Everybody Loves Raymond

1996 - 2005

Pilot

13th September 1996

Episode 1

Debra is sick and tired of having Raymond's parents and brother show up unannounced. With her birthday coming up, they try avoiding having them over.

I Love You

20th September 1996

Episode 2

When newly-wed friends make a public display of their affection, Debra wonders why reticent Raymond has trouble saying those three little words.

I Wish I Were Gus

27th September 1996

Episode 3

Even dead people love Raymond, as he is chosen to deliver the eulogy at his great uncle's funeral. It's an occasion that serves as a reunion for Ray's mother and her feuding sister, Alda.

Standard Deviation

4th October 1996

Episode 4

For a criminal-psychology course, Robert issues standard IQ tests to Raymond and Debra, and boy, is Ray smarting when they get the results.

Look Don't Touch

11th October 1996

Episode 5

Nemo's niece, Angelina, takes employment at Nemo's restaurant as a waitress. When Angelina catches Ray's eye, he has a lot of explaining to do to his wife, especially after Angelina calls him at home.

Frank, the Writer

18th October 1996

Episode 6

When Frank gets a few anecdotes published in Reader's Digest, he submits his writing samples to Ray's editor, hoping to get his own column in the newspaper.

Your Place or Mine?

28th October 1996

Episode 7

Marie gets fed up with Frank after 40 years of marriage and moves in with Ray and Debra. Ray and Robert enjoy being mothered by Marie, while Debra spends quality time with Frank.

In-Laws

1st November 1996

Episode 8

When Ray's upper class in-laws come for a visit, he begs his parents to be nice to them. Ray admits to his parents that he doesn't always see eye-to-eye with Debra's folks but manages to fake it, and he'd like his parents to do the same when they all go out and try to have a family dinner.

Win, Lose or Draw

8th November 1996

Episode 9

Ray gets tired of being treated like a kid at his father's poker game, so he decides to ignore his father's advice and ends up losing all his money.

Turkey or Fish

22nd November 1996

Episode 10

Although Marie has always cooked the traditional turkey dinner for Thanksgiving, Debra decides it's her turn to prepare the holiday meal, but not wanting to compete with Marie's turkey, she chooses to serve fish.

Captain Nemo

13th December 1996

Episode 11

When Ray's free time goes to coaching Nemo's basketball team in preparation for the Pizza League championships, he is reminded by Debra that their kids are growing up fast and he's missing precious time with them.

The Ball

20th December 1996

Episode 12

Ray discovers that the autographed Mickey Mantle ball he got as a kid from his father isn't authentic. Feeling hurt by the fact that his father wasn't truthful about the ball, Ray decides he's going to tell Ally the truth about Santa Claus.

Debra's Sick

3rd January 1997

Episode 13

When Debra comes down with the flu and is bedridden, so now the inexperienced Raymond must take care of her and the three kids.

Who's Handsome?

17th January 1997

Episode 14

Ray can't face the fact that everybody thinks that his brother Robert is "classically handsome," while they consider him "adorable like a hamster."

The Car

31st January 1997

Episode 15

Debra, already annoyed at getting stuck driving the old car Ray bought from his parents, really gets upset when she discovers that it was his old "make-out-mobile."

Diamonds

7th February 1997

Episode 16

Ray finds out that the diamond on Debra's engagement ring is a fake, so he steals it from her to get it changed, only to find out after that she already had it exchanged it with her grandma's $15,000 diamond.

The Game

21st February 1997

Episode 17

When Ray and his family play a game of Scruples after their cable goes out, they find themselves arguing about honesty. To make matters worse, when Ray complains to the cable company about the disruption in service, he is informed that he has an illegal hookup.

Recovering Pessimist

28th February 1997

Episode 18

When Debra tries to change Ray's pessimistic attitude about winning the Sports Writer of the Year Award, he agrees to change his ways and become more positive, but he soon has to suffer the downside of being the only optimist in his family.

The Dog

Episode 19

Ray brings home a stray bulldog that reminds him of the dog he had to give up as a boy due to his allergies, but his brother Robert bonds with the dog and the siblings have to decide who gets to keep him.

Neighbors

10th March 1997

Episode 20

The neighbourhood is up in arms over Ray's noisy dad and meddling mom, and the neighbours demand a meeting at Ray's and Debra's house.

Fascinatin' Debra

17th March 1997

Episode 21

A popular radio psychologist visits the Barone household to interview Debra for a book on the American family. But the doctor finds that the rest of the eccentric Barones are more captivating.

Why Are We Here?

Episode 22

In this flashback episode, Ray and Debra remember their days in their first apartment.

Top Cast

Ray Romano•Patricia Heaton•Doris Roberts

Ray Barone is a successful sportswriter living on Long Island with his wife Debra, daughter Ally, and twin sons, Geoffrey and Michael. Ray's meddling parents, Frank and Marie, and brother, Robert, live directly across the street.

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Ray Romano

Ray Barone

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Patricia Heaton

Debra Barone

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Doris Roberts

Marie Barone

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Peter Boyle

Frank Barone

Brad Garrett Image

Brad Garrett

Robert Barone

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Madylin Sweeten

Ally Barone

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Sawyer Sweeten

Geoffrey Barone

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Sullivan Sweeten

Michael Barone

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Monica Horan

Amy MacDougall-Barone