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Everybody Loves Raymond S5E6 — The Author

7.6

Everybody Loves Raymond•Season 5•Episode 6

The Author

7.6/10 · 538 votesOct 30, 200022 min

Ranked #15 of 25 in Season 5•−0.2 vs season avg

The competition for attention between Ray and Robert reaches an all-time high with the brothers ending up in a fight. Ray's dreams of authoring a sports book get squashed when the publishing company takes a pass on it. To make matters worse, Robert receives the

Directed byAndy Ackerman

Written byMike Royce

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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

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Mike Royce

Writer

Andy Ackerman

Andy Ackerman

Director

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Episode Summary

"The Author" is episode 6 of Everybody Loves Raymond season 5. It scored 7.6/10 from 538 votes, ranking #15 of 25 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Andy Ackerman and written by Mike Royce, it aired on October 30, 2000.

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