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| 1-1 Pilot--09/13/1996 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. Written by: Philip Rosenthal Directed by: Michael Lembeck Guest stars: Kevin James as Kevin; Andy Kindler as Andy; Roy Firestone as Himself and James Worthy as Himself. 1-2 I Love You--09/20/1996 Ray'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. After Ray confesses that he can't say "I love you," the whole family goes overboard until Debra begs him not to share their personal problems with his family anymore. Written by: Philip Rosenthal Directed by: Paul Lazarus Guest stars: Tom McGowan as Bernie; Maggie Wheeler as Linda and Susan Varon as Suzy. 1-3 Frank, The Writer--09/27/1996 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. Written by: Tucker Cawley Directed by: Paul Lazarus Guest stars: Yunoka Doyle as the Babysitter and Kieu Chin as the Japanese Woman. 1-4 I Wish I Were Gus--10/04/1996 As Ray is giving the eulogy at his favorite uncle's, Gus, funeral, his Aunt Alda arrives to rekindle a family feud. Aunt Alda and her sister Marie haven't spoken since Ray and Debra's wedding seven years ago, when Aunt Alda didn't like where she was seated. Ray begs them both not to start trouble at the funeral, hoping that his eulogy about the importance of family will change their minds. Written by: Kathy Ann Stumpe Directed by: Paul Lazarus Guest stars: Jean Stapleton as Aunt Alda; Hugh Holub as the Funeral Director; Carman Filpi as Ancient Guy and Joey Dente as Audience Member. 1-5 Standard Deviation--10/11/1996 When Robert gives Ray and Debra an IQ test as part of his assignment for his criminal psychology class, the results incite subtle competition between them. Meanwhile, Robert informs Ray and Debra that they each scored higher than the other on the test so he can get their reactions for an experiment he is conducting for his class project. Written by: Steve Skrovan Directed by: Jeff Meyer Guest stars: 1-6 Look, Don't Touch--10/18/1996 When Angelina, a waitress at Nemo's, catches Ray's eye, he has a lot of explaining to do to his wife, Debra - especially when 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. Written by: Lew Schneider Directed by: Jeff Meyer Guest stars: Tina Arning as Angelina 1-7 Your Place Or Mine?--11/28/1996 When Ray's parents stop speaking, Marie moves in with Ray and his family, while Frank enjoys bachelorhood. Debra visits Frank, who's enjoying his life as a free man, and begs him to apologize to Marie - so her mother-in-law will get out of the house. Meanwhile, Ray, tired of his mother babying him, finally gets the courage to tell her to return home where she belongs, with someone she can really baby - - Frank. Written by: Jeremy Stevens Directed by: Howard Storm Guest stars: 1-8 In Laws--11/01/1996 When Ray's 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. Written by: Phillip Rosenthal Directed by: Alan Kirschenbaum Guest stars: Robert Culp as Warren; Katherine Helmond as Lois; Wayne C. Dvorak as Maitre'd and Richard Stegman as Gerard. Click Here For Part Two Of Season One Episode Guide |
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