
Season 3, Episode 15 · 1997-02-13
The One Where Ross And Rachel Take A Bre
Ranked #230 out of 236 episodes in Friends
Wanting more time to focus on her new job, Rachel suggests that she and Ross take a break from their relationship. Ross later seeks solace at a party. Phoebe dates a diplomat who needs an interpreter to communicate with her. Chandler and Joey ponder a ménage a trois with a woman who seems hot for both of them.
Relationship angst undermines comedy; 62 score reflects tonal imbalance between humor and heartbreak.
Directed by James Burrows · Written by Michael Borkow
Humor Index
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“The One Where Ross And Rachel Take A Bre” ranks #230 of 236 Friends episodes on the Humor Index, scoring 62.1 — Weak. The episode packs 38 scored jokes at 1.8 per minute, averaging 6.4 on craft and 5.8 on impact, with Phoebe landing the most laughs. Every joke is ranked below with its individual craft and impact scores.
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Our scorer flagged 20:20-22:24 as the stretch with the fewest or weakest comedic moments. Everything else lands harder.
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