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The Best Episodes of The King of Queens Season 3

Every episode of The King of Queens Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The King of Queens Season 3!

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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 3 Episode 7 - Strike Out
    8.7/10(867 votes)

    S3:E7

    Doug and Deacon, who are out of work because of a strike, resort to playing sophomoric pranks, along with Arthur, to keep from going stir crazy. But they're driving Carrie and Kelly nuts. Eventually, Doug and Deacon return to work leaving Arthur alone.

    Directors:Leonard R. Garner, Jr.
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The King of Queens Season 3 Episode 3 - Fatty McButterpants
    8.1/10(695 votes)

    S3:E3

    Doug vows to lose 30 pounds.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The King of Queens Season 3 Episode 14 - Paint Misbehavin'
    8.1/10(725 votes)

    S3:E14

    Doug becomes jealous when Carrie makes the mistake of telling him she finds Deacon attractive; The gang go paintballing to celebrate Deacon's birthday, which turns into a war of jealousy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Tony Sheehan

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  4. The King of Queens Season 3 Episode 22 - Swim Neighbors
    8.1/10(635 votes)

    S3:E22

    Doug and Carrie meet the neighbors after a hurricane destroys both of their backyards.

    Director:Henry Chan
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The King of Queens Season 3 Episode 25 - Pregnant Pause (2)
    8.1/10(614 votes)

    S3:E25

    Doug tells Carrie not to panic about having the baby and he takes on a second job so that they can save extra money before the due date. Arthur is annoyed that Doug still hasn't finished his bathroom.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Michael J. Weithorn

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  6. The King of Queens Season 3 Episode 18 - Papa Pill
    8.0/10(615 votes)

    S3:E18

    Doug feels sorry for Arthur and agrees to let him go to a cocktail lounge instead of the weekly dance at a senior center. When Carrie finds out, she turns her father's care over to Doug.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Kevin James

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  7. The King of Queens Season 3 Episode 5 - Strike One
    7.8/10(647 votes)

    S3:E5

    Doug wants a new car and against Carrie's advice, buys it for himself only to find out moments later that the workers at the IPS company are going on strike, forcing Carrie to work major overtime to compensate for his mistake.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The King of Queens Season 3 Episode 24 - Pregnant Pause (1)
    7.8/10(563 votes)

    S3:E24

    Carrie discovers that she is pregnant and she is panicked that the timing is all-wrong. Meanwhile, Deacon and Kelly begin to reconcile and Arthur insists that Doug build him his own bathroom in the basement.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Michael J. Weithorn

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  9. The King of Queens Season 3 Episode 1 - Do Rico
    7.7/10(679 votes)

    S3:E1

    Carrie is turned on by an imitation of Rico done by Doug; Arthur tries to chronicle his own life story.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The King of Queens Season 3 Episode 2 - Roast Chicken
    7.7/10(637 votes)

    S3:E2

    Carrie has Doug sign a card for her boss' twenty years at the company and is asked to participate in his banquet roast.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Tony Sheehan

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  11. The King of Queens Season 3 Episode 4 - Class Struggle
    7.7/10(635 votes)

    S3:E4

    Carrie decides to return to college, with very little time to get things done.

    Director:Jeff Melman
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The King of Queens Season 3 Episode 6 - Strike Too
    7.7/10(658 votes)

    S3:E6

    With no end to the IPS workers strike in sight, Doug tries substitute teaching at his sister Stephanie's school.

    Directors:Leonard R. Garner, Jr.
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The King of Queens Season 3 Episode 10 - Work Related
    7.7/10(583 votes)

    S3:E10

    Arthur begins to work at Carrie's company; Doug and Deacon compete for the best practical joke.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The King of Queens Season 3 Episode 11 - Better Camera
    7.7/10(636 votes)

    S3:E11

    A battle of who got the cheaper gift begins; Lou Ferrigno moves next door.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The King of Queens Season 3 Episode 12 - Wedding Presence
    7.7/10(597 votes)

    S3:E12

    Doug and Carrie rush to a friend's wedding before the bride and groom realize they're not there; Meanwhile, Arthur plans a scheme involving Spence.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The King of Queens Season 3 Episode 13 - Hi Def-Jam
    7.7/10(600 votes)

    S3:E13

    Doug sets up his sister with Carrie's boss so that he can watch the Super Bowl on a high-definition TV.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The King of Queens Season 3 Episode 15 - Deacon Blues
    7.7/10(603 votes)

    S3:E15

    Doug is surprised to find his married best friend, Deacon, out with another woman. Meanwhile, Carrie questions her relationship with Doug because of their different views on cheating.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Tony Sheehan

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  18. The King of Queens Season 3 Episode 8 - Dark Meet
    7.6/10(619 votes)

    S3:E8

    Doug and Carrie try to recall their first Thanksgiving together who said, "I Love You" first. They consult Arthur who quickly recalls some other Thanksgivings.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. The King of Queens Season 3 Episode 19 - Package Deal
    7.6/10(584 votes)

    S3:E19

    Doug finds that working for a competitor isn't all it's cracked up to be after he quits his job; Carrie becomes a self-tanning cream addict.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. The King of Queens Season 3 Episode 9 - Twisted Sitters
    7.5/10(578 votes)

    S3:E9

    Doug and Carrie watch Deacon and Kelly's kids while they are out of town. When one of the kids sees them making love, they must keep him from telling his parents...

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. The King of Queens Season 3 Episode 16 - Horizontal Hold
    7.5/10(579 votes)

    S3:E16

    After Deacon and Kelly's separation, Carrie begins to wonder about her own marriage. She and Doug agree to put their sex lives on hold for a few weeks because Carrie feels that they should resolve arguments verbally. Arthur dates a woman who claims she dated Frank Sinatra.

    Director:James Widdoes
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. The King of Queens Season 3 Episode 20 - Separation Anxiety
    7.5/10(578 votes)

    S3:E20

    Doug and Carrie go to the movies with Kelly while Deacon takes the kids. Carrie runs into a co-worker who asks Kelly out on a date.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. The King of Queens Season 3 Episode 23 - S'no Job
    7.5/10(579 votes)

    S3:E23

    Doug's Uncle Stu asks him to get his son a job at IPS. Doug doesn't want him working there but he doesn't want to look bad to the family so he instructs his boss to interview him but not hire him.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Tony Sheehan

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  24. The King of Queens Season 3 Episode 17 - Inner Tube
    7.3/10(675 votes)

    S3:E17

    Doug dreams that he could solve all of his problems if he could assume the roles of vintage sitcom characters.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Kevin James

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  25. The King of Queens Season 3 Episode 21 - Departure Time
    7.3/10(597 votes)

    S3:E21

    Doug, Carrie and Arthur head out to the airport to visit with Doug's parents. When they ask him to sign their living will and his sister Stephanie gets wind of this, she is offended.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"Strike Out" is the best rated episode of "The King of Queens" season 3. It scored 8.7/10 based on 867 votes. Directed by Leonard R. Garner, Jr. and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/13/2000. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "Fatty McButterpants".