That's So (Not) Raven: 13 Of Your Favorite Psychic's Best Disguises
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That's So (Not) Raven: 13 Of Your Favorite Psychic's Best Disguises

A blast from the past.

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That's So (Not) Raven: 13 Of Your Favorite Psychic's Best Disguises
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Take yourself back for a moment. You get off the school bus, plop down on the couch and sit back and relax with some Goldfish and your Tamagotchi (Lord knows those things have to eat too!) ready to enjoy a half-hour jam-packed with silly antics, a few psychic readings and a whole lot of "Oh Snaps!" packaged perfectly with that quintessential Disney charm.

If that doesn't take you back in time, maybe this will:

Recently, Raven Symoné has received greater coverage in the media due to this Facebook post, showing her reunion with fellow "That's So Raven" cast members Kyle Massey, Orlando Brown and Anneliese van der Pol. Additionally, the actor and director is generating buzz over her appearances on a this-generation Disney show, "K.C. Undercover." In the promos Raven is seen in multiple disguises, the first being an elderly janitor, and the sight of her graying hairpiece alone is enough to pull at any 2000s kid's heartstrings. So, as we await to hear the meaning behind our favorite cast's reunion (maybe they were all grabbing a bite to eat at the Chill Grill?), here's a look at Raven's best disguises throughout the years.


1. Sunshine.


It's only proper to start out the list with a disguise involving impromptu singing. Who can forget Sunshine's "Ballad of the Salad"? Did you say fried chicken? No, I ordered the fried celery.


2. "Raven in Clay and Feather."


Arguably one of the most iconic disguises is Raven filling in for Chelsea's sculpture after she accidentally breaks the original artwork. Hilarity ensues when Raven can longer hold her "Freak With a Beak" composure.

3. Liz Anya.


This persona was aided by Eddie’s quick thinking and limited piano expertise. Chime in with Ms. Anya on her latest single, “Bring Victor Back.” But, don’t look her in the eye.

4. Country Cousins.



Long before Progressive’s Table Flo commercial came "That So Raven's" Country Cousins special. Technically not disguises, but who can forget this stellar performance? Our 9-year-old minds were blown when we realized Raven was playing each of her on-screen relatives. Between that and "The Parent Trap," no wonder some of us have trust issues.

5. Boyz In Motion.

Heeding to the Boys' advice, "just be smart, be prepared," Raven and her besties dress up as the popular boy bandwhen they don't show up to the school concert as promised. In a classic mean girl move, Bianca foils their performance but our psychic phenom and her friends are saved when the Boyz come out on stage, giving their devotion to all.

6. Yoga Instructor.


In an attempt to meet her pop star idol, Maisha, Raven dresses up as her yoga instructor. Turtle pose, anyone?

7. Security Guard.

Most of the time, Raven's disguises are to prevent her from getting in trouble, but in this case she dresses up to check on her little bro,Cory, who is peer-pressured into shoplifting. Nothing says, "I've got your back" like a good ole pair of stick-on sideburns.

8. Undercover Divas.

Raven and bestie Chelsea come together for a duo disco diva disguise, helping Eddie get out of a tough spot. When all is resolved thanks to the crime-stopping "Coffee and Cream," Eddie joins the girls for a performance of "Disco Dude." Just another night at the Chill Grill!

9. Tanya Baxter.

In the first episode of the series, Raven tries to dress up like her Mom when she gets in trouble at school. To our hero's dismay she is caught in the act, "betrayed by the booty."

10. Lunch Lady.

Again, Raven is there for Cory when he faces the school bully. Take that, "juicer"!


11. Psychic Sidekick Teleoperator.


Capitalizing on her psychic abilities, Raven is hired by a fortune-telling hotline. She wants to use this opportunity to get her new jazz-loving crush to fall for her, but ultimately realizes the right way to get the boy and be happy is to be true to yourself. Another disguise, another life lesson.

11. E.R.

"The name's E.R. 'cause I like totally live in the emergency room." Another one-liner there to save Cory's butt from getting broken mid skateboard stunt. Oh, if only we all had a Raven in disguise the moment trouble called!

13. Undercover Reporter.


Sure, "That's So Raven" was full of brightly colored scrunchies and purple faux fur, but it was easy-going, hysterical, and despite that whole "psychic" thing, oddly relatable. The recipe for a great children's sitcom. But "Raven" didn't shy away from those hard topics, something lacking in kid's television today. The best example is when Rae dresses up and uncovers a local shop's racist hiring ways. Showing us a disguise isn't just a punchline, but a powerful tool for justice.

Share this article, tagging those friends who would jump onto your inflatable furniture with you and binge-watch some episodes (back when we waited for marathons, pre-Netflix)! If I left many of your favorite moments out, post them in the comments below.

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