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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 Worst Episode
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    The King of Queens Season 2 Episode 10 - Roamin' Holiday
    6.2/10(10 votes)

    #1 - Roamin' Holiday

    S2:E10

    In an attempt to get away from Carrie's friends for Thanksgiving, Doug invites Spence over.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The King of Queens Season 9 Episode 13 - China Syndrome (2)
    6.2/10(4 votes)

    #2 - China Syndrome (2)

    S9:E13

    At Arthur's wedding reception, Doug and Carrie's marital tension continues, and they ponder whether they have a future together.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Michael J. Weithorn

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  3. The King of Queens Season 3 Episode 17 - Inner Tube
    6.4/10(8 votes)

    #3 - Inner Tube

    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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  4. The King of Queens Season 3 Episode 8 - Dark Meet
    6.5/10(9 votes)

    #4 - Dark Meet

    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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  5. The King of Queens Season 3 Episode 23 - S'no Job
    6.5/10(8 votes)

    #5 - S'no Job

    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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  6. The King of Queens Season 5 Episode 8 - Flash Photography
    6.5/10(9 votes)

    #6 - Flash Photography

    S5:E8

    At a wedding, Doug takes a naughty picture with a disposable camera supplied by the bride and groom. After letting Danny take the blame, and after confessing to a priest, he has the dreaded task of coming forward with the truth.

    Director:Henry Chan
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The King of Queens Season 2 Episode 18 - The Shmenkmans
    6.6/10(8 votes)

    #7 - The Shmenkmans

    S2:E18

    Doug and Carrie make new friends, and by a scheduling mix-up the new friends, and Deacon and Kelly end are invited to the same dinner party. And in the end, they have no friends.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The King of Queens Season 2 Episode 24 - Flower Power
    6.6/10(7 votes)

    #8 - Flower Power

    S2:E24

    Doug shows his romantic side as Carrie thinks he has lost it; Arthur serves on a jury.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The King of Queens Season 5 Episode 13 - Attention Deficit
    6.6/10(8 votes)

    #9 - Attention Deficit

    S5:E13

    Doug becomes obsessed with his own Super Bowl party after learning that many of his friends will be attending a party thrown by a new co-worker. While Doug is focused on winning back as many guests as possible, Carrie complains that Doug doesn't think about her enough during the day. Problems arise when Doug tries to throw the ultimate Super Bowl party and prove to Carrie he's an attentive husband.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The King of Queens Season 1 Episode 15 - Crappy Birthday
    6.8/10(9 votes)

    #10 - 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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  11. The King of Queens Season 2 Episode 17 - Meet By-Product
    6.8/10(8 votes)

    #11 - Meet By-Product

    S2:E17

    Doug and Carrie recall the first time they met.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The King of Queens Season 2 Episode 20 - Wild Cards
    6.8/10(8 votes)

    #12 - Wild Cards

    S2:E20

    Doug loses a lot of money when he and Deacon go to Atlantic City to gamble.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Tony Sheehan

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  13. The King of Queens Season 1 Episode 19 - Rayny Day
    6.9/10(8 votes)

    #13 - 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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  14. The King of Queens Season 2 Episode 1 - Queasy Rider
    6.9/10(9 votes)

    #14 - Queasy Rider

    S2:E1

    Against Carrie's wishes, Doug buys a motorcycle which causes them to have a huge fight; Meanwhile, Arthur gets a job at a pretzel store.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The King of Queens Season 2 Episode 11 - Sparing Carrie
    6.9/10(8 votes)

    #15 - Sparing Carrie

    S2:E11

    Due to financial trouble, Doug's bowling team must win the next game. Doug must help Carrie to improve her bowling ability or kick her off the team.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The King of Queens Season 2 Episode 14 - Block Buster
    6.9/10(9 votes)

    #16 - Block Buster

    S2:E14

    Doug has his old football teammates over; Meanwhile, Spence tries to get his revenge on the football players for what they did to him in high school.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Tony Sheehan

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  17. The King of Queens Season 2 Episode 19 - Surprise Artie
    6.9/10(8 votes)

    #17 - Surprise Artie

    S2:E19

    Doug must keep up with Arthur while Carrie organizes his 75th birthday surprise party. When Doug loses Arthur, Carrie must find him.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. The King of Queens Season 2 Episode 21 - Big Dougie
    6.9/10(8 votes)

    #18 - Big Dougie

    S2:E21

    Doug becomes a Big Brother. Which leads him to running a 10K race to support heart disease; Carrie accidentally tells another Doug she loves him.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Michael J. Weithorn

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  19. The King of Queens Season 2 Episode 25 - Whine Country
    6.9/10(8 votes)

    #19 - Whine Country

    S2:E25

    Doug and Carrie face problems when they try to decide where to go on vacation.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. The King of Queens Season 3 Episode 9 - Twisted Sitters
    6.9/10(8 votes)

    #20 - Twisted Sitters

    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 4 Episode 10 - Oxy Moron
    6.9/10(8 votes)

    #21 - Oxy Moron

    S4:E10

    After Doug has the wrong knee-jerk reaction after a rough airplane landing and he tries to save himself instead of Carrie, he must prove to her that he would take a bullet for her.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Tony Sheehan

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  22. The King of Queens Season 5 Episode 6 - Business Affairs
    6.9/10(8 votes)

    #22 - Business Affairs

    S5:E6

    Doug stops by Carrie's office and is introduced to her work-husband Curt. Although Carrie assures him that he has nothing to worry about since Curt is gay, Doug is threatened by just how close the two are.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. The King of Queens Season 5 Episode 12 - Jung Frankenstein
    6.9/10(8 votes)

    #23 - Jung Frankenstein

    S5:E12

    Carrie thinks Doug needs professional help to control his excessive eating habits, so she persuades him to see a therapist. When Carrie sees Doug's great inprovements, she asks the therapist to work on Doug's other issues. Meanwhile, Arthur believes he's addicted to nasal spray and fights to stay off of it.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Michael J. Weithorn

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  24. The King of Queens Season 7 Episode 4 - Entertainment Weakly
    6.9/10(7 votes)

    #24 - Entertainment Weakly

    S7:E4

    Doug's position as the "Funny Guy" is threatened, when IPS' new employee wins over the workforce with his impersonations. Meanwhile, an assistant is hired to work for Carrie, and ends up performing more work than expected.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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

    #25 - 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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Worst Episodes Summary

"Roamin' Holiday" is the worst rated episode of "The King of Queens". It scored 6.2/10 based on 10 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/22/1999. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "China Syndrome (2)".