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26 Episodes 2001 - 2002
Series 6 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
Mon, Sep 24, 2001 30 mins
First-grader Michael shocks the Barone clan with an unpleasant story he wrote about them. Father Hubley: Charles Durning. Michael: Sullivan Sweeten. Marie: Doris Roberts.
Episode 2
Mon, Oct 1, 2001 30 mins
Ray tries to liven things up in the bedroom when he buys a sex game but, of course, the whole family finds out about it. Debra: Patricia Heaton. Marie: Doris Roberts. Ray: Ray Romano.
Episode 3
Mon, Oct 8, 2001 30 mins
Frank gets jealous when Marco (David Proval) starts taking piano lessons from Marie and no longer spends time with him. Stefania: Alex Meneses. Gerard: Fred Stoller. Aunt Gina: Darlene Kardon. Frank: Peter Boyle.
Episode 4
Mon, Oct 15, 2001 30 mins
Robert accidentally loses Ray's wedding ring when he tries to spin it on a hotel-room table and it sails into a grate. Jimmy: Jeff Garlin. Alexis: Julie Claire. Robert: Brad Garrett. Ray: Ray Romano.
Episode 5
Mon, Oct 22, 2001 30 mins
Marie takes an art class and makes an abstract sculpture that looks like a part of the female anatomy---but she doesn't realize it. Everyone else does, though. Sister Ann: Lauri Johnson. Sister Beth: Mary Gillis. Janitor: Rocky McMurray. Marie: Doris Roberts.
Episode 6
Mon, Oct 29, 2001 30 mins
Ray brags to his friends about hurting his wrist while he and Debra had sex, but he lies to his dad about it, telling him that he fell down the stairs, prompting Frank to rip them up and repair them.
Episode 7
Mon, Nov 5, 2001 30 mins
Robert becomes jealous when he learns that his former girlfriend, Amy, went on a date with his friend Gianni.
Episode 8
Mon, Nov 12, 2001 30 mins
Geoffrey quits the basketball team after he overhears Ray making fun of the way he plays.
Episode 9
Mon, Nov 19, 2001 30 mins
Debra's divorced parents come for Thanksgiving dinner, and her dad brings his new girlfriend, who shocks everyone.
Episode 10
Mon, Nov 26, 2001 30 mins
Robert gets involved with a woman he meets at a sports bar, but she thinks he is Ray Barone, the sportswriter, and Robert is afraid to tell her the truth.
Episode 11
Mon, Dec 10, 2001 30 mins
Frank riles sports fans when he catches a history-making football at a game, then runs off with it and puts it up for sale.
Episode 12
Mon, Dec 17, 2001 30 mins
Marie and Debra team up to write a glowing family Christmas letter that makes them both look great, but Ray, Robert and Frank don't like the way the ladies portrayed them in it.
Episode 13
Mon, Jan 7, 2002 30 mins
Ray decides to become more involved with making decisions around the house, with disastrous results.
Episode 14
Mon, Jan 14, 2002 30 mins
Everyone is feeling merry around Frank and Marie's fireplace during a snowstorm until Debra unintentionally insults Frank and hurts his feelings.
Episode 15
Mon, Jan 28, 2002 30 mins
Ray takes an instant disliking to Ally's troop leader and becomes determined to sell more troop cookies than her to win the top prize, which is a beach chair and umbrella.
Episode 16
Mon, Feb 4, 2002 30 mins
Robert becomes furious with Marie after she ruins his "lucky suit", which he was going to wear to an interview with the FBI.
Episode 17
Mon, Feb 25, 2002 30 mins
Ray and Debra impersonate Frank and Marie in a skit at a 45th wedding-anniversary party hosted by Marie.
Episode 18
Mon, Mar 4, 2002 30 mins
Debra wants to know why Ray has kept a tape from 1982 on which one of Ray's former girlfriends breaks up with him, but Ray won't tell her.
Episode 19
Mon, Mar 18, 2002 30 mins
Ray tries to explain the birds and the bees to Ally, but she throws him for a loop when she instead asks about the meaning of life. Of course, Ray hasn't a clue and quickly runs for cover. To make matters worse, Frank, Marie and Robert come over and offer their ill-formed opinions.
Episode 20
Mon, Mar 25, 2002 30 mins
Debra runs for president of the governing board at the twins' school, but Ray isn't so sure he wants her to win because it'll mean he will have to spend more time taking care of the boys at home while she attends meetings.
Episode 21
Mon, Apr 29, 2002 30 mins
Ray persuades Debra to call Marie "Mum", but when she does, Marie's reaction isn't at all what Debra expected.
Episode 22
Mon, May 6, 2002 30 mins
Debra and Marie stop talking to each other when Debra puts an abrupt end to one of Marie's unannounced visits, which comes just as Debra is trying to get the kids into the tub and Marie wants the twins to regale her friends with a knock-knock joke.
Episode 23
Mon, May 20, 2002 30 mins
In this flashback episode, Ray and Debra reminisce about the first time they made love. Suddenly the clock turns back 15 years, and Ray's pals are teaching him about signals women supposedly send out when they want to have sex. Ray believes Debra is giving off those signals...as does Marie, who'll stop at nothing to prevent her beloved son from having premarital sex. Father Hubley: Charles Durning. Gianni: Jon Manfrellotti. Bernie: Tom McGowan.
Episode 24
Mon, May 13, 2002 30 mins
Ray and Frank take advantage of the silent feud between Debra and Marie to get what they want, but Robert is horrified by their selfish actions.
Episode 25
Sun, Apr 28, 2002 30 mins
Conclusion. The sitcom celebrates six seasons of laughter with a clip-rich showcase. In addition to the clips, celebrities comment on their own families and how they relate to the Barones. Included: Mary Tyler Moore, Ron Howard, Bob Newhart, Billy Bob Thornton, Larry King, Martin Short, Jon Voight, Norman Lear and Curt Schilling.
Episode 26
Thu, Dec 19, 2019 30 mins
Debra blames Ray of not being able to pick up on her mood signals, so they recall their first night together.