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The Children's Book

The Children's Book

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Sick of reading Ally the same stories night after night, Debra decides to try her hand at writing a children's book.

Series Synopsis

Ray Barone is a successful sportswriter living on Long Island with his wife Debra, daughter Ally, and twin sons, Geoffrey and Michael. That's the good news. The bad news? Ray's meddling parents, Frank and Marie, live directly across the street and embrace the motto "Su casa es mi casa," infiltrating their son's home to an extent unparalleled in television history.

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Season
2
Episode
8
Series Rating
6.8/10
Total Seasons
9

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