27 years ago, mankind was given a boon in the form of 6 fictional Americans who made our lives happier and taught us what life actually is. They, perhaps, have no idea of the number of lives they have affected all over the globe.
Chandler’s sarcasm, Ross and Rachel’s love story, Phoebe’s Smelly Cat, Monica being the ‘miss-I-can-do-it’ person, and Joey’s “I don’t share my food.” However, there were other characters as well who had played their part in making FRIENDS what it is today.
20 Most Memorable Guest Appearances on FRIENDS
On the 27th anniversary of the first FRIENDS episode, here is our list of the 20 most memorable guest appearances and recurrences on the show (In no particular order):
1. Robin Williams as Tomas & Billy Crystal as Tim
Episode:- The One with the Ultimate Fighting Champion (Season 3)
Both Robin Williams and Billy Crystal did not have any script for this episode. They gave an impromptu performance, alongside Joey (Matt Leblanc) interrupting in between their conversation (Again ad-libbed!)
2. George Clooney as Dr.Michael Mitchell & Noah Wyle as Dr.Jeffrey Rosen
Episode:- The One with Two Parts (Season 1)
Ah! How can we forget these two super hot doctors!? *drooling*
3. Bruce Willis as Paul Stevens
Episode:- The One Where Ross Meets Elizabeth’s Dad & The One Where Paul’s the Man (Season 6)
Bruce Willis appeared on F.R.I.E.N.D.S because he lost a bet against Matthew Perry. The bet was if their movie ‘The Whole Nine Yards’ opened at the top of the US charts, then he will have to appear on the show.
4. Maggie Wheeler as Janice
All Through The Series
You have to agree that we all have tried to impersonate Janice’s famous laugh many times, and who can forget the epic “OH-MY-GOD”!
5. Elliott Gould and Christina Pickles as Jack and Judy Geller
All Through The Series
Judy’s nature of favoring Ross over Monica and Jack’s ill-timed and inappropriate comments followed by “I’m just saying”.
6. Brad Pitt as Will Colbert
Episode:- The One with the Rumour (Season 8)
The Best Cameo. Period.
7. Giovanni Ribisi as Frank Jr.
Through Some Seasons
That craziness and stupidity!
8. Julia Roberts as Susie “Underpants” Moss
Episode:- The One After the Superbowl (Season 2)
Sheer hotness!
9. Paul Rudd as Mike Hannigan
Seasons 9 & 10
Equally childlike and weird like Phoebe.
10. Denise Richards as Cassie Geller
Episode:- The One with Ross and Monica’s Cousin (Season7)
Even Ross cannot stop himself from flirting with her!
11. Sean Penn as Eric
Episode:- The One with the Halloween Party & The One with the Stain (Season 8)
He got two Phoebes!
12. Reese Witherspoon as Jill Green & Christina Applegate as Amy Green
Episodes:- The One with Rachel’s Sister & The One where Chandler can’t Cry (Season 6) & The One with Rachel’s Other Sister (Season 9)
Meet the brats.
13. James Michael Tyler as Gunther
All Through The Series
He was the only person who knew how to operate the coffee machine. Hence, was given the part of a coffee shop worker.
14. Brooke Shields as Erika Ford
Episode:- The One After the Superbowl (Season 2)
Sexiest. Stalker. Ever.
15. Ben Stiller as Tommy “The Screamer”
Episode:- The One with the Screamer (Season 3)
The aggressive bully!
16. June Gable as Estelle
All Through The Series
June Gable also played the nurse in ‘The One with the Birth’ (Season 1) when Ben is born.
17. Charlie Sheen as Ryan
Episode:- The One with the Chicken Pox (Season 2)
Charlie Winning Sheen. Nuff said.
18. Tom Selleck as Dr.Richard Burke
Seasons 2, 3 & 7
The handsome ophthalmologist.
19. Lisa Kudrow as Ursula Buffay
All Through The Series
A cruel and hostile counterpart to Phoebe.
20. The Ugly Naked Guy
ALL THROUGH THE SERIES!
And how can we forget this guy!?
On this shubh awsar, let us all ignore our parents, daily chores, and homework, and sachche dil se watch our favorite episodes and relive the magical aura of FRIENDS.
Tathastu!
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