Friends

Carol finally goes into labour and successfully gives birth, marking the long‑awaited big event. However, Ross and Susan are almost kept from witnessing it, as Phoebe, tired of their constant bickering, locks the two of them in a cupboard to silence the quarrel.

The programme in question is an episode titled “The One with the Birth”. It falls under the generic classification of a programme and is presented as a single instalment rather than a series or film. Its format follows the typical structure of a televised episode, delivering a self‑contained story within its runtime. In this particular episode, the central event revolves around Carol finally going into labour and giving birth. The narrative builds up to this moment, positioning the delivery as the climax of the episode’s plot. The focus remains on Carol’s experience of childbirth, marking the culmination of her storyline. Meanwhile, two other characters, Ross and Susan, find themselves on the brink of missing the birth altogether. Their near‑absence is caused by a dispute between them, which threatens to keep them away from the delivery room at the crucial moment. Their disagreement becomes a pivotal obstacle that could prevent them from witnessing the event. Intervening in the situation, Phoebe takes decisive action to ensure the birth isn’t missed. She locks Ross and Susan inside a cupboard, a move intended to halt their bickering and keep them from wandering off. By confining them, Phoebe effectively guarantees that the focus stays on Carol’s labour and that the birth proceeds without further disruption.