[s3e17] The One Without The Ski Trip Apr 2026

: The tension of the breakup causes a stressed Chandler to start smoking again.

: Rachel invites Monica, Phoebe, Joey, and Chandler on a ski trip to her fashion-executive friend's cabin.

: Ross is deliberately left out, leaving him feeling lonely and abandoned. He spends his time visiting his ex-wife, Carol. [S3E17] The One Without The Ski Trip

: In the final scene, Carol implies she was being intimate with Susan by subtly picking a "hair" out of her mouth—a visual gag suggested by actress Jane Sibbett to bypass network censors. Did you catch the subtle moment in S3E17? - Facebook

In the Friends episode " The One Without the Ski Trip " (Season 3, Episode 17), the group deals with the fallout of Ross and Rachel's recent breakup. : The tension of the breakup causes a

Ross eventually leaves them to enjoy the trip while he heads back alone, though he has a brief moment of connection with Carol upon his return.

Unable to get help, the group is forced to call the one person who can rescue them: . He spends his time visiting his ex-wife, Carol

In a famous comedic moment, Joey tries to signal for help by spelling out "PLEH" (help backwards) in the snow so planes can see it.