While discussing the possibility of having to hold Michael back for another year of preschool, Ray is shocked to discover that he too was left back when he was that age. Once Ray learns of his scholastic past, he is convinced that of all the traits a parent could pass on to a child, his legacy is to pass his stupidity on to Michael. Meanwhile, Frank heads over to the school to sweet talk the kindergarten teacher into letting Michael advance with the other kids.

Ray believes he has finally found the ultimate Christmas gift for his parents -- if nothing else, it will certainly be something they will remember forever. Ray is thrilled when he hits upon the perfect gift: a family photo that his mom and dad can treasure forever. But, when the day arrives to take the picture, Ray tries in vain to keep the peace when Debra and Marie have very conflicting opinions about the meaning of family in family photo. (20:30)

Ray and Debra have differing points of view when they learn that Ally has been bullying another child. But when they confront her, they find themselves questioning their own parenting abilities. (21:00)

Everyone gets on Rays case because hes doesn't go to Sunday mass. When Ray starts feeling guilty about the good example Frank is setting by attending church, he commits to becoming a regular parishioner. After all, if Frank can do it, so can he. But when Ray shows up at the church, he quickly realizes what it is that draws Frank to this house of worship week after week -- and it isnt the sermon. (20:30)

Still recuperating from his recent run-in with a bull, a cantankerous Robert is driving everyone crazy with his mean-spirited and nasty behavior. When Robert is told by his doctor that he will need two more weeks of convalescing at his parents' home before he can return to living on his own, everyone figures thats the reason for his foul attitude. But Debra gets to the heart of the matter when, playing amateur psychiatrist, she uncovers the real reason behind Roberts cruel conduct. (20:30)