Ep 9. No Thanks

In the ninth episode of season 4 of Everybody Loves Raymond, titled "No Thanks," the Barone family members all have different reactions to Thanksgiving.

Debra and Raymond decide to host Thanksgiving dinner at their house, but they quickly realize that they don't have enough space for everyone. They ask Frank and Marie if they can host the dinner at their house, but Frank declines, thinking that he and Marie deserve a break from hosting every year.

Raymond and Debra are frustrated with Frank's refusal and decide to go out to dinner for Thanksgiving instead. Meanwhile, Robert is excited to spend Thanksgiving with Amy's family, as they have different holiday traditions that he finds interesting.

As the day progresses, tensions rise between the Barone family members. Debra is angry that Frank won't host the dinner, Marie is upset that Debra is taking over the traditional role of host, and Raymond is stuck in the middle trying to keep the peace.

Robert's Thanksgiving with Amy's family also doesn't go as planned, as he realizes that their traditions are actually quite strange and uncomfortable.

In the end, the Barone family members all end up back at their own homes, alone and without a proper Thanksgiving dinner. They realize that they took for granted the importance of this holiday and the tradition of spending it together as a family.

"No Thanks" is a relatable and humorous episode that explores the complexities of family dynamics and traditions during the holiday season.