Ep 11. The Letter

In Everybody Loves Raymond season 2 episode 11, titled "The Letter," the Barones find themselves in hot water when Marie's meddling leads to tension between Ray and Debra.

The episode begins with Marie reading a letter from a friend who had her husband's affair exposed by a private investigator. Marie becomes convinced that Ray is having an affair and begins to meddle in his marriage to Debra. She tells Debra about the letter and insinuates that Ray is cheating on her. This causes Debra to become suspicious of Ray's behavior and she starts to monitor his every move.

Meanwhile, Ray is oblivious to the cause of Debra's behavior and has no idea that Marie is behind it all. He becomes increasingly frustrated and confused by Debra's suspicious behavior and tries to figure out what he could have done to cause it.

Things come to a head when Debra confronts Ray about his supposed affair and he finally learns about Marie's meddling. Ray and Debra are furious with Marie for causing unnecessary tension in their marriage.

Throughout the episode, the audience sees the various dynamics between the characters. Ray is portrayed as a laid-back and carefree husband, while Debra is more high-strung and anxious. Marie is depicted as overly involved in her children's lives and a meddler in their relationships.

The episode is a classic example of the Barone family's dysfunctionality. It provides a humorous take on the tensions that can arise between in-laws and the stresses that can arise in married life.

Overall, "The Letter" is a light-hearted episode that showcases the comedic talents of the show's cast. It's a fun watch for fans of the show who want to see the Barones get into yet another sticky situation.