It follows the show in filming the final episode, complete with interviews with cast, crew, and network executives and a behind-the-scenes look at the finale, as well as some comments about the series. In looking for a show-runner, Romano wanted somebody to share his tastes in humor, avoiding those who were into writing "devicey" material. When Frank gets a few anecdotes published in Reader's Digest, he submits his writing samples to Ray's editor, hoping to get his own column in the newspaper.

Sometimes he would have to come up with as many as fifteen names depending on how many takes were required. The situation escalates to competition and the Barone boys play for who will get to take care of mom after Frank passes away. When Debra starts feeling insecure about her cooking skills, Ray asks Marie to teach her how to make spaghetti and meatballs. Their three kid serve primarily as scenery, barely reacting to the constant bickering and crises that surround them. In this opening episode of the series, Debra wants a peaceful birthday with Ray, so he tells his parents and brother that there's no party: a lie with embarrassing consequences.

Raymond's character is loosely based on the real-life Romano, as he is the father of twin boys and a girl. Heaton was in the middle of getting-by doing babysitting work and clipping coupons when auditioning, making her very stressed.

There is also a paper sheet included to reduce the amount of wear and tear from taking the discs in and out of the booklet sleeves. Robert, a miserable gentle giant, jealous of his younger sibling's position as favorite son and also of the success his brother has achieved both professionally and personally, is Ray's biggest rival. For items that are dispatched using our standard service, we ask that you wait 14 days from the date of dispatch before reporting any items as undelivered.Deleted scenes are included for episodes "The Wallpaper", "Meant To Be", "The Author", "Fighting In-Laws", "Christmas Present", "Super Bowl", "Silent Partners", "Fairies", "Stefania Arrives", "The Canister", and "Separation". This season includes a lot of storylines about their relationship with several reprised roles from her parents and odd brother Peter played by Chris Elliott, and ends with a wedding that can only happen when your mother is Marie Barone.

In "High School", Debra drags Ray to his twentieth high school reunion and they both find out just what kind of "people" they were. The cast members were Ray Romano, Patricia Heaton, Brad Garrett, Doris Roberts, Peter Boyle, Madylin Sweeten, and Monica Horan.

Miller chose Heaton for the role of Debra for being "very focused, real, like Helen Hunt in Mad About You. Garrett compared acting in episodes of Raymond to the improvisational methods used by the cast in Seinfeld (1989–98). Aunt Alda and her sister Marie haven't spoken since Ray and Debra's wedding seven years ago, when Aunt Alda didn't like where she was seated. m), he is the tallest Barone, and has several quirks, the biggest being a nervous habit of touching food to his chin before eating it, once referred to as "crazy chin.