Name: The Author
Genre: Comedy
Duration: 25 min

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The Barons reminisce about the birth of their daughter, Ally, when they realize how quickly she is growing up.

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Ray hits the roof when Frank, who generously offered to paint his son's house, refuses to use the color Ray wants.

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Debra can't help but question the solidity of her relationship with Ray after her parents make a shocking announcement.

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Ray is jealous because he thinks his brother Robert is spending too much time with his kids.

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The women in Robert's life gather to discuss his relationship history.

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Ray ends up in the doghouse for a shaky financial decision, but it turns out he's not the only one who's guilty.

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Tempers flare when Marie accuses Debra of not returning a borrowed canister that has sentimental value.

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Ray buys a new state-of-the-art vacuum cleaner from an attractive door-to-door saleswoman, which results in a cleaning war between Marie and Debra.

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Robert gets a surprise visit from the woman he fell in love with when the Barones vacationed in Italy.

Stefania Arrives

Ray becomes overdramatic after learning that Debra is comfortable with the twins performing as fairies in a school play.

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Debra is upset when she realizes that she and Ray no longer have anything to say to each other.

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Ray feels violated after discovering that his mother used to read his private diary when he was a kid.

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Ray Barone is a successful sports writer and family man who deals with a brother and parents, who happen to live across the street.

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Sibling rivalry heats up when a publishing company passes on Ray's sports book and Robert gets promoted.

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