In the fifth season of episodes from the smash hit sitcom, Ross (David Schwimmer), Rachel (Jennifer Anniston), Monica (Courteney Cox), Chandler (Matthew Perry), Phoebe (Lisa Kudrow) and Joey (Matt LeBlanc) continue to hilariously navigate their way through a preppy, homogenous Manhattan. Along the way, they land in more improbable situations than anyone has a right to imagine. This disc includes the following episodes:
14. The One Where Everybody Finds Out - When the friends discover that Ugly Naked Guy is moving out of his apartment, Ross leaps at the opportunity to get his own place again. Phoebe finds out about Monica and Chandler's relationship, and tries to get them to reveal the truth by seducing Chandler. 4.63 stars (Dale-4.5, David-4.75)
15. The One with the Girl Who Hits Joey - Joey starts dating Katie, a little girl who packs a mean punch. When Ross refuses to contribute to the retirement fund of the building's maintenance man, he winds up offending everyone in the building. 4.5 stars
16. The One with the Cop - Joey has a dream about Monica. Phoebe finds a police badge under her seat at Central Perk and uses it to go on missions of mercy. Ross buys a sofa but has trouble moving it up the stairs into his new apartment. 4.5 stars (Dale-4.75, David-4.25)
17. The One with Rachel's Inadvertent Kiss - Monica and Chandler try to prove that they're more hot and heavy than Phoebe and Gary. Rachel accidentally kisses her job interviewer at Ralph Lauren. Joey tries to meet a girl living in Ross's building, but Ross meets her first. 4.75 stars (Dale-5, David-4.5)
18. The One Where Rachel Smokes - Rachel decides to start smoking in order to avoid missing important meetings with her boss. Meanwhile, Ben gets offered an audition for a soup commercial, and Joey auditions to be Ben's father during the ad. Also, Monica and Phoebe plan a surprise birthday party for Rachel together, but Monica takes over. 4.25 stars (Dale-4, David-4.5)
19. Joey lands a role in Law & Order, and his Italian-speaking grandmother comes over to watch his network debut. Meanwhile, Ross tries unsuccessfully to flirt with the pizza delivery girl. 4 stars.
20. The One with the Ride Along - As the date for Emily's remarriage draws closer, the group tries to keep Ross distracted. As a result, Ross and the other guys get invited to take a ride along with Gary. However, when they hear a gun shot, Joey throws himself over Ross, which makes Chandler jealous. 4 stars.
Disc 3: 4.32 stars
Season 5: 4.44 stars (Disc 1-3)
Collection: 4.2 stars (Season 1-4)