Ep 4. P. T. & A.
- TV-PG
- October 11, 2004
- 22 min
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8.2 (431)
In the season 9 episode 4 of Everybody Loves Raymond titled "P. T. & A.," the Barones struggle to deal with their sons' school fundraising efforts. Specifically, Michael's (one of the sons) fundraising boss, P.T. (played by Paul Reubens), comes to the Barones' house to strategize and collect more donations.
As P.T. pitches his unconventional fundraising ideas, he clashes with Debra (Ray's wife), who finds his tactics questionable. Meanwhile, Raymond struggles to avoid being sucked into Michael's fundraising campaign and resents his wife's criticism of his lack of involvement.
In the midst of the chaos, Robert (Ray's police officer brother) becomes smitten with Cynthia, P.T.'s assistant, and starts a flirtatious relationship with her. However, his infatuation soon turns into frustration when P.T.'s fundraising demands get in the way of their time together.
Ultimately, the episode emphasizes the challenges of balancing school fundraising with personal boundaries and highlights the importance of communication and compromise in navigating those challenges.