Friends

Since his promotion, Chandler observes that his workmates now treat him differently, a shift that underscores his new position within the office. At the same time, Monica briefly starts dating a high‑school senior, while Ross's ex‑wife simultaneously goes into labour.

"The One with the Ick Factor" is an episode of a television programme. Classified simply as an episode, it falls within the comedy genre and follows the familiar group of friends as they navigate everyday mishaps and personal surprises. In this instalment Chandler discovers that his colleagues are treating him differently after he receives a promotion, leaving him to wonder whether the shift is due to his new status. Meanwhile, Monica embarks on a surprising romance with a high‑school senior, a relationship that raises eyebrows among her friends. At the same time, Ross is confronted with his ex‑wife going into labour, adding a sudden urgency to his life. These three storylines intersect as the characters each grapple with change. Chandler’s altered workplace dynamics force him to reassess his confidence, while Monica’s unconventional dating choice tests the group’s tolerance for unexpected pairings. Ross, meanwhile, must balance his lingering feelings for his ex‑wife with the impending arrival of a child. Together, the episode showcases how the friends support one another through professional shifts, romantic surprises, and family milestones. By the episode’s end each character faces a turning point: Chandler learns how status can affect friendships, Monica confronts the challenges of an age‑gap relationship, and Ross prepares for the birth of his child.