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.

21. The One with the Ball - Rachel buys a psychotic sphynx cat and Phoebe learns that Gary is going to ask her to move in with him. Thinking this is way too fast, she tries to get Chandler to talk him out of this decision. Ross and Joey start throwing a ball while they are bored but it changes from a time-filler to a super-competitive obsession when Monica joins in. 3.75 stars (Dale-3.5, David-4)

22. The One with Joey's Big Break - Joey seems to have finally hit big when he gets offered a lead part in a movie shooting outside of Las Vegas. However, when Chandler begins expressing doubts about the film's legitimacy, it causes a rift in their friendship. 3.88 stars (Dale-3.75, David-4)

23. The One in Vegas (1) - Chandler decides the only way to mend his friendship with Joey is to fly out to Vegas and visit him. Phoebe is determined not to be left out on another adventure, so everyone winds up going. Trouble is in the water, however, when Chandler finds out that Monica had lunch with Richard.
The One in Vegas (2) - Rachel and Ross's prank war starts getting out of control. Meanwhile, Chandler makes the bet of a lifetime to fix his relationship with Monica. 4.5 stars.

Rated NR 1 hour 38 minutes 1998

Disc 4: 4.04
Season 5: 4.24
Collection: 4.22