The One With The Apothecary Table

Season 6 - Episode 11

Rachel buys an apothecary table from Pottery Barn for the apartment. Monica warns her that Phoebe hates mass-produced stuff and anything that doesn't have a story behind it. In order to keep the table, Rachel pretends she got it at the flea market, so Phoebe will think it's an antique. However, when Phoebe finds out Rachel has been lying, she admits she likes the Pottery Barn furniture and doesn't want to part with it. Joey and Janine go on a double date with Chandler and Monica and when they get home, Janine tells Joey that she doesn't like them. Joey is torn because of his feelings for Janine. The situation escalates until blows up in a screaming match between Janine and Monica, so Joey sends her packin'.