10 Best Episodes of ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’
If you are revisiting the Barone household, a handful of stories capture just how tangled and funny life gets when family lives across the street. These episodes bring together everyday problems, well timed misunderstandings, and the kind of solutions that only make sense in this family.
From a stubborn suitcase to a missing toaster, each pick leans on specific events and character dynamics that longtime viewers will recognize right away. If you are new to the show, these entries make an easy path into the world of Ray, Debra, Marie, Frank, and Robert, since each one stands on its own and moves quickly from setup to payoff.
‘Baggage’
A suitcase sits on the stairs after a trip and neither Ray nor Debra wants to be the person who finally carries it up. The standoff grows into a quiet contest that lasts day after day while the rest of the family offers unhelpful advice and commentary.
Small choices turn into bigger questions about who handles which jobs at home. The episode follows both households as the stalemate spills across the street and ends only when the family finds a practical way to break the holdout.
‘The Toaster’
Ray gives engraved toasters as a holiday gift and discovers that Frank returned the present without noticing the inscription. The store cannot find the original item and Ray scrambles to replace it without admitting what happened.
The search leads back to the family kitchen where a new appliance cannot fix a missing keepsake. When the mix up finally comes to light, everyone sees how a simple return set off a chain of confusion.
‘Marie’s Sculpture’
Marie takes an art class and brings home a new sculpture that gets strong reactions from everyone who sees it. The piece becomes a conversation starter that follows the family from the living room to the dinner table.
As neighbors and relatives weigh in, the episode tracks how Marie defends her work and how Frank, Ray, Debra, and Robert respond in different ways. The story shows how one creative project changes the tone inside the house.
‘The Angry Family’
Ally writes a school story called The Angry Family and it is read aloud at a class event. The Barones attend and realize that the children and teachers now have a window into their home life.
A meeting brings the adults together to talk through what the story means and how to address it at home. The parents try a few fixes and discover that small daily habits are at the center of the issue.
‘Bad Moon Rising’
Debra experiences a run of tough days that Ray tries to manage with a private calendar. When the record is discovered, the household has to sort out why he kept notes and how it affected their talks.
The episode follows the couple as they set new ground rules for what to share and when to give space. By the end, the family learns to adjust routines in a way that lowers the temperature in the house.
‘The Can Opener’
A broken kitchen tool sparks an argument that Ray and Debra try to hide from Marie and Frank. What starts with a faulty opener turns into a wider debate about honesty and how the couple handles disagreements.
As relatives drift in and out of the kitchen, the story shows how a small repair becomes a test for the marriage. The solution comes only after both sides admit what really set them off.
‘Robert’s Wedding’
Robert and Amy celebrate their wedding in a two part story that brings both families together. Plans include the rehearsal, the ceremony, and the challenge of keeping the Barones on schedule.
With Amy’s parents and brother in the mix, the events move from church to reception with a few detours. The day reaches the finish line with vows, photos, and a new chapter for the couple.
‘The Finale’
Ray checks into the hospital for a routine procedure and the family gathers in the waiting room. A brief scare during treatment draws everyone closer as they prepare for any outcome.
The episode ends back at the kitchen table with a quiet meal and a look at what matters most to the group. The final scenes tie off long running threads while keeping the tone true to the show.
‘The Checkbook’
Ray offers to help with the household finances and takes over the ledger. A few quick fixes lead to mismatched numbers and a scramble to figure out where the money went.
When the books refuse to balance, the couple retraces every entry and calls in extra eyes from across the street. The clean up leaves them with a new plan for who handles which tasks.
‘The Christmas Picture’
Debra wants a holiday photo of the immediate family and tries to schedule it without outside pressure. Marie learns about the plan and insists on a bigger portrait that includes the entire group.
The push and pull over a single picture grows into a full project with outfits, locations, and a long guest list. The solution gives everyone a place in the frame and a copy to hang at home.
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