August 17, 2004

DEBRA'S MOM CONVINCES RAY TO THROW HER DAUGHTER A SURPRISE BIRTHDAY PARTY, ON A REBROADCAST OF "EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND," MONDAY, AUG. 30

Katherine Helmond Guest Stars as Debra's Mother

"Surprise Party" -- Debra's mother convinces Ray to throw a surprise party for Debra's birthday, on a rebroadcast of EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND, Monday, Aug. 30 (9:00-9:30 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Jerry Zaks directed and wrote the episode. (Originally broadcast 11/17/03)

After Debra's mother, Lois (guest star Katherine Helmond), suggests throwing Debra an "old-fashioned English Tea Party," Ray reluctantly agrees after she promises to do all the work. Later, Debra realizes Ray is planning something for her birthday and 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.

Ray Barone Ray Romano
Debra Barone Patricia Heaton
Marie Barone Doris Roberts
Frank Barone Peter Boyle
Robert Barone Brad Garrett

Amy Barone      Monica Horan
Ally Barone     Madylin Sweeten

Michael/Geoffrey
Barone Sullivan and Sawyer Sweeten
Linda Maggie Wheeler

Waiter #1       Christopher Wood
Waiter #2       Michael Duddie

RATING: TVPG-L

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