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:
20. The One with the Dollhouse - Rachel regrets making a date for Chandler and her boss, Joanna. Joey's interest in Kate intensifies after they sleep together. And Monica's aunt dies, leaving her an antique dollhouse, which Monica doesn't want Phoebe to play with. 4 stars (Dale-4.5, David-3.5)
21. The One with a Chick and a Duck - Monica considers a dream job in Pete's new restaurant, but Phoebe fears there is more to the deal. Joey and Chandler adopt a baby chick and a duck. And Ross misses a panel for the Discovery Channel to help Rachel, who may have a broken rib. 4.25 Stars (Dale-4.5, David-4)
22. The One with the Screamer - At the premiere of Joey's big play; Ross alone concludes that Rachel's date is insane. Joey falls in love with Kate, but she gets a big job in Los Angeles and takes it. And poor Phoebe is on hold for days with a company she needs to talk to before her phone warranty expires. 4.5 stars
23. The One with Ross's Thing - Afflicted with a mysterious skin condition on his butt, Ross seeks advice from Phoebe's herbalist. Phoebe can't choose between dating a fireman or a schoolteacher and attempts to date both without the other finding out. Monica can't decide what to do about Pete when she thinks he is going to propose. 3.75 stars (Dale-4.5, David-3)
24. The One with the Ultimate Fighting Champion - To Monica's horror, Pete plans to be in an ultimate fight, and when he can't win but won't give up, she must decide her future with him. Chandler has a problem when his new boss is slaphappy. Phoebe sets Ross up on a date with a woman who used to be bald. 3.5 stars (Dale-4, David-3)
25. The One at the Beach - The gang goes to the beach. In search of her father, Phoebe meets a family friend with links to her family's past, who may know more than she's letting on. Ross discovers that Rachel still loves him, and must choose between sex-crazy, but bald, Bonnie and Rachel, the love of his life. After the gang plays strip poker, Joey winds up sleeping naked on the beach. And Chandler wonders why Monica doesn't think he's serious after he asks her if she would ever go out with him. 4.25 stars
Rated NR 2 hours 26 minutes 1996
Disc 4: 4.04 stars
Season 3: 3.91 stars
Collection: 3.86 stars