: Rachel’s search for a new pediatrician for baby Emma leads to the discovery that Ross is still a patient of his own childhood doctor, Dr. Gettleman. Despite being a father and a PhD, Ross still visits the office for "boo-boos" and enjoys the lollipops.
Critics and fans generally view this as one of the stronger episodes of Season 9. Reviewers often praise "defensive eccentricity" in the doctor's office scenes and Paul Rudd's instant chemistry with the main cast, which helped ground the later seasons' more farcical elements.
: This episode marks the return of Monica and Joey’s apartments after a four-episode absence, the longest gap they were off-screen in the series. [S9E3] The One With The Pediatrician
: Monica is offered a dream job as head chef at a famous Manhattan restaurant, Javu. This forces a difficult decision as Chandler is still required to move to Tulsa for work, leading them to agree on a long-distance arrangement where Chandler commutes four days a week. Fun Facts & Trivia
: Joey is seen wearing an F.D.N.Y. T-shirt in several scenes, a recurring tribute the cast made to the September 11 attacks. : Rachel’s search for a new pediatrician for
: Joey and Phoebe agree to find each other blind dates. After Joey forgets, he frantically shouts the name "Mike" in Central Perk to find a stranger to pose as his long-time friend. This marks the series debut of Paul Rudd as Mike, who eventually becomes Phoebe's husband.
: Fans often note a "goof" where Monica calls her friend Nancy and identifies herself as "Monica Geller" instead of using her married name, Monica Bing . Critics and fans generally view this as one
: Guest star Elaine Hendrix (Sally) previously worked with Lisa Kudrow in the cult classic film Romy and Michele's High School Reunion . Critical Reception