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The Checkbook

Episode Number: 38    Season Num: 2    First Aired: Monday February 2, 1998    Prod Code: 9716
When Raymond takes over the family checkbook to prove to Debra how "easy it can be" to balance it, he discovers he is no accountant. After he quickly runs out of money and starts bouncing checks, he tries to hide the truth from Debra and winds up entangled in a mess of lies, two fake checkbooks and a large loan from his brother.

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Writer: Tom Caltabiano
Director: John Fortenberry
Star: Ray Romano (Raymond Albert Barone),  Patricia Heaton (Debra Barone),  Brad Garrett (Robert Barone),  Doris Roberts (Marie Barone),  Peter Boyle (Frank Barone),  Madylin Sweeten (Ally Barone),  Sawyer Sweeten (Geoffery Barone),  Sullivan Sweeten (Michael Barone)
Recurring Role: Andy Kindler (Andy),  Joseph V. Perry (Nemo)
Guest Star: Tina Arning (Angelina)

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Quotes

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Ray: You saw Daddy talking. You couldn't stop me? (edit)
Debra: I deduct our fixed cost, and figure out how much we have to service our debt. Whatever's left over is our discretionary fund. From that I put away as much as possible for the kids' college growth and income plan. You understand?
Ray:...You know one of your eyes is bigger than the other one? (edit)
Ray: Write me a check for Sports Illustrated, will ya? My subscription ran out.
Debra: Don't they have that at work?
Ray: Yeah. They also got bathrooms at work, but I want one at home. (edit)
Debra: Ray, when you're on the Titanic, you man the life boats. You don't stop to yell at the iceberg. (edit)
Frank: A blank check. You're dumber than I tell people! (edit)

Trivia

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This episode's lunch special is fried chicken, baked beans, corn on the cob, and either collard greens or spinach. (edit)

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Titanic: Debra alludes to the Titanic, a famous cruise ship that sank when it hit an iceberg. (edit)
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