Ep 3. Homework

In Everybody Loves Raymond season 7 episode 3 titled "Homework", Ray and Debra try to help their daughter Ally with her difficult homework assignment. The assignment requires Ally to interview her grandparents about what life was like when they were children. Ray and Debra are excited to help Ally with this project and suggest that they visit Ray's parents, Frank and Marie, to conduct the interviews.

When Ray and Debra arrive at Frank and Marie's house, they find that Frank is not interested in participating in the project and only wants to watch the football game on television. Marie, on the other hand, is happy to assist Ally with her assignment and shares stories about her childhood. However, as Ally asks more questions, Marie becomes increasingly upset and begins to criticize her own parents for the way they raised her.

Meanwhile, Ray's brother Robert is struggling with his own issues at work. He has been given the task of firing one of his colleagues, but is having a difficult time doing so. Ray tries to offer his support to Robert, but his efforts only seem to make things worse.

Back at Frank and Marie's house, the tension continues to mount as Marie becomes more and more upset. She reveals that she resents her parents for not allowing her to pursue her dreams when she was younger. Ray and Debra try to console Marie, but she insists on continuing with the interview.

As the day wears on, Ally becomes frustrated with the project and wants to give up. Ray and Debra try to encourage her to stick with it, but Ally is adamant that she cannot finish. Finally, Ray has an idea and suggests that they interview their friend Gianni, who grew up in Italy. Gianni is happy to help and shares his stories with Ally, inspiring her to finish her assignment.

In the end, Ray and Debra are relieved that the project is over, and Robert is able to come to a resolution at work. However, the tension between Frank and Marie continues to simmer, leaving everyone wondering if they will ever be able to resolve their differences.

Overall, "Homework" is a touching episode that explores the complexities of family relationships and the challenges of growing up. It will leave viewers laughing and crying, and ultimately feeling grateful for the love and support of their own families.