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The Best Episodes of The King of Queens Season 1

Every episode of The King of Queens Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The King of Queens Season 1!

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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The King of Queens Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    8.0/10(1060 votes)

    #1 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    Doug's kingdom comes under attack when his recently widowed father-in-law, Arthur, moves in rather than go to a retirement home, turning Doug's TV room into Arthur's bedroom.

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writer:Michael J. Weithorn

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  2. The King of Queens Season 1 Episode 2 - Fat City
    7.7/10(841 votes)

    #2 - Fat City

    S1:E2

    After seeing photos of Carrie's stout mother, Doug worries that Carrie will gain weight as well, and tricks her into starting a diet.

    Director:Robert Berlinger
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The King of Queens Season 1 Episode 3 - Cello, Goodbye
    7.6/10(796 votes)

    #3 - Cello, Goodbye

    S1:E3

    Doug is afraid he'll lose Carrie when her boss drives her home in his Jaguar and gives her tickets to see a famous cellist.

    Director:Gail Mancuso
    Writer:Michael J. Weithorn

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  4. The King of Queens Season 1 Episode 4 - Richie's Song
    7.6/10(750 votes)

    #4 - Richie's Song

    S1:E4

    Doug learns a secret about Richie's wife after a disastrous dinner party.

    Director:Robert Berlinger
    Writer:Tony Sheehan

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  5. The King of Queens Season 1 Episode 5 - Paternal Affairs
    7.9/10(760 votes)

    #5 - Paternal Affairs

    S1:E5

    Doug is uneasy when Arthur starts dating Doug's aunt, especially when the relationship becomes intimate in his basement.

    Director:Brian K. Roberts
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The King of Queens Season 1 Episode 6 - Head First
    8.0/10(752 votes)

    #6 - Head First

    S1:E6

    When Doug takes Carrie's dad out for the night, Carrie shows her appreciation in a very amorous way, which leads Doug to spend more time with Arthur.

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writer:Michael J. Weithorn

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  7. The King of Queens Season 1 Episode 7 - The Rock
    7.6/10(713 votes)

    #7 - The Rock

    S1:E7

    Carrie has her engagement ring cleaned and learns that it's valuable, and the jeweller offers to buy it for $12,000.

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The King of Queens Season 1 Episode 8 - Educating Doug
    7.7/10(700 votes)

    #8 - Educating Doug

    S1:E8

    Doug joins Carrie at a course on the Victorian novel, but can't get past the second page of "Jane Eyre".

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The King of Queens Season 1 Episode 9 - Road Rayge
    7.9/10(731 votes)

    #9 - Road Rayge

    S1:E9

    Doug regrets helping Ray Barone cheat on his driving test. Meanwhile, Arthur's neediness hinders Carrie's studying.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Tony Sheehan

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  10. The King of Queens Season 1 Episode 10 - Supermarket Story
    8.4/10(844 votes)

    #10 - Supermarket Story

    S1:E10

    Carrie, Doug and Arthur languish at a crowded market on the day before Thanksgiving, while Arthur shames Carrie into planning a huge feast.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The King of Queens Season 1 Episode 11 - Noel Cowards
    7.9/10(712 votes)

    #11 - Noel Cowards

    S1:E11

    For Christmas, Arthur surprises Doug and Carrie with a new car.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Michael J. Weithorn

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  12. The King of Queens Season 1 Episode 12 - Fixer Upper
    7.7/10(693 votes)

    #12 - Fixer Upper

    S1:E12

    Carrie fixes up Spence with a co-worker, and everything is going fine until Doug offers Spence some advice on the relationship.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Tony Sheehan

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  13. The King of Queens Season 1 Episode 13 - Best Man
    7.9/10(696 votes)

    #13 - Best Man

    S1:E13

    Doug fumes when he learns, before attending the wedding of a guy Carrie grew up with, that Carrie and the groom had sex once.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The King of Queens Season 1 Episode 14 - Dog Days
    7.7/10(695 votes)

    #14 - Dog Days

    S1:E14

    Doug can't seem to confront his new neighbors when their dog keeps Doug and Carrie awake all night.

    Director:Rob Schiller
    Writer:David Litt

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  15. The King of Queens Season 1 Episode 15 - Crappy Birthday
    7.6/10(670 votes)

    #15 - Crappy Birthday

    S1:E15

    Doug lies and tells Carrie that he's made big plans for her 30th birthday, and he then scrambles to make the arrangements at the last minute.

    Director:Mark Cendrowski
    Writer:David Bickel

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  16. The King of Queens Season 1 Episode 16 - S'Ain't Valentine's
    7.6/10(690 votes)

    #16 - S'Ain't Valentine's

    S1:E16

    Arthur hits it off with a woman at a Valentine's Day dance for seniors.

    Director:Rob Schiller
    Writer:Michael J. Weithorn

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  17. The King of Queens Season 1 Episode 17 - Court Date
    7.6/10(647 votes)

    #17 - Court Date

    S1:E17

    When a cop who gave Carrie a traffic ticket asks her out on a date, Doug talks her into going out with him until their court date.

    Director:Rob Schiller
    Writers:Josh Goldsmith, Cathy Yuspa

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  18. The King of Queens Season 1 Episode 18 - White Collar
    7.7/10(645 votes)

    #18 - White Collar

    S1:E18

    When the shift supervisor leaves for heart surgery, Doug is selected for the position, but despite the promotion, he hates the job. On top of that, Deacon feels he was overlooked because he's black.

    Director:Rob Schiller
    Writer:Tony Sheehan

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  19. The King of Queens Season 1 Episode 19 - Rayny Day
    7.8/10(672 votes)

    #19 - Rayny Day

    S1:E19

    A government holiday is anything but for Carrie, who spends it cleaning her kitchen, and for Doug, who spends it golfing with Ray Barone.

    Director:Rob Schiller
    Writer:David Bickel

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  20. The King of Queens Season 1 Episode 20 - Train Wreck
    7.9/10(674 votes)

    #20 - Train Wreck

    S1:E20

    Doug is distraught by Carrie's indifference when she learns that his new trainee is a beautiful woman, so he tries to make her think something's going on.

    Director:Rob Schiller
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. The King of Queens Season 1 Episode 21 - Hungry Man
    7.8/10(659 votes)

    #21 - Hungry Man

    S1:E21

    Carrie asks Doug to join her at a dinner party for a Japanese client. But when he arrives ravenous after not eating all day, he discovers there's no dinner and tries to eat whatever he can find.

    Director:Rob Schiller
    Writer:Tony Sheehan

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  22. The King of Queens Season 1 Episode 22 - Time Share
    7.6/10(644 votes)

    #22 - Time Share

    S1:E22

    Carrie scolds Doug for inviting their pesky neighbors over, until she learns they want to offer their time-share in the Hamptons.

    Director:Rob Schiller
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. The King of Queens Season 1 Episode 23 - Where's Poppa?
    7.9/10(640 votes)

    #23 - Where's Poppa?

    S1:E23

    Doug and Carrie try desperately to ship Arthur off to friends for the weekend so they can enjoy some intimate time together, but no one's eager to take him.

    Director:Rob Schiller
    Writers:Rock Reuben, Kevin James, Gary Valentine

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  24. The King of Queens Season 1 Episode 24 - Art House
    7.8/10(619 votes)

    #24 - Art House

    S1:E24

    Doug is ecstatic when Arthur moves out of the basement and gets his own apartment following an argument between the two men. But Carrie is saddened by her father's move and wants Doug to ask him to return.

    Director:Rob Schiller
    Writer:David Litt

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  25. The King of Queens Season 1 Episode 25 - Maybe Baby
    7.5/10(613 votes)

    #25 - Maybe Baby

    S1:E25

    Doug and Carrie feel pressure to have a baby after learning that a friend is pregnant. Meanwhile, Arthur recalls when Carrie was born.

    Director:Rob Schiller
    Writer:Michael J. Weithorn

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "The King of Queens" season 1. It scored 8/10 based on 1060 votes. Directed by Pamela Fryman and written by Michael J. Weithorn, it aired on 9/21/1998. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Fat City".