" The One Where Ross Hugs Rachel " is the second episode of Season 6 (airing September 30, 1999) and serves as a major turning point for the group's living arrangements and the ongoing Ross-Rachel saga.
: When told, Rachel initially thinks all three will be living together and is thrilled. "Friends" The One Where Ross Hugs Rachel(1999)
: Ross's attorney, Russell, informs him that an annulment requires Rachel's presence and signature, meaning he cannot fix it in secret. " The One Where Ross Hugs Rachel "
: The episode marks a shift in the show's aesthetic, as the iconic apartment begins to feature boxes and half-empty shelves . The One Where Ross Hugs Rachel | Friends Central | Fandom : The episode marks a shift in the
: Both Monica and Rachel mention they have lived together for six years, though the show had only been on for five years at the time.
: In a classic Friends sequence , Joey and Phoebe discuss their own future "back-up" plans, involving a convoluted timeline where they eventually marry each other after divorcing the others.