The episode begins with the group—minus a skeptical —chipping in for dozens of lottery tickets. Ross eventually joins in, but only after being mocked for his "rationality." Monica, true to her competitive nature, goes overboard and buys extra tickets for herself and Chandler, which she attempts to hide from the others. When the secret comes out, it sparks a massive argument about greed and the division of potential winnings. Phoebe and the "Bird"
To settle the fighting, takes the bowl of tickets out onto the balcony, threatening to throw them off if they don’t stop arguing. In a bizarre twist of fate, a pigeon startles her, causing her to drop the bowl. Most of the tickets scatter into the street below, leaving the group to frantically watch the drawing with only a handful of remaining entries. Subplots and Realizations [S9E18] The One With The Lottery
is anxious about a potential promotion at his advertising internship. He ultimately gets the job, proving that his "big win" was professional rather than financial. The episode begins with the group—minus a skeptical