Everybody Loves Raymond: Season 4
Season 4 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Everybody Loves Raymond Season 3.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
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Boob Job
Sep 20, 1999 · 22 min
Debra is upset when she sees Ray's giddy reaction to her friend's recently acquired "new and improved" breasts. Anxious to find out whether or not Ray is happy with her body, Debra
The Can Opener
Sep 27, 1999 · 22 min
The whole family choses sides when Ray and Debra fight over a newly acquired can opener.
You Bet
Oct 4, 1999 · 22 min
After Frank stops by Ray and Debra's house to borrow some ointment for his thighs, he becomes unusually interested in spending time with Ray. Initially, Ray finds it weird and is c
Sex Talk
Oct 11, 1999 · 22 min
Ray and Debra are discouraged when they realize that their sex life isn't what it used to be. They reassuring each other that it's not an unusual occurrence for older couples to ex
The Will
Oct 18, 1999 · 22 min
Ray and Debra are drafting their wills and must decide who would make the best guardians for their children. After pondering long and hard over their options, Ray and Debra choose
The Sister
Oct 25, 1999 · 22 min
Jennifer, Debra's free spirited sister, shows up at the Barone household with rosary beads and prayer cards as gifts for the kids. When she announces her intentions of becoming a n
Cousin Gerard
Nov 8, 1999 · 22 min
When Ray hires his overwhelmingly annoying cousin Gerard to assist him, and Debra points out how alike the two men are, Ray is mortified. The whiny, nasal voice, the need to find s
Debra's Workout
Nov 15, 1999 · 22 min
Ray is bewildered, but not altogether displeased when Debra starts initiating sex on a more than regular basis. He can't believe his luck, he is even willing to give up his golf ga
No Thanks
Nov 22, 1999 · 22 min
Inspired by how well the Barones got along at the Thanksgiving dinner, Debra is intent on finding a way to improve her relationship with Marie, and decides to spend a whole day coo
Left Back
Nov 29, 1999 · 22 min
While discussing the possibility of having to hold Michael back for another year of pre-school, Ray is shocked to discover that he too was held back when he was that age.
The Christmas Picture
Dec 13, 1999 · 22 min
Ray decides to get his parents a family picture for Christmas. Marie loves the idea, until Debra's parents show up to be in the picture as well.
What's with Robert?
Jan 10, 2000 · 22 min
When Amy raises the notion with Debra, that Robert's reluctance to commit to her, may be because he's gay, Ray doesn't believe it. But, after giving it some more thought, and upon
Bully on the Bus
Jan 17, 2000 · 22 min
Ray and Debra have differing points of view on how best to handle the situation, when they learn that Ally has been bullying another child on the school bus. Ray thinks Ally's push
Prodigal Son
Jan 31, 2000 · 22 min
Everyone gets on Ray's case because he's doesn't go to Sunday Mass. When Ray starts feeling guilty and sees the good example his father Frank is setting by attending church, he com
Robert's Rodeo
Feb 7, 2000 · 22 min
After Robert gets hurt by a bull while on duty, Ray starts feeling tremendous guilt after Robert's partner reveals that he was only on duty because Ray cancelled their plans, so th
The Tenth Anniversary
Feb 14, 2000 · 22 min
On the 10th. anniversary of their wedding, Ray and Debra sit down in the living room to watch their wedding video, but the romantic evening soon turns sour when the wedding video h
Hackidu
Feb 21, 2000 · 22 min
Ray screws up a Hackidu trade for his daughter by refusing to trade several cards for one Scramisaur card, which is rare and worth a lot of money. Ray thinks he's being the perfect
Debra Makes Something Good
Feb 28, 2000 · 22 min
Debra throws the Barone family into turmoil when she creates a dish that everyone likes. Ray can't believe it when he tastes Debra's braciola, his wife has finally cooked something
Marie and Frank's New Friends
Mar 20, 2000 · 22 min
Ray and Debra's plan of getting Frank and Marie their own friends backfires when instead of going to their house, they bring their new friends to Ray and Debra's.
Alone Time
Apr 17, 2000 · 22 min
When Debra realizes that all her time is spent with the kids, Ray, and his family, she tells Ray to take the kids out more often so that she can have more time to herself. Ray does
Someone's Cranky
May 1, 2000 · 22 min
Still recuperating from his recent run-in with a bull, a cantankerous Robert is driving everyone crazy with his mean-spirited behaviour. When his doctor tells him that he needs two
Bad Moon Rising
May 8, 2000 · 22 min
When Ray witnesses Debra's hypersensitive mood and generally annoyed reaction to everything he says and does, he checks the calendar and realizes it's going to be a long couple of
Confronting the Attacker
May 15, 2000 · 22 min
During his first day back on active duty, Robert loses his nerve and decides to quit the police force.
Robert's Divorce
May 22, 2000 · 22 min
While out for a family dinner, the Barones spot Robert's ex-wife Joanne, which prompts them to reminisce about the demise of his marriage. The family tells Amy the truth about Robe