Ep 3. The One With The 'Cuffs

The One With The 'Cuffs is the third episode of the fourth season of the beloved sitcom Friends. The episode originally aired on October 9th, 1997, and was directed by Kevin S. Bright.

The episode begins with Chandler getting excited about his new relationship with a woman named Joanna. However, his excitement quickly turns to panic when he realizes that he's left a pair of handcuffs in his bedroom, and Joanna is on her way over. After unsuccessfully trying to hide the handcuffs, Chandler is caught red-handed by Joey, who immediately assumes that Chandler is into kinky stuff. The situation only gets worse when Joanna arrives and reveals that she's not interested in any kind of kinky activity. Chandler and Joanna's relationship becomes strained as a result, and Chandler desperately tries to find a way to make things right.

Meanwhile, Ross is having trouble adjusting to his role as a professor. He's nervous and awkward in front of his students, and he's struggling to engage them in his lectures. His sister Monica suggests that he try a new teaching method, but Ross is resistant to change. However, after a disastrous class, Ross realizes that he needs to take Monica's advice, and he decides to adopt a new teaching style. With Monica's help, he develops a fun and interactive lesson plan that catches his students' attention and gets them excited about learning.

Elsewhere in the episode, Rachel is dealing with some workplace drama. Her boss, Joanna (not to be confused with Chandler's girlfriend), is making her life difficult by asking her to do things that go against her moral code. Rachel's frustration with Joanna comes to a head when Joanna asks her to lie to a client. Rachel decides that she can no longer work for someone who doesn't share her values, and she quits her job.

Finally, Phoebe is going through a rough patch in her love life. She's been seeing a guy named Roger, but he's been acting weird lately. Phoebe suspects that he's cheating on her, so she decides to follow him to see what he's up to. Her plan backfires when she realizes that Roger is actually a harmonica player in a band, and he's been keeping it a secret because he's embarrassed. Phoebe feels bad for jumping to conclusions, and she decides to support Roger's musical aspirations.

Overall, The One With The 'Cuffs is a classic episode of Friends that showcases the show's great writing and comedic timing. With its memorable subplots and hilarious moments, this episode is sure to be a fan favorite for years to come.