Micheal stays home from school two days in a row and Ray suspects that he hasn't finished some of his assignments, but he finds out that it is something different entirely.
Ray hires Gianni to do some remodeling in his kitchen, but his friend's laziness makes them regret it. Soon, it causes Ray to not be friends with Gianni anymore.
Debra's birthday is coming up and it is up to Ray to think of a party idea. Debra's mom does everything for the party, but Ray claims that he did most of the work.
Robert and Amy's families spend a Thanksgiving together. When the Barones find out that the McDougals do not own a TV set, it seems like the whole thing will be a disaster. Everything is fine until an injured bird comes to the house.
When Debra starts to work at Frank's lodge, Ray starts to wonder why she isn't home all the time. Later, he finds out what the guys really think of Debra
After mistakenly leaving the twins at home, Ray and Debra are amazed to find Ally has taken care of everything. Ray and Debra decide to let Ally babysit instead of Marie.
Ray finds that Debra and the kids have been making bets about him. When he gets mad at Debra for making fun of him, he recalls how Marie used to complain about Frank to him all the time.
Ray and Debra debate whether they should buy an expensive dress for Ally for her friend's birthday party. Ray can't see why she should buy a dress, that she will only wear once.
Amy's parents start to point out that Robert always taps his food to his chin before he eats it. Amy goes to Debra for help, and Debra suggests it could be a psychological problem.
