[s4e1] The One With The Jellyfish May 2026

: While at the beach, Monica is stung by a jellyfish. Joey recalls a Discovery Channel documentary suggesting that urinating on the sting relieves the pain. After Joey gets "stage fright," Chandler is forced to "step up" and pee on Monica’s leg. The three are left traumatized by the experience and initially refuse to tell the others what happened.

Matthew Perry's weight change between seasons is noticeably visible due to the cliffhanger's continuity. [S4E1] The One With The Jellyfish

The season four premiere of Friends , , originally aired on September 25, 1997. It resolves the cliffhanger from the beach trip, dealing with Ross’s relationship choice, Phoebe’s family revelation, and a literal sting for Monica. Plot Summary : While at the beach, Monica is stung by a jellyfish

: "I stepped up! She’s my friend and she needed help. And if I have to, I’d pee on any one of you!". Episode Details Information Air Date September 25, 1997 Director Shelley Jensen Key Guest Star Teri Garr as Phoebe Abbott Trivia The three are left traumatized by the experience