Episode 9— The One With the Birth Mother
Aired January 8, 2004 · 30 min
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Monica and Chandler travel to Ohio, feeling both nervous and excited, to meet Erica Simmons, a young pregnant woman who is considering allowing them to adopt her child after it is born. Upon meeting her, they discover that due to a mix-up at the adoption agency, Erica mistakenly believes that Monica is a reverend and Chandler is a doctor. Meanwhile, Joey begins dating Phoebe's friend but irritates her with his territorial eating habits. At the same time, Rachel selects an outfit for Ross to wear on a date, but due to a mix-up, he ends up in an awkward situation.
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