Season 1
(1996)
Cast
as Ray Barone
as Debra Barone
as Marie Barone
as Frank Barone
as Robert Barone
as Ally Barone
as Geoffrey Barone
as Michael Barone
Episodes
Pilot 7.4
September 13, 1996
Debra is sick and tired of having Raymond's parents and brother show up unannounced. With her birthday coming up, they …
I Love You 7.1
September 20, 1996
When newly-wed friends make a public display of their affection, Debra wonders why reticent Raymond has trouble saying …
I Wish I Were Gus 7.3
September 27, 1996
Even dead people love Raymond, as he is chosen to deliver the eulogy at his great uncle's funeral. It's an occasion tha…
Standard Deviation 8.0
October 4, 1996
For a criminal-psychology course, Robert issues standard IQ tests to Raymond and Debra, and boy, is Ray smarting when t…
Look Don't Touch 8.0
October 11, 1996
Nemo's niece, Angelina, takes employment at Nemo's restaurant as a waitress. When Angelina catches Ray's eye, he has a …
Frank, the Writer 7.0
October 18, 1996
When Frank gets a few anecdotes published in Reader's Digest, he submits his writing samples to Ray's editor, hoping to…
Your Place or Mine? 7.4
October 28, 1996
Marie gets fed up with Frank after 40 years of marriage and moves in with Ray and Debra. Ray and Robert enjoy being mot…
In-Laws 7.2
November 1, 1996
When Ray's upper class in-laws come for a visit, he begs his parents to be nice to them. Ray admits to his parents that…
Win, Lose or Draw 7.0
November 8, 1996
Ray gets tired of being treated like a kid at his father's poker game, so he decides to ignore his father's advice and …
Turkey or Fish 7.5
November 22, 1996
Although Marie has always cooked the traditional turkey dinner for Thanksgiving, Debra decides it's her turn to prepare…
Captain Nemo 7.2
December 13, 1996
When Ray's free time goes to coaching Nemo's basketball team in preparation for the Pizza League championships, he is r…
The Ball 7.2
December 20, 1996
Ray discovers that the autographed Mickey Mantle ball he got as a kid from his father isn't authentic. Feeling hurt by …
Debra's Sick 7.4
January 3, 1997
When Debra comes down with the flu and is bedridden, so now the inexperienced Raymond must take care of her and the thr…
Who's Handsome? 7.4
January 17, 1997
Ray can't face the fact that everybody thinks that his brother Robert is "classically handsome," while they consider hi…
The Car 7.8
January 31, 1997
Debra, already annoyed at getting stuck driving the old car Ray bought from his parents, really gets upset when she dis…
Diamonds 8.0
February 7, 1997
Ray finds out that the diamond on Debra's engagement ring is a fake, so he steals it from her to get it changed, only t…
The Game 7.8
February 21, 1997
When Ray and his family play a game of Scruples after their cable goes out, they find themselves arguing about honesty.…
Recovering Pessimist 7.2
February 28, 1997
When Debra tries to change Ray's pessimistic attitude about winning the Sports Writer of the Year Award, he agrees to c…
The Dog 7.6
March 3, 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 br…
Neighbors 5.7
March 10, 1997
The neighbourhood is up in arms over Ray's noisy dad and meddling mom, and the neighbours demand a meeting at Ray's and…
Fascinatin' Debra 8.0
March 17, 1997
A popular radio psychologist visits the Barone household to interview Debra for a book on the American family. But the …
Why Are We Here? 7.8
April 7, 1997
In this flashback episode, Ray and Debra remember their days in their first apartment.