Friends

In the first of a two‑part episode, Phoebe finds herself falling in love while Ross travels to the San Diego Zoo to locate Marcel. Meanwhile, Joey starts dating an obsessive fan, and the show features guest appearances by Brooke Shields and Chris Isaak.

The One After the Super Bowl – Part One is an episode‑type programme, presented as the first half of a two‑part story. It continues the ongoing narrative of the series, delivering the usual blend of humour and relationship dynamics that fans expect, and serves as a bridge between the events surrounding the Super Bowl episode and the following instalment. In this segment, Phoebe discovers a new romantic interest, marking a fresh development in her love life. Meanwhile, Ross sets off for the San Diego Zoo, determined to find his former pet monkey, Marcel, after hearing a tip about the animal’s whereabouts. At the same time, Joey starts seeing a fan whose enthusiasm borders on the extreme. The episode is further distinguished by guest appearances from Brooke Shields and Chris Isaak, who step into the story for this part of the two‑part arc. Their involvement provides additional interaction with the main cast, contributing to the unfolding situations and offering moments that tie into the broader plot. As the opening half of a two‑part narrative, this episode lays the groundwork for the storylines that will continue in the subsequent installment. It balances the characters' personal pursuits with the guest stars' contributions, setting up expectations for how the romantic, zoological, and fan‑driven threads will resolve in the next part.