1. The Cult (4)
Air date: 2002-09-23 · 30 min
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 "Inner Path" meeting – a group seeking the path to inner peace and unlocking one's potential.
Open episode 1 ↗2. Counseling
Air date: 2002-09-23 · 30 min
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.
Open episode 2 ↗3. Homework
Air date: 2002-09-30 · 30 min
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..
Open episode 3 ↗4. Pet the Bunny
Air date: 2002-10-07 · 30 min
As a challenge, Ray writes a eulogy for Frank—who hasn't died yet—and sets off a firestorm when it's discovered.
Open episode 4 ↗5. Who Am I?
Air date: 2002-10-14 · 30 min
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.
Open episode 5 ↗6. Robert Needs Money
Air date: 2002-10-21 · 30 min
After deciding to lend Robert $1,000 when he complains he's struggling with finances, Ray and Debra are miffed when Robert uses the money for Las Vegas vacation.
Open episode 6 ↗7. The Sigh
Air date: 2002-11-04 · 30 min
Frank and Robert tease Ray that he no longer rules his own house after he moves his stuff to the kids' bathroom to give Debra extra space.
Open episode 7 ↗8. The Annoying Kid
Air date: 2002-11-11 · 30 min
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.
Open episode 8 ↗9. She's the One
Air date: 2002-11-18 · 30 min
Robert think he has finally found "the one"—Angela, an international-trade lawyer who's bright, speaks four languages, clearly loves Robert, and seems too good to be true. When Ray sees her do something that would burst the bubble, he has a hard time getting anyone to believe him.
Open episode 9 ↗10. Marie's Vision
Air date: 2002-11-25 · 30 min
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. Meanwhile, Robert gets back together with Amy and invites her to a Thanksgiving dinner.
Open episode 10 ↗11. The Thought That Counts
Air date: 2002-12-09 · 30 min
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.
Open episode 11 ↗12. Grandpa Steals
Air date: 2003-01-06 · 30 min
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.
Open episode 12 ↗13. Somebody Hates Raymond
Air date: 2003-01-27 · 30 min
Raymond's friend Andy tells him that Jerry Musso, a radio talk show host, hates him. While Raymond is in shock over this, Robert enjoys seeing him fall over like this and they fight.
Open episode 13 ↗14. Just a Formality
Air date: 2003-02-03 · 30 min
Robert travels to Pennsylvania—hoping to secure the MacDougalls' permission to marry Amy—and brings Raymond along for the ride.
Open episode 14 ↗15. The Disciplinarian
Air date: 2003-02-10 · 30 min
Tired of being labeled the "evil witch" around the house, Debra convinces Ray that it's his turn to discipline the kids. 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.
Open episode 15 ↗16. Sweet Charity
Air date: 2003-02-17 · 30 min
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.
Open episode 16 ↗17. Meeting the Parents
Air date: 2003-02-24 · 30 min
Amy's folks show up unexpectedly at their daughter's house on a Sunday morning, hoping to talk her 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.
Open episode 17 ↗18. The Plan
Air date: 2003-03-10 · 30 min
Following Raymond and Frank's advice, Robert purposefully botches the wedding invitations in hopes of getting Amy to do all the preparations herself.
Open episode 18 ↗19. Sleepover at Peggy's
Air date: 2003-03-31 · 30 min
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.
Open episode 19 ↗20. Who's Next?
Air date: 2003-04-14 · 30 min
Debra and Ray pick out replacement spouses for each other and jealousy starts. Marie announces that Rose, the elderly lady next door, has passed away. Marie is upset because Rose is the woman 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.
Open episode 20 ↗21. The Shower
Air date: 2003-04-28 · 30 min
Debra gives a bridal shower for Amy, but her good intentions get sidetracked by Marie's overzealous participation.
Open episode 21 ↗22. Baggage
Air date: 2003-05-05 · 30 min
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.
Open episode 22 ↗23. The Bachelor Party
Air date: 2003-05-12 · 30 min
After his first attempt at throwing Robert a bachelor party fizzles, the women make Raymond host another one at the lodge that Amy's relatives can attend.
Open episode 23 ↗24. Robert's Wedding
Air date: 2003-05-19 · 45 min
Robert and Amy exchange vows in a classic Barone family wedding ceremony.
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