Ep 5. The One With The East German Laundry Detergent

In Friends season 1 episode 5, titled "The One With The East German Laundry Detergent," the gang is faced with various challenges. The episode begins with Ross, Chandler, and Joey trying to move a couch up a narrow staircase in Ross' apartment complex. Despite their efforts, they can't seem to get the couch up the stairs, leading to a hilarious scene where they try to maneuver it through the window.

Meanwhile, Monica is on a mission to find a laundry detergent that will get rid of a stubborn stain on her favorite shirt. She ends up buying a foreign brand of laundry detergent, not realizing it's meant for industrial use. Monica's clothes end up getting ruined after she uses the detergent, leading to a hilarious scene where the gang tries to salvage her clothes.

In another storyline, Rachel is struggling with her waitress duties at the coffee shop and keeps messing up orders. She asks Joey for help, and he teaches her a trick to remember the different orders, but it ends up being a disaster. Rachel's clumsy nature leads to funny moments throughout the episode.

Lastly, Phoebe has her own storyline where she's convinced that one of her clients has a crush on her. She enlists Chandler's help to find out if he does, leading to another funny subplot.

Overall, "The One With The East German Laundry Detergent" showcases the comedic skills of the cast and highlights the classic moments that made Friends such a beloved series.