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The One With The Sharks : A Deep Dive into Friends Season 9, Episode 4

To "help," Ross visits Mike to explain Phoebe’s situation but inadvertently makes things worse. To cover his tracks, Ross invents a fake ex-boyfriend for Phoebe: , a kite designer with whom she supposedly had a six-year relationship. This leads to a hilarious sequence where Phoebe tries to keep the lie alive before eventually confessing the truth to Mike, who accepts her past (or lack thereof). Joey’s Case of Déjà Vu [S9E4] The One With The Sharks

Misinterpreting his flustered state, Monica becomes convinced Chandler has a specialized sexual fetish for sharks. In an effort to be a supportive wife—fueled by Rachel’s advice that men have "the weirdest turn-ons"—Monica later attempts to "arouse" Chandler by putting on a shark documentary at home. The misunderstanding is eventually cleared up, but the visual of Monica trying to set a romantic mood with Jaws -style footage remains a standout comedic moment. Phoebe’s Relationship Panic and "Vikram" The One With The Sharks : A Deep