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The Bigger Person

‘The Bigger Person’

Season 6, Episode 23 -  Aired May 13, 2002

As Ray and Frank stop trying to patch things up between Debra and Marie and instead play them off against each other, Robert tries to be the peacemaker.

Quote from Marie

Marie: What's going on here?
Frank: Hey, Robert, why don't you run crying to your mommy and tell her about how mean we just were to you?
Ray: Yeah, squeal on us again, mommy-lover! That's right, that's right!
Marie: Shut up, Raymond. [all gasp]
Ray: We don't say "shut up" in this house.
Marie: First of all, it's never squealing if you're telling something to your mother. And I happen to appreciate Robbie letting me know what you two are trying to do to Debra and me. [to Robert] I would be happy to make you something to eat.

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Quote from Robert

Marie: Tell me something, Robert. Who did you talk to first about this, Debra or me?
Robert: I don't remember.
Marie: You went to her first, because you couldn't wait to take her side over mine!
Robert: I'm on no one's side!
Marie: You obviously don't love me the way I love you. Get out!
Robert: Ma, I'm on the family's side!
Marie: Frank, throw him out!
Frank: With pleasure!
Robert: All right, I'm going! But let me just say this when we are all in that Big Bed... I'll be the only one able to sleep through the night. [exits]
Ray: I ain't sleeping in that bed with him, he sleeps naked.

Quote from Marie

Marie: Frank, if you're gonna have cereal, you can't just leave the milk sitting out! How many times have I told you that?
Frank: A thousand. Might as well just give it up.
Marie: Look at this place. It's a pig sty! You're like some kind of an animal!
Frank: A pig?
Marie: Just watch yourself, mister.

Quote from Frank

Frank: I tell ya, this thing with Debra's got her nuttier than ever. They should just lace up the gloves and go at it in the back yard.
Robert: Come on, those two are going through a tough time. All you can think about is how it affects you?
Frank: You're like a lady.

Quote from Ray

Ray: You know what I noticed? Even when Debra's all wah-wah-wah-wah, if she finds out I'm coming over here, she goes out of her way to be nice to me.
Frank: What do you mean?
Ray: Well, like yesterday, Ma wanted me to come over, and Debra all of a sudden was like, "Hey, why don't you go hit a bucket of balls?"
Frank: She told you to go to the driving range?
Ray: Yeah. And then I also went on the go-carts. Hey, you know what? You should try this with Mom, get what you want. Just talk to her, and throw Debra into the mix.
Frank: Aah, I like that. Except for the "talk to her" part.

Quote from Debra

Debra: You know what, Ray? Tell your mother not to call here anymore. I am sick of feeling like I can't answer the phone in my own house.
Ray: I can't tell her not to call.
Frank: I'll do it.
Ray: All right, I'll tell her if she needs to talk to me to let the phone ring once, that'll be her signal, then hang up and call back.
Debra: Fine. I'll use the same signal if you're over there and I need to talk to you.
Ray: And when I pick up, you do a little heavy breathing-
Debra: I'll be back in half an hour.

Quote from Marie

Debra: Ray, your car is blocking me, so if you- [sees Marie] So I'll just take your car. Okay? If that's okay.
Ray: Yeah. Okay.
Marie: Well, boys, I have to get back. I've got a lot of treats to make. Which will be delicious.
Debra: You know, Ray, as long as I'm taking your car, do you want me to gas it up for you?
Ray: Oh, yeah, if you don't mind.
Debra: No, no, it would be fun.
Marie: Frank, I'm gonna make cannelloni tonight.
Frank: Sounds okay.
Marie: Oh, actually, no. Instead of cannelloni, I'll make some lamb. A whole lamb.
Frank: Yeah? With that mint jelly I like?
Marie: Of course. Whatever you want... h-honey.

Quote from Frank

Debra: So, Ray, what if I bring home a pizza for dinner?
Ray: Oh.
Debra: And maybe a nice bottle of wine?
Ray: Oh!
Frank: Marie... no wine.
Marie: Frank, you rascal. [giggles]
Debra: Okay, well, I'll see you, sweetie. Bye, Frank. Bye, Robert.
Ray, Frank & Robert: Bye.
Marie: I love you fellas! Bye-bye!

Quote from Marie

Marie: Look who it is. I suppose you're here to get something to eat?
Frank: Don't ask for a sandwich.
Marie: If you're hungry, I suggest you go back across the street, because this kitchen is closed!

Quote from Robert

Ray: Her, too?
Frank: Yeah. What happened to you?
Ray: Debra. She started yelling at me and telling me I was using her fight with Mom for my own good. Said I was exploiting the situation.
Frank: Wait a minute "exploiting the situation," that's exactly what your mother just said!
Ray: Really? Well, how did both Mom and Debra know-
Robert: [enters] Oh, hey, I forgot my Tums. [Ray and Frank stare at Robert] Well, I'm off.

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