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The conflict kicks off when Ray notices his kids picking up Robert’s quirky mannerisms—such as touching food to their chins before eating—and realizing they are genuinely excited about an upcoming trip to the zoo with their uncle. Feeling threatened, Ray decides he should be the one to take them instead.

In the Everybody Loves Raymond Season 5 episode (Episode 22), the Barone family’s usual sibling rivalry takes a parenting-focused turn. The episode, which first aired on May 7, 2001, explores the friction that arises when Ray realizes his children might actually prefer their "cool" Uncle Robert over him. The Plot: A Case of Parental Jealousy Say UncleEverybody Loves Raymond : Season 5 Epi...

Robert, in turn, acknowledges that Ray is a full-time father with no "escape," whereas Robert only sees the kids for a few hours at a time, making it easier for him to be the "fun" uncle. The brothers reconcile, concluding the episode on a high note. Episode Number: Season 5, Episode 22. The conflict kicks off when Ray notices his