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Friends S3E15 — The One Where Ross and Rachel Take a Break
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Friends•Season 3•Episode 15

The One Where Ross and Rachel Take a Break

8.4/10 · 6,480 votesFeb 13, 199723 min

Ranked #8 of 25 in Season 3•+0.2 vs season avg

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Wanting more time to focus on her new job, Rachel suggests that she and Ross take a break from their relationship. Ross later seeks solace at a party. Phoebe dates a diplomat who needs an interpreter to communicate with her. Chandler and Joey ponder a

Directed byJames Burrows
Written byMichael Borkow
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Jennifer Aniston

Jennifer Aniston

Rachel Green

Courteney Cox

Courteney Cox

Monica Geller

Lisa Kudrow

Lisa Kudrow

Phoebe Buffay

Matt LeBlanc

Matt LeBlanc

Joey Tribbiani

Matthew Perry

Matthew Perry

Chandler Bing

David Schwimmer

David Schwimmer

Ross Geller

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James Burrows

James Burrows

Director

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Michael Borkow

Writer

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Stephen Prime

Editor

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Mikel Neiers

Director of Photography

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Episode Summary

"The One Where Ross and Rachel Take a Break" is episode 15 of Friends season 3. It scored 8.4/10 from 6,480 votes, ranking #8 of 25 episodes this season (season average 8.2). Directed by James Burrows and written by Michael Borkow, it aired on February 13, 1997.

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