The One with the Birth Mother

"The One with the Birth Mother" is the ninth episode of Friends' tenth season. It first aired on the NBC network in the United States on January 8, 2004.^[1]

"The One with the Birth Mother"
Friends episode
Episode no.	Season 10 Episode 9
Directed by	David Schwimmer
Written by	Scott Silveri
Production code	176258
Original air date	January 8, 2004 (2004-01-08)[1]
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Plot

In this episode, Monica and Chandler travel to Ohio to meet Erica (Anna Faris), a young woman who has chosen them to adopt her baby. However, upon meeting Erica, they realize there's been a mix-up, and she thinks they're a doctor and a reverend. The couple panics, thinking they'll lose their chance at adopting the baby, but they decide to come clean about the misunderstanding. Monica and Chandler's honesty and genuine desire to be parents ultimately win Erica over, and she chooses them to be the adoptive parents, leading to a moment of relief and joy for the couple.

Reception

In the original broadcast, the episode was viewed by 25.49 million viewers.^[2] Sam Ashurst from Digital Spy ranked the episode #188 on their ranking of the 236 Friends episodes.^[3] Telegraph & Argus ranked the episode #188 on their ranking of all 236 Friends episodes.^[4]