Content guide
Skip for under 13
Friends S1 E20, “The One With the Evil Orthodontist”, scores 2/5 for violence, 4/5 for sex and 1/5 for language, for an overall kid-rating of 4/5 — Skip for under 13.
Across the episode we counted 8 flagged moments in 3 themes: Sex & hookups (3); Nudity & bodies (4); Violence & injury (1). Every moment below is either a direct quote from the episode transcript or a short description of what happens on screen, so you can decide before you press play.
Parents need to know
Age 13+Sex talk, nudity, violence in live-action sitcom.
Parents need to know that Friends S1 E20, "The One With the Evil Orthodontist", is a live-action sitcom episode. The series is known for dating and hookup talk is constant; the violence is slapstick. Driven by sex & hookups (moderate, in dialogue), with nudity & bodies alongside it. Violence is mild but includes Rachel says, "…of there? Listen honey, if I'm hogging the ball too much you just jump right in there…". Sexual content is explicit — for example, Monica says, "You had sex in his chair?!... I said that a little too loudly, didn't I?"; Phoebe says, "How can people do that?... (All but Phoebe walk away from the window in disgust.) Oh,…". Every flagged moment below is a direct quote from the transcript or a short description of what happens on screen.
Watch for — every moment, theme by theme
Sex & hookups 3 moments
How Sex & hookups shows up in Friends S1 E20:
- Monica
You had sex in his chair?!... I said that a little too loudly, didn't I?
- Rachel
(in a low voice) We ended up having sex in his chair.
- Phoebe
Sex in his chair.
Nudity & bodies 4 moments
How Nudity & bodies shows up in Friends S1 E20:
- Phoebe
How can people do that?... (All but Phoebe walk away from the window in disgust.) Oh, you guys, look! Ugly Naked Guy got gravity boots!
- Joey
Will you grow up? I'm not talking about sexy stuff, but, like, when I'm cooking naked.
- Rachel
I had a bra.
- Joey
…Yeah, I can see you right now! (Listens) Hello! (Listens) If I wanna walk around my apartment in my underwear, I shouldn't have to feel like—(Listens)—Thank you, but...
Violence & injury 1 moment
How Violence & injury shows up in Friends S1 E20:
- Rachel
…of there? Listen honey, if I'm hogging the ball too much you just jump right in there and take a couple punches because I'm telling you, this feels great.
Watch With The Kids · Your kids — your rules! · Informal parent guidance, not an official rating.