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The King of Queens S8E1 — Pole Lox
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The King of Queens•Season 8•Episode 1

Pole Lox

8.0/10 · 659 votesSep 19, 200521 min

Ranked #6 of 23 in Season 8•+0.2 vs season avg

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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.

Written byMichael J. Weithorn
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Kevin James

Kevin James

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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Michael J. Weithorn

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Episode Summary

"Pole Lox" is episode 1 of The King of Queens season 8. It scored 8.0/10 from 659 votes, ranking #6 of 23 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Written by Michael J. Weithorn, it aired on September 19, 2005.

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