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The King of Queens S6E10 — American Idle
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The King of Queens•Season 6•Episode 10

American Idle

7.5/10 · 549 votesDec 3, 200322 min

Ranked #20 of 24 in Season 6•−0.3 vs season avg

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With Doug on her back over her lack of motivation in finding a new job, Carrie enlists the help of Arthur and opens up her own company making decorative cell phone covers, then forces her friends to come to a showing.

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Kevin James

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Doug Heffernan

Leah Remini

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Carrie Heffernan

Jerry Stiller

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Arthur Spooner

Victor Williams

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Deacon Palmer

Patton Oswalt

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Spence Olchin

Gary Valentine

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Danny Heffernan

Nicole Sullivan

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Episode Summary

"American Idle" is episode 10 of The King of Queens season 6. It scored 7.5/10 from 549 votes, ranking #20 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.8). It aired on December 3, 2003.

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