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The King of Queens

1998–2007 · Ended · 9 seasons

Comedy

First aired: Sep 21, 1998
Last aired: May 14, 2007
IMDb rating: 7.4 / 10 93,622 votes
Recall rating: 6.0 / 10 1 rating

Overview

Life’s good for deliveryman Doug Heffernan, until his newly widowed father-in-law, Arthur, moves in with him and his wife Carrie. Doug is no longer the king of his domain, and instead of having a big screen television in his recently renovated basement, he now has a crazy old man.

Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy. 14 wins & 5 nominations total

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Episodes

Season 9 · 13 episodes

E1 Mama Cast

Dec 6, 2006 25 min

Doug decides to spend the Heffernans' tax refund on an ice cream truck. Meanwhile, Carrie fills in as a pretend mom at model homes, and discovers a reemergence of her maternal desires.
E2 Affair Trade

Dec 6, 2006 25 min

Doug panics when he starts getting sexy phone messages meant for another Doug Heffernan, but Carrie doesn't seem to care. Meanwhile, Danny tries to force a wedge between Spence and a new lady friend.
E3 Moxie Moron

Dec 13, 2006 25 min

Doug and Deacon fill in for Supervisor O'Boyle at the IPS depot. Carrie regrets her decision to complain about her company's chinzy gift for work on an important project.
E4 Major Disturbance

Dec 13, 2006 25 min

The Palmers' vacation plans are ruined when Doug frightens Major so much that he refuses to be babysat by the Heffernans. In the meantime, Arthur begins hiring out himself and friends from the senior center to ride with solo drivers so they can use car-pool lanes.
E5 Ruff Goin'

Dec 20, 2006 25 min

Feeling hurt over not being invited to a block party, Doug adopts a dog just to prove to the neighbors that he's an okay guy-a decision he soon regrets. Meanwhile, Arthur falls prey to the gambling bug when trying to help Danny beat it.
E6 Brace Yourself

Jan 3, 2007 25 min

An unflattering picture by Major prompts Arthur to ask Doug and Carrie for braces. Meanwhile, Kelly hires an out-of-work Spence to help out around the house.
E7 Home Cheapo

Apr 9, 2007 25 min

Carrie is convinced that Deacon and Kelly were only able to afford a vacation home by being cheap. Meanwhile, Arthur tries to help Spence get a new job.
E8 Offensive Fowl

Apr 16, 2007 25 min

Carrie soon grows tired of Doug's forcing his new vegetarian lifestyle down her throat. Meanwhile, Carrie's boss wants to start discussing novels with her and Spence takes on some humiliating new jobs.
E9 Mild Bunch

Apr 23, 2007 25 min

Doug's 20th high school reunion seems like a dud until an old friend comes up with a way to retaliate for a past grievance with their old principal.
E10 Manhattan Project

Apr 30, 2007 25 min

Carrie's ecstatic when an affordable apartment opens in Manhattan, but Doug's reluctant to leave Queens. Arthur meets singer Ava St. Clair.
E11 Single Spaced

May 7, 2007 25 min

Seeing friends who recently had a child makes Doug and Carrie consider adopting.
E12 China Syndrome (1)

May 14, 2007 25 min

Doug and Carrie's marital tension continues, as they ponder whether they have a future together. Arthur and Ava's wedding day turns problematic.
E13 China Syndrome (2)

May 14, 2007 25 min

At Arthur's wedding reception, Doug and Carrie's marital tension continues, and they ponder whether they have a future together.