Mon:
The Faux Pas
Ray is dumfounded when he realizes the magnitude of the blunder he made while at a Knicks game with Michael and Geoffrey’s friend, Chris. Ray commented that the janitors would pick up Chris’ mess, not knowing that Chris’ dad, George, works as a custodian at the kid’s school. Ray makes matters worse when George comes over to pick Chris up and Ray repeats the entire incident verbatim. Debra presses Ray to apologize immediately, but mayhem ensues as everyone in the Barone family reveals to George different “faux pas” they’ve made in specific situations.
Tue:
Sister-In-Law
Ray tells Robert that Amy is a chatterbox because she wouldn’t stop talking to him while he was watching a basketball game. Ray’s comment hurt Amy, but Robert cutting her off while she is talking angers her. The next night the three Barone couples get together for “Amy’s first annual fondue night.” The family gangs up on Ray to discuss his lack of communication with them. Ultimately, Amy and Ray make up with each other.
Wed:
Pat’s Secret
Robert is shocked when he catches Pat smoking a cigarette, but is thrilled to be part of Pat’s dirty little secret. Robert continues to seize this opportunity to bond with Pat by taking a drag of a cigarette. When Amy smells smoke on Robert, his family accuses him of being a smoker. Robert confides to Ray and Debra the truth about Pat’s habit. Debra encourages Pat to stand up for herself and tell Hank how she feels. Ultimately, the entire family swaps secrets of how they let off steam so they don’t blow up on their loved ones.
Thu:
Pilot
Debra yearns for a peaceful and quiet birthday at home - - with just Raymond. So he tells his parents and brother that there’s no party. But Ray gets caught in a lie when his nosy parents and brother show up anyway and catch Raymond and Debra in a compromising position.
Fri:
Frank, the Writer
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 that Frank’s writing is the most embarrassing work he’s ever read.
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