole it. Meanwhile, Phoebe is experiencing major mood swings due to her pregnancy and the girls decide to throw her a baby shower to cheer her up, but it only makes matters worse.
Guest stars
- Lisa Rotondi Stripper
- Robert M. Koch Doctor
- Helen Baxendale Emily Waltham
- James Michael Tyler Gunther
Episode 23The One with Ross's WeddingAired May 7, 1998
The gang heads over to London for Ross and Emily's wedding. Joey can't contain his excitement about London which annoys Chandler to no end and results in two of them arguing. While the guys are touring the city, Monica, together with Ross and Emily, visit the chapel where the wedding ceremony is supposed to take place only to find out that it's being torn down prematurely. Phoebe tries to warn the gang that Rachel is coming to London to tell Ross that she still loves him. After the initial excitement about visiting England dissipates, Joey begins to feel homesick, however, one of the bridesmaids helps him to forget about it. Meanwhile, Ross and Emily's parents get into an argument over the bill for the wedding.
Guest stars
- Elliott Gould Jack Geller
- Sarah Ferguson Sarah, The Duchess of York
- Richard Branson Vendor
- Hugh Laurie Gentleman on the Plane
- June Whitfield Housekeeper
- Olivia Williams Felicity
- Jane Carr Ticket Agent
- Daniel Caltagirone Waiter
