Ep 7. Your Place or Mine?

In Everybody Loves Raymond season 1 episode 7, titled "Your Place or Mine?", we see the Barone family come together for a dinner party with Ray and Debra's friends, the Webers.

The episode starts off with Ray and Debra bickering about whose turn it is to host the bi-weekly dinner with the Webers. Ray wants to host it at their home, while Debra wants it at the Webers' place. The argument escalates, causing Robert to intervene and suggest they hold it at his place instead.

Unsurprisingly, things don't go as smoothly as planned. Robert spends too much money on gourmet food and leaves the Barones to pick up the tab. Debra has to help Robert with the cooking, leaving Ray with the Webers, who struggle to make small talk with him.

Meanwhile, Frank is determined to fix the furnace in Robert's basement, causing mayhem and a lot of noise, including accidentally knocking down a wall. Marie tries to keep Frank's antics under control while also making sure the dinner goes off without a hitch.

As the night goes on, tensions rise and secrets are revealed. Debra gets into an argument with Frank, who accuses her of being a pushover. Ray and the Webers continue to struggle with conversation, leading to some awkward silences. Robert and Amy argue about the amount of money he spent on dinner.

In the end, the Barones and the Webers make up, and everyone agrees that the night was a success. However, the episode ends on a cliffhanger, with Robert telling Ray and the others that he has a big announcement to make.

"Your Place or Mine?" is a classic Everybody Loves Raymond episode, highlighting the dysfunctional yet lovable Barone family and the relatable struggles of entertaining guests at home. The humor is sharp and the characters are endearing, making this an enjoyable episode for fans of the show.