Season 4
Episode Guide
Boob Job
S4
E1
Sep 21, 1999
Debra is upset when she sees Ray's giddy reaction to her friend's recently acquired "new and improved" breasts.
The Can Opener
S4
E2
Sep 28, 1999
Everyone in the family takes sides when Ray and Debra have a senseless argument over a newly purchased can opener -- that seems to have opened a can of worms.
You Bet
S4
E3
Oct 5, 1999
Ray is suspicious when Frank starts spending quality time with him and acting all "fatherly."
Sex Talk
S4
E4
Oct 12, 1999
Ray and Debra are discouraged when they realize that their sex life isn't what it used to be.
The Will
S4
E5
Oct 19, 1999
Upon drafting their wills, Ray and Debra must decide who would make the best guardians for their children.
The Sister
S4
E6
Oct 26, 1999
Debra is upset when her hippie, free spirit sister decides to become -- a sister.
Cousin Gerard
S4
E7
Nov 9, 1999
Ray is mortified when he hires his overwhelmingly annoying cousin Gerard to assist him and Debra points out how alike the two men are.
Debra's Workouts
S4
E8
Nov 16, 1999
Ray is bewildered, but not altogether displeased, when Debra starts initiating sex on a more than regular basis.
No Thanks
S4
E9
Nov 23, 1999
Inspired by how well the Barones got along at Thanksgiving dinner, Debra is intent on finding a way to improve her relationship with Marie.
Left Back
S4
E10
Nov 30, 1999
While discussing the possibility of having to hold Michael back for another year of pre-kindergarten, Ray is shocked to discover that he too was left back when he was that age.
The Christmas Picture
S4
E11
Dec 14, 1999
Ray believes he has finally found the perfect Christmas gift for his parents - if nothing else, it will certainly be something they will remember forever. Robert Culp, Katherine Helmond, and Lew Schneider guest star.
What's With Robert?
S4
E12
Jan 11, 2000
The Barone family starts questioning Robert's sexual preferences when, after dating Amy for more than two years, he still can't commit to the relationship.
Bully On The Bus
S4
E13
Jan 18, 2000
Ray and Debra have differing points of view on how best to handle the situation when they find out that Ally has been bullying another child on the school bus.
Prodigal Son
S4
E14
Feb 1, 2000
Everyone gets on Ray's case because he doesn't go to Sunday Mass. Charles Durning guest stars.
Robert's Rodeo
S4
E15
Feb 8, 2000
Ray feels tremendous guilt when he cancels plans with Robert who then gets hurt in the line of duty when he should have been hanging out with his brother.
The Tenth Anniversary
S4
E16
Feb 15, 2000
As they celebrate their tenth anniversary, Debra discovers that Ray taped over their wedding video years before with the '91 Superbowl. Robert Culp, Katherine Helmond, and Charles Durning guest star.
The Adventures of Hackidu
S4
E17
Feb 22, 2000
Ray screws up a "Hackidu" (à la Pokemon) trade for his daughter, Ally, by giving away a "Scramisaur" card that ends up being worth a lot of money. Paul Reubens and David Hunt guest star.
Debra Makes Something Good
S4
E18
Feb 29, 2000
Debra throws the Barone family into turmoil when she finally creates a dish that everyone likes.
Marie And Frank's New Friends
S4
E19
Mar 21, 2000
Ray and Debra devises a plan to push Frank and Marie into making some new friends, thus leaving the older couple with less time to bother them, but it backfires.
Alone Time
S4
E20
Apr 18, 2000
Ray finds it hard to understand why Debra needs her "alone time."
Someone's Cranky
S4
E21
May 2, 2000
Still recuperating from his recent run-in with a bull, a cantankerous Robert is driving everyone crazy with his mean-spirited and nasty behavior.
Bad Moon Rising
S4
E22
May 9, 2000
Ray's attempts to alleviate Debra's PMS moodiness only make her more irritable.
Confronting The Attacker
S4
E23
May 16, 2000
After losing his nerve on the job during his first day back from medical leave, Robert quits the police force.
Robert's Divorce
S4
E24
May 23, 2000
While out for a family dinner, the Barones spot Robert's ex-wife, which prompts them to reminisce about the demise of his marriage.