I think all along she knew deep down that she couldn’t play the FBI, she just wanted to see the dragon in its lair for herself. She just did what she does best; manipulate and sabotage under a guise of kindness and doting. She initially was constantly trying to hurt Robert’s chances while looking like she wanted to help. It was only in the end when she realized the schadenfreude of her efforts and had a change of heart at the last minute.
I love this episode because it shows despite her meddling ways, deep down Marie really did care about the well-being of her family. She was just too much of a control freak and thought sabotaging them was a form of love. I also think it's hilarious that it took a literal FBI agent to crack Marie and get her to admit her to her faults. That's some great writing right there.
3:00 - 3:46 She should have told her son this from the start instead of all the BS she did with his suit, the letter and going to the FBI. She could have sat Robert down after the interview without interfering in anyway with his suit, sending the letter, any of it. Thanks for uploading.
When her default manipulative and gaslighting persona gets seen through by a professional, all you get is a caring mother who wants her family safe and being taken care of. Very good and funny episode 👍
I don’t think Marie realizes that the FBI investigates handwriting analyses so he knew that she was sabotaging her son. There have been plenty of murder cases where people have tried to make murders look like suicides. If she had hastily scribbled that letter, the handwriting would’ve been sloppy. The fact that it wasn’t shows she knew what she was doing and had planned it meticulously.
Everyone should remember that this episode aired a few months (early 2002) right after 9/11. It was a poignant episode after we lost so many NYPD and NYFD.
Annnnd of course she throws a tantrum and gets all butthurt all because it didn’t go her way and she was told no. And when she said “I wanted to fix what I did. Translation: This guilt is bad for my ego, so I need to manipulate as much as possible so my ego is restored, I can’t stand being wrong.
Marie met her match. She seriously thought she could lie and manipulate the FBI. 😂
Too bad she didn’t meet the agents from Criminal Minds.
Nor from watching Forensic Files
I think all along she knew deep down that she couldn’t play the FBI, she just wanted to see the dragon in its lair for herself. She just did what she does best; manipulate and sabotage under a guise of kindness and doting. She initially was constantly trying to hurt Robert’s chances while looking like she wanted to help. It was only in the end when she realized the schadenfreude of her efforts and had a change of heart at the last minute.
A mother’s love is the most precious gift.
Doris was an incredible talent. R.I.P. Doris Roberts 🙏
What an amazing actress.
“Alright if that’s what u want” “I really think the fbi can use my son”😂
We need more bosses like this...he seems to have a lot of people skills.
I love this episode because it shows despite her meddling ways, deep down Marie really did care about the well-being of her family. She was just too much of a control freak and thought sabotaging them was a form of love. I also think it's hilarious that it took a literal FBI agent to crack Marie and get her to admit her to her faults. That's some great writing right there.
Marie: thank you, have a cookie at 2:41 LOL
This episode was one of the most epic in the whole series.
"He was supposed to retire!"
FBI Director: bastards at 0:58 LOL
gets me every time.🤣
I know that she would drive me up a wall, but I can’t imagine a better mother than this fine lady! ❤
Kitty Forman from That 70's Show, easy.
This scene proves that even though she very rarely showed it and always favored Ray, Marie still did love Robert and cared for his safety.
That's exactly what I got from this episode. Also the episode when Robert got attacked by the bull.
The fact that you can hear one of the audience members say “Uh-Oh” somewhere between “Better qualified than my Robbie?” and “Yes.” 😂😅
3:00 - 3:46 She should have told her son this from the start instead of all the BS she did with his suit, the letter and going to the FBI. She could have sat Robert down after the interview without interfering in anyway with his suit, sending the letter, any of it. Thanks for uploading.
Then she wouldn't be the intrusive, over bearing, meddling, controlling , manipulative, passive aggressive Marie we all know and love 😂
This ep was Emmy worthy that Brad and Doris both won their Emmy’s for Best Supporting Roles.
I always loved when Marie would get serious about Robert, it showed that she really cares for and loves him.
If only she'd shown that side of herself to him more often. Maybe he wouldn't have always felt like second best to Ray all the time.
When her default manipulative and gaslighting persona gets seen through by a professional, all you get is a caring mother who wants her family safe and being taken care of. Very good and funny episode 👍
If only this was who she was all the time, then Robert would be a lot happier
She’s a manipulative control freak. When her bs doesn’t work she came up with a new angle
I don’t think Marie realizes that the FBI investigates handwriting analyses so he knew that she was sabotaging her son. There have been plenty of murder cases where people have tried to make murders look like suicides.
If she had hastily scribbled that letter, the handwriting would’ve been sloppy. The fact that it wasn’t shows she knew what she was doing and had planned it meticulously.
This episode should have gotten the series an Emmy, Marie, and Robert awards alone on their performances.
4:39 You can see a storm coming with that look
Everyone should remember that this episode aired a few months (early 2002) right after 9/11. It was a poignant episode after we lost so many NYPD and NYFD.
You have to wonder how many agents have pissed off the guards at the front entrance. 🤔
All the colors of the dysfunction rainbow.... 😅
The way she went in the office like if she was speaking to a principal
She did it out of love. A mother's love can be force of nature.
This cut out the best part: And your wife DOES look like your mother!
I love it😂
Mrs. Barone was profiled by the FBI😂
He don't want Marie cookies
I dont always agree with her bu Marie's clapback at the end was too good
So many people hate Marie. She definitely had her faults, but she was also one heck of a Mom!
Every once in a while u see marie's shield's drop and then she is enough is enough and u can see it on her face when all the jokes are put aside...
Annnnd of course she throws a tantrum and gets all butthurt all because it didn’t go her way and she was told no. And when she said “I wanted to fix what I did. Translation: This guilt is bad for my ego, so I need to manipulate as much as possible so my ego is restored, I can’t stand being wrong.
You sound like a miserable person
Its. A. TV. Show.. jeezus, some of you really need to relax.
😂😂😂
How did u get in
Sadly Marie didn't get the waterboarding she so richly deserved rom the FBI.
It reminds me of my Aunt Vicki.😏😏
Marie is making it worse
No she didn't.
i want a cookie