FRIENDS · CHARACTER
played by Tom Selleck
Richard Burke
26 episodes · drives 9 scenes · first seen The One Where Ross and Rachel...You Know
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Character DNA
genes over the scenes they driveawkward 18%social rule violation 18%tense 13%tender 12%confession 9%escalation 5%sad 5%pursuit 5%obsession 4%humiliation 3%avoidance 3%cheerful 3%
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Defining scenes
highest-gene scenes they driveThe One With the Proposal, Part 2 · Monica's ApartmentRichard Declares His Love
Richard tells Monica he still loves her and wants marriage and kids.
The One Where Joey Moves Out · Geller parents' homeRichard defends his relationship
Richard defends his relationship with Monica at the party.
The One Where Old Yeller Dies · Joey and Chandler's apartmentPhoebe's Movie Woes
Phoebe laments sad movie endings; Monica gives her It's a Wonderful Life; Richard plans to hang out with the guys.
The One With the Proposal, Part 1 · RestaurantRichard toasts at dinner
Richard makes an awkward toast at the dinner table, referencing poetry.
The One With the Proposal, Part 1 · Monica's restaurantRichard visits Monica at restaurant
Richard comes to Monica's restaurant and tells her he still loves her.
The One With the Chicken Pox · Monica and Rachel's apartmentRichard's west side obsession
Richard reveals his obsessive need to sleep on the west side of the bed.
The One Where Dr. Ramoray Dies · Monica and Rachel's apartment hallwayRoss and Richard awkward bathroom encounter
Ross and Richard have an awkward encounter in the hallway.
The One Where Dr. Ramoray Dies · Monica and Rachel's apartmentRoss and Richard awkward conversation
Ross and Richard have an awkward conversation while waiting.
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Episodes
26 appearances
S01E1224M viewersThe One With the Dozen Lasagnas
17 scenesJan 1995
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S02E1532.9M viewersThe One Where Ross and Rachel... You Know
17 scenesFeb 1996
S02E1631.1M viewersThe One Where Joey Moves Out
19 scenesFeb 1996
S02E1830.1M viewersThe One Where Dr. Ramoray Dies
20 scenesMar 1996
20
S02E2027.4M viewersThe One Where Old Yeller Dies
18 scenesApr 1996
S02E2326.1M viewersThe One With the Chicken Pox
19 scenesMay 1996
S02E2429M viewersThe One With Barry and Mindy's Wedding
19 scenesMay 1996
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S03E0126.76M viewersThe One With the Princess Leia Fantasy
14 scenesSep 1996
S03E0226.73M viewersThe One Where No One's Ready
21 scenesSep 1996
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S03E0325.23M viewersThe One With the Jam
18 scenesOct 1996
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S03E0623.27M viewersThe One With the Flashback
18 scenesOct 1996
13
S03E1328.03M viewersThe One Where Monica and Richard are Just Friends
18 scenesJan 1997
S03E1828.07M viewersThe One With the Hypnosis Tape
18 scenesMar 1997
S03E2024.36M viewersThe One With the Dollhouse
18 scenesApr 1997
23
S03E2324.17M viewersThe One With Ross's Thing
16 scenesMay 1997
S03E2423.07M viewersThe One With the Ultimate Fighting Champion
20 scenesMay 1997
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S04E0826.76M viewersThe One With Chandler in a Box
21 scenesNov 1997
17
S04E1723.22M viewersThe One With the Free Porn
19 scenesMar 1998
23
S05E2325.9M viewersThe One in Vegas, Part 1
18 scenesMay 1999
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S05E2425.9M viewersThe One in Vegas, Part 2
16 scenesMay 1999
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S06E1122.26M viewersThe One With the Apothecary Table
20 scenesJan 2000
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S06E2430.73M viewersThe One With the Proposal, Part 1
19 scenesMay 2000
25
S06E2530.73M viewersThe One With the Proposal, Part 2
14 scenesMay 2000
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S07E0227.93M viewersThe One With Rachel's Book
16 scenesOct 2000
14
S07E1422.4M viewersThe One Where They All Turn Thirty
16 scenesFeb 2001
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S09E0725.35M viewersThe One With Ross's Inappropriate Song
scenes pending
– scenesNov 2002