Friends season 6 episode 24 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

Chandler plans to propose to Monica at her favorite restaurant with expensive champagne, but the moment is spoiled when they run into her ex, Richard. At a charity event, Joey accidentally bids $20,000 on a sailboat, believing it's a guessing game. Ross faces scrutiny over his relationship with the much younger Elizabeth and ultimately breaks up with her after realizing their significant age gap. Richard later confesses to Monica that he still loves her, complicating Chandler's proposal plans.

Full Episode S06E24 Recap

### Engagement Ring Admiration - Monica admires an engagement ring, leading to a discussion about Chandler's planned proposal at her favorite restaurant with expensive champagne. ### Planning the Proposal - Chandler reveals his proposal plan to Monica's favorite restaurant with her favorite champagne. - Friends tease Chandler about potential mishaps. - Ross joins, and Phoebe humorously pretends the ring is missing. ### Charity Event Invitation - Rachel invites friends to a charity event; Monica and Chandler decline due to their dinner plans. - Joey, Phoebe, and Ross agree to attend the event. ### Ross's Relationship with Elizabeth - Friends question Ross about the seriousness and future of his relationship with much younger Elizabeth. ### The Silent Auction Misunderstanding - At the charity event, Joey mistakenly believes a silent auction is a guessing game and "wins" a sailboat with a $20,000 bid he can't afford. ### Chandler's Failed Proposal Attempt - Chandler's proposal plan is thwarted when they unexpectedly run into Monica's ex, Richard, at the restaurant. ### Richard's Declaration - Richard visits Monica at her restaurant to confess that he still loves her. ### Ross and Elizabeth's Breakup - Ross breaks up with Elizabeth, realizing the significant age and maturity gap. - Elizabeth retaliates with a water balloon, confirming Ross's decision. ### Joey's Boat Dilemma - Joey struggles to resolve his accidental $20,000 sailboat win. - He ultimately decides to keep the boat, renaming it "The Mr. Bowmont". ### Chandler's Misdirection Strategy - To divert Monica from suspecting the failed proposal, Chandler pretends to be against marriage, leaving Monica confused.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was Chandler's plan for proposing to Monica?

Chandler planned to propose at Monica's favorite restaurant with her favorite expensive champagne.

Who invited the friends to a charity event?

Rachel invited the friends to a charity event.

What was the nature of Ross's relationship with Elizabeth?

Ross's relationship with Elizabeth was questioned due to their age difference and its future prospects.

How did Joey mistakenly win a sailboat?

Joey mistakenly thought a silent auction was a guessing game and bid $20,000 on a sailboat.

Why did Chandler's proposal plan fail?

Chandler's proposal plan failed because they unexpectedly encountered Monica's ex, Richard, at the restaurant.

What did Richard confess to Monica at her restaurant?

Richard confessed to Monica that he still loved her.

Why did Ross decide to break up with Elizabeth?

Ross broke up with Elizabeth due to their age and maturity differences, and her immaturity was confirmed by her water balloon retaliation.

What decision did Joey make about the sailboat?

Joey decided to keep the sailboat and renamed it "The Mr. Bowmont".

How did Chandler divert Monica from suspecting the proposal?

Chandler pretended to be against marriage to throw Monica off from suspecting the failed proposal attempt.

Who was involved in the water balloon fight?

Elizabeth and Ross were involved in a water balloon fight.

Friends season 6 episode 24

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