"The Gift" / "High School"

In this episode, Tim earns his wings as a true-blue co-host of
Must Love Raymond by announcing that he is quitting the show.
Though the absolutely bulletproof nature of his contract renders
this an empty threat, it is nonetheless a momentous occasion.
What is it about the 9th and 10th episodes of Raymond's second
season that drives Tim to such desperation? It may have something
to do with "Funky Town."