Name As Many FRIENDS Characters As Possible And We'll Reveal Which Of The 6 You're Most Like!
- by Karis James
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Whether you watched Friends during its original run, or you are watching it now on a streaming service, chances are you're hooked. Friends aired on NBC beginning in September 1994 and would continue for 10 seasons before ending in 2004. The theme song was played on radio stations everywhere, and even to this day is hard to get out of your head, especially the clapping. The success of the show was thanks to the great chemistry and hilarity of its cast. Throughout the 10 seasons, it was on, we saw the same main characters, played by the same actors. Though their living situations and dynamics changed it was easy to identify with a character.
This main cast often found themselves in awkward situations, or relationships with supporting characters, thanks to the talented writing team. At the time when the show aired, it was a big deal as a celebrity to have a cameo on the show. Celebrities like George Clooney, Julia Roberts, Bruce Willis, and Reese Witherspoon, all had cameos on the show, and that's just naming a few. There were also some supporting characters that even to this day will make your skin crawl due to their impact on a main character's storyline.
How well do you remember the supporting characters of Friends? Put your knowledge to the test. Pick the name of the character and we'll tell you which Friend you are.
Who is this character?
In Season 1 episode 2, we are introduced to this character. It is not the last time we see the character, it is the last time we see this actress. She was replaced by actress Jane Sibbett. Sibbett continued to play the character throughout the series.
Who is this from Season 3?
In Season 3 episode 3, David Arquette plays this character who begins to stalk one of the Friends, mistaking them for someone else. This Friend attempts to help this strange man overcome his obsession and ends up dating him until she realizes that he has not stopped stalking the person she was confused for.
Who is this unknowing trouble maker?
In Season 3 episode 15, this side character makes a critical impact to one of the ongoing storylines between a certain couple.The character works at a Xerox store and invites the guys to go to a club. Much happens from that point on, and if you're a true FRIENDS fan, you'll remember what we're talking about.
Who is this character?
Introduced in season 3, this character overhears a conversation between two of the Friends while he is eating at the Moondance Diner where Monica works. This character also helps to launch the successful career of one of the Friends.
Who is this roommate of a Friend?
Played by supermodel Elle McPherson, this character becomes the roommate of one of the Friends. This Friend chose her as a roommate solely on her looks. This character first appeared in Season 6, and was on 5 episodes in the same season.
Who is this funny character?
In Season 10 episode 9, audiences were introduced to this funny character played by actress Anna Faris. Her character appeared on a total of 4 episodes and played an important part in the lives of Friends.
Who is this sweet character?
In Season 7 episode 7 we were introduced to this character played by actress, Kristin Davis. Two of the Friends think that "cupid" is the reason that she has come along and would like to see her and they're Friend in a serious relationship.
Who was this surprise character?
In Season 2 episode 4, fans and the Friends were surprised to meet this character played by funny man Steve Zahn. Right before he makes his entrance, one of the Friends catches a stray pigeon inside a pot. His character is also an ice skater.
Who is this character from Season 8?
Sean Penn played the part of this character that appeared on two episodes of Friends in Season 8. We are first introduced to him when he attends a halloween party that Monica hosts. Things get awkward for one of the Friends during his characters two episode run.
Who is this loud character?
This recurring character is hard to forget and not in a good way. Like nails on a chalkboard her infamous voice, and laugh are not something that you can hear without cringing, as the Friends do most of the time. This character appeared throughout the series in a total of 19 episodes, beginning with Season 1.
Who is this sous-chef?
In Season 8 episode 5 we meet this handsome character. He is played by actor Kevin Rahm. He works under Monica as her sous-chef. She wants to fire him because he is a slow worker and lit her pastry chef on fire. However, another Friend tries to convince her not to.
Who is this character?
This character was recurring in Season 8, appearing on 7 episodes. She begins a relationship with one of the Friends. This ends when her character becomes uncomfortable with things between her boyfriend and his new roommate.
Who is this handsome character?
In Season 2 episode 15, audiences were introduced to this recurring character, played by legendary actor Tom Selleck. He is an ophthalmologist that begins a relationship with one of the Friends. This on again off again relationship was seen in 5 seasons.
Who did this actress play?
Actress Brooke Shields played this character in season 2, "The One After The Super Bowl, Part 1". She is obsessed with one of the Friends. She is mentally unstable and stalks the Friend. He soon realizes that she is a lunatic that is unable to separate fact vs fiction.
Who did this singer play?
Singer Chris Isaak had a cameo appearance in season 2. His character is in charge of scheduling acts to perform for the children's libraries in the city. Not knowing the content that will be performed, he booked one of the Friends to appear at one of the libraries.
Who did this award winning actress play?
Actress Julia Roberts guest starred in episode 13 of season 2. Her character is a makeup artist that is working on a sequel to the film Outbreak, in which Marcel the monkey is starring in. She was a classmate of one of the Friends in the 4th grade.
Who is this quirky character?
This character is first introduced in season 2 episode 17 and was in a total of 3 episodes. Adam Goldberg played the part of this unstable character. He would forget things that actually happened and replace them with dramatic, unreal events.
Who did this now famous actor and filmmaker play?
Jon Favreau appeared in season 3 of Friends. His character is a multi-millionaire computer genius. This character enjoys MMA fighting and dreams of being the Ultimate Fighting Champion. He appeared on a total of six episodes during the third season.
Who is this character?
Rebecca Romijn starred as this character in season 4 episode 6. Here character is extremely beautiful but lives in an a massively messy apartment. One of the Friends finds slices of ham and ink in her couch. Her character appeared on one episode.
Who did this former child star play?
In season 5 episode 15, we met this bully in a small package character played by Soleil Moon Frye. She loves to play-punch a lot and fails to realize how hard she actually hits. One of the Friends retaliates after getting punched by her, by kicking her ankle.
Who did this famous actress play?
Reese Witherspoon made her first of two cameo appearances on Friends in season 6 episode 13. Her character is a sibling of one of the Friends. She shows up after being cut off financially from their father. This character is mentioned in several episodes, though she was seen in only 2.
Who did this famous actress play?
In season 7 episode 15, Susan Sarandon guest starred as this character. Her character is an actress whose career on a particular show is coming to an end. She is being replaced by one of the Friends on this soap opera through a brain transplant.
Who did this beautiful man play?
Brad Pitt guest starred on episode 9 of season 8. He is invited to Thanksgiving dinner and is an old high school classmate of Ross, Rachel, and Monica. He spread a horrible rumor about Rachel in high school because she was mean to him.
Who did this actor play?
Jeff Goldblum starred in episode 15 of season 9. His character is a director and lead of a stage play that Joey auditions for. Joey does not do so well at his first audition and is given a second chance thanks to the producer thinking that he is "hot".
What character did this actress play?
In season 9 episode 10 actress Selma Blair played this character who has no idea about boundaries. She tells one of the Friends that she has a thing for him even though she is aware he is taken. She is extremely forward.
Who did this actor play?
In season 2 episode 23, Charlie Sheen guest starred as this character. He returned to New York during a two week leave from service. Unfortunately he comes down with chicken pox from one of the Friends, after he refuses to stay away from her because she is sick.
What screaming character did this actor play?
Ben Stiller played the part of this loud character in season 3 episode 22. The Friends go to see Joey in his play and Rachel brings this character as a date. Ross tries to tell Rachel that this character is aggressive and a bully.
Which recurring character is this?
Tate Donovan guest starred in 5 episodes of season 4 as this character. He is recently divorced and meets Rachel at Bloomingdale's where she is working. Rachel develops a crush for him and after some time they begin to date but it was short-lived.
Which character did this actor play?
Giovanni Ribisi played the part of this character who is the little brother of Phoebe. This character appeared in a total of 9 episodes. He had no idea that he had older half-sisters. He was introduced in season 2 episode 21.
What character did Kathleen Turner play?
This character also known as "Helena Handbasket" is Chandler's father. He has been mentioned several times in the series but appeared for the first time in season 7 episode 22. The character appeared in a total of four episodes, carrying over into the eight season.
Which character is this?
Introduced in season 7 episode 4, this character becomes an assistant to Rachel at Ralph Lauren following her new promotion. His character would go on to appear in 7 episodes of the season He is mentioned in two other episodes of the same season.
Which character is this?
Making her first appearance int the season 2 opener, this character was in charge of a dig that Ross was part of. The two began a relationship much to the chagrin of Rachel who was about to tell Ross how she felt about him until she saw them together.
Who is this one time boyfriend of Rachel?
Making his introduction in season 1 episode 7, "The One With The Blackout", this character stuck around for four episodes. He is Italian and his English is not so great. Rachel meets him while trying to find the owner of a cat in their building.
Who married Phoebe?
Paul Rudd guest starred on Friends. His character was in 17 episodes, beginning with episode 3 in season 9. Originally this character was not supposed to stick around so long. Rudd was so charming in this character that he ended up marrying Phoebe.
Who is this character?
In season 3 episode 20 this character made her first of three appearances on the show. Her character is the boss of Rachel at Bloomingdale's. She meets Chandler and is attracted to him but he soon finds her annoying. and handcuffed in her office.
Which of Joey's sisters is this?
In season 8 episode 10, we are introduced to one of Joey's seven sisters. She gets him to introduce her to Rachel under the guise that she is interested in fashion. However the truth is that she is pregnant and needs advice on telling big brother Joey.
Who was this character?
Played by actor Vincent Ventresca, this character appeared in two episodes. In season 1 episode 10 and season 2, also in episode 10. His character was described to the group by Monica and when he shows up to a New Year’s Party, he much different from what she said.
Who is this scientist?
First introduced in season 1, this character is called out by Phoebe while she is singing at Central Perk. His conversation with a fellow scientist disrupts her guitar playing. He tells her that they were talking about how beautiful she was. This character appeared in five episodes over multiple seasons.
Who did Christina Applegate play?
This character is mentioned in four episodes and appears in two. She is one of Rachel’s sisters. In one of these episodes she babysits for Ross and Rachel. She thinks that Emma is really named Ella. She becomes engaged to the father of her ex-boyfriend.
Who did Alec Baldwin play?
Alec Baldwin guest starred on two episodes of Friends in season 8. Phoebe runs into him several times and thinks that it must be the universe saying that he is her dream man. He is a constant ball of energy and gives strange compliments to everything, even brake lights.
Who did Winona Ryder play?
In episode 20 of season 7, we were introduced to this former college roommate of Rachel’s. They run into each other at Central Perk. Rachel then tells the gang how the two of them kissed in college after drinking too much.
Who did Dermot Mulroney play?
Making his first appearance in episode 11 of season 9. He had taken over for Rachel while she was on maternity leave. While she was out, he rearranged her office and has gotten close to her boss, making her worry about her job. This character was in three episodes.
Who is this character?
This character made her first appearance in season 2 episode 11. She is Rachel’s mother and appears in three episodes in the series. At one point she tried to invite herself to live with Rachel to help take care of Emma but luckily Ross stepped in.
Who did Aisha Tyler play?
First introduced in season 9 episode 20, this character was a fellow paleontology professor of Ross. She starts dating Joey but eventually realizes that she has nothing in common with him. She also develops feelings for Ross and they end up dating.
Who is this character?
Appearing in episode 11 of season 10, this character was a college classmate of Ross and Chandlers. The pair run into her at their college reunion. Chandler and Ross had made a pack back in school that they would not ask her out.
Which character did Bruce Willis play?
This character was on a total of three episodes, beginning with season 6 episode 21. He is the father of college student Elizabeth, that is dating Ross. He demands that Emily and Ross end their relationship or he will call the university.
Who is this character?
This character was introduced in episode 6 of season 5. While Monica and Rachel are in the storage area of their building they are startled in the dark by a unkempt, hairy, yeti. They fog the "yeti", who must cut his beard and hair to get rid of the smell.
Who is this adorable character?
First introduced in the 18th episode of season 3, this character appeared in six episodes during the series. Phoebe and the rest of the Friends are shocked to learn that she and Frank Jr. are married. Awkwardly the pair have no problem with excessive PDA.
Which character is this?
This character was a thorn in the side of fans that wanted Rachel and Ross together. She was first introduced in season 4, episode 14, as the niece of Rachel's boss. Ross asks her to marry him after the two had dated only six weeks.
Who is this?
This character is first introduced in the second episode of the series and appeared on six episodes. He is who Rachel was supposed to marry but she ran out of the wedding. He cheated on her with her maid of honor and best friend at the time.
