Ep 25. The Wedding (2)

The beloved family sitcom, Everybody Loves Raymond, presents its second season's final episode, titled "The Wedding (2)." The story picks up right where it left off in the previous episode when Ray's sister-in-law's wedding ceremony takes place, and everyone in the Barone family is in attendance.

As the Barones arrive at the wedding venue, Robert's ex-wife stirs up some emotions when she informs him that she will not attend the wedding as she has to work. Robert has mixed feelings about this news as he is not entirely over her and hoped to reunite with her. He tries to ignore his feelings and puts on a brave face as he proceeds to perform his best man's duties.

The bride-to-be, Gianni, is nervous as the wedding begins, and both Ray and Robert try to calm her down with typical humor and sibling banter. However, they unwittingly remind her of the high stakes of getting married, only adding to her anxiety.

Meanwhile, Ray finds himself in an awkward situation when he realizes he has forgotten to bring the wedding gift. He tries to keep the issue a secret and shove it under the rug, but ultimately, he must confront the predicament and come up with a solution before it's too late.

The ceremony proceeds, and the couple exchange vows. However, rumors start to spread about how the groom, Gianni, had cheated on his ex-girlfriend. The news spreads like wildfire, and even though Gianni's mother tries to do damage control, it proves futile as more and more guests hear the talk.

Ray's wife, Debra, tries to talk to her husband about the huge pink envelope from the receipt of their cancelled still unused honeymoon, but Ray dismisses the issue, saying they will deal with it later.

As the reception starts, tensions run high as Raymond's father, Frank, tries to stop the talk about the rumor but ends up fighting with one of the guests. Inevitably, all the nasty rumors lead to Gianni's ex-girlfriend's appearance, intending to stop the wedding.

The situation spirals out of control, and chaos ensues, leading to a confrontation between Robert and his ex-wife. Eventually, Gianni's mother, frustrated at the unfolding drama, decides to give up on the whole thing and calls it a day.

In the end, everyone goes back to Ray's parent's house, trying to make sense of the whole fiasco at the failed wedding. Robert's ex-wife, finally giving in to her feelings, arrives with her new boyfriend, causing Robert to feel even more dejected.

In a heartwarming conclusion, Ray presents his gift to the bride and groom, to everyone's surprise, making everyone forget about the chaos of the day. The episode ends with an impromptu dance session, showcasing the importance of family and the love that bonds them together.

In conclusion, "The Wedding (2)" is a classic Everybody Loves Raymond episode, with the trademark witty humor and heartfelt moments audiences have come to love. The episode aptly concludes the second season, leaving viewers eager for what the third season has to offer.