Everybody Loves Raymond 30th Anniversary Reunion Part 2 Brings the Cast Back Together

For many of us, Everybody Loves Raymond was never just a sitcom. It was Monday night comfort. It was family arguments that felt a little too familiar. It was laughter echoing through living rooms in the late ’90s and early 2000s, when TV still brought everyone together. And now, three decades later, that feeling is back once again.

CBS has officially announced Everybody Loves Raymond: 30th Anniversary Reunion Part 2, a follow-up to the hugely successful first reunion that reminded fans why the Barone family still holds such a special place in television history. Airing December 22 on CBS and streaming on Paramount+, Part 2 promises even more moments that longtime viewers will instantly connect with.

Hosted once again by Ray Romano and series creator Phil Rosenthal, the special brings the cast back together on a recreated Barone living room set. Ray Romano, Patricia Heaton, Brad Garrett, Monica Horan, Madylin Sweeten, and Sullivan Sweeten reunite to share memories, laughter, and reflections on a show that captured real family life better than almost anything else on television.

What makes this second reunion especially meaningful is that it includes additional material that didn’t make it into the first special. There are new conversations, unseen behind-the-scenes stories, and heartfelt reflections that highlight how deeply the show’s legacy still resonates. There are also touching tributes to the late Peter Boyle and Doris Roberts, whose portrayals of Frank and Marie remain unforgettable.

Everybody Loves Raymond ran for nine seasons from 1996 to 2005 and earned 15 Emmy Awards, but its true success came from something harder to measure. It made audiences feel seen. The nagging, the bickering, the love beneath it all felt real. That’s why, even 30 years later, fans still feel like the Barones are family.

This reunion isn’t about reliving old jokes. It’s about honoring a shared memory across generations. It’s a reminder of a time when laughter was simple, families were loud, and TV felt like home.

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