With The Birth Mother - The One

is the ninth episode of the tenth and final season of Friends , originally airing on January 8, 2004. Directed by David Schwimmer , it follows three distinct storylines as the characters prepare for major life transitions. Core Storylines

Monica and Chandler travel to Ohio (the skyline shown is Cincinnati ) to meet Erica , a young pregnant woman considering them for adoption. A mix-up at the agency leads Erica to believe Monica is a reverend and Chandler is a doctor . While Monica tries to play along, Chandler eventually tells the truth. He ultimately convinces a hesitant Erica to choose them by delivering a heartfelt speech about Monica's deep desire to be a mother. The One with the Birth Mother

Rachel helps Ross shop for a date with a stylish salesgirl. Due to a bag mix-up, Ross accidentally wears a feminine top belonging to Rachel, which he mistakenly believes is high fashion. Guest Stars & Key Characters is the ninth episode of the tenth and

Ross tries on a leather jacket with "Boys will be boys" on the back—the title of a sitcom Matthew Perry starred in early in his career. The One With The Birth Mother | Friends Central | Fandom A mix-up at the agency leads Erica to

Plays the Adoption Agency Worker who facilitates the meeting. Annie Parisse: Appears as Sarah, Joey's date. Notable Trivia

Despite his strict rule, the episode notes a minor continuity conflict by referencing a previous time Joey let Phoebe take a bite of his muffin.

Debuts as Erica , the birth mother of Chandler and Monica's future twins.