After 30 years, the cast of "Everybody Loves Raymond" return to celebrate the classic sitcom

Reel Perspectives

November 24, 2025

CBS

It's been 30 years since CBS' hit comedy series Everybody Loves Raymond aired, and now CBS is celebrating the classic sitcom with a 30th-anniversary special premiering tonight at 8 PM EST, exclusively on CBS.

Created by Philip Rosenthal and led by Ray Romano, who starred as dry-humored Raymond "Ray" Barone, a sportswriter for Newsday living with his family on Long Island, the critically acclaimed and Emmy award-winning series first premiered in September 1996 before taking its final bow in May 2005 after nine seasons and 210 episodes. Throughout its run, the series racked up 15 Primetime Emmy Awards, including wins for Best Supporting Actor and Actress, Outstanding Comedy Series, and Outstanding Lead Actor and Actress.

With plenty of laughs, the series opted for dry humor, taking a satirical approach to marriage and family relationships, making it a staple of comedy and turning Romano into a household name.

The 90-minute special, produced by Fulwell Entertainment and hosted by Ray Romano and Phil Rosenthal, will feature candid conversations with castmates Brad Garrett, Patricia Heaton, Monica Horan, Madylin Sweeten, and Sullivan Sweeten, as well as never-before-seen outtakes and commentary from the cast on how they became one of America's most beloved families. The special will also include a moving tribute to Doris Roberts and Peter Boyle, whose unforgettable portrayals of Marie and Frank Barone made them fan favorites and the emotional anchors of the series. Cast, crew, and special guests will share heartfelt reflections on how this dynamic duo redefined the roles of interfering mother-in-law and couch-potato dad into lovable pillars of the Barone family.

Don't miss Everybody Loves Raymond:30th Anniversary Reunion airing on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.

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Check out the exclusive sneak peek below!