The One Where Ross and Rachel Take a Break

Wanting more time to focus on her new job, Rachel suggests that she and Ross take a break from their relationship. Ross later seeks solace at a party. Phoebe dates a diplomat who needs an interpreter to communicate with her. Chandler and Joey ponder a ménage a trois with a woman who seems hot for both of them. [First part of a 2-part episode]

The One with Phoebe's Ex-Partner

Phoebe is reunited with her former singing partner who thinks "Smelly Cat" has hit potential; Chandler dates a woman with a prosthetic leg who also has some history with Joey. Meanwhile, Ross goes to a fashion seminar with Rachel, so she won't go with Mark, but falls asleep in the middle of it.

Encounter (1)

Ares' murder plot backfires when the Golden Hind falls for Hercules.

The One Where Monica and Richard Are Just Friends

Monica's willpower is tested when she runs into Richard at the video store. Rachel agrees to read The Shining if Joey reads Little Women. Phoebe's athletic date has a problem with short shorts.

Surprise

Callisto drops in on Hercules' surprise birthday party, bent on a mission of immortality.

Long Live the King

Iolaus assumes the identity of murdered Orestes to continue the king's quest for peace.

The One with All the Jealousy

Ross becomes increasingly jealous of Rachel's new colleague, Mark, and spies on her. Monica hooks up with a co-worker, who writes her a poem with a hidden meaning. One of Joey's numerous lies on his resume is exposed when he takes part in a Broadway musical.

The Lady and the Dragon

A young dragon starts killing warriors and destroying villages at the same time a warlord returns from exile seeking revenge on his enemies.