: 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:

: 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.

: They share a brief, flirty encounter at the bar that was later converted into Central Perk.

: When Joey first moves in, Monica finds him incredibly attractive and invites him in for "lemonade," which Joey famously misinterprets.

: 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

: 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.