Raymond e Companhia(1996)

1 - The Home

Frank and Marie return from a trip down to a retirement home in New Jersey when they tell the family that they plan on moving there. Everyone, besides Frank and Marie, is overjoyed fro hearing the news. Marie and Frank sell their own house to Robert and Amy for $26,000. On they day of their moving, however, Debra reveals some mixed feelings about their moving and doesnt feel right about it.

1 - Fun with Debra

Debra convinces Ray to let her join him on the golf course after she (once again) realizes that they dont have fun together anymore. Lets just say, it wasnt all fun.

1 - The Cult

Depressed that Marie and Debra cant seem to resolve their differences, Robert decides to join a support group that the family believes is a cult. After taking the feud between Marie and Debra very hard, Roberts cousin Gerard convinces him to attend a Pathway meeting – a group seeking the path to inner peace and unlocking ones potential. Although Robert is rejuvenated by his encounter with Pathway, the family is concerned its a cult and they convince Ray to go to a meeting to see what Roberts gotten himself into.

1 - The Angry Family

The Barones clash even more than usual in the sixth-season opener when they get a childs-eye view of all the bickering that goes on in the family. The fireworks begin when the whole gang attends an open house at first-grader Michaels school, during which the kids all read stories that theyve written themselves. Most of the students tell tall tales that are obviously fictional. But then Michael gets up and reads the title to his story, The Angry Family. The shocked Barones fear the worst---and for good reason---as Michael begins the saga of a clan that is constantly arguing.

1 - Italy (1)

When Marie surprises the family with the news that shes treating them all to a two-week vacation in Rome, everybody loves the idea – except Raymond. Its virtually impossible not to enjoy oneself in a country as beautiful as Italy; but, if anyone can manage it, Raymond can. Not willing to let his sour mood spoil it for the rest of the family, Debra, Frank, Marie, Robert and the kids go on their merry way and soak up the atmosphere, sights, smells and tastes of the city of love and try their best to ignore Ray. Meanwhile, Robert meets the girl of his dreams – shes stunningly beautiful, unbelievably sexy and works in a gelato shop.

1 - Boob Job

Debra is upset when she sees Rays giddy reaction to her friends recently acquired new and improved breasts. Anxious to find out whether or not Ray is content with her body as it is or if he would prefer it if she, too, made some minor enhancements to the upper region, Debra decides to conduct a little experiment to determine just how truly satisfied Ray is with her current physique.

1 - The Invasion

When Rays house is tented for termites, he moves his entire family into his parents house and gives Frank and Marie a taste of their own medicine. Maries initial excitement that “Raymond has come home!” quickly fades when the worlds greatest home intruders start to feel intruded upon. Sensing her in-laws growing frustration with the disturbance of their daily routine, Debra decides to have a little fun at their expense and “help them” like they always claim to be “helping her” — until she and Ray realize that once again, they just cant win the game.

1 - Ray's on TV

Ray is devastated when he discovers his family lied to him about his television debut on a sports chat show. When he gets a second chance to appear on the show, his family decides its time they gave him some pointers on how to correct his awkwardness with certain words. While Ray tries his best to remember his familys advice, his guest appearance turns out to be even more disastrous than the debut.

1 - Pilot

Debra is sick and tired of having Raymonds parents and his brother show up unannounced. With her birthday coming up they try not to get his parents and brother to come over.

2 - Not So Fast

When Ray and Debra visit Fank and Maries condo, they learn that the owners are going to kick them out. Marie and Frank move out. Robert and Amy are upset, but they let Frank and Marie live with them.

2 - Thank You Notes

Marie instantly tries to get the upper hand in her relationship with her new daughter-in-law when Amy and Robert return from their honeymoon, but Debra steps in, determined to stop Maries meddling once and for all, which horrifies the guys.

2 - Counseling

After arguing with Ray over his inability to help her with the housework, Debra becomes intrigued when their friends, Linda and Bernie, mention theyve been seeing a marriage counselor. Although Ray is completely against the idea, he quickly adopts a cooperative attitude when they meet the therapist, Pamela, who instantly takes a liking to Ray when he claims that hell do anything to make his marriage work. Frustrated by the session, Debra accuses Ray of acting phony during therapy. Marie intercedes and conducts a mock therapy session with them which leads to a breakthrough that leaves even Ray horrified.

2 - No Roll!

When Debra tells Ray that hes too selfish in bed and that she wants a little variety he goes out and buys an adults only board game to spice things up.

2 - Italy (2)

When Marie surprises the family with the news that shes treating them all to a two-week vacation in Rome, everybody loves the idea – except Raymond. Its virtually impossible not to enjoy oneself in a country as beautiful as Italy; but, if anyone can manage it, Raymond can. Not willing to let his sour mood spoil it for the rest of the family, Debra, Frank, Marie, Robert and the kids go on their merry way and soak up the atmosphere, sights, smells and tastes of the city of love and try their best to ignore Ray. Meanwhile, Robert meets the girl of his dreams – shes stunningly beautiful, unbelievably sexy and works in a gelato shop.

2 - The Can Opener

The whole family chooses sides when Ray and Debra fight over a newly acquired can opener.

2 - Driving Frank

After Frank has one accident too many, Debra decides that the kids cant ride with him anymore, which makes Raymond realize that his dad is getting older. Not only did Frank back into Roberts patrol car, but further investigation reveals that his drivers license is expired! Uncomfortable with the fact the hes not a safe driver anymore, Debra decides she doesnt want the kids in his car. But the most uncomfortable part for Ray is thinking about the fact that his parents are really getting older — and unsafe driving is only the beginning of the journey.

2 - Father Knows Least

Ray gets to use the active technique he and Debra learned in parenting class on his parents when their stubbornness goes too far. Ray doesnt realize how much hes mastered the technique learned in class until he uses his skills first on his parents and then on Ally, both with surprising results.

2 - I Love You

When newlywed friends make a public display of their affection, Debra wonders why reticent Raymond has trouble saying those three little words.

3 - Angry Sex

When Debra and Marie have a big fight, Ray is struck with worry when he thinks Debras anger will cause her to forget about their sex that night. But, it is the opposite when that anger causes a more intense night with sex. Ray really begins to enjoy it and realizes that the angrier Debra gets at Marie, the better sex they have. When Marie comes over to apologize, Ray makes up a chain of lies to both Marie and Debra so it doesnt ruin his plans.

3 - Home From School

When Michael stays home from school for two days in a row, Ray suspects he simply has homework he hasnt finished. While everyone in the family has an explanation for Michaels sudden aversion to school, Ray decides the tough love approach is the way to go – making Michael spend the day without television, games or comics. When Michael is forced to watch Ray work in his downstairs office, the sheer boredom leads him to finally confide why he doesnt want to return to class.

3 - Homework

When Allys teacher, Miss Purcell, overhears Ray commenting about the kids excessive workload, she invites Raymond to address the curriculum review board and gives him a mountain of material for review and evaluation. But when Raymond still hasnt touched the material the night before the review, and Debra refuses to bail him out, he goes to the one person he knows will help him with his homework... Marie.

3 - Odd Man Out

Frank is so green with envy that he forces Marco to choose either Marie or him as a friend. Meanwhile, Ray sides with Frank because he doesnt approve of a married woman (especially his mother) having a male friend.

3 - The Wallpaper

Ray finally tells Frank and Marie how he feels about their constant intrusiveness after Marie accidentally drives the car through the front of his house.

3 - You Bet

Ray discovers that Franks newfound interest in him is because hes been betting with the inside information Rays giving him.

3 - The Sitter

Feeling overwhelmed with her responsibilities, Debra decides to get a babysitter. But when Lisa, the babysitter, becomes the smash hit at “Space Station Barone” with her alien-catching games and endless energy, Debra develop into a jealous mother. To become the kids favorite again, Debra replaces the babysitter with Grandma and disaster ensues when Marie sprains her ankle and Ray uncovers Debras secret plot. But by that time, Lisa has been stolen by the Parker family and Bill Parker kicks Ray out of the car pool when he tires to woo her back.

3 - Brother

At the urging of his parents and Debra, Raymond reluctantly takes Robert for a night out, on the anniversary of his brothers divorce. The brothers begin a newfound bonding experience until Robert wants to get in touch with Rays feelings.

3 - I Wish I Were Gus

It seems even dead people love Raymond, as reticent Ray learns when hes chosen to deliver the eulogy at his great uncles funeral. Its an occasion that serves as a reunion for Rays mother and her feuding sister, Alda.

4 - P.T. & A

Ray is elected to tell Debra that members of the P.T.A. have problems with the way she dresses.

4 - Misery Loves Company

Debra and Ray are annoyed at the over-the-top affection Robert and Amy are expressing towards each other. In fact, Robert feels compelled to give Ray marriage advice (as does Amy to Debra at the newlywed couples three-month anniversary dinner... a book called, Marriage is an Amusement Park), much to his annoyance.

4 - Pet the Bunny

As a challenge, Ray writes a eulogy for Frank, who hasnt died yet. In the eulogy, he tells a childhood story about watching his tough dad pet the family bunny, named Hoppy. Unfortunately, Marie reads the paper, who wants a tribute in it. Also, Robert and Frank learn of Rays sentimental recollection.

4 - Ray's Ring

When Ray gets hit on at the airport after losing his wedding ring on a business trip Debra gets jealous and tries to get back at him by going to the supermarket without her wedding ring but her plan backfires on her when nobody pays attention to her.

4 - Meant to Be

Robert finds himself in the most unlikely position of having to choose one of three women – girlfriend Amy, ex-wife Joanne or Italian bombshell Stefania – to share the future with him. Robert decides that honesty is the best policy when it comes to his relationship with Amy, so he foolishly tells her about his recent reunion with ex-wife Joanne. To make matters worse, when Amy runs to Debra for consolation, Debra mistakenly spills the beans about Roberts recent tryst with Stefania. Suddenly, Robert is not in a position to decide which woman he wants. Its a matter of which one, if any, is going to want him.

4 - Sex Talk

Ray and Debra are discouraged when they realize that their sex life isnt what it used to be. Ray and Debra shrug it off by assuring each other that its not an unusual occurrence for older couples to experience since the kids are always underfoot, theyre sleep deprived, etc. Trying to make themselves feel better, they approach Frank and Marie about what constitutes a normal sex life for an older couple, but are left feeling more inadequate when they discover the bedroom secrets of the elder Barones.

4 - Getting Even

After Raymond begrudgingly agrees to be the auctioneer at the Our Lady of Faith School auction for new playground equipment, hes pleasantly surprised with the laughs he gets at Debras expense. Debra warns him that shes going to get even, and then retracts her threat, but its too late for Ray — hes convinced of a conspiracy and terrified of soda in his face, Ben Gay in his shorts or ex-lax in his brownies. Eventually, Debra is able to get her message across — without having to resort to any of those tactics.

4 - Mozart

Ray resumes his interest in the piano to teach Ally a lesson about quitting when she refuses to continue with her lessons. But its Marie who orchestrates an even more valuable lesson when she strikes a sentimental chord from Rays past.

4 - Standard Deviation

For a criminal-psychology course, Robert issues standard IQ tests to Raymond and Debra and boy, is Raymond smarting when they get the results. But his feelings change when he discovers that Robert was playing mind games with them by telling each they scored hired than the other.

5 - Ally's F

After Ally comes home with an F on her report card, Debra feels she is not paying enough attention. Ray, however, feels it might be the teacher. After a small meeting, Ray goes on how Debra didnt do anything to stick up for Ally and how you should always stick up for your kids. Frank and Marie could relate to Rays disobediance when he was in high school. But Debra finds out that Ally has a crush on Tommy Sanders, a boy in her class. When Debra confronts the teacher with this, it turns out that the teacher is a mean old bat that doesnt understand the trials kids go through.

5 - The Contractor

Debra persuades Ray to hire Gianni to do some remodeling in their kitchen, but they both soon regret it due to their friends laziness. His hiring also upsets Frank, who believes he should be allowed to do any handiwork needed around Rays house.

5 - Who Am I?

Ray fears something is wrong with him after he comes back from a night out with his friends and tells Debra that he didnt enjoy it. She thinks Ray is finally growing up. But then Ray says he wants to join his Fathers lodge.

5 - Marie's Sculpture

Ray and Debra are horrified when Marie presents them with an abstract sculpture she made in art class which bears a striking resemblance to a part of the female anatomy. Frank, on the other hand, is totally mesmerized by Maries creation, though neither he nor Marie have picked up on its erotic resemblance.

5 - Pet Cemetery

Ray inadvertently commits petslaughter on Allys hamster while Debra and the kids are away for the weekend. When Ray breaks the difficult news to Ally about Pumpernickels untimely demise, Debra insists that they give the beloved pet a proper burial -- complete with eulogies -- to help the youngster get through the grieving process. What Ray at first thought was an utterly ridiculous way to mourn the passing of a family pet, ends up being one of the most emotional experiences of his life.

5 - The Will

Upon drafting their wills, Ray and Debra must decide who would make the best guardians for their children. After pondering long and hard over their decision, Ray and Debra choose the two people who they feel would be the best candidates to raise their children should anything happen to them. But their choice doesnt meet with everyones approval.

5 - The Visit

When Debras mother comes to visit the family for a week, Debra finds herself shocked to discover that she wishes her mom were more like Marie. Debras highly anticipated week of “quality time” with her mom, Lois, and the family quickly turns into a big disappointment when her mother seems more interested in the Renoir exhibit and her crossword puzzles than in Debra, Ray and the children. When her frustration with Lois disinterest reaches a boiling point, Debra makes the mistake of blurting out that she wishes her mother were more like Marie. Then she has the unfortunate double trouble of making amends with her mom — and dealing not only with Maries glee, but also with her claim that she deserves credit for teaching Debra parenting skills.

5 - Golf

Rays love of the links is in jeopardy after he tricks Debra into letting him play golf, and his guilty conscience translated into a big bogey. Marie gives Debra marital advice, much to Debras dismay.

5 - Look Don't Touch

Nemos niece, Angelina, takes employment at Nemos as a waitress at Nemos. When Angelina catches Rays eye, he has a lot of explaining to do to his wife, Debra especially when Angelina calls him at home. Ray accidentally leaves his wallet at Nemos, and Angelina calls him at home to let him know she found it. But, because he feels guilty about his innocent attraction, Ray denies ever knowing her. When the situation is blown out of proportion by the Barone family, Debra decides to visit Nemos to see what all the fuss is about.

6 - Boys' Therapy

The women pressure Ray and Frank to accompany Robert to one of his therapy sessions. Instead, they go out to the track, and then put on an act in front of the wives. However, even though they skip the therapy sessions, the three unwittingly get closer.

6 - Peter on the Couch

After Amy invites her brother Peter to stay for dinner, he makes himself at home on the couch and never leaves. Meanwhile, Robert overhears a conversation that hits close to home when the Barones and Amy talk about the difficulties of having a 40-year-old man living under the same roof with his mother and father.

6 - Robert Needs Money

After deciding to lend Robert $1,000 when he complains hes struggling with finances, Ray and Debra are surprised when Robert uses the money for a vacation to Las Vegas.

6 - Frank Goes Downstairs

Ray tells Frank that he and Debra fell down the stairs so Frank tries fixing the stairs but ends up in the hospital. Ray feels so guilty that he tells Frank the truth, that he and Debra fell out of bed while having sex.

6 - The Author

The competition for attention between Ray and Robert reaches an all-time high with the brothers ending up in a fight. Rays dreams of authoring a sports book get squashed when the publishing company takes a pass on it, just as Robert receives the good news that he is being promoted to lieutenant. The Barone family doesnt quite know how to react to this most bizarre of situations in which Ray has failed at something while Robert has succeeded. But worst of all, Ray doesnt know how (or if) hes ever going to get past this.

6 - The Sister

Debra is upset when her hippie, free spirit sister decides to become ... a sister. Its a good indication that something is up when Debras sister, Jennifer, shows up for a visit with rosary beads and prayer cards as gifts for the kids. Unable to share the real reason why she is so upset with Jennifers decision to become a nun, Debra reacts by accusing her sister of going through yet another phase and not being truly worthy of the calling to the religious life.

6 - Halloween Candy

After Debra suggests that she might be more consistently romantic if she werent in charge of the birth control, Ray decides to make the drastic move of “cutting the wires.” But after a discussion with Robert, and other top “medical experts” he chickens out, but does muster enough bravery to go to the drugstore and buy “the stuff.” He even goes crazy and splurges on “the rainbow pack” but the plan for Halloween romance goes awry when Grandpa distributes the “chocolate coins in brightly colored wrappers” that he found to the remaining trick-or-treaters in the neighborhood.

6 - Anniversary

At a big surprise party for Frank and Maries 40th wedding anniversary, Raymond is shocked to learn that his parents were once separated for a year and might have gotten divorced if Frank hadnt returned home to help with Rays broken arm. After the initial shock wears off, Ray starts to wonder if its his fault that his parents are still together... and miserable.

6 - Frank, the Writer

When Frank gets a few anecdotes published in Readers Digest, he submits his writing samples to Rays editor, hoping to get his own column in the newspaper. Frank, feeling he has a new lease on life, convinces Ray to submit his story ideas for the column, which he plans to call I Was Just Thinking. Ray then has to break the news to his father that the editor thinks Franks writing is the most embarrassing work hes ever read.

7 - Debra's Parents

Debra invites her divorced parents, Warren and Lois, to the family Thanksgiving. When Ray walks in on the two making love, he and Debra assume that they are getting back together. Later on, Warren and Lois inform Debra otherwise and an unprecedented turn of events shocks everyone.

7 - Liars

Ray and Debra get caught up in telling lies in order to cover up previous falsehoods after Ray fibs to Marie about why he missed a scheduled time with her. When the lies snowball into an out of control degree, Marie picks up the scent and traces everything back to the initial fib. Marie seems to have won – until Frank reveals a damaging lie of her own.

7 - The Sigh

Ray moves his things out of his bathroom and into the kids bathroom so Debra has more space, but he soon regrets it when his dad and Robert start teasing him and tell him that he is no longer the king of his own house, Debra is.

7 - Jealous Robert

Marie and Debra set up Amy with Gianni to get Robert jealous so hell want to get back together with Amy but their plan backfires when Amy and Gianni hit it off.

7 - The Walk to the Door

Ray is mortified when he meets a girl whom he dated 25 years earlier and believes he treated with disrespect. Meeting Elizabeth again, Ray, wracked with guilt because he feels he didnt behave properly on their high school date, is determined to apologize. However, when he finds out the real reason Elizabeth went out with him that night long ago, he regrets ever bringing up the past. Meanwhile, Debra demands that Ray give her an example of something he regrets, but incredibly he cant come up with anything.

7 - Cousin Gerard

When Ray hires his overwhelmingly annoying cousin Gerard to assist him, and Debra points out how alike the two men are, Ray is mortified. The whiny, nasal voice, the need to find something negative to say about everything, the stupid questions ... its a toss up. You could be speaking about either Ray or Gerard. When Ray confronts his family to refute Debras findings, he realizes that hes just made a bad situation worse.

7 - Moving Out

Feeling pathetic because he lives with his parents, Robert finally musters up the courage to move out on his own. Encouraged by Ray, and much to his parents horror, Robert packs up his bags, takes his dog and moves into a garage apartment. But the move affects the family more than they anticipated. They feel the absence of their relationship “buffer.” As Debra describes it, “Hes like.the lead apron at the dentist.” Meanwhile, Robert enjoys his newfound freedom, until Raymond comes to visit and points out that the older couple with whom he is living are really carbon copies of their own parents — from whom he was trying to get away.

7 - Working Late Again

After Debra reads a newspaper article about people who enjoy being at work more than being at home, she convinces Ray to set up an office in their house.

7 - Your Place or Mine?

Marie gets fed up with Frank after 40 years of marriage and moves in with Ray and Debra. Ray and Robert enjoy being mothered by Marie, and Debra spends quality time with Frank. Frank discovers salsa.

8 - A Job for Robert

Ray becomes jealous when Marie starts treating Robert better than him. Ray finds out that Marie gave Robert a gift basket full of lotions, massage oil, candles, etc. Ray deduces Marie is just manipulating Robert by giving him all this, so it will put him and Amy into the mood. She does this with the intention of eventually having new grandchildren. Robert sees this as wrong, and actually puts him out of the mood with Amy, not able to get Marie out of his head.

8 - The Surprise Party

After Debras mother suggests throwing Debra an old-fashioned English Tea Party, Ray reluctantly agrees after she promises to do all the work. When Debra realizes Ray is planning something for her birthday, she suggests he change the theme to a Chinese banquet. Unfortunately, Lois has already started planning the tea party and now Ray must find a way to convince her to change her plans.

8 - The Annoying Kid

Ray and Debra are excited to have finally met a couple, Neil and Lauren, who are just like them. However, Ray starts having mixed feelings when their annoying 8 year-old son, Spencer, wreaks havoc around the Barone household.

8 - It's Supposed to Be Fun

While the Barones watch their sons play, Ray finds that Geoffery is having trouble getting the hang of the game. As Geoffery skips down the court and does pirouettes at the free throw line, Ray is mortified. He then learns the hard way that his sons lack of ability shouldnt interfere with either of them enjoying the game.

8 - Young Girl

Robert starts to date a 22-year old woman and Marie and Debra dont think its right. They break up when he finds out that shes really only 19 and she finds out that hes really 43.

8 - Debra's Workout

Ray is bewildered, but not altogether displeased when Debra starts initiating sex on a more than regular basis. He cant believe his luck - and good fortune when as a result of Debras new behavior its as if he and she were newlyweds again. Ray is even willing to give up his golf game to satiate Debras desires. But, never able to leave well enough alone, Ray looks for a reason behind her sudden burst of energy and gets a crushing blow to his ego.

8 - The Article

It has always been Raymonds life long dream to get an article published in Sports Illustrated. So when his friend Andy, the “stat guy” and novice sportswriter, sells a piece to the magazine, Ray is devastated. Instead of being happy for Andy, hes only unhappy for himself. But things get even worse when Debra points out that hes being self-centered. Then his father agrees and adds that hes always been an “attention pig,” leaving Ray to deal with his newly discovered self-image.

8 - The Children's Book

Sick of reading Ally the same stories night after night, Debra decides to try her hand at writing a childrens book. Feeling great about doing something other than being a mom, she invites Raymond to write the story with her. But Debra sees the other side of her easy-going husband when he turns their little project into an all-out competition - with Ally as the judge.

8 - In-Laws

When Rays upper class in-laws come for a visit, he begs his parents to be nice to them and accept their differences even though their lifestyles are worlds apart. Ray admits to his parents that he doesnt always see eye-to-eye with Debras folks but manages to fake it and hed like his parents to do the same when they all go out and try to have a family dinner. The request, however, proves to be a tall order for Frank and Marie.

9 - A Date for Peter

Amys parents ask Ray to give their son, Peter, some tips on dating. Later, Debra throws a cocktail party and invites some single women to meet Peter, but Ray isnt thrilled with the guest list.

9 - The Bird

Robert and Amy convince their families to spend Thanksgiving together. When the Barones arrive at the Pennsylvania home of Amys parents, they find that their differing family traditions encourage lots of lively conversation. If only the MacDougals owned a television set! Things start to come together when the families separate into Pilgrims and Indians for the annual MacDougal Thanksgiving Family Pageant. All is well until a bird flies into the house and Pat McDougal decides to put it out of its misery.

9 - She's the One

Robert think he has finally found the one or a girlfriend. The girl is Angela, an international-trade lawyer who seems too good to be true. Shes bright, speaks four languages and clearly loves Robert. The girl goes on to endear herself to Debra by complimenting her lemon chicken. While Ray, is also initially smitten with Angela, he sees something disgusting: Angela eats a dead fly out of a napkin. After he tells Robert and Debra, the wont believe him.

9 - Older Women

Its the first Thanksgiving since Debras parents have been divorced and Debra is thrilled that both her parents have agreed to have dinner with the Barones. However, she soon learns that Warren is bringing a date. Everyone is horrified except Debras mother, who thinks its just great.

9 - Fighting In-Laws

While celebrating Thanksgiving, Debra discovers that her seemingly contented parents are really not very happy with each other. When Ray accidentally overhears his in-laws going at it with each other, he relays the news to Debra... who has always believed her parents relationship to be a lot healthier than Frank and Maries. But, when things come to a head at the Thanksgiving table, its apparent that there really isnt that much of a difference between the two older couples – much to Debras dismay.

9 - No Thanks

Inspired by how well the Barones got along at Thanksgiving dinner, Debra is intent on finding a way to improve her relationship with Marie. When Debra spends the whole day cooking with Marie, its the perfect opportunity to test out her new shrug it off and let the criticisms roll off your back attitude that she feels will win Marie over.or will it? Meanwhile, Ray gets roped into having Frank and Robert accompany him to a car show, where he has his own method of getting along with his family.

9 - The Lone Barone

Raymond is in a bad mood. Forced to wait home all day for the delivery guy to bring Debras new curtains, he cant go out and play golf and laments to his brother that marriage is like a prison. So, when Amy breaks up with Robert after he says he cannot commit right now, everyone blames Raymond for ruining his brothers life.

9 - The Gift

Ray, feeling guilty about only getting his dad a card for his 65th birthday, makes up for it by buying him a fancy and expensive aquarium just like the one he always admired in the Chinese restaurant. At first Frank adores the gift, but after one of the fish dies, he starts to hate it. Ray thinks it must be because the fishs demise reminded his dad of his own mortality - until he finds out the real reason and learns an important lesson about father-son relationships.

9 - Win, Lose or Draw

Ray gets tired of being treated like a kid at his fathers poker game, so he ignores his fathers advice and ends up losing all his money. Debra wants Ray to act like a mature adult and ask Frank for his money back, but Ray is too stubborn. Meanwhile, it turns out that Frank was only trying to teach Ray a lesson - that you can always go to your father and hell make everything okay.

10 - Favors

Debra complains to Raymond about leaving things around the house. Later on, when Raymond receives a personal letter from his idol, Muhammad Ali, he remembers what Debra told him, so he puts it away in a drawer. Unfortunately, when Debra later looks for a coupon in the same drawer, shes so put off by how much junk is in there, she indiscriminately dumps most of its contents into the trash - and then dumps the trash into a garbage truck just as it arrives. When Debra realizes her mistake, she goes to Marie, desperate for help. Marie takes the blame, but Debra soon finds out that Marie, as always, has ulterior motives.

10 - Jazz Records

When the kids ruin Rays dictionary, Frank shares how Ray ruined his prized jazz collection. After trying to make amends for his childhood mistake, Ray discovers that he may not have been the culprit.

10 - Marie's Vision

While Raymond, Robert and Frank dont want to bring up the fact that Marie is having vision trouble, Debra decides to level with her and suggests she visit an eye doctor. When Marie winds up with a pair of specs just in time for the holidays, she winds up putting the family on edge when she starts seeing them for better and for worse! Meanwhile, Robert gets back together with Amy and invites her to a Thanksgiving dinner.

10 - Raybert

Robert meets a beautiful woman who is a big fan of Ray Barones sports column. But when the woman mistakes Robert for Raymond, Robert doesnt set her straight. Now, Robert has to involve Ray in a complicated plot to keep the woman from learning Roberts true identity. Ray warns him that this could blow up in his face, but Robert keeps it up so he can get her to like him instead of Ray. As Ray expected, things go wrong when she shows up at Rays house and she tells Debra, who she thought was dead, that she and Ray are dating.

10 - The Sneeze

Ray gets sneezed on at the airport and he fears he might have caught something so Debra tries to take care of him but Marie takes over.

10 - Left Back

While discussing the possibility of having to hold Michael back for another year of pre-school, Ray is shocked to discover that he too was left back when he was that age. Once Ray learns of his scholastic past, he is convinced that of all the traits a parent could pass on to a child, his legacy is to pass his stupidity on to Michael. Meanwhile, Frank heads over to the school to sweet talk the kindergarten teacher into letting Michael advance with the other kids.

10 - No Fat

Since Debras parents will be out of the country on Thanksgiving Day — in Turkey — Debra, Ray and the kids make plans to spend the holiday at Frank and Maries house. But their dreams of turkey with sausage stuffing and yams with marshmallows on top are quickly shattered by Maries new heart-healthy diet. After she gets her hands on “101 Healthy Things To Do in the Kitchen,” life as the Barones have known it seems to be gone.

10 - High School

Ray makes a startling discovery when he takes Debra to his 20th high school reunion. It turns out that Debras one of them – the cool people who hated him and used to throw him into the girls bathroom! Depressed about being unmasked as a nerd, Ray tries to deal with their mixed marriage.

10 - Turkey or Fish

Although Marie has always cooked the traditional turkey dinner for Thanksgiving, Debra decides its her turn to prepare the holiday meal, but, not wanting to compete with Maries turkey, she chooses to serve fish which upsets the apple cart. Marie, feeling threatened when her family thinks Debras fish idea is perfectly acceptable, decides to bring her own turkey to the dinner party to prove that shes the better cook. Meanwhile, Rays idea of a traditional holiday at home becomes even more untraditional when the relatives opt not to watch football.

11 - The Faux Pas

Ray accidentally insults the twins new friend and the faux pas quickly spirals out of contral when he repeats it to the boys dad.

11 - Debra at the Lodge

When Debra accepts a position at Franks lodge to help plan a member recruitment party, Ray begins to resent how much time she is spending away from home.

11 - The Thought That Counts

Robert gives Ray a great idea on what to get Debra for Christmas, but he isnt very happy when Ray takes all the credit for it.

11 - The Kicker

While enjoying a college football game, Frank catches a football from a record setting field goal and refuses to give it back to the kicker. When word of this gets back to the local sports community via a talk radio show, he becomes a wanted man among sports fans. The rest of the family devise a way to get the football away from Frank and back to its rightful owner, but Frank might be too crafty for them.

11 - Christmas Present

Ray buys Debra an elaborate Christmas gift in the hopes that she will be so impressed, she will let him go on a weekend golf trip with his buddies. Ray believes he has the whole scenario worked out. He thinks by giving Debra a better gift than she is getting him will soon have him teeing off on a new course that hes been dying to play. However, he doesnt figure on the even more extravagant gift that Debra has purchased for him.

11 - The Christmas Picture

Ray decides to get his parents a family portrait for Christmas and they love the idea, until Debras parents show up to be in it too.

11 - The Apartment

Everywhere Ray looks, beautiful women are coming out of the woodwork to stop by and say “hi” to new tenant Robert. Its the best looking “welcome wagon” Ray has ever seen. Unbeknownst to Debra, who believes him when he tells her that the brotherly visits are an attempt to cheer up a lonely, homesick Robert, Ray is having the time of his life pretending to live the carefree life of a bachelor – that is, until Debra shows up unexpectedly.

11 - The Letter

When Marie crashes and ruins her Tupperware party, Debra decides that shes had just about enough of her mother-in-laws constant interference. She takes pen to paper and writes a letter to her mother-in-law, telling her to stop intruding into her life. Horrified by the problems that this letter might trigger, Ray does everything in his power to intercept the offending document – but he fails. Surprisingly, the family discovers that honesty really may be the best policy.

11 - Captain Nemo

When Rays free time goes to coaching his basketball team in preparation for the Pizza League championships, he is reminded by Debra that their kids are growing up fast and hes missing precious time with them. When Robert is forced out as captain of Nemos basketball team, Ray gets the title and the opportunity to lead his team to victory. Meanwhile, Frank and Marie are upset with Ray for de-throning Robert as captain, and feeling guilty Ray begs Robert to re-join the team.

12 - Season's Greetings

When Marie receives a letter from a relative detailing how wonderful her life is and how well her kids are doing, it drives Marie insane with jealousy. She enlists Debras help in writing a Barone family update, but despite efforts to make everyone sound successful, the letter makes them all feel inadequate about what they have done – or not done.

12 - Tasteless Frank

Marie is astounded when Franks puts salt on her homemade lasagna, leading her to believe that shes lost her touch in the kitchen. However, Ray and Robert discover that the problem is Frank, who has lost his sense of taste. They believe its a side-effect from some potency medication Frank is taking, but Frank doesnt want to give it up, and he doesnt want anyone to know hes taking it, especially Marie.

12 - Slave

After inadvertently leaving the twins home alone, Ray and Debra are impressed with Ally when she steps up and takes care of the twins until they return. Ally asks if she can baby-sit more often, and, in yet another attempt to rid her house of Marie, Debra consents. However, Marie believes Debra is turning her daughter into a slave when she gives Ally additional responsibilities, including cooking and laundry chores.

12 - Grandpa Steals

Boisterous Frank learns a difficult lesson in humility from his granddaughter, Ally. During a trip to the supermarket with Ray and Ally, Frank starts nibbling on some trail mix, completely ignoring the nearby no sampling sign. Hes soon confronted by a testy manager, and a heated argument ensues. Watching it all unfold is Ally, who becomes frightened by Franks ranting. When the trio returns home, Ray speaks to his father about his behavior. While Rays comments initially fall on deaf ears, Frank later realizes he needs to talk to Ally... but now hes scared because hes never had a real conversation with her.

12 - What Good Are You?

When Ray doesnt react to Debras choking everyone makes fun of him so he tries to be more attentive in relative situations.

12 - What's with Robert?

When Amy raises the notion that Roberts reluctance to commit to Amy may be a result of his being gay, Ray doesnt believe it. But, after further thought and closer observation of Roberts keen sense of style and panache for interior design, Ray is not so sure anymore.

12 - The Toaster

Ray is overjoyed by the reaction he is getting from friends and family who received a personalized “Barone” toaster from him as a gift — even Debras pretentious parents are thrilled with it. But, having heard nothing from his parents, Ray confronts Frank and Marie, the two people whose approval matters most, and is amazed beyond belief to hear what they did with the gift — and then what they resort to in order to get it back.

12 - All I Want for Christmas

All Ray wants for Christmas is a little loving from his wife and hes willing to try anything and everything to have his holiday wish come true. Ray has tried just about everything to get Debra in the mood and his dream comes true when she finally falls victim to his boyish charm on Christmas morning. The problem? At the very moment that he gives her the shivers, his entire family is working their way into the house for Eggs Florentine and gift unwrapping. But where theres a will, theres a way – and Raymond is determined to get what he wants from Santa this year.

12 - The Ball

Ray discovers, after many years, that the autographed Mickey Mantle ball he got as a kid from his father isnt authentic. Feeling hurt by the fact that his father was not truthful about the ball, Ray decides hes going to tell Ally the truth about Santa Claus. But when two familiar looking Santas unexpectedly show up at his house to surprise Ally, shes even more confused – about the truth.

13 - Sister-In-Law

Ray tells Robert that Amy talks too much after she chats with Ray for over an hour while he tries to watch a basketball game on TV. Of course, Robert tells Amy, which leads to a heated confrontation between Lady Chatterly and her insensitive brother-in-law.

13 - Whose Side Are You On?

After realizing that Debra places bets with the kids on his questionable behavior traits, Ray is disgusted that his own children now think hes a doof. When reflecting upon his own childhood, Ray remembers that Marie used to complain about Frank in front of him all the time – making him think his dad was a loser. Concerned that his own kids will think of him the same way as Frank, Ray contemplates how to get the kids back on his side.

13 - Somebody Hates Raymond

Raymonds friend Andy tells him that Jerry Musso, a radio talk show host, hates him. While Raymond is in shock over this, Robert enjoys seeing him fall over like this and they fight.

13 - Tissues

When Debra grudgingly agrees to let Ray be more involved in daily decision making, Ray starts grocery shopping for things that he likes, and Debra lets him choose where the family will go for their next vacation. However, these newfound powers quickly become Rays undoing.

13 - Super Bowl

Ray gets to go to the Super Bowl and cover it for his newspaper. He brings Gianni but feels bad about not having brought Debra when he sees that all the other reporters brought their wives so he has her flown in and to prove that he wants to spend time with her he rips up the tickets to the Super Bowl.

13 - Bully on the Bus

Ray and Debra have differing points of view on how best to handle the situation when they learn that Ally has been bullying another child on the school bus. Ray thinks Allys pushiness comes from Debra. Meanwhile, Debra thinks if she doesnt instill that independence in Ally, shell end up being a wuss - just like her dad. But, when push comes to shove and they confront Ally about how to better her behavior, they find themselves questioning their own parenting abilities.

13 - Ping Pong

When Ray finds out that his father let him win a game of ping pong when he was twelve he challenges him to a game. When Ray loses he tells Frank that he let him win. Frank then tells Ray the truth. He didnt let him win, he really did win.

13 - Civil War

Feeling left out when he thinks that his father selectively asked his brother to join a Civil War re-enactment, Ray voluntarily enlists for the Battle of Gettysburg. As the men prepare for Battle, a funny thing happens and Ray is finally able to tell Frank that he wishes they did more together. So, although Franks on the side of the North and Raymonds on the side of the South, the Barone soldiers are able to put their political differences aside and share much more than a Civil War handshake.

13 - Debra's Sick

When Debra comes down with the flu and is bedridden, inexperienced Raymond must take care of her and the three kids.

14 - Just a Formality

The six-year on-again, off-again relationship between Robert (Brad Garrett) and Amy (Monica Horan) is definitely on again in this pivotal episode. So much so, in fact, that Robert wants to propose to Amy, says executive producer Philip Rosenthal. But theres one formality the hopeful groom-to-be must take care of first: asking Amys devout churchgoing folks (Fred Willard, Georgia Engel) for their daughters hand in marriage. To that end, Robert convinces Ray to accompany him to meet her parents in [Pennsylvania], says Rosenthal. How they---and possibly Amy---respond determines whether wedding bells will be ringing anytime soon. Peter: Chris Elliott. Frank: Peter Boyle.

14 - The Power of No

Rays latest manipulative plan involves constantly turning down Debra in the bedroom.

14 - Lateness

Fed up with his wifes constant lateness, Ray leaves Debra at home rather than take her to the ESPY Awards. While Debra seethes over Rays actions, Marie and Amy get into a heated debate with Frank and Robert when they air their own grievances about their wives blatant disregard for the time.

14 - Snow Day

Held captive at Frank and Maries during a snowstorm, Debra, Ray and Amy actually find themselves having a great time. Then Debra makes a nasty comment to Frank which totally upsets the good mood. This causes Marie to defend Frank and finally reveal her true feelings for Debra.

14 - Ray's Journal

Ray is mortified when he realizes that Marie used to read the personal journal he kept as a teenager. When Marie blurts out an embarrassing incident from Rays past, he cant figure out how she could have possibly known that information. That is, until he discovers that she must have broken the secret code he used when writing in his journal. And in the process, his mother has learned about his most personal, and perverted, thoughts.

14 - Prodigal Son

Everyone gets on Rays case because hes doesnt go to Sunday Mass. When Ray starts feeling guilty about the good example Frank is setting by attending church, he commits to becoming a regular parishioner. After all, if Frank can do it, so can he. But, when Ray shows up at the church, he quickly realizes what it is that draws Frank to this house of worship week after week, and it isnt the sermon.

14 - Pants on Fire

When Marie discovers that Ray held an unchaperoned, wild party at their home some 20 years ago, she is hurt and disappointed that her beloved Ray would have lied to her. Unable to forgive or forget, Marie can no longer put Ray on a pedestal. Hes been bumped for big brother Robert — and its killing Ray.

14 - Mia Famiglia

When Ally has to do a school project on genealogy and interview her oldest living relative, Ray helps her track down Franks long-lost Aunt Sarina, who lives in Italy. But apparently the unmarried Sarina has taken stop by if youre ever in America a little too literally and shows up at the front door. Her American family instantly adores her for her way with pizza and old-world charm. Ray, as always, thinks its too good to be true and hes right.

14 - Who's Handsome?

Raymond cant face the fact that everybody thinks that his brother Robert is classically handsome, while he is merely adorable like a hamster. Robert is reluctant to go on a date because hes insecure about his appearance, so when Debra tells him hes attractive, Ray starts feeling insecure about his own looks. Rays jealous of his brothers looks when he overhears Debra compliment Robert. So, Ray decides to get a head-to-toe makeover to impress Debra, including a fake tan like George Hamilton.

15 - Pat's Secret

Robert discovers Pat smoking and she pleads for him not to tell. Later, when Amy smells smoke on Robert, she thinks Robert smokes. Frank, Marie, Peter, Hank and Amy all think Robert smokes. Robert gets yelled at, and Pat doesnt tell the truth or back him up. The next day, Robert tells Raymond and Debra about Pat, and the family comes over. There is a bitter argument and then Ray and/or Debra yells out that Pat smokes. She confesses and tells the truth. There is another argument and Peter confesses something, then Hank, then Ray, then Debra. It ends with Frank and Marie telling them that they are weird and that they shouldnt do the stuff they are doing.

15 - Party Dress

Ray and Debra disagree over whether they should purchase an expensive dress for Ally to wear to a friends formal 13th birthday party. Debra thinks they should, but Ray cant see spending $250 for a dress that will be worn only once. The price tag has Ray seething, especially since the mom he loves to hate, Peggy, is hosting the soiree. Naturally, Marie takes her sons side.

15 - The Disciplinarian

Tired of being labeled the evil witch around the house, Debra convinces Ray that its his turn to discipline the kids. While leaving to take Ally to a Frontier Girls meeting, Debra tells Ray that he must force the twins to clean up their room or they cant go out and play. Reluctant at first to spoil their fun, Raymond starts to tire of their devilish antics and winds up going overboard with the boys punishment. Meanwhile, Frank proclaims himself a model disciplinarian, only to learn that despite his scare tactics, Ray and Robert broke plenty of rules around the house.

15 - Cookies

When Ray learns that Troup Leader Peggy and her daughter have targeted his parents house as a spot to make a big sale for themselves during the Frontier Girls selling competition, its war. Ray vows to get even with this woman no matter what and to take home the grand prize in the cookie drive.

15 - Silent Partners

Ray and Debra discover that they have nothing to talk about except the kids.

15 - Robert's Rodeo

Ray feels tremendous guilt when he cancels plans with Robert, who then gets hurt in the line of duty, when he should have been hanging out with his brother. At first, its all laughs and snide remarks from Ray when he finds out the cause of Roberts job-related injury. Rays bedside manner definitely leaves a lot to be desired. But, after some prodding from Debra, Ray decides to show Robert just how much he really cares for him...not an easy task for a Barone.

15 - Robert's Date

Roberts entire demeanor changes when he starts clubbing with his patrol partner, Judy, and her friends. When he starts using expressions such as “This is so whack” and “Im down with it” and showing up in mustard-colored suits, Ray and the rest of the family find it hard to believe the extent to which Robert will go to fit in with his new friends.

15 - Marie's Meatballs

When Raymond chooses his mothers spaghetti and meatballs over his wifes lemon chicken for dinner, Debra blows a gasket. With good intentions, Ray asks his mom to teach Debra how to make her world-famous dish. Although Marie and Debra have fun in the kitchen, the meatballs lead Marie to believe that its only her cooking that keeps Ray coming by.

15 - The Car

Debra, already annoyed at getting stuck driving the old car Ray bought from his parents, really gets upset when she discovers that it was his old make-out-mobile. Debra had been unable to understand why Ray wanted so desperately to buy his parents old car, until Robert mistakenly blurts out that its the car in which Ray first got lucky as a teenager with his girlfriend. Imagining what might have happened in the car during its earlier life, Debra decides not to drive it again.

16 - Finale

Ray fears getting his adenoids removed, but Debra convinces him to go through with the surgery. At the hospital, while Marie is in the bathroom, the nurse says that Ray isnt waking up from the anesthesia and everyone fears he may die. Fortunately, thirty seconds later, the doctor comes out and says hes just fine. Everyone agrees not to tell Ray or Marie about it; however, Frank ends up telling Marie who rushes over to smother Ray with kisses. Ray finds out about it and begins acting weird as if he thinks he really is going to die. After a couple minutes, he gets out of it. The show closes with the entire family sitting around the table eating and arguing, just like the Barones always have in the past nine years.

16 - Security

After Robert takes a second job selling home security systems, he reveals hes been asked to join the security firm full-time and is mulling over retiring from the police force early. While Marie is overjoyed, Amy questions if this is really what Robert wants or if hes only retiring early to make his mother happy. The disagreement about his future leads to a tense birthday party for Robert.

16 - Sweet Charity

Ray reluctantly agrees to do some charity work at a hospital after Debra signs him up, but he soon becomes a hit with the patients and starts spending more time there than at home, much to his wifes dismay.

16 - Lucky Suit

Robert is ecstatic when he is recommended for an FBI job. That is, until it becomes apparent that Maries intrusive ways may be his undoing. This time, she may have gone too far and Robert may not be able to forgive and forget.

16 - Fairies

Ray is upset when he finds out that Debra signed up Michael and Geoffery to play fairies in a school play.

16 - The Tenth Anniversary

Ray and Debra renew their wedding vows after they find out that Ray accidentally taped over their wedding with the 1991 Super Bowl.

16 - Frank's Tribute

Frank is elected “Man of the Year” down at the Lodge and a reluctant Ray and Robert are enlisted to prepare his tribute. When they show up at the Lodge to interview Franks friends for the testimonial video, theyre more than a little shocked by the intense passion behind the guys comments about their father — but its nothing compared to the outrageous reaction when Frank views the tribute for himself.

16 - The Checkbook

When Raymond takes over the family checkbook to prove to Debra how easy it can be to balance it, he discovers he is no accountant. After he quickly runs out of money and starts bouncing checks, he tries to hide the truth from Debra and winds up entangled in a mess of lies, two fake checkbooks and a large loan from his brother.

16 - Diamonds

Ray finds out that the diamond on Debras engagement ring is a fake, so he steals it from her to get it changed, only to find out after that she already had it changed. She had her grandmas $15,000 diamond put in.

17 - The Ingrate

Debra is hurt when Ray receives an honorary doctorate and thanks everyone except her in his acceptance speech. He claims it was accidental, but Debra is quick to remind him of past snubs that were all too deliberate.

17 - Meeting the Parents

Amys mom and dad finally meet the Barone Family. Amys folks show up unexpectedly at their daughters house on a Sunday morning. They want to talk Amy out of marrying Robert and take her home to Pennsylvania with them. First, they are stunned to see Robert there. Then Frank and Marie arrive. It doesnt take long for the two sets of parents to disliking each other.

17 - The Skit

Thinking it would be hilarious to show the partygoers a typical day in the life of Frank and Marie, Ray and Debra do a dead-on impersonation of the two that brings down the house at the party. But, when Frank and Marie turn the tables and do a Ray and Debra imitation, Ray and Debra dont find it funny at all.

17 - Stefania Arrives

Robert gets a surprise visit from Stefania, the woman with whom he fell head over heels in love when the Barones vacationed in Italy. Roberts excitement over having his beloved, and stunningly gorgeous, Stefania so close quickly gives way to annoyance when he is witness to a few of her idiosyncrasies. After spending some quality time with the Italian beauty, sans gelato and gondolas, Robert has to rethink his feelings for her. Meanwhile, Stefanias father, who has accompanied her to America, has his own change of heart with respect to his feelings for Robert.

17 - Hackidu

Ray screws up a Hackidu trade for his daughter, Ally, by giving away a Scramisaur card that ends up being worth a lot of money. Ray thinks hes being the perfect father by taking an interest in Allys Hackidu hobby and advising her on a card swap. But when he inadvertently gives away her favorite card, he has to pay for his mistake – he just didnt realize how much.

17 - Cruising with Marie

Just as Frank and Marie are about to embark on a high seas vacation, Frank hurts his knee and Ray, not wanting to disappoint his mother, agrees to accompany her on the Caribbean cruise. Its endless hours of shuffleboard and bingo and an extremely cramped cabin for two that can barely fit one. Could things get any worse for Ray? Marie, meanwhile, is having the time of her life soaking every ounce of fun in the sun. And back home, Robert is just about out of patience as caretaker for the injured Frank.

17 - The Ride-Along

Raymond decides to spend a shift accompanying his brother Robert, a policeman. Initially, spending a shift in the back of Roberts patrol car bores Raymond and he wonders why he even bothered putting on the bullet-proof vest. But his boredom quickly turns to terror during a chance visit to Nemos restaurant that puts them in the middle of the hold-up. When Robert saves the day by throwing a hot pizza in the burglars face, Raymond sees for the very first time how courageous his brother really is.

17 - The Game

When Ray and his family play a game of Scruples after their cable goes out and they have nothing but time on their hands, they find themselves arguing about honesty. To make matters worse, when Ray complains to the cable company about the disruption in service, he is informed that he has an illegal hookup – courtesy of his dad.

18 - Crazy Chin

Amys parents put Robert on the defensive when they point out his strange habit of touching food to his chin before he eats it. When Amy confides in Debra, who tells her that Roberts strange behavior could be psychological, she devises a plan to break him of his chin habit for good.

18 - The Plan

Yet another bump appears on the rocky road to Robert and Amys wedding, which was nearly blocked by her disapproving parents. When the bride-to-be (Monica Horan) puts her betrothed (Brad Garrett) in charge of writing the wedding invitation, he seeks input from Ray and Frank. While they cant believe Robert let himself get roped into such a chore, they nevertheless come up with a plan: If Robert makes a mess of the job, it will convince Amy that she should take care of all the wedding plans herself. So the groom drafts an appalling mock invite---complete with the wrong date and names---and waits for Amys reply...which is worse than he ever expected.

18 - The Breakup Tape

When Debra stumbles across a cassette tape that contains a message from Rays college girlfriend, she wants to know why he has saved it all of these years. So Ray retaliates by asking Debra to divulge any gifts that shes kept from her former boyfriends – but hes in for quite a shock when he sees the quantity of gifts still in her possession.

18 - Humm Vac

Ray purchases a new state-of-the-art vacuum cleaner from an attractive door to door saleswoman and it ignites a housekeeping war between Marie and Debra. Debra is as taken with the new vacuum as Ray once she witnesses all of the wonderful things it can do. That is, until she learns why the saleswoman showed up at their door in the first place. Determined to prove to Marie that shes is just as good at keeping house, Debra attempts to use the new vacuum to find some dirt, any dirt, in Maries home. Of course, the results are disastrous

18 - Debra Makes Something Good

Debra throws the Barone family into turmoil when she finally creates a dish that everyone likes. Ray cant believe it when he samples Debras braciole. Even though her past attempts at cooking seemed to have ruined his taste buds, its simply delicious. But, when Marie gets wind of Debras cooking prowess, and sees the effect that the braciole has on Ray, Robert and Frank, its war!

18 - Ray Home Alone

When Debra and the kids go away for the weekend, Ray is forced to confront the real reason he doesnt want to stay home alone. What should have been a couple of days of bachelor living and freedom from responsibility for Ray instead turns into a harrowing experience — that can be traced all the way back to his childhood. Rather than enjoying the rare peace and solitude at his own home, Ray actually chooses to head across the street and spend time with Marie.

18 - The Family Bed

Scary monsters in her room send Ally scurrying nightly to the safety of her parents bed, so sleep-deprived Ray decides its time to call in an expert -- his mother. But if Debra finds out about his plan, it could be lights out for him.

18 - Recovering Pessimist

When Debra tries to change Rays pessimistic attitude about winning the Sports Writer of the Year Award, he agrees to change his ways and become more upbeat – and suffers the downside of being the only optimist in his family. When Ray finally starts feeling good about himself and his recent accomplishments, his family is surprised by the change in his personality and accuses him of being a bragger with a swelled head.

19 - The Nice Talk

When the MacDougals are invited to spend Easter with the Barones, the families attempt to bond over a 500-piece puzzle. While members of the Barone and MacDougal families get frustrated with the complicated puzzle, Ray and Pat continue working on it until the wee hours of the night while sharing private stories about themselves and their families. But when Debra, Marie, Robert and Peter find out about Ray and Pats newfound friendship, jealousy ensues.

19 - Sleepover at Peggy's

Ray takes Ally over to her friends house for a sleepover and is mortified when the girls mother pats his behind after he helps set up a tent for her. Ray finds out that the mother is the same one Ray had a nasty run-in with over some Frontier Girl cookies a year before.

19 - Talk to Your Daughter

Armed with research and much preparation, Ray is ready to speak with Ally about the facts of life only to find that Allys interest has changed from where babies come from to the meaning of life. Totally unprepared for this line of questioning, a baffled Ray gets unsolicited advice from his family on how to answer.

19 - The Canister

Tempers flare when Marie accuses Debra of not returning a borrowed canister that holds sentimental value and Debra insists that she has already given it back. Debra is then horrified when she discovers that she does indeed still have the canister in her possession. With Ray and Roberts reluctant assistance, she concocts an elaborate scheme to get rid of the evidence, rather than confess to Marie that she was wrong and her mother-in-law was right all along.

19 - Marie and Frank's New Friends

Ray and Debras plan of getting Frank and Marie their own friends backfires when instead of going to their house they bring their friends to Ray and Debras.

19 - Big Shots

Trying to impress Robert when they visit the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, Ray uses his “weight” as a sports writer for Newsday to jump to the front of the line to meet the members of the 69 Miracle New York Mets. Members of the 69 World Champion Mets appear as themselves.

19 - Good Girls

Debra discovers that her mother-in-law, Marie, likes Roberts girlfriend, Amy, better than she likes her because Amy is a good girl. When Robert accidentally lets it slip to Marie that Amy is a virgin, Marie is thrilled to pieces. Jealous of the attention Amy is receiving from Marie, Raymond minimizes Debras premarital activities, leading his mother to believe that Debra was a good girl too. When the family discovers why Marie has this sudden purity fixation, Robert and Raymond are in for a big surprise.

19 - The Dog

Ray brings home a stray bulldog that reminds him of the dog he had to give up as a boy due to his allergies, but his brother, Robert, bonds with the animal and the siblings then have to decide who gets to keep him. When the owner of the dog arrives at the Barones to pick up what turns out to be her prize-winning stud, she discovers that he has been fixed and isnt worth anything to her but that he means everything to Ray and Robert.

20 - Blabbermouths

When Robert informs Ray that Amy filled him in on some juicy gossip about him, Ray decides to get even with Debra by sharing some nasty secrets of his own.

20 - Who's Next

Debra and Ray pick out replacement spouses for each other and jealousy starts. Marie announces that Rose, the elderly lady next door, has passed away. Marie is upset because Rose is the woman shed chosen for Frank if she hadnt died. Debra thinks it would be fun to fantasize about who should take her place and tells Ray shes selected her friend Linda. But then Ray picks Lindas husband Bernie for Debra.

20 - A Vote for Debra

Debra decides to run for school president but Ray isnt sure he can handle the twins by himself during all those meetings so he votes against her. She loses and finds out that he voted against her so they get into an argument but her mouth is quickly shut when she reveals that she denied knowing him because he was embarrassing her.

20 - Net Worth

Debra becomes angry when Ray contributes $1,000, without first consulting her, to his friends harebrained scheme to open a go-cart business.

20 - Alone Time

Ray finds it hard to understand why Debra needs her alone time. When Debra realizes that all her time is spent with the kids, Ray and his family, she implores Ray to take the kids out more often so that she can have more time to herself. Of course, this makes Marie think that something must be wrong in their marriage, despite Rays assurances. However, when Ray spies on Debra to see what she actually does with her alone time, he is not so sure all is okay.

20 - Move Over

When Ray confides to Debra that her constant need to cuddle and “be on top of him” when they are sleeping is causing him too many sleepless nights, Debra is more than happy to comply with his request to give him his space in bed. Now, Ray is learning the hard way that you have to be careful what you wish for!

20 - T-Ball

Debra brings an unapproved snack to Allys T-ball game and Ray doesnt stand up for her – prominently displaying his fear of being disliked. Debra had no idea that pretzels were not on the approved snack list in the orientation packet for Allys team. And, as a mom juggling three children under the age of 7, she doesnt have time to cater – and really doesnt care. But when Raymond wont take her side against the uptight team parents, she loses her cool and points out that hes just afraid of making enemies. But enemies he makes – at the very next game.

20 - Neighbors

Irate neighbors are seriously up in arms over Rays noisy dad and meddling mom so they demand a powwow at Rays house, where his parents stumble upon the raucous caucus.

21 - The Model

After the agent tells Robert he has a unique look, he convinces him to pose for head shots with their in-house photographer. But when Robert and Ray return for the pictures, they are surprised to find the modeling agency has mysteriously disappeared.

21 - The Shower

Debra gives a bridal shower for Amy, but her good intentions get sidetracked by Maries overzealous participation. When Marie attempts to take over Amys wedding shower, Debra gets upset and yells at her, prompting Marie to leave in a huff. Returning to the party festivities, Debra starts drinking a little too much champagne and winds up being too tipsy to drive. When she cant reach Ray on the phone, Debra decides to take a nap in her car with the keys in the ignition and is awakened by a police officer, who arrests her for drunk driving. When her license is suspended, Debra finds herself in a precarious situation when shes forced to rely on Marie for help.

21 - Call Me Mom

Marie gets upset when she sees Ray calling Lois, Debras mother, mom so Ray tells Debra that maybe she should start calling Marie mom. When Debra calls Marie mom in front of Lois, Lois gets upset because she doesnt think that Debra should be calling Marie mom since she isnt her mother. An argument between Marie and Lois erupts and they decide that perhaps it would be best if Ray and Debra only call their respective mothers mom.

21 - Let's Fix Robert

Marie gathers Roberts ex-girlfriends Amy and Stefania and his female police partner, Judy, together so they can dissect his character in an effort to help her better understand why her eldest son cant commit to a relationship. Unfortunately, Robert unexpectedly drops in and is forced by his mother to listen to his character being assassinated by the women as they discuss his relationship hang-ups in detail and compare notes on his quirky dating behavior, inability to commit to one woman and his flawed personality.

21 - Someone's Cranky

Still recuperating from his recent run-in with a bull, a cantankerous Robert is driving everyone crazy with his mean-spirited and nasty behavior. When Robert is told by his doctor that he will need two more weeks of convalescing at his parents home before he can return to living on his own, everyone figures thats the reason for his foul attitude. But Debra gets to the heart of the matter when, playing amateur psychiatrist, she uncovers the real reason behind Roberts cruel conduct.

21 - The Getaway

Debra and Ray feel tremendous pressure to show each other a good time on a romantic weekend getaway in Vermont. From the moment they set foot in the quaint bed and breakfast, its apparent that Debra and Ray are trying a bit too hard for this to be a perfect weekend. Debra agrees to a tour of the Ben and Jerry ice cream factory while Ray suggests they check out a local antique fair. Meanwhile, Marie spies on Robert, who is left to babysit for the kids.

21 - Traffic School

Robert proves to be a crashing bore when it comes to teaching traffic school, so he decides to practice his presentation on the family – which drives them crazy. In an attempt to lighten things up, he puts in an assist-officer call to Traffic Cop Timmy, a puppet dressed as a policeman.

21 - Fascinatin' Debra

A popular radio psychologist comes to the house to interview Debra for a book on the American family. But the doctor finds that the rest of the eccentric Barones are more captivating, leaving normal Debra feeling left out because shes not quirky or funny or interesting.

22 - The Mentor

A young man, Sam Gilula, arrives at Frank and Maries and everyone is surprised when he and Frank fondly embrace. Sam explains Frank had been quite an inspiration to him as a lad, a mentor in fact, much to Ray and Roberts disbelief. Later, Ray and Robert make fun of Frank, wondering how he could have inspired anyone.

22 - Baggage

Ray and Debra wind up in a two-week standoff over a suitcase. When Robert asks Ray if he can borrow a suitcase sitting on the stairway landing for his honeymoon, Ray explains he and Debra have been locked in an unspoken battle of wills since a weekend trip over who is responsible for putting the suitcase away. Although Robert thinks Ray and Debra are insane, Frank and Marie can easily relate and offer their own words of wisdom – with Frank counseling Ray and Marie advising Debra on how to resolve their marital differences.

22 - Mother's Day (1)

Debra takes offense when Marie accuses her of being rude and the two wind up fighting and not speaking to each other. When Ray tries to make things better by getting each of the women to apologize to the other, he only achieves in making a bad situation worse. Then, the unthinkable happens (at least to Ray) - Debra decides she likes it when Marie doesnt speak to her and she intends to keep it that way.

22 - Say Uncle

When Ray realizes that his kids would rather spend time with their Uncle Robert than with him, he decides to do something about the situation. When Robert makes the observation that, as a parent, Ray finds it boring to be around his kids, Debra couldnt agree more. She then suggests that Ray follow Roberts example and to try to have more fun with his children. But, when her own parenting skills are called into question by Marie, Debra quickly changes her tune and rallies behind Ray, insisting that they are both very involved parents.

22 - Bad Moon Rising

Rays attempts to alleviate Debras PMS moodiness only make her more irritable. When Ray witnesses Debras hypersensitive mood and generally annoyed reaction to everything he says and does, he checks the calendar and realizes its going to be a long couple of days ahead. In his desire to get a quick fix for Debras womanly problems – thus making his life a heck of a lot easier – he turns a bad situation worse by suggesting that a simple pill will help with his wifes insufferable mood swings.

22 - Working Girl

When Debra gets a part-time job in the big city, an unhappy Ray is left to fend for himself — and Marie is left wondering whats to become of the children, the house and her beloved son now that they will be neglected. However, Rays misguided attempt to be more supportive of Debra threatens to put an end to her career before it even starts.

22 - Six Feet Under

When six-foot-tall Raymond discovers that hes shrunk a quarter of an inch, the resultant midlife crisis grows until it stretches into an end-of-life crisis. So, before he gets put six feet under, he decides to make a list of his dreams and goals in life. But when Debra finds him writing his Things To Do Before I Die list, she decides to show her husband the proper way to have his crisis. Meanwhile, Marie gets mad at Frank when she discovers that he sold half of their burial plot for a profit.

22 - Why Are We Here?

In this flashback episode, Ray and Debra remember their days in their first apartment. Debra finds out shes having twins, and so they decide they need a house. Ray maps a strategy where they are not close enough for everyday visits from his folks but not far enough for overnight stays. A mustached Robert discovers his wife wants a divorce. Part-time realtor Frank finds Ray and Debra a perfect house across the street from him and Marie. Debra decides living across from her in-laws is a good idea.

23 - Golf For It

Robert and Ray end up with the mother of all guilt trips when they decide not to help Marie with a home project so they can land a prime spot on the golf course. Their overnight wait in the car for a tee time becomes a brawl over their respective roles in their parents future.

23 - The Bachelor Party

Ray hosts a lame bachelor party for Robert and is shamed by Debra, Marie and Amy into throwing him another one at the lodge, which is attended by Amys father and brother.

23 - The Bigger Person (2)

The feud continues when Ray realizes that he can use the feud to get Debra to do almost anything for him, dragging Frank into doing it with Marie. Things are going as planned, but Robert is sickened by their carelessness. The pressure gets to Robert and he tells both Debra and Marie that Ray and Frank are exploiting the situation in order to bring them back together. But, all it creates is more mayhem.

23 - Separation

Debra gets upset when she finds out that her parents have seperated.

23 - Confronting the Attacker

After losing his nerve on the job during his first day back from medical leave, Robert quits the police force. No one realized how much of an effect the bull incident had on Roberts mental state – and his ability to confront fear and the unexpected. Now, back on the job only one day, he finds himself too scared to handle a minor altercation so, rather than face his fears, he decides to change his career to something safer and more solitary – telemarketing. However, he rejoins the force after confronting the bull that gored him.

23 - Be Nice

When Ray and Debra realize theyre nicer to strangers than to each other they vow to change their ways.

23 - The Garage Sale

As the entire family prepares for Honest Franks Yard of Bargains, Ray is surprised to see Debra unloading their cribs and baby clothing for the sale and even more surprised to hear that she just assumed they were finished having children. As usual, their private business becomes a family matter, and Marie reminds Debra that, You want to plant your seedlings before...winter comes and everything freezes over. Eventually, their disagreement leads to a sentimental journey down the lane of messy memories past. While collecting the kids baby clothes and old furniture for a garage sale at his parents house, Ray gets to thinking about having another child, but thats not something Debra has given much thought to.

24 - Robert's Wedding (1)

Robert and Amy exchange vows in a classic Barone family wedding ceremony.

24 - The First Time (3)

After Marie has Frank return an anniversary gift Ray and Debra gave them Ray and Debra reminisce about the first time they slept together. Debra then decides to go apologize to Marie but Marie refuses to accept her apology when she learns that Debra lied to her in front of a priest.

24 - Frank Paints the House

When Ray and Debra find Frank painting their house, they find out that Marie put him up to the job due to his retirement. But, when Frank paints it the color they dont like, Ray fires him. Thats when Marie reveals the truth behind Franks retirement.

24 - Robert's Divorce

While out for a family dinner, the Barones spot Roberts ex-wife, which prompts them to reminisce about the demise of his marriage. The family tells Amy the truth about Roberts failed marriage to Joanne, whom Frank not-so-affectionately refers to as a nutcracker. The surprise sighting also brings back some personally harrowing memories for Robert – although, when Joanne suggests the ex-spouses get together, Robert seems intrigued.

24 - Dancing with Debra

After Ray urges Debra to go swing dancing with Robert (letting himself off the hook), he cant believe how infatuated the two become with their new hobby — and its starting to tick him off. Meanwhile, Ray sees a side of Marie that he never fully expected.

24 - The Wedding (1)

After Raymond asks Debra why she ever married him, they take a walk back in time to the very beginning of it all. Raymond is very, very nervous. Hes about to propose to his lovely girlfriend Debra and nothing is going right. But when he finally pops the big question, she accepts, the families celebrate, and all is well. At least for five minutes. Then the nervous turns into pure fear when Ray wonders if she really wants to marry him for love or if its just for the elaborate wedding shes been planning since she was twelve.

25 - Robert's Wedding (2)

Robert and Amy exchange vows in a classic Barone family wedding ceremony.

25 - Ally's Birth

As Ray escorts Ally to a father-daughter dance, he realizes how grown up and independent his daughter has become. As a result, he begins to recall the day, nine years ago, when the Barone clan welcomed her into the family, but not without incident. In the flashback, expectant parents Ray and Debra are caught by surprise when Debra goes into labor in the back seat of Roberts patrol car, forcing him to be called into action. Meanwhile, Ray and Debra plot to keep a pushy Marie away from the delivery room until after the baby is born, not an easy feat.

25 - Robert Moves Back

When Robert and Amy get caught alone by some of Roberts fellow apartment tenants, they are desperate to find someplace, any place, where they can have some time to themselves. Ray comes to the rescue, at Debras urging, by allowing Robert to move into their basement for a while. But, when caught again, by someone even more intimidating – – the couple is mortified.

25 - The Wedding (2)

While the Barones prepare for a friends wedding, Ray kiddingly asks Debra, Why did you marry me? When she hesitates, he flashes back to the not-so-magical night 10 years before when he popped the big question. Ray gets unexpected, unsolicited and unwelcome help with from his parents, but Debra says yes anyway. That leaves the gloomy groom wondering if she did so because she loves him or because she felt pressured. So, Ray decides hes gotta give her another chance to say no.

26 - How They Met

Memories of how they first met flood back when Ray and Debra prepare Ally for her first play date with a little boy. The first time Ray and Debra laid eyes on each other; their first kiss; the first time Marie met her future daughter-in-law (and what she thought of her!); and the first time Ray sampled Debras cooking are all revealed. Its a flashback episode as Ray and Debra reminisce about their fateful first meeting 15 years before.