Everybody Loves Raymond

Debra is set on buying an expensive dress for Ally, planning for her to wear it to a friend's thirteenth birthday celebration. The event is a birthday party for a thirteen‑year‑old. Ray, however, refuses to spend £250 on a garment that will only be used once.

Party Dress is a programme presented in the format of an episode. It belongs to the episode genre and is listed simply as a programme, without further classification. The story centres on Debra, who is keen to purchase an expensive dress for Ally. She wants the outfit for Ally to wear to a friend’s 13th‑birthday celebration. Ray, however, pushes back against the idea. He objects to spending $250 on a dress that, in his view, will only be used once. His refusal creates a clear point of tension between the two characters. The core of the episode therefore hinges on this disagreement: Debra’s desire to secure a special dress for a one‑off event versus Ray’s reluctance to justify the cost. The narrative follows how this clash of priorities unfolds within the brief time frame of the episode.