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| 1-16 The Game--02/07/1997 When Ray and his family play a game of "Scruples" after their cable goes out and they have nothing but time on their hands, they find themselves arguing about honesty. To make matters worse, when Ray complains to the cable company about the disruption in service, he is informed that he has an illegal hookup -- courtesy of his dad. Written by: Tucker Cawley Directed by: Jeff Meyer Guest stars: Jon Manfrellotti as Cable Guy. 1-17 Diamonds--02/21/1997 When Ray discovers that the diamond in Debra's wedding ring is a fake, he finds a way to steal the ring so he can replace the stone, unaware that she replaced the diamond with a real one after their wedding. Meanwhile, Robert, in an attempt to show is affection for his new girlfriend on Valentines Day, finds out that her favorite color is green and decides to surprise her. Written by: Kathy Ann Stumpe Directed by: Michael Lembeck Guest stars: Monica Horan as Amy and Barry Bonds as Himself. 1-18 Recovering Pessimist--02/28/1997 When Debra tries to change Ray's pessimistic attitude about winning the "Sports Writer of the Year Award," he agrees to change his ways and become more upbeat - - and suffers the downside of being the only optimist in his family. When Ray finally starts feeling good about himself and his recent accomplishments, his family is surprised by the change in his personality and accuses him of being a "bragger with a swelled head." Written by: Directed by: Jeff Meyer Guest stars: Marv Albert as Himself; Katrina Witt as Herself and Tommy Lasorda as Himself. 1-19 The Dog--03/03/1997 Ray brings home a stray bulldog that reminds him of the dog he had to give up as a boy due to his allergies, but his brother Robert bonds with the animal and the siblings then have to decide who gets to keep him. When the owner of the dog arrives at the Barones' to pick up what turns out to be her prize-winning stud, she discovers that he's been fixed and isn't worth anything to her -- but that means everything to Ray and Robert. Written by: Bruce Kirschbaum Directed by: Rod Daniel Guest stars: Patience Cleveland as Phyllis. 1-20 Neighbors--03/10/1997 When Frank's late-night buzz sawing and Marie's persistent meddling bother the neighborhood, they meet with Ray to discuss how he'll inform his parents of their complaints. When Frank and Marie show up unexpectedly at Ray's house, they assume that Ray planned the meeting to talk about them behind their backs. Feeling guilty for having the meeting at his home, Ray goes to confession to admit he broke a commandment - - the one about honoring thy father and thy mother. But when the priest hears who Ray's parents are, he is absolved. Written by: Directed by: Jeff Meyer Guest stars: 1-21 Fascinatin' Debra--03/17/1997 When Debra is being interviewed by a psychotherapist for a book on the American family, the doctor discovers that Ray and his family are more fascinating, in a quirky way, than she is. When Debra complains to Ray that she is too "normal and boring," he accidentally spills the beans to his family. Although the Barones feel that Debra lacks a certain flair, they try to make her feel fascinating, by pretending her daily routine at home is interesting. Written by: Directed by: Jeff Meyer Guest stars: Mary Kay Adams as Dr. Nora; Desmond Howard as Himself and Lorraine Shaw as the Bartender. 1-22 Why Are We Here?--04/07/1997 When Debra gets fed up with Ray's family intruding in her life, they both reminisce about how quiet life used to be in their old apartment miles away from his family. Ray reminds Debra that he never wanted to move closer to his parents because he knew they would make pesky in-laws. At the time Debra thought he was overreacting about his parents, until they moved across the street from the elder Barones, and Debra's had to live with the consequences. Written by: Ray Romano and Tom Paris Directed by: Jeff Meyer Guest stars: |
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