Ep 11. The Christmas Picture

Ray Barone, a sports-writer, lives with his wife Debra and their three children in Long Island. Ray's parents, Frank and Marie, live across the street from them. Ray's brother Robert is a police officer who occasionally comes by to visit and share his troubles with his family. The show revolves around the family's humorous relationships and the conflicts that arise between them.

In season 4 episode 11, titled "The Christmas Picture," the Barone family is trying to take a nice Christmas photo to send to their relatives. Debra insists that everyone wears matching outfits and Ray is not happy about it. He tries to convince Debra that they should take a more casual photo, but Debra won't budge. Meanwhile, Frank and Marie are arguing about whether Robert's girlfriend is good enough for him.

As the family takes the photos, many mishaps occur including the kids refusing to cooperate, Marie insisting on wearing a Santa hat, and Ray accidentally breaking the camera. After numerous attempts, the family finally gets a decent photo and sends it out to their relatives. However, when Ray sees the picture, he realizes that he and Debra are wearing the same shirts they wore in their previous year's Christmas photo. He tries to cover it up by saying they took the photo early, but it is too late and everyone has already received the photo.

Meanwhile, Robert brings his new girlfriend over for Christmas dinner and Marie confronts her about her supposed wandering eye. This causes tension between Robert and his girlfriend and they eventually leave early. Debra tries to defend Robert's girlfriend to Marie, but Marie is convinced that she is not good enough for Robert. In the end, Robert and his girlfriend reconcile and the family gathers for a Christmas toast.

Overall, "The Christmas Picture" is a heartwarming episode that highlights the importance of family during the holiday season. Despite the family's constant bickering and disagreements, they still come together to celebrate and support each other. The episode is filled with comedic moments and relatable family dynamics that viewers will enjoy.