Ep 20. Neighbors

In Everybody Loves Raymond season 1 episode 20, titled "Neighbors," Ray and Debra are excited to welcome their new neighbors, Linda and Bernie, until they learn that they're not as friendly as they appear. Ray and Debra try their best to be neighborly, but Linda and Bernie don't seem interested in getting to know them. When Linda throws a noisy party that keeps Ray and Debra up all night, they start to have second thoughts about their new neighbors.

Meanwhile, Robert is upset when he learns that his ex-wife, Joanne, is getting remarried. He's convinced that he's still in love with her, despite the fact that they've been divorced for over a year. Ray tries to convince Robert to move on, but he can't seem to shake his feelings for Joanne. Things come to a head when Robert crashes Joanne's engagement party, and Ray has to step in to try and smooth things over.

Throughout the episode, there's a theme of trying to make connections with others. Ray and Debra want to befriend their neighbors, but they have trouble breaking through Linda and Bernie's icy exterior. Robert is struggling to let go of his feelings for Joanne, even though it's clear that she's moved on. The episode also touches on the idea of jealousy and how it can cause problems in relationships.

As always, Everybody Loves Raymond is full of laughs and relatable moments. Fans of the show will enjoy watching Ray and Debra navigate their new neighbors, and Robert's antics will keep audiences entertained. Overall, "Neighbors" is a solid episode that showcases what makes the show so beloved by audiences.