James Michael Tyler Movies

In this landmark 45-minute episode, Phoebe (Lisa Kudrow) anxiously prepares for her marriage to Mike (Paul Rudd). Things hit a snag early in the proceedings, thanks to control-freak Monica (Courteney Cox) and her labyrinthine plans for the ceremony; also, Joey (Matt LeBlanc) takes his "surrogate father" responsibilities way too seriously when asked to give the bride away. As it turns out, nobody will get to the church on time, thanks to the worst snowstorm ever to hit New York City -- and it is up to Joey to assume a "new identity" to save the day. ~ Rovi

Aisha Tyler makes her first series appearance as Charlie, a sexy paleontologist to whom Ross (David Schwimmer) is attracted in a big way. Alas, when Ross invites Charlie to attend a wrap party for Days of Our Lives, she meets his actor pal, Joey (Matt LeBlanc), and it looks as though Ross is about to be shot down in the romance wars once more. Attending the same party is Rachel (Jennifer Aniston), whose efforts to overcome her feelings for Joey are aided and abetted by a brace of Joey's handsome co-stars, Kyle Lowder and Matthew Ashford (playing themselves). Meanwhile, Chandler (Matthew Perry) must endure the slings and arrows of an extremely vitriolic performance artist (played by Alex Borstein, the voice of Lois Griffin on the animated series Family Guy). ~ Rovi

Now that she has been dating Mike (Paul Rudd) for a while, Phoebe (Lisa Kudrow) feels comfortable enough to tell him a bit more about herself. Unfortunately, her confession that few (actually, none) of her previous romances have led to long-term commitments may put the kibosh on her present relationship, forcing Ross (David Schwimmer) to come to her rescue with a little "creative fabrication" (it's a nicer phrase than "bold-faced lie"). Meanwhile, Joey (Matt LeBlanc) gets a feeling of déjà vu while at the apartment of his latest girlfriend, and Monica (Courteney Cox) pays an unforgettable visit to Chandler (Matthew Perry) in Tulsa. ~ Rovi

Season seven of Friends comes to an unforgettable close as Monica (Courteney Cox) and Chandler (Matthew Perry) prepare to march down the matrimonial aisle. In the first half of the two-part season finale (originally telecast as a single one-hour special), everyone gathers for the ceremony, including Chandler's transvestite dad (played by Kathleen Turner) and his no-doubt-it's-a-woman wife (Morgan Fairchild). Meanwhile, Joey (Matt LeBlanc) is having trouble getting off of the set of his movie in order to attend the wedding, due mainly to a somewhat "juicy" co-star (Gary Oldman). But this complication pales in comparison to events that occur during the rehearsal dinner -- namely, the sudden disappearance of bridegroom Chandler, who has literally "choked up." ~ Rovi

Ross' son, Ben (Cole Sprouse), has been raised on visions of Santa Claus, making it difficult for Ross (David Schwimmer) to explain the significance of Hanukkah to him. Meanwhile, Monica (Courteney Cox) has problems consoling herself to Chandler's (Matthew Perry) ineptitude when it comes to tipping. And Phoebe (Lisa Kudrow) resorts to drastic measures to convince Rachel (Jennifer Aniston) to remain her roommate even after she returns to her old apartment. ~ Rovi

In the first half of a two-part story (originally telecast as a single hour-long episode), the divorce of their friends Barry and Mindy leads the gang to imagine how their lives might have turned out had they made different choices in life. In this parallel universe of the mind, Monica (Courteney Cox) is overweight and a virgin; Rachel (Jennifer Aniston) has a crush on famous soap opera leading man Joey (Matt LeBlanc); Ross (David Schwimmer) is still wed to a "straight" Carol (Jane Sibbett); and Phoebe (Lisa Kudrow) has a high-paying job on Wall Street -- and a bad heart condition! The "alternate reality" theme of this episode is even carried over into the opening credits. ~ Rovi

In the first episode of a two-part story, Reese Witherspoon guest stars as Jill Green, spoiled-rotten kid sister of Rachel Green (Jennifer Aniston). Showing up at Rachel's doorstep after her parents have cut off her allowance, Jill expects her sister to help her get her life together. Alas, the old sibling rivalry roars into flame when Jill suddenly becomes very, very interested in Ross (David Schwimmer). Elsewhere, Chandler (Matthew Perry) can't cope with the fact that Monica (Courteney Cox) has both a bad head cold and an enormous yearning for his body, and Joey (Matt LeBlanc) picks the wrong time to be generous. ~ Rovi

Monica (Courteney Cox) is turned off by Chandler's (Matthew Perry) phony "work laugh," figuring that anyone who has to work that hard to pretend that he thinks something is funny is nothing more than a suck-up at the office. Meanwhile, Rachel (Jennifer Aniston) pretends that she knows nothing about Monica and Chandler's relationship. And Ross (David Schwimmer) tries to console himself over the impending marriage of his ex-wife Emily by going out with the annoying Janice (Maggie Wheeler) -- who by now is less annoying than annoyed. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

The game of catch between Ross (David Schwimmer) and Joey (Matt LeBlanc) bids fair to go on forever -- or at least until one of them drops the ball. Make that "forever and a day" when Monica (Courteney Cox) joins the game. Meanwhile, Gary (Michael Rapaport) prepares to ask Phoebe (Lisa Kudrow) to move in with him, provoking a typical two-pronged response. And Rachel (Jennifer Aniston) has trouble unloading her very expensive -- and very nasty -- Sphinx cat. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

When Joey (Matt LeBlanc) finds the keys to an expensive Porsche at Central Perk, he thinks it's a good omen -- and as usual, he begins putting the cart before the horse (or in this case, the Porsche) in a ridiculous fashion. In other developments, Monica (Courteney Cox) and Chandler (Matthew Perry) are finagled into babysitting for Phoebe's (Lisa Kudrow) triplets, a night of terror which ends with Chandler swallowing a toy. And Ross (David Schwimmer) and Rachel (Jennifer Aniston) run into a legal snag as they endeavor to annul their quickie Las Vegas marriage. ~ Rovi

Emily (Helen Baxendale) continues to insist that Ross (David Schwimmer) divest himself of all memories of his past. Joey (Matt LeBlanc) is queasy over the notion that Monica and Chandler (Matthew Perry) are making out in his apartment. Phoebe (Lisa Kudrow) is upset over a gift from her mother. And Monica (Courteney Cox) and Rachel (Jennifer Aniston) think they've spotted Bigfoot in the apartment building. George Newbern makes his first series appearance as Danny. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Several months' worth of a difficult pregnancy may transform the vegetarian Phoebe (Lisa Kudrow) into a voracious meat eater; somehow this forces Joey to become a temporary vegetarian. More apropos to the title of this episode, Rachel (Jennifer Aniston) throws a fake farewell party for Emily (Helen Baxendale). It's all part of Rachel's scheme to see her dream boy Joshua (Tate Donovan) outside the workplace. Love that cheerleader outfit! ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi