Friends

Joey consents to be interviewed by a TV magazine, yet he insists that every one of his friends attend the filming. He believes their company will keep him from behaving foolishly and save him from looking ridiculous in front of the audience on camera.

The programme in question is an episode titled “The One with Joey’s Interview”. It falls under the genre of a television magazine feature, presenting a self‑contained segment that centres on a single character’s experience in front of the camera. In this installment, Joey finds himself the focus of a TV‑magazine interview. Aware of his own tendency to say the wrong thing, he makes a point of demanding that all of his friends accompany him to the set. His hope is that their presence will act as a safeguard, keeping him from behaving foolishly while the cameras roll. The friends oblige, joining Joey for the interview despite his insistence that they are there to keep him in check. Throughout the session, Joey’s underlying concern remains the same: he wants to avoid making a fool of himself in front of the audience. Their collective attendance serves as a quiet reminder to him that he isn’t alone, providing the reassurance he seeks while the interview proceeds.