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Everybody Loves Raymond S2E2 — Father Knows Least
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Everybody Loves Raymond•Season 2•Episode 2

Father Knows Least

7.4/10 · 630 votesSep 29, 199722 min

Ranked #17 of 25 in Season 2•−0.3 vs season avg

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When Marie and Frank's stubbornness goes to far, Ray gets to use the "active technique" he and Debra learned in parenting class on his parents.

Directed byMichael Lessac
Written byLew Schneider
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Ray Romano

Ray Romano

Ray Barone

Patricia Heaton

Patricia Heaton

Debra Barone

Brad Garrett

Brad Garrett

Robert Barone

Madylin Sweeten

Madylin Sweeten

Ally Barone

Sawyer Sweeten

Sawyer Sweeten

Geoffrey Barone

Sullivan Sweeten

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Michael Barone

Doris Roberts

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Marie Barone

Peter Boyle

Peter Boyle

Frank Barone

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Lew Schneider

Lew Schneider

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Michael Lessac

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Episode Summary

"Father Knows Least" is episode 2 of Everybody Loves Raymond season 2. It scored 7.4/10 from 630 votes, ranking #17 of 25 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Michael Lessac and written by Lew Schneider, it aired on September 29, 1997.

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