Things I Like: Richard Burke (Friends)

Richard Burke Friends sitcom Tom Selleck

Probably the longest running star cameo on the show, it’s hard to dislike Tom Selleck as Dr. Richard Burke.

Richard Burke with Monica Geller Friends sitcom Tom Selleck

He’s a childhood doctor of both Monica and Ross Geller and a personal friend of their father’s. So it gets really awkward when he actually decides to date Monica with that humongous age gap between them. Richard was a good guy, but that definitely was not a such a great move.

Richard Burke talking with his friend Jack Geller Friends sitcom Tom Selleck

I’m actually surprised Jack Geller actually took the whole relationship better than I expected.

Richard Burke in Monica's bedroom Friends sitcom Tom Selleck

To be fair, he was one of Monica’s most loyal boyfriends. But she decides to break up with him when he’s adamant about not having another child because he had been there and done that and has grandchildren.

Richard Burke reunites with Monica Geller at the movie rental store Friends sitcom Tom Selleck

Eventually, he sees her again after the break up and they rekindle the romance a little but the whole situation reverts back to the same problem.

Richard Burke sees Chandler Bing engaged to Monica Geller Friends sitcom Tom Selleck

He enters the story once again when Chandler is about to marry Monica. And he makes it clear to Chandler that he still has feelings for her. But ultimately, he loses the fight for Monica’s heart.

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  1. Theresa's avatar Theresa says:

    He was one of my favorites too.

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