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Everybody Loves Raymond Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
22 Episodes 1996 - 1997
Series 1 of the sitcom about a Long Island sportswriter and his intrusive parents, who live (in)conveniently across the street from him, his wife and their three children.
Episode 1
Pilot
Fri, Sep 13, 1996 30 mins
In the pilot, Ray must uninvite his meddlesome parents to his wife's birthday party because she wants some space for a change.
Episode 2
I Love You
Fri, Sep 20, 1996 30 mins
Debra wonders why Raymond has such trouble saying "I love you" out loud.
Episode 3
I Wish I Were Gus
Fri, Sep 27, 1996 30 mins
Ray (Ray Romano) is chosen to deliver the eulogy at his late uncle's funeral, an occasion that serves as a reunion between Ray's mother and her feuding sister, Alda (Jean Stapleton). Marie: Doris Roberts.
Episode 4
Standard Deviation
Fri, Oct 4, 1996 30 mins
Raymond is smarting when he gets the results of an IQ test that he and Debra (Patricia Heaton) took as part of Robert's criminal-psychology course. Robert: Brad Garrett. Bernie: Tom McGowan.
Episode 5
Look Don't Touch
Fri, Oct 11, 1996 30 mins
Ray gets into hot water with Debra (Patricia Heaton) when he tries to deny that he's attracted to a saucy waitress (Tina Arning) at Nemo's Pizzeria. Bernie: Tom McGowan. Nemo: Joseph V. Perry. Suzy: Susan Varon.
Episode 6
Frank the Writer
Fri, Oct 18, 1996 30 mins
Frank (Peter Boyle) believes he has the write stuff when Reader's Digest publishes one of his anecdotes. Ray: Ray Romano. Debra: Patricia Heaton. Robert: Brad Garrett. Marie: Doris Roberts.
Episode 7
Your Place or Mine?
Mon, Oct 28, 1996 30 mins
After a marital blowup, Marie (Doris Roberts) crashes at Raymond and Debra's, while Frank (Peter Boyle) savors his suddenly single status. Robert: Brad Garrett. Raymond: Ray Romano. Debra: Patricia Heaton.
Episode 8
In-Laws
Fri, Nov 1, 1996 30 mins
Raymond's globe-trotting in-laws (Robert Culp, Katherine Helmond) visit and invite his fusty parents to a fancy restaurant. Frank: Peter Boyle. Marie: Doris Roberts. Debra: Patricia Heaton. Raymond: Ray Romano.
Episode 9
Win, Lose or Draw
Fri, Nov 8, 1996 30 mins
Ray gets dealt into the poker game of his father (Peter Boyle) and his cronies. Garvin: Len Lesser. Stan: Victor Raider-Wexler. Eddie: Murray Rubin.
Episode 10
Turkey or Fish
Fri, Nov 22, 1996 30 mins
Feathers are ruffled when Debra (Patricia Heaton) suggests Thanksgiving dinner be held at their house, with striped bass as the main course. Lois: Katherine Helmond. Warren: Robert Culp. Mel: Phil Leeds.
Episode 11
Captain Nemo
Fri, Dec 13, 1996 30 mins
Raymond (Ray Romano) and Robert (Brad Garrett) wrestle over the captaincy of their men's league basketball team. Andy: Andy Kindler. Kevin: Kevin James. Dave: Dave Attell. Tom: Tom Paris.
Episode 12
The Ball
Fri, Dec 20, 1996 30 mins
Raymond (Ray Romano) adopts a policy of telling his children the truth about everything---even St. Nick. Ally: Madylin Sweeten. Andy: Andy Kindler. Debra: Patricia Heaton. Frank: Peter Boyle.
Episode 13
Debra's Sick
Fri, Jan 3, 1997 30 mins
Debra (Patricia Heaton) comes down with the flu, so Raymond must take care of the kids. Terry Bradshaw has a cameo. Dr. Hammond: Jack Blessing. Marie: Doris Roberts. Frank: Peter Boyle.
Episode 14
Who's Handsome?
Fri, Jan 17, 1997 30 mins
Raymond can't face the fact that everybody thinks Robert (Brad Garrett) is "classically handsome," while he is merely "adorable...like a hamster." Amy: Monica Horan. Debra: Patricia Heaton.
Episode 15
The Car
Fri, Jan 31, 1997 30 mins
Debra is floored to learn that their newly purchased used car was Ray's high-school "make-out mobile." Ray: Ray Romano. Lisa: Kristin Bauer. Robert: Brad Garrett. Marie: Doris Roberts.
Episode 16
Diamonds
Fri, Feb 7, 1997 30 mins
Raymond learns that he'd inadvertently bought Debra a fake engagement ring years before. Barry Bonds has a cameo. Amy: Monica Horan. Robert: Brad Garrett. Debra: Patricia Heaton.
Episode 17
The Game
Fri, Feb 21, 1997 30 mins
When the cable goes out, the Barones gather to play a game that tests their moral character. Cable Guy: Jon Manfrellotti. Raymond: Ray Romano. Debra: Patricia Heaton. Robert: Brad Garrett.
Episode 18
Recovering Pessimist
Fri, Feb 28, 1997 30 mins
Debra (Patricia Heaton) accuses Raymond of being a "total pessimist," so he promises to try focusing on the brighter side of life. Former manager Tommy Lasorda guest stars with sportscaster Marv Albert.
Episode 19
The Dog
Mon, Mar 3, 1997 30 mins
Raymond finds a stray dog that he gives to Robert (Brad Garrett). It's to make up for a puppy he had to get rid of years ago because of his allergies. Phyllis: Patience Cleveland. Debra: Patricia Heaton.
Episode 20
Neighbors
Mon, Mar 10, 1997 30 mins
Neighbors, upset with Ray's irksome parents (Peter Boyle, Doris Roberts), demand a powwow at his house, where his mom and dad stumble upon the meeting. Mack: Lance E. Nichols. Lilly: Cathy Ladman.
Episode 21
Fascinatin' Debra
Mon, Mar 17, 1997 30 mins
A radio psychologist (Mary Kay Adams) wants to interview Debra for a book on the American family, but finds the rest of the quirky Barones more interesting. Football's Desmond Howard has a cameo.
Episode 22
Why Are We Here?
Mon, Apr 7, 1997 30 mins
A flashback shows how Ray and Debra (Patricia Heaton) wound up living across the street from his parents (Doris Roberts, Peter Boyle). Robert: Brad Garrett.
