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longest running tv show about an interracial couple
'''''Everybody Loves Raymond''''' is an ] ] starring ], ], ], ], and ]. It originally ran on ] from September 13, 1996, to May 16, 2005. Many of the situations from the show are based on the real-life experiences of Romano, creator/producer ] and the show's writing staff. The main characters on the show are also loosely based on Romano's and Rosenthal's real-life family members.

The show reruns in ] on various channels, such as ], ], and in most TV markets on local stations.<ref> ''Paramount Comedy''.</ref> From 2000 to 2007, ] distributed the show for off-network syndication and ] handled international distribution. In 2007, ] took over King World's distribution. CBS only owns American syndication rights; ancillary rights are controlled by ] and ] (WBTV distributes the series outside the US in conjunction with HBO; while HBO Home Entertainment and ] own DVD rights worldwide).

==Show background==
The show revolves around the life of ] Raymond Barone, a ] for '']'' living with his family in ], ]. Whiny and flippant, Raymond does not take many things seriously, making jokes in nearly every situation, no matter how troubling or problematic. In addition, he often avoids responsibilities around the house and with his kids, leaving this to his wife Debra; though he does have a career.

Raymond and Debra, live with their daughter ] and ] sons Michael and Geoffrey (originally Matthew and Gregory in the pilot). The Barone children, played by real-life siblings, are regular characters but not a major focus. Raymond's parents, ] and ], and older brother ] live across the street, and frequently make their presence known to the frustration of Raymond and Debra. Debra's frequent complaints about Raymond's family are a running joke. Out of the three unwanted visitors, Debra is particularly put off by Marie — an ], controlling and ], though loving, woman who constantly criticizes and antagonizes Debra and coddles Ray, clearly favoring him over Robert, whose impending birth (as was established in the episode "Good Girls") drove her into marriage.

Raymond often finds himself in the middle of all the problems and arguments and proves himself incapable of taking any sort of stand, especially if there is the chance that it will bring down his mother's wrath on him. His biggest nemesis is his brother Robert, who is insecure and ] of Raymond for being the favorite son, as well as of Raymond's relative success in both his professional and family life. Robert and Raymond are frequently seen fighting like children and ] each other.

Raymond and Robert's father, Frank, is a very crass and obnoxious person, constantly making insulting and sarcastic remarks to everyone with whom he comes into contact. Largely an absentee father when the boys were growing up, Frank does not like to show his feelings, although, in an effort to make the character a bit more sympathetic, throughout the years several episodes were crafted to show that he actually does love his family. Frank is the only one who has the nerve to criticize Marie and often comes to Debra's defense from Marie's jibes.

Raymond and Debra constantly have marital disagreements, with Raymond's preferring to watch ] instead of talking with Debra about important matters. Like his father, Raymond works full time, leaving all the child-rearing responsibilities to Debra, and he has to be bullied into helping with any work around the house. A recurring theme on the show has them having a long interaction each night while in bed before going to sleep.

==Cast and characters==
{{Main|List of Everybody Loves Raymond characters}}
]
{| class="wikitable" "sortable"
|- "
! Actor !! Role !! Years !! Seasons !! Episodes
|-
| ] || Ray Barone || rowspan="7" style="text-align:center;"| 1996–2005 || rowspan="8" style="text-align:center;"| 1–9 || style="text-align:center;"| 210
|-
| ] || Debra Barone || rowspan="2" style="text-align:center;"| 209
|-
| ] || Robert Barone
|-
| ] || Marie Barone || style="text-align:center;"| 210
|-
| ] || Frank Barone || style="text-align:center;"| 206
|-
| ] || Ally Barone || style="text-align:center;"| 146
|-
| ] || Michael and Geoffrey Barone || style="text-align:center;"| 136
|-
| ] || Amy MacDougall-Barone || style="text-align:center;"| 1997–2005 || style="text-align:center;"| 64
|}

* ''']''' (]) is a sportswriter for '']''. He lives in ], ] with his wife, Debra, and their three children Alexandra ("Ally"), Geoffrey, and Michael. His parents, Frank and Marie, and brother Robert live across the street. Raymond's character is loosely based on the real-life Romano, as he is the father of twin boys and a girl. Ray is emotionally unable to take any sort of stand on anything, especially if it brings him to any sort of conflict with his mother—the exception is when he protests about sex or some trivial matter. Raymond's mother favors him over Robert.

* ''']''' (]) is Raymond's wife, and the mother of Ally, Michael and Geoffrey. As a housewife, Debra claims she is frequently overworked, under-appreciated and stressed out, largely because she has to deal with all the housework and her three rambunctious children with almost no assistance or support from Raymond, but also because she must constantly put up with Marie's intrusiveness and criticism. On frequent occasions this frustration boils over and is vented, primarily towards Raymond. Whilst Debra has a fractious relationship with Marie, she is shown to be fond of her in-laws on many occasions (particularly Robert, who has a great deal of sympathy for).
* ''']''' (]) is Raymond's older brother and the son of Frank and Marie. Standing at 6' 8" 1/2, he is the tallest Barone, and has several quirks, the biggest being a nervous habit of touching food to his chin before eating it, once referred to as "crazy chin." Robert is a very caring uncle and still cares for Raymond, but is often jealous of the attention that Raymond receives from their mother, to the exclusion of his every achievement. Robert has been a ] officer for over 20 years, and attains the rank of lieutenant by the end of the series. His height, appearance and demeanor are the source of much humor. However, despite his huge size, Robert is a very skilled dancer. Divorced from first wife Joanne prior to the beginning of the series, he is frequently unlucky with women, until his on-off relatonship with Amy finally results in marriage.

* ''']''' (]) is Raymond's mother, the wife of Frank, and the matriarch of the Barone family. Intrusive, controlling, manipulative and over-nurturing (at least with Raymond), she is a housewife who excels in cooking, cleaning, and other things dealing with keeping a good home and family. Marie and Frank live across the street from Raymond and Debra in ], ], New York which often irritates the latter couple.

* ''']''' (]) is Raymond's father and Marie's husband, a retired ], and registered real estate agent, with a stubborn masculine personality. A ], Frank served in the ], which he frequently brings up, to the annoyance of everyone, especially his sons. He is a member of the Order of the Caribou Lodge, and was named Man of the Year by his lodge.

* '''Amy McDougall/Barone''' (]) becomes Robert Barone's second wife (in season 7), and is the best friend of Debra, who introduces her to Robert. A recurring character for the first six seasons of the series, Amy became essentially a regular cast member for the remainder of the show's run. However, Monica's name did not get added to the opening credits until the final season. Many issues cause Amy and Robert to break up in the first six seasons, with one being caused by Raymond. Quite often, Amy apologizes to someone even if she did not do anything wrong. She was born to very religious parents who, according to Amy, "wouldn't yell if they were on fire." (In real life, Horan is the wife of creator/executive producer ].)

* '''Alexandra "Ally" Barone''' (]), is the daughter of Raymond and Debra. She is the oldest of the Barone children. She is not seen much, even though she is credited in the main cast. She is said to be a better cook than her mother, and maybe someday her grandmother. (In real life, Madylin is the sister of Sawyer and Sullivan Sweeten.)

*'''Geoffrey Barone''' (]) and '''Michael Barone''' (]) are twin sons of Raymond and Debra. Their original names (in the pilot) were Gregory and Matthew. (In real life, Sawyer and Sullivan are brothers of Madylin Sweeten.)

==Episodes==
{{Main|List of Everybody Loves Raymond episodes}}

==DVD releases==
] released the Complete Series of ''Everybody Loves Raymond'' on DVD in Regions 1, 2 and 4. Region 4 Complete Box Set was released on August 13, 2008. In Australia, the first five seasons were re-released in 2006 in slimmer packaging (originals were wide spine cases). Also some were released with a cardboard slip cover. Also, in North America, the first two seasons were each re-released in 2010 in standard keep cases with cardboard slipcovers in a double-season pack. It is unknown whether or not they will be sold individually like this. Also, in 2012, the sixth and seventh season two-pack was reissued in the keep case packaging. It is also unknown whether or not the remaining seasons will be reissued in the slimmer packaging. As of September 2012, all episodes are available on Netflix for streaming.

{| class="wikitable"
|-
!rowspan="2"|DVD Name!!rowspan="2"|Ep #!!colspan="3"|Release dates
|-
!]!!]!!]
|-
| The Complete 1st Season || style="text-align:center;"|22 || September 14, 2004 || January 17, 2005 || December 16, 2004
|-
| The Complete 2nd Season || style="text-align:center;"|25 || December 14, 2004 || July 4, 2005 || April 27, 2005
|-
| The Complete 3rd Season || style="text-align:center;"|26 || May 3, 2005 || January 16, 2006 || July 12, 2005
|-
| The Complete 4th Season || style="text-align:center;"|24 || September 13, 2005 || May 1, 2006 || April 5, 2006
|-
| The Complete 5th Season || style="text-align:center;"|25 || December 6, 2005 || July 3, 2006 || July 5, 2006
|-
| The Complete 6th Season || style="text-align:center;"|24 || May 9, 2006 || October 2, 2006 || October 4, 2006
|-
| The Complete 7th Season || style="text-align:center;"|25 || September 19, 2006 || January 15, 2007 || April 4, 2007
|-
| The Complete 8th Season || style="text-align:center;"|23 || May 8, 2007 || July 16, 2007 || October 3, 2007
|-
| The Complete 9th Season || style="text-align:center;"|16 || September 18, 2007 || November 12, 2007 || October 3, 2007
|-
| The Complete Series || style="text-align:center;"|210 || October 30, 2007 || September 5, 2011 || August 13, 2008
|}

==International broadcasters==
* ]: the ], originally as a summer filler; ] later began airing it; in 2011, regular re-runs air on ] and on cable network ] (previously on ])
* ]: ]
* ]: ] (French region)
* ]: ], ], ], ] and others
* ]: the first seasons on ], repeated on ]; repeats currently broadcast on ] & ]
* ]: the first seasons aired on ]; ] in French language translation
* ]: ]
* ]: ] and ]
* ]: All seasons aired on ] later ]; The show was abandoned in the late 2000's. In 2012 ] picked up the show
* ]: ] and repeated by ] and ]
* ]: ], Série Club, ] and ]
* ]: ] and ], followed by ]; now on ]
* ]: ] and later on ]
* ]: ];<ref>{{cite web|last=Star World|first=Television Listings|title=Star World Television Listings|url=http://www.starworld.in/schedules.aspx|work=Copyrighted|publisher=Star World|accessdate=16 August 2011}}</ref> since 2010, ], ] & ]
* Ireland: ]
* ]: ] (late 1990s to 2005); reruns on ], ] and also in channel 14 (yes stars comedy) on ] broadcasts
* ]: ], ] and ]
* Latin America: ] channel
* ]: the first three seasons on ], ], ]
* ]: ]
* ]: ]
* ]: reruns on ] (A local version of the show called "Iedereen is gek op Jack" (Everybody Is Fond of Jack) starring Jeroen van Koningsbrugge and ] is broadcast on ] since February 2011)
* New Zealand: ]
* ]: ]; currently on ]
* ]: ]
* Poland: ] (when ] launched it moved to that channel)
* ]: ] (until the channel was canceled by ]); ]; now airs on ]
* ]: ] and ]; currently by ]
* ]: ]
* ]: originally on ], and M-Net Series purchased rebroadcast rights and aired re-runs
* ]: ]
* ]: ] and ]
* ]: ] (German region), ] (French region) and ] (Italian region)
* ]: ] and the subscription-based channel ]
* ]: ] and ]

==Foreign remakes==
===Russian version and documentary===
In 2009, series creator/producer ] traveled to ] to adapt the show for local audiences. His experience was documented by a film crew and released as the ] feature '']''.<ref>{{dead link|date=June 2012}}</ref>
The Russian version is titled {{ref-ru}} ''Воронины''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ctc-tv.ru/rus/projects/serials/voronini/index.phtml |title=Сериал "Воронины", смотреть онлайн бесплатно все новые серии "Ворониных", 11, 12 сезоны, лучшие актеры 2011-2012 гг |publisher=Ctc-tv.ru |date= |accessdate=2012-06-13}}</ref> (''Voroniny'', by family name of main character).<ref>{{dead link|date=June 2012}}</ref>

===Other versions===
The original American version of the show has been dubbed then broadcast in Poland under the title '']'' (Everybody Loves Roman).<ref>{{cite web | title = Wszyscy kochają Romana (2011) | language = Polish | publisher = aleseriale.pl | date = | url = http://aleseriale.pl/sid,29059,title,Wszyscy-kochaja-Romana,serial.html | accessdate = 19 Aug 2011 }}</ref> It was picked up by ] and premiered on September 2, 2011. However, due to low ratings (less than 2 million viewers a week), the station put the show on hiatus after four episodes.<ref>{{cite web|author=Piątek 30.09.2011 |url=http://www.pudelek.pl/artykul/35393/serial_kasprzykowskiego_znika_z_anteny/ |title=PUDELEK - Serial Kasprzykowskiego ZNIKA Z ANTENY! |publisher=Pudelek.pl |date=2011-09-30 |accessdate=2012-06-13}}</ref>

Series creator ] created the documentary '']'', about his trip to Russia to serve as a consultant in an effort to adapt the format of the show for the Russian audience.

In the ] a sitcom called ''El Bab Fil Bab'' (الباب في الباب ), which means Close Doors in ], is produced by ], translating ''Everybody Loves Raymond'' with minor changes to adapt the Eastern Culture. The first season aired in the month of ] 2011; second season in 2012.

A Dutch remake, called ''Iedereen is gek op Jack'' (''Everybody is crazy about Jack'') premiered in 2011. The second season started airing in March 2012.

A Israeli Remake called "Mishpacah Lo Bochrim" (משפחה לא בוחרים) (''You Can't Choose Your Family'')
premiered in October 2012, and was cancelled after 10 episodes aired.

A pilot for a British remake, titled ''The Smiths'', has been comissioned to be produced for ]. ] and ] will star; the former will also write the pilot.<ref>Tartaglione, Nancy. '']'' (May 9, 2013).</ref>

==Reception==
===Critical response===
Two ] reviews of the show have been posted. Ken Tucker's review shortly after the show's debut awarded it a B+, which said that the show's writing wasn't "top-notch", but "Romano manages to communicate something distinctive."<ref>Tucker, Ken (September 20, 1996). . ]. Accessed from 1 May 2013.</ref> A 1997 review by Bruce Fretts, which gave the show the same score, said that the show "may now be the best sitcom on the air."<ref>Fretts, Bruce (April 11, 1997). . ]. Accessed from 1 May 2013.</ref> ]'s Betsy Wallace, who awarded the show 3 out of 5 stars, wrote that "the cast is stellar and plotlines shed light on universal human insecurities, such as doubting that your spouse still finds you attractive as you grow older." However, she warned about the show's "intimacy issues of married couples -- including (in)frequency of sex -- often take center stage," as well as the show's mild language.<ref>Wallace, Betsy. . ]. Accessed from 1 May 2013.</ref> ] said in their review, "Seven years and a mantle full of Emmys later, Raymond is still smartly scripted, now with new characters added to a maturing, expanding family."<ref>Isaac, Steven. . ]. Accessed 1 May 2013.</ref>

===American television ratings===
:''Note: Each U.S. network television season starts in late September and ends in late May, which coincides with the completion of May ]. All times mentioned in this section were Eastern & Pacific''

The series finale scored a 20.2 household rating, 32.94 million viewers<ref name="ny">{{cite news|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv/2009/12/03/2009-12-03_the_most_watched_tv_episode_of_the_decade_was____the_series_finale_of_friends.html|title=The most watched TV episode of the decade was . . . the series finale of 'Friends'|accessdate=2009-12-22 | location=New York | work=Daily News | first=Cristina | last=Kinon | date=December 3, 2009}}</ref> (29% of all viewers at the time) and an 11.2 rating among adults 18–49. At 8pm, ''Everybody Loves Raymond: The Last Laugh'' averaged a 15.3 household rating, 24.52 million viewers and a 7.5 among adults 18–49. Throughout the latter six seasons of the show, ''Everybody Loves Raymond'' maintained its position on the top ten rankings.

The highest average rating for the series is in ''italic text''.
{| class="wikitable"
|- style="background:#e0e0e0;"
! Season
! Timeslot (])
! Season Premiere
! Season Finale
! TV Season
! Rank
! Rating
|- style="background:#f9f9f9;"
| align=center | ]
| align=center | Friday 8:30 p.m.<br><small>(September 13, 1996 – February 28, 1997)</small><br>Monday 8:30 p.m.<br><small>(March 3, 1997 – April 7, 1997)</small>
| September 13, 1996
| April 7, 1997
| align=center | 1996–1997
! #84
! 7.8
|- style="background:#f9f9f9;"
| align=center | ]
| align=center | Monday 8:30 p.m.
| September 22, 1997
| May 18, 1998
| align=center | 1997–1998
! #33
! 13.3
|- style="background:#f9f9f9;"
| align=center | ]
| rowspan="7" style="text-align:center;"| Monday 9:00 p.m.
| September 21, 1998
| May 24, 1999
| align=center | 1998–1999
! #14
! 14.7
|- style="background:#f9f9f9;"
| align=center | ]
| September 20, 1999
| May 22, 2000
| align=center | 1999–2000
! #11
! 17.8
|- style="background:#f9f9f9;"
| align=center | ]
| October 2, 2000
| May 21, 2001
| align=center | 2000–2001
! #6
! 19.0
|- style="background:#f9f9f9;"
| align=center | ]
| September 24, 2001
| May 13, 2002
| align=center | 2001–2002
! #6
! ''20.0''<ref name=PrimeTimeDirectoryRatings>{{cite book |title=The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows (1946—Present): Ninth Edition |last=Brooks |first=Tim |authorlink=timbrooks.net |coauthors=Earle Marsh |year=2007 |publisher=] |location=] |isbn=978-0-345-49773-4 |page= |pages=1694–1697 |url= |accessdate=March 6, 2012}}</ref>
|- style="background:#f9f9f9;"
| align=center | ]
| September 23, 2002
| May 19, 2003
| align=center | 2002–2003
! #8
! 18.39
|- style="background:#f9f9f9;"
| align=center | ]
| September 22, 2003
| May 24, 2004
| align=center | 2003–2004 (Tied with ''Monday Night Football'')
! #10
! 17.38
|- style="background:#f9f9f9;"
| align=center | ]
| September 20, 2004
| May 16, 2005
| align=center | 2004–2005
! #10
! 17.4
|}

===Awards===
{{Main|List of Everybody Loves Raymond awards and nominations}}
====Won====
]:
* Outstanding Comedy Series (2003, 2005) 2 wins
* Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series ] (2002)
* Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series ] (2000–01) 2 wins
* Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series ] (2002–03, 2005) 3 wins
* Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series ] (2001–03, 2005) 4 wins
* Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series for "Baggage" ] (2003)

]:
* Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series (2003)

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* Episodic Comedy ] for: "Italy", parts I and II (2002)

====Nominations====
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* Outstanding Comedy Series (1999–2005) 7 nominations
* Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series ] (1999–2003, 2005) 6 nominations
* Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series ] (1999–2005) 7 nominations
* Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series ] (2000, 2002–05) 5 nominations
* Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series ] (1999–2005) 7 nominations
* Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series ] (1999–2005) 7 nominations
* Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series, 3 nominations: Will Mackenzie "Robert's Date" (1999), Will Mackenzie "The Christmas Picture" (2000), ] "Finale" (2005)
* Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series, 6 nominations: ] and ] "Bad Moon Rising" (2000); ] "The Angry Family" (2002); ] "Marie's Sculpture" (2002); ] "Baggage" (2003); ] "Counseling" (2003); ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], Tom Caltabiano "Finale" (2005)

]:
* Best Performance by an Actor in a TV Series-Comedy ] (2000–01) 2 nominations

]:
* Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series (1999–2000, 2002–06) 6 nominations
* Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series ] (2000, 2002–05) 5 nominations
* Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series ] (2004)
* Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series ] (2002, 2004) 2 nominations
* Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series ] (2002–2006) 5 nominations
* Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series ] (2004–05) 2 nominations

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* {{Official website|http://www.everybodylovesray.com/}}
* {{Official website|http://www.cbs.com/primetime/everybody_loves_raymond/}} from CBS
* {{IMDb title|0115167}}
* {{tv.com show|everybody-loves-raymond}}

{{EmmyAward ComedySeries 2001-2025}}
{{ScreenActorsGuildAwards EnsembleTVComedy 2000–2009}}

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Everybody Loves Raymond
GenreSitcom
Created byPhilip Rosenthal
StarringRay Romano
Patricia Heaton
Brad Garrett
Doris Roberts
Peter Boyle
Madylin Sweeten
Monica Horan
Sawyer Sweeten
Sullivan Sweeten
Opening theme"Everybody Loves Raymond Theme" (seasons 1–2)
"Ode To Joy" (seasons 3–5)
"Drunken Sailor" (season 6)
"Jungle Love" (seasons 7–9)
ComposerRick Marotta
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons9
No. of episodes210 (list of episodes)
Production
Production locationsWarner Bros. Studios
Burbank, California
Running time22–23 minutes
Production companiesWhere's Lunch
Worldwide Pants Incorporated
King World Productions
HBO
Original release
NetworkCBS
ReleaseSeptember 13, 1996 (1996-09-13) –
May 16, 2005 (2005-05-16)

longest running tv show about an interracial couple