The One Where Monica Gets a Roommate

Guest stars

John Allen Nelsonas Paul the Wine GuyClea Lewisas Franny

Cynthia Mannas The Waitress

Barry Heinsas The Guy in the Coffee House

Crew

James BurrowsDirector

David CraneWriter

Marta KauffmanWriter

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