**WTF just happened?!!** Friends Season 7 Episodes 23 & 24 Reaction: FIRST TIME WATCHING

[@nickreacts6394]

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[@ntiadicted]

"Tell Monica I'm sorry..... Tell her yourself" 🤣🤣

[@honeysuckledreamz]

😂😂😂

[@nick6990]

That’s one of my favorite Phoebe lines

[@ramonpadilha9987]

​@@nick6990my favorite is: "Pick up the sock, PICK UP THE SOCK, PICK UP THE SOCK..."😂😂😂😂

[@nick6990]

@@ramonpadilha9987 Ironically I saw that episode today

[@WedrownyGrajek]

​@@nick6990To be honest I think Phoebe has always the greatest lines throughout the whole series. 😂

[@shotgun_shaun]

Monica and Ross' dad stealing every scene he is in again lol. "Well that would be *cheating*, son..."

[@hasicazulatv2078]

"I knew youd find him!" I love jack

[@captainchaos3667]

Elliott Gould is such a genius.

[@audy59]

Eliott Gould is a genius AND a legend

[@LuReasonArt]

“What’s the next step” “Getting married” ⛈️🌩️⚡️ I laughed out loud at that timing! 😂

[@KimC657]

It was perfect!! It reminded me of the movie “Clue”. Lol

[@Meteorite_Shower]

Jack always takes me out with "You can't ask us, son; that's cheating!"

[@victoriac4317]

Jack is so funny

[@samhayet4286]

And then Ross' magnificent stone-faced reply, "You're right. Thanks for keeping me honest..."

[@enriquev1271]

I swear Jennifer Aniston acter her soul out in that last scene of the episode, damn you can tell how worried and concern Rachel is by the look on her face, so talented.

[@eliasshakkour2904]

YESSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's chillingly believable. And the bathroom scene in the next episode, OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!! She's such a QUEEN in that scene! It blows my mind how believable it is.

[@wvman2374]

A big reason this show was the hit that it was is because all the Friends have tremendous acting abilities.

[@the_last_centurion]

Imagine it's the year 2000 and we were all having to sit and wait each week for the next episode of friends to air. Then imagine it's the end of a season and we have to wait months to find out what happens with Rachel and who the father is going to be.

[@Nikki-oe7gr]

Good point. I was agony waiting for the next season. That said, it was 2001, which means the premiere aired a little more than a week after the September 11th terrorist attack, so one of the Chandler's jokes in the 2nd episode needed to be cut because the joke involved a bomb and an airport.

[@maryhughes6372]

The season premiere was pushed back because of 9/11.

[@the_last_centurion]

@@maryhughes6372 Now that you mention it. That all sounds familiar. Because I remember on terrestrial tv them saying that friends would return at a later date. Memory unlocked lol. It was probably even later for us here in the UK as well.

[@LadyBeyondTheWall]

@@the_last_centurion Oh man "terrestrial tv" stopped me in my tracks a second reading your comment.. lol All I could think was "Terrestrial tv? Were there people watching from SPACE??" 😂

[@the_last_centurion]

@LadyBeyondTheWall 😂 yeah it's a weird term in 2024 and probably anywhere outside of the UK. That's just how it was referred to when this old man was a young lad. Before, there was digital or cable TV we just had over the air known as terrestrial TV.

[@leeannmcdermott8313]

That thunder sound was perfect timing 😂😂

[@MsEngelby]

The "A man duh" line is a top favorite of mine from the show.

[@LeonC0704]

YES!!!!! That joke was SOOOOO CLEVER !!!! First time I heard that I almost passed out laughing

[@lsilvaeditor]

When this finale first aired, I remember that after the camera pans over to Rachel, my dad shouted "Rachel!!!" in that 'I'm not angry, I'm just disappointed' dad tone of his and it made the whole scene funnier. So anytime I watch the finale, I always hear my dad saying "Rachel!!!" in my head.

[@eliasshakkour2904]

Why was he disappointed?

[@lsilvaeditor]

He said it jokingly, not actually serious, don’t know how to describe it other than “ooohhh, you’re in trouble!”

[@KelliFranklin]

It's not mentioned nearly enough but Gary Oldman is absolutely hilarious in these episodes. I just love him! My favorite finale of Friends.

[@cariann2220]

I never even knew it was him until he said it in this reaction and I saw it lol

[@Dragoncurse4]

@@cariann2220 For some reason I never recognize Gary Oldman whenever I see him on screen until someone points it out to me, and I'm like "ooooh yeah." lol

[@lynnevetter]

I quote him all the time with his "tins of tuna and some dried pasta" "i'm wearing two belts!" "Is that my arse?"😂😂

[@jp3813]

@@Dragoncurse4 He's a chameleon of an actor.

[@jamesthorton9458]

Funny how early in season 7, Monica told Rachel that she’ll get pregnant when Rachel is gonna announce that she’ll get engaged when Rachel stole Monica’s thunder! Ended up Rachel is pregnant during Monica’s wedding but she didn’t mentioned anything so Monica can get her moment on her day!

[@amywonderland9297]

I wonder if Rachel actually didn't know? Maybe the test took a while to show the result so she thought she was negative when she tossed it, and she learned it wasn't when Phoebe found it. She did look shocked in the bathroom, but she covered well.

[@LeonC0704]

The sigh that Rachel gives at the end gives me chills

[@eliasshakkour2904]

She's AMAZING!!!!

[@OleksaBielovalov]

So cute, when friendly Thor apologies for the thunder :)

[@Rob_Infinity3]

Fun Fact: At 16:54 you can see a sign to the left of the Greek Orthodox man that says who's wedding is happening in that room. One of the names is Anastasakis, which was Jennifer Aniston's last name before going show business.

[@orphu88]

That summer was the LONGEST summer of our lives, waiting for the next season premiere. And NBC relentlessly promoted it all summer long.

[@SilentBob731]

Nick's palpable panic during these episodes made this awesome season finale ever better. Cheers and Happy Weekend. 🥃☮❤

[@lingodelfo5415]

I read "Palpable Panic" (ah, what a beautiful wording) in The Spitting Actor Voice XD

[@SilentBob731]

@@lingodelfo5415 "Is that my arse?"

[@bawling4soup]

the thunder just as chandler starts to panic again. God letting us know he's enjoying the show too 😆

[@nickreacts6394]

I swear the timing was perfect!

[@flaviadn]

The thunder during "getting married" 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@GreenAliceVerte]

I remember my own reaction when it was on TV in 2001, I was 23 "😲 *add shock sound gasp I made* OMG it's Rachel! 😲" then I was like, "Rachel having this huge secret while all of this is happening, couldn't have been easy".

[@sherrysink3177]

Nick: It's RACHEL'S?! Me: Dun dun DUNNNNNNN! 😉😄 Surprise! I'm pretty sure my mouth dropped open the first time I saw this episode. What a cliffhanger! I was desperate to know more.

[@ibjensen8626]

The writers have thanked Matthew Perry fot the many times he has changed the lines a bit to make it more funny.

[@eliasshakkour2904]

Which lines did he change here? I'm curious!

[@mondler107]

Ive been SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO excited for the pregnancy reveal!!!!! Can't wait for so many moments in season 8!!

[@eliasshakkour2904]

Nick's reaction is great! lol

[@dac2007]

The dad reveal is amazing

[@CJ77777]

Watching these when they first came out was something else. I think it is a little underestimated now how famous this show was, and how popular. These finales were so good, shocking the audience every season. I think it was appropriate for Chandler to freak out as it fits with his character, but I love how Monica handles finding out that he went missing. She's obviously p*ssed off but she knows Chandler so well so for her to say to him, 'unless you don't want to' was a good way for her to address it but not freak out herself.

[@Heida77]

That IS Gary Oldman, who played Sirius Black in Harry Potter (and lots of other stuff). He was nominated for an Emmy for his appearance. When Joey first meets Richard, Joey says that he just won an Oscar and Richard says he has lost three times. It's a tongue-in-cheek reference to Gary Oldman's reputation at the time as one of the finest actors to have never won or been nominated for an Oscar (kinda like Leo before he won for The Revenant in 2016). Gary Oldman did win an Oscar in 2018, 17 years after the airing of this episode for his role as Winston Churchill in Darkest Hour. He was previously nominated in 2012 for Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy but lost to Jean Dujardin for The Artist, and again in 2021 for Mank but lost to Anthony Hopkins for The Father. Also, Matt Leblanc and Gary Oldman both appeared in Lost in Space in 1998. Fun fact: Richard grabbing the bottle as Joey carries him out of his dressing room was ad libbed by Oldman. A funny callback to S7E1 when Monica finds Rachel and Ross kissing on the night of her and Chandler's engagement, she is furious and says to Rachel "On the night you get engaged, I'm going to announce I'm pregnant". But on the night of Chandler and Monica's wedding, Rachel is revealed to be pregnant. These episodes are SO good. Chandler's freak-out about the wedding is pretty on point for the character, honestly. But of course it was done to create drama. And that ending was SHOCKING I tell you! Fun facts: Anastassakis, the first name that Rachel reads for the Greek wedding is Jennifer Aniston's original Greek surname, which became Aniston after her family moved from Greece to the US. Additionally, Stephanopoulos is the last name of George Stephanopoulos, the neighbour the girls spied on in S1. And Acidophilus is a bacteria species (Lacto Bacillus acidophilus). Originally the writers were going to make Monica pregnant. However they thought this was too conventional and wanted a more dramatic cliffhanger. The final scene with the close-up on Rachel was shot after the audience left to keep it a surprise. When freaking out about the wedding, Chandler decides to see if he could prove that he and Monica are related. In real life, Matthew Perry and Courteney Cox are distantly related. Ironically, the USA fought Germany in WWI, while Mexico was neutral (like Switzerland in both WWI and WWII). Continuity errors/goofs: When Rachel finds the Greek Orthodox priest and asks him to do the ceremony, he had just finished officiating at another wedding. However, those of the Greek Orthodox faith would be getting married in a church, not in a hotel. Also, as he starts the ceremony, the priest says, "Dearly Beloved...". Greek Orthodox weddings are done only in Greek, not in English. Most production companies don't film on Saturday or Sunday, so Joey wouldn't have been expected to work since they filmed for what appears to have been a few hours the previous night. There's also no indication that Richard was drinking while on set even though the director states he has been drinking all night. Within this same error, it appears as though Joey was done for the day relatively early (after working all night) and he wouldn't have the authority to stop production due to Richard being drunk. In the office, Chandler says "The only person that can make marriage work is Paul Newman". While his marriage to actress Joanne Woodward lasted for over 50 years until his death in 2008, Newman divorced in 1958 after being married for 11 years to Jackie Witte. Fun fact: Paul Newman originated the phrase "Why go for a hamburger when you have steak at home?", when he was asked in an interview how he remained faithful to Woodward. Also, when Ross and Phoebe find Chandler at his work, it says 'Mike Smith' on the door and many think it is a goof. In the uncut version, Ross notices the sign and Chandler realises he is in the wrong office. Additionally Mike Smith was the construction coordinator for the show. Ross says he's never walked down the aisle knowing it couldn't end in divorce. But he walked Carol down the aisle when she married Susan. Also, he should have said "he's never walked down the aisle knowing it couldn't end in divorce FOR HIM". In the message Monica has recorded, that makes Chandler freak out, she calls herself and Chandler "The Bings". However, Monica already told Chandler she wasn't planning to change her last name. While planning for the wedding, Monica asks Chandler whether he thinks they should have lilies or roses. Monica says that they are going to have lilies (not taking into account Chandler's opinion). But at the wedding there are mainly roses. Monica and Chandler had booked the Morgan Chase Museum as their wedding venue but the actual wedding clearly takes place elsewhere. Rachel says "I'm never going to get married!". However, she was married to Ross, though it's possible she was referring to a proper marriage, so not necessarily a goof. During Ross's toast he makes a joke about Chandler not being a fan of long term relationships and the only one he had was with a girl named Molly, who was his dog. But Chandler hates dogs. When Jack and Judy are in Central Perk, they act as though they have never seen Gunther, but he was at Monica's 30th birthday, which they both attended. Jack could just not have remembered him but Judy certainly would have 🤣

[@instigatorartworks]

It's so great to see Matt, {Joey} and Gary Oldham together again. If you don't know, they are both in the Movie Lost in Space

[@lee-annecollinsuk]

Omg I had that on VHS!!! I used to love it!!!

[@fabiencoze9829]

* OldMan

[@cariann2220]

Season 8 is my favorite season, so many amazing episodes to come! So excited!

[@guimaraespadilha]

Every season finale of Friends make us thrive and thirst for more.😂😂😂❤❤

[@jawbone78]

"Things have been consistently funny, the storylines have been fresh, the characters are extremely engaging... it does surprise me how many different silly, humorous scenarios they can come up with with the characters without feeling repetitive, without feeling cheap and lazy." It is remarkable that they made it *this* far...

[@huntingswan1174]

I can tell you LOVE these characters and it really warms my heart. This show is funny sure, but it's also a comforting sense of family, especially for those us without one in real life.

[@eliasshakkour2904]

Yes, he does! It's great to see Friends still having this effect so many years later!

[@lsilvaeditor]

In the scene where Rachel talks to the Orthodox priest and she reads the name 'Anastassakis Papasifakis' on the sign, the name is actually a tribute to Jennifer Aniston's family whose Greek surname on her father's side was Anastassakis. Her grandfather anglicized the name to Aniston when the family immigrated to America in 1935.

[@mariacavanaugh1010]

OMG, your laughs were so fun in these episodes...so many great moments! And, you did predict there would be someone unexpected at the wedding...😊 Also, Gary Oldman grabbing the bottle of Jameson as Joey carries him out, perfect.😂

[@lynnevetter]

I like your first reaction to Ross saying he would kick Chandler's butt is laughter.. just like Chandler.

[@KB_-_]

The comedic timing of that thunder makes me think Matthew is in heaven and doing great :)

[@mariramos9982]

Of course he is in Heaven❤

[@heyitsshadz]

When I heard the thunder, I was like, "wait, I don't remember a thunder sound effect." lol. I've watched season 7 so many times cuz it's my favorite season

[@vivianbragam]

the most beautiful wedding i've ever seen ♡ i love them soooooo muchhhh 😭😭😭 and the plot about rachel's pregnancy? it's going to be a very funny journey

[@juliacher1987]

Just wanted to say, have been watching a lot of your reactions lately and you just make my day a bit better every time I watch you. I love your reactions and even though it is hard for me to support you on Patreon, I am very grateful for all that you do.❤ Also, your reactions with Quynh (hope I wrote it correctly) are my absolute favorites! You guys are awesome.

[@todddepue681]

Could Chandler's parents BE any more camp? ❤

[@isabelledrevet5913]

I love the way you talk about the show, your analyses... But I really love your communicative laughter. Thank you for these moments ❤

[@crusinboi]

I love Friends season finale cliffhangers!

[@jessquinn6106]

"If only Bruce Willis was here." Or Tag. Or Chip, Or Barry....LOL. Or Paolo. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@rbsteve9191]

And that my FRIENDS is why this is one of or arguably the best show ever. Always funny, never gets old, you really feel you are one of the FRIENDS in the group. Just an amazing show and will live one forever.

[@sukumarichakma38]

In India it's 12:30 am. I was waiting for this reaction so badly. I was so ready to wait till 1 am, and then boom, Nick decided to post a little early and make me the happiest person today! 😁

[@tinahastie]

Lol that thunder!😂

[@MyFavoriteVegan]

Rachel: "A-man-Duh!" 🤣🤣🤣

[@seanduncan3624]

Come on it would not be a friends finale/wedding without some drama! Gary Oldman man. Amazing guest star. He got his only Emmy nomination for this. Great reaction as always! Look forward to this every Friday! Please do more classics and horrors with Wen! Also has there been any season finale that didn’t somehow revolve around Rachel?

[@Michelle-DiPalo]

The engagement.

[@seanduncan3624]

@@Michelle-DiPalo oh yeah!!

[@Michelle-DiPalo]

@@seanduncan3624 That's kind of the only one I can think of though lol

[@seanduncan3624]

@@Michelle-DiPalo I don’t want to give any spoilers but.. I think the engagement is the only one that isn’t about Rachel 🤭

[@eliasshakkour2904]

This one wasn't about Rachel until the last five seconds lol

[@Wawagirl17]

Eeeep! I've been bouncing around in a giddy and romantic mood all day saying, "Tonigh'ts Monica & Chandler's wedding, Nick's gonna watch the wedding!" and we're here! Can't wait for your reaction to every detail, especially Joey's movie filming side-story, and the ending cliffhanger with Rachel! Let's go!

[@victoriac4317]

“I’m wearing two belts” 🤣🤣

[@mondler107]

The thunder 😂😍⛈️

[@quimeymalen]

I'M CRYING GOSH I LOVE THESE EPISODES

[@-gohu-]

there's a thunderstorm here too, i didn't even realize the sound wasn't coming from outside my windows until you mentioned it :D

[@Hp411hp]

Matt Leblanc was in Lost in Space with Gary Oldman. I think that’s how they got him on the show.

[@RaefonB]

I JUST realised by Chandler's 'vest', they mean like waistcoat (UK-English)! So many times I've watched this episode, thinking it was vest as in underwear and the lamest cover story ever... 😆🤦‍♂

[@eliasshakkour2904]

LOL

[@loyalhufflepuff8869]

Love your reactions. Especially for Friends and Harry Potter ❤❤

[@Treysor101]

I always appreciated that very creative camera angle to reveal Rachel's pregnancy at the end. No words, just the audience putting 2 and 2 together. Nowadays it almost feels like tv shows and movies hold our hands to get to the plot twists. Nothing wrong with that, it's just kinda no fun.

[@eliasshakkour2904]

And Jennifer Aniston's amazing acting! That facial expression as she said "uh-huh"! She slayyyyys

[@carolinemikaelson1085]

It's funny Monica said she will announce her pregnancy during Rachel's engagement because she stole her thunder and now Rachel is actually pregnant during Monica's wedding. I'm curious to know if the writers planned it that way or just a coincidence?

[@AshirefaYusuf]

I'm in Dubai 11:10 waiting reaction on friends every Friday night 😊😊😊 thank you😘😚🙏 nick for amazing reaction

[@amberaegard]

"Is that my ass?" Best Gary Oldman quote

[@Shellieruba]

Jack and Judy are so freaking funny 😂😂😂 ahhh can’t wait for the next season! Thank you for doing 2 episodes at a time!😭👏

[@RhetoricalThrill]

"I think there's going to be a guest that they don't expect" 🤭

[@camillaabreu1967]

It's finally here you guys!

[@knavehart]

a fun bit of trivia - The Greek Orthodox wedding that Rachel finds the minister at has a name on the sign, Anastasakis. That is Jennifer Anniston's father's original name. He changed it before he married Jennifer's mom Nancy.

[@sherrysink3177]

So wild to hear all the thunder near the end of your video! (Pretty cool, actually.)

[@maryhughes6372]

That was the first summer that I wanted it to go fast because I couldn’t wait to see what happened next.

[@itsdanniella.official]

WHOOOO! So excited for this reaction!

[@SessVlogs]

I’ve had such a crappy day, it’s nice to end it on such a high note! This is probably my favourite season finale of the show, it’s so well put together. And Gary Oldman killed it - I don’t drink any more, but whenever my D&D character gets drunk I inevitably use the phrase “is that my arse!?” 😂

[@Logan_Baron]

Hey, at least Chandler said the right name.

[@Emburbujada]

If you can't have Janice, Gary Oldman will do! He's so funny in this! XD

[@cassie-rl5lk]

oh man time isn't real, i can't believe we're going onto season 8 already! i'm gonna miss your friends reactions once it's over 🥲 hopefully you can do another sitcom

[@pablosonic892]

Do yourself a favor and rewatch the bathroom scene of Phoebe and Rachel with the pregnancy test found in the trash. It plays the first time seemingly straight across for all intents and purposes going one way, but once the plot twist kicks in for the cliffhanger at the very end, flipping the script that things weren't as they originally appeared to be, we are then forced to reassess the previous interaction between Pheebes and Rachel in a new context. But, of particular note, it's yet another of countless many where Jennifer Aniston once more again shines, showing the immense talent, depth and effortless range as well as incredible dramatic acting chops she has with just a look. Rewatch the bathroom scene just for Aniston's reaction to Phoebe when she assumes the narrative that it's Monica's. We miss the true reading on her face to this misinformation the first viewing of the episode. The second go round however when you got all the info, the look Jen A gives Phoebe and two Mississippi count pregnant pause to read the myriad of emotions stirring inside what has to be and is the havoc tempest within her and it's all there in her locked stare at Phoebe but cuts through the television and screen right through to our soul. These shows really are the gift that keeps on giving.

[@loopylocks7746]

I find it hilarious in the episode where Monica claims Rachel was stealing her thunder on her engagement day Monica turns around and says when you get married I'm going to announce that I'm pregnant. Literally the other way around 😂

[@lc8155]

Yes, I love these reactions. You’re great!

[@SunShine-qk4rb]

Great reaction.always look forward to seeing them.

[@rebexca3]

The thunder was hilarious 😆

[@leannep2688]

when you said something along the lines of "it's great to see gary oldman play a serious role" and i was like heehee "sirius"

[@kimberlyarmstrong2929]

On to season 8, my favorite season!

[@aquele4virou3]

Ross and Monica’s dad is one of my favorite. I love Elliott Gould in both this and the Ocean trilogy. He is amazing. And Christina is amazing as the mom too, I always love when they appear and I like how they seem happy together still. I don’t think a lot of sitcoms portray older couples like this. The list of who they are allowed to sleep with outside of marriage was funny.

[@augustussmythe8379]

The extended episodes are even better.

[@Mrs.Watcher]

I freak'n love Gary Oldman! You know what Gary Oldman movie you should watch? "Rosencrantz and Gildenstern are dead", if you haven't seen Shakespeare's Hamlet you should watch that first. The Mel Gibson one is pretty good.

[@amberburris9335]

Yaaaa been waiting for my favorite Friday reaction!!!

[@zmileyy]

Yaaay been waiting for these episodes

[@76Bigsmile]

Thor (from Old Norse: Þórr) is a prominent god in Germanic paganism. In Norse mythology, he is a hammer-wielding god associated with lightning, thunder. ;)

[@Kurt_707]

Jack really does steal every scene he's in

[@shirireuben3441]

Random - that warm coral colour is def your colour. Makes you look so bright!

[@maximillianosaben]

2:10 - Chandler is laughing at Ross because in what world would Monica not demolish anyone who wronged her, and far better than Ross ever could or even dare to dream?

[@eliasshakkour2904]

lol I don't think that's why he laughs

[@jennawest9054]

I couldn't wait for you to see this finale!! Now can't wait for you to see the beginning of Season 8.

[@Celeborn93]

16:17 missed opportunity to add a Godzilla roar.

[@regina_filange2.0]

Agreed, the parents of Monica and Chandler stole the show😅❤

[@geraldgoh4723]

“super Sirius” indeed! 😂

[@hopeklemann1]

I heard the thunder!!

[@alvincaballeros4996]

I love Jack Geller He's never not funny What a scene stealer

[@erinkimberly4926]

I love the on-going theme of 2 belts.

[@sherrysink3177]

Joey: Do you take each other? Yeah, you do! Ross: The rings? Joey: Aw crap! Only Joey... 🤣🤣🤣 And yet somehow still a really romantic wedding, lol.

[@Unusual_Farmer]

No! I thought this was the last episode of the season! I was so excited and now I have to wait.

[@rubywvitch]

Finally married!🎉❤🥰

[@JoeThornhill]

4:06 Johnathan Groff spits more than that, apparently.

[@ericacarreiro9299]

Yeahhhh.... These episodes are the best!!! Let's Go to the season 8!!!! 😍💕 Great reaction bro.. I Just loved It.

[@ojpete]

Great reaction, and great production with the thunder effects

[@nickreacts6394]

Thank you! And believe it or not that’s the real sound of the thunder outside it was even louder in person

[@adnap]

Nick, you should have seen Chandler’s Dad at a younger age. she was a knockout! I highly recommend Romancing The Stone.

[@ASMRColoringTheresa]

The way I’ve been waiting for you to watch the season finale!!