[s1e3] The One With The Thumb May 2026

"The One with the Thumb" (Season 1, Episode 3), which premiered on October 6, 1994, is credited with establishing the sitcom's ensemble dynamic as the group adores Monica's new boyfriend, Alan, while Phoebe deals with a severed thumb found in a soda can. Directed by James Burrows, this episode marked the first appearance of Joey and Chandler's apartment and featured a subplot where Phoebe paid to end Chandler's smoking habit. For more details, visit Friends Central . "Friends" The One with the Thumb (TV Episode 1994) - IMDb