Rachel has an awkward job interview at Ralph Lauren, Joey searches for "Hot Girl" in Ross's building, and Monica competes with the Phoebe and Gary — aka the new "hot" couple. We also discuss: proper handshake technique, Love Bursts, WOW chips, and how women need to throw their hat into the ring more often! S05 E17 - TOW Rachel’s Inadvertent Kiss Signature Beverage: Sex on the Playa: Sex on the Beach Margarita http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/sex-on-the-playa-sex-on-the-beach-margarita ...

Ross doesn’t make a good first impression with his new neighbors. Chandler freaks out about his relationship with Monica. Joey is dating a girl who playfully punches him—and it hurts! We also discuss: misogyny as a literal punchline, Punky Brewster, Sex and the City crossovers, and PRINCIPLES. Signature Beverage: Punchy Brewster http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/punchy-brewster Screen shots and more at: http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/s05-e15-tow-the-girl-who-hits-joey 00:14:30 - Let’s all...

When Phoebe finds out about Mondler, she and Rachel decide to mess with Chandler and Monica, despite Joey’s desire to come clean. Meanwhile, Ross vies for Ugly Naked Guy’s apartment. We also discuss: Naked Ross, Sweden, Hugsy the Penguin, and proper perfume application. Signature Beverage: Naked Ross: Blueberry Muffin Martini http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/naked-ross-blueberry-muffin-martini Screen shots and more at: http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/s05-e14-tow-everybody-finds-out ...

S05 E13 - TOW Joey’s Bag Phoebe's grandma dies, Rachel gives Joey a "man's bag" for his audition, and Chandler doesn't want to tell Monica that she gives the best worst massages ever. We also discuss: clothes horses, toxic masculinity, and Virgin Cola. Signature Beverage: Checkout Counter Strawberry Yogurt Cooler http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/checkout-counter-strawberry-yogurt-cooler Recipes, screen shots, and more at http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/s05-e13-tow-joeys-bag 00:08:10 - A...

Monica learns about Chandler's "work laugh" and quickly decides she can't stand it. Ross dates Janice after he learns that Emily's getting remarried. Rachel tries to get Monica to confess about Mondler. Recipes, photos, and more at: http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/s05-e12-tow-chandlers-work-laugh Signature Beverage: Nutter Butter http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/nutter-butter 00:05:00 - A deep dive on peanut butter! Turning peanuts into diamonds! Geo-researchers making diamonds out of odd...

S05 E11 - TOW Alll the Resolutions The gang all make New Year’s resolutions, with varying degrees of success. Ross’s resolution memorably crashes and burns when he straps on a very tight pair of leather pants. We also discuss: the joy of hearing the characters say our names, David Schwimmer’s phenomenal physical comedy, and the boiling point of brain. Signature Beverage: Nutty New Year’s in the Big Apple http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/nutty-new-years-in-the-big-apple 00:00:45 - Should this...

S05 E10 - TOW the Inappropriate Sister Signature Beverage: Fireball! Ross’s boredom from his forced sabbatical leads him to interfere with Joey’s free time, too. Rachel finally starts dating Danny, but his inappropriate interactions with his sister have her worried. Phoebe volunteers to take holiday donations, but quickly learns that people “don’t respect the bucket.” We also discuss: actors we can’t stand to watch, Elizabeth’s awkward encounter with a Disney celebrity, and Ross’s latest...

Ross’s rage over the loss of his Moist-Maker sandwich has some serious consequences. Monica and Chandler are getting sloppy about their secret romance, forcing Joey to take the blame for several embarrassing incidents. Phoebe invites Rachel to take a literature class at The New School, but Rachel doesn’t take the class seriously. We also discuss: fur collars, Joey’s terrible turtleneck, the recipe for the perfect Moist-Maker, and Oprah’s fantastic Vogue cover. S05 E09 - TOW Ross’s Sandwich ...

S05 E08 - TOW All the Thanksgivings After a delectable Thanksgiving meal, the gang sit around Monica and Rachel’s living room and reminisce about some of their least favorite Thanksgivings from the past. Chandler is reminded that he called Monica fat when they were younger, and Monica dons a giant turkey on her head to try to cheer him up. We also discuss thongs (both the underwear and footwear variety), the origins of Thanksgiving, the problematic jokes surrounding Fat Monica, and our first...

S05 E07 - TOW Ross Moves In Ross moves in with Chandler and Joey — and quickly wears out his welcome. Phoebe dates a health inspector who keeps shutting down their favorite restaurants. Rachel plays dating games and fakes a regatta gala with Danny, their new neighbor. We also discuss swim cover-ups as cardigans, “He’s Just Not That Into You,” and vividly describe Ross’s “quiet down” hands. Signature Beverage: See You Ladle http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/see-you-ladle 00:09:05 - Why is...

S05 E06 - TOW the Yeti Ross adapts to Emily’s evolving ultimatum, Monica and Rachel inadvertently “fog” their new neighbor, Danny, and Phoebe receives a furry family heirloom from her birth mom. We also discuss Liza Minelli’s fashion aesthetic, the Space-Time Continuum, and debate whether or not Danny is a psychopath. Signature Beverage: Waffle Martini http://handbagmarinara.com/blog/waffle-martini **Support our Season 5 charity: World Central Kitchen!**...

S05 E05 - TOW the Kips Mondler takes their first trip, Ross tries to tell Rachel about Emily’s ultimatum, and Joey makes a very surprising discovery. We drink Rolo Martinis, wonder how Monica didn’t notice Joey’s survival kit under her bed, learn a few factoids about Otis Elevators and the Taj Mahal (hotel), and Heather forever ruins hotel rooms for us. Signature Beverage: Rolo Martini 00:07:20 - DaMASK or DAMask? Either way, Monica’s wearing a damask skirt… 00:09:32 - ZaBAR’s or ZAbar’s?...

**SPOILER ALERT** In this bonus bourbon bonanza, we break down our favorite moments from the FRIENDS reunion special that was just released on HBOMax. (So if you haven't seen it yet, save this episode for another day!) FRIENDS has meant so much to so many of us, and the reunion special captured that! Join us as we discuss surprise guests, heartwarming moments, exciting revelations, and everything else about the HBOMax FRIENDS reunion!

It's S05 E04, TOW Phoebe Hates PBS! Phoebe and Joey argue about whether there's such thing as a selfless good deed; Monica reveals that her "new secret boyfriend" (Chandler) is the best sex she's ever had; Emily gives Ross an ultimatum. We also discuss: wrinkle-free fax paper, chicken chips, and the complexity of Ross and Emily's relationship.

There’s so much going on in the FRIENDS universe, we had to deliver another of our Bonus Bourbon Bonanza episodes! We’re lovingly nicknaming this one “Party Fowl” because it somehow developed a chicken-centric theme! Today, we talk about World Central Kitchen’s feature on the latest episode of Top Chef, Courteney Cox’s recipe for Perfect Baked Chicken, the new FRIENDS Lego set (the APARTMENTS!), and then we wildly speculate about what we think will happen during the upcoming FRIENDS reunion...

It's The One Hundredth, so we're celebrating with champagne as Phoebe gives birth and Joey passes a kidney stone. We also go on an unintentional anatomical extravaganza, discuss chicken salad recipes, and enjoy some more #PrimeSchwimmer!

This week, we rewatch S05E02 - TOW All the Kissing. Rachel's back from Greece and determined to tell Ross that she still loves him; Phoebe is jealous of all the London talk; Ross is trying to get Emily to talk to him. We also discuss: Rachel's fantastic strapless yellow dress, #PrimeSchwimmer, and our Season 5 charity -- World Central Kitchen!

It’s the Season 5 premiere! Emily ditches Ross after he says “Rachel” at the altar, and Monica and Chandler desperately try to hook up one more time before they get back to New York. We also discuss: Chandler’s new teeth, Lisa Kudrow’s post-baby haircut, and the perfection of the Grand Gesture.

Rachel ventures across the pond to tell Ross that she still loves him. The Gellers and the Walthams argue over the wedding bill. Monica tries to keep her spirits up even though her mother won’t quit it with the jabs about her love life. Ross has a … vocabulary mix-up.

It’s Ross’s wedding! The gang (minus Phoebe, who can’t fly because she’s carrying a litter, and Rachel, who can’t stand the thought of seeing Ross marry someone else) heads to London to celebrate Ross and Emily’s nuptials. Back in NYC, Phoebe tries to help Rachel get over her feelings for Ross. We also discuss: Heather's "mama" and "baby" bags, London filming locales, and Elizabeth's undying love for Westminster Abbey.

Joey throws Ross a bachelor party — and loses the wedding ring. Monica and Rachel throw Phoebe a baby shower that goes terribly wrong. We also discuss attending baby showers when you don’t have kids of your own, the HR nightmare of Chandler bringing a stripper into his office, and why people in TV/movies boil water when someone goes into labor.

It’s a clip show! Set against the “present day” backdrop of Ross and Emily sending out their wedding invitations, we look back on the ups and downs of Ross and Rachel’s tumultuous relationship.

Ross’s announcement that he and Emily are getting married in a month drives Rachel a little crazy — and she ends up proposing to Joshua. Monica tries on Emily’s wedding dress … and doesn’t want to take it off. Joey’s snoring prompts Chandler to take him to a sleep clinic (and a pajama store). We also discuss: raspberries as mental palate cleansers, building a wedding around the dress, and how an outfit change (or a bit of lipstick) can totally change your mood.

Ross and Emily make a very hasty decision. After Rachel is awakened early on a Saturday by a cheerful singing neighbor, she and Monica plot how to get their apartment back. We also discuss: Wham, "gay" earrings, Flowers for Algernon, ASMR-ing kids to sleep, and how every relationship is basically just a roll of the dice.