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Duration
30 minutes
Series Info
Season 3 Episode 13 of 26

Quick Summary

When Ray was twelve, he discovers that his father had deliberately let him win a table‑tennis match, a fact that haunts him. Angry at the deception, he now demands a rematch, firmly determined to secure a legitimate victory this time.

About This Program

Ping‑Pong is a television programme presented as a single episode, classed within the drama genre. The story is contained within one instalment, allowing the narrative to stay tight and focused on a specific incident involving its characters. The central plot follows Ray, who comes to realise that his father deliberately let him win a table‑tennis match when Ray was twelve. Confronted with this revelation, Ray confronts his dad and asks for a fresh contest, insisting on a chance to play on equal terms. The memory of that childhood match drives his insistence on a new, unbiased game. Determined not to repeat the past, Ray is intent on earning a win that reflects his own ability rather than his father’s covert assistance. He sees the upcoming contest as his opportunity to demonstrate his talent without interference, refusing any outcome that might be tainted by the earlier manipulation. His resolve is clear: he wants a legitimate triumph that he can claim entirely for himself. The episode builds its tension around the promised rematch, spotlighting Ray’s determination and the strain it places on the father‑son relationship. Through the simple backdrop of a table‑tennis match, the story highlights the conflict between familial loyalty and personal integrity, keeping the focus firmly on the characters’ interaction.

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Everybody Loves Raymond broadcasts on Channel 4 +1 at 9:40am, Friday, 6 February 2026. (Subtitles, repeat)

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Production Details

Runtime23 mins
DirectorWill Mackenzie

Cast & Crew

WM
AS
MS
Madylin Sweetenas Ally Barone
PH
Patricia Heatonas Debra Barone
RR
Ray Romanoas Ray Barone
SS
Sullivan Sweetenas Michael Barone
PB
Peter Boyleas Frank Barone
SS
Sawyer Sweetenas Geoffrey Barone
BG
Brad Garrettas Robert Barone
DR
Doris Robertsas Marie Barone