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Everybody Loves Raymond Episode Guide

1 :01x01 - Pilot

First aired: Sep/13/1996
Writer: Philip Rosenthal
Director: Michael Lembeck
Guest star: Stephen Lee (Leo), Drew Ferreira (Matthew), Daniele O’Loughlin (Carol), Justin Ferreira (Gregory)

The first episode of Everybody Loves Raymond. When Debra wants to spend her birthday with only her, Ray, and the kids, what will Ray tell his parents?


2 :01x02 - I Love You

First aired: Sep/20/1996
Writer: Philip Rosenthal
Director: Paul Lazarus
Guest star: Maggie Wheeler (Linda), Tom McGowan (Bernie), Susan Varon (Suzy)

Debra starts to wonder why Ray doesn't say "I love you" to her anymore.


3 :01x03 - Frank, the Writer

First aired: Oct/18/1996
Writer: Tucker Cawley
Director: Paul Lazarus
Guest star: Kotoko Kawamura (Japanese Woman), Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (Himself)

When Frank gets something he wrote submitted into Readers Digest, he tries to submit something to Ray's editor. Ray has to tell Frank how the editor says it was the "most embarrassing thing he had ever read".


4 :01x04 - I Wish I Were Gus

First aired: Sep/27/1996
Writer: Kathy Ann Stumpe
Director: Paul Lazarus
Guest star: Carmen Filpi (Ancient Guy), Marlena (Family Member), Hugh Holub (Funeral Director), Jean Stapleton (Aunt Alda), Joey Dente (Audience Member)

Ray gets nervous when he finds out that he has to speak at his favorite uncle Gus's funeral and an old family feud is brought up.


5 :01x05 - Standard Deviation

First aired: Oct/04/1996
Writer: Steve Skrovan
Director: Jeff Meyer
Guest star: Tom McGowan (Bernie), Maggie Wheeler (Linda)

Robert tricks Ray and Debra with fake I.Q. tests for his class experiment.


6 :01x06 - Look Don't Touch

First aired: Oct/11/1996
Writer: Lew Schneider
Director: Jeff Meyer
Guest star: Susan Varon (Suzy), Tom McGowan (Bernie), Tina Arning (Angelina), Joseph V. Perry (Nemo)

Debra becomes jealous of a waitress who catches Ray's eye, and although the situation is perfectly innocent, his sense of paranoia soon blows everything all out of proportion.


7 :01x07 - Your Place or Mine?

First aired: Oct/28/1996
Writer: Jeremy Stevens
Director: Howard Storm

Ray's parents stop speaking and Marie moves in with Ray and Debra while Frank enjoys being alone for once.


8 :01x08 - In-Laws

First aired: Nov/01/1996
Writer: Philip Rosenthal
Director: Alan Kirschenbaum
Guest star: Wayne C. Dvorak (Maitre'd), Robert Culp (Waren), Katherine Helmond (Lois)

When Ray's in-laws come over, he begs Frank and Marie to be nice and understanding for once.


9 :01x09 - Win, Lose or Draw

First aired: Nov/08/1996
Writer: Kathy Ann Stumpe
Director: Alan Kirschenbaum
Guest star: Victor Raider-Wexler (Stan), Murray Rubin (Eddie), Len Lesser (Garvin), Joseph V. Perry (Nemo)

Ray plays poker with his dad and his poker buddies and loses all his money. Debra and Marie beg Ray to ask for it back, but he is too stubborn.


10 :01x10 - Captain Nemo

First aired: Dec/13/1996
Writer: Steve Skrovan
Director: Michael Lembeck
Guest star: Andy Kindler (Andy), Joseph V. Perry (Nemo), Dave Attell (Dave), Kevin James (Kevin)

Ray becomes captain of Nemo's basketball team after Robert quits, but realizes that his kids may be growing faster than he thought.


11 :01x11 - Turkey or Fish

First aired: Nov/22/1996
Writer: Tucker Cawley
Director: Michael Lembeck
Guest star: Robert Culp (Waren), Pearl Shear (Emma), Katherine Helmond (Lois), Phil Leeds (Uncle Mel)

Debra and Marie compete for best Thanksgiving meal when Debra makes fish and Marie makes turkey.


12 :01x12 - Debra's Sick

First aired: Jan/03/1997
Writer: Stephen Nathan
Director: Michael Lembeck
Guest star: Hannah Swanson (Little Girl), Cynthena Sanders (Patient #1), Jack Blessing (Dr. Hammond), Terry Bradshaw (Himself), Jonathan Chapin (Patient #2), Curtis Blanck (Starting Kid)

Debra gets sick with the flu and Ray needs to take care of the kids.


13 :01x13 - The Ball

First aired: Dec/20/1996
Writer: Bruce Kirschbaum
Director: Jeff Meyer
Guest star: Andy Kindler (Andy), Kevin James (Kevin)

Ray finds out that his old Mickey Mantle autographed ball is a fake.


14 :01x14 - Who's Handsome?

First aired: Jan/17/1997
Writer: Carol Gary
Director: Howard Storm
Guest star: Monica Horan (Amy)

Ray finds out that Robert is more handsome than him.


15 :01x15 - The Car

First aired: Jan/31/1997
Writer: Lew Schneider
Director: Howard Storm
Guest star: Kristin Bauer (Lisa)

Ray buys the old car where he first "got lucky", from his parents and Debra is stuck driving it.


16 :01x16 - The Game

First aired: Feb/21/1997
Writer: Tucker Cawley
Director: Jeff Meyer
Guest star: Jon Manfrellotti (Cable Guy)

Ray and the family play a game of "Scruples" when the cable goes out and get into many arguments.


17 :01x17 - Diamonds

First aired: Feb/07/1997
Writer: Kathy Ann Stumpe
Director: Michael Lembeck
Guest star: Monica Horan (Amy), Barry Bonds (Himself)

Ray attempts to secretly replace the fake diamond in Debra's wedding ring.


18 :01x18 - Recovering Pessimist

First aired: Feb/28/1997
Writer: Steve Skrovan
Director: Jeff Meyer
Guest star: Tommy Lasorda (Himself), Marv Albert (Himself), Tom Paris (Announcer), Katarina Witt (Herself)

Ray realizes that he is a pessimist, so when he tries to look on the bright side, his family is convinced that he is a bragger.


19 :01x19 - The Dog

First aired: Mar/03/1997
Writer: Bruce Kirschbaum
Director: Rod Daniel
Guest star: Kristi Yamaguchi (Herself), Patience Cleveland (Phyliss)

Ray finds a dog but gives it to Robert. A problem is posed when the owner comes to pick it up...


20 :01x20 - Neighbors

First aired: Mar/10/1997
Writer: Jeremy Stevens
Director: Jeff Meyer
Guest star: Lance E. Nichols (Mack), Steven Hack (Arthur), Patricia Belcher (Ruth), Cathy Ladman (Lilly), Don Perry (Priest), Tommy Lasorda (Himself)

The neighborhood starts to get annoyed with Frank and Marie, so they complain to Ray and Debra.


21 :01x21 - Fascinatin' Debra

First aired: Mar/17/1997
Writer: Tucker Cawley
Director: Jeff Meyer
Guest star: Desmond Howard (Himself), Mary Kay Adams (Dr. Nora)

A psychologist comes to interview Debra, but finds the rest of the Barones more fascinating, to Debra's dismay.


22 :01x22 - Why Are We Here?

First aired: Apr/07/1997
Writer: Ray Romano
Director: Jeff Meyer

Ray and Debra remember the good old days. Debra is having twins, and Robert is just getting married. Frank sells Ray and Debra a house, but guess who the neighbors are...Ray's mom and dad!


23 :02x01 - Ray's on TV

First aired: Sep/22/1997
Writer: Tucker Cawley
Director: Michael Lessac
Guest star: Kevin James (Kevin), Andy Kindler (Andy), Roy Firestone (Himself), James Worthy (Himself)

Ray stars on a tv show and is very nervous. Later, his family lies to him about doing a good job.


24 :02x02 - Father Knows Least

First aired: Sep/29/1997
Writer: Lee Schneider
Director: Michael Lessac
Guest star: Linda Kash (Celia)

Ray learns a new parenting technique in a class he is taking, but ends up using it on his parents.


25 :02x03 - Brother

First aired: Oct/06/1997
Writer: Tucker Cawley
Director: Michael Lembeck

Ray takes Robert out for a night on the town. But after Robert starts to talk about feelings, Ray starts to wonder if it was a good idea.


26 :02x04 - Golf

First aired: Oct/20/1997
Writer: Ray Romano, Kevin James
Director: Ellen Gittelsohn
Guest star: Kevin James (Kevin), Iqbal Theba (Dr. Sundram)

Ray tricks Debra into letting him play golf, but soon he starts to feel guilty and has an anxiety attack.


27 :02x05 - Mozart

First aired: Oct/13/1997
Writer: Philip Rosenthal
Director: Ellen Gittelsohn

Ray has to learn to play the piano again for Marie, before Ally resumes to learn how to play the piano.


28 :02x06 - Anniversary

First aired: Oct/27/1997
Writer: Kathy Ann Stumpe
Director: Ellen Gittelsohn
Guest star: Daniel Hansen (Young Ray), Monica Horan (Amy), Ethan Glazer (Young Robert), Phil Leeds (Uncle Mel)

After Franks and Marie's 40th anniversary, Ray is shocked to learn that his parents were separated for a year.


29 :02x07 - Working Late Again

First aired: Nov/03/1997
Director: Will Mackenzie
Guest star: Andy Kindler (Andy), Pat O'Brien (Himself), Dave Attell (Dave), Christopher Michael Moore (Guy)

Debra asks Ray to start working at home, but when he isn't getting any work done and the house starts to become a mess, she wants him to go back to work.


30 :02x08 - The Children's Book

First aired: Nov/10/1997
Writer: Steve Skrovan
Director: Will Mackenzie

Debra tries to write a children's book, but soon it becomes a competition between her and Ray.


31 :02x09 - The Gift

First aired: Nov/17/1997
Writer: Cindy Chupack
Director: Will Mackenzie
Guest star: John Lee (Wo-Hop)

Ray gets Frank a big aquarium for his 65th birthday. After one fish dies, Frank starts to hate the gift. Ray thinks the fish are reminding Frank of his own mortality.


32 :02x10 - High School

First aired: Nov/24/1997
Writer: Jeremy Stevens
Director: Jeff Meyer
Guest star: Pamela Bowen (Jessica Bell), Bob Odenkirk (Scott), Marty Rackham (Pete), Andrew Williams (Cool Guy), Brian Posehn (Warren)

Ray goes to his high school reunion and is shocked to learn that Debra is one of the "cool people".


33 :02x11 - The Letter

First aired: Dec/08/1997
Writer: Kathy Ann Stumpe
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Kristen Trucksess (Gayle), Andy Kindler (Andy), Monica Horan (Amy), Jon Manfrellotti (Gianni), Maggie Wheeler (Linda), Nora Dunn (Helen)

Debra sends Marie a letter about all of her complaints. This soon leads to pandemonium in the family.


34 :02x12 - Civil War

First aired: Jan/05/1998
Writer: Steve Skrovan
Director: Jeff Meyer
Guest star: John F. O'Donohue (Harry)

Ray enlists in a Civil War re-enactment to spend more time with his father, but ends up being on a different side.


35 :02x13 - All I Want for Christmas

First aired: Dec/15/1997
Writer: Steve Skrovan
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Christine Cavanaugh (Erin), Andy Kindler (Andy)

Ray and Debra want to celebrate Christmas in a different way, so Ray sends the kids to his parents house. But, Ray and Debra can't seem to get in the mood on Christmas.


36 :02x14 - Mia Famiglia

First aired: Jan/12/1998
Writer: Cindy Chupack, Ethan Sandler
Director: Brian K. Roberts
Guest star: Argentina Brunetti (Zia Sarina), Phil Leeds (Uncle Mel), Vito D'Ambrosio (Language Teacher), Mike Batay (Cab Driver)

As a result of a school project, one of the Barone's relatives comes from Italy and Ray is amazed that there is someone in his family he can get along with.


37 :02x15 - Marie's Meatballs

First aired: Jan/19/1998
Writer: Susan Van Allen
Director: Brian K. Roberts

Debra gets cooking lessons with Marie, but Marie sabotages Debra's cooking so Raymond will still come over to her house.


38 :02x16 - The Checkbook

First aired: Feb/02/1998
Writer: Tom Caltabiano
Director: John Fortenberry
Guest star: Joseph V. Perry (Nemo), Tina Arning (Angelina), Andy Kindler (Andy)

Ray wants to prove that he can balance the family check book, but soon, everything goes wrong and Ray must ask Robert for a loan.


39 :02x17 - The Ride-Along

First aired: Feb/23/1998
Writer: Jeremy Stevens
Director: John Fortenberry
Guest star: Sherri Shepherd (Judy), Tina Arning (Angelina), Susan Varon (Suzy), Joseph V. Perry (Nemo)

Ray goes on a ride along with Robert and Judy and is amazed when Robert risks his life to save Nemo from a stick-up.


40 :02x18 - The Family Bed

First aired: Mar/02/1998
Writer: Steve Skrovan
Director: Steve Zuckerman

Ally is convinced there are monsters in her bedroom, so Ray lets her sleep in their bed.


41 :02x19 - Good Girls

First aired: Mar/09/1998
Writer: Tucker Cawley
Director: Joyce Gittlin
Guest star: Monica Horan (Amy)

Debra and Ray discover that Marie likes Amy better than Debra because Amy is a "good girl".


42 :02x20 - T-Ball

First aired: Apr/06/1998
Writer: Lew Schneider
Director: Jeff Melman
Guest star: Dan Castellaneta (Brian), Yolanda Snowball (Teacher), Jerry Hauck (Parent), Jenny Buchanan (Lisa)

Ray and Debra bring an "unapproved snack" to Ally's t-ball game. Ray tries to make it all better, but Debra wants him to be mean for once.


43 :02x21 - Traffic School

First aired: Apr/20/1998
Writer: Kathy Ann Stumpe
Director: John Fortenberry

Robert pretends his family are his students in traffic school, with some help from his dummy named Timmy, who has some issues with the Barone family.


44 :02x22 - Six Feet Under

First aired: Apr/27/1998
Writer: Cindy Chupack
Director: Jeff Melman
Guest star: Andy Kindler (Andy), Jon Manfrellotti (Gianni), Kevin James (Kevin)

Ray is going through a mid-life crisis, so he creates a "Things to do before I die" List.


45 :02x23 - The Garage Sale

First aired: May/04/1998
Writer: Ethan Sandler
Director: Jeff Melman
Guest star: Nick De Gruccio (Wendell), Susan Segal (Pregnant woman), Richard Marion (Don)

A garage sale causes Ray to start thinking about having more kids, but Debra is unaware of Ray's plans.


46 :02x24 - The Wedding (1)

First aired: May/11/1998
Writer: Ray Romano, Philip Rosenthal
Director: Jeff Melman
Guest star: Katherine Helmond (Lois), Charles Durning (Father Hubley), Tom McGowan (Bernie), Robert Culp (Waren)

In this flashback episode, we see how Ray proposes to Debra. Five minutes after he does, he starts to worry if she wants to marry him or if she just wants a wedding.


47 :02x25 - The Wedding (2)

First aired: May/18/1998
Writer: Philip Rosenthal, Ray Romano
Director: Jeff Melman
Guest star: Katherine Helmond (Lois), Fred Stoller (Gerard), Charles Durning (Father Hubley), Kristen Trucksess (Bridesmaid), Kevin James (Kevin), Tom McGowan (Bernie), Andy Kindler (Andy), Robert Culp (Waren), Phil Leeds (Uncle Mel)

We see when Ray and Debra get married in this episode! Ray has cold feet, but a little joke makes him feel better.


48 :03x01 - The Invasion

First aired: Sep/21/1998
Writer: Ethan Sandler
Director: Will Mackenzie
Guest star: Matthew Kimbrough (Exterminator)

When Ray and Debra's house is being sprayed for termites, they must move in with Frank and Marie. They decide to give Ray's parents a taste of their own medicine.


49 :03x02 - Driving Frank

First aired: Sep/28/1998
Writer: Cindy Chupack
Director: Will Mackenzie

Frank gets in another car accident, so Debra decides that Frank can't drive with the kids in the car anymore.


50 :03x03 - The Sitter

First aired: Oct/05/1998
Writer: Lee Schneider
Director: Will Mackenzie
Guest star: David Hunt (Bill Parker), Senta Moses (Lisa)

Ray and Debra hire a babysitter and get so used to it, they go out every night.


51 :03x04 - Getting Even

First aired: Oct/12/1998
Writer: Steve Skrovan
Director: Steve Zuckerman
Guest star: John Daly (Celebrity)

After Ray gets a laugh at Debra's expense, she says that she will "get him back". Ray starts to worry, which causes more damage than her.


52 :03x05 - Halloween Candy

First aired: Oct/26/1998
Writer: Steve Skrovan
Director: Steve Zuckerman
Guest star: Vinnie Buffolino (Dracula), Joseph V. Perry (Nemo), Andy Kindler (Andy), Tina Arning (Angelina)

Frank accidentally gives out unmentionables for Halloween, thinking they were chocolate coins.


53 :03x06 - The Visit

First aired: Oct/19/1998
Writer: Susan Van Allen
Director: Richard Marion
Guest star: Katherine Helmond (Lois)

When Debra's mom comes for a visit, Debra is shocked to learn that she wishes her mom was more like Marie.


54 :03x07 - Moving Out

First aired: Nov/02/1998
Writer: Tucker Cawley
Director: Will Mackenzie
Guest star: Anna Berger (Rita Stipe), David Byrd (Harry Stipe), Monica Horan (Amy)

Robert finally decides to move out, but Ray finds out that he is living with an old couple almost identical to his parents.


55 :03x08 - The Article

First aired: Nov/09/1998
Writer: Tom Caltabiano
Director: Will Mackenzie
Guest star: Andy Kindler (Andy)

Ray's dream (getting an article in Sports Illustrated) is met by his friend Andy. Ray is very jealous.


56 :03x09 - The Lone Barone

First aired: Nov/16/1998
Writer: Tom Caltabiano
Director: Will Mackenzie
Guest star: Monica Horan (Amy), Kevin James (Doug)

Ray accidentally might have caused Robert to break up with Amy...again.


57 :03x10 - No Fat

First aired: Nov/23/1998
Writer: Ethan Sandler
Director: Steve Zuckerman

Marie and Debra decide to make this Thanksgiving a diet one. Marie makes a tofu turkey, but everyone learns no fat equals no fun.


58 :03x11 - The Apartment

First aired: Dec/07/1998
Writer: Kathy Ann Stumpe
Director: Steve Zuckerman
Guest star: Janelle Paradee (Sandy), Kelly Rebecca Walsh (Jessica)

When Robert moves into his new apartment, he learns that there are all kinds of cute women there to greet him. Ray starts to spend all his time at Robert's apartment, looking at the women.


59 :03x12 - The Toaster

First aired: Dec/14/1998
Writer: Philip Rosenthal
Director: Steve Zuckerman
Guest star: Katherine Helmond (Lois), Peggy Doyle (Elderly Lady), Phil Abrams (Sales Clerk), Robert Culp (Waren), Brenda Spohnholtz (Leann), P. B. Hutton (Exchange Lady)

Frank and Marie accidently trade in Ray's personal gift, so they must get it back from the store.


60 :03x13 - Pants On Fire

First aired: Jan/18/1999
Writer: Tucker Cawley
Director: Will Mackenzie
Guest star: Bradley Warden (Drunk Kid)

Marie discovered that Ray had a wild party 20 years ago. That bumps Robert up to favorite son, which kills Ray.


61 :03x14 - Ping Pong

First aired: Jan/11/1999
Writer: Aaron Shure
Director: Will Mackenzie

Ray faces Frank in a ping pong competition and loses ten to nothing. But could he have been faking the whole thing?


62 :03x15 - Robert's Date

First aired: Feb/01/1999
Writer: Jeremy Stevens
Director: Will Mackenzie
Guest star: Sherri Shepherd (Judy)

Robert goes out clubbing with Judy for a night, which gets him addicted to clubbing. Judy finally tells him that this is not who he is, and he stops.


63 :03x16 - Frank's Tribute

First aired: Feb/08/1999
Writer: Eric Cohen
Director: Will Mackenzie
Guest star: John David Conti (Abe), Victor Raider-Wexler (Stan), Al Eben (Lodge Member), Len Lesser (Garvin), Greg Lewis (Lodge Member), Ancel Cook (Lodge Member), Fred Ornstein (Lodge Member), Stuart Gold (Lodge Member), Jack Axelrod (Lodge Member), Charles C. Stevenson, Jr. (Milt), Allan Lurie (Lodge Member)

Frank becomes "Man of the Year" and Ray and Robert are enlisted to prepare his speech. Sadly, Ray and Robert discover that no one has anything good to say about him.


64 :03x17 - Cruising with Marie

First aired: Feb/15/1999
Writer: Steve Skrovan
Director: Richard Marion
Guest star: Bobbie Norman (Thelma), Leigh Rose (Merry Widow), Sharon Houston (Mary Beth), Jean Sincere (Merry Widow), Jack Betts (Walter), Beecey Carlson (Merry Widow), Hiram Kasten (Ted)

When Frank "breaks" his leg, Ray must go with Marie on a cruise, where Marie pretends she is widowed.


65 :03x18 - Ray Home Alone

First aired: Feb/22/1999
Writer: Tucker Cawley, Ray Romano
Director: Steve Zuckerman
Guest star: Kevin James (Kevin), Jon Manfrellotti (Gianni), Andy Kindler (Andy), Leslie Windram (Aileen)

Debra and the kids go away for the weekend, so Ray is forced to stay home alone.


66 :03x19 - Big Shots

First aired: Mar/01/1999
Writer: Mike Haukom
Director: Steve Zuckerman
Guest star: Jerry Grote (Himself), Tommie Agee (Himself), Ron Swoboda (Himself), Bud Harrelson (Himself), Tug McGraw (Himself), Ed Kranepool (Himself), Art Shamsky (Himself), Gene Arrington (Security Guard), Chip Heller (Police Officer), Harry Friedman (Man)

Ray and Robert visit the Baseball Hall of Fame, but learn that the press visit was the day before.


67 :03x20 - Move Over

First aired: Mar/15/1999
Writer: Kathy Ann Stumpe
Director: Will Mackenzie
Guest star: Charles Durning (Father Hubley)

Ray is worried when Debra always has to be cuddling him or touching him when he is trying to sleep at night.


68 :03x21 - The Getaway

First aired: Apr/05/1999
Writer: Cindy Chupack
Director: Steve Zuckerman
Guest star: Lynn Milgrim (Cecily), Rick Hall (Bill), Beth Skipp (Pam), Monica Horan (Amy)

Ray and Debra go on a vacation to Vermont, but both are so worried about having fun that they both end up having a mediocre time.


69 :03x22 - Be Nice

First aired: May/03/1999
Writer: Lew Schneider
Director: Steve Zuckerman
Guest star: Jerry Lambert (Father), Stephanie Erb (Elise), Mary Jo Keenen (Lori), Kevin James (Doug)

Ray babysits the kids, which leads all the moms to think he is sweet. Debra wants to know why she doesn't get the same treatment at home.


70 :03x23 - Working Girl

First aired: Apr/26/1999
Writer: Cindy Chupack
Director: Michael Zinberg
Guest star: Julie Hagerty (Charlotte)

Debra decides to go out and get a job, which leaves Ray to fend for himself.


71 :03x24 - Dancing with Debra

First aired: May/10/1999
Writer: Steve Skrovan
Director: Brian K. Roberts
Guest star: Jennifer Sciole (Swing Dancer), Jill Zimmerman (Kristin), Jon Manfrellotti (Gianni)

Ray doesn't want to go dancing with Debra, so she goes dancing with Robert instead, which causes jealousy.


72 :03x25 - Robert Moves Back

First aired: May/17/1999
Writer: Lew Schneider
Director: Brian K. Roberts
Guest star: Monica Horan (Amy)

Robert and Amy need someplace to stay when their apartment tenants catch them alone.


73 :03x26 - How They Met

First aired: May/24/1999
Writer: Philip Rosenthal, Ray Romano
Director: Gary Halvorson

Ray and Debra reminisce about when they first met 15 years ago including what Ray first thought of Debra's cooking.


74 :04x01 - Boob Job

First aired: Sep/20/1999
Writer: Lew Schneider
Director: Will Mackenzie
Guest star: Meeghan Holaway (Cheryl)

Debra is upset when she sees Ray's giddy reaction to her friend's recently acquired "new and improved" breasts.


75 :04x02 - You Bet

First aired: Oct/04/1999
Writer: Steve Skrovan
Director: Will Mackenzie
Guest star: Victor Raider-Wexler (Stan), John Del Regno (Sal), Len Lesser (Garvin), Monty Hoffman (Dominic)

Franks starts to be nice instead of cheap and grumpy, and everyone is baffled by his new personality.


76 :04x03 - The Can Opener

First aired: Sep/27/1999
Writer: Aaron Shure
Director: Will Mackenzie

Ray and Debra argue about a can opener and the rest of the family takes sides as to who is right.


77 :04x04 - Sex Talk

First aired: Oct/11/1999
Writer: Lisa K. Nelson
Director: Will Mackenzie

Ray and Debra are discouraged when they realize that their sex life isn't what it used to be.


78 :04x05 - The Will

First aired: Oct/18/1999
Writer: Michael Feldman
Director: Will Mackenzie
Guest star: Maggie Wheeler (Linda), Gary Grossman (Mr. Atkins), Tom McGowan (Bernie)

Ray and Debra want Bernie and Linda to be the kid's guardians, which makes Marie and Robert very jealous.


79 :04x06 - The Sister

First aired: Oct/25/1999
Writer: Kathy Ann Stumpe
Director: Will Mackenzie
Guest star: Ashley Crow (Jennifer)

Debra is upset and confused when her hippie sister becomes a nun.


80 :04x07 - Cousin Gerard

First aired: Nov/08/1999
Writer: Mike Haukom
Director: Will Mackenzie
Guest star: Fred Stoller (Gerard)

Ray's annoying cousins Gerard is hired to be Ray's assistant, and Debra explains how the two are very alike to a mortified Ray.


81 :04x08 - Debra's Workout

First aired: Nov/15/1999
Writer: Ray Romano
Director: Will Mackenzie
Guest star: Mark Dobies (Nick), Andy Kindler (Andy), Susan Varon (Suzy), Jon Manfrellotti (Gianni), Joseph V. Perry (Nemo)

Debra is trying to stay fit so she starts to work out more.


82 :04x09 - No Thanks

First aired: Nov/22/1999
Writer: Tucker Cawley, Jeremy Stevens
Director: Will Mackenzie
Guest star: Monica Horan (Amy)

Debra decides to try and cook with Marie for Thanksgiving, and Marie starts to like her more than Amy.


83 :04x10 - Left Back

First aired: Nov/29/1999
Writer: Philip Rosenthal
Director: Will Mackenzie
Guest star: Monica Horan (Amy), Diana-Maria Riva (Sarah)

Micheal might have to get held back a year in preschool, and Ray learns that he had the same fate when he was younger.


84 :04x11 - The Christmas Picture

First aired: Dec/13/1999
Writer: Lew Schneider
Director: Will Mackenzie
Guest star: Lew Schneider (Steven Golden), Katherine Helmond (Lois), Robert Culp (Waren)

Ray wants to take a family photo, but Debra and Marie have different meanings of a "family" photo.


85 :04x12 - What's With Robert?

First aired: Jan/10/2000
Writer: Cindy Chupack
Director: Will Mackenzie
Guest star: Geoff Stults (Mailman), Monica Horan (Amy)

Debra speculates that Robert may be gay, which explains his fear of commitment. Ray refuses to believe it.


86 :04x13 - Bully on the Bus

First aired: Jan/17/2000
Writer: Steve Skrovan
Director: Will Mackenzie
Guest star: Ja'net DuBois (Dottie), Steffani Brass (Girl at bus stop), Tommy Aquino (Kid), Andre Jamal Kinney (Kid)

Ray and Debra learn that Ally is bullying someone on the bus. They each have different solutions to the situation.


87 :04x14 - Prodigal Son

First aired: Jan/31/2000
Writer: Steve Skrovan
Director: Will Mackenzie
Guest star: Victor Raider-Wexler (Stan), Len Lesser (Garvin), Charles Durning (Father Hubley)

Ray doesn't want to go to Sunday mass, which makes everyone upset. When he finally does go though, he finds that his father doesn't even do anything but talk to his friends.


88 :04x15 - Robert's Rodeo

First aired: Feb/07/2000
Writer: Jennifer Crittenden
Director: Will Mackenzie
Guest star: Monica Horan (Amy), Sherri Shepherd (Judy), Christy L. Medrano (Nurse)

Ray feels a lot of guilt, when he cancels plans to go out with Robert for a golfing trip and Robert gets injured in the line of duty.


89 :04x16 - The Tenth Anniversary

First aired: Feb/14/2000
Writer: Aaron Shure
Director: Will Mackenzie
Guest star: Katherine Helmond (Lois), Charles Durning (Father Hubley), Andy Kindler (Andy), Robert Culp (Waren), Jon Manfrellotti (Gianni), Maggie Wheeler (Linda), Monica Horan (Amy), Fred Stoller (Gerard)

When Ray and Debra celebrate their 10th anniversary, Ray discovers that he taped over their wedding video with a football game. Ray makes it up, by renewing his wedding vows.


90 :04x17 - Hackidu

First aired: Feb/21/2000
Writer: Lew Schneider
Director: Will Mackenzie
Guest star: Scotty Leavenworth (Tyler Parker), David Hunt (Bill Parker), Paul Reubens (Russel)

Ray tries to get involved with Ally's new hobby, Hackidu, which are like Poke'mon cards.


91 :04x18 - Debra Makes Something Good

First aired: Feb/28/2000
Writer: Kathy Ann Stumpe
Director: Will Mackenzie
Guest star: Andy Kindler (Andy)

Debra makes a new dish that everyone loves, which makes Marie jealous.


92 :04x19 - Marie and Frank's New Friends

First aired: Mar/20/2000
Writer: Mike Royce
Director: Steve Zuckerman
Guest star: David Byrd (Harry Stipe), Dom Irrera (Seth Stipe), Anna Berger (Rita Stipe)

Ray and Debra try and get Marie and Frank to be friends with another old couple, so they won't be over at their house as much.


93 :04x20 - Alone Time

First aired: Apr/17/2000
Writer: Jennifer Crittenden
Director: Steve Zuckerman

Ray wonders why Debra needs her alone time, and catches her crying. What is wrong with their marriage?


94 :04x21 - Someone's Cranky

First aired: May/01/2000
Writer: Tucker Cawley
Director: Steve Zuckerman

Robert, still mad about his bull accident, is acting mean and obnoxious to everyone. It is his birthday and no one wants to celebrate, not even him.


95 :04x22 - Bad Moon Rising

First aired: May/08/2000
Writer: Philip Rosenthal, Ray Romano
Director: David Lee
Guest star: Andy Kindler (Andy), Jon Manfrellotti (Gianni)

Ray tries to get Debra less grumpy, and tries to give her a special pill, but it makes her even madder.


96 :04x23 - Confronting the Attacker

First aired: May/15/2000
Writer: Lew Schneider
Director: Brian K. Roberts
Guest star: Alex Solowitz (Teenager), Sherri Shepherd (Judy), Monica Horan (Amy), Richard Assad (Candy Store Owner)

Robert loses his nerve the first day back from his accident and quits the police force. Trying to find a new job, he decides to be a telemarketer.


97 :04x24 - Robert's Divorce

First aired: May/22/2000
Writer: Steve Skrovan, Jennifer Crittenden, Tucker Cawley
Director: Wil Shriner
Guest star: Suzie Plakson (Joanne), Monica Horan (Amy)

While out on a family dinner, Robert's ex-wife approaches him and we find out how Joanne dumped him in the first place.


98 :05x01 - Italy (1)

First aired: Oct/02/2000
Writer: Philip Rosenthal
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Alex Meneses (Stefania), Pierrino Mascarino (Giorgio), David Proval (Marco)

Marie finds enough saved money for the family to go to Italy. Everyone is in amazement when they get there, except Ray, who can't appreciate it. Robert also meets Stefania, the girl of his dreams.


99 :05x02 - Italy (2)

First aired: Oct/02/2000
Writer: Philip Rosenthal
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Pierrino Mascarino (Giorgio), David Proval (Marco), Alex Meneses (Stefania)

Ray finally understands the spirit of Italy, but will it be too late to enjoy it? Also, Robert spends more time with Stefania, the new girl of his dreams.


100 :05x03 - The Wallpaper

First aired: Oct/09/2000
Writer: Lew Schneider
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Patricia Belcher (Ruth), Annie Abbott (Louise)

Ray's parents' car crashes into Ray and Debra's house. Debra is outraged, but Ray seems fine. Later Ray has a fit and kicks his parents out of their house.


101 :05x04 - Meant to Be

First aired: Oct/16/2000
Writer: Jennifer Crittenden
Director: Michael Zinberg
Guest star: Alex Meneses (Stefania), Suzie Plakson (Joanne), David Proval (Marco), Monica Horan (Amy)

Robert has to decide whether he wants his ex-girlfriend, Amy, his ex-wife, Joanne, or the beautiful girl he met in Italy, Stefania. After Amy finds out about the other women, Robert only has two choices.


102 :05x05 - Pet Cemetery

First aired: Oct/23/2000
Writer: Steve Skrovan
Director: Ken Levine

Ray accidentally kills Ally's pet hamster and Debra insists they have a funeral which turns very emotional for Ray.


103 :05x06 - The Author

First aired: Oct/30/2000
Writer: Mike Royce
Director: Andy Ackerman

Just as Ray's dreams of being a writer are squashed, Robert is promoted to lieutenant.


104 :05x07 - The Walk to the Door

First aired: Nov/06/2000
Writer: Tucker Cawley
Director: Asaad Kelada
Guest star: Rudy Moreno (Nice Man), Vicki Juditz (Elizibeth), Fred Ornstein (Elderly Man)

Ray meets an ex that he dated in high school who he thinks he treated badly. When he finally approaches her about it, she can't even remember what happened


105 :05x08 - Fighting In-Laws

First aired: Nov/20/2000
Writer: Kathy Ann Stumpe
Director: Michael Zinberg
Guest star: Katherine Helmond (Lois), Robert Culp (Waren)

Ray and Debra find out that Debra's parents are having marriage troubles and that they aren't that different from Frank and Marie...


106 :05x09 - Young Girl

First aired: Nov/13/2000
Writer: Aaron Shure
Director: Michael Zinberg
Guest star: Tinsley Grimes (Erica)

Robert starts dating a girl half his age. Debra is jealous, Frank loves it, and Ray is just confused.


107 :05x10 - The Sneeze

First aired: Nov/27/2000
Writer: Steve Skrovan
Director: Ken Levine
Guest star: Bob Joles (Guy), Andy Kindler (Andy), Jon Manfrellotti (Gianni)

Ray fears that he may get sick after a man sneezes on him, so he runs to his mom for help to Debra's disgust.


108 :05x11 - Christmas Present

First aired: Dec/11/2000
Writer: Kathy Ann Stumpe
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Jon Manfrellotti (Gianni), Andy Kindler (Andy)

Ray tries to buy such a good Christmas present for Debra, that she will let him go on a weekend golfing trip, but things don't go as planned.


109 :05x12 - What Good Are You?

First aired: Jan/08/2001
Writer: Jennifer Crittenden
Director: Ken Levine
Guest star: Jon Manfrellotti (Gianni), Andy Kindler (Andy), Susan Varon (Suzy), Robert Ruth (Nemo)

Ray is discouraged when everyone thinks that he is useless in an emergency situation, and that they'd rather have Frank or Robert around.


110 :05x13 - Ray's Journal

First aired: Feb/05/2001
Writer: Jennifer Crittenden
Director: Kenneth Shapiro

Ray is shocked when he learns that Marie used to read his journal when he was a teenager, until he is sorry when he finds an "I hate my mom" entry.


111 :05x14 - Super Bowl

First aired: Jan/29/2001
Writer: Ray Romano, Mike Royce
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Edward James Gage (Doug), Jon Manfrellotti (Gianni), Timothy Durkin (Stu), Marla Frees (Mary Jo), J. J. Boone (Lori)

Ray and Gianni go to the super bowl, but when Ray sees everyone with their wives, he invites Debra. It pretty much all goes downhill from there....


112 :05x15 - Fairies

First aired: Feb/19/2001
Writer: Aaron Shure
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Diana-Maria Riva (Sarah)

Ray and Frank are upset when Ray's twins decide to be fairies in the school play, when they could have been rocks.


113 :05x16 - Silent Partners

First aired: Feb/12/2001
Writer: Tucker Cawley
Director: Gary Halvorson

During a Valentine's Day dinner, Ray and Debra realize that they have nothing to talk about anymore. They try to spend more time with each other, but Ray soon realizes that too much togetherness is not the answer.


114 :05x17 - Stefania Arrives

First aired: Feb/26/2001
Writer: Tucker Cawley, Lew Schneider
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Susan Varon (Suzy), David Proval (Marco), Robert Ruth (Nemo), Alex Meneses (Stefania)

Stefania returns to Robert. He is happy because she is stunningly beautiful, but also very annoying. Just as he breaks up with her, Marco, her father announces that they have moved to America for good.


115 :05x18 - Humm Vac

First aired: Mar/19/2001
Writer: Lew Schneider
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Tricia O'Kelley (Carol Marshall)

Ray and Debra get a new vacuum cleaner, and love it, until Debra learns that Marie pointed the saleswoman their way. Now they must get rid of it.


116 :05x19 - Net Worth

First aired: Apr/23/2001
Writer: Mike Haukom
Director: David Lee
Guest star: Brian Posehn (Walter), Bob Odenkirk (Scott)

Debra is upset when Ray gives 1,000$ to his friends' go-cart theme park. Later, Ray discovers that Debra borrowed money from Marie when they were first moving in.


117 :05x20 - Frank Paints the House

First aired: May/21/2001
Writer: Scott Buck
Director: David Lee

Frank decides to paint Ray and Debra's house, but won't listen to Ray. After Ray fires Frank, Marie tells Ray to hire him back.


118 :05x21 - The Canister

First aired: Apr/09/2001
Writer: David Regal
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Monica Horan (Amy)

Marie accuses Debra of not returning a canister, and Debra gets one of Marie's rare apologies, but later Debra finds that Ally was using the canister.


119 :05x22 - Say Uncle

First aired: May/07/2001
Writer: Aaron Shure
Director: Kenneth Shapiro
Guest star: Renee Faia (Coleen), Michelle Beauchamp (Lisa)

Ray realizes that his kids would rather spend time with their uncle Robert than him. Robert and Debra decide that Ray finds it boring to be with his kids.


120 :05x23 - Separation

First aired: May/14/2001
Writer: Philip Rosenthal
Director: Asaad Kelada
Guest star: Katherine Helmond (Lois), Robert Culp (Waren), Tom McCleister (Workman)

Debra is shocked to learn that her parents are planning to separate after 40 years of marriage. If they can't make it, what will happen to her and Ray?


121 :05x24 - Let's Fix Robert

First aired: Apr/30/2001
Writer: Jennifer Crittenden
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Sherri Shepherd (Judy), Monica Horan (Amy), Alex Meneses (Stefania), David Proval (Marco)

Marie gathers up Stefania, Amy, and Robert's police partner, Judy, as they discuss everything "wrong" with Robert. Of course, Robert is horrified, so he runs to Ray and Debra.


122 :05x25 - Ally's Birth

First aired: May/21/2001
Writer: Tucker Cawley
Director: Jerry Zaks
Guest star: Monique Edwards (Doctor)

In this flashback episode, we see how Ally was born. When Debra was about to go into labor, Ray, her, and Robert try to drive to the hospital in Robert's police car. But when Debra needs to have the baby, and the car is in a traffic jam, will Ray and Robert deliver the baby?


The First Six Years

First aired: Apr/28/2002
Writer: Philip Rosenthal
Director: Kenneth Shapiro
Guest star: Ron Howard (Himself), Martin Short (Himself), Mary Tyler Moore (Herself), Norman Lear (Himself), Larry King (Himself), Curt Schilling (Himself), Billy Bob Thornton (Himself), Bob Newhart (Himself), Jon Voight (Himself), Clint Howard (Himself)

Classic clips are shown with commentary from celebrities.


123 :06x01 - The Angry Family

First aired: Sep/24/2001
Writer: Philip Rosenthal
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Rhyon Nicole Brown (Grace), Richard Israel (Adam), Charles Durning (Father Hubley), Mitch Holleman (Ian), Elizabeth Anne Smith (Eileen)

Micheal writes a story called, "The Angry Family" and Ray and Debra get concerned that the family arguing may be having an affect on their children.


124 :06x02 - No Roll!

First aired: Oct/01/2001
Writer: Aaron Shure
Director: Jerry Zaks

Ray buys an "adult game" that leads to an uncomfortable talk about Ray and Debra's marriage.


125 :06x03 - Odd Man Out

First aired: Oct/08/2001
Writer: Steve Skrovan
Director: Jerry Zaks
Guest star: Alex Meneses (Stefania), David Proval (Marco), Fred Stoller (Gerard)

Frank and Marie fight over who Marco will be friends with. Debra sides with Marie and Ray sides with Frank.


126 :06x04 - Ray's Ring

First aired: Oct/15/2001
Writer: Mike Royce
Director: Kenneth Shapiro
Guest star: Ping Wu (Customer), Joanna Burnett (Woman), Jeff Garlin (Jimmy), Julie Claire (Alexis)

Ray loses his wedding ring and a young, attractive woman comes on to him. Debra decides to go out without her ring.


127 :06x05 - Marie's Sculpture

First aired: Oct/22/2001
Writer: Jennifer Crittenden
Director: Kenneth Shapiro
Guest star: Mary Gillis (Sister Beth), Lauri Johnson (Sister Ann), Rocky McMurray (Janitor)

Marie makes an abstract sculpture, that looks like a woman part. Ray tries to get rid of it by donating to a church, but they won't take it.


128 :06x06 - Jealous Robert

First aired: Nov/05/2001
Writer: Ray Romano
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Monica Horan (Amy), Andy Kindler (Andy), Jon Manfrellotti (Gianni)

Marie and Debra plan to get Gianni and Amy on a date to make Robert jealous. But, later they find that the relationship is becoming serious.


129 :06x07 - Frank Goes Downstairs

First aired: Oct/29/2001
Writer: Jennifer Crittenden
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Richard Penn (Doctor), Tom McGowan (Bernie), Jon Manfrellotti (Gianni)

Ray and Debra lie about falling down the stairs while having sex, so Frank tries to fix the stairs. He gets injured and Ray and Debra start to feel guilty.


130 :06x08 - It's Supposed to Be Fun

First aired: Nov/12/2001
Writer: Lew Schneider
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Heather McPhaul (Parent), Raymond Patterson (Parent), Todd Sandler (Referee), Dan Castellaneta (Brian)

Geoffrey is having trouble getting into the game when he plays basketball. Ray learns in the end that it's supposed to be fun for both of them.


131 :06x09 - Older Women

First aired: Nov/19/2001
Writer: Philip Rosenthal, Tucker Cawley
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Robert Culp (Waren), Patricia Place (Emma), Katherine Helmond (Lois)

Debra's parents are coming to Thanksgiving. Debra is happy, until Warren brings an older woman for his date.


132 :06x10 - Raybert

First aired: Nov/26/2001
Writer: Steve Skrovan
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Ruben Pla (Wendi's Father), Ana Ortiz (Natasha Leonetti), Christine Gonzales (Wendi)

Robert meets a beautiful young woman, who really likes him. The trouble is, she thinks he is Ray, and he does not set her straight.


133 :06x11 - The Kicker

First aired: Dec/10/2001
Writer: Aaron Shure
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Boris Cabrera (Ron), Scott St. James (Talk show host), Winston J. Rocha (Ron's father)

At a college football game, Frank catches a record setting field goal, but refuses to give it back to the kicker. Soon he becomes a wanted man to sports fans.


134 :06x12 - Season's Greetings

First aired: Dec/17/2001
Writer: Tucker Cawley
Director: Jerry Zaks

Marie and Debra try to write a "family update" to brag how well they are doing. Everyone gets upset at their sections of the letter, so it ends up being a Marie and Debra update.


135 :06x13 - Tissues

First aired: Jan/07/2002
Writer: Mike Royce
Director: Jerry Zaks
Guest star: Mark Edward Smith (Contractor)

Debra decides to let Ray be more involved in daily decision making. Ray grocery shops and even chooses their next vacation location.


136 :06x14 - Snow Day

First aired: Jan/14/2002
Writer: Kathy Ann Stumpe
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Monica Horan (Amy)

During a power outage, Ray, Debra, Robert, and Amy are stuck at Frank and Marie's house. A lot of true feelings are revealed with many arguments.


137 :06x15 - Cookies

First aired: Jan/28/2002
Writer: Steve Skrovan
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Timmy Deters (Child), Nicholas DiNardo (Young Mook), Amy Aquino (Peggy), Stephanie Courtney (Woman), Hunter Grey (Frontier Girl), Arnetia Walker (Friendly Mother)

Ally's troupe leader, Peggy, and Ray get in a quarrel, which leads to a face off between Ray and the "cookie lady." Good thing Debra comes to rescue him.


138 :06x16 - Lucky Suit

First aired: Feb/04/2002
Writer: Tucker Cawley
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Sam Anderson (Agent Garfield), Carole Gutierrez (Secretary)

Robert is very excited about his new F.B.I. job, until Marie burns his lucky suit.


139 :06x17 - The Skit

First aired: Feb/25/2002
Writer: Lew Schneider
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Len Lesser (Garvin), Victor Raider-Wexler (Stan), Debra Mooney (Lee), Max Rosenthal (Max)

At Lee and Stan's anniversary party, Ray and Debra start to do impressions of Frank and Marie. Later, they find out that Ray and Debra can't take a joke when Frank and Marie do impressions of them.


140 :06x18 - The Breakup Tape

First aired: Mar/04/2002
Writer: Tom Caltabiano
Director: Jerry Zaks

Debra is confused when she finds an old break-up tape addressed to Ray from college. They decide to share things from past relationships, but Ray is shocked when Debra has a whole box filled with gifts.


141 :06x19 - Talk to Your Daughter

First aired: Mar/18/2002
Writer: Ray Romano
Director: Jerry Zaks
Guest star: Tom McGowan (Bernie), Jon Manfrellotti (Gianni)

Ray is ready to talk to Ally about where babies come from, but he finds that her interests have switched to what the meaning of life is.


142 :06x20 - A Vote for Debra

First aired: Mar/25/2002
Writer: Lew Schneider
Director: Jerry Zaks
Guest star: Kyra Groves (Woman), Jerry Lambert (Guy Kowalski), Kevin Brief (Principal), David Hunt (Bill Parker)

Debra runs for school president, but Ray isn't sure he can handle the kids all by himself, so he votes against her, which causes a big argument.


143 :06x21 - Call Me Mom

First aired: Apr/29/2002
Writer: Ron Rubin
Director: Kenneth Shapiro, Kenneth Shapiro
Guest star: Katherine Helmond (Lois)

Ray finally finds enough confidence to call Debra's mother, "mom". Soon, he feels that Debra should call Marie "mom".


144 :06x22 - Mother's Day (1)

First aired: May/06/2002
Writer: Jennifer Crittenden
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Fred Ornstein (Artie), Anne Gee Byrd (Hilda)

Debra is offended when Marie calls her rude, and the two are not speaking to each other. Ray tries to make it better, but just makes it worse.


145 :06x23 - The Bigger Person (2)

First aired: May/13/2002
Writer: Tucker Cawley, Lew Schneider
Director: Gary Halvorson

Ray and Frank find that Debra and Marie not speaking may not be so bad, when they exploit a loophole they find. Everything is great, until Robert tattles on them.


146 :06x24 - The First Time (3)

First aired: May/20/2002
Writer: Mike Royce, Ray Romano
Director: Tom Caltabiano
Guest star: Charles Durning (Father Hubley), Tom McGowan (Bernie), Jon Manfrellotti (Gianni)

Ray and Debra recall their first time "doing it". Ray goes to Debra's house, but Marie catches on to what may happen, so she sends Father Hubley over to Debra's house.


147 :07x01 - The Cult (4)

First aired: Sep/23/2002
Writer: Philip Rosenthal
Director: Kenneth Shapiro
Guest star: Fred Stoller (Gerard), Susan Yeagley (Mariann)

Everyone is convinced that Robert is in a cult. When Robert realizes that they just like him for his famous brother, he decides to leave. Ray and Robert decide to trick Marie and Debra into liking each other again, by saying that Robert is being hypnotized by the cult.


148 :07x02 - Counseling

First aired: Sep/23/2002
Writer: Mike Royce
Director: Kenneth Shapiro, Kenneth Shapiro
Guest star: Nancy Lenehan (Pamela), Tom McGowan (Bernie), Maggie Wheeler (Linda)

Ray and Debra go to a marriage counselor, but Debra is shocked to learn that the counselor is on Ray's side. Later, Debra accuses Ray of being a "fake" person to impress the counselor.


149 :07x03 - Homework

First aired: Sep/30/2002
Writer: Jeremy Stevens
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Jerry Lambert (Guy Kowalski), Julie Dretzin (Mother #1)

When Ray complains that Ally is getting too much homework, her teacher invites him to talk to the school board about it in a meeting.


150 :07x04 - Pet the Bunny

First aired: Oct/07/2002
Writer: Aaron Shure
Director: John Fortenberry
Guest star: Len Lesser (Garvin), Victor Raider-Wexler (Stan)

Marie finds out that Ray has written a eulogy for Frank already. She wonders where hers is and everyone else wonders why he is writing them.


151 :07x05 - Who Am I?

First aired: Oct/14/2002
Writer: David Regal
Director: John Fortenberry
Guest star: Maggie Wheeler (Linda), Albert Romano (Albert), Max Rosenthal (Max), Jon Manfrellotti (Gianni), Tom McGowan (Bernie), J. G. Hertzler (Dr. Everett Munce), Victor Raider-Wexler (Stan), Len Lesser (Garvin)

After spending an evening with his friends, Ray admits to Debra that he isn't having very much fun anymore. Debra is thrilled that Ray may be growing up.


152 :07x06 - Robert Needs Money

First aired: Oct/21/2002
Writer: Tom Caltabiano
Director: Michael Zinberg

Ray and Debra loan Robert one thousand dollars, but are shocked when he spends the money for a vacation to Hawaii.


153 :07x07 - The Sigh

First aired: Nov/04/2002
Writer: Steve Skrovan
Director: Jerry Zaks

Ray reluctantly gives up his bathroom to Debra so she will be able to have more space for herself. But, when Ray has to use the kid's bathroom, he realizes that he has made a huge mistake.


154 :07x08 - The Annoying Kid

First aired: Nov/11/2002
Writer: Lew Schneider
Director: Jerry Zaks
Guest star: Cheryl Hines (Lauren), Brett Buford (Spencer)

Ray becomes flustered with the twins new friend, Spencer, whom he hates. Debra warns him to not ruin their friendship with Spencer's parents.


155 :07x09 - She's the One

First aired: Nov/18/2002
Writer: Philip Rosenthal, Ray Romano
Director: John Fortenberry
Guest star: Michael Papajohn (Walter), Aaron D. Spears (Rick), Elizabeth Bogush (Angela)

Robert is dating a new girl named Angela, and Robert thinks she may be "the one". Ray is convinced until he sees her doing something very strange.


156 :07x10 - Marie's Vision

First aired: Nov/25/2002
Writer: Jay Kogen
Director: Sheldon Epps
Guest star: Monica Horan (Amy)

When Marie has trouble seeing, Debra suggests she go to the eye doctor. Everything is fine, until Marie notices some bed things about the family.


157 :07x11 - The Thought That Counts

First aired: Dec/09/2002
Writer: Tucker Cawley
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Monica Horan (Amy)

Ray lies to Debra about getting her a great gift, so he turns to Amy and Robert for help. When Ray claims the gift as his idea, Robert gets frustrated and squeals to Debra.


158 :07x12 - Grandpa Steals

First aired: Jan/06/2003
Writer: Lew Schneider
Director: Jerry Zaks
Guest star: Jeff Garlin (Jimmy the Produce Manager)

Ally catches Frank "sampling" some fruit at the super market. Now, Frank must find a way to get Ally to like and trust him again.


159 :07x13 - Somebody Hates Raymond

First aired: Jan/27/2003
Writer: Steve Skrovan
Director: Jerry Zaks
Guest star: Steve Vinovich (Jerry Musso), Andy Kindler (Andy)

When Ray's friend, Andy, gets a job booking celebrities for a radio station, Ray offers to appear as a guest. When he is rejected, he learns that the host, Jerry Musso hates him.


160 :07x14 - Just a Formality

First aired: Feb/03/2003
Writer: Philip Rosenthal, Steve Skrovan
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Chris Elliott (Peter McDougal), Monica Horan (Amy), Fred Willard (Hank McDougal), Georgia Engel (Pat McDougal), Dan Martin (Policeman)

Robert is finally going to propose to Amy, but must get her parent's permission first. This proves to be harder than he thought, when they say no.


161 :07x15 - The Disciplinarian

First aired: Feb/10/2003
Writer: Mike Royce
Director: Jerry Zaks

Debra is tired of being the mean parent, so she makes Ray punish the kids for once. Ray goes overboard, and soon the twins have no holidays.


162 :07x16 - Sweet Charity

First aired: Feb/17/2003
Writer: Aaron Shure
Director: Jerry Zaks
Guest star: Adrian Ricard (Lesley), Betty Murphy (Margaret), Emy Coligado (Claudia), Donna Cooper (Beth), Tara Karsian (Jean)

Ray volunteers at a hospital, and starts to spend more time there than at home.


163 :07x17 - Meeting the Parents

First aired: Feb/24/2003
Writer: Mike Royce, Lew Schneider
Director: Jerry Zaks
Guest star: Fred Willard (Hank McDougal), Chris Elliott (Peter McDougal), Monica Horan (Amy), Georgia Engel (Pat McDougal)

Amy's parents finally meet the Barones when they come to Amy's house to try to talk Amy out of marrying Robert. A little wisdom from Raymond fixes everything for the couple.


164 :07x18 - The Plan

First aired: Mar/10/2003
Writer: Tucker Cawley
Director: Jerry Zaks
Guest star: Georgia Engel (Pat McDougal), Fred Willard (Hank McDougal), Monica Horan (Amy)

When Robert is in charge of writing his wedding invitations, Ray suggests that he do a horrible job, so Amy won't want him to do anything else.


165 :07x19 - Sleepover at Peggy's

First aired: Mar/31/2003
Writer: George B. White, III
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Jon Manfrellotti (Gianni), Amy Aquino (Peggy)

Ray is horrified when he thinks Peggy, "the cookie lady" is flirting with him. When Debra is too sick to pick Ally up from Peggy's house, Ray has to go do it.


166 :07x20 - Who's Next

First aired: Apr/14/2003
Writer: Steve Skrovan
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Maggie Wheeler (Linda), Renata Scott (Harriet Lichmann), Tom McGowan (Bernie), Monica Horan (Amy)

Ray and Debra choose people to replace them, if one passes away. Debra chooses their friend, Linda, while Ray chooses Robert or Bernie to replace him.


167 :07x21 - The Shower

First aired: Apr/28/2003
Writer: Leslie Caveny
Director: Jerry Zaks
Guest star: Sherri Shepherd (Judy), Georgia Engel (Pat McDougal), Billy Mayo (Officer Keon), Monica Horan (Amy)

At Amy's bridal shower, Marie annoys Debra so much that she must take a few drinks. She gets busted for drunk driving and ends up in jail.


168 :07x22 - Baggage

First aired: May/05/2003
Writer: Tucker Cawley
Director: Gary Halvorson

Ray and Debra get in a fight about a suitcase that they took on vacation. Will Ray put it away, or will Debra? They must get marital advice from Frank.


169 :07x23 - The Bachelor Party

First aired: May/12/2003
Writer: Tom Caltabiano, Ray Romano
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Victor Raider-Wexler (Stan), Len Lesser (Garvin), Albert Romano (Albert), Chris Elliott (Peter McDougal), Monica Horan (Amy), Andy Kindler (Andy), Fred Stoller (Gerard), Tom McGowan (Bernie), Max Rosenthal (Max), Fred Willard (Hank McDougal)

Ray throws Robert a horrible bachelor party, which really lets Robert down. After Amy and Debra yell at him a little, Ray is forced to throw another bachelor party.


170 :07x24 - Robert's Wedding

First aired: May/19/2003
Writer: Philip Rosenthal
Director: Jerry Zaks
Guest star: Fred Willard (Hank McDougal), Maggie Wheeler (Linda), Sherri Shepherd (Judy), Fred Stoller (Gerard), Tom McGowan (Bernie), Chris Elliott (Peter McDougal), Jon Manfrellotti (Gianni), Georgia Engel (Pat McDougal), Monica Horan (Amy), Chelcie Ross (Reverend Stevens)

Robert and Amy's wedding day is filled with nervousness and Marie isn't helping. After Marie questions the whole marriage, they finally get on with it. Ray makes a toast that makes everyone forget about the incident, and the two leave happy.


171 :08x01 - Fun with Debra

First aired: Sep/22/2003
Writer: Mike Scully
Director: Gary Halvorson

Ray decides to let Debra come with him to golfing to have some fun. Lets just say that it's not that fun....


172 :08x02 - Thank You Notes

First aired: Sep/29/2003
Writer: Philip Rosenthal
Director: Kenneth Shapiro
Guest star: Debra Mooney (Lee)

When Robert and Amy get back from their honeymoon, Marie asks when they will send out thank you notes. She isn't quite happy with Amy's response...


173 :08x03 - Home From School

First aired: Oct/06/2003
Writer: Steve Skrovan
Director: Kenneth Shapiro

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.


174 :08x04 - Misery Loves Company

First aired: Oct/13/2003
Writer: Aaron Shure
Director: Gary Halvorson

Debra and Ray are growing tired of all the love and affection between Robert and Amy. Robert even gives Ray marriage advice!


175 :08x05 - The Contractor

First aired: Oct/20/2003
Writer: Mike Royce
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Jon Manfrellotti (Gianni)

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.


176 :08x06 - Peter on the Couch

First aired: Nov/03/2003
Writer: Steven James Meyer
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Georgia Engel (Pat McDougal), Chris Elliott (Peter McDougal), Fred Willard (Hank McDougal)

Peter visits Amy and Robert and never leaves. The Barones and Amy discuss how it is hard to keep a middle-aged man in their homes.


177 :08x07 - Liars

First aired: Nov/10/2003
Writer: Tucker Cawley
Director: Kenneth Shapiro

Ray tells a lie to Marie as an excuse for missing their meeting. Debra gets into lying too. Soon, Ray and Debra get in a tangled web of lies.


178 :08x08 - The Surprise Party

First aired: Nov/17/2003
Writer: Lew Schneider
Director: Jerry Zaks
Guest star: Katherine Helmond (Lois), Maggie Wheeler (Linda), Kristen Trucksess (Gayle), Tom McGowan (Bernie), Christopher T. Wood (Waiter)

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.


179 :08x09 - The Bird

First aired: Nov/24/2003
Writer: Tucker Cawley
Director: Kenneth Shapiro
Guest star: Chris Elliott (Peter McDougal), Fred Willard (Hank McDougal), Georgia Engel (Pat McDougal)

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.


180 :08x10 - Jazz Records

First aired: Dec/15/2003
Writer: Tom Caltabiano
Director: Gary Halvorson

Frank misses his old jazz records that Ray broke when he was little, which causes Ray to feel very guilty.


181 :08x11 - Debra at the Lodge

First aired: Jan/05/2004
Writer: Lew Schneider
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Max Rosenthal (Max), Albert Romano (Albert), Elsa Raven (Mrs. Lopman), Bunny Levine (Hilda), Victor Raider-Wexler (Stan), Len Lesser (Garvin), Norma Michaels (Mrs. Pechi)

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


182 :08x12 - Slave

First aired: Jan/12/2004
Writer: Leslie Caveny
Director: Jerry Zaks

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.


183 :08x13 - Whose Side Are You On?

First aired: Feb/02/2004
Writer: Mike Royce
Director: Kenneth Shapiro

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.


184 :08x14 - Lateness

First aired: Feb/09/2004
Writer: Steve Skrovan
Director: Jerry Zaks
Guest star: Andy Kindler (Andy), Tom McGowan (Bernie)

When Debra takes too long in getting ready for an awards show, Ray leaves her at home. He worries about later, when he must face the consequences.


185 :08x15 - Party Dress

First aired: Feb/16/2004
Writer: Mike Scully
Director: Kenneth Shapiro
Guest star: Amy Aquino (Peggy), Jerry Lambert (Jerry), Luck Hari (Clerk)

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.


186 :08x16 - Security

First aired: Feb/23/2004
Writer: Tucker Cawley
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Georgia Engel (Pat McDougal), Fred Willard (Hank McDougal)

Robert takes a second job selling home security systems. He starts to wonder whether he should stay a policeman, or sell security as a full time job.


187 :08x17 - The Ingrate

First aired: Mar/01/2004
Writer: Aaron Shure
Director: Gary Halvorson

Debra is hurt when Ray thanks everyone but her in an acceptance speech for his honorary doctorate.


188 :08x18 - Crazy Chin

First aired: Mar/22/2004
Writer: Tom Caltabiano
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Georgia Engel (Pat McDougal), Chris Elliott (Peter McDougal), Fred Willard (Hank McDougal)

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.


189 :08x19 - The Nice Talk

First aired: Apr/19/2004
Writer: Steve Skrovan, Aaron Shure
Director: Brian K. Roberts
Guest star: Georgia Engel (Pat McDougal), Fred Willard (Hank McDougal), Chris Elliott (Peter McDougal)

The Barones and McDougals attempt to bond over a 500 piece puzzle on Easter. While everyone goes to bed, Ray and Pat stay up and have a nice talk.


190 :08x20 - Blabbermouths

First aired: May/03/2004
Writer: Mike Scully, Jeremy Stevens
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Maggie Wheeler (Linda)

When Ray learns that Debra, Amy, and Linda talk about their husbands behind their backs, Ray, Robert, and Frank decide to do their own gossiping.


191 :08x21 - The Model

First aired: May/10/2004
Writer: Leslie Caveny
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: David Garrison (William Dennison), Hira Ambrosino (Receptionist)

After an agent says Robert has a "unique look", he signs with a modeling agency. When he finds out it is fake, he and Ray make their own pictures.


192 :08x22 - The Mentor

First aired: May/17/2004
Writer: Tod Himmel
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Jason Kravits (Sam Gilula)

A young man claims that Frank has been a big inspiration in his life. Ray and Robert are amazed that Frank could have inspired anything.


193 :08x23 - Golf For It

First aired: May/24/2004
Writer: Tom Caltabiano, Tucker Cawley, Mike Royce
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Andy Kindler (Andy), Jon Manfrellotti (Gianni)

Ray and Robert golf to decide who Marie will live with when Frank passes on.


The Last Laugh

First aired: May/16/2005
Director: Jonathan Buss
Guest star: Leslie Moonves (Himself), Philip Rosenthal (Himself)

A one-hour special documentary featuring interviews with the cast and producers and highlights from past seasons including never released footage.


194 :09x01 - The Home

First aired: Sep/20/2004
Writer: Tucker Cawley, Jeremy Stevens
Director: Kenneth Shapiro

After Frank and Marie have a wonderful time visiting old friends, they deliver the shocking news to the family that they have decided to buy a condo in New Jersey. Ray, Debra, Robert, and Amy are both sad and happy about the news.


195 :09x02 - Not So Fast

First aired: Sep/27/2004
Writer: Philip Rosenthal
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Holmes Osborne (Scott), Brooks Almy (Katie)

When Ray and Debra visit Frank and Marie's new home, they are informed that the landlord is going to kick Frank and Marie out of the community.


196 :09x03 - Angry Sex

First aired: Oct/04/2004
Writer: Ray Romano
Director: Kenneth Shapiro
Guest star: Tom McGowan (Bernie), Jon Manfrellotti (Gianni)

Ray craftily turns what looks to be misfortune, after Debra and Marie fight, into a night of passion by helping Debra channel her emotions into what he terms, "angry sex."


197 :09x04 - P.T. & A

First aired: Oct/11/2004
Writer: Tom Caltabiano
Director: Kenneth Shapiro
Guest star: Melanee Murray (Ruth), April Ortiz (Liz)

Ray lies to Debra and tells her that members of the PTA called her outfit "trampy". Debra decides to show the PTA the meaning of trampy.


198 :09x05 - Ally's F

First aired: Oct/18/2004
Writer: Steve Skrovan
Director: Kenneth Shapiro
Guest star: Robert Joy (Putnam)

When Ally comes home with an "F" on her report card, Debra thinks they should pay more attention to her, while Ray thinks it is the teacher that is causing Ally to get bad grades.


199 :09x06 - Boys' Therapy

First aired: Nov/15/2004
Writer: Philip Rosenthal
Director: Kenneth Shapiro
Guest star: Albert Romano (Albert), Magda Harout (Cousin Bella), Max Rosenthal (Max)

Ray, Robert, and Frank are sent to a therapist from their wives. They skip therapy, and go out to the race track. In doing that, they become closer, which was the point of the therapy.


200 :09x07 - Debra's Parents

First aired: Nov/22/2004
Writer: Leslie Caveny
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Georgia Engel (Pat McDougal), Fred Willard (Hank McDougal), Robert Culp (Warren), Katherine Helmond (Lois)

Debra's parents come over for Thanksgiving. Ray catches them making love, and Ray and Debra think they are back together. It may not be that simple...


201 :09x08 - A Job for Robert

First aired: Nov/29/2004
Writer: Steven James Meyer
Director: Gary Halvorson

Ray becomes jealous when Marie starts treating Robert better than him. What are Marie's motives in doing this?


202 :09x09 - A Date for Peter

First aired: Jan/03/2005
Writer: Mike Royce
Director: Brian K. Roberts
Guest star: Georgia Engel (Pat McDougal), Alex Meneses (Stefania), Chris Elliott (Peter McDougal), Amy Aquino (Peggy), Fred Willard (Hank McDougal)

Ray and Debra try to get a date for Peter, Amy's brother. They hold a cocktail party to try and find him a girl. When Ray learns Peggy is invited, he tries to "save" Peter.


203 :09x10 - Favors

First aired: Jan/17/2005
Writer: Aaron Shure
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Andy Kindler (Andy), Jon Manfrellotti (Gianni)

When Debra accidentally throws away a letter to Ray from Muhammad Ali, she goes to Marie for help. Marie takes the blame, but now Debra owes her a favor.


204 :09x11 - The Faux Pas

First aired: Feb/07/2005
Writer: Lew Schneider
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Skyler Gisondo (Chris), Joel McKinnon (George)

Ray accidentally insults the twins' new friend's father. When the boy's dad comes over, and Ray accidentally repeats it, he's in for some trouble.


205 :09x12 - Tasteless Frank

First aired: Feb/14/2005
Writer: Steve Skrovan
Director: Gary Halvorson

Marie is shocked when Frank must use salt on her homemade lasagna. Ray and Robert investigate why he would need to salt something with so much flavor.


206 :09x13 - Sister-In-Law

First aired: Apr/18/2005
Writer: Tucker Cawley, Mike Royce
Director: Gary Halvorson

After Ray has a long conversation with Amy, he tells Robert that she talks too much.


207 :09x14 - The Power of No

First aired: May/02/2005
Writer: Tucker Cawley
Director: Andy Ackerman

Ray attempts to make Debra want him more by rebuking her advances.


208 :09x15 - Pat's Secret

First aired: May/09/2005
Writer: Tucker Cawley
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Georgia Engel (Pat McDougal), Chris Elliott (Peter McDougal), Fred Willard (Hank McDougal)

Robert is shocked when he catches Pat smoking a cigarette, but is thrilled to be part of Pat's dirty little secret. The secret causes Robert and Pat to bond, until someone spills the beans.


209 :09x16 - Finale

First aired: May/16/2005
Writer: Ray Romano, Tom Caltabiano, Aaron Shure, Mike Royce, Jeremy Stevens, Steve Skrovan, Lew Schneider, Tucker Cawley, Philip Rosenthal, Leslie Caveny
Director: Gary Halvorson
Guest star: Charles Chun (Doctor), Henriette Mantel (Nurse), Tracie Yamashita Leong (Woman)

Ray fears getting his adenoids removed, but Debra convinces him to go through with the surgery. During the surgery when Marie is in the bathroom, the nurse tells the family that Ray is not waking up from the anesthesia. He is okay after all, and the show ends with the family eating at the kitchen table together.