Robert's Date Explained

Series:Everybody Loves Raymond
Season:3
Episode:15
Production:9815
Length:22 minutes
Director:Will Mackenzie
Photographer:Mike Berlin
Editor:Patricia Barnett
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Season Article:Everybody Loves Raymond (season 3)
Episode List:List of Everybody Loves Raymond episodes
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"Robert's Date" is the 15th episode of the third season of the American sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond (1996–2005). The episode aired on February 1, 1999 on CBS.

Reception

"Robert's Date" is one of Everybody Loves Raymond's most well-known episodes with viewers,[1] ranking number five in a March 2005 online poll ran by CBS of top Raymond episodes;[2] and is considered by some critics one of the best episodes of the entire series.[3] [4] [5] Randy Cordova of The Arizona Republic highlighted "Robert's Date" as an "episode you must see," reasoning that it had "lots of laughs, but also a thoughtful look at Robert's insecurity."[6] Garrett also admitted "Robert's Date" to be his favorite Raymond episode.[7] Summarized Screen Rant, "this episode is rife with plenty of hilariously awkward moments featuring Robert at his comedic best, and some humorous back-and-forth between Ray and his brother as he tries to subtly pass along Judy's message to 'cool it' with the act."[3] However, the publication also criticized the episode for its out-of-date use of stereotypes of African-Americans (particularly with Robert speaking Ebonics) and Italians.[8]

Awards

Will Mackenzie was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series for his work on "Robert's Date,"[9] while Patricia Bennett was nominated for an Eddie Award for Best Edited Half-Hour Series for Television for editing the episode.[10]

Home media

On May 3, 2005, all of the third season of Everybody Loves Raymond was released to DVD; the set not only features "Robert's Date," but also a blooper reel that includes outtakes of the episode.[11]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Rosenthal, Philip. Philip Rosenthal

    . Philip Rosenthal. September 25, 2007. You're Lucky You're Funny: How Life Becomes a Sitcom. 102. Penguin Books. 9781101043189 . January 26, 2020.

  2. News: Hughes. Mike. March 23, 2005. TV Best. Gannett News Service.
  3. Web site: Lagioia. Stephen. October 29, 2019. Top 10 Funniest Episodes Of Everybody Loves Raymond, Ranked. Screen Rant. January 25, 2020.
  4. News: Hunt. Chris. May 16, 2005. Television Review: 10 for the Road. The Oregonian. B01.
  5. News: 10 'Raymond' episodes to love and remember. The Star-Ledger. 7. Final. August 18, 2002.
  6. Web site: Cordova. Randy. May 23, 2014. 4 sitcoms to binge watch this summer. The Arizona Republic. January 26, 2020.
  7. Rice. Lynette. May 6, 2005. 'Raymond' stars: Their favorite episodes. Entertainment Weekly. January 26, 2020.
  8. Web site: Daley. Katerina. August 13, 2019. Everybody Loves Raymond: 10 Jokes That Have Already Aged Poorly. Screen Rant. January 26, 2020.
  9. Web site: The Leaders of the Pack. Los Angeles Times. July 23, 1999. January 4, 2020.
  10. Web site: McNary. Dave. January 16, 2000. Making the final cut. Variety. January 3, 2020.
  11. Web site: Robinson. Jeffrey. April 26, 2005. Everybody Loves Raymond – The Complete Third Season. DVDTalk. January 26, 2020.

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