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Friends · Season 7

Friends season 7 episode 2: The One with Rachel's Book

Aired 12 October 200022 minRated TV-PG

8.1TMDB · 57 votesMark watched

Where to watch Friends Season 7 in Australia

Friends season 7 is streaming in Australia on HBO Max (subscription) and Netflix (subscription). You can also buy it on Apple TV from $24.99 and Prime Video Store from $24.99.

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Availability checked 16 November 2026.

What happens in “The One with Rachel's Book”

As Monica starts planning her wedding she's shocked to find out that her parents have spent her entire wedding fund. However, her spirits are restored when she discovers that Chandler has enough savings for her dream wedding scenario. Phoebe temporarily moves into Ross's apartment, bringing her massage clients with her. This leads to some weird encounters for Ross. Meanwhile, Joey mocks Rachel when he finds an erotic novel she is reading.

Episode summary: TMDB.

Before you watch

  • It is episode 2 of 23 of season 7, so watch episode 1 first.
  • It runs about 22 minutes.
  • Directed by Michael Lembeck, written by Ted Cohen and Andrew Reich.
  • TMDB users rate it 8.1 out of 10 (57 votes).

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Cast and crew of this episode

Director
Michael Lembeck
Writers
Ted CohenAndrew Reich
Guest stars
Suzanne Lanza as WomanElliott Gould as Jack GellerChristina Pickles as Judy GellerJames Michael Tyler as Gunther

Credits: TMDB.

More from Friends Season 7

  1. E01
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  4. E04
  5. E05
  6. E06
  7. E07
  8. E08
  9. E09
  10. E10
  11. E11
  12. E12
  13. E13
  14. E14
  15. E15
  16. E16
  17. E17
  18. E18
  19. E19
  20. E20
  21. E21
  22. E22
  23. E23

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Episode names, air dates, runtimes, stills and ratings: TMDB. Air dates are the first broadcast anywhere; where it streams is our daily Australian check.