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The Proposal

‘The Proposal’

Season 8, Episode 22 -  Aired May 19, 2021

Geoff tells the JTP he is ready to propose to Erica, but like any good romantic comedy, a series of miscommunications and misunderstandings threaten to derail the joyous moment.

Quote from Murray

Murray: Who doesn't melt cheese on the cheeseburger?! He had it just sitting there on the tray with the fixin's! Like it was gherkins, Bevy! Gherkins!
Beverly: For God's sake, Murray, you yelled at him in front of his guests and then stormed out of the barbecue.
Murray: I did it for all of us!
Beverly: Well, you need to go over there and make it better.
Murray: You know what would make it better, Bevy? When your patty is sizzling on the grill, you put a little cheese on it. You know, they come in slices now.
Beverly: Go! And don't say anything about the engagement. It's a secret. Put your child's happiness above your own.

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Quote from Beverly

Beverly: Geoff, Erica never said she didn't want you to propose. It was all just a huge misunderstanding.
Geoff: So, you're saying...
Beverly: My Geoffrey. [gets down on one knee] Sweet fruit of one of my dearest friend's loins...
Linda Schwartz: Aww.
Beverly: ...will you please take this ring and propose to my baby girl and make me the happiest mama in the world?
Geoff: Yes. Yes! Oh, my God, yes! [cheers and applause]

Quote from Geoff

Geoff: Beautiful.
Erica: Sure, the ocean. It has a lot of fans.
Geoff: I'm not talking about where I am. I'm talking about who I'm with.
Erica: I'm sorry. I thought this weekend was gonna be just us. You know, special.
Geoff: Well, I think it still can be.
[Geoff gets down on one knee and holds up the engagement ring]
Erica: Oh, my God, really?
Geoff: Yeah, really.
Erica: I-I don't even know what to do or say. I... Should I kneel, too?
Geoff: You're perfect. I got this.
Erica: Yeah, you do.
Geoff: When I first had a crush on you, I was just an anxious ball of nerves who could barely say a word. But now, I know exactly what I want.
Erica: Is it me? Please say that it's me.
Geoff: Erica Goldberg... will you marry me?
Erica: Oh, hell, yes!
[After Geoff and Erica kiss, they realize they're surrounded by their families and friends]
Beverly: In our defense, we're so happy for you! [all cheer]
Adult Adam: [v.o.] It had been a crazy year for Erica and Geoff, but in the end, it was all worth it, and it seemed only fitting that they got to share the occasion with pretty much everyone they knew.

Quote from Adam

Adult Adam: [v.o.] Back in the '80s, the romcom was king. From Splash to Romancing the Stone, I loved 'em all. But my girlfriend Brea? Not so much.
Adam: Pretty in Pink?
Brea: Yeah, everybody loves movies where the rich guy gets the girl.
Adam: Some Kind of Wonderful?
Brea: Some kind of bummer.
Adam: Broadcast News?
Brea: "News"? Do you hear yourself?

Quote from Murray

Murray: Pick a damn movie already! And no swords, wizards, Robin Williams, or babies.
Adam: How do you not love romcoms?
Brea: They're just so fake. Real life doesn't happen that way.
Adam: But it does. That's what makes them so delightfully relatable.
Murray: I honestly hope I die in this chair.
Brea: It's so weird that I'm used to that.

Quote from Barry

Adam: Brea, romcoms are all around us. Like these two. First, they're high school sweethearts. Then, they hilariously split... almost forever. Now, they're so in love, they barely even know we're here. Romcom.
Brea: Romcoms are just silly stories with misunderstandings that could easily be explained by one character saying one sentence.
Adam: Which is awesome. Like, in this one, Julia Roberts fills a guy's car with fish 'cause she thinks he's cheating. But really, he's just hanging with his sister.
Brea: I know Mystic Pizza.
Barry: [enters] We're ordering Mister Pizza? Yes!
Murray: Who said we're ordering pizza?
Barry: Brea. And I want a New York thin crust on top of a Chicago deep dish. Let those cities fight it out in my mouth.
Adam: See? Wildly idiotic misunderstandings in romcoms happen in real life, too.
Brea: Why don't we just watch "Meatballs"?
Barry: Meatballs! Now you're talkin'. I want six private balls.
Murray: You don't eat meatballs on their own! You need spaghetti or Chinese food!

Quote from Beverly

Beverly: Did I just hear someone mention meatballs? 'Cause I just gutted a salmon I'm about to parm.
Murray: Meatballs was the girl's idea.
Beverly: Wow, Brea, you've really become quite the comfortable guest.
Brea: I'm sorry?
Adam: Don't be. Watch this. Maybe we should watch Stakeout.
Barry: Yes! Bring a steak out. I want a rib eye, a tomahawk, and a porterhouse.
Murray: Makes sense to me. Triple Crown of beef.
Beverly: So, I guess we'll have fish, meatballs, and every cut of beef. Thanks, Brea.
Brea: I'm just here to watch a movie.
Adam: Like Hamburger Hill?
Barry: A hill of burgers? That'll be the perfect start to Brea's festival of meats!
Murray: Whatever works for ya, Bevy, but I would definitely chuck the fish and go with the meats like the girl says.
Beverly: Well, I guess Brea's beef banquet it is. [chuckles] Happy Thursday to me, Brea.

Quote from Barry

Adult Adam: [v.o.] It was May 19th, 1980-something, and Geoff had gathered his best friends for an important announcement.
Geoff: Okay, now that Erica and I are back together forever, I've decided I'm gonna ask for her hand.
Barry: Whoa, whoa, whoa. Geoffrey "Middle Name" Schwartz, are you saying what I think you're saying?
Geoff: It's often hard to know what you're thinking, so I hope so?
Matt: Bar, he's saying he's gonna propose to your sister.
Barry: I was mostly right! Yes! Oh! My God! [hugs Geoff] Erica's gonna get to do this all the time?
Geoff: I'm excited, too, Bar. Can I have my arms back for a sec so I can show you guys the ring?
Barry: Oh, my God. Before you do, just know I accept.
Andy: Accept what, exactly?
Barry: Best man. I mean, I didn't want to make it awkward for Geoff to single me out in front of all of you clearly lesser men.
Geoff: Actually, I was hoping you guys could all be my best men.
Barry: Fine, but I think it'll be clear to everyone who's the best co-best man.

Quote from Barry

Geoff: Now, I was hoping one of you could hold onto the ring for me. Matt Bradley, you're the most dependable guy I know, so it would mean everything to me...
Barry: Say no more! My hiding skills are legendary.
Geoff: I don't want you to hide it. I just want you to keep it safe.
Barry: Don't need all the boring details.
Naked Rob: You mean the details that are super important.
Geoff: Like, where the hell is the ring that was just in your hand?
Barry: I put it in my pocket, which has a hole in it, and now it's down by my shoe... where it's safe.
Geoff: Yeah, Bar, I want the ring back.
Barry: Never! I mean, not never, but after I hide it successfully. I'm off to the secret location. [limps away]

Quote from Beverly

Adult Adam: [v.o.] Not surprisingly, my mom sensed something was up.
Beverly: [gasps] Geoff and Erica! Aah! [giggles]
Erica: What's happening in here?
Beverly: Just doing my jazzercise.
Erica: In Barry's room? With no music?
Beverly: Silent jazzercise. It's for librarians and mimes.
Erica: Well, I'm glad to know you're part of a vibrant community.

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