In this episode, Jules (Courteney Cox) sees a therapist named Glenn (Jennifer Aniston) in order to relieve the stresses of her issues.
Meanwhile, Bobby (Brian Van Holt) is troubled with the reality of Grayson's (Josh Hopkins) relationship with Jules, and Travis (Dan Byrd) prepares for college.
Lawrence felt that her appearance marked a transition in viewership opinions on the show, and opined that the series had precluded from its original concept.
To help with the stresses of her various issues – understanding her new relationship with Grayson, dealing with Travis leaving for college, and trying to fit Bobby into her life – Jules (Courteney Cox) has started to see a new therapist, Glenn (Jennifer Aniston).
Laurie (Busy Philipps) bets Travis (Dan Byrd) twenty dollars that she can stay awake longer than him.
"[3] Lawrence confirmed her appearance in July 2010 and revealed that Aniston attained the role of Bonnie, the psychiatrist for Jules.
Aniston had previously worked with Courteney Cox in the American sitcom Friends, and again on the serial drama Dirt.
"[4] He added: "It starts and ends with Courteney and Jennifer being really great friends and excited to work together again—especially doing comedy together.
"[4] Bill Lawrence expressed that he hoped that Aniston's guest appearance would mark a turning point in viewership opinions, and felt that the show had distanced itself from its original concept.
"[4] Jennifer Aniston guest-starred as a kooky, sage-burning life coach with anger-management issues and a dog that she treated like a child.
"[5] Kevin Fallon of The Atlantic echoed synonymous thoughts, and felt that Aniston's performance reminded the audience of her star power.
Fallon wrote: "Aniston's performance was delightfully weird and offbeat—and comedically sharp, a welcome change from the generic and bland film roles she's played in the years since Friends ended.
Last night's performance spotlighted her gifts as a character actress—and served as a frustrating reminder of what we've been missing since she has [all but] abandoned that niche of acting.
"[9] Hollywood Life journalist Laura Schreffler was not as enthusiastic as the general consensus, avouching that Aniston's guest appearance was overhyped and a "glorified cameo".