Friends' Biggest Chandler and Monica Plot Hole Actually Has a Perfect Explanation

When a sitcom lasts as long as Friends does, there are likely to be some plot holes (although, Friends seems to have more than others), including one involving Chandler and Monica's relationship. The beloved NBC comedy series created by David Crane and Marta Kauffman ran for ten seasons and 236 episodes from 1994 to 2004. Although it has been off the air for more than 20 years, Friends remains culturally relevant. People of all ages watched the series, from those who tuned in when Friends it was still live for others who first discovered it on Netflix in 2015.

Since so many watched, Friends has been picked apart and analyzed more than most series. Consequently, the sitcom's inconsistencies and inaccuracies have nowhere to hide (like the characters' ever-changing ages and birthdays and Rachel and Monica's apartment number). However, Friends was and continues to be one of the most popular and critically acclaimed TV shows of all time, despite its numerous plot holes.

Chandler and Monica's “I Love You” is a Friends plot hole

Chandler tells Monica he loves her for the first time on two separate occasions

Besides Ross and Rachel, Chandler and Monica's love story is without a doubt the best of Friends. However, it is not without flaws. Chandler and Monica have been friends for years before they started to develop (mutual) feelings for each other. During the Friends At the end of season 4, Chandler and Monica meet for the first time in London. Although they agree to end the relationship once they return to New York, neither can deny their feelings. So, Chandler and Monica continue their romance in secret in season 5. their relationship becomes serious and Chandler confesses his love for Monica.

However, Friends It somehow creates a plot hole when Chandler tells Monica he loves her for the first time on two separate occasions in Season 5. In episode 8, “The One with All the Thanksgivings”, Chandler says “I love you” to Monica while she has a turkey on her head. She apologizes to him (in a humorous way) after he discovers the truth behind Thanksgiving when he lost his toe. Six episodes later, Chandler tells Monica he loves her seemingly for the first time in “The One Where Everyone Finds Out.”

The Perfect Explanation for Friends' Chandler and Monica Plot Hole

The first “I love you” didn’t count

The good news is that this Chandler and Monica plot hole Friends can be explained. As Karli Ray's Blog points, The first time Chandler says “I love you” is a mistake on his part. He adamantly tries to take it back after the words escape his mouth, which means his first “I love you” probably doesn't count in the couple's book.

Meanwhile, Chandler professes his love for Monica wholeheartedly in Season 5 Episode 14, making her believe he was serious. Consequently, Monica repeats “I love you” to Chandler during the same scene. Friends contains many plot holes that cannot be explained and never will be able to, but Chandler and Monica's first “I love you” is not one of them.

Source: Karli Ray's Blog