March 28, 2002

RAY AND DEBRA AGREE TO CALL THEIR RESPECTIVE MOTHERS-IN-LAW "MOM," ON "EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND," APRIL 29

Katherine Helmond Reprises the Role of Lois, Debra's Mother

"Call Me Mom" -- When Ray finally feels comfortable enough to call Debra's mother "mom," he wants Debra to reciprocate and start calling Marie "mom," on EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND, Monday, April 29 (9:00-9:30 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Ken Shapiro directed the episode from a script by George B. White III and Joe Rubin.

Katherine Helmond returns as Lois, Debra's mom.

After initially giving Ray a hard time about it, Debra rises to the challenge and heads across the street to try out her new "motherly" salutation on Marie.... But, when Debra finally gets the words out, she is completely stunned at Marie's reaction.

Ray Barone Ray Romano
Debra Barone Patricia Heaton
Marie Barone Doris Roberts
Frank Barone Peter Boyle
Robert Barone Brad Garrett
Ally Barone Madylin Sweeten
Twins Sullivan and Sawyer Sweeten
Lois Katherine Helmond

RATING: To Be Announced

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