Where Underdog Gets Away | 9. The One

Rachel tries to save enough money to go on a ski trip to Vail with her family but eventually misses her flight due to the lockout, joining the gang's ruined celebration instead.

Because the group is locked out, the Thanksgiving dinner burns and all the specialized potato dishes Monica made for her friends are ruined. 9. The One Where Underdog Gets Away

The central event occurs when an 80-foot "Underdog" balloon from the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade breaks free and flies over the city. The entire group rushes to the roof to see it, accidentally locking themselves out of Monica's apartment. Rachel tries to save enough money to go

The episode concludes with the friends reconciling over Chandler's cheese sandwiches, setting the tone for the series' theme of friendship as family. The entire group rushes to the roof to

This episode marks the first appearance of Jane Sibbett as Ross’s ex-wife, Carol Willick, who was previously played by Anita Barone.