(like why Rachel doesn't remember meeting Steve before) "Friends" The One with the Blind Dates (TV Episode 2003)
While Rachel suffers through Steve's breakdown, Ross becomes the object of a betting pool among restaurant waiters to see how long he'll wait before leaving. Subplot: Monica and Chandler [S9E14] The One With The Blind Dates
This leads to a running gag where Joey demands they name their first-born child "Joey" to continue his family name. (like why Rachel doesn't remember meeting Steve before)
⭐ The episode explores "orchestrated perspective"—the idea that people need to see the absolute worst of the dating pool to appreciate what they already have. The episode's primary narrative is a "conspiratorial plan"
The episode's primary narrative is a "conspiratorial plan" by Phoebe and Joey to set up Ross and Rachel on the worst blind dates imaginable.
Reviews for this episode are generally positive, though they highlight its unique tone:
* jpapanone. 3. This is one of the worst episodes of friends. This is a great example to use to compare how friends gets it wrong.