Question: Why does Hank call Pat "mother"?
Question: Does Ray ever stand up for Debra when his mother insults her?
Everybody Loves Raymond (1996)
2 questions in show generally
Starring: Ray Romano, Doris Roberts, Brad Garrett, Patricia Heaton
Genres: Comedy
Continuity mistake: When Robert is in Debra and Ray's kitchen, as they talk Debra holds a plate with a slice of meatloaf on it. When she finally places the plate on the table, the piece of meatloaf Ray eats is different.
Frank Barone: What in the holy name of crap are you talking about?
Trivia: Kevin James returns to the show that helped to give him his own show The King of Queens. Earlier in the evening, as part of CBS's "Shameless Crossover Monday" promotion, Ray, Robert and Frank appear in The King of Queens episode "Road Rayge".
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Answer: It's something which some more formal / conservative couples do, possibly just as a byproduct of having kids and using a consistent reference.