: Long before the "will-they-won't-they" with Ross, Rachel is shown at a bar with her old friends, contemplating one last "meaningless" fling before marrying Barry—and nearly choosing Chandler. The "Almost" Romances
The episode is famous for showing how close the group came to different romantic configurations:
: A younger, more optimistic Ross is seen celebrating Carol finally making a "friend" at the gym—Susan—unaware of the impending collapse of his marriage.
: In one of the show's most surprising moments, a depressed Ross and a comforting Phoebe share a passionate kiss on a pool table. Continuity and Fun Facts
: While the episode places Joey moving in during 1993, later episodes (like "The One With All The Thanksgivings") imply he was already around in 1992, creating a minor continuity error.