Michael Barone is a fictional character portrayed by Sullivan Sweeten in the TV series Everybody Loves Raymond.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled I Love You (season 1), they were 1 years old.
They appear in 142 episodes out of a total of 210 aired and have accumulated 212 positive votes.
Episodes142
I Love You
episode S1.E2 september 1996Ray's already in the dog house for not showing more affection, but Debra really gets mad when he talks about their problem with his parents.
I Wish I Were Gus
episode S1.E3 september 1996As Ray is giving the eulogy at his favorite uncle's funeral, his Aunt Alda arrives to rekindle a family feud with Marie.
Look Don't Touch
episode S1.E5 october 1996Debra gets upset with Ray after he sticks his foot in his mouth regarding a sexy new waitress at Nemos.
Frank, the Writer
episode S1.E6 october 1996Frank believes that he has become a professional writer after a joke he submitted gets published in "Reader's Digest."
Win, Lose or Draw
episode S1.E9 november 1996Raymond loses $2300 to Frank in a poker game, and Frank refuses Marie's demands to give the money back.
Turkey or Fish
episode S1.E10 november 1996Debra tries to start her own tradition by hosting a Thanksgiving fish dinner for both families, but Marie threatens to ruin everything by coming with turkey.
Captain Nemo
episode S1.E11 december 1996Robert is named captain of the Nemo's basketball team, and Raymond is jealous. But when Robert becomes a tyrant, the team turns on him. Robert quits the team, and Raymond becomes captain, which causes tension at home.
The Ball
episode S1.E12 december 1996Ray is so shattered when he discovers that the autographed Mickey Mantle baseball his father gave him as a child is a fake, that he wants to tell Ally that there is no Santa Claus.
Debra's Sick
episode S1.E13 january 1997Raymond misses an interview with Terry Bradshaw about ghostwriting his book because he has to take Ally and Michael to the pediatrician. Debra is sick at home, and Marie comes over to take care of her.
Who's Handsome?
episode S1.E14 january 1997Robert goes out on a first date with Debra's friend Amy, and Raymond suddenly become insecure about his looks when everybody starts saying that Robert is more handsome than him.
The Car
episode S1.E15 january 1997Debra finds out that the reason why Raymond made them buy Frank and Marie's old car is because he doesn't want to get rid of the car that he used to get lucky in.
The Game
episode S1.E17 february 1997With the cable signal out for the evening, Raymond, Debra, Marie, Frank and Robert decide to play a game of Scruples to pass the time, only to get into a fight about honesty.
Recovering Pessimist
episode S1.E18 february 1997Debra confronts Raymond about his pessimism after he takes no joy in winning the Sportswriter of the Year award.
The Dog
episode S1.E19 march 1997Ray wants to keep a lovable bulldog he found in the neighborhood, but at Debra's request he reluctantly gives the dog away to Robert. However, after he has already given him away, the dog's rightful owner shows up to claim him.
Neighbors
episode S1.E20 march 1997Raymond's neighbors come over to voice their numerous complaints about his parents, and Frank and Marie walk in on them. Raymond now feels humiliated and guilty of betraying his parents.
Fascinatin' Debra
episode S1.E21 march 1997A radio psychologist comes to interview Debra for a book, but she winds up being more interested in Raymond and his family. Therefore, Debra comes to the conclusion that she is too boring.
Why Are We Here?
episode S1.E22 april 1997Flashback to when Ray and Debra first moved across the street from Marie and Frank.
Ray's on TV
episode S2.E1 september 1997Ray is devastated when he discovers his family lied to him about his performance during his TV 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.
Father Knows Least
episode S2.E2 september 1997Ally is disobeying Ray and Debra. Not doing what she's told to do. Always in a bad mood. Ray tries to find out why.
Brother
episode S2.E3 october 1997Robert is depressed because it's the anniversary of his divorce. Marie and Frank try to get Ray to take Robert to the movies to cheer him up.
Mozart
episode S2.E4 october 1997When Ally becomes bored of the piano after three lessons by Marie, Ray decides to give the former a lesson about not quitting, as he doesn't want her to lose interest so quickly. He asks Marie to teach him the piano again.
Golf
episode S2.E5 october 1997Ray has an anxiety attack while golfing. The doctor suggests more golf to help calm Ray down. Debra won't like that.
Anniversary
episode S2.E6 october 1997On their fortieth anniversary, Marie and Frank tell Ray that they almost got divorced once.
Working Late Again
episode S2.E7 november 1997Ray tells Debra that he's going to be working late. But is he really?
The Children's Book
episode S2.E8 november 1997Ray and Debra have a face-off of "Who can make the best children's book?", with Ally as the judge.
The Gift
episode S2.E9 november 1997Ray gets Frank a fish tank for his 65th birthday.
High School
episode S2.E10 november 1997Ray and Debra go to Ray's 20th High School Reunion.
The Letter
episode S2.E11 december 1997Marie has finally pushed Debra to her limit. Debra sends her a letter telling how she really feels about her.
All I Want for Christmas
episode S2.E12 december 1997On Christmas Day, Ray tries to have sex with Debra.
Civil War
episode S2.E13 january 1998Frank and his pals are reenacting the Civil War and Ray wants to help.
Mia Famiglia
episode S2.E14 january 1998Ray tries to find his oldest living relative.
Marie's Meatballs
episode S2.E15 january 1998Debra tries to learn how to make Marie's famous meatballs.
The Checkbook
episode S2.E16 february 1998Raymond questions Debra about the budget and says he can do a better job - so she lets him try. In a few weeks, Ray bounces checks and has $300 in overdraft fees. He creates a fake checkbook so it all looks good on paper.
The Family Bed
episode S2.E18 march 1998Ray and Debra can't get a good night's sleep after Ally starts sleeping in their bed.
Good Girls
episode S2.E19 march 1998Ray finds out the Marie likes Amy more than Debra because Amy is a "good" girl.
T-Ball
episode S2.E20 april 1998Allie starts on a T-Ball team and it's Debra's turn to bring the snacks. She brings something that is not on the approved food list and refuses to change it to something else. Ray wants to comply and she does not.
Six Feet Under
episode S2.E22 april 1998Ray has a mid-life crises when he finds out he's not six feet tall anymore.
The Garage Sale
episode S2.E23 may 1998Marie and Frank have a yard sale. But Ray doesn't want to sell the baby stuff.
The Wedding: Part 2
episode S2.E25 may 1998Flashback to Ray and Debra's wedding.
The Invasion
episode S3.E1 september 1998When Ray's house gets termites, Marie invites them all to stay across the street until the house is clean.
Driving Frank
episode S3.E2 september 1998Debra is growing uneasy with Frank's driving and wants Frank to take another Driving Test.
The Sitter
episode S3.E3 october 1998Ray and Debra hire the perfect babysitter.
The Visit
episode S3.E5 october 1998Debra's mother comes for a visit. But she isn't very helpful.
Halloween Candy
episode S3.E6 october 1998Ray plans an evening of sex on Halloween.
Moving Out
episode S3.E7 november 1998Robert moves out of Marie and Frank's house to get some privacy with Amy. When Ray visits Rob's new home, he notices Robert's landlord's, Rita and Harry, behavior is similar to Marie and Frank's.
The Article
episode S3.E8 november 1998Ray becomes jealous when Andy's article gets published in "Sports Illustrated".
No Fat
episode S3.E10 november 1998Marie plans a healthy Thanksgiving to help with her cholesterol.
The Toaster
episode S3.E12 december 1998When Ray gives his parents an engraved toaster for Christmas, they exchange it right away without even opening it.
Ping Pong
episode S3.E13 january 1999When Ray finds out that Frank used to let him win at Ping Pong as a kid, he challenges Frank to a rematch.
Robert's Date
episode S3.E15 february 1999Judy takes Robert out dancing. Everyone else thinks they're dating.
Big Shots
episode S3.E19 march 1999Ray and Robert think they're big shots because of their jobs.
Move Over
episode S3.E20 march 1999Debra hogs the bed at night.
The Getaway
episode S3.E21 april 1999Ray and Debra go away to a bed-and-breakfast.
Working Girl
episode S3.E22 april 1999Debra gets a job as a copywriter.
Be Nice
episode S3.E23 may 1999Ray and Debra try to be nice to each other.
How They Met
episode S3.E26 may 1999Flashback to how Ray and Debra met.
The Can Opener
episode S4.E2 september 1999Ray and Debra have a fight over a can opener.
The Will
episode S4.E5 october 1999If Ray and Debra both pass away, they want Bernie and Linda to adopt the kids.
The Sister
episode S4.E6 october 1999Debra's sister Jennifer visits and announces her intention to become a nun.
Cousin Gerard
episode S4.E7 november 1999Ray's annoying cousin Gerard is hired by Marie to help Ray write his book. Ray's entire family starts to see that Ray has many of the same annoying traits as Gerard. Ray decides to work on Gerard while trying to make himself feel better.
No Thanks
episode S4.E9 november 1999Debra tries a new approach to Marie's negative attitude.
Left Back
episode S4.E10 november 1999Ray and Debra decide to have the twins stay back in Preschool for another year.
The Christmas Picture
episode S4.E11 december 1999Ray decides to take a family picture for Marie's Christmas present. But she didn't want Debra's family to be in it.
What's with Robert?
episode S4.E12 january 2000Marie begins to think that Robert is gay when he breaks up with Amy again.
Prodigal Son
episode S4.E14 january 2000Frank tells Ally that Ray is going to Hell because he doesn't go to church. Feeling guilty about Frank being a good religious role model, Ray decides to be a regular parishioner.
Robert's Rodeo
episode S4.E15 february 2000Robert gets gored in the rear by a bull and has to stay with Marie and Frank for a while.
The Tenth Anniversary
episode S4.E16 february 2000Ray accidentally tapes football over his wedding, which results in Debra being really mad.
Hackidu
episode S4.E17 february 2000Ray tries to learn about Ally's favorite card game.
Marie and Frank's New Friends
episode S4.E19 march 2000Frank and Marie make friends with a couple that have similar personalities to their own.
Alone Time
episode S4.E20 april 2000Debra wants to be alone for a while. Ray wonders why.
Confronting the Attacker
episode S4.E23 may 2000Robert is back on the force and back with Amy. But something is still wrong.
Italy: Part 1
episode S5.E1 october 2000For Marie's birthday, the family goes to Italy. But Ray gets a cold and becomes miserable and Robert finds the woman of his dreams. But first he has to get past her father.
Italy: Part 2
episode S5.E2 october 2000The show continues in Italy. Ray starts to appreciate Italy and Robert must avoid Stefania's father if he wishes to see tomorrow.
The Wallpaper
episode S5.E3 october 2000Marie and Frank crash their car into Ray's house.
Pet Cemetery
episode S5.E5 october 2000With the untimely accidental murder of Ally's hamster Pumpernickel, she and the family decide to give the pet a proper funeral.
The Author
episode S5.E6 october 2000Ray tries to write a book but gets rejected. Robert makes lieutenant.
The Walk to the Door
episode S5.E7 november 2000At a wedding, Ray reunites with the first woman he dated. He tells the family about the time he didn't walk her to the door.
Young Girl
episode S5.E8 november 2000The 43-year-old Robert is dating a 22-year-old named Erica, and Marie and Debra find his new girlfriend way too young for his age. Frank invites her to his birthday party, which becomes a disaster.
Fighting In-Laws
episode S5.E9 november 2000Debra's parents visit for Thanksgiving and confess that they're going to marriage counseling.
The Sneeze
episode S5.E10 november 2000A man accidentally sneezes on Ray and he think's he's caught the man's germs.
Christmas Present
episode S5.E11 december 2000Ray gets Debra a really great present for Christmas so she'll agree to let him go golfing.
What Good Are You?
episode S5.E12 january 2001Ray starts to have second thoughts about himself after he didn't help Debra when she was choking.
Ray's Journal
episode S5.E14 february 2001When Marie finds the diary that Ray kept as a boy, he is embarrassed about much of the sexual content, but she is only upset over a single mean comment about her.
Silent Partners
episode S5.E15 february 2001Ray and Debra can't think of anything to talk about. Debra thinks they need to spend more time together.
Fairies
episode S5.E16 february 2001The twins want to be fairies in the school play.
Stefania Arrives
episode S5.E17 february 2001Marie doesn't want Robert to end up alone, so she invites Stefania to America. But she comes with her father.
The Canister
episode S5.E19 april 2001Marie thinks Debra has her canister, but Debra says she doesn't. But when Debra finds it in Ally's room, she gets Ray and Robert to help her sneak it back into Marie's house.
Net Worth
episode S5.E20 april 2001Ray invests money in a go-cart venture without telling Deborah. He says it is his money, so Deborah bills him for the job she does with the children and the house. Robert compares it to a wrongful death lawsuit - the value of life.
Say Uncle
episode S5.E22 may 2001Ray thinks his kids like Robert better than him.
Separation
episode S5.E23 may 2001Debra finds it hard to handle her parents' divorce.
Frank Paints the House
episode S5.E24 may 2001Frank, Ray, and Robert paint Ray's house. And Robert and Ray find out something new about their father.
The Angry Family
episode S6.E1 september 2001Michael presents a story about an angry family, which Ray, Debra, and everyone else think it's about them. This causes the family to constantly fight. They decide to go into counseling so they can become a happy family again.
Odd Man Out
episode S6.E3 october 2001When Marco begins taking piano lessons from Marie and starts spending more time with her, Frank becomes jealous of their friendship.
Marie's Sculpture
episode S6.E5 october 2001Marie makes a sculpture of something that looks inappropriate. But Ray can't find the strength to tell her.
Frank Goes Downstairs
episode S6.E6 october 2001When Frank goes to the hospital, Ray tells him the truth about when Ray and Debra fell off the bed having sex.
It's Supposed to Be Fun
episode S6.E8 november 2001The twins are on a basketball team, but Geoffrey is not interested in playing and is easily distracted. Ray makes funny comments about his playing and Geoffrey quits the team. Ray talks to him and tells him it is OK either way.
Older Women
episode S6.E9 november 2001Debra's father brings an older woman to Thanksgiving dinner.
Season's Greetings
episode S6.E12 december 2001Marie writes a letter to include with her Christmas cards - it insults Debra and praises Marie. They decide to write a letter together. Raymond is heavily praised and Robert is not. Robert wants to include his own information.
Tissues
episode S6.E13 january 2002Angry that Debra seems to be making all the decisions, Ray decides to take charge of a few things around the house. He goes to the supermarket, but finds that his purchases are criticized by everyone in the family.
Lucky Suit
episode S6.E16 february 2002When Robert gets a job offer with the FBI, Marie tries to stop him from being successful.
Talk to Your Daughter
episode S6.E19 march 2002Ally asks what the meaning of life is and no one knows how to answer her.
A Vote for Debra
episode S6.E20 march 2002Debra decides to run for school president. Ray panics, because this means he has to take more responsibilities around the house. He decides not to vote for her.
Call Me Mom
episode S6.E21 april 2002Ray started calling Debra's mom, so he tells Debra she should call Marie mom. She does, but Marie does not like it. Marie knows it is only because Ray calls Lois mom.
Mother's Day
episode S6.E22 may 2002Marie and Debra have a fight which could mean the end of their family relationship.
The First Six Years
episode S6.E25 april 2002An hour of the best moments of Everybody Loves Raymond's first six years. With interviews from celebrities about why they love the show and how they can relate to the characters.
The Cult
episode S7.E1 september 2002When Robert joins a cult, the Inner Path, Raymond points out their idiot cousin Gerard is already a member. Although Robert eventually sees through the group (particularly when he realises the leaders were really after Raymond, to be their spokesman), he allows himself to be the subject of a fake intervention, in order to stop Debra and Marie squabbling.
Homework
episode S7.E3 september 2002Ray believes that Ally's school is giving out too much homework.
Pet the Bunny
episode S7.E4 october 2002Ray writes a eulogy for Frank. He tells the story of how he saw Frank petting his bunny we he was a kid. Frank goes berserk.
The Sigh
episode S7.E7 november 2002Whenever Debra sighs, Ray thinks it's because of him. So he decides to give Debra their bathroom and he'll share the kids' bathroom from now on. Debra accepts.
Annoying Kid
episode S7.E8 november 2002Ray and Debra's friendship with a new couple is threatened by the pair's obnoxious 8-year-old son, who constantly annoys Ray. Lauren: Cheryl Hines. Neil: Craig Anton. Spencer: Brett Buford.
Marie's Vision
episode S7.E10 november 2002Now that Robert is back with Amy, the family turns to another problem. Marie's eyes. Her eye sight is getting worse, so Debra asks her to go get glasses. Not only do the glasses help Marie's eyes, but she starts seeing things that no one else can see.
The Thought That Counts
episode S7.E11 december 2002Ray lies to Debra about getting her a great Christmas present. He goes to Amy and Robert for help and Robert suggests the book "To Kill a Mockingbird". But when Ray gets all the credit, Robert snaps.
Grandpa Steals
episode S7.E12 january 2003When Ally witnesses Frank, stealing food from the supermarket, she starts avoiding him.
Somebody Hates Raymond
episode S7.E13 january 2003Andy's new boss hates Ray. Ray does everything he can to find out why.
The Disciplinarian
episode S7.E15 february 2003Ray finally finds out that, to the kids, he's a pushover. So he decides to go hard on them. But he may be going a little too hard.
Sweet Charity
episode S7.E16 february 2003Debra signs up for charity work and signs up Ray for an hour of charity at the hospital. He is reluctant but goes. Turns out the patients enjoy his humor and sports information and he enjoys going. Debra is upset at how often he is gone.
Who's Next?
episode S7.E20 april 2003When a friend of Frank and Marie dies, Marie tells Frank that she had been the woman Marie had picked out to marry him if she died first; Ray and Debra then get into a debate about who they would choose to take their place if they died.
Baggage
episode S7.E22 may 2003Ray and Debra have a three-week-fight over who's going to put the suitcase away.
Robert's Wedding
episode S7.E24 may 2003Robert and Amy finally get married. But it's not the wedding they expected.
Fun with Debra
episode S8.E1 september 2003When Debra sees that Ray is having fun with Michael and Geoffery, she wonders why Ray can't have that much fun with her.
Thank You Notes
episode S8.E2 september 2003Robert & Amy are back from their honeymoon. Marie immediately starts questioning when they are going to send out Thank You Notes from the wedding. Amy is surprised at Marie's insistence and Debra wants her to stand strong against Marie.
Home from School
episode S8.E3 october 2003Michael doesn't want to go to school and spends the day watching Ray work at his home office in the basement.
Liars
episode S8.E7 november 2003Ray makes up a lie to tell his mother why he didn't come over to her house for quality time.
The Surprise Party
episode S8.E8 november 2003Lois, Debra's mom, plans a surprise party for Debra's birthday.
The Bird
episode S8.E9 november 2003The family spends Thanksgiving with Amy's parents. They seem to get along pretty well, at first, but when a bird hits the house and Pat kills it, it becomes a war.
Jazz Records
episode S8.E10 december 2003When the twins ruin Ray's dictionary Frank brings up how Ray ruined his jazz records. Ray tries to give his father CDs instead of records for Christmas.
Slave
episode S8.E12 january 2004Ray and Debra both leave the twins at home alone. When they figure this out they hurry home and find Ally taking care of them. When they see this, Debra decides to give Ally more responsibilities. A lot more.
Whose Side Are You On?
episode S8.E13 february 2004Debra and the children bet against Raymond all the time. He is upset when he finds out because they make fun of him. Then he remembers that Marie used to do things like that with him and Robert about their father when they were young.
Lateness
episode S8.E14 february 2004Ray is getting tired of Debra making him wait for her. They're late for everything. So he decides to set a time, and if Debra isn't ready by that time, he's leaving without her. Which may be the last thing he'll ever do.
Security
episode S8.E16 february 2004Robert installs a security alarm in Ray's house because he's thinking about retiring from the force and becoming an alarm salesman. But he wants everyone's opinion first.
The Ingrate
episode S8.E17 march 2004Ray's old college is giving him an honorary doctorate degree, and everyone starts fighting over who should get the most credit.
The Nice Talk
episode S8.E19 april 2004Hank and Pat come up for Easter. Ray and Pat have a nice time talking with each other, which make Robert and Debra jealous.
The Model
episode S8.E21 may 2004Robert gets discovered by a modeling agent.
The Mentor
episode S8.E22 may 2004The family is surprised to learn that Frank mentored a young man.
Golf for It
episode S8.E23 may 2004Marie wants the boys to paint her new shelf. But the boys want to go golfing. They start to feel guilty when they leave and start talking about how much they love her. So they decide to golf to see who'll get Marie when Frank dies.
Ally's F
episode S9.E5 october 2004Ally gets an "F" in Math. Debra wonders why, so she goes to the school to talk to the teacher, and it turns out that Ally has a crush on one of the boys in the class.
Boys' Therapy
episode S9.E6 november 2004Debra, Amy, and Marie want their husbands to have therapy. But in secret, the boys actually go to gamble at the track.
A Job for Robert
episode S9.E8 november 2004Marie has been treating Robert better for some reason. Making sure he and Amy are well relaxed and spend a lot of time together. Ray finds out it's because she wants "grandchildren".
The Faux Pas
episode S9.E11 february 2005The twins' new friend has a janitor for a father. When Ray accidentally says a bad joke in front of the father he tries to cheer him up, but keeps making things worse.
Tasteless Frank
episode S9.E12 february 2005Frank has been secretly taking pills to help his "manhood". But the side effect is: He's lost his sense of taste.
The Power of No
episode S9.E14 may 2005For once, Debra wants sex. But Ray rejects her so she can feel how he feels when she rejects him. But when Debra finds out, it's war.
The Finale
episode S9.E16 may 2005Ray undergoes a routine surgery. The medical personnel have difficulty waking him for a while causing most of the family to panic. Ray finally wakes up, and everyone is a little nicer to him afterward.
- I Love You
- I Wish I Were Gus
- Look Don't Touch
- Frank, the Writer
- Win, Lose or Draw
- Turkey or Fish
- Captain Nemo
- The Ball
- Debra's Sick
- Who's Handsome?
- The Car
- The Game
- Recovering Pessimist
- The Dog
- Neighbors
- Fascinatin' Debra
- Why Are We Here?
- Ray's on TV
- Father Knows Least
- Brother
- Mozart
- Golf
- Anniversary
- Working Late Again
- The Children's Book
- The Gift
- High School
- The Letter
- All I Want for Christmas
- Civil War
- Mia Famiglia
- Marie's Meatballs
- The Checkbook
- The Family Bed
- Good Girls
- T-Ball
- Six Feet Under
- The Garage Sale
- The Wedding: Part 2
- The Invasion
- Driving Frank
- The Sitter
- The Visit
- Halloween Candy
- Moving Out
- The Article
- No Fat
- The Toaster
- Ping Pong
- Robert's Date
- Big Shots
- Move Over
- The Getaway
- Working Girl
- Be Nice
- How They Met
- The Can Opener
- The Will
- The Sister
- Cousin Gerard
- No Thanks
- Left Back
- The Christmas Picture
- What's with Robert?
- Prodigal Son
- Robert's Rodeo
- The Tenth Anniversary
- Hackidu
- Marie and Frank's New Friends
- Alone Time
- Confronting the Attacker
- Italy: Part 1
- Italy: Part 2
- The Wallpaper
- Pet Cemetery
- The Author
- The Walk to the Door
- Young Girl
- Fighting In-Laws
- The Sneeze
- Christmas Present
- What Good Are You?
- Ray's Journal
- Silent Partners
- Fairies
- Stefania Arrives
- The Canister
- Net Worth
- Say Uncle
- Separation
- Frank Paints the House
- The Angry Family
- Odd Man Out
- Marie's Sculpture
- Frank Goes Downstairs
- It's Supposed to Be Fun
- Older Women
- Season's Greetings
- Tissues
- Lucky Suit
- Talk to Your Daughter
- A Vote for Debra
- Call Me Mom
- Mother's Day
- The First Six Years
- The Cult
- Homework
- Pet the Bunny
- The Sigh
- Annoying Kid
- Marie's Vision
- The Thought That Counts
- Grandpa Steals
- Somebody Hates Raymond
- The Disciplinarian
- Sweet Charity
- Who's Next?
- Baggage
- Robert's Wedding
- Fun with Debra
- Thank You Notes
- Home from School
- Liars
- The Surprise Party
- The Bird
- Jazz Records
- Slave
- Whose Side Are You On?
- Lateness
- Security
- The Ingrate
- The Nice Talk
- The Model
- The Mentor
- Golf for It
- Ally's F
- Boys' Therapy
- A Job for Robert
- The Faux Pas
- Tasteless Frank
- The Power of No
- The Finale
Best moments8
- Ray and Debra decide to have the twins stay back in Preschool for another year.
- Michael doesn't want to go to school and spends the day watching Ray work at his home office in the basement.
- Michael presents a story about an angry family, which Ray, Debra, and everyone else think it's about them. This causes the family to constantly fight. They decide to go into counseling so they can become a happy family again.
- The family spends Thanksgiving with Amy's parents. They seem to get along pretty well, at first, but when a bird hits the house and Pat kills it, it becomes a war.
- The twins want to be fairies in the school play.
- Ally asks what the meaning of life is and no one knows how to answer her.
- Raymond misses an interview with Terry Bradshaw about ghostwriting his book because he has to take Ally and Michael to the pediatrician. Debra is sick at home, and Marie comes over to take care of her.
- Ray finally finds out that, to the kids, he's a pushover. So he decides to go hard on them. But he may be going a little too hard.
- Left Back
- Home from School
- The Angry Family
- The Bird
- Fairies
- Talk to Your Daughter
- Debra's Sick
- The Disciplinarian