9. The One Where Underdog Gets Away «ESSENTIAL ●»

Chandler refuses to celebrate Thanksgiving due to childhood trauma involving his parents' divorce on the holiday, choosing instead to eat cheese sandwiches and Tomato Tots. Notable Trivia

Joey becomes the face of a citywide health campaign after a modeling job turns out to be an advertisement for a venereal disease. 9. The One Where Underdog Gets Away

The episode concludes with the friends reconciling over Chandler's cheese sandwiches, setting the tone for the series' theme of friendship as family. Chandler refuses to celebrate Thanksgiving due to childhood

The central event occurs when an 80-foot "Underdog" balloon from the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade breaks free and flies over the city. The entire group rushes to the roof to see it, accidentally locking themselves out of Monica's apartment. The central event occurs when an 80-foot "Underdog"

This episode marks the first appearance of Jane Sibbett as Ross’s ex-wife, Carol Willick, who was previously played by Anita Barone.

The episode focuses on the group's first attempt to celebrate a holiday together as a "found family". Monica Geller takes on the stress of hosting her first Thanksgiving dinner for the group at her apartment, but things quickly spiral out of control. Key Plot Points