Raven's Home
Raven's Home is an American family sitcom television series developed by Jed Elinoff and Scott Thomas that premiered on Disney Channel on July 21, 2017. The series stars Raven-Symoné, Issac Ryan Brown, Navia Robinson, Jason Maybaum, Sky Katz, and Anneliese van der Pol. Based on the characters created by Michael Poryes and Susan Sherman, the series is a spinoff of "That's So Raven", the second spinoff from that series after "Cory in the House". The series centers on Raven Baxter, a divorced mother of preteen twins Booker and Nia, living with her childhood best  friend Chelsea and her son Levi in Chicago, Illinois. Premise. Best friends Raven and Chelsea, both divorced single mothers, are now raising their children in an apartment together in Chicago. Their house is turned upside down when they realize that Raven's son Booker has inherited the same psychic abilities as his mother. In the fifth season, Raven and Booker temporarily relocate to Raven's hometown of San Francisco to care for Raven's father Victor after he suffers a mild heart attack. While Raven tries to get her father back in shape, Booker must navigate his mother's old  school with the help of some new friends and his younger cousin Alice. Production. Eight years after "That's So Raven" ended, there was speculation and rumors that the series would get a second spinoff or revamp. On August 14, 2015, a reunion with Raven-Symoné and her former co-stars happened on "The View", where they discussed all things about the series and past times. T'Keyah Crystal Keymáh and Rondell Sheridan were not present, but were mentioned by the cast. A pilot for the series was announced by Disney Channel on October 27, 2016, and Raven-Symoné also announced  that she was departing as co-host of "The View" later in 2016 in order to work on the series full time. On November 14, 2016, it was announced that Anneliese van der Pol would reprise her role of Chelsea Daniels in the series as a divorced mother who is raising a son, Levi, and moves in with Raven. Disney Channel officially greenlit the series, with the title of "Ravens Home", on April 4, 2017. Executive producers Jed Elinoff and Scott Thomas serve as showrunners and head writers, with Raven-Symoné also on the writing team as an executive producer . The series is filmed at Hollywood Center Studios. Disney Channel renewed the series for a second season on October 10, 2017, which began filming in November 2017. Additionally, starting with the second season, Michael Feldman and Dava Savel replaced Jed Elinoff and Scott Thomas as showrunners. Both Savel and Feldman served as writers and producers on "That's So Raven". On September 28, 2018, it was announced that a musical episode of the series would premiere on October 12, 2018. Following a silent renewal, on November 28, 2018, it was announced that Eunetta T. Boone would be taking over as  showrunner and executive producer for the third season. On March 21, 2019, it was announced that production on the third season was temporarily shut down, following the death of Eunetta T. Boone. On May 10, 2019, it was announced that the third season would premiere on June 17, 2019. On October 16, 2019, it was announced by Disney Channel that the series was renewed for a fourth season, with production scheduled to begin sometime in 2019. Additionally, Alison Taylor joined the series as an executive producer. On June 29, 2020, it was announced that "Raven's Home" and "Bunk'd" would  have a special crossover event on July 24, 2020. On October 1, 2021, it was announced by Disney Channel that the series was renewed for a fifth season. Raven Symoné and Isaac Ryan Brown are set to return for the fifth season; however, Navia Robinson, Jason Maybaum, Sky Katz, and Anneliese van der Pol are not set to return. Additionally, the fifth season will see newcomers Mykal-Michelle Harris as Alice, Felix Avitia as Neil, and Emmy Liu-Wang as Ivy, as well as the return of Rondell Sheridan as Victor Baxter. Production of the fifth season is scheduled to  commence sometime during fall 2021. Adrienne Bailon is set to return as Alana Rivera, Raven's high school bully, during the season. On February 10, 2022, it was announced that the fifth season would premiere on March 11, 2022. Broadcast. The world premiere of "Raven's Home" aired immediately after the premiere of "Descendants 2" on the Disney Channel on July 21, 2017. The first season concluded on October 20, 2017. The second season premiered on June 25, 2018, and concluded on November 30, 2018. The third season premiered on June 17, 2019, and concluded on May 3, 2020. The  fourth season premiered on July 24, 2020, and concluded on May 21, 2021. The fifth season premiered on March 11, 2022. Reception. Critical response. "Raven's Home" has received positive reviews. Writing for "The Post", Georgia Davis appreciated the pilot for "maintain[ing] the charm and energy" of the original, praising Raven and Chelsea's characterizations, as well as the performances of the child actors. Davis concluded, "It might be too early to tell, but it seems "Raven's Home" is on the right path for success." Emily Ashby of Common Sense Media wrote that ""That's So Raven" fans will  find plenty more of what they loved about the original series in this sharply written sitcom that plays up the woes of adulting and tween trials in a surprisingly great balance."