Jennifer Aniston, David Schwimmer, Matthew Perry, Lisa Kudrow, Courteney Cox and Matt LeBlanc play six close buddies comically trying to make it in Manhattan. The enormously popular NBC sitcom hits its stride in this unforgettable second season. Ross must decide between Rachel and new girlfriend Julie (Lauren Tom), Joey gets a role on "Days of Our Lives," Monica dates a handsome older man (Tom Selleck) and more.

This disc includes the following episodes:

7. The One Where Ross Finds Out - A drunken Rachel is persuaded to call Ross and reveals her feelings for him on his answering machine. And when he finds out, he must make the choice between her and Julie. Meanwhile, Monica finds work as Chandler's personal trainer and Phoebe has a hard time trying to get her boyfriend to have sex with her. 4 stars (Dale-3.5, David-4.5)

8. The One with the List - Ross must choose between Rachel and Julie and enlists Joey and Chandler's help in making a list of the pros and cons of each. Big mistake. Meanwhile, Monica gets a job making food with a synthetic chocolate substitute called Mockolate. 4.25 stars (Dale-4, David-4.5)

9. The One with Phoebe's Dad - It's Christmas time and Monica tries tipping with cookies, rather than cash, with mixed results. Phoebe learns that the guy in the pictures her grandmother keeps around is not her father and tries to track down her real father. Chandler and Joey wait too late to shop for presents. 4.5 stars.

10. The One with Russ - Monica gets back together with Fun Bobby and encourages him to stop drinking. Joey gets chosen to play the role of Dr. Drake Ramoray, a neurosurgeon, on Days of Our Lives. Rachel begins dating a guy named Russ, who bears an uncanny resemblance to Ross. 3.75 stars (Dale-3.5, David-4)

11. The One with the Lesbian Wedding - Ross's ex and her lesbian lover tie the knot, providing Monica with a job: catering the wedding. Phoebe is possessed by the spirit of an eighty-two year old massage client who dies in the middle of a session. Rachel's mom comes to visit and drops a bombshell. 5 stars

12 & 13. The One After the Super Bowl (1 & 2) - Ross goes to visit Marcel while on a trip to California, and finds that the monkey is working in commercials. Joey gets his first fan letter and ends up dating the woman, who turns out to be a stalker who thinks that the happenings on Days of Our Lives are real. Phoebe is asked to sing for the children at the library, but their parents are horrified by her lyrics. (2) Rachel and Monica compete for the affections of Jean-Claude Van Damme after meeting him on a movie set. Chandler meets a former schoolmate, a makeup artist, who seems to have the hots for him. An excited Joey gets a role as an extra in the movie and Ross and Marcel go on a whirlwind tour of the city. 4.75 stars (Dale-4.5, David-5)

Disc 2: 4.38 stars
Season 2: 4.39 stars
Collection: 4.27 stars