[s16e16] Don't Fear The Roofer -

Lisa discovers that "Ray Magini" is an anagram for "imaginary".

"The Simpsons" Don't Fear the Roofer (TV Episode 2005) - IMDb

Lends his voice to the roofer, Ray. The episode even includes an ad-libbed meta-joke over the credits referencing Romano’s own show, Everybody Loves Raymond . [S16E16] Don't Fear the Roofer

The episode's tension builds as Homer's family and friends begin to suspect that Ray is merely a figment of his imagination. Key "clues" planted by the writers include:

Despite multiple encounters, including a trip to the "Builder’s Barn," no one—not even Bart—witnesses Ray in person. Lisa discovers that "Ray Magini" is an anagram

Makes a memorable appearance to provide "scientific" explanations for why Ray was invisible to others, including a localized black hole absorbing light between Bart and Ray. Fan Reception and Legacy

The Simpsons' Season 16, Episode 16, " Don't Fear the Roofer ," remains one of the most distinctive entries from the show's mid-teen seasons. Airing in 2005, it centers on Homer’s mental sanity after he befriends a contractor named Ray Magini (voiced by Ray Romano) whom no one else can see. The Mystery of Ray Magini The episode's tension builds as Homer's family and

Fans often highlight "Don't Fear the Roofer" as a standout of Season 16 for its creative, suspenseful writing. While some viewers found the family's treatment of Homer unusually harsh, others praised the episode’s original premise and the humorous, if convoluted, resolution.