“Everybody Loves Raymond: 30th Anniversary Reunion” averaged 6.32 million viewers on Nov. 24, making it the most-watched primetime entertainment special so far this TV season. Taking advantage of strong interest in the reunion, CBS will air an encore of the special on Nov. 28.
According to Nielsen ratings, “Everybody Loves Raymond: 30th Anniversary Reunion” was the most-watched special on CBS since the 77th Emmy Awards in September (7.59 million). The special’s live+same day ratings were higher than any primetime non-sports program this season except for “60 Minutes,” “Tracker,” “Dancing With the Stars” and “Matlock.”
Also, among other tribute specials on CBS in recent years, it was up 56% vs. “Newhart: Legacy of Laugher” (4.05 million on July 22, 2024) and up 108% vs. “Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic” (3.04 million on Dec. 21, 2023.)
The 90-minute special hosted by Ray Romano and Phil Rosenthal offered a look back into the production of “Everybody Loves Raymond.” Brad Garrett, Patricia Heaton, Madylin Sweeten, Monica Horan and more were featured throughout the special, where they shared exclusive behind the scenes stories and fun facts in celebration of 30 years of the series.
“Everybody Loves Raymond” premiered on CBS in 1996 and ran for nine seasons until 2005.
FIRST LOOKS
The HBO Original documentary “Music Box: Wizkid: Long Live Lagos” will debut Dec. 11 on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max.
“Music Box: Wizkid: Long Live Lagos” follows “how art and music have the power to shift global perception and awareness through the story of Nigerian superstar Wizkid as he prepares for his groundbreaking performance at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England. One of the most commercially successful African musicians of all time, Wizkid’s talent and authenticity transcends borders and brings African music to the world stage, challenging the stereotypes in Western media and reclaiming African identity.”
Femi Anikulapo-Kuti, Jada Pollock, Julie Adenuga, Seni Saraki, Sunday Are, Starboy, Karen Binns and Tops star in the documentary.
Watch the trailer for “Music Box: Wizkid: Long Live Lagos” below:
DATES
+Life’s “HIV Unwrapped World AIDS Day” special, hosted by journalist Karl Schmid, will premiere on Hulu on Nov. 30.
The special will highlight the program’s initiative to blend science, fashion and storytelling to spotlight HIV awareness at New York Fashion Week 2025. Through runway moments, behind-the-scenes access and intimate personal stories, the special highlights “how creativity can dismantle stigma, bridge generations and reimagine advocacy for the modern era.”
Models and special guests included Javier Muñoz (activist and actor, “Hamilton”), Demetre Daskalakis (Former director of CDC’s Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases), Mary Gibson (singer), Art Bezrukavenko (content creator), Mila Jam (singer), John Friia (host, “Taxi TV”), Jay Valle (NBC Out), Lionel Moise (ABC News), Mark Mackillop (“Broadway Bares”) and more.
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“Un Abogado en Nueva York” (A Lawyer in New York), the legal microdrama created by immigration attorney Aníbal Romero, returns for its second season on Nov. 26.
The six-episode anthology legal microdrama will debut free on YouTube with new episodes premiering monthly.
According to the official synopsis, the series “continues Romero’s vision of transforming real-life legal dramas into gripping, character-driven storytelling that merges authenticity with cinematic craft. Season 2 deepens its cross-cultural scope by uniting international creators and top Hollywood talent.”
PROGRAMMING
“Def Comedy Jam” has officially found a new home on Revolt, with the show’s library of episodes airing weeknights at 11 p.m. ET on the network.
With its arrival on Revolt, “Def Comedy Jam” will bring its archive of landmark performances from Bernie Mac, Dave Chappelle, Chris Rock, Kevin Hart and other comedians who began their careers on the show.
“’Def Comedy Jam’ opened the door for so many of us, and forever changed the landscape of the genre. It gave Black comedians the space to tell our stories and jokes exactly the way we wanted,” Cedric The Entertainer said in a statement. “Seeing the show come back to life on Revolt proves that the foundation we built is still inspiring audiences today.”