The hilarious shenanigans of the tightest circle of friends -- Ross (David Schwimmer), Rachel (Jennifer Aniston), Monica (Courteney Cox), Phoebe (Lisa Kudrow), Chandler (Matthew Perry) and Joey (Matt LeBlanc) -- are all here in this Season 3 collection, including Chandler and Joey adopting a duck and a chick. As Ross and Rachel go "on a break," Monica meets a new man (Jon Favreau), Phoebe connects with family and Chandler hooks up with Joey's sister. This disc includes the following episodes:

14. The One with Phoebe's Ex-Partner - Phoebe is reunited with her former singing partner, who thinks "Smelly Cat" has hit potential. Chandler dates a woman with a prosthetic leg. And Rachel's new job continues to put a strain on her relationship with Ross. 4 stars.

15. The One Where Ross and Rachel Take a Break (1) - Ross seeks solace at a party after a bitter fight with Rachel and ends up in the arms of another woman. Phoebe dates a diplomat who needs an interpreter to communicate with her. And Chandler and Joey ponder a ménage a trois with a woman who seems hot for both of them. 3.5 stars. (Dale-4.25, David-2.75)

16. The One with the Morning After (2) - Ross tries to prevent Rachel from learning that he slept with Chloe, the copy store employee. When she finds out anyway and they go back to her apartment and have a fight, the other four friends are trapped in Monica's bedroom, forced to listen in as Rachel decides to break up with Ross. 3.63 stars (Dale-4, David-3.25)

17. The One Without the Ski Trip - Ross and Rachel compete to spend time with their other friends. When a lonely Ross is excluded from Rachel's ski trip with her pals, he visits Carol. Meanwhile, Chandler starts smoking again. 4.13 stars (Dale-3.75, David-4.5)

18. The One with the Hypnosis Tape - A desperate Monica agrees to a date with one of her restaurant customers, who turns out to be very, very well-off. Phoebe's half-brother visits and announces he is getting married to a much, much older woman. And Chandler uses a hypnosis tape to quit smoking, with surprising results. 3.5 stars (Dale-4, David-3)

19. The One with the Tiny T-Shirt - Rachel goes on her first date after splitting from Ross...and it's with Mark. Joey develops a crush on his costar in his new play. And Monica continues to date Pete, even though she is still not attracted to him. 4.13 stars (Dale-4.25, David-4)

Disc 3: 3.82
Season 3: 3.77
Collection: 3.82

another somewhat disappointing disc. Still some good laughs but it seems to have lost some of it's charm.