Ep 20. Move Over

In the Everybody Loves Raymond season 3 episode 20 entitled "Move Over," Raymond's mom Marie decides she wants to move in with him and his family after selling her house. However, both Raymond and his wife Debra are hesitant about the idea of having Marie live with them full-time.

At the beginning of the episode, Marie tells Raymond and Debra that she has sold her house and that she needs to stay with them for a couple of weeks until her new apartment is ready. Debra is initially excited about the idea of having Marie live with them, but Raymond is not as enthusiastic.

Raymond feels that his mom is overly critical of everything he does, and he worries that having her around all the time will make things even more tense between them. Debra tries to convince him that having his mom around all the time will be good for their family, but Raymond remains skeptical.

Throughout the episode, Raymond and Debra try to come up with ways to make Marie feel welcome in their home, but they struggle with finding the right balance. Raymond tries to lighten the mood by cracking jokes and teasing his mom, but she doesn't respond well to his humor. Meanwhile, Debra tries to plan special activities for Marie and Raymond to do together, like going out to eat and trying new things, but Marie doesn't seem interested in any of it.

As the days pass by, Marie starts to get more and more comfortable in Raymond's home, and he begins to worry that she's overstaying her welcome. Raymond's fears are confirmed when Marie tells him that she's decided to stay with them permanently instead of moving into her new apartment.

Raymond is frustrated by this news and confronts Marie about her decision, telling her that he didn't expect her to stay with them forever. Marie offers to move out, but Raymond feels guilty and decides to let her stay.

In the end, the family comes to a compromise, agreeing that Marie will stay with them for a few months until she can find a new place that she likes. Raymond and Debra realize that having their mom around all the time isn't as bad as they thought it would be, and Marie starts to feel more like a member of their family.

"Move Over" is a touching and funny episode that explores the dynamics of family relationships and the challenges of living with a parent as an adult. The episode is sure to resonate with anyone who has ever had to navigate the complexities of a family living situation and will leave viewers feeling both entertained and emotionally moved.