TOW

TOW has 2 meanings
1. What does TOW stand for when discussing TV shows?

The one with

When you're discussing TV shows, the acronym TOW stands for "the one with" or "the one where." Most often, TOW is used to refer to episodes of the sitcom Friends, whose episode titles all begin with "The One With" or "The One Where."

When viewers discuss TV shows, they often refer to individual episodes as "the one with/where [INSERT EXCITING THING HERE]." Those responsible for naming Friends' episodes formalized this convention, making it easy for fans to reference their favorite episodes.

Some sample Friends episode titles that include TOW are:

  • TOW the Cuffs
  • TOW the Prom Video
  • TOW Ross and Rachel ... You Know
  • TOW Paul's the Man

Example

Did you see that Friends episode - TOW the Fake Party?
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Updated December 31, 2020
2. What does TOW mean in messages?

The one where

In messages, "TOW" is a quick way to refer to an event where something notable happened. For example, you may be texting your friend about Super Bowl commercials and ask, "Did you see tow the guy bungee jumped off a bridge and dipped his chip into some dip?"

You will likely encounter TOW in texts, online messages, and emails, but you may also see it anywhere online where conversations occur, like social media and forums. For example, a person may post on Reddit, "Does anyone here remember when Troy left Community? Was it TOW he gets the boat?" As a side note, people may also use "TOW" to mean "the one with."

Example

Did you see the game? TOW he scored a hat trick in the first half?
No, I missed it! I had a night class. :(
You will likely see TOW in messages and emails
You will likely see TOW in messages and emails

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Updated August 29, 2023

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