Everybody Loves Raymond
The Surprise Party
Season 8, Episode 8 · Aired 2003-11-17
Synopsis
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 he change the theme to a Chinese banquet. Unfortunately, Lois has already started planning the tea party and now Ray must find a way to convince her to change her plans.
In the series
This episode is part of Everybody Loves Raymond (1996–2005) on CBS.
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Key cast
- Ray Romano as Ray Barone
- Patricia Heaton as Debra Barone
- Doris Roberts as Marie Barone
- Peter Boyle as Frank Barone
- Brad Garrett as Robert Barone