Friends - The Complete Second Season

With the stellar ensemble cast we've all come to know and love (consisting of Courtney Cox-Arquette, Jennifer Aniston, Lisa Kudrow, David Schwimmer, Matthew Perry, and Matt LeBlanc), not to mention excellent storylines brought to us by the show's very talented writers, it's clear why this show remains the top prime time sitcom to date.

This set will feature all 24 episodes from the second season. All uncut and commercial free. Like the first, each episode will feature additional "never-before-seen" footage.

Season one was indeed jam-packed with special features and this set will indeed be no exception. With interesting tidbits and trivia about the show, not to mention optional commentary, it really is hard to complain. In my opinion, the episodes themselves make this set a value in itself.

I have compiled a list of all the episodes you will see in this season 2 set (in chronological order).

1. THE ONE WITH ROSS' NEW GIRLFRIEND
2. THE ONE WITH THE BREAST MILK
3. THE ONE WHERE MR. HECKLES DIES
4. THE ONE WITH THE FIVE STEAKS AND AN EGGPLANT
5. THE ONE WITH PHOEBE'S HUSBAND
6. THE ONE WITH THE BABY ON THE BUS
7. THE ONE WHERE ROSS FINDS OUT
8. THE ONE WITH THE LIST
9. THE ONE WITH PHOEBE'S DAD
10. THE ONE WITH THE PROM VIDEO
11. THE ONE WITH RUSS
12. THE ONE WITH THE LESBIAN WEDDING
13. THE ONE AFTER THE SUPERBOWL PART I
14. THE ONE AFTER THE SUPERBOWL PART II
15. THE ONE WHERE ROSS AND RACHEL....YOU KNOW
16. THE ONE WHERE JOEY MOVES OUT
17. THE ONE WHERE EDDIE MOVES IN
18. THE ONE WHERE DR. RAMORAY DIES
19. THE ONE WHERE EDDIE WON'T GO
20. THE ONE WHERE OLD YELLER DIES
21. THE ONE WITH THE BULLIES
22. THE ONE WITH THE TWO PARTIES
23. THE ONE WITH BARRY AND MINDY'S WEDDING
24. THE ONE WITH THE CHICKEN POX

There you have it. "Friends" has become a show that, even in syndication still remains hilarious. Anyhow, if you enjoyed the first season DVD set, there is no doubt in my mind that you'll love this as well. And for those of you who are unfamiliar with the older episodes (as I once was), then grab these sets and prepare to laugh.

When season two picked up, we found out that Ross was going to be a tougher catch than Rachel thought. This made for quality television when Rachel began to flirt with Ross in blatant attempt at winning his affection. Once Rachel accidently announces to Ross that she has fallen for him, he is presented with the incredibly difficult decision between Julie and Rachel. He's had a crush on Rachel since high school, but he's gotten serious with Julie. That too is accompanied by good writing and classic moments in the "Friends" (and "Mad About You") universe. For all fans of "Friends", we've known for years how these predicaments turn out, and we also anticipate the eventual relationship between Ross and Rachel in this season.

This season is full of quotable dialogue and memorable situations. It easily ranks up there as one of the best "Friends" seasons. The first one started it all, and we are forever in the creators' debt for that, but as the series progressed so did the writing and the actors' performances.

This season houses many classic escapades such as when we find out that Phoebe is married to a Canadian ice skater (who she once thought was gay), when Ross finds out about Rachel's reciprical desire when she says, "I'm over you"(in which he replies, "You're over me? When were you under me?"), the hilarious prom video that reflects on the Geller's past (and proves to Rachel that Ross has always felt something for her), the star-studded two-parter that aired around the superbowl(featuring Brooke Shields, Jean-Claude Van Damme, and Julia Roberts), when Monica starts dating Richard (played by Tom Selick), and when Joey moves out and is replaced by the annoying and potentially psychotic roommate Eddie.

It's all here, and complemented by some nice looking extras. The two commentary tracks will definitely provide us with anecdotes up the wazoo and the tour of Monica and Rachel's apartment will be just as informative as was the tour of Central Perk on the season one DVD. On top of that, you get every episode in their uncut form.

I'm an assured fan of "Friends" and am eagerly awaiting this box-set, which arrives on September 3rd. If you enjoyed the first season on DVD, I suggest you reserve a copy of "Friends - The Complete Second Season" now. For anyone who hasn't seen the second season of "Friends" before during its television run, this won't disappoint.