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Friends · Season 8

Friends season 8 episode 22: The One Where Rachel Is Late

Aired 9 May 200222 minRated TV-PG

8.3TMDB · 54 votesMark watched

Where to watch Friends Season 8 in Australia

Friends season 8 is streaming in Australia on HBO Max (subscription) and Netflix (subscription), and free on 10 Play. You can also buy it on Apple TV from $24.99 and Prime Video Store from $17.99.

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Availability checked 16 November 2026.

What happens in “The One Where Rachel Is Late”

Monica and Phoebe bet on when Rachel's baby will be born as the due date comes and goes as Rachel becomes extremely irritable. Meanwhile, Joey invites Chandler to his big movie premiere and he manages to fall asleep during it. Also, Ross attempts to help Rachel speed things along by trying every possible method suggested by the doctor, except one.

Episode summary: TMDB.

Before you watch

  • It is episode 22 of 23 of season 8, so watch episodes 1 to 21 first.
  • It runs about 22 minutes.
  • Directed by Gary Halvorson, written by Shana Goldberg-Meehan.
  • TMDB users rate it 8.3 out of 10 (54 votes).

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Cast and crew of this episode

Director
Gary Halvorson
Writer
Shana Goldberg-Meehan
Guest stars
June Gable as Estelle LeonardAmanda Carlin as Dr. LongJames Michael Tyler as Gunther

Credits: TMDB.

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