Everybody Loves Raymond

The Barones reminisce about the more peaceful times they experienced while living in their first apartment together. They also recall the chain of events that caused them to relocate to the house, directly opposite Ray's meddlesome parents, in the same street.

"Why Are We Here?" is a television programme presented in an episode format. The series title suggests a focus on the characters’ motivations and circumstances, and this particular installment follows the familiar structure of an episode, delivering its narrative in a self‑contained segment. In this episode the Barones take a moment to look back on a calmer period of their lives, recalling the relative tranquillity they enjoyed while living in their first flat. Their reflections paint a picture of quieter days, when the pressures of later events had not yet intruded, and the atmosphere of that original home feels markedly more peaceful than what they now experience. The conversation then turns to the reasons behind their current address, situated directly opposite Ray’s over‑involved parents. The Barones piece together the chain of events that led them to settle across the road from this meddlesome family, recalling the circumstances and choices that brought them to this particular neighbourhood. These memories serve to juxtapose the serenity of their early domestic life with the present reality of sharing a street with Ray’s intrusive relatives. By contrasting the past’s calm with the present’s complications, the episode underscores how past decisions continue to shape the Barones’ everyday environment.