In the year 1996:
Patricia Heaton starred in the movie Space Jam.
Jean Stapleton starred in the movie Michael.
Actress Christine Cavanaugh did voice work for the TV cartoon series "Dexter's Laboratory".
- September 13 - Everybody Loves Raymond premiered on American television. The first episode, "Pilot", aired on CBS.
- September 20 - Season 1, Episode 2 "I Love You" aired.
- September 27 - Season 1, Episode 3 "I Wish I Were Gus" aired.
- October 4 - Season 1, Episode 4 "Standard Deviation" aired.
- October 11 - Season 1, Episode 5 "Look Don't Touch" aired.
- October 18 - Season 1, Episode 6 "Frank, the Writer" aired.
- October 28 - Season 1, Episode 7 "Your Place or Mine?" aired.
- November 1 - Season 1, Episode 8 "In-Laws" aired.
- November 8 - Season 1, Episode 9 "Win, Lose or Draw" aired.
- November 22 - Season 1, Episode 10 "Turkey or Fish" aired.
- December 13 - Season 1, Episode 11 "Captain Nemo" aired.
- December 20 - Season 1, Episode 12 "The Ball" aired.