The King of Queens

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Season 1
  • Network: CBS
  • Series Premiere Date: Sep 21, 1998
Season #: 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Metascore
51

Mixed or average reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 23
  3. Negative: 6 out of 23
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Critic Reviews

  1. Houston Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Ann Hodges
    Jun 20, 2013
    38
    Bathroom is an apt description of the humor level and the language. [21 Sept 1998, p.1]
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  2. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Phil Rosenthal
    Jun 20, 2013
    37
    Stiller, a late replacement for the originally cast Jack Carter, is too crude, too crazy and too cantankerous to be tolerable in anything but the smallest doses. Doug and Carrie can take him; we can't. [21 Sept 1998, p.32]
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  3. Washington Post
    Reviewed by: Tom Shales
    Jun 20, 2013
    30
    For what seems like the hundredth time, the network's nitwitty entertainment division is trying to go the blue-collar route, but the show comes off as neither authentic nor amusing, just another lame exercise in recyclery. [21 Sept 1998, p.D01]
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  5. Philadelphia Inquirer
    Reviewed by: Jonathan Storm
    Jun 20, 2013
    30
    With appalling canards about toilet training and the heftiness of Hillary Clinton's behind, it doesn't really matter if, like Raymond, the show focuses on a family in Queens, or that stars Kevin James and Leah Remini actually project a modicum of appeal. [21 Sept 1998, p.C05]
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  6. Miami Herald
    Reviewed by: Staff [Not Credited]
    Jun 20, 2013
    25
    Slightly dumb, big-hearted guy just wants to be left alone with his wife and big-screen TV. Flat writing and formula acting do little to advance such a hackneyed plot. [21 Sept 1998, p.1C]
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  7. San Diego Union-Tribune
    Reviewed by: Preston Turegano
    Jun 20, 2013
    20
    Lame, trite. [21 Sept 1998, p.E-1]
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Awards & Rankings

12
#12 Best TV Season of 1998
3
#3 Most Discussed TV Season of 1998
6
#6 Most Shared TV Season of 1998

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User Score
8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 34 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 34
  3. Negative: 2 out of 34
  1. wesker2012
    Jun 13, 2012
    10
    Amazing show. Every episode is hilarious.
  2. WarWalker
    Dec 29, 2012
    7
    This is actually an underrated show. The three main characters (Kevin James, Leah Remini, and Jerry Stiller) are all hilarious in their ownThis is actually an underrated show. The three main characters (Kevin James, Leah Remini, and Jerry Stiller) are all hilarious in their own ways. Carrie (Leah Remini) acts as the bossy housewife and wears the pants in the family. She has a very sharp edge, but it comes off as forceful and assertive rather than just plain **** Doug (Kevin James) is like a big kid trapped in an even bigger body (they make numerous fat jokes at his expense). And Arthur (Jerry Stiller) is Carrie's father but he is broke, so lives in the basement. He, too, acts like a big kid and delivers some of his trademark tantrums. How the three interact with each other is authentic while entertaining. Even with all the show's humor, they still try to have underlying themes or lessons - at least in some of the episodes. The show usually tries to involve real-life type situations, but without being too preachy or serious.… Full Review »
  3. drlowdon
    Oct 11, 2020
    8
    King of Queens is a sitcom focusing on Doug (James) and Carrie Heffernan (Remini), a working-class couple living in Queens, New York, alongKing of Queens is a sitcom focusing on Doug (James) and Carrie Heffernan (Remini), a working-class couple living in Queens, New York, along with Carrie's father, Arthur Spooner (Stiller).

    The set-up was hardly an original one, even back in 1998, but the writing and comic timing of the leads always made this show a fun watch. It may not be as well remembered as some other 90’s sitcoms but its still well worth checking out.    … Full Review »
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