Episode 9: The One With The Birth Mother -

is the ninth episode of the tenth and final season of the hit sitcom Friends . Originally airing on January 8, 2004 , this pivotal episode was directed by series star David Schwimmer and written by Scott Silveri . It is best remembered for introducing Anna Faris as Erica, the birth mother who ultimately chooses Monica and Chandler to adopt her children . Plot Overview

The episode features three primary storylines that balance high-stakes emotion with classic physical comedy: Episode 9: The One With the Birth Mother

The One with the Birth Mother - Friends (Season 10, Episode 9) is the ninth episode of the tenth and