{
  "id": 13788866,
  "title": "15 Everybody Loves Raymond Episodes To Skip On A Rewatch",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/15-everybody-loves-raymond-episodes-to-skip-on-a-rewatch",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-11T20:02:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TVLine",
    "slug": "tvline",
    "url": "https://www.tvline.com/2283187/everybody-loves-raymond-episodes-skip-rewatch/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Here is a list of 15 Everybody Loves Raymond episodes that can be skipped during a rewatch:\n\n- \"I Wish I Were Gus\" - The episode features Aunt Alda, but her introduction feels disposable and underutilized. It also leans too heavily on clichés seen in other sitcoms.\n- \"Standard Deviation\" - While the premise of an IQ test is interesting, the episode feels too soft and fails to capture the boldness of later seasons. Key moments are missed by skipping this one.\n- \"Frank, the Writer\" - This episode introduces an odd trait for Frank to serve a single plot, but it's never revisited afterward. The character feels out of place and less enjoyable than usual.\n- \"Win, Lose or Draw\" - Although the storyline is engaging, it doesn't advance the main characters or family dynamics. The ending feels redundant given the series' progression.\n- \"The Car\" - The nostalgic car episode is touching but ultimately comes to nothing. The storyline is forgotten by later episodes, making it a non-essential watch.\n- \"Civil War\" - This episode's 'what if' scenario feels contrived and disjointed. It doesn't contribute meaningfully to the overall narrative arc.",
  "summary": "Everybody Loves Raymond is one of the best sitcoms of all time, but some episodes are a little underwhelming. Fans can skip these ones on a rewatch.",
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  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}