Ep 10. The Sneeze

Raymond Barone is just like a typical suburban guy with a loving wife, three adorable kids, and a nagging mother-in-law who never misses a chance to criticize him. In this episode of Everybody Loves Raymond, titled 'The Sneeze', Raymond's mundane life takes an unexpected turn when he sneezes in front of his mother and brother and accidentally reveals a secret about his wife.

After a brief recap of the ongoing family drama, the episode kicks off with Raymond and his brother, Robert, arguing over a sandwich. But things take a hilarious turn when Raymond sneezes, and a piece of salami gets stuck in his nose. While his brother tries to get the meat out of his nose, Raymond's mother, Marie, walks in and catches them in the act. She immediately takes over the situation and starts showing off her medical skills. However, things take a turn when Raymond sneezes again and this time, he accidentally reveals to his mother and brother the intimate details of his wife's past.

As Raymond tries to cover up his slip-up, the situation gets out of control when Marie starts digging into the past, trying to figure out what secret Raymond is hiding. On one hand, Raymond's mother is trying to protect her daughter-in-law from her inquisitive husband, Frank. On the other hand, Robert sees this as an opportunity to finally get the upper hand on his brother and starts questioning him ruthlessly about his wife's past.

Raymond is caught between a rock and a hard place as he tries to defend his wife's honor, without revealing more than he already has. Meanwhile, his wife, Debra, is completely oblivious to the unfolding drama and is busy indulging in her own guilty pleasure, smoking a cigarette, which she is desperately trying to hide from her husband.

The episode is filled with hilarious moments as the Barone family members try to navigate the awkward situation without revealing too much. The tension is palpable as Raymond tries to keep his mother and brother at bay while also trying to hide his own secret from his wife.

In the end, the truth does come out, but not in the way that anyone expected. The episode ends with a heartwarming scene that highlights the deep love and understanding that exists between Raymond and Debra, despite all the craziness that they have to deal with in their daily lives.

Overall, 'The Sneeze' is a fun and lighthearted episode that showcases the strong comedic chops of the cast. It's a great example of the show's ability to weave humor into even the most mundane situations, and is sure to leave audiences laughing and smiling.