Friends

In the first of a two‑part episode, Chandler’s plans for a romantic proposal are thwarted when Richard reappears. Meanwhile, Joey inadvertently purchases a boat at an auction, adding further chaos to the day. The episode also features a guest appearance by Tom Selleck.

The One with the Proposal – Part One is a television programme presented as an episode of a larger series. It forms the first half of a two‑part storyline, positioning itself within the comedy genre and offering a self‑contained narrative that will continue into the following installment. In this segment, Chandler's carefully laid plans for a romantic proposal go awry when his former flame, Richard, unexpectedly reappears, throwing a wrench into the evening he’s been orchestrating. Meanwhile, Joey, oblivious to the true nature of the auction, ends up purchasing a boat, a mistake that adds a further layer of chaos to the night’s events. The resulting confusion turns the evening into a series of mishaps that threaten to derail Chandler's intentions. The episode also features a guest appearance by Tom Selleck, who joins the regular cast for this particular storyline. His involvement adds an extra point of interest, linking the central plotlines with his brief but notable presence on screen. Selleck's cameo provides a brief but memorable moment for fans of the actor. As the first part of the two‑part arc, the episode sets up several complications that are left unresolved, ensuring that viewers will need to tune in to the subsequent episode to see how Chandler's proposal and Joey's unexpected boat purchase are ultimately dealt with. These unresolved threads guarantee that the story will pick up in the second part, where the outcomes of both the proposal and the boat purchase will be addressed.