Everybody Loves Raymond

Ray is overjoyed by the reaction he is getting from friends and family who received a personalized Barone toaster from him as a gift -- even Debras pretentious parents are thrilled with it. But, having heard nothing from his parents, Ray confronts Frank and Marie, the two people whose approval matters most, and is amazed beyond belief to hear what they did with the gift -- and then what they resort to in order to get it back. (20:30)

To settle the score -- and maintain his dignity -- Ray challenges Frank to a winner take all ping pong match after Frank reveals that he purposely threw a childhood match so that Ray would finally beat him. When Frank lets on that he felt sorry for crybaby Ray those many years ago and purposely threw the match, Ray is determined to prove to his father that he has what it takes to beat him fair and square. Or does he? (20:32)

When Debra and the kids go away for the weekend, Ray is forced to confront the real reason he doesnt want to stay home alone. What should have been a couple of days of bachelor living and freedom from responsibility for Ray instead turns into a harrowing experience -- one that can be traced all the way back to his childhood. Rather than enjoying the rare peace and solitude at his own home, Ray actually chooses to head across the street and spend time with Marie. (20:30)

When Ray confides to Debra that her constant need to cuddle and be on top of him when they're sleeping is causing him too many sleepless nights, Debra is more than happy to comply with his request to give him his space in bed. Now, Ray is learning the hard way that you have to be careful what you wish for! (25:36)

Debra and Ray feel tremendous pressure to show each other a good time on a romantic weekend getaway in Vermont. From the moment they set foot in the quaint bed and breakfast, its apparent that they're trying a bit too hard for this to be a perfect weekend. Debra agrees to a tour of the Ben & Jerry ice cream factory; Ray suggests they check out a local antique fair. Meanwhile, Marie spies on Robert, who is left to babysit the kids. (20:30)