Tim Maculan

When Monica's cooking at the restaurant is harshly criticized in a newspaper, she goes to a criticism class taught by the reviewer, hoping to convince him to reconsider his opinion. However, after he rejects Monica, she transfers to a beginners' cooking seminar, where she is hailed as a culinary genius. Meanwhile, Rachel gets upset when a cute salesgirl, Katie (Rena Sofer - "General Hospital"), flirts with Ross while he and Rachel are shopping for baby supplies. Also, nervous about a major job interview, Chandler receives some questionable coaching from Phoebe.

Eric gets an office on a shoddy stretch of Hollywood Blvd. As a gift for E, Vince, Drama and Turtle scope out an antique desk with a rich Hollywood history, but learn that it's already been sold to an actor with whom they have their own colorful past. Ari preps for his annual meeting with an R&B super-diva, but first must squash some twin-sibling office drama.

Derek prepares to perform his first surgery since his breakdown; Owen has a PTSD episode which injures Cristina and puts their relationship in jeopardy.

Dexter gets some much-needed R&R time with Rita and the kids out of town, leading to his stalking of a new victim: a cop that murdered her family.

A talking car causes Sabrina a big headache.