Quick Summary
For a school assignment on genealogy, Ally is required to interview her oldest living relative. To fulfil this, Ray lends a hand by locating Frank's long‑lost Aunt Sarina, the family member she needs to speak with in order to complete the project.
About This Program ✦
Mia Famiglia is a television programme that airs in a stand‑alone episode format. The show’s structure follows a single‑episode narrative rather than a serial storyline, and it fits within the broader genre of episodic programming. In this particular episode, the central character, Ally, is assigned a school project that requires her to interview her oldest living relative as part of a genealogy assignment. To fulfil the brief, she enlists the help of her friend Ray, who assists her in locating Frank’s long‑lost Aunt Sarina so that the interview can be carried out. The episode’s focus rests on the practical steps involved in tracing a family member who has been absent from the family’s recent history. Ray’s involvement highlights the collaborative effort needed to piece together the missing link, while Ally’s determination underscores the importance she places on completing the school task. Frank’s aunt, described as “long‑lost,” becomes the key figure whose story will complete Ally’s genealogical research. By the end of the episode, the narrative centres on the successful identification of Aunt Sarina and the impending interview, illustrating how a school project can prompt a deeper look into family connections. The story remains confined to the search for Sarina and the preparation for the interview, keeping the plot tightly bound to the original premise.
Everybody Loves Raymond broadcasts on Channel 4 +1 at 9:40am, Thursday, 29 January 2026. (Subtitles, repeat)


