[s9e14] The One With The Blind Dates -

Joey finds a "perfect woman" for Ross (a history teacher) but tells her the date is off so Ross gets stood up.

⭐ The episode explores "orchestrated perspective"—the idea that people need to see the absolute worst of the dating pool to appreciate what they already have. [S9E14] The One With The Blind Dates

She is paired with Steve, who spends the evening weeping over his failed restaurant and lack of silk shirts. Joey finds a "perfect woman" for Ross (a

(like why Rachel doesn't remember meeting Steve before) "Friends" The One with the Blind Dates (TV Episode 2003) (like why Rachel doesn't remember meeting Steve before)

While Rachel suffers through Steve's breakdown, Ross becomes the object of a betting pool among restaurant waiters to see how long he'll wait before leaving. Subplot: Monica and Chandler

This leads to a running gag where Joey demands they name their first-born child "Joey" to continue his family name.