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Everybody Loves Raymond

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 10, age appropriate for kids over 13; suggested age 13.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Show finds humor in family conflict; teens and up.

Themes in this show include:   family relationships

Why We Rated This on for Ages 13 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Despite all the bickering that goes on in the Barone family, it's clear that there's a lot of love there, too.

What to watch out for

  • Role models:

    Some characters are intolerant and set in their ways (which is usually meant to be funny). Some characters put others down routinely, a situation that's played for laughs. Other jokes are more good-natured. Not much cast diversity; gender roles are pretty traditional.
  • Violence:

    People get angry and yell a lot, but they don't hit.
  • Sex:

    Sexual innuendo and jokes. Discussion of adult relationships (Ray does a fair amount of badgering Debra for sex), but only kissing is shown onscreen.
  • Language:

    One character likes to say "holy crap." "Damn" has been used as a positive remark. "Hell," "ass," and "bastard" are sometimes used.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Infrequent drinking by adults.

What Parents Need to Know

This review of Everybody Loves Raymond was written by Betsy Wallace

Parents need to know that this series focuses on adult relationships that are marked by conflict. The intimacy issues of married couples -- including (in)frequency of sex -- often take center stage, so parents watching with kids should gauge young viewers' readiness for the mature subject matter. Characters are affectionate but also frequently fight and express resentment.

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More on Everybody Loves Raymond

What’s the Story?

EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND is touted as a family sitcom; in this case, "family" refers to grown-up characters (and viewers). Stand-up comedian Ray Romano stars as sportswriter Ray Barone, and Patricia Heaton plays his wife, Debra. Their three kid serve primarily as scenery, barely reacting to the constant bickering and crises that surround them. Central to the comedy are Ray's opinionated and intrusive parents -- Frank (Peter Boyle) and Marie (Doris Roberts) -- and his brother, Robert (Brad Garrett), who all live just across the street. The extended family throw insults around as if they can't stand each other, but viewers seem to identify with the Barones, a family that fights as passionately as it loves.

Is It Any Good?

Episodes often insightfully focus on Ray's perceived shortcomings and missteps as a husband and father. But the series also uses stereotypes as a jumping-off point: self-involved career man who doesn't get enough action in the bedroom, frustrated housewife who doesn't get enough help with the cooking and cleaning, meddling mother-in-law who doesn't get enough respect. That said, 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.

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 5.0
    • My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    7 to 8+

    It's a really good show. Just a lot of cursing. I watched it when i was 7 and i LOVED it.

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 4.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    5 and up newer episode 13 up older

    great

  3. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in New Mexico
    I rate this title on for age 14 and give it 4.0
    • My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language

    Good show

    I really like this show, it makes me laugh every time it is on. :)

  4. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    The 2nd Best Show of All Time!

    This is in my top 5 for favorite tv shows! I love it so much! It is so funny! Ray Romano is my 2nd favorite actor ever, Jim Carrey is 1st! The only show that is better than this is Survivor.

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 5.0

    i love it :)

    One of my favourite shows :)

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