Format

Television (DVD, VHS)

Title

Everybody Loves Raymond

Year of Release

(1996-2005) King World Productions

MPAA Rating

NR

Concepts

Couples and family counseling; family communication; families and schools; parenting; communication skills; families and society

Language

 English

Summary of Film or Television Series premise

“Ray Barone seemingly has it all. A wonderful wife, a beautiful family, a great job, a nice house on Long Island. There's only one problem. His obnoxious parents (who live across the street) and his jealous brother are always getting in the way.” (www.IMDB.com)

Description of Clip (if applicable) and length

Clip 1: Season 7, episode 2 (Counseling). At the beginning of the episode, Ray and Debra argue over his helping her with the housework. Dinner with friends exposes them to the possibility of couples counseling. [approx. 8 min.]

Clip 2: Season 7, episode X (title). Ray’s helping his daughter with her homework increases his anger about the amount of work she has. Debra encourages him to talk with the teacher.

Teaching Activities

          Discussion; guided observation

Audience

parents; professionals

Contributor

 

Links for Additional Information

Internet Movie Database: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0115167/

Official Show Webpage: http://www.everybodylovesray.com/

Entry date

October 27, 2006