Ep 15. The Disciplinarian

Ray and Debra disagree on how to discipline Ally for being disrespectful to their nanny, Rosa. Ray thinks it's best to let the incident slide and not make a big deal out of it, while Debra wants to teach Ally a lesson and make sure she knows that her behavior will not be tolerated. They end up arguing about it, with Ray feeling like Debra is too harsh and Debra feeling like Ray is too soft. When Ray tries to talk to Ally about the incident without disciplining her, she takes advantage of his weakness and starts misbehaving even more.

Meanwhile, Frank and Marie argue over who gets to keep a gift they received from friends. Frank wants to keep it for himself, while Marie wants to give it to someone else as a gift for an upcoming occasion. They both resort to sneaky tactics to try to get their way, including hiding the gift from each other and trying to convince Ray and Robert to take their side.

With tensions running high between the couples, they all end up at a restaurant for dinner. While there, Ray and Debra continue to argue over how to discipline Ally, Frank and Marie continue to fight over the gift, and Robert tries to navigate his own relationship issues with his girlfriend. In the end, they all reach a resolution that leaves everyone satisfied, and Ray learns a valuable lesson about the importance of being a strong disciplinarian.

Overall, "The Disciplinarian" is a classic episode of Everybody Loves Raymond that tackles some relatable family issues. It highlights the challenges of parenting and the importance of being on the same page as your partner when it comes to discipline. It also showcases the quirky personalities of the show's beloved characters and their unique ways of handling conflict. If you're a fan of the show, this is definitely an episode worth watching.