July 27, 2004

RAY'S LAZY CONTRACTOR FRIEND GETS DEBRA BURNING MAD WHEN HE TAKES AN ETERNITY TO REPLACE THEIR STOVE, ON A REBROADCAST OF "EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND," MONDAY, AUG. 16

"The Contractor" -- When Ray hires his contractor friend Gianni to replace their kitchen stove, Gianni's laziness winds up giving Debra a slow burn, on a rebroadcast of EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND, Monday, Aug. 16 (9:00-9:30 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Gary Halvorson directed the episode from a script by Mike Royce. (Originally broadcast 10/20/03)

Tired of using Frank, Debra is pleased when she finds out Gianni can install a new stove in their kitchen. However, the thrill of having a contractor in the house gets old fast when Gianni starts taking his sweet time to complete the job. Fed up, Debra tells Ray to fire his friend immediately, but Debra's directive doesn't go as planned.

Ray Barone Ray Romano
Debra Barone Patricia Heaton
Marie Barone Doris Roberts
Frank Barone Peter Boyle
Robert Barone Brad Garrett
Ally Barone Madylin Sweeten
Gianni Jon Manfrellotti

RATING: TVPG-L

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