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
Patricia Heaton
Debra Barone
Brad Garrett
Robert Barone
Madylin Sweeten
Ally Barone
Sawyer Sweeten
Geoffrey Barone
Sullivan Sweeten
Michael Barone
Doris Roberts
Marie Barone
Peter Boyle
Frank Barone
Monica Horan
Amy MacDougall-Barone
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22 episodes • 1996Avg: 7.7
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pilot | Sep 13, 1996 | 7.9 |
| 2 | I Love You | Sep 20, 1996 | 7.4 |
| 3 | I Wish I Were Gus | Sep 27, 1996 | 7.6 |
| 4 | Standard Deviation | Oct 4, 1996 | 8.1 |
| 5 | Look Don't Touch | Oct 11, 1996 | 8.1 |
| 6 | Frank, the Writer | Oct 18, 1996 | 7.3 |
| 7 | Your Place or Mine? | Oct 28, 1996 | 7.7 |
| 8 | In-Laws | Nov 1, 1996 | 7.7 |
| 9 | Win, Lose or Draw | Nov 8, 1996 | 7.4 |
| 10 | Turkey or Fish | Nov 22, 1996 | 7.8 |
| 11 | Captain Nemo | Dec 13, 1996 | 7.5 |
| 12 | The Ball | Dec 20, 1996 | 7.6 |
| 13 | Debra's Sick | Jan 3, 1997 | 7.7 |
| 14 | Who's Handsome? | Jan 17, 1997 | 7.9 |
| 15 | The Car | Jan 31, 1997 | 8.1 |
| 16 | Diamonds | Feb 7, 1997 | 8.1 |
| 17 | The Game | Feb 21, 1997 | 8.0 |
| 18 | Recovering Pessimist | Feb 28, 1997 | 7.4 |
| 19 | The Dog | Mar 3, 1997 | 7.8 |
| 20 | Neighbors | Mar 10, 1997 | 6.1 |
| 21 | Fascinatin' Debra | Mar 17, 1997 | 8.2 |
| 22 | Why Are We Here? | Apr 7, 1997 | 8.0 |
25 episodes • 1997Avg: 7.8
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ray's on TV | Sep 22, 1997 | 8.0 |
| 2 | Father Knows Least | Sep 29, 1997 | 7.4 |
| 3 | Brother | Oct 6, 1997 | 8.6 |
| 4 | Mozart | Oct 13, 1997 | 7.3 |
| 5 | Golf | Oct 20, 1997 | 7.2 |
| 6 | Anniversary | Oct 27, 1997 | 7.6 |
| 7 | Working Late Again | Nov 3, 1997 | 7.7 |
| 8 | The Children's Book | Nov 10, 1997 | 7.4 |
| 9 | The Gift | Nov 17, 1997 | 7.8 |
| 10 | High School | Nov 24, 1997 | 7.0 |
| 11 | The Letter | Dec 8, 1997 | 8.3 |
| 12 | All I Want for Christmas | Dec 15, 1997 | 7.9 |
| 13 | Civil War | Jan 5, 1998 | 7.6 |
| 14 | Mia Famiglia | Jan 12, 1998 | 8.2 |
| 15 | Marie's Meatballs | Jan 19, 1998 | 8.3 |
| 16 | The Checkbook | Feb 2, 1998 | 8.0 |
| 17 | The Ride-Along | Feb 23, 1998 | 8.0 |
| 18 | The Family Bed | Mar 2, 1998 | 7.8 |
| 19 | Good Girls | Mar 9, 1998 | 8.2 |
| 20 | T-Ball | Apr 6, 1998 | 7.6 |
| 21 | Traffic School | Apr 20, 1998 | 8.0 |
| 22 | Six Feet Under | Apr 27, 1998 | 7.8 |
| 23 | The Garage Sale | May 4, 1998 | 7.3 |
| 24 | The Wedding (1) | May 11, 1998 | 8.0 |
| 25 | The Wedding (2) | May 18, 1998 | 8.1 |
26 episodes • 1998Avg: 7.8
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Invasion | Sep 21, 1998 | 8.8 |
| 2 | Driving Frank | Sep 28, 1998 | 7.9 |
| 3 | The Sitter | Oct 5, 1998 | 7.9 |
| 4 | Getting Even | Oct 12, 1998 | 8.1 |
| 5 | The Visit | Oct 19, 1998 | 7.8 |
| 6 | Halloween Candy | Oct 26, 1998 | 8.1 |
| 7 | Moving Out | Nov 2, 1998 | 8.2 |
| 8 | The Article | Nov 9, 1998 | 7.6 |
| 9 | The Lone Barone | Nov 16, 1998 | 8.0 |
| 10 | No Fat | Nov 23, 1998 | 8.4 |
| 11 | The Apartment | Dec 7, 1998 | 8.6 |
| 12 | The Toaster | Dec 14, 1998 | 7.8 |
| 13 | Ping Pong | Jan 11, 1999 | 7.9 |
| 14 | Pants on Fire | Jan 18, 1999 | 7.8 |
| 15 | Robert's Date | Feb 1, 1999 | 7.7 |
| 16 | Frank's Tribute | Feb 8, 1999 | 7.0 |
| 17 | Cruising with Marie | Feb 15, 1999 | 7.2 |
| 18 | Ray Home Alone | Feb 22, 1999 | 7.7 |
| 19 | Big Shots | Mar 1, 1999 | 7.3 |
| 20 | Move Over | Mar 15, 1999 | 7.4 |
| 21 | The Getaway | Apr 5, 1999 | 7.5 |
| 22 | Working Girl | Apr 26, 1999 | 7.9 |
| 23 | Be Nice | May 3, 1999 | 7.6 |
| 24 | Dancing with Debra | May 10, 1999 | 7.4 |
| 25 | Robert Moves Back | May 17, 1999 | 8.0 |
| 26 | How They Met | May 24, 1999 | 8.0 |
24 episodes • 1999Avg: 7.7
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boob Job | Sep 20, 1999 | 8.2 |
| 2 | The Can Opener | Sep 27, 1999 | 7.7 |
| 3 | You Bet | Oct 4, 1999 | 7.3 |
| 4 | Sex Talk | Oct 11, 1999 | 8.1 |
| 5 | The Will | Oct 18, 1999 | 7.2 |
| 6 | The Sister | Oct 25, 1999 | 6.9 |
| 7 | Cousin Gerard | Nov 8, 1999 | 7.8 |
| 8 | Debra's Workout | Nov 15, 1999 | 7.8 |
| 9 | No Thanks | Nov 22, 1999 | 7.3 |
| 10 | Left Back | Nov 29, 1999 | 7.4 |
| 11 | The Christmas Picture | Dec 13, 1999 | 7.8 |
| 12 | What's with Robert? | Jan 10, 2000 | 7.5 |
| 13 | Bully on the Bus | Jan 17, 2000 | 7.5 |
| 14 | Prodigal Son | Jan 31, 2000 | 7.5 |
| 15 | Robert's Rodeo | Feb 7, 2000 | 8.0 |
| 16 | The Tenth Anniversary | Feb 14, 2000 | 8.0 |
| 17 | Hackidu | Feb 21, 2000 | 7.7 |
| 18 | Debra Makes Something Good | Feb 28, 2000 | 8.3 |
| 19 | Marie and Frank's New Friends | Mar 20, 2000 | 7.8 |
| 20 | Alone Time | Apr 17, 2000 | 7.7 |
| 21 | Someone's Cranky | May 1, 2000 | 7.8 |
| 22 | Bad Moon Rising | May 8, 2000 | 8.5 |
| 23 | Confronting the Attacker | May 15, 2000 | 7.8 |
| 24 | Robert's Divorce | May 22, 2000 | 7.8 |
25 episodes • 2000Avg: 7.9
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Italy (1) | Oct 2, 2000 | 8.3 |
| 2 | Italy (2) | Oct 2, 2000 | 7.8 |
| 3 | The Wallpaper | Oct 9, 2000 | 8.3 |
| 4 | Meant to Be | Oct 16, 2000 | 7.8 |
| 5 | Pet Cemetery | Oct 23, 2000 | 7.4 |
| 6 | The Author | Oct 30, 2000 | 7.6 |
| 7 | The Walk to the Door | Nov 6, 2000 | 7.6 |
| 8 | Young Girl | Nov 13, 2000 | 8.0 |
| 9 | Fighting In-Laws | Nov 20, 2000 | 8.2 |
| 10 | The Sneeze | Nov 27, 2000 | 7.8 |
| 11 | Christmas Present | Dec 11, 2000 | 7.8 |
| 12 | What Good Are You? | Jan 8, 2001 | 8.0 |
| 13 | Super Bowl | Jan 29, 2001 | 7.6 |
| 14 | Ray's Journal | Feb 5, 2001 | 8.2 |
| 15 | Silent Partners | Feb 12, 2001 | 7.8 |
| 16 | Fairies | Feb 19, 2001 | 7.6 |
| 17 | Stefania Arrives | Feb 26, 2001 | 8.2 |
| 18 | Humm Vac | Mar 19, 2001 | 8.3 |
| 19 | The Canister | Apr 9, 2001 | 8.3 |
| 20 | Net Worth | Apr 23, 2001 | 7.8 |
| 21 | Let's Fix Robert | Apr 30, 2001 | 8.0 |
| 22 | Say Uncle | May 7, 2001 | 7.6 |
| 23 | Separation | May 14, 2001 | 7.8 |
| 24 | Frank Paints the House | May 21, 2001 | 8.2 |
| 25 | Ally's Birth | May 21, 2001 | 8.0 |
24 episodes • 2001Avg: 8.1Golden Era
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Angry Family | Sep 24, 2001 | 8.4 |
| 2 | No Roll! | Oct 1, 2001 | 7.8 |
| 3 | Odd Man Out | Oct 8, 2001 | 7.6 |
| 4 | Ray's Ring | Oct 15, 2001 | 8.4 |
| 5 | Marie's Sculpture | Oct 22, 2001 | 7.6 |
| 6 | Frank Goes Downstairs | Oct 29, 2001 | 7.8 |
| 7 | Jealous Robert | Nov 5, 2001 | 8.0 |
| 8 | It's Supposed to Be Fun | Nov 12, 2001 | 8.0 |
| 9 | Older Women | Nov 19, 2001 | 8.2 |
| 10 | Raybert | Nov 26, 2001 | 8.2 |
| 11 | The Kicker | Dec 10, 2001 | 8.0 |
| 12 | Season's Greetings | Dec 17, 2001 | 8.0 |
| 13 | Tissues | Jan 7, 2002 | 8.2 |
| 14 | Snow Day | Jan 14, 2002 | 8.2 |
| 15 | Cookies | Jan 28, 2002 | 8.4 |
| 16 | Lucky Suit | Feb 4, 2002 | 8.4 |
| 17 | The Skit | Feb 25, 2002 | 8.6 |
| 18 | The Breakup Tape | Mar 4, 2002 | 8.0 |
| 19 | Talk to Your Daughter | Mar 18, 2002 | 8.0 |
| 20 | A Vote for Debra | Mar 25, 2002 | 8.0 |
| 21 | Call Me Mom | Apr 29, 2002 | 8.0 |
| 22 | Mother's Day (1) | May 6, 2002 | 7.8 |
| 23 | The Bigger Person (2) | May 13, 2002 | 8.0 |
| 24 | The First Time (3) | May 20, 2002 | 8.2 |
25 episodes • 2002Avg: 8.1Golden Era
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Cult (4) | Sep 23, 2002 | 8.5 |
| 2 | Counseling | Sep 23, 2002 | 8.0 |
| 3 | Homework | Sep 30, 2002 | 8.0 |
| 4 | Pet the Bunny | Oct 7, 2002 | 7.8 |
| 5 | Who Am I? | Oct 14, 2002 | 8.0 |
| 6 | Robert Needs Money | Oct 21, 2002 | 7.8 |
| 7 | The Sigh | Nov 4, 2002 | 8.0 |
| 8 | The Annoying Kid | Nov 11, 2002 | 8.2 |
| 9 | She's the One | Nov 18, 2002 | 8.8 |
| 10 | Marie's Vision | Nov 25, 2002 | 8.2 |
| 11 | The Thought That Counts | Dec 9, 2002 | 8.2 |
| 12 | Grandpa Steals | Jan 6, 2003 | 7.8 |
| 13 | Somebody Hates Raymond | Jan 27, 2003 | 7.8 |
| 14 | Just a Formality | Feb 3, 2003 | 8.2 |
| 15 | The Disciplinarian | Feb 10, 2003 | 7.8 |
| 16 | Sweet Charity | Feb 17, 2003 | 8.3 |
| 17 | Meeting the Parents | Feb 24, 2003 | 8.2 |
| 18 | The Plan | Mar 10, 2003 | 8.0 |
| 19 | Sleepover at Peggy's | Mar 31, 2003 | 8.5 |
| 20 | Who's Next | Apr 14, 2003 | 8.2 |
| 21 | The Shower | Apr 28, 2003 | 8.2 |
| 22 | Baggage | May 5, 2003 | 8.7 |
| 23 | The Bachelor Party | May 12, 2003 | 8.0 |
| 24 | Robert's Wedding (1) | May 19, 2003 | 8.3 |
| 25 | Robert's Wedding (2) | May 19, 2003 | 8.0 |
23 episodes • 2003Avg: 8.0
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fun with Debra | Sep 22, 2003 | 7.8 |
| 2 | Thank You Notes | Sep 29, 2003 | 8.5 |
| 3 | Home from School | Oct 6, 2003 | 8.0 |
| 4 | Misery Loves Company | Oct 13, 2003 | 8.2 |
| 5 | The Contractor | Oct 20, 2003 | 7.8 |
| 6 | Peter on the Couch | Nov 3, 2003 | 7.8 |
| 7 | Liars | Nov 10, 2003 | 8.2 |
| 8 | The Surprise Party | Nov 17, 2003 | 7.6 |
| 9 | The Bird | Nov 24, 2003 | 8.4 |
| 10 | Jazz Records | Dec 15, 2003 | 8.0 |
| 11 | Debra at the Lodge | Jan 5, 2004 | 8.0 |
| 12 | Slave | Jan 12, 2004 | 7.8 |
| 13 | Whose Side Are You On? | Feb 2, 2004 | 8.0 |
| 14 | Lateness | Feb 9, 2004 | 8.0 |
| 15 | Party Dress | Feb 16, 2004 | 7.7 |
| 16 | Security | Feb 23, 2004 | 8.2 |
| 17 | The Ingrate | Mar 1, 2004 | 8.2 |
| 18 | Crazy Chin | Mar 22, 2004 | 8.0 |
| 19 | The Nice Talk | Apr 19, 2004 | 8.2 |
| 20 | Blabbermouths | May 3, 2004 | 8.0 |
| 21 | The Model | May 10, 2004 | 8.2 |
| 22 | The Mentor | May 17, 2004 | 8.0 |
| 23 | Golf for It | May 24, 2004 | 8.0 |
16 episodes • 2004Avg: 8.1
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Home | Sep 20, 2004 | 8.2 |
| 2 | Not So Fast | Sep 27, 2004 | 8.5 |
| 3 | Angry Sex | Oct 4, 2004 | 8.2 |
| 4 | P.T. & A | Oct 11, 2004 | 8.2 |
| 5 | Ally's F | Oct 18, 2004 | 7.8 |
| 6 | Boys' Therapy | Nov 15, 2004 | 8.2 |
| 7 | Debra's Parents | Nov 22, 2004 | 8.0 |
| 8 | A Job for Robert | Nov 29, 2004 | 8.2 |
| 9 | A Date for Peter | Jan 3, 2005 | 8.2 |
| 10 | Favors | Jan 17, 2005 | 7.8 |
| 11 | The Faux Pas | Feb 7, 2005 | 8.2 |
| 12 | Tasteless Frank | Feb 14, 2005 | 8.2 |
| 13 | Sister-in-Law | Apr 18, 2005 | 8.0 |
| 14 | The Power of No | May 2, 2005 | 8.1 |
| 15 | Pat's Secret | May 9, 2005 | 8.6 |
| 16 | The Finale | May 16, 2005 | 7.8 |
