Friends Season 4, Episode 18, titled “The One with Rachel’s New Dress” (air date: April 2, 1998), places Rachel front and center in a delightfully awkward romantic comedy plot.
Eager to impress her new boyfriend, Joshua, she splurges on a figure-hugging dress and plans an intimate dinner for two—only for things to go hilariously sideways when Chandler and Joey’s ever-present duck (and a rooster) roam into view, upending the mood .
Jennifer Aniston shines with her impeccable comedic timing as Rachel navigates this wardrobe snafu and restaurant mishap, blending enthusiasm and embarrassment in her quest to seduce Joshua. Her nerves escalate when Joshua’s parents make an unexpected appearance, turning her poised evening into a comical misadventure.
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