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Everybody Loves Raymond S1E1 — Pilot

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Everybody Loves Raymond•Season 1•Episode 1

Pilot

7.3/10 · 1,086 votesSep 13, 199621 min

Ranked #16 of 22 in Season 1•−0.2 vs season avg

Debra is sick and tired of having Raymond's parents and brother show up unannounced. With her birthday coming up, they try avoiding having them over.

Directed byMichael Lembeck

Written byPhil Rosenthal

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Seasons9

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Cast8

Ray Romano

Ray Romano

Ray Barone

Patricia Heaton

Patricia Heaton

Debra Barone

Brad Garrett

Brad Garrett

Robert Barone

Madylin Sweeten

Madylin Sweeten

Ally Barone

Sawyer Sweeten

Sawyer Sweeten

Geoffrey Barone

Sullivan Sweeten

Sullivan Sweeten

Michael Barone

Doris Roberts

Doris Roberts

Marie Barone

Peter Boyle

Peter Boyle

Frank Barone

Crew8

Michael Lembeck

Michael Lembeck

Director

Phil Rosenthal

Phil Rosenthal

Writer

M

Mark J. Greenberg

Producer

M

Mark J. Greenberg

Unit Production Manager

M

Maureen Milmore

Associate Producer

M

Mikel Neiers

Director of Photography

F

Frank Mazzaro

Editor

D

Deborah Lakeman

Set Decoration

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Episode Summary

"Pilot" is episode 1 of Everybody Loves Raymond season 1. It scored 7.3/10 from 1,086 votes, ranking #16 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Michael Lembeck and written by Phil Rosenthal, it aired on September 13, 1996.

Next: E2 · I Love You Best of Season 1