Charles Thomas Allen

As 1999 approaches, the group all make resolutions most of which will require a lot of willpower. Rachel vows to stop gossiping, a resolution put to the test when she learns about Monica and Chandler's relationship.

Joey lands a job with a PBS telethon, which ignites an old hatred Phoebe has towards the network. Meanwhile, Monica tries to convince Rachel that she's dating someone from work to hide her relationship with Chandler.

Phoebe acts as Joey's agent and has some success in getting him auditions. Ross is upset to see Ben with a Barbie doll and Chandler is advancing in his relationship with Janice but realises he has commitment fears.

Rachel starts smoking in order to avoid missing meetings with her boss. Ben gets offered an audition for a commercial and Joey auditions to be Ben's father. Monica and Phoebe plan a party for Rachel but Monica takes over.

Phoebe gets to name one of her babies while Rachel's plans to seduce her boyfriend go awry Joey accidentally tells Chandler he thinks he has a terrible name Ross worries about his relationship with Emily

Joey tells Chandler he saw Janice kissing her ex-husband. Monica accidentally bumps Ben's head against a post and Phoebe is convinced she's cursed because every time she goes to the dentist someone around her dies.