Ep 13. Bully on the Bus

In Everybody Loves Raymond season 4 episode 13 titled "Bully on the Bus," Ray and Debra's daughter Ally is upset after being teased and bullied on the school bus by another child. Ray and Debra are left unsure of what to do, but confront the child's mother who seems to be in denial about her child's behavior.

Meanwhile, Frank and Marie are in a debate as to whether or not they should get a dog. Marie loves the idea, but Frank is hesitant and doesn't want the responsibility of taking care of one. However, after hearing that the dog might be good for his health, Frank starts to warm up to the idea.

As the episode progresses, Ray struggles with how far he should go to protect his daughter from the bully. He even goes so far as to confront the bully's father, but his efforts seem to be in vain as the boy continues to act out on the bus.

Eventually, Debra has had enough and decides to take matters into her own hands. She shares a heart-to-heart moment with Ally, encouraging her to stand up for herself and not let the bully control her emotions.

The episode ends with a heartwarming moment as Frank surprises Marie with a puppy, showing that he is willing to take on the responsibility for the sake of his wife's happiness. In the end, the family comes together to support each other through their struggles and shows that sometimes the solution is just as simple as standing up for yourself and being there for each other.