Ep 16. Silent Partners

In Everybody Loves Raymond season 5 episode 16, titled "Silent Partners," Ray is excited to invest his money in a new invention that he thinks will make him rich. But he soon realizes that he doesn't have enough money to invest on his own, so he turns to his brother Robert for help.

Robert agrees to invest with Ray, but only if he can be a silent partner - meaning he won't be involved in the day-to-day operations of the business. Ray is hesitant at first, but ultimately agrees to Robert's terms.

As Ray and Robert start working on their new venture, they quickly realize that they have very different ideas about how to run the business. Ray is eager to take risks and move quickly, while Robert is more cautious and wants to take things slow.

Their disagreements soon start to affect their personal relationship as well, with Ray becoming increasingly frustrated and Robert feeling like he's not being heard.

Meanwhile, Debra is trying to teach their young daughter Ally to be more independent, but she quickly realizes that it's harder than she thought. When she asks Ray to help, he's too wrapped up in his own business to be much assistance.

As the tensions between Ray and Robert come to a head, it's up to Debra to try to help the brothers find a way to work together. In the end, they come to a compromise that allows them both to get what they want - but not without a few bumps along the way.

Overall, "Silent Partners" is a classic episode of Everybody Loves Raymond that showcases the complexities of business partnerships and family relationships.