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Everybody Loves Raymond S8E8 — The Surprise Party
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Everybody Loves Raymond•Season 8•Episode 8

The Surprise Party

7.2/10 · 483 votesNov 17, 200322 min

Ranked #22 of 23 in Season 8•−0.5 vs season avg

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After Debra's mother suggests throwing Debra an old-fashioned English tea party, Ray reluctantly agrees after she promises to do all the work. When Debra realizes Ray is planning something for her birthday, she suggests changing the theme to a Chinese banquet.

Directed byJerry Zaks
Written byLew Schneider
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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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Lew Schneider

Lew Schneider

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Jerry Zaks

Jerry Zaks

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Holli Gailen

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Episode Summary

"The Surprise Party" is episode 8 of Everybody Loves Raymond season 8. It scored 7.2/10 from 483 votes, ranking #22 of 23 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Jerry Zaks and written by Lew Schneider, it aired on November 17, 2003.

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