7.522 minSeason 9 • Episode 16
LatestRay fears getting his adenoids removed, but Debra convinces him to go through with the surgery. At the hospital, while Marie is in the bathroom, and everyone else in the waiting room, the nurse comes out and tells Debra that Ray isn't waking up from the anaesthesia.
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.
Acting
Doris Roberts and Peter Boyle—comedy royalty, no notes.
Writing
Phil Rosenthal mined his actual family chaos. Therapy bills paid off.
Creator
Phil Rosenthal
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The house exterior is actually in Pennsylvania, not Long Island. Lies!
Ray Romano's real brother is a cop named Robert. Phil Rosenthal's parents literally called constantly. Art imitated life until life sued for royalties.
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