These 10 episodes from Everybody Loves Raymond will leave you rolling on the floor laughing

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Everybody Loves Raymond (Image via CBS)
Everybody Loves Raymond (Image via CBS)

When you ask people which sitcom still feels real after all these years, a lot of them say Everybody Loves Raymond. The show ran for nine seasons and keeps pulling in new fans because it shows family life the way it really is. You sit down to watch and you spot your own family in those small arguments and side comments. Ray tries to dodge chores while Debra gives him that look that says she sees right through him. Marie pops in with her soft insults that never feel soft.

Some episodes work even better when you watch them again. A fight over a suitcase or who should clean up turns into a full-blown standoff that feels too familiar. The writers never needed wild plot twists to make people laugh. They trusted everyday family drama to do the job.

Old fans and new ones both know which episodes make them laugh so hard they have to pause. These are the stories that prove any family can drive you nuts, but they can also keep you laughing. If you want to remember what made Everybody Loves Raymond so sharp, get ready for ten episodes that remind you that your own living room might not be so different.


These 10 episodes from Everybody Loves Raymond will leave you rolling on the floor laughing

1) Robert’s Wedding — Season 7, Episode 24

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Everybody Loves Raymond (Image via CBS)

Robert’s Wedding shows the Barone family in rare form when Robert finally marries Amy. He panics and hides in the bathroom because he thinks the day will blow up. Peter forgets the priest, so everyone waits while tensions get worse. The delay makes Robert more nervous and shows how his self-doubt never really leaves.

When he dances with Amy to Elvis, the whole mess fades and you see why the show cares about real family chaos that somehow lands sweetly. The wedding dance proves how these oddball moments became Raymond gold.


2) Baggage — Season 7, Episode 22

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Everybody Loves Raymond (Image via CBS)

Baggage hits home for any couple who has fought over dumb chores. Ray dumps his suitcase by the stairs after a trip and refuses to move it. Debra sees it as proof he expects her to pick up after him. Weeks pass and neither budges, so Marie steps in to meddle.

The small fight shows their pride and the petty way couples hold their ground. Fans still point to this episode because it feels too real. Everyone has argued about something small that turns huge for no reason.


3) Cookies — Season 6, Episode 15

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Everybody Loves Raymond (Image via CBS)

Cookies gives Ray a rare chance to stand up for Ally. Her Girl Scout leader Peggy controls the cookie stand turf, and Ray tries to outsmart her. He fails so badly that Peggy tackles him in public. Debra shows up to drag him off the ground.

It’s embarrassing for Ray and reminds viewers how soft he really is. This is one of the best kid-centered stories that still keeps the parents ridiculous too. It’s the perfect look at how Raymond can flip an innocent bake sale into slapstick.


4) Italy — Season 5, Episode 1

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Everybody Loves Raymond (Image via CBS)

Italy proves a vacation with the Barones will never feel calm. The whole family goes to a small Italian village to meet relatives. Everyone loves it except Ray, who complains about cold showers and strange toilets. Debra thrives because she feels seen and loved by strangers, while Ray sulks.

The episode points out how Ray takes home for granted and shows him he might become Frank if he doesn’t relax. Filming in real Italian streets gave the show a warm feel that sticks out.


5) The Can Opener — Season 4, Episode 2

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Everybody Loves Raymond (Image via CBS)

The Can Opener takes one fight and shows it two ways. Ray tries to make tuna but breaks the new opener. Debra sees him as lazy and childish. Ray remembers himself as calm and funny about the mess. The split version shows how couples see the same thing so differently.

It feels relatable because every married pair has that one fight they both swear they remember right. It stays funny because it sticks to daily life. The can opener mess proves Raymond never needed big gags.


6) Debra Makes Something Good — Season 4, Episode 18

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Everybody Loves Raymond (Image via CBS)

Debra Makes Something Good finally lets Debra shine in the kitchen, which sends Marie into a meltdown. Debra cooks a braciole that everyone praises, which hits Marie’s ego hard. She tries to sabotage Debra’s next dinner by telling her the recipe is wrong.

This episode underlines how Marie hates losing control of her role as the family’s cook. It shows how Debra fights back in small but sharp ways. Viewers love this one because Marie losing her grip is always comedy gold.


7) The Angry Family — Season 6, Episode 1

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Everybody Loves Raymond (Image via CBS)

The Angry Family shows Michael’s school reading project where he wrote a story called “The Angry Family.” The plot has no filter and calls out the screaming matches he hears at home. When the Barones show up at the PTA meeting, they can’t agree on who fights the most.

It’s a brutal mirror for Ray and Debra, who try to spin it. The story clicks because it proves kids catch more than parents think. This moment sticks because it’s funny but also very honest.


8) Marie’s Sculpture — Season 6, Episode 5

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Everybody Loves Raymond (Image via CBS)

Marie’s Sculpture finds Marie in an art class. She makes a sculpture that looks like female anatomy, though she swears it’s just abstract. The family tries not to laugh, but Robert cracks first. Ray and Debra can’t hide their discomfort.

This bit shows how Marie’s clueless side always wins out. She thinks she’s classy but in reality, she brings awkward chaos. The statue becomes a punchline that fans never forget. It’s an example of how Raymond turned a weird moment into a classic.


9) Ping Pong — Season 3, Episode 13

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Everybody Loves Raymond (Image via CBS)

Ping Pong digs up Ray’s old shame. Frank used to beat him at ping pong every time. Ray wants one win to feel like a real man. He trains with Robert, but Frank still destroys him at the table. The match drips with insults and old father-son grudges.

Ray learns nothing changes fast. The basement showdown reminds people that Frank always stays one step ahead when it counts. Fans love it because it feels like every dad-and-son clash rolled into one petty game.


10) She’s the One — Season 7, Episode 9

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Everybody Loves Raymond (Image via CBS)

She’s the One has Robert think he’s found the dream girl. She’s sweet and loves him, but her entire house is filled with frog stuff. He tries to look past it, but the frogs get weirder and bigger. The family pushes him to see she might not be “the one” after all.

The frog twist lands because it feels just off enough to be real. Everyone knows that person who has a dealbreaker that can’t be ignored. The frog lady lives on as one of the oddest side stories.


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Edited by Deebakar