9. The One Where Underdog Gets Away [FREE]

The episode concludes with the friends reconciling over Chandler's cheese sandwiches, setting the tone for the series' theme of friendship as family.

This episode marks the first appearance of Jane Sibbett as Ross’s ex-wife, Carol Willick, who was previously played by Anita Barone. 9. The One Where Underdog Gets Away

Monica mentions the Underdog balloon getting away in a previous episode ("The One with the East German Laundry Detergent"), even though it actually happens for the first time in this installment. The episode concludes with the friends reconciling over

Because the group is locked out, the Thanksgiving dinner burns and all the specialized potato dishes Monica made for her friends are ruined. Because the group is locked out, the Thanksgiving

The central event occurs when an 80-foot "Underdog" balloon from the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade breaks free and flies over the city. The entire group rushes to the roof to see it, accidentally locking themselves out of Monica's apartment.