[s9e14] The One With The Blind Dates < TRENDING — SECRETS >

Joey eventually discovers them and takes Emma away to give them privacy.

While Rachel suffers through Steve's breakdown, Ross becomes the object of a betting pool among restaurant waiters to see how long he'll wait before leaving. Subplot: Monica and Chandler [S9E14] The One With The Blind Dates

Joey finds a "perfect woman" for Ross (a history teacher) but tells her the date is off so Ross gets stood up. Joey eventually discovers them and takes Emma away

This leads to a running gag where Joey demands they name their first-born child "Joey" to continue his family name. This leads to a running gag where Joey

The episode's primary narrative is a "conspiratorial plan" by Phoebe and Joey to set up Ross and Rachel on the worst blind dates imaginable.

Some viewers find the "cringe" factor too high, with occasional criticism that the character of Steve felt "flat" or that the show was "sabotaging" its own characters.