Everybody Loves Raymond: cast reunite for 30-year special with no reboot planned

The cast of Everybody Loves Raymond has reunited to mark the sitcom’s 30-year anniversary, coming together for a special that looks back on the show’s legacy, behind-the-scenes stories and lasting impact. Despite renewed interest in revivals, the creative team has confirmed that a full reboot is not in development.

Ray Romano, Patricia Heaton, Brad Garrett and Monica Horan were among the familiar faces who appeared in the anniversary special, alongside members of the extended cast. The reunion revisits key moments from the series and reflects on how the show became one of the most recognisable family sitcoms of its time.

The special also honours late cast members Doris Roberts and Peter Boyle, whose portrayals of Ray’s parents, Marie and Frank, helped define the heart of the show. Their absence was acknowledged through tribute footage and reflections shared by fellow cast members.

While many classic series have returned in recent years, the creators of Everybody Loves Raymond have made it clear that this sitcom will not follow that path. Both Romano and executive producer Phil Rosenthal have said that the story was completed the way it was meant to be, and that recreating it without its full original cast would change its spirit.

The show is still aired and streamed around the world, introducing it to new audiences years after it ended. For the team, preserving that legacy matters more than reviving it simply to meet modern demand.

Everybody Loves Raymond ran for nine seasons between 1996 and 2005 and remains one of the most successful comedies of its era. Its humour, rooted in everyday life and complicated family dynamics, resonated across generations and cultures.

Three decades on, the reunion feels less like a relaunch and more like a reminder. Some stories are powerful because they ended when they should have, and because they have been allowed to remain exactly as they are.

Sometimes, the most respectful way to honour a show is to let it stay where it belongs.