Everybody Loves Raymond (TV Series) The Ball (1996) User Reviews

Keep Your Kids Happy

[MrBluenote · 9/10 · 11 March 2022]

Not spoiling anything here as in the summary you can see Ray has a fake Mickey Mantle autographed baseball that was given to him by his dad. How heartbreaking! His dad was just trying to keep his son happy.

Actually this is a very funny episode from Season 1. So far I'm through about a dozen episodes. So far "The Ball" and "Standard Deviation" have been the standout shows for me.

Shame I didn't see this series when it was airing about 25 years ago.

The Ball

[studioAT · 8/10 · 1 January 2022]

Every sitcom needs a few excellent episodes in its first year for it to become memorable, and this is one of those for 'ELR'.

It showed us that these aren't just cardboard cut out characters spouting jokes, there is depth behind them too, and the final scene shows that perfectly.

Lovely stuff.

Yet another reason to hate Debra

[ShooShooFontana · 9/10 · 1 March 2020]

So, let me get this straight... It's okay for a wife to yank her husband's hair? If Ray (or any husband) pulled their wife's hair we would be appalled and expect jail, divorce, a restraining order, or SOME form of revenge/justice. And her snapping her fingers at his head? Why is that abuse acceptable (and funny?) from her when it would be criminal if he did it? Not okay from either spouse.