Malcolm

Malcolm
Name	Malcolm
Nicknames	J. Crew Guy
Gender	Male
Relatives	Ursula Buffay (ex-girlfriend) Phoebe Buffay (ex-girlfriend)
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Episode	"The One With The Jam"
Number of episodes	1
Portrayed by	David Arquette

Malcolm is Ursula's stalker in "The One With The Jam", portrayed by David Arquette.

Malcolm meets Phoebe shortly after mistaking her for Ursula and consequently beginning to stalk her, appearing to be embarrassed when she confronts him and informs him that she is Ursula's twin sister. It quickly becomes clear that Malcolm has an unhealthy obsession with Ursula which is making him "love drunk," but Phoebe seemingly helps him get over this and starts dating him - until she learns that he actually isn't cured of his obsession after all and is still stalking Ursula. Phoebe ends it with Malcolm because it is too weird but offers to help him get over Ursula. She even suggests that he stalk her for a while - which he immediately does.

Although Ursula made further appearances in the show, Malcolm was never seen again after this episode. From this it is safe to assume that Malcolm eventually did get over his obsession with Ursula and stop stalking her.

Quick Answers

What role does David Arquette play in 'The One With The Jam'?

David Arquette portrays Malcolm in 'The One With The Jam', a character who is an ex-boyfriend of Ursula and mistakenly stalks Phoebe. He is distinguished as the initial man to date both Phoebe and Ursula.

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How does Malcolm's obsession with Ursula affect his relationship with Phoebe?

Malcolm's unhealthy obsession with Ursula strains his relationship with Phoebe. He mistakenly stalks Phoebe, thinking she's Ursula. They begin dating as Phoebe attempts to help him overcome his obsession. The relationship ends when Phoebe learns Malcolm is still stalking Ursula, though she continues to offer help in overcoming his obsession.

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How does Malcolm mistake Phoebe for Ursula?

Malcolm, after a relationship with Ursula, mistakenly stalks Phoebe, her twin sister. Despite Phoebe clarifying the confusion, Malcolm's obsession with Ursula persists, leading to a short-lived relationship with Phoebe. This relationship ends when Phoebe uncovers Malcolm's continued stalking of Ursula.

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What is the nature of Malcolm's relationship with Ursula?

Malcolm's relationship with Ursula was marked by an unhealthy obsession, leading him to stalk her and inadvertently, her twin sister Phoebe. He dated Phoebe briefly, but his continued fixation on Ursula led to their breakup. Despite this, Phoebe offered to assist him in overcoming his obsession.

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How does Phoebe help Malcolm get over his obsession with Ursula?

Phoebe assists Malcolm in overcoming his obsession with Ursula by dating him. Upon discovering he's still stalking Ursula, she ends the relationship. Nevertheless, she proposes to help him move on from Ursula, even suggesting he stalk her temporarily. It's inferred that Malcolm finally gets past his obsession with Ursula.

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Trivia

• Malcolm is portrayed by David Arquette, who was Courteney Cox's boyfriend by the time "The One With The Jam" aired, and they then married in 1999.
• He is the first guy to date both Phoebe and Ursula, the second being Eric. Both of them, when seeing Phoebe for the first time, mistake her for Ursula.
• Before Friends, Courteney Cox and David Arquette played in Scream, where they both met and started dating.