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Janice is a fictional character portrayed by Maggie Wheeler in the TV series Friends.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled The One with the East German Laundry Detergent (season 1), they were 33 years old.
They appear in 20 episodes out of a total of 234 aired
The character of Janice is mainly associated with Chandler Bing, Monica Geller and Phoebe Buffay.

Janice

by Maggie Wheeler

character

Episodes20

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    The One with the East German Laundry Detergent
    episode S1.E5 october 1994
    Eager to spend time with Rachel, Ross pretends his washroom is rat-infested so he can join her at the laundromat. Meanwhile, Joey has Monica pose as his girlfriend, and Chandler struggles to break up with his girlfriend.
  • 7.9
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    The One with the Monkey
    episode S1.E10 december 1994
    The gang make (and break) a pact not to bring dates to their New Years Eve party. Phoebe starts dating a scientist. Ross compensates for his loneliness by getting a monkey.
  • 8.1
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    The One with the Candy Hearts
    episode S1.E14 february 1995
    As Valentine's Day approaches; Ross and his date end up at the same restaurant as Carol and Susan, Joey inadvertently sets Chandler up on a blind date with Janice, and the girls burn mementos of their old boyfriends.
  • 8.2
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    The One Where Heckles Dies
    episode S2.E3 october 1995
    Mr. Heckles dies and leaves all his possessions to Monica and Rachel, Chandler worries he will die alone just like him. Meanwhile, Rachel and Monica argue over a lamp, Phoebe and Ross argue over evolution.
  • 8.1
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    The One with Barry and Mindy's Wedding
    episode S2.E24 may 1996
    Rachel reluctantly agrees to be maid of honor at her ex-fiancé Barry's wedding. Monica ponders her future with Richard. Joey has to practice kissing guys to get a role in Warren Beatty's new movie but Ross and Chandler are unwilling to help him.
  • 8.3
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    The One with the Princess Leia Fantasy
    episode S3.E1 september 1996
    Monica suffers from insomnia and depression following her breakup with Richard. Joey struggles to accept Chandler and Janice's relationship. Ross confides in Rachel about one of his fantasies.
  • 7.9
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    The One with the Jam
    episode S3.E3 october 1996
    Monica tries to get over Richard by using her free time to make jam and considers artificial insemination through a sperm bank. Phoebe is stalked by a man who mistakes her for Ursula.
  • 7.8
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    The One with the Metaphorical Tunnel
    episode S3.E4 october 1996
    Chandler tries to get over his fear of commitment. Phoebe poses as Joey's agent after she forgets to tell him about an audition. Ross panics after seeing Ben play with a Barbie doll and tries to convince him to play with more manly toys.
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    The One with the Flashback
    episode S3.E6 october 1996
    The gang remember the events three years ago, when several of them almost slept together.
  • 8.1
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    The One with the Race Car Bed
    episode S3.E7 november 1996
    Monica buys a bed from Janice's soon to be ex husband. Ross and Rachel have dinner with Rachel's father. Joey leads an acting class.
  • 8.2
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    The One with the Giant Poking Device
    episode S3.E8 november 1996
    Chandler is devastated after Joey tells him he saw Janice kissing her ex-husband. Monica accidentally bumps Ben's head into a post when she and Rachel babysit. Phoebe is paranoid if she goes to dentist someone she knows will die.
  • 8.3
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    The One with All the Rugby
    episode S4.E15 february 1998
    Chandler runs into Janice, and finds her more irritating than ever. Meanwhile, Ross attempts to learn how to play rugby to impress Emily and Monica obsesses over a electric switch.
  • 8.1
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    The One with Chandler's Work Laugh
    episode S5.E12 january 1999
    Monica becomes annoyed at how Chandler sucks up to his boss. Rachel tries to confront Monica about her relationship with Chandler. Ross hooks up with Janice when he finds out Emily is getting married.
  • 8.9
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    The One with Unagi
    episode S6.E17 february 2000
    Rachel and Phoebe take self-defense classes. Chandler and Monica agree to give each other homemade presents for Valentine's Day. Joey tries to get money through medical research.
  • 7.1
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    The One with Mac and C.H.E.E.S.E.
    episode S6.E20 april 2000
    Chandler forgets to write down a message for Joey when the time of his audition for the lead in a TV show is changed.
  • 8.3
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    The One with Ross's Library Book
    episode S7.E7 november 2000
    Ross and Chandler discovers that Ross's book is in the section of the library where students go to have sex. Monica and Chandler run into Janice and she immediately invites herself to the wedding. They try to avoid her. Meanwhile, Rachel and Phoebe befriend Joey's girlfriend.
  • 8.7
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    The One Where Rachel Has a Baby: Part 1
    episode S8.E23 may 2002
    Ross and Rachel go to the hospital to have their baby, but it's a long labor. They get stuck in a semi-private room, and many other couples come and go before Rachel is ready to deliver - the last couple being Janice and her new husband. Chandler and Monica decide to start trying to have a baby.
  • 8.8
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    The One Where Rachel Has a Baby: Part 2
    episode S8.E24 may 2002
    After Rachel gives birth to her baby, she must confront relationship issues around her.
  • 8.1
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    The One with the Fertility Test
    episode S9.E21 may 2003
    Joey comes to Ross for advice on dating Charlie. Chandler and Monica bump into Janice at a fertility clinic. Rachel has a gift certificate for a massage which Phoebe doesn't want her to use.
  • 8.4
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    The One Where Estelle Dies
    episode S10.E15 april 2004
    Ross tries to get Rachel to go back to Ralph Lauren, Joey doesn't know that his agent has died, and Monica and Chandler bump into Janice.