Friends

Joey becomes convinced that Phoebe is expecting a child and, wanting to spare her the prospect of raising a baby alone, puts forward a marriage proposal in the episode. Monica quickly intervenes and reveals that Phoebe is actually not pregnant.

The episode titled “The One with the Red Sweater” is a single instalment of the series, classified as a programme and falling under the episode genre. It centres on the familiar group of friends and their intertwining lives, delivering a slice of their everyday misadventures. In this particular story, Joey becomes convinced that Phoebe is expecting a baby. Acting on that belief, he decides to propose marriage to her, hoping to spare her the prospect of raising a child on her own. His well‑meaning plan is driven by the desire to protect Phoebe from the challenges of single parenthood, even though the premise rests on a mistaken assumption. Before Joey can follow through with his proposal, Monica steps in and promptly reveals the reality to him. She tells Joey that Phoebe isn’t pregnant, thereby clearing up the misunderstanding. Monica’s quick clarification brings the situation back to its true footing, preventing any further confusion or unnecessary commitments. The episode wraps up with the characters returning to their usual banter, having navigated yet another of the group’s occasional mix‑ups.