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| Ray looking at Robert's new clothes in "Robert's Date" | |
| Season | 3 |
| Episode | 15 |
| Air Date | February 1, 1999 (USA) October 18, 2004 (Canada) |
| Cast | Ray Romano Patricia Heaton Brad Garrett Doris Roberts Peter Boyle Madylin Sweeten Sawyer Sweeten Sullivan Sweeten Sherri Shepherd Shelley Robertson Kivi Rogers |
| Director(s) | Will Mackenzie |
| Writer(s) | Jeremy Stevens |
| Preceded by | Pants on Fire |
| Followed by | Frank's Tribute |
Robert's Date is the 15th episode of Season 3, and is episode 62 of the full 210 episodes for the entire series. In this episode, Robert tries to fit in with his new friends.
Episode Information[]
- Episode Title: Robert's Date
- Episode Number: Season 3, Episode 15 (#62 of 210)
- Air Date: February 1, 1999
- Episode description (from DVD): "Robert's patrol partner, Judy, invites him out with her friends."
- Cast:
- Ray Romano as Ray
- Patricia Heaton as Debra
- Brad Garrett as Robert
- Doris Roberts as Marie
- Peter Boyle as Frank
- Madylin Sweeten as Ally
- Sawyer Sweeten as Geoffrey
- Sullivan Sweeten as Michael
- Guest Stars:
- Crew:
- Will Mackenzie - Director
- Jeremy Stevens - Writer
- Preceded by: "Pants on Fire"
- Followed by: "Frank's Tribute"
Synopsis[]
After a discussion in Robert's patrol car, his partner Judy realizes he has no friends and doesn't hang out with anyone. So she invites him out for a night of dancing with her friends.
Reluctant at first, Robert agrees to go. When they get to a club called Eta's, Robert notices he's the only white person. Everyone else is black. After Judy forces him to dance and mingle with her friends, Robert eventually feels more comfortable with them. But maybe a little too comfortable, because Robert's personality begins to change and he starts acting like he's black. Both Ray and Judy try to discourage that, but in a nice way.
Running Gags[]
- Robert usually has a boring, uneventful life throughout the series, which is also seen in this episode. But Judy tries to change that.
- In a few episodes of the series, Robert shows off his dance moves. And that happens in this episode as well.
Trivia[]
- Actress Patricia Heaton was pregnant at the time of filming for this episode, so she did not appear in many of the shots. And when she did, she either wore big, baggy clothing or held an object in front of her to hide the pregnant belly. But in this episode, the camera never filmed her below the chest.
- Early in the episode, Judy mentions that Robert was dumped by the "blond ski bunny". This is a reference to Leann who appeared in an earlier episode, "The Toaster".
Production Notes[]
- Pat Fisher-Doak subs for Kenneth R. Shapiro as Technical Coordinator again. This previously happened in The Family Bed.
- Diane Hassinger Newman subs for Ellen Halpin as Script Supervisor.
- Today's reruns use an alternate version of the Where's Lunch dish from Boob Job. The dish moves counterclockwise.
Quotes[]
- Judy: "Barone! Come on! Are you gonna kick it or what?!"
- Frank: "Nice suit. Where's Gladys and the other two Pips?"
- Robert: "That is so whack!"
- Ray: "Right there! See? That's what I'm talking about. We're Italian, Robert. "Whack" means something else to us."
External links[]
| Season 3 Episodes |
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The Invasion • Driving Frank • The Sitter • Getting Even • The Visit • Halloween Candy • Moving Out • The Article • The Lone Barone • No Fat • The Apartment • The Toaster • Ping Pong • Pants on Fire • Robert's Date • Frank's Tribute • Cruising with Marie • Ray Home Alone • Big Shots • Move Over • The Getaway • Working Girl • Be Nice • Dancing with Debra • Robert Moves Back • How They Met |