20 Most Memorable Guest Appearances on FRIENDS

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

Robin Williams As Tomas &Amp; Billy Crystal As Tim
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

George Clooney As Dr.michael Mitchell &Amp; Noah Wyle As Dr.jeffrey Rosen
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

Bruce Willis As Paul Stevens
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

Maggie Wheeler As Janice
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

Elliott Gould And Christina Pickles As Jack And Judy Geller
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

Brad Pitt As Will Colbert
Brad Pitt As Will Colbert

Episode:- The One with the Rumour (Season 8)

The Best Cameo. Period.

7. Giovanni Ribisi as Frank Jr.

Giovanni Ribisi As Frank Jr.
Giovanni Ribisi As Frank Jr.

Through Some Seasons

That craziness and stupidity!

8. Julia Roberts as Susie “Underpants” Moss

Julia Roberts As Susie “Underpants” Moss
Julia Roberts As Susie “underpants” Moss

Episode:- The One After the Superbowl (Season 2)

Sheer hotness!

9. Paul Rudd as Mike Hannigan

Paul Rudd As Mike Hannigan
Paul Rudd As Mike Hannigan

Seasons 9 & 10

Equally childlike and weird like Phoebe.

10. Denise Richards as Cassie Geller

Denise Richards As Cassie Geller
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

Sean Penn As Eric
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

Reese Witherspoon As Jill Green &Amp; Christina Applegate As Amy Green
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

James Michael Tyler As Gunther
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

Brooke Shields As Erika Ford
Brooke Shields As Erika Ford

Episode:- The One After the Superbowl (Season 2)

Sexiest. Stalker. Ever.

15. Ben Stiller as Tommy “The Screamer”

Ben Stiller As Tommy “The Screamer”
Ben Stiller As Tommy “the Screamer”

Episode:- The One with the Screamer (Season 3)

The aggressive bully!

16. June Gable as Estelle

June Gable As Estelle
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

Charlie Sheen As Ryan
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

Tom Selleck As Dr.richard Burke 
Tom Selleck as Dr.Richard Burke 

Seasons 2, 3 & 7

The handsome ophthalmologist.

19. Lisa Kudrow as Ursula Buffay

Lisa Kudrow As Ursula Buffay
Lisa Kudrow As Ursula Buffay

All Through The Series

A cruel and hostile counterpart to Phoebe.

20. The Ugly Naked Guy

The Ugly Naked Guy
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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