This Beloved Long Island Sitcom Family Just Proved It Still Has Paramount+ Wrapped Around Its Finger

Nostalgia has been running the show on streaming lately, and the 90s are getting most of the credit. CBR notes that Frasier, Full House and Friends have all posted strong showings on various charts in recent months. Now a beloved Long Island sitcom is adding to that pile, and it has been doing so for a remarkably long time.

The series in question debuted on CBS on September 13, 1996, and ran for 9 seasons before its finale on May 16, 2005. It won 15 Emmys and earned 69 nominations, and Ray Romano led the cast as sportswriter Ray Barone, with Patricia Heaton as his wife, Debra. The finale pulled in 32.9 million total viewers.

That show is ‘Everybody Loves Raymond,’ and it is still cracking the Paramount+ TV chart. In the latest rankings, it sits at No. 6, down 2 spots, after 793 days on the list. That kind of longevity is rare for any series, let alone one that ended more than 2 decades ago.

The neighborhood around it is telling. ‘Special Ops: Lioness’ holds No. 1 and ‘South Park’ sits at No. 2, while ‘MobLand’ takes No. 4. Right around ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ are other comfort-viewing staples, including ‘Criminal Minds’ at No. 7 and ‘NCIS’ at No. 8.

The show has also had bigger moments recently. CBR reported that it climbed to No. 3 among the most-watched TV shows in the United States on Paramount+ ahead of its anniversary, per FlixPatrol. Back in April, the sitcom rose 2 positions to No. 5 and stayed among the most-watched shows on the platform all week.

Collider recently framed its staying power in even bigger terms. The outlet said the series remains a regular in the streaming charts, even against modern competition like Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone universe. That is an impressive feat for a family sitcom, especially one that averaged 18 to 20 million weekly viewers at its peak in seasons 5 and 6.

Fans also got a treat late last year. A 30th anniversary reunion special aired on CBS on November 24, 2025, hosted by Romano and series creator Phil Rosenthal, and it streamed on Paramount+ afterward. Brad Garrett, Patricia Heaton and Monica Horan also appeared, giving longtime viewers a fresh reason to revisit the Barone family.

Part of the appeal is simply how easy the show is to sit down with. Ray seemingly has it all, from a wonderful wife to a nice house, but his obnoxious parents across the street and jealous brother keep getting in the way. That relatable mix of family chaos and dry humor clearly still plays to a wide audience.

For anyone looking to catch up or rewatch, options are plentiful. The full series is available on both Paramount+ and Peacock, with over 200 episodes to binge. It is also listed on Amazon Prime Video, among other services, so the Barones are easy to find whenever the mood strikes.