Everybody Loves Raymond is about sportswriter Ray Barone and his extended family, including his wife Debra and kids, his parents and his brother. While Ray and Debra work to raise their kids and live their lives, the rest of Ray’s family is constantly getting involved in everything they do.
Aired:
September 13, 1996-May 16, 2005 (nine seasons, 210 episodes) on CBS
History:
Everybody Loves Raymond started out with low ratings but built its popularity over the course of its first two seasons, and eventually became a top 10-rated show by its fourth season, and remained that way throughout the rest of its run. The show won numerous Emmys, including two wins for outstanding comedy series, and wins for stars Ray Romano, Patricia Heaton, Brad Garrett and Doris Roberts.
See It:
All nine seasons are available on DVD.
Cast:
Ray Romano as Ray Barone
Patricia Heaton as Debra Barone
Brad Garrett as Robert Barone
Doris Roberts as Marie Barone
Peter Boyle as Frank Barone
Monica Horan as Amy MacDougall
Madylin Sweeten as Ally Barone
Sawyer Sweeten as Geoffrey Barone
Sullivan Sweeten as Michael Barone
Patricia Heaton as Debra Barone
Brad Garrett as Robert Barone
Doris Roberts as Marie Barone
Peter Boyle as Frank Barone
Monica Horan as Amy MacDougall
Madylin Sweeten as Ally Barone
Sawyer Sweeten as Geoffrey Barone
Sullivan Sweeten as Michael Barone
Creators:
Everybody Loves Raymond was created by Phil Rosenthal, based on the stand-up comedy and real-life family dynamics of star Ray Romano.
