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'Friends' and Lovers

Feeling nostalgic about the May 6 ''Friends'' finale? Then look back with us at the Central Perk gang's 12 most memorable lovers, including Tom Selleck, Julia Roberts, and Brooke Shields

By Liane Bonin | Apr 02, 2004
Matthew Perry, Maggie Wheeler, ...
Tom Selleck, Courteney Cox, ...

Dr. Richard Burke

Tom Selleck

Dr. Richard Burke was a memorable ''Friends'' ex

DATED Monica

SEASONS 2, 3, and 6

DATING TYPE The Handsome Older Guy

THE LOVE STORY After Monica lands a catering job for family friend Dr. Burke, they fall in love. Unfortunately, Richard can't warm to a second go at fatherhood, a deal breaker for baby-hungry Monica. By the time Richard changes his mind, Chandler has taken his place.

FUN FACT In 1967, he appeared on ''The Dating Game.'' Courteney Cox was 3 at the time. Eww.

POST-''FRIENDS'' He was the frustrated dad on the CBS TV movie ''12 Mile Road.''

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