‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ Bucked Tradition With Its Subdued Finale

Everybody Loves Raymond had a rather impressive run. The show, which focused on the inner workings of the Barone family, managed to carve out its own niche, despite having stiff competition. Premiering in September 1996, the show competed against the likes of FriendsMad About YouSeinfeld, and Friends in the comedy genre. The series still managed to amass fans because it was different from the other comedies on TV at the time. The series finale is what really set the show apart, though. The Everybody Loves Raymond finale was subdued and simple, unlike the more grandiose finales that seem traditional for long-running series. 

The cast of 'Everybody Loves Raymond' sits around the Barone family's table during the series finale
The cast of ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ | Richard Cartwright/CBS Photo Archive/Getty Images

How did the series end? 

Everybody Loves Raymond ended its nine-season run in May 2005. When the series began, Ray and Debra were the parents of twin toddler boys and a Kindergarten-aged daughter. By the time the series ended, Ally was a teen, and Michael and Jeffrey were entering their pre-teen years. Aside from the children aging, not much had changed for Ray and Debra. 

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