Ep 22. Say Uncle
- TV-G
- May 7, 2001
- 22 min
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7.5 (407)
In Everybody Loves Raymond season 5 episode 22, titled "Say Uncle," Ray's Uncle Gus comes to town and gets sucked into Robert's desire for bonding time. Robert sees this as his chance to finally earn some respect from his Uncle Gus, who has always been a father figure to him growing up. Unfortunately for Robert, bonding time was not what Uncle Gus had in mind, and Robert finds himself struggling to keep up with his uncle's mischievous antics.
Meanwhile, Marie and Debra are busy planning a party for Frank, who is turning 65. The dynamic duo finds themselves in a power struggle over the guest list, with Debra wanting to invite her family and Marie wanting to invite her own friends. The tension between the two women reaches a boiling point when Debra decides to take matters into her own hands.
Throughout the episode, Ray finds himself caught in the middle of the family drama, trying to keep the peace between his wife and mother. He also finds himself struggling to connect with his Uncle Gus, whom he has always tried to impress but has never quite succeeded in doing so.
As the party approaches, tensions continue to rise, and secrets are revealed that threaten to ruin the celebration. In the end, everyone learns some important lessons about family dynamics and the importance of compromise in relationships.
Overall, "Say Uncle" is a humorous and relatable episode that explores the complicated relationships between family members and the challenges of maintaining peace in a large family. It showcases the strengths and weaknesses of each character, as well as their unique perspectives on family dynamics. This episode is sure to leave viewers laughing and nodding their heads in agreement.