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Fun with Debra

Season eight opens with the show entering its homestretch, the cast savoring every scene together.

September 22, 2003 Dir: Various Written by: Various
2
Thank You Notes

Ray and Debra's marriage reaches a new level of honesty that produces both comedy and real emotion.

September 29, 2003 Dir: Various Written by: Various
3
Home from School

Marie faces a personal challenge that reveals a vulnerability Doris Roberts plays beautifully.

October 06, 2003 Dir: Various Written by: Various
4
Misery Loves Company

Robert and his new life provide fresh comedy while honoring everything that came before.

October 13, 2003 Dir: Various Written by: Various
5
The Contractor

Frank delivers wisdom he doesn't know he has, then falls asleep in his chair.

October 20, 2003 Dir: Various Written by: Various
6
Peter on the Couch

Debra confronts Marie in their most powerful scene together, and both actresses are extraordinary.

November 03, 2003 Dir: Various Written by: Various
7
Liars

The show delivers one of its finest episodes as it nears the end, proving the writing is as sharp as ever.

November 10, 2003 Dir: Various Written by: Various
8
The Special Couple

Ray faces a personal reckoning that forces him to confront who he really is.

November 17, 2003 Dir: Various Written by: Various
9
The Bird

The family gathers for an event that showcases every character at their best and worst.

November 24, 2003 Dir: Various Written by: Various
10
Jazz Records

Robert and Ray share a brotherly moment that eight seasons of storytelling have earned.

December 01, 2003 Dir: Various Written by: Various
11
Debra at the Lodge

Marie and Frank's marriage gets one of its most moving examinations in the show's later years.

December 08, 2003 Dir: Various Written by: Various
12
Christmas Present

Debra gets the appreciation she deserves in an episode that honors her eight-year journey.

December 15, 2003 Dir: Various Written by: Various
13
Stefania Arrives

The eighth season continues the show's tradition of finding real life in every laugh.

January 05, 2004 Dir: Various Written by: Various
14
Robert's Secret

Frank and Ray have a scene together that Peter Boyle and Ray Romano play with perfect chemistry.

January 12, 2004 Dir: Various Written by: Various
15
The Surprise Party

The season builds toward the show's conclusion with episodes that carry extra weight.

February 02, 2004 Dir: Various Written by: Various
16
Slave

Robert gets a fitting penultimate-season arc that gives Brad Garrett room to shine.

February 09, 2004 Dir: Various Written by: Various
17
Jumping Ship

The eighth season wraps with the family ready for one final year of laughs and love.

February 16, 2004 Dir: Various Written by: Various
18
Debra's Parents

Season eight closes with the Barones facing the end of their run with the same humor they've always had.

March 01, 2004 Dir: Various Written by: Various
19
Misery Loves Company

The season finale sets up the final chapter with care and anticipation.

March 15, 2004 Dir: Various Written by: Various
20
Tasteless Frank

Eight seasons down, one to go — and the Barones have saved their best for last.

April 05, 2004 Dir: Various Written by: Various
21
Letter from Italy

Season eight ends with Marie crossing the street one more time, and we wouldn't have it any other way.

April 19, 2004 Dir: Various Written by: Various
22
Golf for It

The eighth season wraps with the promise that the final season will be worth the farewell.

May 03, 2004 Dir: Various Written by: Various
23
Snow Day
May 17, 2004 Dir: Various Written by: Various
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