James Michael Tyler Movies

Originally running 65 minutes (and later re-edited as two separate programs for syndication), the final episode of Friends finds Rachel (Jennifer Aniston) on the verge of leaving New York for her new job in Paris. Just before the big departure, stalwart "coffee guy" Gunther (James Michael Tyler) lets slip to Rachel that Ross (David Schwimmer) is still madly in love with her. Meanwhile, Mike (Paul Rudd) informs his new bride, Phoebe (Lisa Kudrow) -- already the mother of triplets -- that he'd like to start a family. And as Monica (Courteney Cox) and Chandler (Matthew Perry) prepare to move into their new Westchester home, adoptive birth mother Erica (Anna Faris) gives birth to twins. ~ All Movie Guide

In the conclusion of a two-part story, the gang's celebration of Valentine's Day is complicated by the presence of Rachel's kid sister Jill (Reese Witherspoon), who continues to be fascinated with Ross (David Schwimmer). Out of respect for Rachel (Jennifer Aniston), Ross agrees to break off his relationship with Jill -- unaware that the calculating sibling has a frightening capacity for revenge. Elsewhere, Phoebe (Lisa Kudrow) discovers that her twin sister, Ursula (also Lisa Kudrow), has become a movie star; unfortunately, they're the sort of films that are watched in dark rooms by old men wearing raincoats. And, per the episode's title, Chandler (Matthew Perry) confesses he hasn't been able to turn on the tears since childhood. ~ All Movie Guide

Whatever Joey's (Matt LeBlanc) shortcomings as a roommate, he was a prince among men compared to Chandler's (Matthew Perry) bizarre new roomie, Eddie (Adam Goldberg). Ordered to leave, Eddie agrees, then claims he's forgotten all about the agreement. Elsewhere, Joey has to adjust to the fact that his soap opera stardom -- and the commensurate hefty salary -- is a thing of the past. And after reading the self-empowerment book "Be Your Own Windkeeper," the girls feel that a "goddess meeting" is in order. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Tom Selleck returns as Dr. Richard Burke, ex-beau of the much-younger Monica (Courteney Cox). Chancing to meet Richard at the video store, Monica is determined to keep all future encounters on a platonic basis. Meanwhile, Rachel (Jennifer Aniston) girds up her courage to read The Shining (provided that Joey [Matt LeBlanc] can wade through Little Women). And Phoebe's (Lisa Kudrow) latest boyfriend favors shorts that are way, way too short. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Upset when her boss, Gunther (James Michael Tyler), suggests she needs more training, Rachel (Jennifer Aniston) quits her job. Elsewhere on the employment front, Joey (Matt LeBlanc) lands a job selling Christmas trees, leading Phoebe (Lisa Kudrow) to lend a hand despite a long-harbored hatred for those selfsame trees. And Ross (David Schwimmer) sells Brown Bird Cookies as penance for accidentally breaking a little girl's leg. Yes, that's comedian Shelley Berman, making his first series appearance as Mr. Kaplan Jr. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Chandler (Matthew Perry) and Ross (David Schwimmer) look forward to a reunion with their high-school chum Gandolf, aka "the party wizard." When Gandolf fails to show, the boys grimly vow to party on by themselves. Meanwhile, Rachel's (Jennifer Aniston) climb to the top is sidetracked by her boss, Joanna (Alison La Placa), and Monica (Courteney Cox) is given the opportunity to write a food-critic column -- which results in a conflict with two different people in her life. Oh, and did we mention the van with the flashing nipples? ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

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." ~ All Movie Guide

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. ~ All Movie Guide

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. ~ All Movie Guide

Chandler (Matthew Perry) and Monica (Courteney Cox) have a date on the anniversary of their relationship, but the event is spoiled by a blast from the past, courtesy of the gone-but-not-forgotten Janice. Meanwhile, Joey (Matt LeBlanc) must find somebody to pose as his "twin" in a medical study, so that he can raise money for some new publicity photos. And Rachel (Jennifer Aniston) and Phoebe (Lisa Kudrow) take classes in self-defense -- and are given a free demonstration in "Unagi." ~ All Movie Guide

In the conclusion of a two-part story, Joey (Matt LeBlanc) tells Chandler (Matthew Perry) that Janice (Maggie Wheeler) may still be in love with her ex-husband. Swallowing his pride, Chandler decides to allow Janice to make up her own mind. Elsewhere, little Ben makes an innocent statement of fact that gets both Rachel (Jennifer Aniston) and Monica (Courteney Cox) into trouble. And Phoebe (Lisa Kudrow) finds a new reason to be afraid of the dentist -- and it centers around a string of sudden deaths, the Ugly Naked Guy, and the Giant Poking Device of the title. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Did you hear the one about the two angry Friends? It goes like this: Chandler (Matthew Perry) claims authorship of the "party joke" that Ross (David Schwimmer) has gotten published in Playboy, leading to a major rift between the pair. Elsewhere, Monica (Courteney Cox) and Rachel (Jennifer Aniston) don't appreciate Phoebe's (Lisa Kudrow) casual criticism. And as for Joey (Matt LeBlanc), his recent run of unemployment comes to an end when he applies for a job at Central Park -- an event that "coffee guy" Gunther (James Michael Tyler) may have cause to regret. ~ All Movie Guide

Sexy but mercurial model Janine (Elle MacPherson) invites her roommate, Joey (Matt LeBlanc), to join her for Dick Clark's perennial "Rockin' New Year's Eve" gala -- slated to be taped several weeks before the big ball drops on Times Square. In a related incident, a dream long held by Ross (David Schwimmer) and Monica (Courteney Cox) is about to come true, leading to a state of euphoria that may be hazardous for both of them. This episode ends with one of Friends' obligatory "water cooler conversation" moments. ~ All Movie Guide