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The One Where Paul's the Man

  • Episode aired May 4, 2000
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 22m
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4.9K
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David Schwimmer and Alexandra Holden in Friends (1994)
  • Comedy
  • Romance
Paul threatens to have Ross fired from the university if he continues to date Elizabeth. The girls put their names down on a waiting list for a wedding venue.Paul threatens to have Ross fired from the university if he continues to date Elizabeth. The girls put their names down on a waiting list for a wedding venue.Paul threatens to have Ross fired from the university if he continues to date Elizabeth. The girls put their names down on a waiting list for a wedding venue.
IMDb RATING
8.9/10
4.9K
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  • Director
    • Gary Halvorson
  • Writers
    • David Crane
    • Marta Kauffman
    • Sherry Bilsing(teleplay by)
  • Stars
    • Jennifer Aniston
    • Courteney Cox
    • Lisa Kudrow
Top credits
  • Director
    • Gary Halvorson
  • Writers
    • David Crane
    • Marta Kauffman
    • Sherry Bilsing(teleplay by)
  • Stars
    • Jennifer Aniston
    • Courteney Cox
    • Lisa Kudrow
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    • 5User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    Bruce Willis and David Schwimmer in Friends (1994)
    Bruce Willis and David Schwimmer in Friends (1994)
    Jennifer Aniston and Bruce Willis in Friends (1994)
    David Schwimmer and Alexandra Holden in Friends (1994)
    Jennifer Aniston and Bruce Willis in Friends (1994)
    Jennifer Aniston and Courteney Cox in Friends (1994)

    Top cast

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    Jennifer Aniston
    Jennifer Aniston
    • Rachel Greenas Rachel Green
    Courteney Cox
    Courteney Cox
    • Monica Gelleras Monica Geller
    • (as Courteney Cox Arquette)
    Lisa Kudrow
    Lisa Kudrow
    • Phoebe Buffayas Phoebe Buffay
    Matt LeBlanc
    Matt LeBlanc
    • Joey Tribbianias Joey Tribbiani
    • (as Matt Le Blanc)
    Matthew Perry
    Matthew Perry
    • Chandler Bingas Chandler Bing
    David Schwimmer
    David Schwimmer
    • Dr. Ross Gelleras Dr. Ross Geller
    Bruce Willis
    Bruce Willis
    • Paul Stevensas Paul Stevens
    Alexandra Holden
    Alexandra Holden
    • Elizabeth Stevensas Elizabeth Stevens
    Merrin Dungey
    Merrin Dungey
    • The Museum Officialas The Museum Official
    Ilia Volok
    Ilia Volok
    • The Dry Cleaneras The Dry Cleaner
    James Michael Tyler
    James Michael Tyler
    • Guntheras Gunther
    Susie Park
    Susie Park
    • The Dry Cleaner's Wifeas The Dry Cleaner's Wife
    • Director
      • Gary Halvorson
    • Writers
      • David Crane
      • Marta Kauffman
      • Sherry Bilsing(teleplay by)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Bruce Willis won an Emmy for his performance as Paul Stevens.
    • Goofs
      The Museum Official tells Monica, Rachel, and Phoebe that there's a two year waiting list to have a wedding held at the museum. It is highly unlikely that one cancellation can speed up Monica and Chandler's wedding to next one in line.
    • Quotes

      Monica Geller: Please, stop freaking out.

      Chandler Bing: I'm not freaking out. Why would I be freaking out? A woman named Heldi called and said we were getting married, but that happens everyday.

      Monica Geller: Honey, we were at this beautiful place, and I-I-I just put our names down for fun! I mean, what's the harm in that?

      Chandler Bing: Right here!

      Monica Geller: Chandler, please don't think I was trying to pressure you. Phoebe and Rachel...

      Chandler Bing: Phoebe and Rachel! So the people that knew about our wedding before me were you, Phoebe and Rachel, Heldi, and apparently some band called Starlight Magic 7 who are available by the way!

      Monica Geller: It was a mistake. Please don't take this to mean anything, because it doesn't.

      Chandler Bing: Okay.

      Monica Geller: Really?

      Chandler Bing: Yes, if it really doesn't mean anything, because you know that I'm just not ready...

      Monica Geller: I know! I know.

      Chandler Bing: Okay.

      Monica Geller: I'm gonna go tell Joey that... that you're back. I was really worried about you.

      [She leaves and Phoebe comes out of the guest bedroom]

      Phoebe Buffay: Hey, did she buy it?

      Chandler Bing: Totally.

      Phoebe Buffay: So did Heldi show you the place?

      Chandler Bing: Yeah, it's beautiful.

      Phoebe Buffay: I can't believe you're gonna ask Monica to marry you!

      Chandler Bing: [smiling] I know.

    • Connections
      References Days of Our Lives (1965)
    • Soundtracks
      Love Machine, Part II
      (uncredited)

      Performed by Bruce Willis

    User reviews5

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    Top review
    10/10
    Schwimmer was legendary
    I loved all the storylines in this episode but David's acting really stood out
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    • katrinaysabelr
    • Oct 8, 2020

    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 4, 2000 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • USA
    • Production companies
      • Bright/Kauffman/Crane Productions
      • Warner Bros. Television
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      22 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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