Chandler Tells the Group that He's in Love with Monica "The One Where Everyone Finds Out" from Friends Season 5
Recap: Chandler and Monica have been hiding their relationship from everyone else (except Joey) for the past half of the season. Finally, Phoebe and Rachel find out after catching them in the act and decide to pressure Chandler and Monica into revealing themselves. These leads to an awkward encounter where Chandler and Phoebe pretend to be into each other in order to either throw the other off the trail or force the other to confess respectively.
The Moment:
So hopeful.
Chandler: Oh, you're--you're going?
I absolutely love Phoebe's bra. How sexy is that?
Phoebe: Umm, not without you, lover. So, this is my bra.
Most awkwardly overt checking out ever.
Chandler: It's very, very nice. Well, come here. I'm very happy we're going to be having all the sex. Phoebe: You should be. I'm very bendy. I'm going to kiss you now. Chandler: Not if I kiss you first.
Middle school dance initiated by Chandler.
ESCALATION by Phoebe!
Chandler goes for the boob, but decides on the shoulder instead.
Phoebe: Ooh. Chandler: Well, I guess there's nothing left for us to do but--but kiss. Phoebe: Here it comes. Our first kiss.
So awkward and SOOOO funny!
But he can't go through with it. I mean, who actually believed that he'd beat out Phoebe?
Chandler: Okay! Okay! Okay! You win! You win! I can't have sex with you! Phoebe: And why not?
Confession! FULL confession!
Chandler: Because I'm in love with Monica!
And Phoebe, like the audience, is completely taken by surprise by Chandler's declaration. He'd previously told Monica he was in love with her (accidentally), but to tell the whole group is another thing entirely.
Phoebe: You're--you're what?! Chandler: Love her! That's right! I. Love. Her. I love her! I love you, Monica. Monica: I love you, too, Chandler.
HOT! I'd catcall if I were in the audience.
Phoebe: I just--I thought you guys were doing it! I didn't know you were in love! Joey: Dude!
CUTE! Best couple on Friends!
Chandler: And hats off to Phoebe. Quite a competitor. And might I say your breasts are still showing. Phoebe: God!
Oops.
Thoughts: Screw Ross and Rachel. Monica and Chandler are SO the OTP of Friends. Their secret relationship is possibly one of the greatest storylines of the show and this episode in particular is one of the crown jewels of the series. It's absolutely hilarious to watch Phoebe and Chandler fake-flirt (and know that the other one is just fake-flirting back), and to top it all off, we get to have a truly happy, out-in-the-open Monica and Chandler. Just a great episode that highlights the cast's comedic talents and the show's heart.
Dave Reads the Bible in One Night for Lane "Say Goodnight, Gracie" from Gilmore Girls Season 3
Recap: Dave asks Mrs. Kim for permission to take Lane to prom. She responds with "Let never day nor night unhallow'd pass, but still remember what the Lord hath done." Dave decides to look it up in the Bible to find out if it's a yes or a no.
The Moment:
Dave: I stayed up all night. I read the entire Bible cover to cover. I don't know what it means.
Poor Dave. He's so tired and frazzled, but still so cute!
Mrs. Kim: David. Dave: You have to tell me what it means. Is it a yes, is it a no? I can't feel my right elbow anymore. I don't know why, but I can't. Mrs. Kim: David. Dave: Please, just tell me. I'm so tired.
And we get the unexpected twist...
Mrs. Kim: It's not from the Bible. Dave: What? Mrs. Kim: It's Shakespeare. Henry VI. I like to goof off now and then too, you know.
He just can't believe it. *glomps Adam Brody*
Dave: Shakespeare. Mrs. Kim: That is a very difficult thing to do, reading the Bible in one night. I myself have only done it three times. You need great determination and excellent light. I'm very impressed. All right. Dave: All right what? Mrs. Kim: You can go to the prom, but you cannot get married. Dave: That seems fair to me.
I love how Lane has been in the stairwell the entire time.
Lane: And me! The person who is going upstairs to think about what she's done!
Mrs. Kim: Lane is grounded until prom and for two months after. You may call her on the phone every other day for ten minutes and that is all. Understand? Dave: Yes, ma'am. Thank you, Mrs. Kim.
YAYAYAYAY!
Mrs. Kim: Lane! Lane: Thinking about what I've done!
Thoughts: I love Dave/Lane because he's a Ted Mosby: he makes huge gestures in order to win a girl (in this case, the girl's mother) over. Their relationship arc is basically showing how Dave is the ultimate guy because he is relentless in getting on Lane's mom's good side. This scene and this episode is so good for Dave and Lane because he finally wins Mrs. Kim over completely. Unfortunately, Adam Brody got a job on The O.C. immediately after this season of Gilmore Girls so the writers were forced to break up the perfect, most adorable couple ever inexplicably without Adam ever coming onscreen to do it properly.
Of course, this episode also has Dean telling Rory about his engagement, so it's not all good. But the Dave/Lane prom subplot makes it worth it.
Ted and Stella's First Date "Ten Sessions" from How I Met Your Mother Season 3
Recap: Ted falls for his dermatologist, Stella, and has the ten sessions it takes to get rid of his tramp stamp butterfly tattoo to woo her. When he's unsuccessful, he finds out that she likes him but doesn't want to date him because she has a daughter and no time. Ted thusly takes her on the perfect two-minute date.
The Moment:
Ted: And...go. Taxi! Stella: Yeah, but I seriously only have two minutes... Ted: I know! Stella: That's like 120 seconds!
Ranjit! I love Ranjit!
Ted: 380 West 22nd, please. And step on it, we're in a hurry. Stella: 380 West 22nd street? But that's-- Ted: Right this way. Stella: Thank you, sir. Ted: You know, I've always wanted to try this place.
Waitress: House salad. Ted: So, college? Stella: Stanford Ted: Wesleyan. Stella: Oh my God, do you know Adam LeVar? Ted: No. Scott Crambel? Stella: Nmm hmm. Waitress: Eggplant Parmesan. Ted: Thanks. Stella: Oh, already cut up. Nice. Ted: Could I get the check please? We're trying to make a movie in 15 seconds. Waitress: Of course. Ted: Okay, great. How do you want to do this. You had the eggplant parm, I only really had water...I'm kidding. Let's go. Taxi! You nervous? Stella: A little bit. Ted: You can't tell at all. Stella: Oh, good. Ted: Yeah. Ranjit: Hello!
I love how through this entire sequence they're holding hands. It leads to cute moments like this where he essentially twirls her in the taxi. Adorable.
Ted: 384 West 22nd. Stella: 15 seconds, the movie's started. Ted: Previews. We'll be fine. Ah, just in time. It hasn't started yet. Stella: So what are we seeing? Ted: Manos: Hands of Fate. Stella: The whole thing? Ted: Only the important parts.
I love her amused/incredulous look here. He's already won her over.
Ted: Worst movie ever. Stella: Yeah, I almost walked out like five times. Ted: How are we doing on time? Taxi! Stella: We got a little time. Ted: Okay, you want to walk it? Stella: Why not? Ranjit: Hello! Goodbye!
Ted: So, what grade's your daughter in? Stella: Third grade. Ted: Ah, that's a good year. Stella: Yeah, she's wonderful. I just wish I could get her to quit smoking, you know? Ted: What? Stella: I'm kidding. Ted: Oh. Little coffee and dessert?
My question is, where is the food coming from? They're in front of a gyros restaurant. And not to stereotype typical Greek fare, but I don't think it usually consists of eggplant parmesan.
Stella: You know, this neighborhood just keeps on changing. This used to be a cute little Italian restaurant. Ted: I know. New York. It's a living organism, an ever-changing tapestry. Ooh, look at the time! Let's go. Stella: The cheesecake's amazing. Ted: Flowers?
I love how Ted planted the flowers and, upon finding out she's allergic, had no problem just holding them. Ted is secure in most ways and it's always refreshing.
Stella: I'm allergic. Ted: Okay, see, we're getting to know each other! Stella, I had a lovely--doggie bag. Stella, I had a lovely time.
FAVORITE PART. During the entire scene, I was like, Ted, cute date, but she's not getting a chance to eat anything. And then the doggie bag! Perfect date.
Stella: Me, too, Ted.
And two minutes and nineteen seconds later...
Ted: And...date!
Thoughts: Oh, How I Met Your Mother. One of the most consistently funny and endearing shows on television. Sure, there's Barney's hilarious womanizing and Lily and Marshall's adventures in coupledom, but Ted is the heart of the show. He's a bundle of energy and creativity and earnestness. It's about how in his search for a wife and soul mate, he grows into a better person. It's a vehicle to show his heart and how it teaches him to be more mature.
This moment is possibly the cutest thing Ted has done on the show, minus the blue french horn and orchestra. It's the perfect date boiled down into two minutes. Stella needs to be shown that he can put her and her daughter first and he proves that with flying colors. He is able to show her the ultimate romantic gesture by not only being ridiculously charming but by being practical. In the end, he and Stella have instant chemistry and, most importantly, it's completely different than the chemistry he had with Robin.
I admit that at the time, I wanted Stella to be the mother. I felt that it was the most mature relationship Ted had been in and that he fully learned how to compromise. I understand why it didn't work and I respect the writers for their decision. I'm just afraid we'll never get an actress as great as Sarah Chalke or a character that brings out the good in Ted like Stella did.
Ted and Stella's First Date "Ten Sessions" from How I Met Your Mother Season 3
Recap: Ted falls for his dermatologist, Stella, and has the ten sessions it takes to get rid of his tramp stamp butterfly tattoo to woo her. When he's unsuccessful, he finds out that she likes him but doesn't want to date him because she has a daughter and no time. Ted thusly takes her on the perfect two-minute date.
The Moment:
Ted: And...go. Taxi! Stella: Yeah, but I seriously only have 2 minutes... Ted: I know! Stella: That's like 120 seconds!
Ranjit! I love Ranjit! One of the best recurring characters of all time, man.
Ted: 380 West 22nd, please. And step on it, we're in a hurry. Stella: 380 West 22nd street? But that's-- Ted: Right this way. Stella: Thank you, sir. Ted: You know, I've always wanted to try this place.
Waitress: House salad. Ted: So, college? Stella: Stanford Ted: Wesleyan. Stella: Oh my God, do you know Adam LeVar? Ted: No. Scott Crambel? Stella: Nmm hmm. Waitress: Eggplant Parmesan. Ted: Thanks. Stella: Oh, already cut up. Nice. Ted: Could I get the check please? We're trying to make a movie in 15 seconds. Waitress: Of course. Ted: Okay, great. How do you want to do this. You had the eggplant parm, I only really had water...I'm kidding. Let's go. Taxi! You nervous? Stella: A little bit. Ted: You can't tell at all. Stella: Oh, good. Ted: Yeah. Ranjit: Hello!
I love how during this entire scene they're holding hands. Which leads to delightful moments like this when he practically twirls her into the taxi.
Ted: 384 West 22nd. Stella: 15 seconds, the movie's started. Ted: Previews. We'll be fine. Ah, just in time. It hasn't started yet. Stella: So what are we seeing? Ted: Manos: Hands of Fate. Stella: The whole thing? Ted: Only the important parts.
I love her look at him here. She can't believe him and is so wonderfully surprised by his heart and his perseverance.
Ted: Worst movie ever. Stella: Yeah, I almost walked out like five times. Ted: How are we doing on time? Taxi! Stella: We got a little time. Ted: Okay, you want to walk it? Stella: Why not? Ranjit: Hello! Goodbye!
Ted: So, what grade's your daughter in? Stella: Third grade. Ted: Ah, that's a good year. Stella: Yeah, she's wonderful. I just wish I could get her to quit smoking, you know? Ted: What? Stella: I'm kidding. Ted: Oh. Little coffee and dessert?
My question: why is the faux Italian restaurant located in front of a gyros place? WHERE IS THE FOOD COMING FROM?
Stella: You know, this neighborhood just keeps on changing. This used to be a cute little Italian restaurant. Ted: I know. New York. It's a living organism, an ever-changing tapestry. Ooh, look at the time! Let's go. Stella: The cheesecake's amazing. Ted: Flowers? Stella: I'm allergic.
I love how he planted the flowers and when he finds out she's allergic, he just ends up holding them with no embarassment or awkwardness.
Ted: Okay, see, we're getting to know each other! Stella, I had a lovely--doggie bag. Stella, I had a lovely time.
Best. Part. The entire time I was like, Ted, great date, but she didn't even get to eat anything. And then the doggie bag! He thought ahead!
Stella: Me, too, Ted.
Two minutes nineteen seconds later...
Ted: And...date!
Thoughts: Oh, How I Met Your Mother. One of the most consistently funny and endearing shows on television. Yes, there's Barney's hilarious womanizing and Lily and Marshall's adventures in coupledom. But the heart of the show (and, in fact, the main thrust of it) is Ted's search for a wife. It is a vehicle to show his depth of feeling, how he responds to love's ups and downs. He has his bad moments, but they are generally outweighted by the strength of his good intentions. I love Ted because he's willing to do anything for love.
This is possibly the cutest thing Ted has done on the show yet, although the blue french horn and blue orchestra come close. It's literally a great date boiled down to two minutes. You see instantly how connected the two of them are to each other. Stella had already been charmed by Ted, but on this date she finally is able to see that he is willing to put her first and work around her hectic lifestyle.
I can say honestly that I wanted Stella to be the mother. I have enormous respect for Sarah Chalke from her work on Scrubs and I felt that Stella and Ted had great chemistry--most importantly, a different chemistry than he did with Robin. You got to see Ted in a truly adult relationship for once: both had to compromise, but after each one, you never felt like either was losing too much. In the end, though, it was pretty clear that they weren't going to work out.
Maybe I was stupid for telling you goodbye Maybe I was wrong for trying to pick a fight I know that I've got issues But you're pretty messed up too Either way I found out I'm nothing without you
First and foremost, how cute does Kelly look? SO CUTE. She looks so refreshed and natural and beautiful.
What is there not to love about this video? KID LOVE, people! (I realize I'm jumping all over the age spectrum here, but childhood friend love is one of my favorites.)
My favorite part of the video is all the parallels between the kid stuff and the present day. First, the bracelet:
How Naley is that? I also love how she's wearing this bracelet in her "singing by the window" pose.
And then the fight:
I love how in the kid frame he's looking at her (because he's the offending party) and in the adult frame it's reversed (her fault). Just a simple touch that really resonates.
I realize the entire video is really just two people who still act like kids and thus act badly in most regards, flushing keys down toilets and nearly getting into car accidents and almost killing a goldfish by throwing it out the window. But that's what the song's about. And that's what life is about. When you're in love, to quote on Willow Rosenberg, it makes you do the wacky.
This is totally me. Stealing another person's magazine and whacking him with it.
Although, I try to keep clothing inside the apartment.
It's a modern-day love story. I mean, we live in an age of dysfunctional women and exasperated men (watch any romantic comedy or Grey's Anatomy) and Kelly captures that perfectly in this video. (I don't quite agree with the sexism in this stance, but it's an industry standard by now and at least Kelly puts a twist on it by having the guy also act a little crazy.) Neither party is the "Ideal," but that's okay. We can be loved for our faults as well as for our strengths. It's new-fangled modern ideal: to be loved for the stupid things we do, as well as the great things.
So hopeful.
I absolutely love Phoebe's bra. How sexy is that?
Most awkwardly overt checking out ever.
Middle school dance initiated by Chandler.
ESCALATION by Phoebe!
Chandler goes for the boob, but decides on the shoulder instead.
So awkward and SOOOO funny!
But he can't go through with it. I mean, who
Confession! FULL confession!
And Phoebe, like the audience, is completely taken by surprise
HOT! I'd catcall if I were in the audience.
CUTE! Best couple on Friends!
Oops.
