Ep 5. The One With The Kips

In Friends season 5 episode 5, titled "The One With The Kips," Joey's ex-girlfriend, Kathy, returns to New York City from her out of town job. Joey immediately jumps back into their former romance, but as soon as he falls asleep, Kathy sneaks out of his apartment. Joey doesn't think much of it, but Chandler suspects something is off and starts investigating. Meanwhile, Ross is trying to teach his students about dinosaurs, but he keeps getting upstaged by his Yale-educated colleague, Professor Sherman. Ross becomes increasingly jealous and tries to prove that he's the better educator. Rachel and Monica are trying to avoid Janice, Chandler's ex-girlfriend, who keeps showing up unexpectedly. They soon discover that Janice has been hired by the guys to monitor their internet usage for work, which they've been using to play video games.

The episode opens with Joey wearing a robe in his apartment, cooking breakfast for himself and Kathy. Joey's friends are surprised to see Kathy back in town, because she had been working out of state. Joey reveals that he's been talking to her every day and they've been rekindling their relationship. Chandler is suspicious about Kathy, because she left without saying goodbye the last time she visited. Joey isn't worried, and says that Kathy just went out to get coffee. Chandler asks if she left a note or anything, and Joey says no. Chandler is clearly skeptical about Kathy's motives.

Ross is preparing to teach a class about dinosaurs, but his colleague, Professor Sherman, keeps upstaging him with his better research and teaching methods. Ross is annoyed, because he's always been passionate about dinosaurs and he feels like he's being overshadowed. He complains to Rachel and Monica about Professor Sherman, and they tell him to confront him.

Joey falls asleep on his couch with Kathy, and she sneaks out while he's sleeping. Chandler catches her leaving and confronts her about it. Kathy claims that she just had to go to the bathroom, but Chandler doesn't believe her. He thinks that she's cheating on Joey, and he decides to investigate. He starts by looking for clues in Joey's studio apartment, but he doesn't find anything suspicious.

Rachel and Monica are trying to avoid Janice, who keeps showing up unexpectedly and won't leave them alone. They soon discover that Janice has been hired by the guys to monitor their internet usage for work, but actually they use it to play video games. Rachel and Monica take advantage of Janice's presence to get some gaming in, and they manage to beat the high score on the video game.

Ross confronts Professor Sherman in front of his class, and they have a heated discussion about the proper way to teach about dinosaurs. Ross is passionate, but Sherman is dismissive of Ross' opinions. Ultimately, Ross wins over his students by giving an enthusiastic lecture about dinosaurs, and he decides to drop the competition with Sherman.

Back at Joey's apartment, Chandler continues to snoop around for evidence of Kathy's cheating. He goes through her purse and finds a condom. Joey walks in and catches him, and Chandler admits that he's been suspicious of Kathy since the last time she was in town. Joey is angry that Chandler doesn't trust him, but Chandler insists that he's just looking out for his friend.

The episode ends with Joey and Chandler making up, and Rachel and Monica celebrating their victory in the video game. Ross is happy that his students are engaged in his class, and Kathy and Joey share a romantic moment before she heads back to work out of town.

Overall, "The One with the Kips" is a lighthearted episode that focuses on the relationships between the characters. It's particularly funny to see Chandler and Joey's dynamic, as Chandler investigates Kathy and Joey defends her. Ross' jealousy is also a fun plotline, and it's satisfying to see him win over his students with his enthusiasm for dinosaurs. The episode ends on a positive note, with all of the friends enjoying each other's company and resolving their conflicts.