All the Times the Friends Cast Broke that Were Kept in the Show

We can't blame them for breaking! Welcome to MsMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the moments even the “Friends” cast thought a scene couldn’t BE any funnier, and the proof is in the take that aired. Our countdown includes moments from episodes “The One With the Worst Best Man Ever”, The One With the 'Cuffs”, “The One With Joey's Bag” and more! Did you notice any other time that the cast broke during an episode? Let us know in the comments.
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[@MsMojo]

Did you notice any other time that the cast broke during an episode? Let us know below, and be sure to also check out our video of the Top 10 Times Matthew Perry Broke the Friends Cast: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKOzhnWXfppoiMUsi=6RZ-WOyAVz_F1J28

[@ilegarmichael5]

It’s in the bloopers….”you’ll never guess what Joey has…”

[@zacharycosta2116]

#WeMissYouMatthewPerry

[@ruthcarter8895]

😊😊😊

[@lbskcwb]

S3 E14 - Joey is trying to hide from Ginger behind the coats, in Central Perk, and David can't hold the smile. It's hilarious 😂😂😂

[@darrenyukihiro]

In "The One With Monica's Boots", Phoebe tries to get Ross to get her Sting concert tickets by singing "Ross can". In the background, you can see Monica and Rachel smiling and laughing at her performance.

[@tmoore4075]

The fact Matthew Perry kept as straight of a face as he did when he smacked himself with the file cabinet drawer is amazing. Totally in character.

[@larntern]

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[@LoveMarshieCharlie]

Yessss I was always shocked to hear that this was not scripted, I bet it really hurt but he knew it was SO funny that he knew he had to keep going-- if he laughed then Jennifer would have broken too (she was always cute at hiding her laughter with her hands) and they wouldn't have been able to use the scene. This and Ross handing Chandler the lamp are my very favorite unscripted moments that were kept in the show!

[@ctgctg1]

Priceless.😂😂

[@KatMusic2009]

@@LoveMarshieCharlie not sure I believe that wasn't 'scripted' tbh. Surely, that was why the character was handcuffed to the filing cabinet in the first place. Plus they would have rehearsed the scene! The only way it wasn't planned would be that it happened in rehearsal, and was kept in!

[@yleniaromoli6848]

He was great❤ i love him ❤

[@EricAriel5]

Jennifer I believe was the one the broke the easiest into laughing during scenes.

[@samkelomambisa1897]

You're correct. I've observed her laugh many times. Whilst I haven't really noticed the others, maybe once here and there.

[@mikerickard2434]

Hers were a bit more subtle. Lisa Kudrow seems to have busted into hysterical laughter the most, based on the bloopers I’ve watched. They’re so funny.

[@eolsunder]

yea you can see her when they are throwing water at Joey, when Matt does it, she kind of looks at the camera i'm thinking to go "is this part of the scene?" and then laughs after. 1:19

[@trinaq]

I love how close the core six cast members were, both on and offscreen, to the point that they insisted that they be paid exactly the same salary per episode.

[@DateMike22]

Yes in the final season correct.

[@174inc6]

​@@DateMike22 *second

[@taylorscott4174]

@@DateMike22nope they did that early on

[@MrRobarino]

@@DateMike22 They were all paid the same from season 2 onward. Google is free, check your facts.

[@marybratton5514]

That’s David Schwimmer’s idea

[@aileenmccarthy8660]

Matthew Perry was pure comedic gold, he will be missed

[@mendyred7842]

Yeah He's a genius

[@JefferyWaybright]

Agree 💯💯💯👍👍👍 A comedic genius!! I miss him so much! 😢😢😢💔💔💔 I can't watch "Friends" the same way anymore. 😢😢😢

[@erinsbooks]

When Matthew Perry said, "Oh, I'm sorry, we don't have your sheep, you also see Lisa Kudrow laughing. I think that's also my favorite line from him.

[@ordenax]

It's the Newton one for me

[@johnrussellpelt9091]

I imagine that occasionally Chandler's quips would garner a laugh irl. It'd be weird if they made no reaction all the time.

[@Chimchimchu]

@@ordenax Those are good ones. I also like the line, "I can handle it. Handle is my middle name. Actually, it's the middle part of my first name."

[@joemckim1183]

It makes sense that they keep them in the show sometimes. If someone says something funny in real life its going to make people laugh also.

[@freedomfighter313]

Or, prompted by Ross....the way Phoebe tells Rachel "you look so good"....when she sees her in the pink bridesmaid's dress) .....😂😂😂

[@DateMike22]

It's always hilarious when actors break character and they keep it in the show, movie, etc 😂. RIP Matthew Perry 😢💔🕊️🌹🙏🏼. We'll miss and love you forever Chandler Bing ❤️.

[@trinaq]

Agreed, Matthew Perry may be gone, but his legacy will reign on forever! 😇💔

[@AlzPam]

Or Miss Chanandler Bong!

[@teslagrooms1165]

When Chandler says "I'm sorry, we don't have your sheep" it looks like Matthew Perry's looking over at the audience and is relieved they laughed.

[@Masterfighterx]

As Jennifer mentioned, it was like his life depended on a laugh.

[@wiebkke]

That’s probably what he did. He felt so insecure whenever others wouldn’t laugh at his jokes or bloopers :/ makes you really sad to think about that.

[@batgurrl]

This is actually the first Friends list I watched since his passing, these are hilarious but it’s sill bittersweet. Rest In Peace Matthew Perry💕

[@bluesorbliss4331]

Matthew, every time someone laughs at your scenes, may it reach you as a blessing and your soul rejoice in heaven. Rest easy good Sir. 🕊️

[@nnnnnnnnnnn7292]

Our gratitude and fond memories are actually our prayers. He is probably one of the most loved people to have ever walked the Earth (and I am very serious). We all pray for him every time we talk or even think about him.. ❤❤❤

[@BriGuyIT]

"This was your first home, full of love and laughter, and thanks to rent control it was a friggin' STEAL!" 🤣😥

[@heidiquast4667]

I know Matthew Perry wanted to be remembered as someone who helped others first, not for his role as Chandler Bing. But I would argue that he helped people as Chandler and as Matthew. Making people laugh, helping them to decompress after a myriad of reasons for having had a bad day, is a gift. As was his ability to be relatable and humble and funny while bearing his soul. He will be remembered as a gift to the world who went back to the universe at the pinnacle of this life.

[@thenightporter]

Every minute of every day, there is someone in this world that is feeling sad/down/depressed and will watch a Friends episode on TV/streaming, or, like me, choose a DVD disc from all 10 seasons to watch to laugh and get our minds off of our troubles; sometines we'll pick a favorite -- usually it is one where we know Chandler has a great line ("what kind of scary ass clowns came to your birthday parties"/"was that place THE SUN?" /"yes, they do move them over when they measure you -- in PRISON!"

[@nnnnnnnnnnn7292]

​@@thenightporter Agreed! I also rewatch Friends for helping with depression. And love Matthew to bits. He was a tormented soul, a son of narcissistic parents, and almost became one himself. But he fought it, grew in his soul, overgrown the pain. He is a hero actually. Very few people are capable of facing the inner demons and holding on to the Sun. ☀️

[@rebecca8525]

Very true. I forget whether it was Perry or another cast member who was walking down the street a few days after 9/11 and a complete stranger hugged them, saying, "Watching Friends made me laugh for the first time after the terrorist attacks."

[@MsYeiri]

Jen's reaction when "Ross" falls down the stairs is priceless!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@sweetlife031]

… and David Schwimmer and Cole Sprouse broke character at the ending and that was left in, too 😀

[@Sacred_Heart333]

In case some do not know: That was an actual REAL prank orchestrated via one of the producers. They did not let her in on it as they wanted an authentic reaction from her. Abundant Blessings✨🙏🏾✨

[@AymaraNAilenN]

They even muted “david “ said by her.

[@arjunsingh68112]

@@AymaraNAilenN it was supposed to be edited and replaced by the name ross but atleast in netflix take it was completely muted.

[@aleorozco1994]

@@sweetlife031that ending wasn’t on purpose

[@tudorjason]

The many times Aniston broke always seemed appropriate for the situation to me

[@chiquicozzarelli16]

Yeah. That’s why they were kept.

[@ritasnow8319]

@@chiquicozzarelli16, she isn't the one making anyone laugh, though. The others carried that show.

[@chiquicozzarelli16]

@@ritasnow8319 I never said she was making them laugh. She broke character many times but as the moment of the laugh fitted accordingly to the situations her laughs were kept as of the scenes

[@broadwaybaby243]

I'm surprised that the "blue blazer black" scene wasn't on here! They kept going after Matthew Perry messed up his line but when Monica says "you're stupid" you can tell she's trying so hard no to laugh.

[@socalamvs5971]

That’s a really good point. How is that not on here?! Matthew Perry messed up the line and Jennifer and Courtney ran with it.

[@nnnnnnnnnnn7292]

I didn't get it to be honest. 😅

[@rebecca8525]

I think it's because the line was about a businessman who later became the 45th president of the United States, and Mojo avoided mentioning his name so the comments wouldn't turn into a political dumpster fire.

[@fernandaabreu5625]

@@nnnnnnnnnnn7292 If I recall correctly, Matthew Perry was supposed to say "get my blue blazer back" but messed up saying black instead of back, yet the scene continued anyway and Courtney made fun of him saying "you're stupid", and it kept in the scene was if it was scripted. Something like that.

[@nnnnnnnnnnn7292]

@@fernandaabreu5625 Thank you! Now it makes sense. But what is so funny about it that a lot of people consider it to be iconic?

[@lauraodenwaldt8545]

Man! Two weeks ago I wouldn’t have been able to watch this without bursting into tears(don’t get me wrong, it’s still very very sad) but I’m able to watch this and enjoy our Chandler!!❤

[@PaulaCollins-wc1hn]

All of us

[@lorrainedsouza443]

Yes, he lives on in our hearts!

[@trinaq]

You can tell how much the cast enjoyed working together, based on how they good naturedly tease each other.

[@ferrer985]

oh man there really is no other show that can make me so joyous as Friends. Call me old fashion or narrow minded, I don't care. The chemistry of that cast is just unparalleled. Can't wait to share this pearl of a cultural treasure with my kids

[@oliversherman2414]

The fact that Mathew Perry was able to keep a straight face telling many of his jokes is amazing. RIP Mathew Perry

[@superz3ro1]

Especially in the midst of the audience laughing, and sometimes other cast members. Matthew Perry was amazing. Rest peacefully, God bless Matthew Perry and his family and friends.

[@oliversherman2414]

@@superz3ro1 Indeed

[@aeh5109]

The grabbing the lamp was so random that it was hilarious

[@alva--._..l-._.-l.._.--]

The Phoebe and the bagpipes sing along one is my absolutely favourite. I always laugh like crazy watching that!🤣🤣🤣

[@rebecca8525]

I always suspected that part was unscripted.

[@josephaaron4985]

Friends is that one show where you can watch it a million times and there's still some scenes you just die laughing❤

[@jolenecollard9068]

I was watching friends every night even before Matthew Perry died.and even though I know that he’s gone, it doesn’t feel like he is when I’m watching. His comedic timeline on Friends was amazing. And his legacy still lives on. Watching him on Friends after all these years still feels like he is still here. This show is amazing, no matter how many times I watch it, it’s always funny.

[@user-lv5zz7wv6l]

I had no idea chandlers line “we don’t have your sheep” was unscripted

[@ImogenePrivett]

There were quite a lot of add-libs from Matty and if you go back and re-watch many of the episodes you’ll see Jen losing it the most His comedic genius was nothing short of amazing and brilliant. RIP Matty You’ll be missed so much and we loved you more than words can express. Your wardrobe assistant through the decades..

[@PerfectlyImperfect93]

Lmao this is mostly Jennifer Aniston 😂❤

[@jpblack2148]

Just rename this video "and then Jennifer Anniston started laughing"

[@R.isabela]

He gave us so much, he fought for others who were addicts and he was immensely talented, born for comedy. We love him xx

[@JoanneGoldsworthy]

Best sitcom ever…RIP Matty 🕊️💔😢

[@tasos0140]

Season 3 , episode 22, "The one with the screamer". Lisa Kudrow jump scared then laughing with Ben Stiller fiercely shouting: "MAN !!!" as he leaves at the end of the episode, after he's caught by everyone yelling at the duck.

[@xIronPonyx]

RIP Matthew Perry, thanks for everything! 😞

[@JCBluenote24]

The one I always remember was ad-libbed was Joey's "Blue Blazer Black."

[@TheLadyEmerald809]

im in tears laughing literally EVERY time i see rachels reaction to the prank 🤣

[@brownie62]

Alternative title: “All the times Jennifer Aniston cracked up in Friends”

[@averyvincent1868]

Near the end of "The One With the Embryos," Phoebe declares happily that the fertility treatment worked, and she's pregnant. Giovanni Ribisi, as her brother Frank, shouts in joy: "MY SISTER'S GONNA HAVE MY BABY!!" You can see Jennifer Aniston completely lose it and start laughing at this line.

[@benbarry1983]

yeah it’s actually a shot on her cracking up which i caught this time around watching the series ( 100th time maybe?) lol

[@davidslife989]

LOVE the bagpipes clip! I didn't know that the prank with David and a Sprouse twin was Jen's actually reaction I've always thought it was REALLY GREAT acting. Interestingly enough with Matthew getting hit in the head with the filing cabinet, I always feel his pain. It SURE is a great way to get a concussion! Could Chandler BE any more concussed by a filing cabinet?

[@johnnyr6391]

Missed the one when Ross suddenly screams, "I DONT CARE ABOUT THE STUPID BAND" Aniston couldn't keep a straight face in any of the takes so they had to do some camera angling and glue 2 scenes together, but you can see Aniston break out laughing before they cut her out.

[@leesashriber5097]

Best sitcom ever❣️ So hard to watch with Matty now in Heaven. 🕊️❤️🙏

[@rebecca8525]

I hope that Gunther is brewing him a latte in the eternal coffee shop in the afterlife.

[@JayDeeIsMyName]

0:19 I just love how the cameraman can't contain himself either; the camera is shaking.

[@davidslife989]

Thanks for pointing that out! NEVER noticed that.

[@stevencramsie9172]

I’m glad she mentioned the aspect ratio thing. The show was shot on 16:9 film, but the sides were cropped for the standard definition 4:3 televisions of the time. So the remastering of the show for today’s viewing means a lot of things on the sides that we were never meant to seen, now can be. That includes chuckling actors who thought they wouldn’t be seen, actor stand-ins, and crew members that had to be digitally removed

[@rebecca8525]

Awesome

[@sharonellis8776]

Friends is simply the best American sitcom ever ! I love all of the cast xx

[@DaniellaDG]

Ross giving the lamp to chandler took me out 😂😂😂😂😂

[@ckell72]

Best bloopers even kept in the show are hilarious. I have all ten seasons and in response to Mathew perry's demise and farewell, I have been rewatching the series. So many good times so many great laughs. Love you Matt, miss you my friend.

[@mkmom8473]

I think it's more true to life when they giggle at some of the things. If one of my friends played the bagpipes and another screeched to it I would be rolling on the floor laughing.

[@Golladan]

I agree. This list acts like people are supposed to be deadpan in the face of funny moments or something.

[@charlesmusicroom]

Love you Matthew Perry! Thank you for all the laughters that made me forget about the harsh side of life even for just a moment.

[@Dani-os8cf]

RIP Matthew Perry❤ His passing was truly hard to process

[@user-zq5jd7ee9n]

why? It happens to everyone. No one gets out alive.

[@jbennett87]

I don't care how many times y'all remix the same list, I'm going to watch every video 🤣🤣🤣

[@realmomgaming]

Same LOL

[@iamapokerface8992]

you all* the worst part is that the fcking host is talking nonstop

[@themr_wilson]

Perry's "Where" joke is layered: The set for Central Perk was already taken down before that empty apartment scene was shot

[@fernandaabreu5625]

Okay, after all these years that finally made sense, good comment, thanQ.

[@BeautifulSenorita]

It’s always Jennifer 😂

[@Atypical_leo]

This video should be called “All the times Jennifer Aniston breaks character in Friends”. I love this show so much! Rest in peace, beautiful soul Matthew Perry

[@Julie-sl8ul]

The one with Nestle Tollhouse Cookies!!! Phoebe/Lisa just about lost it when she said "Oh you Americans always butcher the French." 😂😂😂😂

[@adarshtiwari7970]

Few of us are alive through tough times because of you Matthew

[@Jygerthe2nd]

I remember one. It was the episode with Brad Pitt. In fact, he WAS the one who broke, at the sight of Joey in his "Thanksgiving pants". XD

[@KimiLynn]

Such a great show. ❤ R.I.P. Matthew Perry. 😔🙏

[@dg5175]

Something sweet about Matthew Perry being the one to have the last line on the show. RIP ❤

[@kitchen_elf_Nita]

My all time is the drawer incident and the Halloween pink bunny with Matthew. I love all of them but Perry was always my favorite friend. ❤ we'll miss you buddy.

[@rebecca8525]

Oh yes, the pink bunny! Hilarious!

[@abhisheksadhu411]

God I miss him already😢..He brought happiness to my darkest days...

[@alexwallar8608]

I love how 75% of these are Jennifer Aniston

[@alexthegreek11]

A 30 year old show and 19 years since the end and still be my fave comedy ever and one of my top 3❤❤❤

[@ricopimento]

4.12 The One With The Embryos - Giovanni Ribisi leans right into proclaiming "MY SISTER'S GONNA HAVE MY BABY!!!" immediately followed by a quick cut to Jen totally breaking.

[@themayhemofmadness7038]

How on earth did Jennifer Aniston make it through this series?!? LOL. She’s obviously the one that cracks the most.

[@tekkadagger]

The fact that Chandler said the first and the last line of this show. Perfection. Those were my friends, i grew with them, learned of them, and eventually lived what they lived. Now im older than them living things that never happened in the show. All i have to say is Thanks for being there for me, when i most need it.

[@Idonotwantayoutubehandle]

The bag pipe scene is the funniest.

[@nutrirebeccacoutinho]

Matthew Perry is so genius from the beginning to the end. Sad rewatching it now 😢

[@natekrieger5741]

Rest in Peace Matty!!

[@samuelcollantes1175]

Now i know not only Disney characters on Disneyland also break character from time to time, but also Friends characters as well, what a nice top! Have a happy thursday afternoon, Emely. Take care and God bless you. Greetings from Colombia to you as well

[@alfredvelazquez3306]

The prank on the stairway had me laughing so hard, I almost couldn't breathe...🤣🤣🤣

[@musicsavedme]

It seems poetic that Chandler sent the show off with one last silly comment ❤

[@FemmeFlowLiving]

Actually if one counts Lisa Kudrow was barely held it together multiple dozens of times across 10 seasons 😄

[@taradiane]

man, chandler was always my fave part of that show. so sad matthew's gone.

[@matthewmira3265]

1:19 Chandler: And you left the toilet seat up, you bastard! 7:14 Chandler: Would you please just 7:16 ….

[@user-lg5gs9oy8r]

Matthew Perry so took that scene 'And you left the toilet seat up, you bastard!!'😂😂😂 RIP Matthew, still a bit hard to watch Friends right now....

[@kelseyharkness-jones4074]

Brad Pitt broke at the very end of the episode he was in when Joey sat down to eat the turkey in Phoebe's maternity pants! 😂

[@11_Alina]

Thanks for this compilation❤🥺

[@juansilva2812]

That last one really hits hard after Perry's passing. 😭😭😭

[@JennyAmponsah]

This show means so much to me - it never fails to make me laugh or smile! The best sitcom in the world ever!

[@jessicacarter9988]

I love friends I can watch all day everyday and never get enough ❤

[@Whitneypyant]

Most of these are of Jennifer Aniston cracking up 😂

[@cookiesncream789]

I love how most of these are Jennifer Aniston 😂😂😂.

[@lagodifuoco313]

Anyone who says that they didn't like "Friends" never actually watched it.

[@GGTaino]

Jennifer always gives it away 💀

[@fithealthynhappy8860]

Jen did such a good job with her laughs that I always thought her covered laughs were a part of the skit until LeBlanc mentioned it in the friends reunion!

[@The_Nightsong]

RIP Matthew Perry ❤❤❤❤

[@YouGotsTheRabies]

5:21 Phoebe's plastic statue of Nipper the dog (you might recognize from the RCA logo) looks like an original. Those are worth some money.

[@gene7887]

Video really should be titled "All the Times Jennifer Aniston Broke on Friends and it was Kept in the Show"

[@FIFAHopper]

Matthew Perry asking where at the end was because they had already dismantled the Central Perk set - the coffeehouse literally no longer existed

[@ELmayberry]

Pivot.. Pivot.. Pivot... 🤣🤣

[@davidslife989]

SHUT UP! SHUT UP! SHUT UP! 😆😉

[@madelyntucker3132]

the fact that it’s always jen 😭

[@charlottesmith3166]

Hard to say goodbye ❤😢

[@nata3467]

Jennifer Aniston broke a lot - love it

[@karenarsenault8819]

Because Matthew Perry is genuinely a funny guy... the fact that he didn't think so was so sad... we miss you Matty, RIP!!

[@TellMeWhenImTellingLies]

Matthew was all of our Bing a lings.

[@simplyrachel_1]

Jennifer was always breaking character 😂

[@reubenbolarinde808]

Jen is always laughing

[@justafan6535]

Mathew Perry was considering making a movie about his life staring Zac Efron, I would love to see Zac's take on the cabinet.

[@georgegeorgiev3946]

So basically Anniston broke all the time

[@sanoop692]

The one with Rachel's other sister - Ross nearly drops Monica's precious plate

[@johnrussellpelt9091]

I remember the FRIENDS finale. While Perry's last line was nice, I remember the final camera pan showed the picture frame still on the keyhole, and expected to hear them realize that they left it and start discussing some zany way to get back into the apartment to fetch it. One last bit of antics from the gang 😂

[@alexperera7919]

thanks this was nice to watch :)

[@shadowmakerfps3853]

Chandler throwing the water was def improv. He was doing so much crazy hilarious shit on set