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The Best Episodes of The King of Queens Season 8

Every episode of The King of Queens Season 8 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The King of Queens Season 8!

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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 8 Episode 1 - Pole Lox
    7.9/10(8 votes)

    #1 - Pole Lox

    S8:E1

    Doug convinces Carrie to take pole dancing lessons, but is disappointed when she puts on a show for him. Meanwhile, Arthur worries her new hobby is a result of his poor parenting, and smothers her in effort to make up lost time.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Michael J. Weithorn

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  2. The King of Queens Season 8 Episode 2 - Vocal Discord
    7.3/10(9 votes)

    #2 - Vocal Discord

    S8:E2

    When Doug and Carrie accidentally get a transcription of one of their arguments, they decide marriage counseling might not be a bad idea. And when Arthur gets hold of it, their argument becomes entertainment for a senior citizens' group.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The King of Queens Season 8 Episode 3 - Consummate Professional
    7.7/10(7 votes)

    #3 - Consummate Professional

    S8:E3

    Carrie finds out that while dating, Doug lied about getting a job to get her to sleep with him.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The King of Queens Season 8 Episode 4 - Like Hell
    6.9/10(8 votes)

    #4 - Like Hell

    S8:E4

    Doug and Carrie both have feelings of not being entirely popular at their workplaces, and both overcompensate to rectify the situation

    Director:Mark Cendrowski
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The King of Queens Season 8 Episode 5 - Sandwiched Out
    7.9/10(7 votes)

    #5 - Sandwiched Out

    S8:E5

    A sandwich named for Deacon at Coopers ruffles Doug's feathers. Meanwhile, Carrie schemes to prevent Holly from moving to Manhattan.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The King of Queens Season 8 Episode 6 - Shear Torture
    8.0/10(8 votes)

    #6 - Shear Torture

    S8:E6

    Doug's frequent hair salon visits make Carrie suspicious. Meanwhile, Spence has his own adventures en route to a sci-fi convention.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The King of Queens Season 8 Episode 7 - Inn Escapable
    8.3/10(7 votes)

    #7 - Inn Escapable

    S8:E7

    A trip to a bed & breakfast becomes more than Doug and Carrie can handle. Meanwhile, Arthur has a romantic dilemma of his own.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The King of Queens Season 8 Episode 8 - Move Doubt
    7.7/10(7 votes)

    #8 - Move Doubt

    S8:E8

    Doug and Carrie hear conflicting reasons why Deacon and Kelly are not interested in becoming neighbors. Meanwhile, Danny and Spence each have their eye on a beautiful Albanian girl, who misinterprets the situation.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The King of Queens Season 8 Episode 9 - G'Night, Stalker
    8.1/10(7 votes)

    #9 - G'Night, Stalker

    S8:E9

    Doug's karaoke performance gets him an e-mail stalker.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The King of Queens Season 8 Episode 10 - Raygin Bulls
    7.4/10(7 votes)

    #10 - Raygin Bulls

    S8:E10

    Doug and Ray Barone have a "guy's night out." Meanwhile, Carrie gets a shock upon visiting her mother's grave.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The King of Queens Season 8 Episode 11 - Baker's Doesn't
    8.0/10(8 votes)

    #11 - Baker's Doesn't

    S8:E11

    Doug and Carrie are roped into helping out at their church during the holidays: he guards the manger, while she tries to bake a cake. Also, Arthur and Spence attempt to write a Christmas song so they can cash in on the holiday.

    Director:Michael J. Weithorn
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The King of Queens Season 8 Episode 12 - Fresh Brood
    7.0/10(7 votes)

    #12 - Fresh Brood

    S8:E12

    Doug borrows a baby from Danny to prove to Carrie that they're ready for a family. Meanwhile, Arthur feels he deserves to be a coffee shop's "customer of the month."

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The King of Queens Season 8 Episode 13 - Gambling N'Diction
    7.9/10(7 votes)

    #13 - Gambling N'Diction

    S8:E13

    After she beats him and his friends in a friendly poker game, Doug convinces his mother to try to enter a high-stakes tournament. Meanwhile, Carrie gets Spence to help her lose her accent to improve her chances of getting a promotion.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The King of Queens Season 8 Episode 14 - Apartment Complex
    7.9/10(7 votes)

    #14 - Apartment Complex

    S8:E14

    Doug and his pals rent an apartment to use as a secret hang-out. Meanwhile, Carrie goes to great lengths to please her newest client, Kirstie Alley.

    Director:Michael J. Weithorn
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The King of Queens Season 8 Episode 15 - Buggie Nights
    8.3/10(7 votes)

    #15 - Buggie Nights

    S8:E15

    Bed bugs brought home by Arthur from a vacation force Doug and Carrie out of the house while a creepy exterminator does his job. Meanwhile, Spence and Danny argue over where to go for vacation.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The King of Queens Season 8 Episode 16 - Knee Jerk
    8.0/10(7 votes)

    #16 - Knee Jerk

    S8:E16

    After Carrie accidentally injures Doug, he milks it to avoid distasteful tasks. Meanwhile, Arthur catches on to the ruse, and uses it to his advantage.

    Director:Ken Whittingham
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The King of Queens Season 8 Episode 17 - Present Tense
    8.5/10(6 votes)

    #17 - Present Tense

    S8:E17

    The Heffernans hate an anniversary gift from the Palmers so much, they stage a robbery to rid themselves of it.

    Director:Henry Chan
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. The King of Queens Season 8 Episode 18 - Sold-Y Locks
    8.2/10(6 votes)

    #18 - Sold-Y Locks

    S8:E18

    In order to afford a cruise, Doug convinces Carrie to cut her hair to sell to a wig maker, but regrets his idea after the deed is done.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. The King of Queens Season 8 Episode 19 - Emotional Rollercoaster
    8.3/10(6 votes)

    #19 - Emotional Rollercoaster

    S8:E19

    Doug's lie to get Carrie to let him ride a rollercoaster at an amusement park blows up in his face. Meanwhile, Arthur lets Deacon shuttle him around in a wheelchair so they can jump to the front of the park's lines and Danny and Spence search for girls to pick up.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. The King of Queens Season 8 Episode 20 - Four Play
    8.2/10(6 votes)

    #20 - Four Play

    S8:E20

    One night at the movie theatre, Doug and Carrie can't decide on which film they want to see. They run into Deacon and Kelly and it turns out Kelly wants to see what Doug wants to see and Deacon likes the movie that Carrie likes.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. The King of Queens Season 8 Episode 21 - Hartford Wailer
    8.0/10(6 votes)

    #21 - Hartford Wailer

    S8:E21

    Doug crashes Carrie's weekend company retreat, not realizing she's blown it off for a relaxing day with her girlfriends. Meanwhile, Danny and Spence pose as staff to sneak into a Huey Lewis concert.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. The King of Queens Season 8 Episode 22 - Fight Schlub
    8.6/10(5 votes)

    #22 - Fight Schlub

    S8:E22

    Doug befriends a driver from one of IPS' competitors, but eventually discovers it's just a ruse to make him the butt of a joke. Meanwhile, Carrie becomes a mentor for a troubled teen, but isn't the best of influences.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. The King of Queens Season 8 Episode 23 - Acting Out
    8.2/10(5 votes)

    #23 - Acting Out

    S8:E23

    After he sets a fire in the basement, Carrie decides it's time for Arthur to enter a retirement home, but Doug makes a discovery that makes him want to change Carrie's mind. Danny and Spence have a face-off over an agreement to swap bedrooms.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 8 Ratings Summary

"Pole Lox" is the best rated episode of "The King of Queens" season 8. It scored 7.9/10 based on 8 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Michael J. Weithorn, it aired on 9/19/2005. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "Vocal Discord".