Ep 13. Pants On Fire

Ray finally admits his mistake of accidentally ruining Debra's favorite pair of shoes. In true Ray fashion, he tries to make it up to her by buying her a new pair of shoes, but this only leads to more trouble. While shopping at a store, Ray lies to Debra about the price of the shoes and tells her that he bought them on clearance. Unbeknownst to Ray, his mother, Marie, is at the same store and overhears the lie.

Marie is furious and confronts Ray, but he tries to deny that he lied to Debra. This leads to a hilarious game of "pants on fire," where everyone is forced to wear a pair of Marie's old pants as punishment for lying. Debra, however, is not amused and tells Ray that she doesn't care about the shoes, she's upset that he lied to her.

Meanwhile, Robert and Frank get into a bit of trouble at a sports bar. Frank accidentally hits a woman with a dart while playing a game and Robert tries to defend his father, but only makes matters worse. The two end up getting kicked out of the bar and have to make their way home, which proves to be quite difficult.

Throughout the episode, the tension between Ray and Debra continues to escalate. Debra starts to question whether or not Ray is truly sorry for his mistake and his lie. She begins to wonder if he even knows what he's apologizing for or if he's just trying to get out of trouble.

In the end, Ray finally realizes the error of his ways and makes a genuine apology to Debra. He admits that he lied and that he really does feel bad about ruining her shoes. Debra forgives him, and the two reconcile. Robert and Frank also make it home safely and the family settles in for a quiet evening together.

Overall, this episode is a classic example of the witty and relatable humor that made Everybody Loves Raymond such a beloved sitcom. The dynamic between Ray and Debra is as entertaining as ever, and the antics of Robert and Frank add another layer of hilarity. The "pants on fire" game is a fun twist that keeps things light, despite the tension between Ray and Debra. By the end of the episode, everything is resolved in a heartwarming way that leaves the audience with a smile on their face.