Everybody Loves Raymond (1996)

The beloved CBS family sitcom that turned suburban chaos, meddling in-laws, and Long Island living into nine seasons of pure comedic gold.

Everybody Loves Raymond - Series Information

  • Original Title: Everybody Loves Raymond
  • First Air Year: 1996
  • Last Air Year: 2005
  • Created by: Phil Rosenthal
  • Type: TV Series
  • Genres: Comedy
  • Content Rating (US): TV-PG
  • Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 26 minutes
  • Number of Seasons: 9
  • Number of Episodes: 210
  • Status: Ended
  • Original Language: English
  • Spoken Languages: English
  • First Air Date: September 13, 1996 (United States - TV-PG), September 13, 1996 (Canada - PG), September 13, 1996 (Germany - 12), September 13, 1996 (France - 12), September 13, 1996 (India - U), September 13, 1996 (Australia - PG), September 13, 1996 (Spain - 13)
  • Networks: CBS
  • Alternative Titles: Ο Αξιαγάπητος Ρέιμοντ (GR), Todo Mundo Adora o Raymond (BR)
  • Production Companies: Worldwide Pants, Talk Productions, Where's Lunch, HBO Independent Productions
  • Production Countries: United States of America

Everybody Loves Raymond - Plot

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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Everybody Loves Raymond - Cast & Crew

Creator(s)

  • Phil Rosenthal

Main Cast

  • Ray Romano
  • Patricia Heaton
  • Brad Garrett
  • Madylin Sweeten
  • Sawyer Sweeten
  • Sullivan Sweeten
  • Doris Roberts
  • Peter Boyle
  • Monica Horan
  • Andy Kindler

Writers

  • Tucker Cawley
  • Steve Skrovan
  • Lew Schneider
  • Phil Rosenthal
  • Mike Royce

Executive Producers

  • Ray Romano
  • Aaron Shure
  • David Letterman
  • Stu Smiley
  • Rory Rosegarten

Everybody Loves Raymond - FAQs

Where can you stream Everybody Loves Raymond?

Everybody Loves Raymond is available to stream on Peacock Premium, Paramount+, and Philo. It can also be watched live via YouTube TV and Philo. For those who prefer to own episodes, the series is available for purchase on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home.

Is Everybody Loves Raymond based on a true story?

Yes, Everybody Loves Raymond is heavily autobiographical. Creator Phil Rosenthal and star Ray Romano based the show closely on Romano's real life, including his Italian-American family dynamics, his parents' proximity, and his relationship with his wife. Many storylines were drawn directly from Romano's stand-up comedy and personal experiences.

Who are the main actors in Everybody Loves Raymond?

The main cast includes Ray Romano as Ray Barone, Patricia Heaton as Debra Barone, Brad Garrett as brother Robert Barone, Doris Roberts as meddling mother Marie Barone, and Peter Boyle as cantankerous father Frank Barone. Monica Horan, Madylin Sweeten, Sawyer Sweeten, Sullivan Sweeten, and Andy Kindler round out the core ensemble.

Why did Everybody Loves Raymond end after Season 9?

Everybody Loves Raymond ended in 2005 by choice, not cancellation. Ray Romano and creator Phil Rosenthal decided to conclude the series while it was still performing strongly, believing it was better to leave on a high note. The finale drew over 32 million viewers, one of the most-watched series finales in television history.

How many seasons and episodes does Everybody Loves Raymond have?

Everybody Loves Raymond ran for 9 seasons and 210 episodes on CBS, from September 1996 to May 2005. Seasons ranged from 16 to 26 episodes each. An additional set of 8 special episodes is also catalogued, bringing the total archive to an extensive library of content.

Did Everybody Loves Raymond win any major awards?

Yes, the series earned numerous accolades over its run. Doris Roberts won four Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, while Brad Garrett won three. Patricia Heaton won two Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress. The show itself won the Emmy for Outstanding Comedy Series in 2003.

What is Everybody Loves Raymond about?

Everybody Loves Raymond follows Ray Barone, a successful Long Island sportswriter juggling married life with wife Debra and their three children, while his overbearing parents Frank and Marie — and envious brother Robert — live directly across the street. The comedy mines the chaos of family proximity, Italian-American traditions, and everyday suburban life.

What is the content rating for Everybody Loves Raymond?

Everybody Loves Raymond is rated TV-PG in the United States, making it suitable for general family audiences with parental guidance suggested for younger children. The show's humor is largely clean and character-driven, relying on family dynamics, mild sarcasm, and relatable domestic situations rather than mature or explicit content.

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