List of Everybody Loves Raymond episodes

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The following are a list of episodes from the CBS television series, Everybody Loves Raymond which ran from 1996-2005. There was a total of 210 episodes during the series run.

Contents 1 Episodes 1.1 Season 1: 1996-1997 1.2 Season 2: 1997-1998 1.3 Season 3: 1998-1999 1.4 Season 4: 1999-2000 1.5 Season 5: 2000-2001 1.6 Season 6: 2001-2002 1.7 Season 7: 2002-2003 1.8 Season 8: 2003-2004 1.9 Season 9: 2004-2005

[edit] Episodes

[edit] Season 1: 1996-1997

Screenshot	Title	Writer(s)	Director	Original airdate	Code	#
	"Pilot"	Philip Rosenthal	Michael Lembeck	September 13, 1996	9601	01-101
	Debra is sick and tired of having Raymond's parents and his brother show up unannounced. With her birthday coming up they try not to let Ray's parents and Robert to come over, so they can have a nice peaceful birthday party.
	"I Love You"	Philip Rosenthal	Paul Lazarus	September 20, 1996	9602	02-102
	When newlywed friends make a public display of their affection, Debra wonders why reticent Raymond has trouble telling her that he loves her.
	"I Wish I Were Gus"	Kathy Ann Stumpe	Paul Lazarus	September 27, 1996	9604	03-103
	It seems even "dead people love Raymond," as reticent Ray learns when he's chosen to deliver the eulogy at his great uncle's funeral. It's an occasion that serves as a reunion for Ray's mother and her feuding sister, Alda (special guest star Jean Stapleton).
	"Standard Deviation"	Steve Skrovan	Jeff Meyer	October 4, 1996	9605	04-104
	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 higher than the other.
	"Look Don't Touch"	Lew Schneider	Jeff Meyer	October 11, 1996	9606	05-105
	Nemo's niece, Angelina, takes employment at Nemo's as a waitress. When Angelina catches Ray's 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 Nemo's, 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 Nemo's to see what all the fuss is about.
	"Frank, the Writer"	Tucker Cawley	Paul Lazarus	October 18, 1996	9603	06-106
	When Frank gets a few anecdotes published in Reader's Digest, he submits his writing samples to Ray's 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 Frank's writing is the most embarrassing work he's ever read.
	"Your Place or Mine?"	Jeremy Stevens	Howard Storm	October 25, 1996	9607	07-107
	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, who is enjoying being a "bachelor" again. Frank discovers salsa.
	"In-Laws"	Philip Rosenthal	Alan Kirschenbaum	November 1, 1996	9608	08-108
	When Ray's 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 doesn't always see eye-to-eye with Debra's folks but manages to fake it and he'd 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.
	"Win, Lose or Draw"	Kathy Ann Stumpe	Alan Kirschenbaum	November 8, 1996	9609	09-109
	Ray gets tired of being treated like a kid at his father's poker game, so he ignores his father's advice. He ends up losing all his money to Frank! 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't always go to your father and he'll make everything okay.
	"Turkey or Fish"	Tucker Cawley	Michael Lembeck	November 22, 1996	9611	10-110
	Although Marie has always cooked the traditional turkey dinner for Thanksgiving, Debra decides it's her turn to prepare the holiday meal, but, not wanting to compete with Marie's turkey, she chooses to serve fish which upsets the apple cart. Marie, feeling threatened when her family thinks Debra's fish idea is perfectly acceptable, decides to bring her own turkey to the dinner party to prove that she's the better cook. Meanwhile, Ray's idea of a traditional holiday at home becomes even more untraditional when the relatives opt not to watch football, much to his dismay.
	"Captain Nemo"	Steve Krovan and Lew Schneider	Michael Lembeck	December 13, 1996	9610	11-111
	When Ray's "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 he's missing precious time with them. When Robert is forced out as captain of Nemo's 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.
	"The Ball"	Bruce Kirschbaum	Jeff Meyer	December 20, 1996	9613	12-112
	Ray discovers, after many years, that the autographed Mickey Mantle ball he got as a kid from his father isn't authentic. Feeling hurt by the fact that his father was not truthful about the ball, Ray decides he's going to tell Ally the truth about Santa Claus. But when two familiar looking Santas unexpectedly show up at his house to surprise Ally, she's even more confused--about the truth.
	"Debra's Sick"	Stephen Nathan	Michael Lembeck	January 3, 1997	9612	13-113
	When Debra comes down with the flu and is bedridden, inexperienced Raymond must take care of her and the three kids.
	"Who's Handsome?"	Carol Gary	Howard Storm	January 17, 1997	9614	14-114
	Raymond can't face the fact that everybody thinks that his brother Robert is "classically handsome," while he is merely "adorable like a hamster." Meanwhile, Robert is reluctant to go on a date because he's insecure about his appearance; Debra tells him he's attractive, which makes Ray feel insecure about his own looks. Ray decides to get a head-to-toe makeover to impress Debra, including a fake tan like George Hamilton.
	"The Car"	Lew Schneider	Howard Storm	January 31, 1997	9615	15-115
	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 it's 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.
	"Diamonds"	Kathy Ann Stumpe	Michael Lembeck	February 7, 1997	9617	16-116
	Ray decides to replace the fake diamond on Debra's engagement ring. Later on, after he has replaced the stone, he discovers that she already had it changed years earlier. She had her grandma's $15,000 diamond put in.
	"The Game"	Tucker Cawley	Jeff Meyer	February 21, 1997	9616	17-117
	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.
	"Recovering Pessimist"	Steve Skrovan	Jeff Meyer	February 28, 1997	9618	18-118
	When Debra tries to change Ray's 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."
	"The Dog"	Bruce Kirschbaum	Rod Daniel	March 3, 1997	9619	19-119
	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 to pick up what turns out to be her prize-winning stud, she discovers that he has been fixed and no longer worth anything to her.
	"Neighbors"	Jeremy Stevens	Jeff Meyer	March 10, 1997	9620	20-120
	Irate neighbors are seriously up in arms over Ray's noisy dad and meddling mom; they demand a pow-wow at Ray's house, where his parents stumble upon the raucous caucus.
	"Fascinatin' Debra"	Jeremy Stevens and Tucker Cawley	Jeff Meyer	March 17, 1997	9621	21-121
	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 she's not "quirky or funny or interesting."
	"Why Are We Here?"	Ray Romano and Tom Paris	Jeff Meyer	April 7, 1997	9622	22-122
	In this flashback episode, Ray and Debra remember their days in their first apartment. Debra discovers she's 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.

[edit] Season 2: 1997-1998

Screenshot	Title	Writer(s)	Director	Original airdate	Code	#
	"Ray's on TV"	Tucker Cawley	Michael Lessac	September 22, 1997	9701	23-201
	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 it's time they gave him some pointers on how to correct his awkwardness with certain words. While Ray tries his best to remember his family's advice, his guest appearance turns out to be even more disastrous than the debut.
	"Father Knows Least"	Lew Schneider	Michael Lessac	September 29, 1997	9702	24-202
	Ray gets to use the "active listening technique" he and Debra learned in parenting class on his parents when their stubbornness goes too far. Ray doesn't realize how much he's mastered the technique learned in class until he uses his skills first on his parents and then on Ally, both with surprising results.
	"Brother"	Jeremy Stevens	Michael Lessac	October 6, 1997	9703	25-203
	At the urging of his parents and Debra, Raymond reluctantly takes Robert for a night out, on the anniversary of his brother's divorce. The brothers begin a newfound bonding experience until Robert wants to get in touch with Ray's feelings. Later, Robert tells Ray how much the evening meant to him, and Ray lets it slip that it was his parents idea for him to take Robert out. This really upsets poor Robert, who walks out on Ray.
	"Mozart"	Philip Rosenthal	Ellen Gittelsohn	October 13, 1997	9705	26-204
	Ray resumes his interest in the piano to teach Ally a lesson about quitting when she refuses to continue with her lessons. But it's Marie who orchestrates an even more valuable lesson when she strikes a sentimental chord from Ray's past.
	"Golf"	Ray Romano, Tom Caltabiano and Kevin James	Ellen Gittelsohn	October 20, 1997	9704	27-205
	Ray's 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 Debra's dismay.
	"Anniversary"	Kathy Ann Stumpe	Ellen Gittelsohn	October 27, 1997	9706	28-206
	At a big surprise party for Frank and Marie's 40th wedding anniversary, Raymond is shocked to learn that his parents were once separated for a year and might have gotten divorced if Frank hadn't returned home to help with Ray's broken arm. After the initial shock wears off, Ray starts to wonder if it's his fault that his parents are still together... and miserable.
	"Working Late Again"	Ellen Sandler & Cindy Chupack	Will Mackenzie	November 3, 1997	9707	29-207
	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. She's worried that Ray prefers work, since he works a lot of late hours, and accuses Ray of avoiding her until he agrees to work from home.
	"The Children's Book"	Steve Skrovan	Will Mackenzie	November 10, 1997	9708	30-208
	Sick of reading Ally the same stories night after night, Debra decides to try her hand at writing a children's 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.
	"The Gift"	Ellen Sandler and Cindy Chupack	Will Mackenzie	November 17, 1997	9709	31-209
	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 fish's demise reminded his dad of his own mortality--until he finds out the real reason and learns an important lesson about father-son relationships.
	"High School"	Tucker Cawley	Michael Lembeck	November 24, 1997	9710	32-210
	Ray makes a startling discovery when he takes Debra to his 20th high school reunion. It turns out that Debra's 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.
	"The Letter"	Kathy Ann Stumpe	Gary Halvorson	December 8, 1997	9711	33-211
	When Marie gatecrashes and ruins her Tupperware party, Debra decides that she's had just about enough of her mother-in-law's 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.
	"All I Want for Christmas"	Steve Skrovan	Jeff Meyer	December 15, 1997	9713	34-212
	All Ray wants for Christmas is a little loving from his wife and he's 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 there's a will, there's a way--and Raymond is determined to get what he wants from Santa this year.
	"Civil War"	Tucker Cawley	Gary Halvorson	January 5, 1998	9712	35-213
	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 Frank's on the side of the North and Raymond's 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.
	"Mia Famiglia"	Ellen Sandler and Cindy Chupack	Bryan K. Roberts	January 12, 1998	9714	36-214
	When Ally has to do a school project on genealogy and interview her oldest living relative, Ray helps her track down Frank's long-lost Aunt Sarina, who lives in Italy. The unmarried Sarina has taken "stop by if you're 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 it's too good to be true and he's right.
	"Marie's Meatballs"	Susan Van Allen	Brian K. Roberts	January 19, 1998	9715	37-215
	When Raymond chooses his mother's spaghetti and meatballs over his wife's lemon chicken for dinner, Debra blows a gasket. With good intentions, Ray asks Marie 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 it's only her cooking that keeps Ray coming by.
	"The Checkbook"	Tom Caltabiano	John Fortenberry	February 2, 1998	9716	38-216
	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.
	"The Ride-Along"	Jeremy Stevens	John Fortenberry	February 23, 1998	9717	39-217
	Raymond decides to spend a shift accompanying his brother Robert, a policeman. Initially, spending a shift in the back of Robert's 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 Nemo's restaurant that puts them in the middle of the hold-up. When Robert saves the day by throwing a hot pizza in the burglar's face, Raymond sees for the very first time how courageous his brother really is.
	"The Family Bed"	Steve Skrovan	Steve Zuckerman	March 2, 1998	9718	40-218
	Scary monsters in her room send Ally scurrying nightly to the safety of her parents' bed, so sleep-deprived Ray decides it's time to call in an expert--his mother. But if Debra finds out about his plan, it could be lights out for him.
	"Good Girls"	Tucker Cawley	Joyce Gittlin	March 9, 1998	9719	41-219
	Debra discovers that her mother-in-law, Marie, likes Robert's 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 Debra's 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.
	"T-Ball"	Lew Schneider	Jeff Melman	April 6, 1998	9720	42-220
	Debra brings an "unapproved snack" to Ally's T-ball game and Ray doesn't 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 Ally's team. And, as a mom juggling three children under the age of 7, she doesn't have time to cater--and really doesn't care. But when Raymond won't take her side against the uptight team parents, she loses her cool and points out that he's just afraid of making enemies. But enemies he makes--at the very next game. Meanwhile, Frank doesn't like the "all for the kids" rule of the t-ball game and keeps score.
	"Traffic School"	Kathy Ann Stumpe	John Fortenberry	April 20, 1998	9721	43-221
	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.
	"Six Feet Under"	Cindy Chupack, Steve Skrovan & Tom Caltabiano	Jeff Melman	April 27, 1998	9722	44-222
	When six-foot-tall Raymond discovers that he's 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.
	"The Garage Sale"	Ellen Sandler, Jeremy Stevens, Lew Schneider & Tucker Cawley	Jeff Melman	May 4, 1998	9723	45-223
	As the entire family prepares for "Honest Frank's 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.
	"The Wedding, Part One"	Philip Rosenthal and Ray Romano	Jeff Melman	May 11, 1998	9724	46-224
	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. He's 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 it's just for the elaborate wedding she's been planning since she was twelve.
	"The Wedding, Part Two"	Philip Rosenthal and Ray Romano	Jeff Melman	May 18, 1998	9725	47-225
	While the Barones prepare for a friend's 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 he's "gotta give her another chance to say no."

[edit] Season 3: 1998-1999

Screenshot	Title	Writer(s)	Director	Original airdate	Code	#
	"The Invasion"	Ellen Sandler	Will Mackenzie	September 21, 1998	9801	48-301
	When Ray's house is tented for termites, he moves his entire family into his parent's house and gives Frank and Marie a taste of their own medicine. Marie's initial excitement that "Raymond has come home!" quickly fades when the world's 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 can't win the game.
	"Driving Frank"	Cindy Chupack	Will Mackenzie	September 28, 1998	9802	49-302
	After Frank has one accident too many, Debra decides that the kids can't ride with him anymore, which makes Raymond realize that his dad is getting older. Not only did Frank back into Robert's patrol car, but further investigation reveals that his driver's license is expired! Uncomfortable with the fact the he's not a safe driver anymore, Debra decides she doesn't 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.
	"The Sitter"	Lew Schneider	Will Mackenzie	October 5, 1998	9803	50-303
	Debra decides to hire a babysitter so she hires Lisa. Lisa is highly recommended and is very popular with the kids she baby-sits. When Marie finds out that she wasn't asked to baby-sit she feels insulted and Debra feels left out when the kids prefer Lisa to her. So Debra lets Lisa go and asks Marie to baby-sit. Marie, however, can't handle the energy the kids have and trips over a toy and spains her ankle. So Ray tries to get Lisa to come back but she's already found another job at the Parkers.
	"Getting Even"	Steve Skrovan	Steve Zuckerman	October 12, 1998	9804	51-304
	When Ray embarrasses Debra at an auction she vows to get even with him but doesn't tell him when. This drives Ray crazy and leads him to believe that everything she does is to get even at him.
	"The Visit"	Susan Van Allen	Richard Marion	October 19, 1998	9806	52-305
	When Debra's mother comes to visit the family for a week, Debra finds herself shocked to discover that she wishes her mom were more like Marie. Debra's 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 Marie's glee, but also with her claim that she deserves credit for teaching Debra parenting skills.
	"Halloween Candy"	Steve Skrovan	Steve Zuckerman	October 26, 1998	9805	53-306
	After Debra suggests that she might be more consistently romantic if she weren't 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 Frank distributes the "chocolate coins in brightly colored wrappers" that he found to the remaining trick-or-treaters in the neighborhood. One particularly notable bit is when Peter Boyle, as Frank, costumes himself as Frankenstein, reprising (after a fashion) his role as the monster in the movie Young Frankenstein.
	"Moving Out"	Tucker Cawley	Will Mackenize	November 2, 1998	9807	54-307
	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." 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.
	"The Article"	Tom Caltabiano	Will Mackenize	November 9, 1998	9808	55-308
	Ray is jealous of Andy who's article is published by "Sports Illustrated." He feels better however, when he learns they had rewritten the article.
	"The Lone Barone"	Tom Caltabiano and Jeremy Stevens	Will Mackenize	November 16, 1998	9809	56-309
	When Robert and Amy break up Raymond is blamed by everyone because of some bad things he told Robert about marriage.
	"No Fat"	Steve Van Allen and Ellen Sandler	Steve Zuckerman	November 23, 1998	9810	57-310
	When Marie and Frank get some test results back they find out that they're not as healthy as they thought. So Marie throws out all the unhealthy food and makes Frank go on a diet with her. This doesn't sit well with him and the rest of the family when it comes to Thanksgiving dinner. Instead of the traditional turkey dinner she makes a tofu turkey. So Ray orders a traditional Thanksgiving dinner from a restaurant. Debra thinks that Ray might have hurt his mother's feelings but it's quite the opposite when he catches Marie eating his Thanksgiving dinner in the middle of the night.
	"The Apartment"	Kathy Ann Stumpe	Steve Zuckerman	December 7, 1998	9811	58-311
	Ray feels jealous of Robert when he visits his new apartment and sees that it's filled with beautiful women. Also Frank turns Robert's old room into a lounge.
	"The Toaster"	Philip Rosenthal	Steve Zuckerman	December 14, 1998	9812	59-312
	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 Debra's 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.
	"Ping Pong"	Aaron Shure	Will Mackenzie	January 11, 1999	9814	60-313
	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 didn't let him win, he really did win.
	"Pants on Fire"	Tucker Cawley	Will Mackenzie	January 18, 1999	9813	61-314
	Marie starts to favor Robert when Ray admits to having a party 20 years ago. The tables turn however when Robert tells her it was his party not Ray's.
	"Robert's Date"	Jeremy Stevens	Will Mackenzie	February 1, 1999	9815	62-315
	Robert's entire demeanor changes when he starts clubbing with his black patrol partner, Judy, and her black friends. When he starts using expressions such as "This is so whack" and "I'm 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.
	"Frank's Tribute"	Eric Cohen	Will Mackenzie	February 8, 1999	9816	63-316
	When Frank wins "Man of the Year" at his lodge Ray and Robert are asked to make a video tribute about Frank. However, while making the video, they come to realize none of his lodge buddies like him.
	"Cruising with Marie"	Steve Skrovan and Susan Van Allen	Richard Marion	February 15, 1999	9817	64-317
	Frank fakes an injury so he won't have to go on a cruise with Marie. Since the tickets are non-refundable, Ray goes in his place, and to his utter dismay, gets mistaken for Marie's lover.
	"Ray Home Alone"	Ray Romano, Tucker Cawley and Tom Caltabiano	Steve Zuckerman	February 22, 1999	9818	65-318
	Debra takes the kids to her parent's house and Ray stays home alone. Ray can't sleep because he's scared so he goes to Robert's but Robert's fine. So Ray goes to his parent's house where he finds Robert scared too. The two reminisce about how Frank used to scare them as children.
	"Big Shots"	Mike Haukom and Jason Gelles	Steve Zuckerman	March 1, 1999	9819	66-319
	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 stars of the 1969 New York Mets.
	"Move Over"	Kathy Ann Stumpe	Will Mackenzie	March 15, 1999	9820	67-320
	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!
	"The Getaway"	Cindy Chupack	Steve Zuckerman	April 5, 1999	9821	68-321
	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, it's 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.
	"Working Girl"	Cindy Chupack and Kathy Ann Stumpe	Michael Zinberg	April 26, 1999	9823	69-322
	When Debra gets a job, Ray isn't happy because now he has to help around the house. But when Debra gets fired on her first day so Ray goes and gets her job back. Debra isn't happy about this at first but seems fine with it at the end.
	"Be Nice"	Lew Schneider	Steve Zuckerman	May 3, 1999	9822	70-323
	When Ray and Debra realize they're nicer to strangers than to each other. They vow to each other to work on changing their ways... and be nice to each other.
	"Dancing with Debra"	Aaron Shure and Steve Skrovan	Brian K. Roberts	May 10, 1999	9824	71-324
	After Ray urges Debra to go swing dancing with Robert to let himself off the hook, he can't believe how infatuated the two become with their new hobby and it's starting to tick him off. Meanwhile, Ray sees a side of Marie that he never fully expected.
	"Robert Moves Back"	Lew Schneider and Aaron Shure	Brian K. Roberts	May 17, 1999	9825	72-325
	When Robert and Amy get caught alone by some of Robert's 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 Debra's urging, by allowing Robert to move into their basement for a while. But, when caught again, by someone even more intimidating--Marie--the couple is mortified.
	"How They Met"	Philip Rosenthal and Ray Romano	Gary Halvorson	May 24, 1999	9826	73-326
	Ray and Debra reminisce about their fateful first meeting 15 years before. Memories flood back when Ray and Debra prepare Ally for her first playdate 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 Debra's cooking are all revealed.

[edit] Season 4: 1999-2000

Screenshot	Title	Writer(s)	Director	Original airdate	Code	#
	"Boob Job"	Lew Schneider	Will Mackenzie	September 20, 1999	9901	74-401
	Debra is upset when she sees Ray's giddy reaction to her friend's 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.
	"The Can Opener"	Susan Van Allen and Aaron Shure	Will Mackenzie	September 27, 1999	9903	75-402
	Everyone in the family takes sides when Ray and Debra have a senseless argument over a newly purchased can opener--that seems to have opened a can of worms. In a series of flashbacks in which Ray and Debra separately relate to different family members what they claim truly transpired over the can opener fiasco, Marie, Frank and Robert stick their two cents in as to who they believe was right and who was wrong. Guess who Marie sides with!
	"You Bet"	Ellen Sandler and Steve Skrovan	Will Mackenzie	October 4, 1999	9902	76-403
	When Frank starts showing a keen interest in Ray's work, walking around in a cheery mood and not being his usual grumpy self, everyone questions the radical change in behavior. Debra suggests that it may be because he's getting older, and Marie is convinced he has a "chippy" on the side--that is, until Ray uncovers the real reason behind Frank's transformation is that he's been betting with the inside information Ray's giving him.
	"Sex Talk"	Todd Himmell and Lisa K. Nelson	Will Mackenzie	October 11, 1999	9904	77-404
	Ray and Debra are discouraged when they realize that their sex life isn't what it used to be. Ray and Debra shrug it off by assuring each other that it's not an unusual occurrence for older couples to experience since the kids are always underfoot, they're 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 disturbing bedroom secrets of the elder Barones.
	"The Will"	Jennifer Crittenden	Will Mackenzie	October 18, 1999	9905	78-405
	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 doesn't meet with everyone's approval.
	"The Sister"	Kathy Ann Stumpe	Will Mackenzie	October 25, 1999	9906	79-406
	Debra is upset when her hippie, free spirit sister decides to become... a sister. It's a good indication that something is up when Debra's 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 Jennifer's 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.
	"Cousin Gerard"	Michael Haukom and Jason Gelles	Will Mackenzie	November 8, 1999	9907	80-407
	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... it's a toss up. You could be speaking about either Ray or Gerard. When Ray confronts his family to refute Debra's findings, he realizes that he's just made a bad situation worse.
	"Debra's Workout"	Tom Caltabiano, Mike Royce and Ray Romano	Will Mackenzie	November 15, 1999	9908	81-408
	A befuddled but pleased Ray is ecstatic when Debra begins to initiate sex on a regular basis. As Ray continues to engage in the activity, he looks for a reason why Debra is so energized.
	"No Thanks"	Tucker Cawley and Jeremy Stevens	Will Mackenzie	November 22, 1999	9909	82-409
	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, it's 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.
	"Left Back"	Philip Rosenthal	Will Mackenzie	November 29, 1999	9910	83-410
	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.
	"The Christmas Picture"	Lew Schneider	Will Mackenzie	December 13, 1999	9911	84-411
	Ray believes he has finally found the ultimate Christmas gift for his parents--if nothing else it will certainly be something they will remember forever. Ray is thrilled when he hits upon the perfect gift--a family photo that his mom and dad can treasure forever. But, when the day arrives to take the picture, Ray tries in vain to keep the peace when Debra and Marie have very conflicting opinions about the meaning of "family" in family photo.
	"What's with Robert?"	Cindy Chupack	Will Mackenzie	January 10, 2000	9912	85-412
	When Amy raises the notion that Robert's reluctance to commit to Amy may be a result of his being gay, Ray doesn't believe it. But, after further thought--and closer observation of Robert's keen sense of style and panache for interior design--Ray is not so sure anymore.
	"Bully on the Bus"	Tucker Cawley	Will Mackenzie	January 17, 2000	9913	86-413
	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 Ally's pushiness and "don't take any crap from anyone" attitude comes from Debra. Meanwhile, Debra thinks if she doesn't instill that independence in Ally, she'll 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.
	"Prodigal Son"	Steve Skrovan	Will Mackenzie	January 31, 2000	9914	87-414
	Everyone gets on Ray's case because he's doesn't go to Sunday Mass. When Ally draws a picture of Ray in Hell, Ray starts feeling guilty about the good example Frank is setting by attending church. So, 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 isn't the sermon.
	"Robert's Rodeo"	Jennifer Crittenden	Will Mackenzie	February 7, 2000	9915	88-415
	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, it's all laughs and snide remarks from Ray when he finds out the cause of Robert's job-related injury. Ray's 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... definitely not an easy task for a Barone.
	"The Tenth Anniversary"	Aaron Shure	Will Mackenzie	February 14, 2000	9916	89-416
	As Debra and Ray celebrate their 10th anniversary, she discovers that he taped over their wedding video years before with the '91 Super Bowl. Realizing how much he has upset Debra with his careless actions, Ray is willing to go to any lengths to atone--little realizing that it will mean renewing wedding vows in front of family and friends with all the trimmings.
	"Hackidu"	Steve Skrovan and Lew Schneider	Will Mackenzie	February 21, 2000	9917	90-417
	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 he's being the perfect father by taking an interest in Ally's "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 didn't realize how much.
	"Debra Makes Something Good"	Kathy Ann Stumpe	Will Mackenzie	February 28, 2000	9918	91-418
	Debra throws the Barone family into turmoil when she finally creates a dish that everyone likes. Ray can't believe it when he samples Debra's braciole. Even though her past attempts at cooking seemed to have ruined his taste buds, it's simply delicious. But, when Marie gets wind of Debra's cooking prowess, and sees the effect that the braciole has on Ray, Robert and Frank, it's war!
	"Marie and Frank's New Friends"	Mike Haukom and Mike Royce	Steve Zuckerman	March 20, 2000	9919	92-419
	Ray and Debra devise a plan to push Frank and Marie into making some new friends, thus leaving the older couple with less time to bother them. It seems like the perfect plan. But, the situation is complicated by the reaction Frank and Marie's new friends have towards Ray.
	"Alone Time"	Jennifer Crittenden	Steve Zuckerman	April 17, 2000	9920	93-420
	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 Ray's 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.
	"Someone's Cranky"	Tucker Cawley	Steve Zuckerman	May 1, 2000	9921	94-421
	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 that's 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 Robert's cruel conduct.
	"Bad Moon Rising"	Ray Romano and Philip Rosenthal	David Lee	May 8, 2000	9922	95-422
	Ray's attempts to alleviate Debra's PMS moodiness only make her more irritable. When Ray witnesses Debra's hypersensitive mood and generally annoyed reaction to everything he says and does, he checks the calendar and realizes it's going to be a long couple of days ahead. In his desire to get a "quick fix" for Debra's 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 wife's insufferable mood swings.
	"Confronting the Attacker"	Lew Schneider and Kathy Ann Stumpe	Brian K. Roberts	May 15, 2000	9923	96-423
	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 Robert's 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.
	"Robert's Divorce"	Steve Skrovan, Jennifer Crittenden, and Tucker Cawley	Wil Shriner	May 22, 2000	9924	97-424
	While out for a family dinner, the Barones spot Robert's ex-wife, which prompts them to reminisce about the demise of his marriage. The family tells Amy the truth about Robert's 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 interested.

[edit] Season 5: 2000-2001

Screenshot	Title	Writer(s)	Director	Original airdate	Code	#
	"Italy, Part One"	Philip Rosenthal	Gary Halvorson	October 2, 2000	0001	98-501
	When Marie surprises the family with the news that she's treating them all to a two-week vacation in Rome, everybody loves the idea--except Raymond. It's virtually impossible not to enjoy oneself in a country as beautiful as Italy; but, if anyone can manage it, Raymond can.
	"Italy, Part Two"	Philip Rosenthal	Gary Halvorson	October 2, 2000	0002	99-502
	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--she's stunningly beautiful, unbelievably sexy and works in a gelato shop.
	"The Wallpaper"	Lew Schneider	Gary Halvorson	October 9, 2000	0003	100-503
	When Marie backs a car through the front of Ray's house, he finally reaches the breaking point with his parents and kicks them out of his house. Ray and Debra lose their cool when Frank and Marie pull the ultimate unannounced visit to their home. Their untimely appearance sets off a series of events that becomes the "straw that broke the camel's back" with respect to Ray's relationship with his parents. Meanwhile, Debra tries her best to play peacemaker among the family members and to get Ray to reveal the true reason for his hostility towards his folks.
	"Meant to Be"	Kathy Ann Stumpe and Jennifer Crittenden	Michael Zinberg	October 16, 2000	0004	101-504
	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 Robert's recent tryst with Stefania. Suddenly, Robert is not in a position to decide which woman he wants. It's a matter of which one, if any, is going to want him.
	"Pet Cemetery"	Steve Skrovan	Ken Levine	October 23, 2000	0005	102-505
	Ray inadvertently commits "pet-slaughter" on Ally's hamster while Debra and the kids are away for the weekend. When Ray breaks the difficult news to Ally about "Pumpernickel's" 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.
	"The Author"	Mike Royce	Andy Ackerman	October 30, 2000	0006	103-506
	The competition for attention between Ray and Robert reaches an all-time high with the brothers ending up in a fight. Ray's 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 doesn't 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 doesn't know how (or if) he's ever going to get past this.
	"The Walk to the Door"	Tucker Cawley	Asaad Kelada	November 6, 2000	0007	104-507
	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 didn't 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 can't come up with anything.
	"Young Girl"	Aaron Shure and Tom Caltabiano	Michael Zinberg	November 13, 2000	0009	105-508
	Robert starts to date a 22-year old woman and Marie and Debra don't think it's right. They break up when he finds out that she's really only 19 and she finds out that he's really 43.
	"Fighting In-Laws"	Kathy Ann Stumpe	Michael Zinberg	November 20, 2000	0008	106-509
	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 Marie's. But, when things come to a head at the Thanksgiving table, it's apparent that there really isn't that much of a difference between the two older couples--much to Debra's dismay.
	"The Sneeze"	Steve Skrovan and Aaron Shure	Ken Levine	November 27, 2000	0010	107-510
	Ray fears that he is going to come down with something dreadful after someone sneezes on him. When Marie hears that Ray is under the weather, she doesn't waste any time in coddling her younger son with homemade chicken soup, special treats and intense TLC. He laps up every second of it, much to Debra's disgust. Sometimes when you're sick, all you want is your mommy.
	"Christmas Present"	Kathy Ann Stumpe	Gary Halvorson	December 11, 2000	0011	108-511
	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--give Debra a better gift than she is getting him--and soon he'll be teeing off on a new course that he's been dying to play. However, he doesn't figure on the even more extravagant gift that Debra has purchased for him.
	"What Good Are You?"	Jennifer Crittenden	Ken Levine	January 8, 2001	0012	109-512
	When Ray doesn't react to Debra's choking everyone makes fun of him so he tries to be more attentive in relative situations.
	"Super Bowl"	Mike Royce and Ray Romano	Gary Halvorson	January 29, 2001	0014	110-513
	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.
	"Ray's Journal"	Jennifer Crittenden	Kenneth Shapiro	February 5, 2001	0013	111-514
	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 Ray's past, he can't 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, teenage thoughts.
	"Silent Partners"	Tucker Cawley	Gary Halvorson	February 12, 2001	0016	112-515
	Ray and Debra discover that they have nothing to talk about except the kids.
	"Fairies"	Aaron Korsh	Gary Halvorson	February 19, 2001	0015	113-516
	Ray is upset when he finds out that Debra signed up Michael and Geoffery to play fairies in a school play.
	"Stefania Arrives"	Tucker Cawley and Lew Schneider	Gary Halvorson	February 26, 2001	0017	114-517
	Robert gets a surprise visit from Stefania, the woman with whom he fell head over heels in love when the Barones vacationed in Italy. Robert's 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, Stefania's father, who has accompanied her to America, has his own change of heart with respect to his feelings for Robert.
	"Humm Vac"	Lew Schneider	Gary Halvorson	March 19, 2001	0018	115-518
	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 she's is just as good at "keeping house," Debra attempts to use the new vacuum to find some dirt, any dirt, in Marie's home. Of course, the results are disastrous.
	"The Canister"	David Regal	Gary Halvorson	April 9, 2001	0021	116-519
	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 Robert's 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.
	"Net Worth"	Mike Haukom and Jason Gelles	David Lee	April 23, 2001	0019	117-520
	Debra becomes angry when Ray contributes $1,000 to his friends' hair brained scheme to open a go-cart business without first consulting her.
	"Let's Fix Robert"	Jennifer Crittenden and Mike Royce	Gary Halvorson	April 30, 2001	0020	118-521
	Marie gathers Robert's 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 can't 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.
	"Say Uncle"	Aaron Shure	Kenneth Shapiro	May 7, 2001	0022	119-522
	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 couldn't agree more. She then suggests that Ray follow Robert's 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.
	"Separation"	Philip Rosenthal	Asaad Kelada	May 14, 2001	0023	120-523
	Debra gets upset when she finds out that her parents have separated.
	"Frank Paints the House"	Scott Buck	David Lee	May 21, 2001	0024	121-524
	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 don't like, Ray fires him. That's when Marie reveals the truth behind Frank's retirement.
	"Ally's Birth"	Tucker Cawley	Jerry Zaks	May 21, 2001	0025	122-525
	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 Robert's 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.

[edit] Season 6: 2001-2002

Screenshot	Title	Writer(s)	Director	Original airdate	Code	#
	"The Angry Family"	Philip Rosenthal	Gary Halvorson	September 24, 2001	0101	123-601
	The Barones clash even more than usual in the sixth-season opener when they get a child's-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 Michael's school, during which the kids all read stories that they've 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.
	"No Roll!"	Aaron Shure	Jerry Zaks	October 1, 2001	0102	124-602
	When Debra tells Ray that he's too selfish in bed and that she wants a little variety he goes out and buys an adult's only board game to spice things up, which, of course, the entire family finds out about.
	"Odd Man Out"	Steve Skrovan and Jeremy Stevens	Jerry Zaks	October 8, 2001	0103	125-603
	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 doesn't approve of a married woman (especially his mother) having a male friend.
	"Ray's Ring"	Mike Royce	Kenneth Shapiro	October 15, 2001	0104	126-604
	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.
	"Marie's Sculpture"	Jennifer Crittenden	Randy Suhr	October 22, 2001	0105	127-605
	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 Marie's creation, though neither he nor Marie have picked up on its erotic resemblance.
	"Frank Goes Downstairs"	Jennifer Crittenden	Gary Halvorson	October 29, 2001	0107	128-606
	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.
	"Jealous Robert"	Tom Caltabiano and Ray Romano	Gary Halvorson	November 5, 2001	0106	129-607
	Marie and Debra set up Amy with Gianni to get Robert jealous so he'll want to get back together with Amy but their plan backfires when Amy and Gianni hit it off.
	"It's Supposed to Be Fun"	Lew Schneider	Gary Halvorson	November 12, 2001	0108	130-608
	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 son's lack of ability shouldn't interfere with either of them enjoying the game.
	"Older Women"	Tucker Cawley and Philip Rosenthal	Gary Halvorson	November 19, 2001	0109	131-609
	It's the first Thanksgiving since Debra's 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 Debra's mother, who thinks it's just great.
	"Raybert"	Steve Skrovan	Gary Halvorson	November 26, 2001	0110	132-610
	Robert meets a beautiful woman who is a big fan of Ray Barone's sports column. But when the woman mistakes Robert for Raymond, Robert doesn't set her straight. Now, Robert has to involve Ray in a complicated plot to keep the woman from learning Robert's 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 Ray's house and she tells Debra, who she thought was dead, that she and Ray are dating.
	"The Kicker"	Aaron Shure	Gary Halvorson	December 10, 2001	0111	133-611
	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.
	"Season's Greetings"	Tucker Cawley	Jerry Zaks	December 17, 2001	0112	134-612
	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 Debra's 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.
	"Tissues"	Mike Royce	Jerry Zaks	January 7, 2002	0113	135-613
	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 Ray's undoing.
	"Snow Day"	Kathy Ann Stumpe	Gary Halvorson	January 14, 2002	0114	136-614
	Held captive at Frank and Marie's 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.
	"Cookies"	Steve Skrovan	Gary Halvorson	January 28, 2002	0115	137-615
	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, it's war. Ray vows to get even with this woman no matter what and to take home the grand prize in the cookie drive.
	"Lucky Suit"	Tucker Cawley	Gary Halvorson	February 4, 2002	0116	138-616
	Robert is ecstatic when he is recommended for an FBI job. That is, until it becomes apparent that Marie's intrusive ways may be his undoing. This time, she may have gone too far and Robert may not be able to forgive and forget.
	"The Skit"	Lew Schneider	Gary Halvorson	February 25, 2002	0117	139-617
	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 don't find it funny at all.
	"The Breakup Tape"	Tom Caltabiano and Lew Schneider	Jerry Zaks	March 4, 2002	0118	140-618
	When Debra stumbles across a cassette tape that contains a message from Ray's 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 she's kept from her former boyfriends – but he's in for quite a shock when he sees the quantity of gifts still in her possession.
	"Talk to Your Daughter"	Ray Romano and Tucker Cawley	Jerry Zaks	March 18, 2002	0119	141-619
	Armed with research and much preparation, Ray is ready to speak with Ally about the facts of life only to find that Ally's 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.
	"A Vote for Debra"	Lew Schneider and Steve Skrovan	Jerry Zaks	March 25, 2002	0120	142-620
	Debra decides to run for PTA president but Ray isn't 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.
	"Everybody Loves Raymond: The First Six Years"	Tony DeSena	Kenneth Shapiro	April 28, 2002	01xx	xxx-6xx
	A series of classic clips from the show's first six years interspersed with stories of family life by celebrities.
	"Call Me Mom"	George B. White III and Joe Rubin	Kenneth Shapiro	April 29, 2002	0121	143-621
	Marie gets upset when she sees Ray calling Lois, Debra's 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 doesn't think that Debra should be calling Marie mom since she isn't 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.
	"Mother's Day"	Jennifer Crittenden	Gary Halvorson	May 6, 2002	0122	144-622
	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 doesn't speak to her and she intends to keep it that way.
	"The Biggest Person"	Tucker Cawley and Lew Schneider	Gary Halvorson	May 13, 2002	0123	145-623
	Debra and Marie's 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 carelesness. The pressure gets to Robert and he tells both Debra and Marie that Ray and Frank are "exploting the situation" in order to bring them back together. But, all it creates is more mayhem.
	"The First Time"	Tom Caltabiano, Mike Royce and Ray Romano	Gary Halvorson	May 20, 2002	0124	146-624
	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.

[edit] Season 7: 2002-2003

Screenshot	Title	Writer(s)	Director	Original airdate	Code	#
	"The Cult"	Philip Rosenthal and Tucker Cawley	Kenneth Shapiro	September 23, 2002	0201	147-701
	Depressed that Marie and Debra can't 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, Robert's cousin Gerard convinces him to attend a "Pathway" meeting – a group seeking the path to inner peace and unlocking one's potential. Although Robert is rejuvenated by his encounter with "Pathway," the family is concerned it's a cult and they convince Ray to go to a meeting to see what Robert's gotten himself into. It eventually leads to Debra and Marie speaking to each other again.
	"Counseling"	Mike Royce	Kenneth Shapiro	September 23, 2002	0202	148-702
	After arguing with Ray over his inability to help her with the housework, Debra becomes intrigued when their friends, Linda and Bernie, mention they've 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 he'll 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.
	"Homework"	Jeremy Stevens	Gary Halvorson	September 30, 2002	0203	149-703
	When Ally's 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 hasn't 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.
	"Pet the Bunny"	Aaron Shure	John Fortenberry	October 7, 2002	0204	150-704
	As a challenge, Ray writes a eulogy for Frank, who hasn't 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 trubute in it. Also, Robert and Frank learn of Ray's sentimental recollection.
	"Who Am I?"	David Regal	John Fortenberry	October 14, 2002	0205	151-705
	Ray fears something is wrong with him after he comes back from a night out with his friends and tells Debra that he didn't enjoy it. She thinks Ray is finally growing up. But then Ray says he wants to join his father's lodge.
	"Robert Needs Money"	Tom Caltabiano	Michael Zinberg	October 21, 2002	0206	152-706
	After deciding to lend Robert $1,000 when he complains he's struggling with finances, Ray and Debra are surprised when Robert uses the money for a vacation to Las Vegas. After Robert resists taking the money, because he's concerned he can't pay it back, Ray and Debra insist it's a gift. Later at Frank and Marie's, Ray and Debra are shocked when Robert announces he's going on vacation to Las Vegas. Ray and Debra question whether Robert has thought this through, but Robert says he needs a vacation and doesn't know when he'll ever have an "extra" thousand dollars hanging around again.
	"The Sigh"	Steve Skrovan	Jerry Zaks	November 4, 2002	0207	153-707
	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.
	"The Annoying Kid"	Lew Schneider	Jerry Zaks	November 11, 2002	0208	154-708
	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 eight-year-old son, Spencer, wreaks havoc around the Barone household.
	"She's the One"	Ray Romano and Philip Rosenthal	John Fortenberry	November 18, 2002	0209	155-709
	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. She's 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 see's something disgusting: Angela eats a dead fly out of a napkin. After he tells Robert and Debra, the won't believe him.
	"Marie's Vision"	Jay Kogen	Sheldon Epps	November 25, 2002	0210	156-710
	While Raymond, Robert and Frank don't want to bring up the fact that Marie is having vision trouble, because they are scared about how she will react. 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.
	"The Thought That Counts"	Tucker Cawley	Gary Halvorson	December 9, 2002	0211	157-711
	Robert gives Ray a great idea on what to get Debra for Christmas, but he isn't very happy when Ray takes all the credit for it.
	"Grandpa Steals"	Lew Schneider	Jerry Zaks	January 6, 2003	0212	158-712
	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. He's soon confronted by a testy manager, and a heated argument ensues. Watching it all unfold is Ally, who becomes frightened by Frank's ranting. When the trio returns home, Ray speaks to his father about his behavior. While Ray's comments initially fall on deaf ears, Frank later realizes he needs to talk to Ally... but now he's scared because he's never had a real conversation with her.
	"Somebody Hates Raymond"	Steve Skrovan	Jerry Zaks	January 27, 2003	0213	159-713
	Ray is convinced a celebrated sports commentator dislikes him and proceeds to tell everyone the same. However, this develops into a bitter feud between Ray and Robert, whose about to tell the family good news. When Andy, Ray's co-worker gets an invite to a party hosted by the commentator, Ray manages to tag along only to find a spiteful Robert present as well. But both siblings are in for a bigger surprise than they expected when Ray comes face to face with his potential nemesis.
	"Just a Formality"	Steve Skrovan and Philip Rosenthal	Gary Halvorson	February 3, 2003	0214	160-714
	Robert plans to pop the question to Amy but quivers at the fact that he will have to ask her ultraconservative parents first.
	"The Disciplinarian"	Mike Royce	Jerry Zaks	February 10, 2003	0216	161-715
	Tired of being labeled the "evil witch" around the house, Debra convinces Ray that it's 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 can't 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.
	"Sweet Charity"	Aaron Shure	Jerry Zaks	February 17, 2003	0215	162-716
	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 wife's dismay.
	"Meeting the Parents"	Lew Schneider and Mike Royce	Jerry Zaks	February 24, 2003	0217	163-717
	Amy's mom and dad finally meet the Barone Family. Amy's folks show up unexpectedly at their daughter's 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 doesn't take long for the two sets of parents to disliking each other.
	"The Plan"	Tucker Cawley	Jerry Zaks	March 10, 2003	0218	164-718
	Yet another bump appears on the rocky road to Robert and Amy's wedding, which was nearly blocked by her disapproving parents. When the bride-to-be puts her betrothed in charge of writing the wedding invitation, he seeks input from Ray and Frank. While they can't 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 Amy's reply...which is worse than he ever expected.
	"Sleepover at Peggy's"	George B. White III and Joe Rubin	Gary Halvorson	March 31, 2003	0219	165-719
	Ray takes Ally over to her friend's house for a sleepover and is mortified when the girl's 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.
	"Who's Next"	Steve Skrovan	Gary Halvorson	April 14, 2003	0220	166-720
	Debra and Ray pick out replacement spouses for each other and jealousy starts. Marie announces that Rose, the elderly lady next door, has died. Marie is upset because Rose is the woman she'd chosen for Frank if she hadn't died. Debra thinks it would be fun to fantasize about who should take her place and tells Ray she's selected her friend Linda. But then Ray picks Linda's husband Bernie for Debra.
	"The Shower"	Leslie Caveny	Jerry Zaks	April 28, 2003	0221	167-721
	Debra gives a bridal shower for Amy, but her good intentions get sidetracked by Marie's overzealous participation. When Marie attempts to "take over" Amy's 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 can't 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 she's forced to rely on Marie for help.
	"Baggage"	Tucker Cawley	Gary Halvorson	May 5, 2003	0222	168-722
	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.
	"The Bachelor Party"	Mike Royce, Ray Romano and Tom Caltabiano	Gary Halvorson	May 12, 2003	0223	169-723
	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 Amy's father and brother.
	"Robert's Wedding"	Philip Rosenthal	Jerry Zaks	May 19, 2003	0224	170-724
	Robert and Amy exchange vows in a classic Barone family wedding ceremony.

[edit] Season 8: 2003-2004

Screenshot	Title	Writer(s)	Director	Original airdate	Code	#
	"Fun with Debra"	Mike Scully	Gary Halvorson	September 22, 2003	0301	171-801
	Debra convinces Ray to let her join him on the golf course after she (once again) realizes that they don't have fun together anymore.
	"Thank You Notes"	Philip Rosenthal	Kenneth Shapiro	September 29, 2003	0302	172-802
	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 Marie's meddling once and for all, which horrifies the guys.
	"Home From School"	Steve Skrovan	Kenneth Shapiro	October 6, 2003	0303	173-803
	When Michael stays home from school for two days in a row, Ray suspects he simply has homework he hasn't finished. While everyone in the family has an explanation for Michael's 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 doesn't want to return to class.
	"Misery Loves Company"	Aaron Shure	Gary Halvorson	October 13, 2003	0304	174-804
	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 couple's three-month anniversary dinner... a book called, "Marriage is an Amusement Park"), much to his annoyance.
	"The Contractor"	Mike Royce	Gary Halvorson	October 20, 2003	0305	175-805
	Debra persuades Ray to hire Gianni to do some remodeling in their kitchen, but they both soon regret it due to their friend's laziness. His hiring also upsets Frank, who believes he should be allowed to do any handiwork needed around Ray's house.
	"Peter on the Couch"	Steven James Meyer	Gary Halvorson	November 3, 2003	0306	176-806
	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.
	"Liars"	Tucker Cawley	Kenneth Shapiro	November 10, 2003	0307	177-807
	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.
	"The Surprise Party"	Lew Schneider	Jerry Zaks	November 17, 2003	0308	178-808
	After Debra's 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.
	"The Bird"	Tucker Cawley, Jeremy Stevens, and Mike Royce	Kenneth Shapiro	November 24, 2003	0309	179-809
	Robert and Amy convince their families to spend Thanksgiving together. When the Barones arrive at the Pennsylvania home of Amy's 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."
	"Jazz Records"	Tom Caltabiano	Gary Halvorson	December 15, 2003	0310	180-810
	When the kids ruin Ray's 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.
	"Debra at the Lodge"	Lew Schneider	Gary Halvorson	January 5, 2004	0311	181-811
	When Debra accepts a position at Frank's lodge to help plan a member recruitment party, Ray begins to resent how much time she is spending away from home.
	"Slave"	Leslie Caveny	Jerry Zaks	January 12, 2004	0312	182-812
	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.
	"Whose Side Are You On?"	Mike Royce	Kenneth Shapiro	February 2, 2004	0313	183-813
	After realizing that Debra places bets with the kids on his questionable behavior traits, Ray is disgusted that his own children now think he's 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.
	"Lateness"	Steve Skrovan	Jerry Zaks	February 9, 2004	0314	184-814
	Fed up with his wife's constant lateness, Ray leaves Debra at home rather than take her to the ESPY Awards. While Debra seethes over Ray's 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.
	"Party Dress"	Mike Scully	Kenneth Shapiro	February 16, 2004	0315	185-815
	Ray and Debra disagree over whether they should purchase an expensive dress for Ally to wear to a friend's formal 13th birthday party. Debra thinks they should, but Ray can't 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 son's side.
	"Security"	Tucker Cawley	Gary Halvorson	February 23, 2004	0316	186-816
	After Robert takes a second job selling home security systems, he reveals he's 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 he's only retiring early to make his mother happy. The disagreement about his future leads to a tense birthday party for Robert.
	"The Ingrate"	Aaron Shure	Gary Halvorson	March 1, 2004	0317	187-817
	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.
	"Crazy Chin"	Tom Caltabiano and Mike Royce	Gary Halvorson	March 22, 2004	0318	188-818
	Amy's 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 Robert's strange behavior could be psychological, she devises a plan to break him of his chin habit for good.
	"The Nice Talk"	Aaron Shure and Steve Skrovan	Brian K. Roberts	April 19, 2004	0319	189-819
	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 Pat's newfound friendship, jealousy ensues.
	"Blabbermouths"	Mike Scully, Jeremy Stevens, and Leslie Caveny	Gary Halvorson	May 3, 2004	0320	190-820
	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.
	"The Model"	Leslie Caveny	Gary Halvorson	May 10, 2004	0321	191-821
	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.
	"The Mentor"	Tod Himmel	Gary Halvorson	May 17, 2004	0322	192-822
	A young man, Sam Gilula, arrives at Frank and Marie's 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 Robert's disbelief. Later, Ray and Robert make fun of Frank, wondering how he could have inspired anyone.
	"Golf for It"	Mike Royce, Tucker Cawley, and Tom Caltabiano	Gary Halvorson	May 24, 2004	0323	193-823
	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.

[edit] Season 9: 2004-2005

Screenshot	Title	Writer(s)	Director	Original airdate	Code	#
	"The Home"	Jeremy Stevens and Tucker Cawley	Kenneth Shapiro	September 20, 2004	0401	194-901
	Frank and Marie return from a trip down to a retirement home in New Jersey and they tell the family that they plan on moving there. Everyone, besides Frank and Marie, is overjoyed from hearing the news. Marie and Frank sell their house to Robert and Amy for $26,000. On they day of their moving, however, Debra reveals some mixed feelings about their moving and doesn't feel right about it.
	"Not So Fast"	Philip Rosenthal and Mike Royce	Gary Halvorson	September 27, 2004	0402	195-902
	When Ray and Debra visit Frank and Marie's 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.
	"Angry Sex"	Ray Romano, Lew Schneider, and Mike Scully	Kenneth Shapiro	October 4, 2004	0403	196-903
	When Debra and Marie have a big fight, Ray is struck with worry when he thinks Debra's 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 doesn't ruin his plans.
	"P.T. & A"	Tom Caltabiano	Kenneth Shapiro	October 11, 2004	0404	197-904
	After being chided for wearing a shoddy shirt and getting stains on it, Ray lies and tells Debra that members of the PTA called her outfit "trampy." This leads her to dress extra-trampy on purpose at a PTA meeting in their home, where the truth finally comes out.
	"Ally's F"	Steve Skrovan	Kenneth Shapiro	October 18, 2004	0405	198-905
	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 didn't do anything to stick up for Ally and how you should always stick up for your kids. Frank and Marie could relate to Ray's disobedience 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 doesn't understand the trials kids go through.
	"Boys' Therapy"	Philip Rosenthal	Kenneth Shapiro	November 15, 2004	0406	199-906
	The women pressure Ray and Frank to accompany Robert to one of his therapy sessions. Instead, they go out to the horse 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.
	"Debra's Parents"	Leslie Caveny	Gary Halvorson	November 22, 2004	0407	200-907
	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.
	"A Job for Robert"	Steven James Meyer	Gary Halvorson	November 29, 2004	0408	201-908
	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.
	"A Date for Peter"	Mike Roye	Brian K. Roberts	January 3, 2005	0409	202-909
	Amy's 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 isn't thrilled with the guest list.
	"Favors"	Aaron Shure	Gary Halvorson	January 17, 2005	0410	203-910
	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, she's 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.
	"The Faux Pas"	Lew Schneider	Gary Halvorson	February 7, 2005	0411	204-911
	Ray accidentally insults the twins' new friend and the faux pas quickly spirals out of contral when he repeats it to the boy's dad.
	"Tasteless Frank"	Steve Skrovan and Leslie Caveny	Gary Halvorson	February 14, 2005	0412	205-912
	Marie is astounded when Frank puts salt on her homemade lasagna, leading her to believe that she's 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 it's a side-effect from some potency medication Frank is taking, but Frank doesn't want to give it up, and he doesn't want anyone to know he's taking it, especially Marie.
	"Sister-In-Law"	Tucker Cawley, Mike Royce, Tim Peach and Frank Pines	Gary Halvorson	April 18, 2005	0413	206-913
	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.
	"The Power of No"	Tucker Cawley and Aaron Shure	Andy Ackerman	May 2, 2005	0414	207-914
	Ray's latest manipulative plan involves constantly turning down Debra in the bedroom.
	"Pat's Secret"	Tucker Cawley	Gary Halvorson	May 9, 2005	0415	208-915
	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 doesn't 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 shouldn't do the stuff they are doing.
	"The Last Laugh"	unknown	unknown	May 16, 2005	0416	209-916
	A one-hour documentary features behind-the-scenes interviews with the cast and producers, highlights from past seasons, and the drama of the last week of production, including never released footage of the two postponements of the final episode filming.
	"The Finale"	Philip Rosenthal, Ray Romano, Tucker Cawley, Lew Schneider, Steve Skrovan Jeremy Stevens, Mike Royce, Aaron Shure, Tom Caltabiano, and Leslie Caveny	Gary Halvorson	May 16, 2005	0417	210-917
	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 isn't waking up from the anesthesia and everyone fears he may die. Fortunately, thirty seconds later, the doctor comes out and says he's 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.

Everybody Loves Raymond

Ray Barone | Debra Barone Marie Barone | Frank Barone | Robert Barone | Amy MacDougall-Barone

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