Everybody Still Loves Raymond: CBS Sets Part 2 Premiere Date for the Reunion Fans Can’t Get Enough Of
- Je-Ree
- 6 minutes ago
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Just when you thought CBS was done milking the nostalgia cow, Everybody Loves Raymond is back for seconds and honestly, we’re not complaining. Fresh off the success of its 30th anniversary reunion special, CBS has officially announced Part 2 of Everybody Loves Raymond: The Reunion, giving fans another helping of Barone family dysfunction, behind-the-scenes stories, and Ray Romano’s self-deprecating charm.
Set to premiere Monday, December 22 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, the second installment continues the celebration of one of television’s most enduring sitcoms. In a TV landscape obsessed with reboots, revivals, and “reimaginings,” Raymond stands out by doing the unthinkable: looking back without trying to pretend it needs to move forward.
The first reunion special proved there’s still plenty of love for the Emmy-winning series that ran from 1996 to 2005 and turned everyday marital irritation into appointment television. Hosted once again by Ray Romano and series creator Phil Rosenthal, Part 2 promises more candid conversations, deeper dives into iconic episodes, and additional stories from the cast and creative team that somehow didn’t make the already-packed first special.
CBS is being characteristically tight-lipped about specific surprises, but the expectation is clear: more laughs, more nostalgia, and probably at least one moment where everyone collectively wonders how Frank and Marie Barone ever passed a health inspection. The special will also stream on Paramount+, making it easily accessible for longtime fans and curious newcomers who discovered Raymond via syndication marathons.
What makes this reunion work and why Part 2 feels justified rather than indulgent is its refusal to oversell itself. There’s no talk of a reboot, no awkward table read of “where are they now?” scenes. Instead, the focus remains on why Everybody Loves Raymond worked so well in the first place: sharp writing, impeccable timing, and a cast that understood comedy often comes from the smallest, pettiest family grievances.
As CBS continues to mine its classic sitcom vault, this reunion feels less like corporate nostalgia bait and more like a genuine victory lap for a show that still holds up remarkably well. Whether you grew up watching Debra and Ray argue over household chores or you’re rediscovering the series for the first time, Part 2 is shaping up to be another satisfying reminder of why everybody really did love Raymond.
And judging by the demand? They still do.