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| The family sitting around the table in "Mia Famiglia" | |
| Season | 2 |
| Episode | 14 |
| Air Date | January 12, 1998 (USA) September 29, 2004 (Canada) |
| Cast | Ray Romano Patricia Heaton Brad Garrett Doris Roberts Peter Boyle Madylin Sweeten Sawyer Sweeten Sullivan Sweeten Argentina Brunetti Stella Farentino Mike Batay Phil Leeds |
| Director(s) | Brian K. Roberts |
| Writer(s) | Ellen Sandler Cindy Chupack |
| Preceded by | Civil War |
| Followed by | Marie's Meatballs |
Mia Famiglia is the 14th episode of Season 2, and is episode 36 of the full 210 episodes for the entire series. In this episode, the Barones get a surprise visit from a family member. But as it turns out, she isn't exactly who they thought she was.
Episode Information[]
- Episode Title: Mia Famiglia
- Episode Number: Season 2, Episode 14 (#36 of 210)
- Air Date: January 12, 1998
- Episode description (from DVD): "Ray and Ally track down their oldest living relative."
- Cast:
- Ray Romano as Ray
- Patricia Heaton as Debra
- Brad Garrett as Robert
- Doris Roberts as Marie
- Peter Boyle as Frank
- Madylin Sweeten as Ally
- Sawyer Sweeten as Geoffrey
- Sullivan Sweeten as Michael
- Guest Stars:
- Crew:
- Brian K. Roberts - Director
- Ellen Sandler - Writer
- Cindy Chupack - Writer
- Preceded by: "Civil War"
- Followed by: "Marie's Meatballs"
Synopsis[]
For school, Ally has to do a report on her oldest living relative. Frank mentions that there's still some of his family left in Italy. So, using his resources, Ray tracks down Sarina in Sicily and they send her a letter.
Three weeks later, Sarina arrives at their door.
Together, the whole family has a great time with Sarina visiting. Everyone's happy, until they find out that Sarina isn't actually related to them.
Running Gags[]
- Frank's catchphrase "Holy crap" is spoken, but not by him. Sarina is the one who says it.
- Uncle Mel mentions, as he always does, that even though he's not married, he's not gay either.
Trivia[]
- This is only one of the very few times that Frank's father (Ray and Robert's grandfather) is mentioned.
- Ray mentions his "Sportswriter of the Year" Award, but it's unclear whether or not he's referring to the award he received in the Season 1 episode "Recovering Pessimist".
Production Notes[]
- In today's reruns, Guest Star Stella Farentino is incorrectly credited as Stella Farentiino.
- Property Master Rhonda Schenider's credit in original airings gets stretched.
Quotes[]
- Uncle Mel: "And just because I was never married doesn't mean I'm gay."
External links[]
| Season 2 Episodes |
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Ray's on TV • Father Knows Least • Brother • Mozart • Golf • Anniversary • Working Late Again • The Children's Book • The Gift • High School • The Letter • All I Want for Christmas • Mia Famiglia • Marie's Meatballs • The Checkbook • The Ride-Along • The Family Bed • Good Girls • T-Ball • Traffic School • Six Feet Under • The Wedding: Part 1 • The Wedding: Part 2 |