Ep 20. A Vote for Debra

Ray and Debra get into a heated argument about politics when they receive their sample ballots in the mail for the upcoming school board election. Ray loves the candidate who promises to bring back dodgeball and take away the healthy food options, while Debra supports the candidate with a more progressive platform. They both try to persuade each other to see their point of view, but quickly realize that they are both set in their ways.

Their argument spills over to the rest of the family, with Robert siding with Debra and Frank siding with Ray. Amy tries to stay neutral, but ends up getting caught in the crossfire. As the tension builds, Marie decides to intervene and tries to get Ray and Debra to compromise on their views.

Marie takes them to a meeting for the school board candidates, hoping that they will be able to hear from each of the candidates and make a more informed decision. The candidates' speeches only further divide the family, with Ray and Frank cheering on the dodgeball candidate and Debra and Robert applauding the healthier options.

As they exit the meeting, they are approached by one of the candidates who asks for their support in the upcoming election. Realizing that they both have different priorities, Ray and Debra decide to split their votes, with Ray voting for the dodgeball candidate and Debra voting for the healthier options candidate.

On election day, the family anxiously awaits the results. When the votes are tallied, they are surprised to learn that the healthier options candidate won by a landslide. While Ray is disappointed, he realizes that compromise is sometimes necessary in a relationship and that he can still find ways to incorporate his love of dodgeball into their family activities.

The episode ends with the family at home, eating pizza and playing a game of dodgeball in their backyard. They all agree that despite their political differences, they still love each other and will always find a way to come together as a family.

Overall, "A Vote for Debra" is a lighthearted episode that explores the challenges of navigating political differences within a family. The show uses humor to highlight the absurdity of some political ideologies and the importance of compromise in a relationship. This episode is a great example of the show's ability to use relatable situations to make the audience laugh while also providing valuable insights into the complexities of family dynamics.