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| Episode 1 - [Boob Job] |
| Details : 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. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Meeghan Holaway | Director : Will Mackenzie | Writer : Lew Schneider | |
| Air Date : Sep. 20, 1999 |
| Episode 2 - [The Can Opener] |
| Details : Ray discovers that Frank's newfound interest in him is because he's been betting with the inside information Ray's giving him. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Director : Will Mackenzie | Writer : Steve Skrovan | |
| Air Date : Sep. 27, 1999 |
| Episode 3 - [You Bet] |
| Details : The whole family chooses sides when Ray and Debra fight over a newly acquired can opener. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Victor Raider-Wexler as Lee | Len Lesser as Garvin | Director : Will Mackenzie | Writer : Aaron Shure | |
| Air Date : Oct. 04, 1999 |
| Episode 4 - [Sex Talk] |
| Details : 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 bedroom secrets of the elder Barones. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Director : Will Mackenzie | |
| Air Date : Oct. 11, 1999 |
| Episode 5 - [The Will] |
| Details : 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. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Maggie Wheeler as Linda | Tom McGowan as Bernie | Gary Grossman | Director : Will Mackenzie | Writer : Jennifer Crittenden | |
| Air Date : Oct. 18, 1999 |
| Episode 6 - [The Sister] |
| Details : 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. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Ashley Crow | Director : Will Mackenzie | Writer : Kathy Ann Stumpe | |
| Air Date : Oct. 25, 1999 |
| Episode 7 - [Cousin Gerard] |
| Details : 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. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Writer : Jason Gelles | Director : Will Mackenzie | |
| Air Date : Nov. 08, 1999 |
| Episode 8 - [Debra's Workout] |
| Details : Ray is bewildered but not altogether displeased when Debra starts initiating sex on a more than regular basis. He can't believe his luck - and good fortune when as a result of Debra's new behavior it's as if he and she were newlyweds again. Ray is even willing to give up his golf game to satiate Debra's desires. But never able to leave well enough alone Ray looks for a reason behind her sudden burst of energy and gets a crushing blow to his ego. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Joseph V. Perry as Stan | Susan Varon | Mark Dobies | Director : Will Mackenzie | Writer : Tom Caltabiano | Writer : Mike Royce | Writer : Ray Romano | |
| Air Date : Nov. 15, 1999 |
| Episode 9 - [No Thanks] |
| Details : 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. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Monica Horan as Amy | Director : Will Mackenzie | Writer : Tucker Cawley | |
| Air Date : Nov. 22, 1999 |
| Episode 10 - [Left Back] |
| Details : 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. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Monica Horan as Amy | Diana Maria Riva | Director : Will Mackenzie | Writer : Philip Rosenthal | |
| Air Date : Nov. 29, 1999 |
| Episode 11 - [The Christmas Picture] |
| Details : Ray decides to get his parents a family portrait for Christmas and they love the idea until Debra's parents show up to be in it too. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Katherine Helmond as Lois Whelan | Robert Culp as Warren Whelan | Director : Will Mackenzie | Writer : Lew Schneider | |
| Air Date : Dec. 13, 1999 |
| Episode 12 - [What's With Robert] |
| Details : 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. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Monica Horan as Amy | Geoff Stults | Writer : Cindy Chupack | Director : Will Mackenzie | |
| Air Date : Jan. 10, 2000 |
| Episode 13 - [Bully On The Bus] |
| Details : 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. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Steffani Brass | Andre Kinney | Director : Will Mackenzie | Writer : Tucker Cawley | |
| Air Date : Jan. 17, 2000 |
| Episode 14 - [Prodigal Son] |
| Details : Everyone gets on Ray's case because he's doesn't go to Sunday Mass. When Ray starts feeling guilty about the good example Frank is setting by attending church 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. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Victor Raider-Wexler as Lee | Len Lesser as Garvin | Charles Durning | Director : Will Mackenzie | Writer : Steve Skrovan | |
| Air Date : Jan. 31, 2000 |
| Episode 15 - [Robert's Rodeo] |
| Details : 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...not an easy task for a Barone. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Monica Horan as Amy | Sherri Shepherd | Director : Will Mackenzie | Writer : Jennifer Crittenden | |
| Air Date : Feb. 07, 2000 |
| Episode 16 - [The Tenth Anniversary] |
| Details : Ray and Debra renew their wedding vows after they find out that Ray accidentally taped over their wedding with the 1991 Super Bowl. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Monica Horan as Amy | Katherine Helmond as Lois Whelan | Maggie Wheeler as Linda | Robert Culp as Warren Whelan | Charles Durning | Director : Will Mackenzie | Writer : Aaron Shure | |
| Air Date : Feb. 14, 2000 |
| Episode 17 - [Hackidu] |
| Details : 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. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Paul Reubens as Russell | Scotty Leavenworth | Director : Will Mackenzie | Writer : Lew Schneider | Writer : Steve Skrovan | |
| Air Date : Feb. 21, 2000 |
| Episode 18 - [Debra Makes Something Good] |
| Details : 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! |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Director : Will Mackenzie | Writer : Kathy Ann Stumpe | |
| Air Date : Feb. 28, 2000 |
| Episode 19 - [Marie And Frank's New Friends] |
| Details : Ray and Debra's plan of getting Frank and Marie their own friends backfires when instead of going to their house they bring their friends to Ray and Debra's. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Dom Irrera | Director : Steve Zuckerman | Writer : Mike Royce | |
| Air Date : Mar. 20, 2000 |
| Episode 20 - [Alone Time] |
| Details : 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. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Director : Steve Zuckerman | Writer : Jennifer Crittenden | |
| Air Date : Apr. 17, 2000 |
| Episode 21 - [Someone's Cranky] |
| Details : 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. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Director : Steve Zuckerman | Writer : Tucker Cawley | |
| Air Date : May. 01, 2000 |
| Episode 22 - [Bad Moon Rising] |
| Details : 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. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Jon Manfrellotti | Writer : Philip Rosenthal | Writer : Ray Romano | |
| Air Date : May. 08, 2000 |
| Episode 23 - [Confronting The Attacker] |
| Details : 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. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Monica Horan as Amy | Sherri Shepherd | Writer : Lew Schneider | Director : Brian K. Roberts | |
| Air Date : May. 15, 2000 |
| Episode 24 - [Robert's Divorce] |
| Details : 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 intrigued. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Monica Horan as Amy | Suzie Plakson | Director : Wil Shriner | Writer : Tucker Cawley | Writer : Jennifer Crittenden | Writer : Steve Skrovan | |
| Air Date : May. 22, 2000 |