Friends season 7 episode 13 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

Rachel and Joey argue over moving a couch; Joey is attached to his perfectly positioned chair, Rosita. Monica and Ross are stunned to learn their parents are selling their childhood home. Phoebe, in a new telemarketing job, encounters Earl, a despondent man considering suicide, and attempts to persuade him to live. Monica's childhood memories are destroyed in a garage flood, leading her father to offer her his Porsche as compensation. Misunderstandings about Joey's broken chair lead to comedic situations, culminating in Monica's delight over the loss of Joey's beloved Barcalounger.

Full Episode S07E13 Recap

### The Couch Debacle - Rachel suggests moving the couch, but Joey adamantly refuses, citing its perfect position in the living room. ### Monica and Ross Discover Their Parents are Selling Their Childhood Home - Monica and Ross are shocked to learn their parents are selling their house, a discovery made through a real estate section. ### Joey's Attachment to Rosita - Joey refers to his chair as "Rosita," showing deep attachment. Rachel accidentally breaks it, leading to Joey's mourning. ### Phoebe's New Job and a Disturbing Call - Phoebe starts a telemarketing job, struggling at first but then encounters a troubling call from a man, Earl, contemplating suicide. ### Monica and Ross's Childhood Memories - At their childhood home, Monica and Ross rummage through old belongings. Ross discovers their father's hidden cigarettes. ### Phoebe's Efforts to Save Earl - Phoebe desperately tries to dissuade Earl from suicide, feeling a deep personal connection due to her mother's history. ### The Porsche Compensation - Monica's childhood belongings are ruined. To compensate, her father offers her his Porsche, stirring envy in Ross. ### Joey and Rachel's Chair Miracle - Joey and Rachel mistakenly believe Rosita is miraculously repaired, not knowing Chandler swapped it with his chair. ### The Resolution - Joey learns the truth about the chair, Phoebe convinces Earl to reconsider his decision, and Monica enjoys her new Porsche. ### The Barcalounger's End - The episode concludes with the revelation that Joey's beloved Barcalounger is gone, much to Monica's delight.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does Rachel want to move the couch?

Rachel wants to move the couch to have a decent place to sit.

What is Joey's chair named?

Joey's chair is named Rosita.

How do Monica and Ross find out about their parents selling their house?

They discover it through the real estate section of a newspaper.

What job does Phoebe start in this episode?

Phoebe starts a telemarketing job selling toner.

What is the name of the man Phoebe talks to who is contemplating suicide?

The man's name is Earl.

Why are Monica's childhood belongings ruined?

Monica's belongings are ruined due to a flood in the garage.

How does Monica's father compensate for the ruined belongings?

He offers Monica the key to his Porsche.

What does Joey mistakenly believe about his broken chair?

Joey mistakenly believes that his broken chair miraculously repaired itself.

How does Phoebe handle the call with Earl?

Phoebe tries to dissuade Earl from suicide by convincing him that the universe cares about him.

What is the fate of Joey's Barcalounger by the end of the episode?

Joey's Barcalounger is gone, having been secretly swapped and then discarded by Chandler.

Friends season 7 episode 13

The One Where Rosita Dies