Friends star Matthew Perry reveals Julia Roberts' condition for guest starring in the series. The NBC sitcom ran for 10 seasons from 1994 to 2004, starring Perry as Chandler, Courteney Cox as Monica, David Schwimmer as Ross, Jennifer Aniston as Rachel, Matt LeBlanc as Joey, and Lisa Kudrow as Phoebe. The popular series enjoyed a massive effect on pop culture and has since found a second life on streaming, bringing a new generation into the fold. Due to its cultural impact and high ratings, Friends attracted many notable guest stars over the years.

Julia Roberts was an early Friends guest star, appearing in the season 2 two-parter, "The One After the Superbowl." That particular episode arc featured other notable guest stars including Jean-Claude Van Damme, Brooke Shields, and musician Chris Isaak. Roberts played a character named Susie Moss, who reconnects with Chandler after having gone to elementary school with him. Though Susie appears to...